JP6226915B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine.

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

  In order for a winning combination including a bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when a start lever is operated). The setting of the winning flag (in particular, bonus winning flag) of each combination performed in the internal process has a great influence on the profit and loss of the player, and is the most interesting for the player. Thus, in many slot machines, information for definite notification that the bonus winning flag is set is notified to the player by lighting the effect or bonus notification lamp.

  However, the gaming nature inherent in the slot machine is achieved by derivation of symbols to the variable display device. Information regarding whether or not the bonus winning flag is set is also notified by a symbol derived to a variable display device such as a reach eye or a chance eye. Therefore, in order not to impair the original game performance realized by the symbols derived to the variable display device, it is common to delay the lighting of the effect and the bonus notification lamp from the timing of winning the bonus.

  For example, if the gaming state is controlled to RT for 77 games after the gaming state of the big bonus ends, and if the bonus is won while being controlled by this RT, the gaming state is 11 from the end of the big bonus. There is a slot machine in which a bonus notification is made after waiting for a game, 33 games, 55 games, or 77 games. In this slot machine, the player's expectation for winning the bonus is increased in the number of games of 11 games, 33 games, 55 games, 77 games, and the interest of the game is improved (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2008-173336 A (paragraphs 0090, 0153, etc.)

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, the player simply expects to win a bonus when 11 games, 33 games, 55 games, and 77 games are consumed. In addition, if there are only two ways of winning / not winning the bonus, the difference between the two becomes too large, and the notification method must be simple. For this reason, the improvement of the interest of the game was also limited.

An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can expect a special decision to control to a special state in a game in which the number of digested games from the start game is the number of divided games. .

To achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In the slot machine (slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Prior determination means (CPU 111: internal lottery (FIG. 7)) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
The pre derivation operation means operated by a player in order to determine the result and derives the display result on the variable display portions of the determining means (stop button 12L, 12C, 12R) in response to an operation of said variable display device Derivation control means for deriving the display result (CPU 111: reel 3L, 3C, 3R stop control);
After a special decision to control to a special state advantageous to the player is made, special state control means for controlling to the special state (CPU 111: advantageous RT is terminated by winning the bonus),

Special notification execution means (CPU 121) for executing a special notification (bonus notification) indicating that the special decision has been made;
Counting means for counting the number of digested games from the start game in which a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Specific control (ART, RT (modified example)) that can be controlled to a specific state that is advantageous to a player different from the special state up to a divided game where the number of digest games is the number of divided games (50 games) State control means (CPU 121, CPU 111 (modification)),
The specific state is a state in which at least a specific procedure, which is an operation procedure of the derivation operation unit corresponding to the specific display result, is notified when derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the predetermining unit,
The specific state control means performs control to end the specific state when the special determination is made while controlling to the specific state,
The special notification executing means includes
Wherein when said special decision is in the digestive game number is greater specific period than smaller predetermined number games than the number of delimiting game, the execution timing of the special notification executes the special notification is delayed until the delimiter game (If a bonus is won after the 41st game of AT, a bonus announcement will be made at the end of the roaring effect (FIGS. 10 and 11)),
When the special decision is made in a special period in which the number of digest games is equal to or less than the predetermined number of games, the special notification is executed without delaying the execution timing of the special notification until the break game ,
In the case of executing the special notification by delaying the execution timing of the special notification to the delimiter game, the specific display result can be derived by the predetermining means even in a period in which the execution timing of the special notification is delayed. The specific procedure is notified when permitted .

In the above slot machine ,
The specific state control means, said specific state (ART, RT (Modification)) 50 as a continuation game number, by the digestion game number first number of games to be the number of delimiting game (one AT number of rights of ART that ends in game, first RT that continues 50 games (modified example), and second game number that is larger than the first game number (ART that ends in 100 games due to the number of two AT rights, 100 games continue) It is good also as what controls to the said specific state over one game number of the number of types of games including 2nd RT (modification) .
Here, the slot machine is
The (50 game in the AT based on 1 AT rights, 50 game in the first 1RT or the 2RT (Modification)) digested game number the delimiter game to be the Zone switching game number the specific state is continued even after the perform a specific effect (tilt effect), the in the gastrointestinal game number is a period of a predetermined game after that is the office number constant Games compartment switching game specific effect period is prior periods (2 games) that indicates the possibility of A specific effect executing means (CPU 121) for providing the information.
The number of games in the specific period is preferably smaller than the number of games in the special period.

In this case, after the special decision to control the special state is made, the special state is controlled. Here, when a special decision is made, a special notification is executed.
Although the special state may be controlled in different specific conditions and, as a continuation number of games in this particular state, a first specific state, the second game number larger than this is the first number of game There are multiple types of games including And a specific effect is performed in the specific effect period until the division | segmentation game (the possibility that a specific state may be complete | finished may continue) that a digest game number becomes the 1st game number.
In this way, in the specific state, the specific state is continued until the game after the end of the division game by executing the specific production in the specific production period that is the period before the division game (that is, the second game number). It can be expected from the player. Furthermore, when a special decision is made during a specific period, the execution timing of the special notification is delayed until the break game. For this reason, in the delimited game, not only the specific state is expected to be continued by the specific effect, but also the player is expected to perform a special notification (that is, confirmation that a special decision has been made). It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.
Further, the execution timing of the special notification is delayed until the delimiter game only when a special decision is made in a specific period. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the number of games from being excessively increased after the special determination is made until the special notification is executed.

Incidentally, specific effect period in which the specific effect execution means becomes possible to perform the specific effect may be a period of several games as the period of only one game.
In addition, the number of games in the specific period is preferably a number of games that is not very close to the number of first games, and is preferably determined within a range that is not more than half of the number of first games, for example.
Further, the control to the specific state may be based on the determination by the prior determination unit. That is, by determining that the derivation of the display result of the predetermined type among the plurality of types of display results is permitted (and on the condition that the display result of the predetermined type is derived), A determination regarding control may be made. But the control to the said specific state is good also as what is performed irrespective of the determination of the said prior determination means.

In the above slot machine,
The pre-determining means determines whether to permit derivation of a special display result accompanied by the transition to the special state;
The special state control means can control the special state until a predetermined special end condition is satisfied after the special display result is derived.

The slot machine is
Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player over a predetermined normal state;
Normal state control means for controlling to the normal state when an end display result that can be derived by the derivation control means is derived on the condition that the determination result of the prior determination means has become a specific result in the advantageous state When,
A notification period control means for controlling the notification condition at a predetermined opportunity in the progress of the game, and controlling the notification period to notify the predetermined information according to the notification condition;
On the condition that the notification period is controlled among the periods controlled to the advantageous state, when the determination result of the pre-decision means becomes the specific result, information on the specific result corresponding to the specific result is displayed. An informing means for informing may be provided. In this case,
The derivation control unit is configured to display the end display result when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the specific result and the derivation operation unit is operated in an end procedure corresponding to the specific result. When the derivation operation means is operated with an avoidance procedure different from the end procedure corresponding to the specific result, control for deriving a display result different from the end display result is performed.
In the period controlled to the advantageous state, the notification period control means sets the notification condition so as to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state except for the notification period. It can be.

In the slot machine, when the specific state control means and the specific effect execution means,
The predetermining means determines that the specific state (ART) allows the derivation of a replay display result (replay) that can be used for the next game without using the game value for setting the bet amount. It is also possible to include a replay high probability state (advantageous RT) that increases the probability of being played. here,
The specific state control means ends the replay high probability state when the predetermination means determines that the derivation of the special display result accompanying the transition to the special state is allowed, and the replay game The second replay controlled to the second replay high probability state (internal RT) that increases the probability that the predetermination means determines that the replay display result different from the high probability state is allowed. High probability state control means may be included.

  In this case, the re-game display is such that it is difficult to uniquely identify the re-play high probability state and the second re-play high probability state which are controlled by the number of games until the division game. The probability that it is determined that the derivation of the result is permitted may be determined, and it is not necessary that the determination probabilities that the derivation of the replay display result of each other is permitted are the same.

In the slot machine, when the specific state control means and the specific effect execution means,
The specific state is controlled when the first specific display result (first RT symbol, big bonus (1)) is derived as the display result, and the first specific state continues for the number of first games, A second specific state that is controlled when a second specific display result (second RT symbol, big bonus (2)) different from the first specific display result is derived, and continues for the number of second games,
The specific state control means controls either the first specific state or the second specific state;
The control that can be executed in a period from the time when the first specific display result is derived to the time before the break game is reached is the time after the second specific display result is derived and before the break game. The control can be performed in common with the control that can be executed in the period up to (when the first RT symbol is derived and when the second RT symbol is derived, the effect to be performed and the number of medals to be paid out are the same ( (Modified example) When the big bonus (1) is won and when the big bonus (2) is won, the effect to be executed and the gameability of the controlled big bonus are the same (modified example).

  Here, the number of continuing games is different between the first specific state controlled when the first specific display result is derived and the second specific state derived when the second specific display result is derived. The control that can be executed in a period after the first specific display result is derived and before the break game is executed is performed in the period from the second specific display result is derived and before the break game. There is no difference from possible control. That is, the player misses which of the first specific display result and the second specific display result is derived (for example, the type of the specific display result is distinguished by the combination of identification information, the shape of the pay line, etc.). It is possible to make it difficult to understand the number of games in which a specific state continues on the premise that a difficult game can be configured.

  The specific state may be a state controlled after the special state is finished. In this case, the first specific display result and the second specific display result can both be the special display result (however, the types are different from each other). Further, the special state controlled by deriving the special display result that is the first specific display result and the special state controlled by deriving the special display result that is the second specific display result are the same state (after that Only the specific state to be controlled is different).

  In addition, an effect that can be executed in a period from the time when the first specific display result is derived to the time when it becomes a delimiter game is the time period after the second specific display result is derived and before it becomes a delimiter game. Control that can be executed in a period from the time when the first specific display result is derived to the time before the start of the delimiter game is divided from after the second specific display result is derived. The control can be common to the control that can be executed before the game. Furthermore, the first specific display result is derived by not performing any specific effects both when the first specific display result is derived and when the second specific display result is derived. The control that can be executed in the period after the game starts before the break game is shared with the control that can be executed in the period after the second specific display result is derived and before the break game It can be.

When the slot machine includes the specific state control means and the specific effect execution means,
Advantageous state control means (CPU 111) for controlling to an advantageous state (advantageous RT) that is advantageous for a player different from the special state when a predetermined advantageous condition (derivation of special outcome) is established;
When a predetermined disadvantage display result (falling replay) different from the special display result is derived as the display result in a predetermined state including the advantageous state, control is performed to an unfavorable state (normal game state) unfavorable for the player. And a disadvantageous state control means (CPU 111). here,
The derivation control means derives the disadvantage display result on the condition that a predetermined disadvantage determination (normal replay + falling replay, normal replay + falling replay + BAR replay) is performed by the prior determination means (FIG. 8). ),
In the specific state, when the disadvantage determination is performed, information that can identify an operation procedure of the derivation operation means for avoiding derivation of the disadvantage display result based on the disadvantage determination is an avoidance procedure notification means (CPU 121). It can be in a state of informing the user.

  Here, it is assumed that the control to the specific state is only internal, and is not clearly shown to the player, so that it is difficult for the player to understand the number of games in which the specific state continues.

  It should be noted that the specific state control means can carry over a plurality of determinations regarding the number of continuing games in a specific state (specific determination). Here, the specific state control means may control the specific state continuously for the number of games corresponding to the number of specific decisions carried over. In this case, the number of continuing games in a specific state that is continuously controlled based on N (N is a natural number) specific rights is the first game number, and the specific state that is continuously controlled based on N + 1 specific rights The number of continued games can be the second game number.

In this case, the slot machine is
After the special state is finished, it further comprises an initial state control means (CPU 111) for controlling to an initial state (preparation mode) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the special state but can satisfy the predetermined advantageous condition,
The predetermined state may further include the initial state. here,
The initial state, that it is controlled before Symbol specific state condition, the derivation operation means for avoiding the derivation of adverse display results based on said non interest determined when the unfavorable determination is made The avoidance procedure notification means (CPU 121) may be informed of information that can specify the operation procedure (in preparation mode when one or more AT rights are granted, the winning of the fall replay is notified. )

  In this case, when the specified right is granted when the initial state is controlled and the advantageous state is controlled, the avoidance procedure informing means is notified of information that can specify the operation procedure, and the disadvantageous state This makes it possible to avoid the control of the player, so that the benefits generated by the player depending on the presence or absence of a specific right can be added.

In this case, in the slot machine,
The derivation controlling means, when instruction to permit the derivation of certain types of small prize display results of a plurality kinds of winning display result (9択役(1) - (9)) have been determined, the derived The small combination display result of the predetermined type on condition that the operation means is operated in a predetermined operation procedure (operation timing of the stop buttons 12L and 12R determined according to the types of the nine alternative combinations (1) to (9)). Is derived,
The slot machine can specify an operation procedure of the derivation operation means for deriving the predetermined type of small role display result when it is determined that the predetermined type of small role display result is allowed to be derived. Derivation procedure notifying means (CPU 121) for notifying information may be further provided. In this case,
The notification of the information that can specify the operation procedure by the avoidance procedure notification means is performed on the condition that a specific right is given, and the notification of the information that can specify the operation procedure by the derivation procedure notification means is It may be performed regardless of whether or not a specific right has been granted (the winning notification of 9 alternative roles (1) to (9) is the presence or absence of the AT right as long as the gaming state is advantageous RT) Regardless of the execution).

