JP6344699B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a swivel type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine, slot machine).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that has a plurality of types of gaming states and can be shifted from a plurality of types of gaming states to a single gaming state according to a predetermined transition condition (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a 1-bet switch that can be set to “1”, a 2-bet switch that can be set to “2”, and a “3” that can be set to “3”. A 3-bet switch is provided.

JP 2007-135836 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the number of active lines increases according to the set number of bets. Therefore, in various gaming states, the case where “3” is set as the number of bets is the most to the player. It is considered an advantageous game. Therefore, in such a gaming machine, regardless of the game state transition, if any unit game is set to “3” by operating the 3-bet switch, the player can play an advantageous game. It is thought that.

  By the way, in a gaming machine having a plurality of types of gaming states, such as the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, a gaming machine having the following configuration is conceivable in order to improve the fun about game characteristics. That is, when the betting amount is set to a predetermined first betting number in a plurality of gaming states, the first gaming state and the betting amount that are more advantageous to the player than when the predetermined second betting number is set When the second bet number is set, a gaming machine having a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than when the first bet number is set is conceivable.

  However, in the gaming machine having such a configuration, even if the game is advanced with the same betting number (for example, the first betting number) in any gaming state as in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, for example, When the gaming state shifts to the second gaming state, it becomes impossible to play a game advantageous to the player. Further, when the set gaming state is not clear to the player and it is difficult to determine whether the first gaming state or the second gaming state, the first betting number and the second betting number for the player Either of these can be selected. Therefore, the player may not be able to select an advantageous game according to the set game state.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to encourage the player to play an advantageous game according to the set game state.

  The present invention made to solve the above problems will be described below. In the following description, corresponding configuration names and expressions, reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like in [Description of Embodiments] to be described later are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of the present invention are not limited to this supplementary note.

<A> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A plurality of variable display sections (left reel 6L, middle reel 6C, right reel 6R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Bet number setting means (game control microcomputer 61 for executing step S411) capable of setting a predetermined bet number (the number of bets) based on a predetermined insertion operation for the game medium;
After setting the predetermined number of bets, based on a predetermined start operation for starting the variable display of the symbol, a winning combination determining means capable of determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of types of combinations with a predetermined probability ( A game control microcomputer 61) for executing step S504;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and a predetermined stop operation, stop control means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S803 or the like) capable of stopping the symbol,
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position according to the number of bets, the internal winning combination is established and a privilege is granted to grant a privilege according to the internal winning combination Means (game control microcomputer 61 for executing steps S209, S403 or S2403);
A gaming machine comprising gaming state setting means (gaming control microcomputer 61 for executing steps S2503, S2505 or S2506) for setting one gaming state from a plurality of gaming states when a predetermined condition is established ( Slot machine 1)
Using specific notification means (first bet button lamp 11L, etc.), provided with notification control means (execution control microcomputer 71 for executing steps S4903, S4905 or S4906) capable of controlling execution of predetermined notification;
The predetermined bet number includes a first bet number (for example, “1”) and a second bet number (for example, “2”),
In the plurality of gaming states, when the predetermined bet number is set to the first bet number, the first game is advantageous to the player than when the predetermined bet number is set to the second bet number. A state (first RT gaming state) and a second advantage that is more advantageous to the player than when the predetermined bet number is set to the first bet number when the predetermined bet number is set to the second bet number. There is a gaming state (second RT gaming state),
The notification control means includes
When the gaming state is the first gaming state, the first bet number for informing the user to set the predetermined bet number as the first bet number before setting the bet number by the bet number setting means. Notification (first button lamp lighting effect) can be executed,
When the gaming state is the second gaming state, the second bet number for informing the user to set the predetermined bet number to the second bet number before setting the bet number by the bet number setting means. A gaming machine that is capable of executing notification (second button lamp lighting effect).

  According to the invention of this configuration, when the gaming state is the first gaming state, the first bet number notification for notifying that the predetermined bet number is set to the first bet number before the bet number is set. Can be executed. Therefore, it is easy for the player to set the predetermined bet number as the first bet number in accordance with the notification when the game state is the first game state. Further, when the gaming state is the second gaming state, the second betting number notification for notifying that the predetermined betting number is set to the second betting number may be executed before the betting number is set. Accordingly, it is easy for the player to set the predetermined bet number as the second bet number in accordance with the notification when the game state is the second game state. Thus, by performing each notification, it is possible to encourage the player to play an advantageous game according to the set gaming state.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The privilege granting means
When a specific combination (such as a small combination 1) is established as the internal winning combination based on the predetermined start operation, the gaming state set at the time of the predetermined start operation as the grant of the privilege associated with the establishment And a payout number of game media according to a predetermined number of bets,
In the case where the first gaming state and the first bet number are set at the predetermined start operation, the payout number to be paid out with the establishment of the specific combination is the first payout amount at the predetermined start operation. More than the number of payouts to be paid out with the establishment of the specific combination when the game state and the second bet number are set,
In the case where the second gaming state and the second bet number are set at the predetermined start operation, the payout number to be paid out in association with the establishment of the specific combination is greater than the first payout amount at the predetermined start operation. 2. A gaming machine characterized in that when it is set to two gaming states and the first bet number, it is set to be larger than the number of payouts to be paid out when the specific combination is established.

  According to the invention of this configuration, when the first bet is set in the first gaming state, the payout number associated with the establishment of the specific combination is set to the second bet in the same first gaming state. It is set to be larger than the number of payouts when it is made. Also, when the second bet amount is set to the second bet number, the payout amount when the specific winning combination is set to the first bet amount in the same second game state. It is set more than the number of sheets. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of the number of bets that are advantageous in terms of the number of payouts when a specific winning combination is established.

<C> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The privilege granting means
When a specific combination (such as a small combination 1) is established as the internal winning combination based on the predetermined start operation, the gaming state set at the time of the predetermined start operation as the grant of the privilege associated with the establishment And a payout number of game media according to a predetermined number of bets,
The difference number obtained by subtracting the first bet number from the payout number to be paid out when the specific combination is established when the first gaming state and the first bet number are set at the predetermined start operation. Is the difference number obtained by subtracting the second bet number from the payout number to be paid out when the specific combination is established when the first game state and the second bet number are set at the predetermined start operation. More than
The difference number obtained by subtracting the second bet number from the payout number to be paid out when the specific combination is established when the second gaming state and the second bet number are set at the predetermined start operation. Is the difference number obtained by subtracting the first bet number from the payout number to be paid out when the specific combination is established when the second gaming state and the first bet number are set at the predetermined start operation. A gaming machine characterized by being set more than the above.

  According to the invention of this configuration, when the first bet number is set in the first gaming state, the difference number obtained by subtracting the first bet number from the number of payouts associated with establishment of the specific combination is the same as the first number. When the second bet number is set in one gaming state, it is set to be larger than the difference number obtained by subtracting the second bet number from the payout number associated with establishment of a specific combination. Further, when the second bet number is set in the second gaming state, the difference number obtained by subtracting the second bet number from the payout number associated with the establishment of the specific combination is the same in the second gaming state. When the number of bets is set, the number is set to be larger than the difference number obtained by subtracting the first bet number from the number of payouts associated with establishment of a specific combination. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of a bet number that is advantageous in terms of the net increase in the number of game media when a specific combination is established.

<D> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The winning combination determining means is
When the predetermined start operation is performed, a predetermined combination (BB combination) is determined for the internal winning combination with a determination probability corresponding to the gaming state and the predetermined bet number set at the predetermined start operation. Is what
When the first gaming state and the first bet number are set at the time of the predetermined start operation, the determination probability of determining the predetermined combination as the internal winning combination based on the predetermined start operation is more In the case where the first gaming state and the second bet number are set at the time of the predetermined start operation, the determination probability that the predetermined combination is determined to be the internal winning combination based on the predetermined start operation high,
In the case where the second gaming state and the second bet amount are set at the time of the predetermined start operation, the determination probability of determining the predetermined combination as the internal winning combination based on the predetermined start operation is more In the case where the second gaming state and the first bet amount are set at the time of the predetermined start operation, the determination probability that the predetermined combination is determined to be the internal winning combination based on the predetermined start operation A gaming machine characterized by being set high.

  According to the invention of this configuration, when the first bet is set in the first gaming state during the predetermined start operation, the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination based on the predetermined start operation The decision probability is set higher than the decision probability when the second bet number is set in the same first gaming state. In addition, the determination probability when the second betting state is set to the second bet number is set higher than the determination probability when the second betting state is set to the first betting number. . Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of the number of bets that are advantageous in terms of the ease of winning a predetermined combination.

<E> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
A plurality of bet operation sections (first bet button 11, second bet button 12, third bet button 13) that can be used for the predetermined insertion operation;
Game medium storage means (RAM 64) capable of storing the number of game media up to a predetermined upper limit,
The plurality of bet operation units include at least a first bet operation unit (first bet button 11) capable of setting the predetermined bet number as the first bet number, and the predetermined bet number as the second bet number. There is a second bet operation section (second bet button 12) that can be set to
The specific notifying means includes at least a first light emitting unit (first bet button lamp 11L) capable of indicating to the player to operate the first bet operation unit, and operating the second bet operation unit. There is a second light emitting part (second bet button lamp 12L) that can be shown to the player,
The notification control means includes
When the gaming state is the first gaming state, notification using the first light emitting unit can be executed as the first betting number notification,
When the gaming state is the second gaming state, the gaming machine is capable of executing notification using the second light emitting unit as the second betting number notification.

  According to the invention of this configuration, the specific notification means includes the first light emitting unit that can indicate to the player to operate the first bet operation unit, and when the gaming state is the first gaming state, The first betting number notification using one light emitting unit can be executed. In addition, the specific notification means includes a second light emitting unit that can indicate to the player to operate the second bet operation unit. When the gaming state is the second gaming state, the second light emitting unit is used. The second betting number notification may be executed. Therefore, it is easy for the player to notice that the notification has been made by the light emission of the light emitting unit, and it is possible to prompt the player to play an advantageous game according to the gaming state more reliably.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to encourage the player to play an advantageous game according to the set gaming state.

1 is an overall perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a conceptual diagram of the symbol attached | subjected to each reel. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure by the side of the main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure by the side of a sub control board. It is a whole functional block diagram. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of each game state. It is a table | surface which shows the kind of game player. It is a table | surface which shows the stop display design of a game combination. It is a table | surface which shows the payout number of game actors. It is a role lottery table. It is an extra number lottery table. It is a transfer lottery table. It is a flowchart of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a main control process. It is a flowchart of a power-on process. It is a flowchart of a bet / start operation acceptance process. It is a flowchart of a winning combination determination process. It is a flowchart of a reel rotation start control process. It is a flowchart of a reel rotation stop control process. It is a flowchart of 1st AT stop control processing. It is a flowchart of a stop control process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd AT stop control processing. It is a flowchart of a non-assist stop control process. It is a flowchart of a stop display symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a medal payout process. It is a flowchart of RT state processing. It is a flowchart of RT addition process. It is a flowchart of a BB state process. It is a flowchart of RT game state transition processing. It is a flowchart of AT processing. It is a flowchart of a sub control process. It is a flowchart of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a start command reception process. It is a flowchart of a role determination result command reception process. It is a flowchart of SB operation command reception processing. It is a flowchart of RT start command reception processing and RT continuation command reception processing. (A) is explanatory drawing of the image used for winning operation notification effect, (B) is explanatory drawing of the image used for winning operation success effect, (C) is explanatory drawing of the image used for winning operation failure effect. . (A) is explanatory drawing of the lamp lighting effect for 1st buttons, (B) is explanatory drawing of the lamp lighting effect for 2nd buttons, (C) is explanatory drawing of the lamp lighting effect for 3rd buttons. . It is a table | surface which shows the payout number of the game combination of the gaming machine which concerns on the example of a change.

1. Structure of Slot Machine A rotating type gaming machine (hereinafter also referred to as a slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall structure of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to the overall perspective view shown in FIG. 1 and the front view shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a main body 2 and a front door 3. The main body 2 has a box shape with the front open, and the front door 3 is attached to the front side of the main body 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. The main body 2 and the front door 3 form a housing BX of the slot machine 1. Specifically, when the front door 3 is in a closed state (that is, in a state as shown in FIG. 1), the front side of the main body 2 is closed by the front door 3. The main body 2 and the front door 3 are provided with a lock mechanism (not shown). Therefore, when the front door 3 is in a closed state, the main body 2 can be locked in a state in which it cannot be opened. For this reason, a person (for example, a player) other than the hall related person (hall manager) cannot touch the inside of the housing BX with the front door 3 opened. In this embodiment, locking by the locking mechanism can be released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 18 provided on the front door 3.

  A display panel 4 made of a resin plate is disposed above the center of the front door 3 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In the center of the display panel 4, three vertically long display windows 5L, 5C, 5R are provided side by side. Specifically, the left display window 5L, the middle display window 5C, and the right display window 5R are arranged in order from the left side. The display windows 5L, 5C, 5R are transparent, and are configured so that the inside of the main body 2 can be visually recognized through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. In addition, it is good also as one display window without the site | part which partitions off between each display window 5L, 5C, 5R.

  Inside the main body 2, a left reel 6L, a middle reel 6C, and a right reel 6R are stored. These reels 6L, 6C, 6R correspond to a plurality of variable display portions. Each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is formed in a cylindrical shape. Specifically, a reel tape described later having the same light-transmitting property is provided on the outer peripheral portion of a cylindrical drum portion (not shown) composed of a light-transmitting member (in this embodiment, a transparent resin member). 7L, 7C, and 7R (see FIG. 3) are wound once. Therefore, the symbol drawn on the left reel tape 7L is shown on the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 6L, the symbol drawn on the middle reel tape 7C is shown on the outer peripheral surface of the middle reel 6C, and the symbol drawn on the outer reel surface of the right reel 6R. The symbols drawn on the right reel tape 7R are respectively attached.

  A back lamp 49 (see FIG. 5) is provided inside each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. For this reason, when each back lamp 49 is lit, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are illuminated from the reel by the back lamp 49.

  Each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is rotatably supported. Specifically, each center axis is supported so as to be the rotation axis of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The rotation axes of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are arranged on the same axis. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are connected to the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. There is a one-to-one correspondence. Therefore, a part of the outer peripheral surface of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is in a state of being visible through the corresponding display windows 5L, 5C, 5R.

  Further, when the reels 6L, 6C, 6R rotate, the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are projected through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R as if they are moving from top to bottom. As a result, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are variably displayed from top to bottom within the frame of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. The reels 6L, 6C, 6R are connected to reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R (see FIG. 4) such as stepping motors, respectively, and are driven by the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R. 6C and 6R can be independently driven to rotate.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 3, the symbols attached to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R will be described. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of strip-shaped reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R forming the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R. The left reel tape 7L is used for the left reel 6L, the middle reel tape 7C is used for the middle reel 6C, and the right reel tape 7R is used for the right reel 6R. As shown in FIG. 3, on each reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R, 20 symbols are drawn in a line along the longitudinal direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3). In FIG. 3, frame numbers “1” to “20” are assigned to the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R, but these frame numbers are given for convenience of explanation. It is not actually attached to the reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R, and further to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Further, although the number of symbols attached to each reel is 20 each, other numbers such as 21 may be used.

  Each reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R has a plurality of types of symbols. Specifically, “Red Seven” symbol, “Cherry 1” symbol, “Cherry 2” symbol, “Watermelon 1” symbol, “Watermelon 2” symbol, “Watermelon 3” symbol, “Bell” symbol, “Replay” symbol, There are a “blank 1” design, a “blank 2” design, a “blank 3” design and a “blank 4” design (see FIG. 3).

  In this embodiment, the “cherry 1” symbol and the “cherry 2” symbol are identically used in appearance. However, identification is possible on reel control. These “Cherry 1” symbol and “Cherry 2” symbol are collectively referred to as “Cherry” symbols. The “watermelon 1” symbol, the “watermelon 2” symbol, and the “watermelon 3” symbol also use the same symbol in appearance, but can be identified on the reel control. These “watermelon 1” symbol, “watermelon 2” symbol, and “watermelon 3” symbol are collectively referred to as “watermelon” symbols. The “Blank 1” symbol, “Blank 2” symbol, “Blank 3” symbol, and “Blank 4” symbol also use the same symbol in appearance, but are identifiable on reel control. These “blank 1” symbol, “blank 2” symbol, “blank 3” symbol, and “blank 4” symbol are collectively referred to as “blank” symbols.

  The “Cherry 1” symbol and the “Cherry 2” symbol may be visually different from each other. In addition, the “watermelon 1” symbol, the “watermelon 2” symbol, and the “watermelon 3” symbol may be different from each other in appearance. In addition, at least one of the “blank 1” symbol, the “blank 2” symbol, the “blank 3” symbol, and the “blank 4” symbol may be a symbol different from other symbols. Further, although the above 11 types of symbols are used as the symbols of the reel, it is possible to adopt a mode using 12 or more types of symbols or a mode using 2 to 10 types of symbols.

  The number of symbols visible through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R is mainly determined by the vertical length of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. In this embodiment, the number of symbols visible to the player is three for each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (see the circles indicated by broken lines in FIG. 2). For this reason, when all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are stopped, nine symbols are visible through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 is provided with an effective line L1 that connects the positions where the symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R can be visually recognized. The effective line L1 is a line connecting the middle symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the middle symbol of the right reel 6R, which is indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. Of the positions where the symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R can be visually recognized, the position that forms the effective line L1 corresponds to a predetermined position.

  When the stop display symbol corresponding to the game combination shown in FIG. 9 is stopped on the active line L1, the game combination is established. When a game combination is established, a privilege for paying out a predetermined number of game medals (hereinafter also simply referred to as medals) as a game medium, a privilege for changing the game state, and a privilege for re-game are given. Details on the combination of symbols and the bonus when a game combination is established will be described later.