  In this case, since the notification of the information that can specify the operation procedure by the derivation procedure notification means is performed regardless of whether or not the specific right is granted, the derivation of a predetermined type of small role display result may be permitted. When determined, it will ensure that the player can secure profits. On the other hand, since the notification of the information that can specify the operation procedure by the avoidance procedure notification means is performed on the condition that the specific right is granted, it is possible to add a sharpness to the profit generated by the player depending on the presence or absence of the specific right. .

In the slot machine, when the specific state control means and the specific effect execution means,
The specific effect period may be a period of a plurality of games up to the break game. In this case,
The slot machine is
A continuous effect execution unit that includes the specific effect execution unit and the special notification execution unit, executes a continuous effect that continues in a specific effect period of the plurality of games (two games), and notifies an effect result of the continuous effect; It may be provided. In this case,
The continuous effect executing means executes the specific effect by the specific effect executing means in a portion before the notification of the effect result of the continuous effects, and in the notification of the effect result of the continuous effect, After that, the continuous notification indicating that the specific state continues or the special notification by the special notification execution means can be executed (FIG. 11).

  In this case, not only can it be expected that the game is specially determined in the division game, but the continuation of the specific state and the special determination are made by the specific production executed in the specific production period of the plurality of games up to the division game. Can be expected from the player, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

In this case,
The continuous production execution means executes the special notification by the special notification execution unit after executing the notification that the specific state does not continue after the separation game in the notification of the production result of the continuous production. (FIG. 11).

  In this case, the player who was disappointed that the specific state does not continue is given a sense of expectation that a special decision has been made, so the expectation given to the player can be felt even greater. In addition, the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. (A) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal IN signal, and (b) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal OUT signal. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, and (b) is a figure which shows a special outcome. FIG. 21 is a game state transition diagram in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the judgment value number used as the winning of each combination according to gaming state. It is a figure which shows the reel control when winning a fall replay. It is a figure which shows the example of an AT lottery table. In the slot machine concerning an embodiment of the invention, it is a timing chart which shows an example of progress of a game when it is controlled by AT at advantageous RT. It is a screen figure which shows the execution example of AT continuation production effect. It is a figure which shows the other example of the determination value number used as the winning of each combination according to gaming state. It is a figure which shows the other example of an AT lottery table.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. Inside the variable display device 2, a reel unit 3 including three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is provided.

  The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated / stopped by driving reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 2) each formed of a stepping motor. Details of the stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR will be described later. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages on the variable display device 2 when the driving of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. In addition, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, 21 types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. The arrangement of symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described later.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 2) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (FIG. 2) for irradiating light from the back surface. 2). The variable display device 2 has two horizontal winning lines at the upper and lower stages, two diagonal winning lines at the upper right and the lower at the right, and a valley-type prize that is “upper-middle-upper”. A total of six winning lines are set, including a line and a Yamagata winning line “lower-middle-lower”.

  Various display units are provided around the variable display device 2. Below the variable display device 2, a payout amount display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, and a payout display unit 23 are provided. The number-of-payout display unit 21 includes a number-of-payout display 51 (see FIG. 2) using a 7-segment display, and displays the total number of medals paid out in a big bonus described later. Furthermore, the payout amount display unit 21 is also used to display a code (error code) corresponding to the type of error that has occurred when an error has occurred.

  The credit display unit 22 includes a credit display 52 (see FIG. 2) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 2), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, a two-bet display unit 25, and a three-bet display unit 27 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting display sections 24, 25, 27 are set at the present time when the 1, 2, 3-sheet betting lamps 54, 55, 57 (see FIG. 2) are lit. Shows the player how many bets have been placed.

  On the right side of the variable display device 2, an insertion instruction display unit 29, a start display unit 30, a weight display unit 31, a replay display unit 32, and a game over display unit 33 are provided. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 2). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The weight display unit 31 indicates that a weight to be described later is applied when the weight lamp 61 (see FIG. 2) is turned on. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning to be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 2) is in a lighting state. The game over display unit 33 indicates that the slot machine 1 has been stopped by turning on the game over lamp 63 (see FIG. 2).

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays images for various effects according to the gaming state, the setting state of the winning flag, the type of symbol derived to the variable display device 2, or the player's selection. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game such as a game history.

  A medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, and a checkout button 16 are provided on a horizontal surface of a trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 2) that are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is for a player to insert a medal from here, and when insertion of a medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 44 (see FIG. 2) when the insertion instruction display unit 29 is lit, A bet number is set or credits are stored as data. The single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 are buttons operated by the player when setting the number of bets (1, 3 respectively) from the credits accumulated as data. When detected by the sheet BET switch 45 (see FIG. 2) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 2), the number of bets from the credit is set.

  The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing the payout of medals that have already been set as bets or medals corresponding to accumulated credits. When the operation of the checkout button 16 is detected by the checkout switch 47 (see FIG. 2), if a bet number is set, first, medals corresponding to the set bet number are paid out and the bet number is set. If not (including the case where medals corresponding to the number of bets are paid out by operating the settlement button 16), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out.

  A start lever 11 and stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are provided on the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 2), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 2) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 2). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds.

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. That is, the stop symbols selected by the stop control table described later are the symbols displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five frames. It is a design.

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notification section 36 notifies the player that the bonus notification lamp 66 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, so that various bonuses described later can be won. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 2) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 2) installed therein.

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. The speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R output predetermined sound effects when the start lever 11 and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated or when winning a prize. Further, when an error occurs, when a front door is released, when a set value is changed, and when a bet number and credit are settled, an alarm sound is output, and various effect sounds are output according to the gaming state.

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> M (see FIG. 2) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display sections 5A to 5M are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5M perform effects by light in various patterns according to the progress of the game. Note that the light emission colors of the game effect display units 5A to 5M may be either single colors or multiple colors.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, an effect relay board 106, and The operation unit relay board 107 is roughly divided.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 2, only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and the switches 91 to 94 are connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other units. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 for changing a setting value (setting 1 to setting 6) of a virtual medal payout rate calculated based on the probability. The switch 91 is also connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF. A signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

  The game control board 101 is a control board on the main side that controls the overall flow of the game in the slot machine 1, and includes a control unit 110 including a CPU 111, a RAM 112, a ROM 113, and an I / O port 114. It is installed. Further, a random number generation circuit 115, a sampling circuit 116, a power supply monitoring circuit 117, a reset circuit 118, and other circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 111 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 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. The processing word of the CPU 111 is 1 byte, and the addresses of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 are assigned in units of 1 byte.

  The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The RAM 112 is backed up by a battery and retains stored contents even when the slot machine 1 is turned off. The RAM 112 is provided with an area for a counter that counts the number of steps of the stepping motors that respectively constitute the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR. Data relating to the number of credits is stored in the RAM 112. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

  The random number generation circuit 115 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value every time a pulse is generated, and the sampling circuit 116 acquires a numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 115. The random number generation circuit 115 is provided for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The CPU 111 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 116 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 115 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function).

  The power monitoring circuit 117 monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 100, and outputs a voltage drop signal to the control unit 110 when detecting a voltage drop. Although not particularly shown, the control unit 110 includes an interrupt input terminal connected to the power supply monitoring circuit 117, and an external interrupt is generated in the CPU 111 when a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal. The CPU 111 executes a power interruption interrupt process.

  The reset circuit 118 outputs a reset signal when the voltage rises to a level at which the control unit 110 can be activated when the power is turned on to start the control unit 110, and generates a signal periodically output from the control unit 110. When the count is incremented without being cleared based on the reset counter, that is, when the control unit 110 does not operate for a certain time, a reset signal is output to the control unit 110 and the control unit 110 is restarted. .

  The CPU 111 also has a function of updating the numerical value of the specific address in the RAM 112 by timer interrupt processing and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). The CPU 111 transmits various commands to be described later to the effect control board 102 via the I / O port 114. Note that information (commands) is sent from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 only in one direction, and no information (commands) is sent from the effect control board 102 to the game control board 101.

  The command transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 is composed of 2 bytes, the upper 1 byte is control information indicating the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information indicating the contents of the control state. When transmitting a command from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102, the CPU 111 sets a command to be transmitted in a command transmission buffer provided in the RAM 112 in the order of upper byte and lower byte.

  Since the CPU 111 needs to transmit a plurality of commands to the effect control board 102 at the same time in some cases, the command transmission buffer of the RAM 112 has a capacity sufficient to set a predetermined number of commands. For example, when two commands are transmitted at the same time, the upper byte and lower byte of the first command, the upper byte and lower byte of the second command, etc. are set in the command transmission buffer of the RAM 112. The upper byte and lower byte of each command set in the command transmission buffer are sent from the I / O port 114 to the effect control board 102 in byte units.

  The game control board 101 is provided with a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, a start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, a checkout switch 47, a first reset switch 48, and a throw-in medal through the operation unit relay board 107. A sensor 44 is connected, and detection signals from these switches / sensors are input. In addition, detection signals of the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR are input via the reel relay substrate 103. In accordance with the detection signals of these switches / sensors input via the I / O port 114 or the detection signals of various switches input via the power supply board 100 as described above, the CPU 111 on the game control board 101 Processing is in progress.

  The game control board 101 is also provided with a flow path switching solenoid 49, a payout number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, an insertion instruction lamp 59, and a single betting lamp 54 via the operation unit relay board 107. 2 bet lamp 55, 3 bet lamp 57, game over lamp 63, start lamp 60, replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, operation valid lamps 63L, 63C and 63R are connected, and CPU 111 These operations are controlled according to the progress of the game.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 refers to a stop control table selected according to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by internal lottery, which will be described later, and controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR via the reel relay board 103 to thereby control the reels 3L, 3C. 3R is stopped. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

  The effect relay board 106 is a board provided to ensure one-way information transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The effect relay board 106 does not check the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 by checking this state, and an illegal signal (especially an external input to the effect control board 102 is input to the control unit 110 of the game control board 101). It is possible to check whether or not a modification has been made such that a signal is input).

  The effect control board 102 is a sub-side control board that controls the execution of effects in the slot machine 1, and is equipped with a control unit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124. Yes. In addition, the random number generation circuit 125 and the sampling circuit 126 are mounted, and the CPU 121 obtains the value counted by the random number generation circuit 125 by the sampling circuit 126, so that the hardware random number function similar to that of the game control board 101 is obtained. Is forming. It also has a software random number function by interrupt processing.

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The RAM 122 is also battery-backed up, and retains the stored contents even when the slot machine 1 is turned off. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The execution of the effect by the CPU 121 is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. When a command transmitted from the game control board 101 arrives at the I / O port 124, a command reception interrupt is generated for the CPU 121, and the received command is sequentially placed in the command reception buffer of the RAM 122 by this command reception interrupt processing. To go. The CPU 121 retrieves the command stored in the command reception buffer in units of 2 bytes, and performs processing by determining the command type in the upper byte and the content indicated by the command in the lower byte.

  When a plurality of commands are transmitted from the game control board 101 at the same time, the CPU 121 cannot naturally process the plurality of commands at the same time. For this reason, the command reception buffer of the RAM 122 has a capacity enough to store a plurality of commands, and the CPU 121 has received another command when processing based on one command extracted from the command reception buffer is completed. If it is in the buffer, the processing based on the next command is performed. Note that the capacity of the command reception buffer in the RAM 122 is larger than the capacity of the command transmission buffer in the RAM 112.

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, a weight lamp 61, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts.

  The reel relay board 103 relays between the game control board 101, the external output board 105 and the reel unit 3. The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3. The reel relay substrate 103 is also connected with a full sensor 90, and its detection signal is input. The full tank sensor 90 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and detects that the medals in the overflow tank storing the medals overflowed from the hopper 80 are full.

  When a full tank is detected by the full tank sensor 90, a full tank error occurs. Note that whether or not a full tank is detected by the full sensor 90 can be checked once per game, for example, at a timing when the number of bets is fixed. However, when the player has won a replay in the previous game, it is not checked whether the full sensor is detected by the full sensor 90.

  The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer via an information providing terminal board, and various bonus medium signals and medals IN input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. The signal, medal OUT signal, and security signal are output to the external device. The security signal includes a door opening signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, another error signal, and a checkout signal.

  The external output board 105 does not output a medal IN signal every time a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 or each time the single BET button 14 or the MAXBET button 15 is operated, but when the start lever 11 is operated. The medal IN signal is output collectively. FIG. 3A is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal IN signal. As shown in the figure, the CPU 111 collectively outputs medals IN signals for the set number of bets when the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, that is, when the number of bets in the game is determined. Specifically, the bet number is incremented by one each time a medal insertion is detected in a state where the medal insertion is permitted.

  Thereafter, when the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, that is, when the bet number used for the game is determined, the medal IN signals for the set bet number are collectively output. FIG. 3A shows a case where three medals are inserted, and shows how the medal IN signal is continuously output three times when the start lever 11 is operated. Also, even when all or part of the bet number is set using credits, the medal IN signals for the set bet number are collectively output when the operation of the start lever 11 is detected. ing.

  On the other hand, the medal OUT signal is outputted every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 80 due to a small role winning accompanied by paying out a medal. Even when a medal is added instead of paying out a medal from the hopper 80, a medal OUT signal is output every time one credit is added. FIG. 3B is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal OUT signal in the case where medals are paid out from the hopper 80 as an example.

  As shown in the drawing, the medal OUT signal outputs a 1-pulse medal OUT signal each time the payout sensor 81 detects the payout of each medal. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 3B, it is determined that a predetermined payout-medal-free time has elapsed since the last medal payout is detected during the medal payout, or the medal is continued. When it is determined that the detection time is a predetermined medal clogging and the payout operation is stopped due to a payout error state, only the medal OUT signals for the number of payouts are output until the payout operation is stopped. The

  When the payout error is canceled and the remaining payout is resumed, the medal OUT signal accompanying the payout of the remaining medals is output every time the payout sensor 81 detects the payout of the remaining medals one by one. Then, when the payout of the last medal is detected and the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, the control of one game is finished, and at this point, the insertion of the medal is permitted.

  Next, stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR will be described. The stepping motor that constitutes each of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is, for example, a hybrid type stepping motor, and includes a stator and a rotor facing the stator. The rotor has a large number of gear-like projections, and permanent magnets magnetized in the same direction as the rotation shaft are incorporated therein.

  The stepping motor receives a pulse signal (excitation pulse) from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101, an excitation current sequentially flows through each of the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 of the stator, and these excitation phases φ1 to φ4 are excited in a predetermined order. Thus, the rotor is rotationally driven, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by the rotation of the rotation shaft. As a control method for rotationally driving the stepping motor, for example, a 1-2 phase excitation method is applied. In the 1-2 phase excitation method, the excitation phases for inputting a pulse signal among the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 are (φ1, φ2), (φ1), (φ4, φ1), (φ4), (φ3, φ4), (Φ3), (φ2, φ3), (φ2), (φ1, φ2)... Are sequentially switched, and the excitation phase for inputting the pulse signal is alternately switched to one phase or two phases. Yes.

  Thus, each time a pulse signal for applying an excitation current to the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 is input, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor rotates one step at a time. The rotation step of the stepping motor is counted by a counter provided in the RAM 112 for each of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR. Then, it is understood how to switch the excitation phase of the pulse signal input according to the counted stepping motor rotation step.

  Further, when the reference position is detected by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR as the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate, the counter value is cleared. Therefore, the rotation angles of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR, that is, the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be understood by referring to the counter value (number of steps) counted by the rotation step.

  When stopping the rotation of the stepping motor, the rotor is suddenly braked by two-phase excitation control, which will be described in detail later, in accordance with the target stop position, and then the rotor is stopped by three-phase excitation control, which will be described later. This stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are integrally coupled to the rotors of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR.

  Next, changing the set value will be described. When the slot machine 1 is activated with the setting key switch 92 turned ON, the mode shifts to the setting change mode. Here, the number of steps of the stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR in the storage area of the RAM 112 is counted. Initialize all storage areas except the counter and the used stack area. In the setting change mode, when a new setting value is set by the setting switch 91 and the setting key switch 92 is turned off after the new setting value is confirmed by operating the start lever 11, a process for executing the game is performed. Can be started.

  On the other hand, when the slot machine 1 is started with the setting key switch 92 turned OFF, it is diagnosed whether the data in the RAM 112 is corrupted. If the data in the RAM 112 is not corrupted, that is, the power of the previous slot machine 1 is turned on. If the data at the time of turning off remains normal, the data stored in the RAM 112 is left as it is, and the process for executing the game from the state when the power of the slot machine 1 was turned off last time Can be started. The process for executing the game is repeatedly performed for each game.

  Next, the symbol arrangement in the reels 3L, 3C, 3R constituting the variable display device 2 will be described. As shown in the drawing, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, “red 7” (7 shown in black in the drawing) and “white 7” (shown in white in the drawing) are shown. 7) 21 types each of multiple types of identifiable symbols such as “BAR”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “JAC”, “★”, “☆”, “△”, “▽” They are drawn in a predetermined order.

  For the convenience of the drawings, these symbols are shown vertically arranged for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, but are actually drawn on the outer periphery of the cylindrical reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Therefore, the symbol arrangement is circulated, and the symbol No. 20 and the symbol No. 0 are adjacent to each other. Further, for example, a symbol in a position where four frames are drawn from a symbol of No. 20 is a symbol of No. 3.

  As shown in the drawing, “JAC” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less with respect to any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. For the left reel 3L, three “bells” and “cherries” are arranged at intervals of 7 frames. Regarding the inner reel 3 </ b> C, “☆” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less. For the left and right reels 3L and 3R, only one “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” are arranged, and the arrangement interval between them is 7 frames.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The game state controlled by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 includes, in addition to the normal game state, a big bonus as a special game state, a regular bonus, and a replay win probability (any type of replay described later) than the normal game state. There are advantageous RTs and RTs as internal RTs that increase the probability of winning) and a preparation mode that is controlled for a certain period after the bonus ends.

  Except when a regular bonus is offered during a big bonus, multiple types of gaming states are not controlled at the same time, and once a new gaming state is started, the previously controlled gaming state is terminated. Become. In addition, as a gaming state controlled by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102, there is an AT (to be combined with an advantageous RT to become an ART (Assist Replay Time)) described later. The game state transition will be described in detail later.

  In addition, the types of winning combinations are roughly divided into special roles (big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus) accompanied by transition to a special gaming state, and small roles accompanied by paying out medals. (Bell, Cherry, Nine choice combinations (1) to (9)) and a re-playing combination (replay, fall replay, BAR replay) that allows the next game to be started without setting the number of bets . FIG. 5A is a view for explaining the combination of the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 and the symbols in the variable display device 2.

  The big bonus (1) is won when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is arranged on any winning line in a gaming state other than the big bonus or the regular bonus. The big bonus (2) is won when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on any winning line in a gaming state other than the big bonus or the regular bonus. When winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the gaming state shifts to the big bonus.

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-red 7” is arranged in any winning line in a gaming state other than the big bonus or the regular bonus. When a regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus. In the regular bonus, the winning probability of a small role (especially bell) is higher than in other gaming states.

  The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. In the big bonus, the regular bonus is repeatedly provided until the number of medals paid out exceeds 270 (whether the bonus is controlled by the regular bonus at the start of each game in the big bonus (before the internal lottery)) Check and control to regular bonus if not controlled to regular bonus).

  Even if the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or regular bonus is won in the internal lottery to be described later, “red 7” and “white 7” are not necessarily 7 frames for the reels 3L and 3R and about the reel 3C. Since they are not arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, depending on the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, there is a case where these winning combinations are not won. However, the Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), or Regular Bonus wins are carried over until winning.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is arranged on any winning line. The tumble replay is awarded when a combination of “Bell-JAC-JAC” is arranged on any winning line. The BAR replay is awarded when a combination of “BAR-JAC-JAC” is arranged on any winning line. However, although the BAR replay is defined as a winning combination, it is not actually won due to the winning in the internal lottery and the restrictions on the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The normal replay, the fall replay, and the BAR replay may be collectively referred to simply as “replay”.

  When a replay is won, no medal is paid out, but the next game can be started again without setting the number of bets. As will be described in detail later, the normal replay can be won alone in the internal lottery, but the fall replay and the BAR replay cannot be won alone in the internal lottery. The stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when the fall replay and / or BAR replay is won in addition to the normal replay will be described later. Since “JAC” for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, the player always wins when the normal replay is won in the internal lottery.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “cherry” is derived on any winning line for the left reel 3L in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out per winning line. When “cherry” is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L, winning is always made in three lines, so that a total of three medals are paid out. Since “cherry” is arranged at an interval of 7 frames on the left reel 3L, if a cherry is won in the internal lottery, it will always win. The winning of Cherry, a small role, will not be carried over without winning a prize.

  The bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state, and ten medals are paid out. “Bell” is arranged at intervals of 7 frames for the left and right reels 3L and 3R, and at intervals of 5 frames or less for the inner reel 3C. Therefore, if the bell is won in the internal lottery, it will always win. The prize for Bell, a small role, will not be carried over without winning.

  The 9-choice (1) wins when a combination of “red 7- ☆ -red 7” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. The 9-choice (2) wins when a combination of “white 7- ☆ -red 7” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. The 9-choice (3) wins when a combination of “BAR- ☆ -Red 7” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state.

  The 9 winning combination (4) is awarded when a combination of “red 7- ☆ -white 7” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. The 9-choice (5) wins when a combination of “white 7- ☆ -white 7” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. The 9-choice (6) wins when a combination of “BAR- ☆ -White 7” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state.

  The 9-choice (7) wins when a combination of “Red 7- ☆ -BAR” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. The 9-choice (8) wins when a combination of “white 7- ☆ -BAR” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. The nine winning combinations (9) are awarded when the combination of “BAR- ☆ -BAR” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. When winning one of the nine winning combinations (1) to (9), nine medals are paid out.

  For the inner reel 3C, “☆” is arranged within 5 frames, but for the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R, “red 7”, “white 7”, “BAR” are 7 frames each other. One by one is arranged at intervals. As will be described in detail later, if the set value and the gaming state are the same, the winning probabilities of the nine choice combinations (1) to (9) are the same.

  Accordingly, the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R (particularly the operation timings of the left and right reels 3L and 3R) for winning the winning one of the nine selection roles (1) to (9) is determined. Assuming that the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated as specified, the winning one of the nine choice combinations (1) to (9) can be surely won. On the other hand, even in such a case, if the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for the player to win is not specified, (1/3) × 1 × (1/3) = 1/9 You can only win in percentages.

  When the game state is controlled to the preparation mode, if the winning combination is missed because the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is not appropriate when the winning 9 winning combinations (1) to (9) are won , Special outcomes that cannot be derived under other conditions (out of wins in terms of winning) are derived. FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a special outcome. As shown in the figure, there are special patterns such as “★-☆ -Red 7 / White 7 / BAR”, “Red 7 / White 7 / BAR- ☆-☆”, and “★-☆-☆”. (Red 7 / White 7 / BAR means any of “Red 7”, “White 7” or “BAR”).

  For example, in any gaming state, when winning 9 winning combinations (1) consisting of “Red 7- ☆ -Red 7” symbol combinations, symbols 13 to 19 are placed in the lower stage of the left reel 3L. If the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the position of the right reel 3R is operated, and the stop button 12R is operated at the timing when the 11th to 17th symbols are positioned in the lower stage of the right reel 3R, it is possible to win the 9 alternatives (1) (The operation timing of the stop button 12C is arbitrary, and “☆” is always stopped at the middle stage of the inner reel 3C).

  When the stop button 12L and / or the stop button 12R is operated at a timing different from this at the time of winning of the nine-choice (1), when the gaming state is controlled to the preparation mode, according to the operation timing Any kind of special event will be derived (other than the special event will not be derived). On the other hand, when the gaming state is not controlled to the preparation mode, the outcome of the loss other than the special outcome is derived.

  Even when winning 9 winning combinations (2) to (9), the winning one of the 9 winning roles (2) to (9) will be awarded according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L and 12R. If the game state is controlled to the preparation mode when it is not possible, any kind of special outcome is derived. When the gaming state is not controlled in the preparation mode, the outcome of the loss other than the special outcome is derived.

  Next, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the transition of the game state controlled by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 will be described. FIG. 6 is a transition diagram of game states controlled by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. As shown in the drawing, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the bonus (big bonus or regular bonus) ends, the gaming state is controlled to the preparation mode.

  When the special outcome is derived in the preparation mode, the gaming state is controlled to the advantageous RT. When winning the fall replay in the preparation mode or advantageous RT, the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state. When a bonus (Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2) or Regular Bonus) is won in the preparation mode, advantageous RT or normal gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to the inside RT. Note that, although the fall replay may be won in the internal RT, the gaming state is not controlled from the internal RT to the normal gaming state. In addition, in the normal gaming state, a fall replay may be won, but in this case, the normal gaming state only continues.