  For example, the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the upper symbol of the middle reel 6C, the line connecting the upper symbol of the right reel 6R, the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the lower symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R. A straight line other than the effective line L1, such as a connected line, a line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, a middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and a lower symbol of the right reel 6R, may be used as the effective line. Further, for example, a line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, the upper symbol of the right reel 6R, the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R. Instead of a straight line, such as a connected line, a symmetrical line may be used as the effective line. Further, for example, a line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, the middle symbol of the right reel 6R, the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the middle symbol of the right reel 6R. An effective line may be an asymmetrical line instead of a straight line such as a connected line. A plurality of effective lines may be provided by using a plurality of the above-described lines.

  Returning to FIG. 1, on the lower left side of the display panel 4, a start lever 8 that can be operated by the player to start the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is provided. When the start lever 8 is operated while a predetermined number of medals according to the gaming state are inserted, the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started, and the symbol is displayed through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. Fluctuation display is started.

  Further, stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R capable of individually stopping the rotating reels 6L, 6C, 6R are provided at the lower center of the display panel 4 and to the right of the start lever 8. (See FIGS. 1 and 2).

  The left stop button 9L can stop the rotation drive of the left reel 6L. Therefore, when the player operates (presses) the left stop button 9L while the left reel 6L is rotating, the rotation of the left reel 6L is stopped based on the operation. Thereby, the symbol attached to the left reel 6L is changed from the change display to the stop display. Further, the middle stop button 9C can stop the rotational driving of the middle reel 6C. Therefore, when the player operates (presses) the middle stop button 9C while the middle reel 6C is rotating, the rotation of the middle reel 6C is stopped based on the operation. Thereby, the symbol attached to the middle reel 6C is changed from the change display to the stop display. The right stop button 9R can stop the rotation of the right reel 6R. Therefore, when the player operates (presses) the right stop button 9R while the right reel 6R is rotating, the rotation of the right reel 6R is stopped based on the operation. Thereby, the symbol attached to the right reel 6R is changed from the change display to the stop display.

  In addition, a medal slot 10 is provided in front of the lower right side of the display panel 4 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The medal slot 10 is used to insert a medal into the slot machine 1 as a bet operation for performing a unit game (one game, a slot game, or simply a game). In the medal insertion slot 10, a inserted medal detection sensor 10a for detecting a inserted medal is provided (see FIG. 4). For this reason, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 10, a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted is output from the inserted medal detection sensor 10a.

  A first bet button 11, a second bet button 12, and a third bet button 13 are provided on the left side of the medal insertion slot 10 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The first bet button 11, the second bet button 12, and the third bet button 13 correspond to a plurality of bet operation units. Further, in this embodiment, for example, when a first RT gaming state to be described later is “first gaming state”, the first bet button 11 corresponds to a “first betting operation unit”. In this case, if a second RT gaming state to be described later is a “second gaming state”, the second bet button 12 corresponds to a “second betting operation unit”. On the other hand, if a third RT gaming state described later is a “second gaming state”, the third bet button 13 corresponds to a “second betting operation unit”.

  The slot machine 1 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus medals and paid-out medals as virtual medals until a predetermined maximum value (specifically, 50). When this credit function is valid, the number of virtual medals stored and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 64 (corresponding to the game medium storage means) is below the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R in the display panel 4. It is displayed on the credit number display lamp 21 provided on the left side (see FIG. 2).

  The first bet button 11 described above is a bet button for inserting one virtual medal in accordance with a single pressing operation. The second bet button 12 is a bet button for inserting two virtual medals in accordance with a single pressing operation. The third bet button 13 is a bet button for inserting three virtual medals in accordance with a single pressing operation. Therefore, the player can use the virtual medal stored in the credit function for the unit game by pressing the first bet button 11, the second bet button 12, or the third bet button 13. . That is, the operation of the first bet button 11, the second bet button 12, or the third bet button 13 corresponds to a medal (game medium) insertion operation. The RAM 64 will be described in detail later.

  Each of the bet buttons 11, 12, and 13 is made of a translucent resin member, and a bet button lamp (first bet button lamp 11L, second bet button is provided on the inner side (inner side) thereof. Lamp 12L and third bet button lamp 13L) are arranged. For this reason, when the first bet button lamp 11L is lit, it is possible to make the first bet button 11 appear to be lit, and it is possible to draw the player's attention to the first bet button 11. ing. Further, when the second bet button lamp 12L is lit, it is possible to make the second bet button 12 appear to be lit, and it is possible to draw the player's attention to the second bet button 12. Yes. Further, when the third bet button lamp 13L is lit, it is possible to make the third bet button 13 appear to be lit, and it is possible to draw the player's attention to the third bet button 13. Yes.

  The first bet button lamp 11L, the second bet button lamp 12L, and the third bet button lamp 13L all correspond to specific notification means. Further, in this embodiment, for example, when a first RT gaming state to be described later is a “first gaming state”, the first bet button lamp 11L corresponds to a “first light emitting unit”. In this case, if a second RT gaming state to be described later is set to a “second gaming state”, the second bet button lamp 12L corresponds to a “second light emitting unit”. On the other hand, if a third RT gaming state to be described later is a “second gaming state”, the third bet button lamp 13L corresponds to a “second light emitting unit”.

  A settlement switch 14 is provided on the left side of the start lever 8 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The settlement switch 14 is a switch for enabling or disabling the credit function. For this reason, for example, when the settlement switch 14 is operated in a situation where virtual medals are stored and stored, the number of medals displayed on the credit number display lamp 21 becomes the medal shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. It is paid out from the payout exit 30.

  Further, stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are respectively provided in the display panel 4 below the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R (see FIG. 2). Specifically, a left stop notification lamp 20L is provided immediately below the left display window 5L, a middle stop notification lamp 20C is provided immediately below the middle display window 5C, and a right stop notification lamp 20R is provided immediately below the right display window 5R. Has been placed. The stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R are used to notify the player of the “correct answer pressing order” of the small combination 3, 4, 5 (first bell small combination) selected at the time of setting an AT (assist time) described later. It is a lamp. Thus, for example, when the AT is set and the “small role 4” in which the first reel to be stopped is the middle reel 6C is won, only the middle stop notification lamp 20C among the three stop notification lamps is all reels. Lights during rotation. The small roles 3, 4, 5 and the correct answer pressing order will be described in detail later.

  Further, a displayable display lamp 22, a replay display lamp 23, and an acquired number display lamp 24 are provided below the right display window 5R in the display panel 4 (see FIG. 2). The insertable display lamp 22 lights to notify that a medal can be inserted. The re-game display lamp 23 is lit to notify that a re-game combination has been established in the previous unit game and an automatic bet process described later has been performed. The acquired number display lamp 24 is composed of a 7-segment display, and displays the number of medals to be paid out according to the number of payouts associated with the winning of a game player, or an error generated during the game. Information (error code) is displayed.

  Further, a game start display lamp 25 and an inserted number display lamp 26 are provided on the left side of the credit number display lamp 21 (see FIG. 2). The game start display lamp 25 lights to notify that the game can be started, that is, that the operation of the start lever 8 can be accepted. The inserted number display lamp 26 includes three lamps, and a bet operation (medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 10, automatic bet processing, or operation of the first bet button 11, the second bet button 12, or the third bet button 13). As a result, the number of lamps corresponding to the number corresponding to the insertion of medals is turned on.

  Further, a special game combination notification lamp 27 is provided at a position on the lower right side of the right display window 5R in the display panel 4 (see FIG. 2). The special gaming role notification lamp 27 consisting of three lamps was selected as “BB role”, “Small role 1 (cherry small role)” or “Small role 2 (watermelon small role)” when the gaming state is set to AT described later. In this case, a lamp corresponding to the above-mentioned game combination is turned on. Therefore, when the BB combination is won at the AT setting (in this embodiment, when the BB combination is won in the RT gaming state), the special game combination notification lamp 27 corresponding to the BB combination rotates the reel. Lights inside. Further, when winning the small role 1 at the time of AT setting (in this embodiment, when winning the small role 1 when in the BB gaming state or in the RT gaming state) The lamp corresponding to the small role 1 is turned on while the reel is rotating. Further, when winning the small role 2 at the time of AT setting (in this embodiment, when winning the small role 2 in the BB gaming state or in the RT gaming state) The lamp corresponding to the small role 2 is turned on while the reel is rotating. Therefore, the player can stop the rotating reels 6L, 6C, 6R with the aim of establishing a winning combination of the BB role, the small role 1 or the small role 2 based on the lighted special game role notification lamp 27. It is.

  Further, a medal payout opening 30 for paying out medals to the player and a lower tray 31 for storing up to a predetermined amount of medals paid out by the medal payout opening 30 are disposed at the lower part of the front door 3. (See FIGS. 1 and 2).

  On the other hand, on the upper part of the front door 3, a plurality of effect lamps 40 that light up or flash as the game progresses and a pair of left and right speakers that can output various sound effects and other sounds as the game progresses 41 and a display screen 42a of the image display device 42 capable of displaying various information to the player. The image display device 42 is for executing various image effects as the game progresses. The various image effects include, for example, a background image effect according to the gaming state, a winning operation notification effect (see FIG. 38A), a winning operation success effect (see FIG. 38B), and a winning operation failure effect. (See FIG. 38C).