  When you win a bonus (Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2) or Regular Bonus that is selected) in the internal RT, you will get a bonus (Big Bonus or Regular Bonus depending on the type of the winning combination) The gaming state is controlled. When the above-described termination conditions (the payout of over 270 for the big bonus, the winning of 8 games or the consumption of 12 games for the regular bonus) are completed, the preparation mode is controlled.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery is to determine whether or not the winning of each of the above combinations is permitted before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). . In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 115. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, the number of bets set by the player, and each combination determined according to the set value set by the setting switch 91 This is performed according to the number of judgment values. Winning in the internal lottery is exclusive.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values registered for each game state and set value for each combination is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery. It is judged that it was won. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is registered in the ROM 113 in the winning combination table by gaming state. Of the winning flags set according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning flag for the special role is carried over from the next game until winning. In addition, the winning flags of various small roles and replaying roles are erased only for the game regardless of whether or not a prize has been won.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the number of determination values determined as winning of each combination for each gaming state. FIG. 7A shows the number of determination values applied in the normal gaming state, and FIG. The number of determination values applied in the preparation mode, FIG. 7C is the number of determination values applied in the advantageous RT, FIG. 7D is the number of determination values applied in the internal RT, and FIG. Includes the number of judgment values provided in the regular bonus (including the case where the bonus is provided during the big bonus).

  Since the number of judgment values of cherry, bell, and 9 alternative roles (1) to (9) applied in the preparation mode, advantageous RT and internal RT is the same as that applied in the normal gaming state, FIG. Illustrations are omitted in b) to (d). Also, the number of determination values of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and regular bonus applied in the preparation mode and advantageous RT are the same as those applied in the normal gaming state (in the internal medium RT, Since the lottery of bonus (1), big bonus (2), and regular bonus is not performed), illustration is omitted in FIGS. 7 (b) and 7 (c).

  FIG. 7 shows only a predetermined set value, but a slightly different value is registered depending on the set value (the set value 1 is the most of the set values 1 to 6). The number of judgment values is small, and the setting value 6 is the largest (however, there are also cases where the number of judgment values is the same regardless of the setting value). In the internal lottery, there are cases where a plurality of winning combinations are subject to lottery at the same time, such as normal replay + falling replay, normal replay + falling replay + BAR replay.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, 94, 94, and 128 are registered as the number of determination values for winning the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus, respectively, in the normal gaming state ( Same for preparation mode and advantageous RT). 700 and 7000 are registered as the number of determination values for winning Cherry and Bell, respectively, and 1000 are registered as the number of determination values for individual winning in the nine winning combinations (1) to (9). (Same for preparation mode, advantageous RT and internal medium RT). The number of determination values for simultaneous winning in a plurality of the nine choice roles (1) to (9) is not registered.

  With respect to replay, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), in the normal gaming state, the number of determination values becomes a single winning of normal replay, simultaneous winning of normal replay and falling replay, and simultaneous winning of normal replay, falling replay and BAR replay. Are registered as 3860, 2560, and 2560, respectively. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the preparation mode, the number of determination values that are the single winning of the normal replay, the simultaneous winning of the normal replay and the falling replay, and the simultaneous winning of the normal replay, the falling replay, and the BAR replay are respectively 105, 16450, and 16450 are registered.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), in the advantageous RT, the number of determination values that are the single winning of the normal replay, the simultaneous winning of the normal replay and the falling replay, the simultaneous winning of the normal replay, the falling replay and the BAR replay are respectively 30000, 8880, and 8880 are registered. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7D, in the internal RT, the number of determination values that are the single winning of the normal replay, the simultaneous winning of the normal replay and the falling replay, the simultaneous winning of the normal replay, the falling replay, and the BAR replay are: 10,000, 5000, and 5000 are registered, respectively.

  The winning probability of the entire replay is (3860 + 2560 + 2560) /65536≈1/7.30 in the normal gaming state, whereas (105 + 16450 + 16450) /65536≈1/1.99 in the preparation mode, and (30000 + 8880 + 8880) in the advantageous RT /65536≈1/1.37, and in the internal RT, (10000 + 5000 + 5000) /65536≈1/3.28. Especially in the advantageous RT, the replay is won with a very high probability, so an increase in medals is expected (when the winning of 9 choice roles (1) to (9) is controlled by the notified ART, the expected increase amount) Is also big).

  In addition, the probability of simultaneous winning of normal replay and falling replay, and the simultaneous winning of normal replay, falling replay and BAR replay are all very high in the preparation mode: 16450 / 65536≈1 / 3.98. If the reel 3L, 3C, 3R stop control (described later) in these winning situations does not know whether the normal replay and the fall replay are won simultaneously or the normal replay, the fall replay and the BAR replay are simultaneously won, the preparation mode is started. Will win the fall replay with a probability of almost one quarter and fall into the normal gaming state.

  The probability of simultaneous winning of normal replay and falling replay, and the simultaneous winning of normal replay, falling replay and BAR replay are both relatively high probabilities of 8880 / 65536≈ 1 / 7.38 even in the advantageous RT. Therefore, even if it is advantageous RT, if you do not know whether it is the simultaneous winning of normal replay and falling replay or the simultaneous winning of normal replay, falling replay and BAR replay, it will fall to the normal gaming state with a relatively high probability. Become.

  In addition, the winning probabilities of the nine winning combinations (1) to (9) in the normal gaming state, the preparation mode, the advantageous RT and the internal RT are 1000/65536 = 1 / 65.536, respectively. If you are elected to the 9th choice (1)-(9), and you try to win it (you do this in the normal gaming state, advantageous RT and internal RT), you do not know which is won For example, it is possible to win only with the same 1 / 65.536 probability as the winning probability. If it is known which of the nine selection roles (1) to (9) is won and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be appropriately operated accordingly, 9 × 1000 / 65536≈1 / 7. It is possible to win with a probability of 28.

  On the other hand, in the preparation mode, it is advantageous for the player because it is controlled to be advantageous RT that the special outcome is derived without winning a prize even if 9 winning combinations (1) to (9) are won. Suppose that it is possible to know which of the nine selection roles (1) to (9) has been won, and to operate the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R appropriately (in this case, meaning to be missed) accordingly. , 9 × 1000 / 65536≈1 / 7.28 can be derived with special probability, but even if you do not know which of the 9 choice roles (1) to (9) is won, × 1000 / 65536≈1 / 8.19 can be derived with special probability.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), in the regular bonus, the winning of the cherry, the winning of the bell, all the 9 winning combinations (1) to (9), the 9 winning combinations (1), (4), The number of judgment values for simultaneous winning of (7), 9 winning roles (2), (5), (8), 9 winning roles (3), (6), (9) 700, 7000, 36836, 7000, 7000, and 7000 are registered.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2 rotate on condition that the start lever 11 is operated and a predetermined time has passed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. Be started. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped.

  The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is indicated on the winning line with the winning flag set within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. In addition, it is controlled so that a symbol of a combination for which a winning flag is not set is not aligned on the winning line within a range of a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds.

  In the big bonus or regular bonus, the replay winning flag is duplicated by winning the replay with the big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2) winning flag or regular bonus winning flag carried over. When there is, the control is performed so that the replay symbols are preferentially aligned on the winning line. Regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the replay is won. In this case, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus is not won. The priority order between the normal replay, the fall replay, and the BAR replay is the same as when the big bonus (1) winning flag, the big bonus (2) winning flag or the regular bonus winning flag is not carried over.

  Here, the reason why the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus is never won by winning in the replay is that the reels 3L, 3C, This is because the replay is not missed in the arrangement of “JAC” in 3R, and the stop control in which the replay is given priority is not a stop control that does not miss the replay. Unlike FIG. 4, if the “JAC” symbol interval is larger than 5 frames, the replay may be missed even in the stop control in which the replay is given priority.

  If the Big Bonus (1) Winning Flag, Big Bonus (2) Winning Flag, or Regular Bonus Winning Flag and Bell Winning Flag are set in duplicate, “Bell” is given priority on the winning line. Be controlled. Regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the bell is won, and in this case, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus is not won. Note that the bell may be missed depending on the symbol arrangement, as in the case of replay.

  If the Big Bonus (1) Winning Flag, Big Bonus (2) Winning Flag or Regular Bonus Winning Flag and Cherry Winning Flag are set in duplicate, letting Cherry win, that is, the upper stage of the left reel 3L or Priority is given to stopping "Cherry" at the bottom. When “cherry” cannot be stopped on the left reel 3L and “red 7” or “white 7” can be stopped at the upper or lower level, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2) Or the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for winning the regular bonus can be performed.

  Nine winning combinations (1) to (9) by winning nine winning combinations (1) to (9) with the big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2) winning flag or regular bonus winning flag carried over When the winning flag of () is also set redundantly, control is performed so that the symbols of the nine winning combinations (1) to (9) are preferentially aligned on the winning line. When the symbols of the winning ones of the nine winning combinations (1) to (9) cannot be aligned on any winning line by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, a big bonus (1 ), The stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for winning the big bonus (2) or the regular bonus can be performed.

  Next, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the time of winning of the nine choice combinations (1) to (9) will be described. In the nine selection roles (1) to (9), the configuration symbol of the inner reel 3C is “bell”, and the “bell” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for the inner reel 3C. When one of the winning combinations (1) to (9) is elected, the reel is so arranged that the “bell” is led to the middle stage of the middle reel 3C regardless of the operation timing and the operation order of the stop button 12C. 3C is controlled to stop.

  For the left reel 3L, the nine choices (1), (4) and (7) are “red 7”, the nine choices (2), (5) and (8) are “white 7”, The nine choice roles (3), (6), and (9) are “BAR”. The composition of the right reel 3C is 9 red (1) to (3) “red 7”, 9 red (4) to (6) “white 7”, 9 red (7) to (7) ( 9) is “BAR”. Here, the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R are both “red 7”, “white 7”, “red 7” in the 18th, “white 7” in the 11th, “BAR” in the 4th, and so on. One “BAR” is arranged at intervals of 7 frames.

For example, if the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the 13th to 19th symbols are located in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, “red 7” is derived to the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L. 7 ”and“ BAR ”cannot be derived. If the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the symbols 6 to 12 are positioned in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, “white 7” is derived to the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L. “Red 7” cannot be derived. If the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the symbols 20 to 0 to 5 are positioned in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, “BAR” is derived to the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L. 7 ”and“ White 7 ”cannot be derived. The same applies to the right reel 3R.

  If the operation timings of the left and right stop buttons 12L and 12R are appropriate, the nine winning combinations (1) to (9) are awarded regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 12L, 12C and 12R are operated. Can do. As described above, the operation timings of the stop buttons 12L and 12R for winning each of the nine choice roles (1) to (9) are mutually exclusive, and among the nine choice roles (1) to (9), There is no operating procedure for the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R that can win a plurality of prizes (if the winning flag is set). In addition, any operation procedure (all combinations of operation timing and operation order) of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is an operation for winning one of the nine selection roles (1) to (9). It is a procedure.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the time of replay winning will be described. There are three replay winning patterns: normal replay winning, normal replay and falling replay simultaneous winning, and normal replay, falling replay and BAR replay winning simultaneously, but only normal replay wins. In any case, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R need only be controlled to align “JAC” on the winning line.

  On the other hand, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R becomes a problem when the normal replay and the fall replay are simultaneously won and when the normal replay, the fall replay and the BAR replay are simultaneously won. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the simultaneous winning of the normal replay and the falling replay and in the simultaneous winning of the normal replay, the falling replay, and the BAR replay.

  As shown in the drawing, when the normal replay and the fall replay are simultaneously won, if the right reel 3R is stopped as the first reel by operating the stop button 12R first, the fall replay is won instead of the normal replay. . On the other hand, when the stop button 12L or 12C is operated first to stop the left reel 3L or the inner reel 3C as the first reel, a normal replay is won.

  On the other hand, when the normal replay, the fall replay, and the BAR replay are simultaneously selected, the stop button 12L or 12C is operated first to stop the left reel 3L or the inner reel 3C as the first reel. , Won the fall replay instead of the normal replay. On the other hand, when the stop button 12R is operated first to stop the right reel 3R as the first reel, a normal replay is won.

  Note that the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described above is based on the stop operation position and stop position of the reels that have not yet stopped according to the setting status of the winning flag (and the symbols derived for the already stopped reels). A stop control table that defines the relationship between the corresponding reel and the reels that have not been stopped is created in advance, and when each of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is operated, the stop control table created in advance is referred to and the corresponding reel The rotation is supposed to be stopped. In the stop control table, the stop position is uniquely determined with respect to the stop operation position.

  Next, a command transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 will be described. The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include at least a winning status notification command, a winning information command, and a gaming state command. The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include other commands, but since they are not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The winning status notification command indicates the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is transmitted when the start lever 11 is operated and an internal lottery is performed. The winning information command indicates a type of a winning generated according to the display result of the variable display device 2, and is transmitted when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 and a winning determination is made. The payout command is transmitted when the payout of medals is started based on the small role winning. The gaming state command indicates a gaming state applied in the next game, and is transmitted at the end of one game.

  Next, an effect process executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. The effects executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 include effects by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 4, effects by sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R and 7U, reel lamps 3LP and game effect lamps 75A to 75M. There is an effect by lighting control of lamps.

  The effects by the lighting control of the lamps such as the reel lamp 3LP and the game effect lamps 75A to 75M are performed in various modes depending on the progress of the game, but these effects are not unique to the present invention. Detailed description is omitted. Further, even when the effect is displayed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, it is executed according to the gaming state. When the gaming state is controlled by the big bonus, an effect during the big bonus is executed, and when the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the effect during the regular bonus is executed. Since these effects are not unique to the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In an internal lottery as an effect executed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4 when the game state other than the big bonus or the regular bonus is controlled, that is, in the preparation mode, the normal game state, the advantageous RT or the internal RT. There is an effect to notify the winning combination. The combinations to be notified of winning include bonuses (Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2) and Regular Bonus), fall replay, and 9 selected combinations (1) to (9).

  Here, the winning notification of the nine choice roles (1) to (9) is to notify the type of the winning choice among the nine choice roles (1) to (9). The notification is to notify whether the BAR replay is simultaneously won or whether the BAR replay is won simultaneously (in any case, the normal replay is simultaneously won). As for the bonus winning notification, only the bonus notification is a problem in this embodiment. Since the bonus advance notice is the same as that conventionally performed, detailed description is omitted.

  The AT right to be notified of the winning of the fall replay and the winning of the nine selection roles (1) to (9) is granted by winning the AT lottery executed in the bonus (big bonus or regular bonus). It has become a thing. The AT lottery is not executed when one AT right is granted, but it is executed as long as the AT lottery execution conditions shown below are satisfied even if the AT right is already granted. It has become. In other words, a plurality of AT rights can be carried over.

  In the preparation mode that is controlled after the bonus is over, if there is at least one AT right, the winning notification of the fall replay will be performed. In the advantageous RT and the internal RT, the fall replay and the winning choices of 9 choices (1) to (9) are performed until 50 games are consumed for one AT right, and the AT right is 1 by using 50 games. Will be consumed. In addition, the game state that is counted for 50 games where one AT right is consumed does not include the preparation mode, and 50 games are counted after being controlled to advantageous RT by deriving a special outcome. It becomes.

  In addition, if the player falls into a replay due to an operation error and is controlled to the normal gaming state, or if the bonus is controlled and controlled as a bonus, one AT right is consumed even if 50 games are not consumed. . In addition, even if controlled from the advantageous RT to the internal medium RT, the AT provided in the advantageous RT does not end in the middle and continues until the 50 games are consumed. Limited to bonus wins in subsequent games. If a bonus is won in the game before the 40th game and controlled from the advantageous RT to the inside RT, the AT is terminated even before the 50 games are consumed, and one AT right is also consumed.

  However, when there are more AT rights at the time when the 50 games of AT provided based on one AT right are digested, in the advantageous RT, the AT is controlled for only another 50 games using the new AT right. In the internal RT, the AT is not controlled using the new AT right. In other words, if a bonus is won when the AT is controlled by an advantageous RT, the AT will continue until a game where the AT may end if the bonus is not won. AT will not continue until this game.

  If no AT right is granted, in the preparation mode and the normal gaming state, the winning notification is not performed for any of the fall replay and the nine alternative roles (1) to (9), but the advantageous RT and the internal RT Then, although the winning notification of the fall replay is not performed, the winning notifications of the nine selection roles (1) to (9) are performed. In the normal gaming state, even if one or more AT rights are possessed, the fall replay and the winning notification of the 9 alternative roles (1) to (9) are not performed. However, the AT right is not consumed by the digestion of 50 games.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an AT lottery table for executing AT lottery for granting such an AT right. As shown in the drawing, the AT lottery is executed with a winning probability of 1/10 in the game that is simultaneously won in the 9 selection roles (1) to (9) in the bonus, and with a winning probability of 1/2 in the game that is won in the bell. It is supposed to be executed. A game won by Cherry, a game elected simultaneously only by 9 choices (1), (4), (7), a game elected simultaneously only by 9 choices (2), (5), (8), 9 choices The AT lottery is not executed in a game in which only the roles (3), (6), and (9) are won simultaneously.

  According to the AT lottery table of FIG. 9, in the case of a big bonus, in most cases, the AT lottery is won about 2 to 3 times, but in the case of a regular bonus, the AT lottery may not be won. Not a few (although big bonuses may not win the AT lottery even once). The number of AT rights granted as a result of the AT lottery is stored in the RAM 122 as a variable indicating the number of AT rights. That is, when the value of the variable indicating the number of AT rights is 0, no AT rights are granted.

  By the way, the AT lottery in the big bonus gaming state is basically performed in each game, but it is assumed that all the small roles won by the internal lottery have already won from the start of the big bonus. It will not be played after the game in which the number of medals to be paid out (hereinafter referred to as the assumed payout number) exceeds 271 is finished. For example, if you have won 26 games for 9 choices (1) to (9) and 2 games for the bell since the start of the big bonus, and you missed 2 games for 9 choices (1) to (9) Since the assumed payout number is 272, the total number of medals paid out from the start of the big bonus is still 254, so the big bonus does not end, but the AT lottery is not performed until the end of the big bonus.

  Even if the assumed payout number does not exceed 271, the AT lottery will not be performed if the total bonus payout exceeds 270 and the big bonus ends. For example, from the start of the big bonus, if 29 games are won in 9 choice roles (1) to (9) and 1 game is won in the bell, and there is no missing game, both the total number of medals to be paid out and the assumed number of payouts are 271. Since the number of payouts does not exceed 271, this is the end of the big bonus, and no AT lottery is performed.

  The AT lottery for regular bonuses (except those provided in the big bonus) is not limited based on the assumed number of payouts as in the AT lottery for the big bonus. However, considering the regular bonus end condition of winning 8 games or using 12 games, the regular bonus always ends before the assumed payout number exceeds 271. That is, the expected value of the number of AT rights granted before the regular bonus ends is smaller than the expected value of the number of AT rights granted until the big bonus ends.

  In addition, in two consecutive games (49th game and 50th game) immediately before the end of 50 games based on one AT right, the next based on one new AT right after the end of the AT. Whether or not the AT of the 50 games is continued is performed by a continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as an “AT continuation effect”) by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, and the 50th game of the AT is accordingly accompanied. At the end of, the availability of AT continuation is announced.

  Next, bonus winning notification will be described. In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the bonus winning is notified by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4 based on the control of the effect control board 102. Here, when a bonus is won in the game before the 40th game for the AT based on the preparation mode, the normal gaming state, and one AT right, the bonus winning announcement is made at the end of the bonus winning game. (Except when winning a bonus game).

  On the other hand, when a bonus is won in a game from the 41st game onwards based on the AT right to the end of the AT until the end of the AT, the announcement of the bonus win is given in the AT continuous reapsing effect, and the end of the 50th game of the AT To do with. In this way, in the AT of 50 games, the bonus winning in the 41st game or later in the AT is not made in the bonus winning game.

  In addition, since bonus announcements are made in the AT continuous roll-off effect when a bonus is won in the games from 41 games after AT for AT based on one AT right to the end of AT, the time when 50 games of AT end Thus, the content that is notified as a result of the continuous AT effect is either AT continuation, AT non-continuation, or bonus winning notification. However, the bonus winning announcement is made after the AT is discontinued once.

  In addition, if the bonus is won during the AT that will be continued in the next 50 games based on the new one AT right, it will not be won during the first 50 games AT in the advantageous RT. The winning bonus will be announced based on the 40 games that will be consumed in the 50 games based on the AT right. For example, when a bonus is won in a game between the 51st game and the 90th game after being controlled by the AT based on two AT rights, a bonus notice is given in the game in which the bonus is won. When a bonus is won in the game between the first game and the 100th game, a bonus notification is made at the end of the 100th game (at the end of the second bonus production effect).

  In addition, as an effect by outputting sound from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, there is an effect of continuously playing and outputting music according to the game state, and the game state is controlled to a bonus (big bonus or regular bonus). And when it is controlled to the advantageous RT (and the internal medium RT controlled from the advantageous RT), the bonus medium music, which is different from the normal music reproduced and output when controlled to another game state, Music during RT is reproduced and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  There are three types of mid-bonus music: mid-bonus music A, mid-bonus music B, and pre-bonus bonus music. Even if the melody lines are different, the melody lines are the same and only the arrangement is different. It may be a thing. On the other hand, there are three types of advantageous RT medium music: advantageous RT medium music A, advantageous RT medium music B, and premier advantageous RT medium music, even if the melody lines are different, the melody line is the same. Only arrangements may be different.

  Which bonus medium music is reproduced and output during the bonus, and which advantageous RT music is reproduced and output during the advantageous RT is determined while the game continues without being controlled to the normal gaming state. The net increase in the number of medals since the first time it was controlled to the advantageous RT (the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals consumed for setting the number of bets from the number of medals paid out due to the small role winning (in preparation mode, internal RT Even during the control, it is determined by the calculation target: hereinafter referred to as the net increase total number)) and the number of times controlled by the advantageous RT during that time (hereinafter referred to as the advantageous RT extended number).

  When the total increase in bonus at the start of the bonus is 1000 or less, the music A in bonus is reproduced and output until the bonus ends, and when the total increase in the advantageous RT is 1000 or less, the advantageous RT is The advantageous music A during RT is reproduced and output until the end. When the total number of net increases at the start of the bonus exceeds 1000 and the number of advantageous RT consecutive games is less than 5, the bonus song B is reproduced and output until the bonus ends, and the total number of net increases at the start of advantageous RT Is more than 1000 and the number of advantageous RT consecutive games is less than five, the advantageous B song B is reproduced and output until the advantageous RT is completed.

  Further, when the total number of bonus increases at the start of the bonus exceeds 1000 and the number of advantageous RT consecutive games is 5 or more, the music in the premier bonus is reproduced and output until the bonus ends, and at the start of the advantageous RT. When the net total increase exceeds 1000 and the number of advantageous RT consecutive games is 5 or more, the music during the premier advantageous RT is reproduced and output until the advantageous RT is completed. Even if the number of advantageous RT consecutive games is five or more, if the total increase does not exceed 1000, the bonus medium A and the advantageous RT medium A are reproduced and output.

  Hereinafter, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. Here, the progress of the game when it is controlled by the AT in the advantageous RT (and when the bonus is won in the advantageous RT and the game is transferred to the internal RT) is explained, and the progression of the game executed in other states Description of is omitted. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing a specific progress example of the game in this state.

  FIG. 10 (a) shows an example of a case where a bonus is won in the 41st and subsequent games in 50 ATs based on one AT right. In this example, it is assumed that the gaming state controlled on the game control board 101 side is changed from the preparation mode to the advantageous RT by deriving the special outcome. At this time, if it is assumed that the AT right is given in the bonus before being controlled to the preparation mode, the control on the side of the effect control board 102 starts the AT of 50 games. Then, it is assumed that a bonus is won in the 43rd AT start game.

  In this case, the game state is controlled from the game next to the bonus winning game to the internal RT, but the AT is continued as it is, and during the period between the 49th game and the 50th game from the start of the AT. Over the course of the AT continuous production will be performed. At the end of the 43rd game in which the bonus is won, the bonus notification is not made, and this bonus winning notification is made by notifying the result of the AT continuous turning effect shown at the end of the 50th game from the start of the AT.

  FIG. 10B shows an example of a case where a bonus is won in a game 40 games before the start of 50 games based on one AT right. In this example, it is assumed that a bonus is won at the start 20 game of the AT (the progress before that is the same as in FIG. 10A). In this case, the winning of the bonus is notified at the end of the 20th game of the AT, the gaming state is controlled from the next game to the internal RT, and the AT is also ended.

  Hereinafter, an AT continuation production effect performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, and a flow until the AT continuation, AT non-continuation, or bonus winning is shown as a result will be described with reference to FIG. In this example, it is assumed that bonus winning in the 50th game of AT is not considered.

  In the AT continuous hitting effect, in the first game (AT 49th game), an image (FIG. 11A) representing two characters facing each other is first displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and then the next image is displayed. It will be expanded to. These two characters are each represented as hostile. In this example, an image in which a teammate character and an enemy character are fighting during the progress of the first game in which the character represented on the right side is the “friend character” and the character represented on the left side is the “enemy character” is shown. Is displayed.

  When the third stop button is operated and the first game is finished, the image is developed into the image shown in FIG. 11B or FIG. In FIG. 11 (b), an image in which the teammate character is in a collapsed state is displayed. From this, it is expected that the player will develop an unfavorable effect for the player after the next game. On the other hand, in FIG. 11C, an image in a state where the enemy character has fallen is displayed. From this, an advantageous development of the next game is expected. Even if the final result is AT continuation, AT non-continuation, or bonus winning, either screen of FIG. 11 (b) and FIG. 11 (c) may appear, but selection of which screen is to be selected The ratio varies depending on the final result.

  When the first game is expanded to the image shown in FIG. 11B, when the second game (AT 50th game) is started, the image is expanded to the image shown in FIG. 11D. To do. In FIG. 11 (d), an image representing a state in which the teammate character gets up is displayed, indicating that the result of the AT roaring effect has not been finalized. On the other hand, when the game is expanded to the image shown in FIG. 11C at the end of the first game, when the second game is started, an image showing a state where the enemy character shown in FIG. Is displayed, indicating that the result of the AT ringing effect has not been finalized. When developed from any of the images of FIGS. 11D and 11E, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character are fighting is displayed during the progress of the second game.