  Also, an open / close detection sensor 53a for detecting opening / closing of the front door 3, a reset / setting button 15 and a setting display lamp 28 are provided on the back side of the front door 3 which is inside the housing BX (see FIG. 4). The reset / setting button 15 is capable of a predetermined operation when the front door 3 is open. In normal times, it functions as a reset switch for canceling the error state or the stop state. That is, when the reset / setting button is operated (pressed) during normal operation, the data stored in the RAM 64 is deleted and the work area of the RAM 64 is initialized. On the other hand, when the setting is changed, it functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value. At this time, the set value (any one of “1” to “6”) is lit and displayed on the setting display lamp 28 as the reset / setting button 15 is operated.

  Also, inside the main body 2 of the slot machine 1, a medal safe (not shown) that stores medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 10, and medals stored in the medal safe are paid out from the medal payout opening 30. For this purpose, a hopper 54 (see FIG. 4), a payout medal detection sensor 52a (see FIG. 4) for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper 54, and a power supply box (not shown) are provided. In the power supply box, there are a power switch 59 (see FIG. 4) for operation when the power to the slot machine 1 is turned on and off, and a setting key switch 16 (see FIG. 4) for switching to the setting change mode. Is provided.

2. Next, the circuit configuration (electrical connection configuration) of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. A main control board 60 shown in FIG. 4 is a board (electronic circuit board) having a microcomputer (game control microcomputer) 61 installed on the circuit board as a main component. The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62, a ROM 63, a RAM 64, and an I / O (input / output circuit) 69.

  The CPU 62 performs control related to the game based on, for example, the control program shown in FIGS. 14 to 31 stored in the ROM 63. The CPU 62 includes a clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) for generating a clock pulse, a random number generator (not shown) for generating a predetermined range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535), and a generated random number. Is connected to a sampling circuit (not shown) for extracting at least one value in accordance with the application. The CPU 62 executes a control program based on the clock pulse generated by the clock pulse generation circuit. In addition, using the random number value extracted by the sampling circuit, for example, determination of a game combination (lottery), lottery of the number of additions described later in the RT gaming state, and the like are performed.

  In addition to the control program described above, the ROM 63 transmits table data such as a role lottery table (FIG. 11) described later, an extra number lottery table (FIG. 12), a transfer lottery table (FIG. 13), etc. Various commands and the like are stored. The RAM 64 has a storage area for storing various data determined by executing the control program.

  The game control microcomputer 61 is connected to various sensors, switches, and boards described below. That is, the start detection sensor 8a, inserted medal detection sensor 10a, first bet detection sensor 11a, second bet detection sensor 12a, and third bet detection sensor 13a shown in FIG. 4 are connected. The start detection sensor 8a detects the operation of the start lever 8 and outputs a signal. The inserted medal detection sensor 10a detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 10 and outputs a signal. That is, the inserted medal detection sensor 10 a detects a medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 10 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The first bet detection sensor 11a detects the operation (pressing operation) of the first bet button 11 and outputs a signal. The second bet detection sensor 12a detects the operation (pressing operation) of the second bet button 12 and outputs a signal. The third bet detection sensor 13a detects the operation (pressing operation) of the third bet button 13 and outputs a signal. In other words, the first bet detection sensor 11a, the second bet detection sensor 12a, and the third bet detection sensor 13a all detect the insertion operation using the virtual medal and detect it by the game control microcomputer 61 (main control board 60). Output a signal.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 is connected with a spinning cylinder detection sensor 50a, a reel position detection sensor 51a, a payout medal detection sensor 52a, and three SB detection sensors 9LA, 9CA, 9RA (see FIG. 4). The rotating cylinder detection sensor 50a outputs a signal when the rotational speed of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R reaches a predetermined set speed. The reel position detection sensor 51a detects where the reel reference position (for example, the position of the frame number “1” shown in FIG. 3) of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped and outputs a signal. The payout medal detection sensor 52a detects a medal paid out to the outside by driving the hopper 54 and outputs a signal.

  The three SB detection sensors 9LA, 9CA, and 9RA detect the operation (pressing operation) of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R, respectively, and output signals. Specifically, the left SB detection sensor 9LA detects an operation of the left stop button 9L and outputs an operation signal. The middle SB detection sensor 9CA detects an operation of the middle stop button 9C and outputs an operation signal. The right SB detection sensor 9RA detects an operation of the right stop button 9R and outputs an operation signal. Therefore, when any one stop button is operated, an operation signal is output from the SB detection sensor corresponding to the operated stop button to the game control microcomputer 61 (main control board 60).

  In addition to the open / close detection sensor 53a, the settlement switch 14 and the setting key switch 16, a reset detection sensor 15a is connected (see FIG. 4). The reset detection sensor 15a detects the operation (pressing operation) of the reset / setting button 15 and outputs a signal.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 61 includes the above-described various display lamps (specifically, the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R, the credit number display lamp 21, the insertable display lamp 22, the re-game display lamp 23, and the acquisition. A number display lamp 24, a game start display lamp 25, an inserted number display lamp 26, a special game combination notification lamp 27, and a setting display lamp 28) are connected (see FIG. 4). For this reason, the game control microcomputer 61 can control various display lamps (for example, control of turning on / off and displaying numerical values).

  The game control microcomputer 61 is connected to the hopper 54 described above and reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R for rotationally driving the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. For this reason, the game control microcomputer 61 can control the medal payout by the hopper 54 and drive control of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R by the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R.

  A power supply board 92 is connected to the game control microcomputer 61 (see FIG. 4). The power supply board 92 is a board for supplying power to a sub control board 70 and an image control board 80 described later in addition to the main control board 60. The power switch 59 is installed on the power board 92.

  Further, a sub control board 70 shown in FIG. 5 is connected to the game control microcomputer 61. The sub control board 70 is a board having a microcomputer (production control microcomputer) 71 installed on the circuit board as a main component. The effect control microcomputer 71 is composed of a CPU 72, a ROM 73, a RAM 74, and an I / O 79 in the same manner as the game control microcomputer 61.

  The CPU 72 generates an effect using an image or an effect using a lamp or an audio based on a control program shown in FIGS. 32 to 37, for example, stored in the ROM 73 in response to a command transmitted from the main control board 60. Control related to the effect used. A random number generator (not shown) and a sampling circuit (not shown) are connected to the CPU 72 in the same manner as the CPU 62 of the main control board 60. For example, an effect pattern is selected using a random number value extracted by the sampling circuit. Do. The ROM 73 stores the control program and various data. The RAM 74 has a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data transmitted from the main control board 60.

  In this embodiment, information transmission (signal transmission) from the sub control board 70 to the main control board 60 is impossible. That is, the signal from the sub control board 70 is not output to the main control board 60.

  In addition, a speaker 41 is connected to the effect control microcomputer 71 (see FIG. 5). For this reason, the production control microcomputer 71 can control sound output such as voice, music, and sound effects through the speaker 41. In this embodiment, data such as voice is stored in the ROM 73 of the effect control microcomputer 71.

  The effect control microcomputer 71 includes the effect lamp 40, the back lamp 49, and the bet button lamp (the first bet button lamp 11L, the second bet button lamp 12L, and the third bet button lamp 13L). Etc. are connected (see FIG. 5). For this reason, the lighting control microcomputer 71 can control lighting of these lamps. The effect control microcomputer 71 is connected to the above-described power supply board 92 as in the game control microcomputer 61 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

  Further, an image control board 80 shown in FIG. 5 is connected to the effect control microcomputer 71. The image control board 80 includes a CPU 82, a ROM 83, a RAM 84, and an I / O 89 (see FIG. 5). The ROM 83 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 42 (display screen 42a). The RAM 84 is a memory for developing image data.

  The image control board 80 performs output control of the effect image displayed on the image display device 42. That is, the CPU 82 reads image data from the ROM 83 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 71. Then, the read image data is expanded in the RAM 84 and the effect image is displayed on the display screen 42 a of the image display device 42. The image control board 80 is connected to the above-described power supply board 92 as in the case of the game control microcomputer 61 and the effect control microcomputer 71 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

3. Description of Functional Blocks Next, functional blocks of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 includes an operation signal output unit 99, a main control unit 100, and a sub control unit (sub control unit) 200. The operation signal output means 99 outputs a signal corresponding to each game operation mainly performed by the player. Each game operation includes, for example, a bet operation for betting a medal, a start operation for starting a winning combination determination process (operation of the start lever 8), and a rotation stop of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. Stop operation (operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R) and the like.

  Signals output from the operation signal output means 99 include stop button operation signals (left stop button operation signal, middle stop button operation signal, right stop button operation signal), inserted medal signal, first bet signal, and second bet signal. , A third bet signal and a start signal. The stop button operation signal is a signal output from the SB detection sensor corresponding to the stop button when any one of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R is operated (pressing operation). Specifically, when the left stop button 9L is operated, a left stop button operation signal is output from the left SB detection sensor 9LA. When the middle stop button 9C is operated, a middle stop button operation signal is output from the middle SB detection sensor 9CA. When the right stop button 9R is operated, a right stop button operation signal is output from the right SB detection sensor 9RA.

  The inserted medal signal is a signal output from the inserted medal detection sensor 10 a when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The first bet signal is a signal output from the first bet detection sensor 11a when the first bet button 11 is operated (pressed down). The second bet signal is a signal output from the above-described second bet detection sensor 12a when the second bet button 12 is operated (pressed down). The third bet signal is a signal output from the above-described third bet detection sensor 13a when the third bet button 13 is operated (pressed down). The start signal is a signal output from the above-described start detection sensor 8a when the start lever 8 is operated.

  The main control means 100 shown in FIG. 6 performs main control regarding the progress of the game using the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The main control unit 100 includes a bet management unit 101, a winning combination determination unit 102, a variation display start unit 103, a variation display stop unit 104, a stop display symbol determination unit 105, a privilege grant unit 106, a game state setting unit 107, and a setting change unit. 108, first information storage means 109, and command transmission means 110. Furthermore, an AT control means 111 and a game addition lottery means 112 are provided. Each of the above-described means in the main control means 100 is stored in the CPU 62, ROM 63, RAM 64, and other hardware constituting the game control microcomputer 61 arranged on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software such as a control program. That is, in this embodiment, the main control board 60 is configured to include the main control means 100.

  The bet management unit 101 is set by a bet operation (specifically, a medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 10 or a pressing operation of the first bet button 11, the second bet button 12, or the third bet button 13). It is configured to perform a process of determining whether or not the number of bets (the number of bets) has reached the game start possible number according to the gaming state. Further, the automatic betting process is performed in the next unit game as the re-game combination is established. When the number of bets has reached the number of games that can be started, the start signal from the start detection sensor 8a accompanying the operation of the start lever 8 can be received. The automatic betting process is a process of automatically setting a state where the same number of medals as the number of bets in the immediately preceding unit game are bet without reducing the number of medals held by the player. In the present embodiment, these processes correspond to a bet / start operation acceptance process in step S203 described later.

  The bet management unit 101 includes a bet number setting unit 101A. The bet number setting means 101A is configured to perform a process of setting the bet number (betting number) set by the betting operation in a predetermined storage area. In this embodiment, this process corresponds to a process in step S411 described later.

  The winning combination determining means 102 receives a start signal from the start detection sensor 8a in response to the operation of the start lever 8 and, based on a predetermined winning probability, draws a plurality of types of game players including a BB combination to be described later ( It is configured to perform a winning combination determination process that can execute (determination). In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a winning combination determination process in step S205 described later. In this winning combination determining process, one random number (numerical value) is obtained from a random number generated by a random number generator (not shown) by a sampling circuit (not shown), and then the random number is determined as a winning lottery table (FIG. 11). It is configured so as to determine which of the game actors (and losers) set to “.”

  The variable display start unit 103 is configured to perform a process of starting rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R all at once after a game combination is selected by the winning combination determination process. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a reel rotation start control process in step S206 described later. Further, the variable display stop means 104 is based on the input of a stop button operation signal accompanying the operation (pressing operation) of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, and the reels 6L, 6C corresponding to the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, respectively. , 6R can be processed to stop rotation. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a reel rotation stop control process in step S207 described later. Note that the variable display start unit 103 and the variable display stop unit 104 may be combined into a reel control unit. In such a case, the reel control means is configured to be able to execute a reel rotation start control process and a reel rotation stop control process.

  The stop display symbol judging means 105 recognizes the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line L1 by the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, and based on the combination of symbols, a game combination (BB combination) Or a small combination 1 to 8 or a re-playing combination). In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a stop display symbol determination process in step S208 described later.

  The privilege granting means 106 is configured to perform processing that can grant a privilege according to the established game combination when it is determined by the stop display symbol determination means 105 that the game combination has been established. ing. The privilege granting means 106 includes a payout means 106A. The payout means 106A performs a process of paying out medals when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line L1 by the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals. It is configured. In the present embodiment, the process of paying out medals when the combination of symbols relating to the payout of medals is stopped and displayed corresponds to the medal payout process in step S209 described later.

  The gaming state setting means 107 is triggered by the establishment of condition A, condition B, condition C or condition D, which will be described later, and a non-RT gaming state, a BB gaming state and an RT gaming state (first RT gaming state, second RT gaming state) which will be described later. Or the third RT gaming state) can be processed to shift to any gaming state. The transition process to the BB gaming state triggered by the establishment of the condition A in this embodiment corresponds to a process in step S2403 described later. In addition, the transition process to the RT gaming state triggered by the satisfaction of the condition B in this embodiment corresponds to a process in step S2410 described later. In addition, the transition process to the non-RT gaming state triggered by the establishment of the condition C in this embodiment corresponds to the process of step S2011 described later. In addition, in the present embodiment, the transition process to any one of the first RT gaming state, the second RT gaming state, and the third RT gaming state triggered by the establishment of the condition D is performed in the processing of steps S2503, S2505, or S2506 described later. Equivalent to. The first RT gaming state, the second RT gaming state, and the third RT gaming state will be described in detail later.

  The setting change means 108 changes the setting change mode to the setting change mode using the setting key switch 16 described above, and then sets the game player's winning probability and the like in six steps (setting value 1 to setting value 6) by operating the reset / setting button 15. It is configured to perform a setting change process to be changed at. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a setting value change process in step S304 described later.

  The first information storage unit 109 is configured to store information on the game player selected by the processing by the winning combination determination unit 102, information on the game state set by the game state setting unit 107, and the like. A predetermined storage area for storing each information is provided. In this embodiment, it corresponds to the RAM 64 of the game control microcomputer 61 described above.

  The command transmission unit 110 is configured to perform processing for transmitting various commands related to games to the sub-control unit 200. In this embodiment, this process corresponds to a process in step S106 described later.

  The AT control unit 111 is configured to perform processing related to setting of AT (assist time). The AT is a function for notifying a winning game player and notifying about a pressing order. The notification at AT is performed, for example, at least during the rotation of the reel in the period from the operation of the start lever 8 to the rotation of all the reels until the rotation of all the reels stops. When the AT is set, the above functions work in the unit game during the period from the start to the end of the setting. The state where the AT is set is referred to as a special notification state. In this embodiment, the AT control unit 111 sets the AT when the gaming state shifts from the non-RT gaming state to the BB gaming state when a condition A described later is satisfied. Then, the AT is terminated when the gaming state shifts from the RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state when a condition C described later is satisfied. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to an AT process in step S212 described later.

  The game extra lottery means 112 is configured to perform a process of determining, by lottery, a privilege (extra number of unit games that can be executed in the RT game state) to extend an RT game state, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the processing corresponds to RT addition processing in step S2002 described later.

  The sub-control means 200 shown in FIG. 6 performs predetermined effect control according to the game situation. The sub-control unit 200 includes a command reception unit 201, an effect execution processing unit 202, and a second information storage unit 203. Furthermore, the notification effect control means 204 is provided. Each of the above-described means in the sub-control means 200 is stored in the ROM 73 and the hardware such as the CPU 72, ROM 73, and RAM 74 that make up the effect control microcomputer 71 arranged on the sub-control board 70 shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software such as a control program. That is, the sub control board 70 of this embodiment is configured to include the sub control means 200.

  The command receiving means 201 is configured to receive various commands relating to the game from the main control means 100 and to perform processing for controlling execution of various effects based on the commands. In the present embodiment, this processing corresponds to processing in steps S4002 and S4003 described later.

  The effect execution processing means 202 executes a process of executing an image effect using the image display device 42, a process of executing an effect using the effect lamp 40 and the back lamp 49, and a sound effect using the speaker 41. It is comprised so that processing can be performed. In the present embodiment, these processes correspond to processes in steps S4004 to S4006 described later.

  The second information storage unit 203 is configured to store information transmitted from the main control unit 100, game information created based on the information, information on effect control, and the like. A storage area is provided. In this embodiment, it corresponds to the RAM 74 of the effect control microcomputer 71 described above.

  The notification effect control means 204, when set to various RT gaming states (the first RT gaming state, the second RT gaming state, or the third RT gaming state) that make up the RT gaming state, gives a notification effect according to the RT gaming state. It is configured to perform processing to be executed. Specifically, when the gaming state is controlled to the first RT gaming state, a process of executing a notification effect for informing the player to set “1” as the number of bets is performed. In addition, when the second RT gaming state is controlled, a process of executing a notification effect for notifying that “2” is set as the number of bets is performed. Further, when the gaming state is controlled to the third RT gaming state, a process of executing a notification effect for informing the player to set “3” as the number of bets is performed. In this embodiment, the process corresponds to a process in step S4903, S4905, or S4906 described later. The notification effect according to various RT game states will be described in detail later.

  In this embodiment, for example, when the first RT gaming state is the “first gaming state”, the bet number “1” corresponds to the “first betting number”. In this case, if the second RT gaming state is the “second gaming state”, the bet number “2” corresponds to the “second betting number”. On the other hand, if the third RT gaming state is the “second gaming state”, the bet number “3” corresponds to the “second betting number”.

4). Game State The slot machine 1 has a non-RT game state, a BB game state, and an RT game state shown in FIG. The RT gaming state includes a first RT gaming state, a second RT gaming state, and a third RT gaming state.