  When the second game is over, there is no further AT right and the AT will end as long as the current game, or the AT will continue after the next game with the further AT right, or the bonus is won and the internal RT is already controlled Depending on whether or not it has been done, the AT ringing effect is developed as follows.

  When the AT is over for the current game only, an image in which the ally character falls down in FIG. 11 (f) is displayed, and then the AT continues with the display of “non-continuation” characters shown in FIG. 11 (g). The fact that it will not be announced is definitely notified. When the AT continues after the next game, an image in which the enemy character falls is displayed in FIG. 11 (h), and then the AT continues with the display of the “continue” character shown in FIG. 11 (i). The fact that this is to be done is definitely notified.

  When the bonus is won and the control is already controlled to the internal RT, the AT does not continue from the viewpoint of whether or not the AT continues. Here, before announcing the bonus winning, first, an image in which the ally character falls down in FIG. 11 (j) is displayed, and then the character “non-continuation” shown in FIG. 11 (k) is displayed as AT. Is temporarily informed that the process will not continue. Thereafter, an image in which the ally character rises again is displayed in FIG. 11 (l), and subsequently, the bonus winning is announced by displaying the characters “bonus confirmed” shown in FIG. 11 (m).

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the special outcome is derived in the preparation mode, the RT is controlled to the advantageous RT, but if the winning RT is won in the advantageous RT, the replay winning is performed. The probability is low and the player is controlled to a normal gaming state that is a disadvantageous gaming state for the player. However, if the AT right that was given during the bonus in the advantageous RT is not used up, the winning notification of the fall replay (that is, the notification of whether or not the BAR replay is simultaneously won) will be performed, so stop according to this Assuming that the buttons 12L are operated in an appropriate order, control to the normal gaming state can be avoided.

  The AT lottery for determining the granting of the AT right is to be executed in the game won for the bell in the bonus or the game won simultaneously for all nine choices (1) to (9). Regardless of whether or not the AT right has already been granted before such a game. That is, as long as an AT lottery executed during the bonus is won, two or more AT rights may be carried over. Then, the AT controlled in the advantageous RT can be continued up to the number of granted AT rights × 50 games.

  As for the AT controlled in the advantageous RT, a game (separated game) that becomes a delimiter of whether to end or continue every 50 games, which is the number of continued games based on one AT right, is visited. It has become. Then, during the period of two games before this break game including this break game (that is, the 49th game and the 50th game of AT controlled based on one AT right) It raises the player's sense of continuity and improves the fun of the game.

  Also in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the big bonus (1), big bonus (2) or regular bonus is won in the internal lottery, and these roles are performed according to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. When winning, the gaming state is controlled to a bonus (big bonus or regular bonus) which is a gaming state advantageous to the player. The winning flags of Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2) or Regular Bonus are carried over until winning, but these winning games will be held within a certain period of time from the winning game or the winning game. It is to be announced.

  However, when the game is controlled by the AT in the advantageous RT, the number of remaining games until the AT delimiter game is within 10 games (that is, 41 games of the AT controlled based on one AT right) When a bonus is won (when it is after the first), the execution of the winning notice is necessarily delayed until the end of the break-up game. Thereby, in the division game, not only can the player expect the continuation of AT, but also the player can expect the bonus winning (notification), and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Even when a bonus is won when the AT is controlled by the advantageous RT, if the number of remaining games until the AT separation game is larger than 10 games, the bonus notification is performed without delay until the division game. It is supposed to be. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the number of games from winning too much after the bonus winning is announced until the winning is announced.

  Also, if the notification is delayed until the separation game due to the bonus winning when the number of remaining games up to the AT separation game is 10 games or less, the bonus notification is performed according to the result of the AT continuous sneak effect. It has become a thing. For this reason, since the AT continuous production effect that is executed during the period of the two games up to the delimiter game is an effect that also expects to win a bonus, it is possible to further increase the degree of attention to the effect and further improve the interest of the game. it can.

  And, there are three types of results that are finally shown in the AT continuation production effect: AT continuation, AT non-continuation, bonus winning announcement, but the bonus winning announcement is AT non-continuation (bonus winning) In some cases, the AT will not continue). As a result, a player who was disappointed that the AT will not continue at the time when the AT discontinuation is indicated, the feeling of expectation given by the bonus winning notification will be felt even greater, and the game will be more interesting. Can be improved.

  The AT lottery for granting the AT right is executed in a game in which a bonus is won for a bell and a game in which all nine winning combinations (1) to (9) are simultaneously won. When winning the bell as a result of the game during the bonus, it is natural that the bell was won. However, if any of the nine choices (1) to (9) is won, the nine choices ( There is a possibility that all of 1) to (9) were won simultaneously. Therefore, the player can expect the AT lottery to be executed in all the games except for the game in which the result is a lose or cherry win in the bonus.

  In addition, since it is not notified even if the AT lottery is won, all the games that won the bell or any of the nine choice roles (1) to (9) in the bonus (provided that the assumed payout number is 271 or less) ), It can be expected that the AT right has been granted. In this way, during the bonus, not only the original gaming characteristics of the bonus will be advantageous to the player, but also it will be possible to expect the AT right to be granted in many of the games. Can be improved.

  However, since the AT lottery is performed internally and the number of AT rights granted to the player by the AT lottery is not revealed to the player, the AT is controlled when it is controlled to the advantageous RT. The number of continuing games will be difficult for the player to understand.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, in addition to the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus, the fall replay and the nine choice roles (1 ) To (9). Here, the winning notification of the fall replay is performed when the AT right is granted when the preparation mode and the advantageous RT are controlled. By notifying the winning of the fall replay, the player can perform a game operation that can reliably avoid the control to the normal gaming state, so that the profit generated by the player depending on the presence or absence of the AT right can be sharpened. It will be possible.

  On the other hand, the winning notifications of the nine choice combinations (1) to (9) are performed even if the AT right is not granted when the advantageous RT is controlled. For this reason, when winning 9 winning combinations (1) to (9), the player can secure profits from winning 9 winning roles (1) to (9) regardless of the presence or absence of AT rights. .

  By the way, the big bonus, the regular bonus and the advantageous RT among the gaming states described above have a medal payout rate exceeding 1, so that a medal usually paid out by a small role winning is controlled while being controlled in these gaming states. Is more than the number of medals used to set the number of bets, and the number of medals held by the player will increase. While being controlled to such a big bonus or regular bonus, or advantageous RT, the bonus medium music and advantageous RT medium music are reproduced and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, respectively, so that the player's hand medal can be obtained. We can enliven the process of increasing.

  In addition, since the preparation mode is considered to be completed in a short period of time, even if the number of medals held by the player decreases while being controlled in this gaming state, the decrease is limited to a very small number. In the internal RT, even if the reduction of medals becomes noticeable because the winning of the 9 selection roles (1) to (9) is not notified, it is only necessary to win a bonus in that case. Therefore, while the game state is controlled only between the big bonus, the regular bonus or the advantageous RT, or the preparation mode and the internal / intermediate RT without being controlled to the normal game state, the medal held by the player is large. It means that it is increasing.

  In this way, while the gaming state is controlled only during the big bonus, regular bonus or advantageous RT, or the preparation mode, the internal medium RT without being controlled to the normal gaming state, the first advantageous RT is controlled there. In some cases, the number of net increase medals (total number of net increase) from the time of being added exceeds 1000.

  In the case of a big bonus or regular bonus when the net increase total is 1000 or less at the start, or advantageous RT, the bonus medium A and the advantageous RT A are reproduced and output, respectively, but the net total increase is 1000 at the start. The bonus medium music B and the advantageous RT medium music B are reproduced and output in the big bonus, the regular bonus, or the advantageous RT, respectively. In this way, by changing the music to be reproduced and output depending on whether or not the net increase total exceeds 1000, it is possible to sufficiently link the increase in the number of medals held by the player and the change in the music to be reproduced. It will be a thing.

  In addition, the number of times controlled to advantageous RT (advantageous RT) while the gaming state is controlled only during the big mode, regular bonus or advantageous RT without being controlled to the normal gaming state, or between the preparation mode and the internal medium RT. If the number of reams exceeds 5 and the net increase exceeds 1000, the music that is played and output in the big bonus, regular bonus, or advantageous RT becomes the premier bonus medium music and the premier advantageous RT medium music, respectively. Be changed. In this way, if the number of advantageous RT consecutive villas exceeds five times, the music with the premier bonus RT and the music with the premier advantageous RT are reproduced and output, so that the player who has increased the number of advantageous RT consecutive villas is very satisfied. be able to.

  Further, the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is initialized by changing the set value, but the value of the counter for counting the number of steps of the stepping motors that respectively constitute the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is not initialized. . For this reason, even after the set value is changed, the number of steps of the stepping motor (the number of steps counted by the counter of the RAM 112) constituting each of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR grasped by the CPU 111 is different from the actual number of steps. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving that the setting values are changed because the excitation phases of the pulse signals are different and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R cannot start rotating smoothly.

  In addition, the full tank sensor 90 checks whether or not the overflow tank is full once per game. If full tank is detected, the full tank error is controlled. However, this check is not performed when a replay prize has been won in the previous game (that is, when the replay game flag is set in the RAM 112). If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the number of bets is set without the player inserting a medal, so the control unit 110 of the game control board 101 can be omitted by omitting a check for a full tank error that is unlikely to occur. The load applied to can be reduced.

  Further, the external output board 105 outputs a medal IN signal collectively when the start lever 11 is operated. When the medal IN signal is output every time a medal set as the bet number is inserted, if the bet number already set is canceled by operating the settlement button 16, the output medal IN signal needs to be canceled. End up. The medal IN signal is output when the bet number is set from the credit by operating the single BET button 14 or the MAX BET button 15 and when the actual bet is set from the medal slot 13 To do this, a separate program is required. By outputting the medal IN signal collectively when the start lever 11 is operated as in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, such inconvenience can be prevented.

  On the other hand, the external output board 105 outputs a medal OUT signal every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 80. If the medals OUT signal is output as many as the number of medals to be paid out when the medals are paid out based on the small role winning, the hopper 80 may actually receive an out of medal error. An error occurs between the paid-out medals. In addition, if the medal OUT signals are output in batches for the number of medals paid out at the end of the medal payout, the medal OUT signal output may be continued after the next game is started. Sex occurs. By outputting a medal OUT signal every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 80 as in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, such inconvenience can be prevented.

  In addition, various commands are transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 according to the progress of the game, but more than the command transmission buffer provided in the RAM 112 of the game control board 101. The command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 has a larger capacity. For this reason, even if a large number of commands are sent from the game control board 101 at a time, it is possible to store enough unprocessed commands on the side of the effect control board 102, so that the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs processing. It is possible to prevent a command that cannot be generated from occurring and hinder the execution of the performance.

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

  In the above embodiment, the gaming state is controlled to the advantageous RT when the special outcome is derived in the preparation mode, and the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state when winning the fall replay in the preparation mode or the advantageous RT. Was supposed to control. The symbol for controlling the gaming state from the preparation mode to the advantageous RT is not a special outcome derived from the oversight of the 9 choice roles (1) to (9), but the 9 choice roles (1) to (9) itself Also good. It may be a symbol of a winning combination that will be won according to the simultaneous winning situation such as a fall replay and the operation order of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  In addition, the design for controlling the gaming state from the preparation mode or the advantageous RT to the normal gaming state is that the operation timings of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R as in the nine-choice (1) to (9) are appropriate. It is good also as a symbol (like the above-mentioned special appearance) derived | led-out by the symbol of the role which will win a prize, or that missed.

  In the above embodiment, when the AT right is granted, if one of the nine alternative roles (1) to (9) is won, the winning combination is controlled if it is controlled to the advantageous RT or internal RT. Information was supposed to be provided. On the other hand, even when the preparation mode is controlled, it is also possible to perform the 9-choice (1) to (9) winning notification. However, in the same way, even in the game where one of the nine alternative roles (1) to (9) is won, the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R (that is, whether to win a prize) is controlled to the preparation mode. The opposite is true depending on whether it is controlled or advantageous RT or controlled inside RT. Therefore, the winning of 9 alternatives (1) to (9) when controlled to the preparation mode and the winning of 9 alternatives (1) to (9) when controlled to the advantageous RT or internal RT Then, it is good also as what changes the information to alert | report.

  In addition, the symbol for controlling the gaming state from the preparation mode to the advantageous RT is not the outcome derived by missing the winning combination (here, the 9 winning combinations (1) to (9)), but the predetermined winning combination It may be a symbol (for example, a single bonus that ends with only one game). In this case, when a predetermined winning combination is won in the preparation mode, the winning can be notified.

  In the above embodiment, when a bonus is won after the 41st game of AT based on one AT right (within the remaining 10 games), execution of the bonus notification is delayed. When a bonus was won immediately before, the bonus notification was immediately executed. The number of games as a boundary for whether or not to delay the bonus notification is not limited to this number of games, but a game in which more than half of the number of AT games controlled based on one AT right is digested. A number is preferred.