  The non-RT gaming state is a normal gaming state that is standard in this embodiment. For example, as shown in the winning lottery table of FIG. 11, the total number of random values assigned to the re-playing player described later is set to “9000”. In this embodiment, when the condition A is satisfied when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the non-RT gaming state to the BB gaming state (see FIG. 7). The condition A is that the BB combination is won by the lottery of the game combination and the BB combination is established (the winning of the BB combination is established). The stop display symbols on the effective line L1 where the BB combination is established will be described in detail later.

  In this embodiment, the AT is not set when the gaming state is set to the non-RT gaming state. For this reason, when a game combination is won in the non-RT gaming state, the above-mentioned lamps (stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R and special game combination notification lamp 27) are not notified.

  The BB gaming state is a special gaming state in which advantageous gaming conditions are set for the player over the normal gaming state (the non-RT gaming state). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the winning combination of the small part 3, the small part 7 and the small part 8, the overlapping winning of the small part 4, the small part 6 and the small part 8, and the small part 5, the small part 6 , The number of random values assigned to the small winning combination 7 is more in the BB gaming state than in the non-RT gaming state. Therefore, when the gaming state is the BB gaming state, it is easier to win the small combination 3 to the small combination 8 than when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state. The duplicate winning will be detailed later.

  In this embodiment, the AT is set when the gaming state is set to the BB gaming state. For this reason, when the small combination 3, the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are won simultaneously during the BB gaming state, a notification regarding the pressing order of the small combination 3 ("correct answer pressing order") is made. In addition, when the winning combination of the small role 4, the small role 6 and the small role 8 is notified, the notification regarding the “correct answer pressing order” of the small role 4 is given, and the small role 5, the small role 6 and the small role 7 are also redundantly won. Is notified about the “correct answer pressing order” of the small part 5. Therefore, when winning a small combination 3 to a small combination 8 in the BB gaming state, the small combination 3, the small combination 4 or the small combination 5 is easily established (winning establishment).

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of payouts (specifically “8”) at the time of winning of the small roles 3 to 5 is changed to the payout number of the small roles 6 to 8 (specifically “3”). )) Is set relatively more. Therefore, in the BB game state, it is easy to win a small role 3 to a small role 8 and, if they are won, a small role 3, a small role 4 or a small role 5 is likely to be established, and more in one unit game. It is easy for players to win medals. In such a point, it can be said that a gaming condition that is more advantageous to the player than the non-RT gaming state is set in the BB gaming state of the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, when the condition B is satisfied when the gaming state is the BB gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the BB gaming state to the RT gaming state (see FIG. 7). The condition B is a case where the total number of medals paid out in a plurality of unit games in the BB game state is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value (“300” in this embodiment). This condition B is also an RT game state start condition and an BB game state end condition.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the BB gaming state, in addition to the above-mentioned small roles 3 to 8, the small role 1, the small role 2 and the re-playing role can be won (see FIG. 11). In addition, when the gaming state is the BB gaming state, it may be configured such that a gaming combination other than the small combination 3 to the small combination 8 is not won.

  The RT gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a re-game player is set higher than the non-RT gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the number of random numbers assigned to the re-game player is greater in the RT game state than in the non-RT game state. Therefore, when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, it is easier to win a re-gamer than when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in medals over a plurality of unit games.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is set to the RT gaming state, AT is set as in the BB gaming state. For this reason, when the winning combination is repeated for the small roles 3 to 8 during the RT gaming state, as in the above-described BB gaming state, the “correct answer push order” of the small roles 3, 4, or 5 An announcement is made. In addition, when the BB combination, the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is won during the RT gaming state, a notification regarding the winning is made. For this reason, when the BB combination, the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is won in the RT gaming state, the winning game combination is easily established.

  In this embodiment, when the condition C is satisfied when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state (see FIG. 7). The condition C is when the number of unit games in the RT gaming state reaches a predetermined number (in this embodiment, the number obtained by adding “30 times” to the number of times added in the RT addition process described later). This condition C is both a start condition for the non-RT gaming state and an end condition for the RT gaming state.

  Further, when the above-described condition A is satisfied when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the RT gaming state to the BB gaming state (see FIG. 7). This condition A is also a starting condition for the BB gaming state and an ending condition for the RT gaming state.

  The RT gaming state includes a first RT gaming state, a second RT gaming state, and a third RT gaming state. In the first RT gaming state, when the number of bets is set to “1”, the number of payouts when the small combination 1 to small combination 8 is established becomes larger than when the bet number is set to “2” or “3”. RT game state. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the bet number is “2” or “3” in the first RT gaming state, the payout number when the small combination 1 is established is set to “2”. On the other hand, when the number of bets is “1”, the payout number when the small combination 1 is established is set to “4”, which is larger than “2”. Thus, when the number of bets is set to “1” in the first RT gaming state, more medals are paid out with the establishment of the small combination 1 to the small combination 8.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11, in the first RT gaming state, the number of random numbers for the BB combination (“150”) when the bet number is set to “1” is “2” or “3”. It is larger than the number of random values of the BB combination (“100”) when set. Therefore, when the bet number is set to “1” in the first RT gaming state, it is easier to win the BB combination than when “2” or “3” is set.

  Also, the second RT gaming state is different from the first RT gaming state, and when the bet number is set to “2”, it is smaller than the small role 1 to 3 than when it is set to “1” or “3”. The number of payouts when the combination 8 is established increases. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of bets is larger than the payout number (“2”) of the small combination 1 set when the number of bets is “1” or “3” in the second RT gaming state. When “2” is “2”, the payout number (“4”) is larger. Thus, when the number of bets is set to “2” in the second RT gaming state, more medals are paid out with the establishment of the small combination 1 to the small combination 8.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the second RT gaming state, the number of random numbers for the BB combination (“150”) when the bet number is set to “2” is “1” or “3”. It is larger than the number of random values of the BB combination (“100”) when set. Therefore, when the bet number is set to “2” in the second RT gaming state, it is easier to win the BB combination than when it is set to “1” or “3”.

  Also, the 3rd RT gaming state is different from the above 1st RT gaming state and the 2nd RT gaming state, when the number of bets is set to “3” than when “2” or “3” is set. The number of payouts when the small combination 1 to small combination 8 is established increases. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the bet number is more than the payout number (“2”) of the small combination 1 set when the bet number is “1” or “2” in the third RT gaming state. When “3” is “3”, the payout number (“4”) is larger. Thus, when the number of bets is set to “3” in the third RT gaming state, more medals are paid out as the small combination 1 to small combination 8 is established.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11, in the third RT gaming state, the number of random numbers for the BB combination (“150”) when the bet number is set to “3” is “1” or “2”. It is larger than the number of random values of the BB combination (“100”) when set. Therefore, when the number of bets is set to “3” in the third RT gaming state, it is easier to win the BB combination than when “1” or “2” is set.

5. Game combination Next, the game combination of this embodiment will be described. Whether or not each game combination is won in the unit game can be determined by a winning combination determination process (step S205) described later when the start lever 8 is operated while the game start display lamp 25 is lit. ing. Specifically, a lottery of game characters can be executed using a random number (numerical value) acquired every unit game and a role lottery table (FIG. 11) corresponding to the set value. If any game combination is won by lottery, a winning flag corresponding to the winning game combination is turned ON.

  When the combination of the three symbols (stop display symbol) of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R stopped and displayed on the active line L1 matches the symbol combination corresponding to the game player whose winning flag is ON, If the game combination is established, a privilege (for example, payout of a predetermined number of medals or transition of the game state) is given to the player. Note that the medal payout means that a medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 30 or that a numerical value (number of virtual medals) displayed on the credit number display lamp 21 when the credit function is valid increases.

  FIG. 8 shows a game combination of this embodiment. FIG. 9 shows stop display symbols on the active line corresponding to the game combination. FIG. 10 shows the number of medals to be paid out when a game combination is established. In this embodiment, a total of ten types of game combinations are set, one type of BB combination, eight types of small combinations 1 to 8 and a re-game combination.

  The BB combination (corresponding to a predetermined combination, also referred to as a special combination or a specific combination) is a gaming combination in which the gaming state is shifted from the next unit game to the above-mentioned BB gaming state when the combination is established (winning establishment). In other words, the establishment of the BB combination is an opportunity to shift to the BB gaming state. Therefore, the game state is controlled to the BB game state from the unit game next to the unit game in which the BB combination is established until the condition B is established. In this embodiment, there is no payout of medals due to the establishment of the BB combination (see FIG. 10). Further, as described above, the establishment of the BB combination is an opportunity for setting the AT.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the BB combination is established when the three sets of “red seven” symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. The BB combination in this case is also referred to as “BB combination 01” (see FIG. 9).

  In the present embodiment, the BB combination is established even when a set of three “red seven” symbols is stopped and displayed on a line different from the effective line L1 (hereinafter also referred to as a pseudo line). Specifically, when the “watermelon 2” symbol, “red seven” symbol, “cherry 2” symbol from the left on the active line L1, or “blank 3” symbol from the left on the active line L1, When the “red seven” symbol and the “blank 3” symbol are stopped and displayed, the BB combination is established. The BB combination when the “watermelon 2” symbol, “red seven” symbol, and “cherry 2” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “BB combination 02” (see FIG. 9). The BB combination when the “blank 3” symbol, the “red seven” symbol, and the “blank 3” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “BB combination 03” (see FIG. 9).

  As for “BB role 02”, as shown in FIG. 3, there is a “red seven” symbol on one frame of the “watermelon 2” symbol on the left reel 6L. In addition, there is a “red seven” symbol one frame below the “cherry 2” symbol on the right reel 6R. Therefore, when “BB combination 02” is established, the “red seven” symbol is stopped in the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R. That is, in such a case, the three sets of “red seven” symbols are stopped and displayed on the linear pseudo line.

  Also, for “BB role 03”, there is a “Red Seven” symbol one frame below the “Blank 3” symbol on the left reel 6L, and “Red Seven” on one frame above the “Blank 3” symbol on the right reel 6R. There is a design. Therefore, when “BB role 03” is established on the effective line L1, the “red seven” symbols are stopped on the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R, respectively. Yes. That is, in such a case, a set of three “Red Seven” symbols is stopped and displayed on a pseudo line different from the pseudo line when the “BB role 02” is established.

  The small combination 1 is a game combination (payout combination) that involves paying out medals when the combination is established (winning establishment). The small part 1 is also referred to as a “cherry small part”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when the three sets of the “cherry” symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, the small combination 1 (cherry small combination) is established. That is, the “Cherry 1” symbol, “Cherry” symbol (“Cherry 1” symbol or “Cherry 2” symbol), “Cherry” symbol (“Cherry 1” symbol or “Cherry 2” symbol) from the left on the effective line L1 The small combination 1 is established when is stopped and displayed. Note that the small role 1 when the “Cherry 1” symbol, the “Cherry 1” symbol, and the “Cherry 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “Cherry Role 01” (see FIG. 9). Further, the small role 1 when the “cherry 1” symbol, “cherry 1” symbol, and “cherry 2” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “cherry role 02” (see FIG. 9). Further, the small role 1 when the “Cherry 1” symbol, the “Cherry 2” symbol, and the “Cherry 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “Cherry Role 03” (see FIG. 9). Further, the small role 1 when the “cherry 1” symbol, “cherry 2” symbol, and “cherry 2” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “cherry role 04” (see FIG. 9).

  In this embodiment, the small combination 1 is established even when three “cherry” symbols are stopped and displayed on the pseudo line. Specifically, the “Watermelon 3” symbol, “Cherry” symbol (“Cherry 1” symbol or “Cherry 2” symbol), “Replay” symbol from the left on the active line L1, or the active line When the “Blank 4” symbol, the “Cherry 1” symbol, and the “Watermelon 1” symbol (or “Red Seven” symbol) are stopped and displayed on the left side from L1, the small role 1 is established. Further, when the “blank 4” symbol, “cherry 2” symbol, “watermelon 1” symbol from the left is stopped on the effective line L1, or “blank 4” symbol, “cherry 2” from the left on the effective line L1. When the symbol “Red Seven” is stopped and displayed, the small role 1 is established.

  Note that the small role 1 when the “watermelon 3” symbol, “cherry 1” symbol, and “replay” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “cherry role 05” (see FIG. 9). Further, the small role 1 when the “watermelon 3” symbol, “cherry 2” symbol, and “replay” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “cherry role 06” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 1 when the “blank 4” symbol, the “cherry 1” symbol, and the “watermelon 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “cherry role 07” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 1 when the “blank 4” symbol, “cherry 1” symbol, and “red seven” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “cherry role 08” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 1 when the “blank 4” symbol, the “cherry 2” symbol, and the “watermelon 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “cherry role 09” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 1 when the “blank 4” symbol, the “cherry 2” symbol, and the “red seven” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “cherry symbol 10” (see FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIG. 3, for “cherry role 05” and “cherry role 06”, there is a “cherry 1” symbol on one frame of the “watermelon 3” symbol on the left reel 6L, and “replay” on the right reel 6R. There is a “Cherry” symbol (“Cherry 1” symbol or “Cherry 2” symbol) one frame below the symbol. Therefore, when “cherry role 05” or “cherry role 06” is established, the “cherry” symbol stops at the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R, respectively. Yes. That is, in such a case, a set of three “cherry” symbols is stopped and displayed on the linear pseudo line.

  In addition, for “cherry role 07” and “cherry role 09”, there is a “cherry 1” symbol one frame below the “blank 4” symbol on the left reel 6L, and one frame of the “watermelon 1” symbol on the right reel 6R. There will be a “Cherry 1” symbol on the top. In addition, for “cherry role 08” and “cherry role 10”, there is a “cherry 1” symbol one frame below the “blank 4” symbol on the left reel 6L, and one “red seven” symbol on the right reel 6R. There will be a “Cherry 2” symbol on the top. Therefore, when “cherry role 07”, “cherry role 08”, “cherry role 09” or “cherry role 10” is established, the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the right reel 6R Each “cherry” symbol is stopped in the upper symbol. That is, in such a case, a set of three “cherry” symbols is stopped and displayed on a pseudo line different from the pseudo line when the “cherry role 05” is established.

  In this embodiment, the small role 1 is established when the three “cherry” symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 or the pseudo line. However, for example, when the symbol of the left reel 6L forming the above line is a “cherry” symbol and the symbols of the middle reel 6C and the right reel 6R forming the line are symbols other than the “cherry” symbol, It is good also as establishment of. Further, for example, when the symbol of the left reel 6L and the middle reel 6C forming the above line is a “cherry” symbol and the symbol of the right reel 6R forming the line is a symbol other than the “cherry” symbol, the small role 1 It is good also as establishment of.

  The small combination 2 is a game combination (payout combination) that involves paying out medals when the combination is established (winning establishment). The small part 2 is also referred to as a “watermelon small part”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the small combination 2 (watermelon small combination) is established when the three sets of the “watermelon” symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. That is, the “watermelon” symbol (“watermelon 1” symbol, “watermelon 2” symbol or “watermelon 3” symbol), “watermelon” symbol (“watermelon 1” symbol or “watermelon 2” symbol) from the left on the effective line L1 , The small role 2 is established when the “watermelon 1” symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the small combination 2 when the “watermelon 1” symbol, the “watermelon 1” symbol, and the “watermelon 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon role 01” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 2 when the “watermelon 1” symbol, the “watermelon 2” symbol, and the “watermelon 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon role 02” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 2 when the “watermelon 2” symbol, the “watermelon 1” symbol, and the “watermelon 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon role 03” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 2 when the “watermelon 2” symbol, the “watermelon 2” symbol, and the “watermelon 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon role 04” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 2 when the “watermelon 3” symbol, the “watermelon 1” symbol, and the “watermelon 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon role 05” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 2 when the “watermelon 3” symbol, the “watermelon 2” symbol, and the “watermelon 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon role 06” (see FIG. 9).

  In this embodiment, the small combination 2 is established even when the three sets of “watermelon” symbols are stopped and displayed on the pseudo line. Specifically, when the “Replay” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol (“Watermelon 1” symbol or “Watermelon 2” symbol), and “Cherry 1” symbol are stopped and displayed from the left on the active line L1, 2 holds. In addition, the “blank 2” symbol, “watermelon” symbol (“watermelon 1” symbol or “watermelon 2” symbol), and “blank 1” symbol from the left on the active line L1, or on the active line L1 When the “Red Seven” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol (“Watermelon 1” symbol or “Watermelon 2” symbol), “Blank 1” symbol is stopped and displayed from the left, or “Cherry 1” from the left on the active line L1 When the symbol “watermelon” symbol (“watermelon 1” symbol or “watermelon 2” symbol) or “blank 1” symbol is stopped and displayed, the small role 2 is established.

  Note that the small role 2 when the “replay” symbol, the “watermelon 1” symbol, and the “cherry 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon role 07” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 2 when the “replay” symbol, the “watermelon 2” symbol, and the “cherry 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon role 08” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 2 when the “blank 2” symbol, the “watermelon 1” symbol, and the “blank 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon role 09” (see FIG. 9). Further, the small combination 2 when the “blank 2” symbol, the “watermelon 2” symbol, and the “blank 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon combination 10” (see FIG. 9). Further, the small combination 2 when the “red seven” symbol, the “watermelon 1” symbol, and the “blank 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon symbol 11” (see FIG. 9). Further, the small combination 2 when the “red seven” symbol, the “watermelon 2” symbol, and the “blank 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon symbol 12” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 2 when the “cherry 1” symbol, “watermelon 1” symbol, and “blank 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon combination 13” (see FIG. 9). The small combination 2 when the “cherry 1” symbol, “watermelon 2” symbol, and “blank 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “watermelon combination 14” (see FIG. 9).

  For “watermelon role 07” and “watermelon role 08”, as shown in FIG. 3, “watermelon” symbol (“watermelon 1” symbol, “watermelon 2” symbol is displayed on one frame of the “replay” symbol on the left reel 6L. Or “watermelon 3” symbol), and “watermelon 1” symbol is located one frame below the “cherry 1” symbol on the right reel 6R. Therefore, when “watermelon role 07” or “watermelon role 08” is established, the “watermelon role” symbol stops at the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R, respectively. Yes. That is, in such a case, three sets of “watermelon” symbols are stopped and displayed on the linear pseudo line.