  In the above-described embodiment, the winning replay notification of the fall replay and the winning notifications of the nine choice roles (1) to (9) are performed until 50 games are consumed for one AT right in the advantageous RT and the internal RT. However, the number of games for which winning notification is performed using one AT right is not limited to this. The number of games for which winning notification is performed by using one AT right can be determined according to the expected value of the number to which the AT right is granted.

  In the above embodiment, the probability of simultaneous winning of normal replay and falling replay, and the simultaneous winning of normal replay, falling replay and BAR replay is higher in the preparation mode than in advantageous RT. Even if there is no winning replay notification in the preparation mode, the player may be able to avoid the winning by himself. However, in the preparation mode, the normal replay and the falling replay are simultaneously selected, and the normal replay, the falling replay and the BAR replay are performed. By increasing the probability of simultaneous winning, there are many cases where a special replay is won and the game is controlled in the normal gaming state before a special outcome is derived.

  On the other hand, the number of determination values for replay winning in the preparation mode and advantageous RT (the number of determination values for single winning for normal replay, simultaneous winning for normal replay and falling replay, and simultaneous winning for normal replay, falling replay and BAR replay) ) Can be defined as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), respectively. That is, in the case of FIGS. 12A and 12B, the probability of simultaneous winning of normal replay and falling replay, and the simultaneous winning of normal replay, falling replay, and BAR replay is higher in the advantageous RT than in the preparation mode. Become.

  When the number of determination values shown in FIG. 12 is applied, there are many cases in which the special RT is derived and the gaming state is controlled by the advantageous RT before winning the fall replay even if there is no winning notification of the fall replay in the preparation mode. . However, even if it is controlled to advantageous RT, if the winning replay is not notified, it will win the falling replay relatively early, and the advantageous RT will be terminated with a small number of games and controlled to the normal gaming state. Will be able to. As a result, it is possible to make a large difference in the player's profit depending on the presence or absence of the AT right.

  In the above embodiment, the AT right given to the player by winning the AT lottery is used for the fall replay in the advantageous RT and the internal medium RT and for the winning notification of the nine choice roles (1) to (9). As long as it is not consumed, it will be carried over forever. However, it is possible to carry over the AT right until the next bonus is controlled. In this case, when the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus is won, the AT right number can be cleared to zero.

  In the embodiment described above, the AT lottery is performed when the nine elected roles (1) to (9) are simultaneously won in the game while being controlled by the bonus (big bonus and regular bonus), and when the bell is won. Was supposed to be executed when and when. However, the bonus subject to the AT lottery may be only the big bonus. In addition to the case where the bonus is controlled, the AT lottery may be executed also when the bonus is ended and the game state is controlled to another game state. Instead of executing the AT lottery when controlled by the bonus, the AT lottery can be performed when controlled by other game states (for example, the preparation mode).

  For example, an AT lottery can be performed in a game in which a bell is won while being controlled in the preparation mode, advantageous RT, normal gaming state, and inside RT. However, it is preferable that the product of the probability that an AT lottery condition is executed in a gaming state other than the bonus and the winning probability of the AT lottery be about the bonus winning probability or less.

  The AT lottery executed in the preparation mode when the AT lottery is not executed during the bonus is performed at the start of each game, for example, and it is preferable that the winning probability is relatively high (for example, in the preparation mode The reciprocal of the expected number of games to continue). If you win the AT lottery in the game before winning the fall replay in the preparation mode, you will be notified of the fall replay win in the preparation mode, but if you do not win the AT lottery by the game won in the fall replay, The winning of the fall replay will not be notified.

  Also, the conditions for performing the AT lottery are not limited to the case where all of the nine choice roles (1) to (9) are won simultaneously and the case where the bell is won. For example, on the condition that any of the 9 alternative roles (1) to (9) has been won (whether all 9 alternative roles (1) to (9) are won simultaneously, 9 optional roles (1), (4) ), (7) only, or 9 choices (2), (5), (8) only, 9 choices (3), (6), (9) only Regardless of whether it is a win or not), an AT lottery may be conducted. When winning one of the nine choice roles (1) to (9), AT rights may be granted without performing an AT lottery (100% chance of winning the AT lottery) the same).

  Further, the AT lottery may be executed not when it is controlled by the bonus but when it is controlled by any other gaming state. Furthermore, not only one AT right can be granted in one AT lottery, but one or two or more predetermined numbers of AT rights can be granted. It is also possible to determine the number of AT rights to be granted by AT lottery. Hereinafter, a modification of AT lottery in such a slot machine will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an AT lottery table in this modification. The table (a) gives the conditions for executing the AT lottery and the table used for the AT lottery, and each table (b) gives The winning probability for each number of AT rights to be played is registered. As shown in FIG. 13 (a), in this example, in a game in which a bonus is won in the normal gaming state, the preparation mode or the advantageous RT, the AT lottery is executed depending on whether or not it is controlled by the AT. ing.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13B, 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, or 20 AT rights are granted in one AT lottery. For example, when a bonus is won in the normal gaming state, By referring to the table of 1, 0 with 50% probability, 1 with 30% probability, 3 with 10% probability, 5 with 7% probability, 2% probability 10 AT rights with a probability of 1% are granted. When a bonus is won in the preparation mode with AT rights, no. By referring to the table of 2, 0 with a probability of 0%, 1 with a probability of 40%, 3 with a probability of 25%, 5 with a probability of 20%, 10% with a probability of 10% Thus, 10 AT rights are granted with a probability of 5%.

  When a bonus is won in an advantageous RT with AT rights, no. By referring to the table of 3, there is 0 at 0% probability, 1 at 60% probability, 3 at 25% probability, 5 at 10% probability, 3% probability Thus, 10 AT rights are granted with a probability of 2%. When a bonus is won in the preparation mode without AT right or advantageous RT without AT right, No. By referring to the table of 4, 0 at 0% probability, 0 at 30% probability, 1 at 35% probability, 3 at 35% probability, 5 at 20% probability, 10% probability Thus, 10 AT rights are granted with a probability of 5%.

  In the above embodiment, the AT continuation production effect is the two games before the division game including the division game whether the AT ends or continues (that is, the AT controlled based on one AT right) 49th game and 50th game). Of course, the number of games for the AT continuous production effect is not limited to this, and it may be played by only one game of the division game (that is, the 50th game of AT). Also, there may be a mixture of AT continuation production effects with different numbers of continuous games, such as two game AT continuation production effects and three game AT continuation production effects.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the fall replay and the winning notification of the nine alternative roles (1) to (9) are not performed regardless of the presence or absence of the AT right. Of course, if the AT right is granted even in the normal gaming state, for example, the nine winning combinations (1) to (9) are won only for a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) for one AT right. When this happens, this can be notified. This configuration is particularly effective for those who perform AT lottery even in the normal gaming state, and when the AT lottery is won in the normal gaming state that has fallen because there is no notification of winning of the fall replay, it is determined from there During the number of games, 9 winning combinations (1) to (9) can be profited by winning notification.

  In the above embodiment, when the special outcome is derived in the preparation mode controlled after the bonus is ended, the RT is controlled to be advantageous RT. When a fall replay is won in the preparation mode or advantageous RT, the game is controlled in the normal gaming state, and when a bonus is won in the preparation mode, advantageous RT or the normal gaming state, the game is controlled to the internal RT. The gaming state is controlled to the bonus by the bonus winning, and the preparation mode is controlled after the bonus is completed. However, the present invention is not applicable only to the slot machine in which the gaming state is changed in this way.

  For example, a slot machine that is immediately controlled to be advantageous RT without going through the preparation mode or the like after the bonus is ended, and is controlled to disadvantageous RT (normal gaming state) when a predetermined disadvantage display result is derived here. The present invention can also be applied to. This disadvantage display result is stopped as shown in the nine alternative roles (1) to (9), which are derived according to the order of operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R like the fall replay in the above embodiment. Depending on the operation procedure (the order and timing of operations) of the buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, it is possible to obtain a symbol in which a missing role occurs or a symbol derived by missing a winning combination like a special event.

  Even in the slot machine where the gaming state is changed in this way, it is possible to notify the information that can specify the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for avoiding the derivation of the disadvantageous display result, and the right to do so It can be granted as an AT right.

  After the bonus is over, the game is controlled to the initial gaming state (normal gaming state). When a predetermined advantageous display result is derived, the advantageous RT is controlled until the predetermined advantageous prescribed number of games is consumed, and the predetermined disadvantageous display result is obtained. When derived, the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that is controlled to the disadvantaged RT until the predetermined number of disadvantageous games is consumed. The advantage display result and the disadvantage display result are derived in accordance with the order of operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R as in the fall replay in the above-described embodiment, and the nine choices (1) to (9). Depending on the operation procedure (the order and timing of operations) of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, it is possible to use a symbol that causes a missing action, or a symbol derived by missing a winning combination such as a special appearance. .

  Further, the advantageous display result and the disadvantageous display result here can be derived based on the winning flag of the same combination or the winning flag of the combination winning simultaneously. For example, it is also possible to apply the nine winning combinations (1) to (9) as the advantageous display result and apply the special appearance derived by the missed display as the disadvantage display result. In addition, when the replay for the fall replay other than the BAR replay is not the normal replay but the special replay “JAC- ☆ -JAC”, the special replay is applied as an advantageous display result, and the fall replay is used as a disadvantage display result. Can be applied.

  Even in the slot machine where the gaming state is changed in this way, information that can specify the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for avoiding the derivation of the disadvantageous display result (and the operation for deriving the advantageous display result) Information that enables the procedure to be specified) can be notified, and the right for that purpose can be granted as the AT right.

  In the above embodiment, when the AT right is granted in the advantageous RT (and internal RT), the AT (ART) is controlled only for 50 games for one AT right. It was. For example, if it is assumed that no bonus is won, if only one AT right was granted during the bonus, it will be controlled by the AT for 50 games from the control of the advantageous RT, but it will be granted during the bonus. If there were two AT rights, the AT was controlled only for 100 games from the advantageous RT control. Then, for the continuation of this AT, an AT continuation effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  The number of continuous games can be a plurality of types of advantageous game states (such as RT) controlled on the game control board 101 side, not the game state controlled on the side of the effect control board 102 as in the AT. If it is, it can be said that the same groaning effect as the AT continuation groaning effect in the above embodiment can be performed for the continuation. Further, even when a bonus is won in such an advantageous gaming state, the winning notification can be made with a roll-off effect.

  For example, after the big bonus is over, it is controlled to the normal gaming state, and in the normal gaming state, it is controlled to RT by deriving the RT symbol (which may be a symbol of a winning combination such as a small role or a replay, or a symbol of a winning combination) In the slot machine, the RT of 50 games can be controlled when the first RT symbol is derived, and the RT of 100 games can be controlled when the second RT symbol is derived.

  Also, in a slot machine controlled by RT after the big bonus is over, after the big bonus based on the big bonus (1) winning is finished, the big bonus based on the big bonus (2) winning after the 50 bonus game RT is finished. After the game is completed, it can be controlled to RT of 100 games. In these slot machines, for example, the RT continuous hitting effect is executed in the 49th and 50th games of RT, and when the bonus is won before the 50th game after the 41st game of RT, the RT continuous hitting effect is given. A bonus announcement may be made.

  In addition, it is preferable that these slot machines make it difficult for the player to recognize the type of RT symbol or the type of big bonus symbol. For example, both the first RT symbol and the second RT symbol can be configured by combining different types of symbols for each reel. When the first RT symbol and the second RT symbol are symbols of a small role, the number of medals to be paid out can be made the same regardless of the winning combination. When the first RT symbol is derived (the effect that can be executed when winning the big bonus (1)) and the effect that can be performed when the second RT symbol is derived, the same type of effect (no effect) (However, the selection ratios of the types of effects may be different).

  Both the Big Bonus (1) symbol and the Big Bonus (2) symbol are composed of combinations of different types of symbols for each reel, and there is a symbol that does not cause a loss due to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. can do. The effect executed when winning the big bonus (1) and the effect executed when winning the big bonus (2) can be the same. The effect executed with the big bonus based on the winning of the big bonus (1) and the effect executed with the big bonus based on the winning of the big bonus (2) can be the same. Furthermore, both the big bonus based on winning of the big bonus (1) and the big bonus based on winning of the big bonus (2) have game characteristics (for example, whether or not AT is accompanied) and end conditions (total number of medals paid out). Can be the same.

  Further, the variable display device 2 is arranged at the position of the liquid crystal display 4 in the slot machine 1 of FIG. 1 as a configuration that makes it difficult for the player to recognize the type of RT symbol or the type of big bonus symbol. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which an effect device such as a liquid crystal display is disposed at the position of the variable display device 2. It is preferable that the winning line set for the variable display device also includes an irregular configuration (such as a mountain-shaped or valley-shaped winning line in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment). .

  In these cases, regardless of whether the number of continuing games is controlled to 50 games RT or 100 games RT, it is executed in the rendering means such as the liquid crystal display 4 other than the symbols derived to the variable display device 2. There is no distinction such as production. That is, when the player misses which of the first RT symbol or the second RT symbol, or the big bonus (1) symbol or the big bonus (2) symbol is derived, it is difficult to understand the number of games that RT continues. can do.

  In the above embodiment, the winning flag of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2) or the regular bonus, the normal replay, the falling replay, the BAR replay, the cherry, the bell, and the nine selection roles (1) to (9). When the winning flag is set to overlap, the normal bonus replay, falling replay, BAR replay, cherry, bell, 9-choice (1) ~ than the big bonus (1), big bonus (2) or regular bonus The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled so as to give priority to the winning in (9).

  On the other hand, priority is given to the normal replay, fall replay, and BAR replay wins over the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or regular bonus, but the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or regular bonus The stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be performed in preference to the winning combination of cherry, bell, and nine alternative roles (1) to (9).

  In the above embodiment, the bonus game state controlled by winning the special role is controlled by the big bonus controlled by winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the regular bonus winning. There are regular bonuses, but instead of these, or in addition to these, a challenge bonus is provided as a special role, and the game state of the challenge bonus can be controlled by winning. Even after the end of the challenge bonus, the gaming state can be controlled in the preparation mode.

  When the gaming state is the challenge bonus, the maximum stop delay time for the right reel 3R is shortened from the normal 190 milliseconds to 75 milliseconds, and only one frame can be drawn, but depending on the result of the internal lottery It is possible to win prizes such as bells and cherries (that is, the winning flags of these prizes are set regardless of the internal lottery). That is, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, a small role can be won according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. The gaming state of the challenge bonus can be ended when, for example, the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 259.

  If an AT lottery is to be performed even in a game in the game state of the challenge bonus, the AT lottery in the challenge bonus is the role with the largest number of medals to be paid out among the small roles in each game in the challenge bonus (above In the case of this embodiment, it is possible to assume that the assumed payout number of medals when it is assumed that a prize is always won for Bell) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 255). Even if the assumed number of payouts does not exceed the predetermined number, the AT lottery is not performed after the challenge bonus is completed, as in the case of the big bonus in the above embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, the AT lottery for the big bonus is performed until the assumed payout number exceeds 271. On the other hand, it can be executed until the predetermined number of games is consumed in the big bonus. This predetermined number of games can be set to a number that is greater than the minimum number of digested games (28 games) in the big bonus or the expected number of digested games (about 30 games). If the challenge bonus is applied in the same manner, the predetermined number of games is the minimum number of games that can be used (25 games if the number of paid-out medals is 10 and the challenge bonus ends when the number of medals exceeds 249). Alternatively, the number of games can be larger than the number of games in which the net increase in the number of medals is maximized (26 games by generating nine winning combinations (1) to (9) only once).

  In the above embodiment, when the game state is controlled to the big bonus or the regular bonus, the bonus medium music is reproduced and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, and when the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous RT music When the player is in a game state other than that, the normal music is reproduced and output. Here, when the total number of added nets exceeds 1000 and the number of advantageous RT consecutive games is 5 times or more, the bonus medium music to be reproduced and output during the bonus is changed to the premier bonus medium music. The advantageous RT medium music to be reproduced and output was changed to the premier advantageous RT music, but in other game states, the net increase total exceeded 1000 and the number of advantageous RT consecutive resorts was 5 times or more. Even so, the music that was played back was the same as the normal music.

  However, if the total increase exceeds 1000 (or the number of advantageous RT consecutive games is 5 or more), even if the game state is other than the big bonus, regular bonus, and advantageous RT, the normal music It is good also as what reproduces and outputs the music different from. While in preparation mode or internal RT, the total number of net increase once exceeding 1000 may be reduced to 1000 or less, but it is not a gaming state that can be continued for a long period of time, so these There is no particular problem even if the total number of net increases may be less than 1000 while in the gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, when the net total increase of medals while the game continues without being controlled to the normal gaming state exceeds 1000, the number of advantageous RT games is further 5 times or more. In this case, the premier bonus medium music is reproduced and output as the bonus medium music, and the premier advantageous RT music is reproduced and output as the advantageous RT music. On the other hand, in addition to or instead of the number of advantageous RT consecutive games, bonuses while the game continues without being controlled in the normal gaming state (including only a big bonus but a regular bonus) Depending on the number of times controlled, the type of bonus medium music reproduced and output during the bonus and / or advantageous RT medium music reproduced and output during the advantageous RT may be changed.

  For example, when the total increase in medals exceeds 1000 while the game continues without being controlled to the normal gaming state, and the advantageous RT range is 5 times or more, the normal gaming state is further increased. If the number of times controlled by the big bonus is 3 or more while the game is continued without controlling the gaming state, the bonus bonus music is played and output as the bonus music, but less than 3 times. For example, the bonus medium music B may be reproduced and output. If the number of times controlled by the big bonus is 3 times or more, the music A in the premier bonus is reproduced and output, but if it is less than 3, the music B in the premier bonus may be reproduced and output.

  In the above embodiment, the net increase in the number of medals while the game continues without being controlled to the normal gaming state starts counting when the medals are first controlled to be advantageous RT. However, for example, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus are won in the preparation mode and the normal gaming state, and based on this, the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus and the regular bonus before the advantageous RT. Sometimes. In such a case, the net increase in the number of medals while the game continues without being controlled to the normal gaming state may start counting when the bonus is first controlled to the big bonus or the regular bonus.

  In the above embodiment, when the game state is controlled to the big bonus or the regular bonus, the bonus medium music is reproduced and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, and when the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous RT music It was supposed to be output. There are three types of bonus medium music: bonus medium music A, bonus medium B and premier bonus medium music. Advantageous RT medium music is advantageous RT medium music A, advantageous RT medium B and premier advantage RT. There are three types of medium music. Which music is played and output during bonus and advantageous RT is controlled to the advantageous RT first while the game continues without being controlled to the normal gaming state. It was decided that it would be decided according to the net increase in the number of medals and the number of advantageous RT villas.

  On the other hand, the effects during the bonus and advantageous RT may be performed by other effect means instead of or in addition to the reproduction of the bonus medium music and the advantageous RT music. For example, when the gaming state is controlled to a big bonus or a regular bonus, a bonus medium image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and when the gaming state is controlled to an advantageous RT, an advantageous RT image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. Also good.

  Here, the bonus medium image is provided with three types of bonus medium A, bonus medium B and premier bonus medium corresponding to the bonus medium A, bonus medium B and premier bonus medium. There are three types of images during RT corresponding to advantageous RT medium A, advantageous RT medium B, and premier advantageous RT medium, advantageous RT medium A, advantageous RT medium B, and premier advantageous RT medium image. It can be. Which image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 during the bonus or advantageous RT, the medal of the medal from when it was first controlled to the advantageous RT while the game continued without being controlled to the normal gaming state It can be determined according to the number of net increase and the number of advantageous RT consecutive resorts.

  In the above embodiment, both the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 and the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 are backed up by the battery, and the stored data is stored even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. It was to be retained. However, only the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 needs to be backed up by the battery, and the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 does not back up the battery and stores the data stored when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. May disappear.

  In the above embodiment, the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is initialized by changing the set value. However, the counter for counting the number of steps of the stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR, respectively. Only the value was not initialized. This prevents the player from perceiving that the setting values are changed because the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R cannot smoothly start rotating after the setting values are changed.

  In contrast, when the slot machine 1 is activated regardless of whether or not the setting value has been changed, that is, whether or not the slot machine 1 has been activated with the setting key switch 92 turned ON, the stepping motor step is performed. The counter value for counting the numbers may be initialized so that each excitation phase of the stepping motor is always excited in the initial pattern. In this case, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R behave the same immediately after activation regardless of whether or not the setting value is changed, so that the player is informed that the setting value has been changed. Can be prevented.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs the effect process in accordance with the command sent from the game control board 101. Of course, the commands sent from the game control board 101 are placed in a first-in first-out command reception buffer, and it is assumed that no processing is lost in the commands sequentially placed in the command reception buffer. In addition, a signal corresponding to the player's operation was not directly output to the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102.

  On the other hand, a touch panel capable of detecting the position touched by the player is provided as an effect operating means on the front surface of the liquid crystal display 4 controlled by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102, and touched on this touch panel. A signal corresponding to the selected position may be output to the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. And CPU121 shall perform an effect process according to the signal corresponding to the touch position detected by the touch panel in addition to the command received from the game control board 101. FIG.

  In addition, a command simulator (test game control board) can be connected to the effect control board 102 in place of the normal game control board 102 before shipment from the factory, and input from the command simulator. Based on various inspection commands, it is possible to inspect each effect means connected to the effect control board 102 and effect operation means such as a touch panel.

  Here, when receiving an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel, the CPU 121 displays, for example, a message “Please touch” on the liquid crystal display 4 on the rear surface while validating the entire surface of the touch panel. Whether or not a touch operation is detected can be checked. In this case, until a touch operation on the touch panel is detected, the CPU 121 can prohibit command reception interrupt processing and prohibit reception of new commands.

  In this way, when the inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel is received and the operation of the touch panel is performed accordingly, the command reception interrupt process is prohibited until the touch operation is detected, and the reception of a new command is prohibited. Therefore, even if a new command is received between the reception of the inspection command and the detection of the touch operation, the processing based on the new command is not performed. For this reason, even when an inspection command is erroneously transmitted without waiting for completion of the operation check of the touch panel, the operation check of the touch panel can be normally performed. Note that the same operation can be performed when an effect operation means other than the touch panel, for example, a button or a dial is applied as the effect operation means.

  In the above embodiment, the stop control table is selected in advance based on the setting status of the winning flag, the stop position of the symbol is determined with reference to the stop control table when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and the stop The slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the table system that stops the reel at the position has been described as an example. In contrast, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, pull-in control is performed so that the symbol of the winning symbol is aligned, or the symbol of the symbol that is not winning The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a control method in which the removal control is performed so as not to be aligned.

  In the control method, when the operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is detected, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are 190 milliseconds from the currently displayed symbol (the right reel 3R during the challenge bonus). Within 75 milliseconds) (within the range of 5 frames in total including the displayed symbol and the amount of pull-in (2 frames for the right reel 3R during the challenge bonus)) Then, it is determined whether or not there is a winning symbol for which the winning flag is set.

  If there is a symbol with a winning flag set (determined from the symbol of the role that is given priority for derivation in duplicate wins), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and select the winning line (already stopped) When there is a reel, the winning display mode can be derived along with the symbols on the stopped reel. Otherwise, a symbol for not winning any combination is selected and derived. That is, even when the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by this control method, it can be derived by stopping the symbols within the range of the maximum stop delay time after the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected. The display mode corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer peripheral portion, and the symbols are driven by rotational driving of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Was variably displayed. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving 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 a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls.

  In a so-called parrot, game balls used as game media are stored in a storage tray in the same physical form, and when the player operates the BET button, the game balls stored in the storage tray (upper plate) are stored. The number of game balls corresponding to the BET operation is taken into the parrot via a predetermined take-in route. The number of bets for playing one game is set by the game balls taken inside.

  In addition, when the player operates the checkout button in the parrot, if the bet number has already been set (except when the bet number is automatically set after the replay win), it depends on the set bet number. A number of game balls are discharged to the lower pan provided at the bottom of the slot machine. If the bet number is not set (including the case where the bet number is settled first), the game balls stored in the storage tray are discharged to the lower tray through a predetermined route. The lower plate is provided with a hole through which a game ball stored by a player operating a predetermined lever is passed through the lower plate, and the game ball box (so-called dollar box) is placed under the lower plate. If operated, the game ball owned by the player can be easily transferred to the game ball box.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display device 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4 Liquid crystal display 12L, 12C, 12R Stop button 101 Game control board 111 CPU
112 RAM
113 ROM
102 Production control board 121 CPU
122 RAM
123 ROM

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
And deriving control means in response to the operation of deriving operating means operated by a player in order to derive the displayed result on the variable display portion determination result of the pre-determining means derives the display result,
Special state control means for controlling to a special state after a special decision to control to a special state advantageous to the player is made;
Special notification execution means for executing a special notification indicating that the special decision has been made; and
Counting means for counting the number of digested games from the start game in which a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Specific state control means capable of controlling to a specific state advantageous to a player different from the special state until a delimited game in which the number of digested games becomes the delimited game number;
The specific state is a state in which at least a specific procedure, which is an operation procedure of the derivation operation unit corresponding to the specific display result, is notified when derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the predetermining unit,
The specific state control means performs control to end the specific state when the special determination is made while controlling to the specific state,
The special notification executing means includes
Wherein when said special decision is in the digestive game number is greater specific period than smaller predetermined number games than the number of delimiting game, the execution timing of the special notification executes the special notification is delayed until the delimiter game ,
When the special decision is made in a special period in which the number of digest games is equal to or less than the predetermined number of games, the special notification is executed without delaying the execution timing of the special notification until the break game ,
In the case of executing the special notification by delaying the execution timing of the special notification to the delimiter game, the specific display result can be derived by the predetermining means even in a period in which the execution timing of the special notification is delayed. The slot machine is characterized in that the specific procedure is notified when permitted .

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