  In addition, for “watermelon role 09” and “watermelon role 10”, there is a “watermelon 1” symbol one frame below the “blank 2” symbol on the left reel 6L, and one frame of the “blank 1” symbol on the right reel 6R. There will be a “Watermelon 1” symbol above. In addition, for “watermelon role 11” and “watermelon role 12”, there is a “watermelon 2” symbol one frame below the “red seven” symbol on the left reel 6L, and one frame of the “blank 1” symbol on the right reel 6R. There will be a “Watermelon 1” symbol above. Also, for “Watermelon 13” and “Watermelon 14”, there is a “Watermelon 3” symbol one frame below the “Cherry 1” symbol on the left reel 6L, and one “Blank 1” symbol on the right reel 6R. There will be a “Watermelon 1” symbol above. Therefore, when “watermelon role 09”, “watermelon role 10”, “watermelon role 11”, “watermelon role 12”, “watermelon role 13” or “watermelon role 14” is established, the lower design of the left reel 6L , The “watermelon” symbol is stopped at the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R. That is, in such a case, a set of three “watermelon” symbols is stopped and displayed on a pseudo line different from the pseudo line when “watermelon role 07” is established.

  The small combination 3, the small combination 4 and the small combination 5 are game combinations (payout combinations) accompanied by paying out medals when the combination is established (winning establishment). These small roles 3 to 5 are also referred to as “first bell small roles”.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 9, when the three sets of the “bell” symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, the small combination 3, the small combination 4 or the small combination 5 is established. The small combination 3, small combination 4 or small combination 5 in this case is also referred to as “first bell combination 01” (see FIG. 9).

  In this embodiment, the small combination 3, the small combination 4, or the small combination 5 is established even when the three sets of “bell” symbols are stopped and displayed on the pseudo line. Specifically, “blank” symbol (“blank 1” symbol or “blank 3” symbol), “bell” symbol, “blank” symbol (“blank 1” symbol or “blank 3”) from the left on the effective line L1. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the small combination 3, the small combination 4 or the small combination 5 is established.

  When the “Blank 1” symbol, the “Bell” symbol, and the “Blank 1” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5 is designated as “first bell role 02”. (Refer to FIG. 9). Further, when the “blank 1” symbol, the “bell” symbol, and the “blank 3” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5 is designated as “first bell role 03”. (Refer to FIG. 9). Further, when the “Blank 3” symbol, the “Bell” symbol, and the “Blank 1” symbol are stopped and displayed from the left on the active line L1, the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5 is designated as “first bell role 04”. (Refer to FIG. 9). Further, when the “blank 3” symbol, the “bell” symbol, and the “blank 3” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5 is designated as “first bell role 05”. (Refer to FIG. 9). Further, when the “replay” symbol, the “bell” symbol, and the “replay” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5 is also referred to as “first bell role 06”. (See FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIG. 3, “blank 1” symbol of the left reel 6 </ b> L for “first bell role 02”, “first bell role 03”, “first bell role 04” and “first bell role 04”. There is a “bell” symbol one frame above, and a “bell” symbol one frame below the “blank 1” symbol on the right reel 6R. There is also a “bell” symbol on one frame of the “blank 3” symbol on the left reel 6L, and a “bell” symbol on one frame below the “blank 3” symbol on the right reel 6R. Therefore, when “first bell role 02”, “first bell role 03”, “first bell role 04” or “first bell role 05” is established, the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle reel 6C The “bell” symbol is stopped at the middle symbol and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R. That is, in such a case, a set of three “bell” symbols is stopped and displayed on the linear pseudo line.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, for the “first bell role 06”, there is a “bell” symbol one frame below the “replay” symbol on the left reel 6L, and one frame of the “replay” symbol on the right reel 6R. Above is the “bell” design. Therefore, when the “first bell combination 06” is established, the “bell” symbols are stopped at the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R, respectively. That is, in such a case, a set of three “bell” symbols is stopped and displayed on a pseudo line different from the pseudo line when the “first bell role 02” or the like is established.

  The small combination 3, the small combination 4 and the small combination 5 are set with different “correct answer pressing orders”. Specifically, the correct answer push order set for the small combination 3 is a push order for stopping the left reel 6L first among the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The correct answer pressing order set for the small role 4 is a pressing order for stopping the middle reel 6C first. The correct answer pressing order set for the small role 5 is a pressing order for stopping the right reel 6R first. In any correct answer pressing order, the order of reels to be stopped after the second is not determined. That is, the correct pressing order of the small combination 3, the small combination 4, and the small combination 5 is a “three-choice” method in which the player selects only the reel to be stopped first from the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R. When the stop operation of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R coincides with the correct answer pressing order described above, the small combination 3, the small combination 4, or the small combination 5 can be established.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R) that is performed first when all the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are rotating is the first stop operation and the first stop operation. The stop operation performed next is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. For the above-mentioned small combination 3, small combination 4 and small combination 5, the correct answer pressing order is set only for the first stop operation.

  In addition, regarding the small combination 3, the small combination 4, and the small combination 5, the correct pressing order may be set for the second stop operation in addition to the first stop operation. That is, the correct answer pressing order of the “6 choices” method may be set to the small combination 3, the small combination 4, and the small combination 5. As a specific example of such a case, for example, when notifying the correct pressing order of the small role, during the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, it is the first of the three stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R. Only the stop notification lamp corresponding to the reel to be stopped is turned on. Further, there is a configuration in which only the stop notification lamp corresponding to the reel to be stopped second is turned on after the first reel is stopped.

  The small combination 6, the small combination 7, and the small combination 8 are game combinations that involve paying out medals when the combination is established (winning is established). These small combinations 6 to 8 are also referred to as “second bell small combinations”.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the “bell” symbol, “cherry” symbol, and “bell” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is established. To do. That is, when the “Bell” symbol, “Cherry” symbol (“Cherry 1” symbol or “Cherry 2” symbol), and “Bell” symbol are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, the small role 6 and the small role 7 Or, a small role 8 is established. When the “Bell” symbol, the “Cherry 1” symbol, and the “Bell” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “second bell role 01”. Also referred to (see FIG. 9). Further, when the “bell” symbol, “cherry 2” symbol, and “bell” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “second bell role 02”. Also referred to (see FIG. 9).

  In this embodiment, even when the “bell” symbol, “cherry” symbol, and “bell” symbol are stopped and displayed on the pseudo line from the left, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is established. Specifically, “blank” symbol (“blank 1” symbol or “blank 3” symbol), “cherry” symbol (“cherry 1” symbol or “cherry 2” symbol), “blank” from the left on the effective line L1 When the symbol (“Blank 1” symbol or “Blank 3” symbol) is stopped and displayed, the small combination 6, small combination 7 or small combination 8 is established. Further, when the “Replay” symbol, “Cherry” symbol (“Cherry 1” symbol or “Cherry 2” symbol), and “Replay” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1, from the left, 7 or small role 8 is established.

  When the “Blank 1” symbol, the “Cherry 1” symbol, and the “Blank 1” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “second bell role”. 03 "(see FIG. 9). Further, when the “Blank 1” symbol, “Cherry 1” symbol, and “Blank 3” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “second bell role”. 04 "(see FIG. 9). Further, when the “Blank 1” symbol, “Cherry 2” symbol, and “Blank 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “the second bell role”. 05 "(see FIG. 9). When the “Blank 1” symbol, “Cherry 2” symbol, and “Blank 3” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “second bell role”. 06 "(see FIG. 9). Further, when the “blank 3” symbol, “cherry 1” symbol, and “blank 1” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “second bell role”. 07 "(see FIG. 9). Further, when the “Blank 3” symbol, “Cherry 1” symbol, and “Blank 3” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “second bell role”. 08 "(see FIG. 9). Further, when the “blank 3” symbol, the “cherry 2” symbol, and the “blank 1” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “second bell role”. 09 "(see FIG. 9). Further, when the “blank 3” symbol, “cherry 2” symbol, and “blank 3” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “second bell role”. 10 "(see FIG. 9). Further, when the “replay” symbol, the “cherry 1” symbol, and the “replay” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “second bell role 11”. Also referred to (see FIG. 9). Further, when the “replay” symbol, the “cherry 2” symbol, and the “replay” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line L1, the small role 6, the small role 7 or the small role 8 is designated as “second bell role 12”. Also referred to (see FIG. 9).

  For “second bell role 03” to “second bell role 10”, as shown in FIG. 3, there is a “bell” symbol on one frame of the “blank 1” symbol of the left reel 6L, and the right reel 6R There is a “bell” symbol one frame below the “blank 1” symbol. There is also a “bell” symbol on one frame of the “blank 3” symbol on the left reel 6L, and a “bell” symbol on one frame below the “blank 3” symbol on the right reel 6R. Therefore, when any one of the second bell roles from “second bell role 03” to “second bell role 10” is established, the “bell” symbol is used as the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, and the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C. The “cherry” symbol as a symbol and the “bell” symbol as a lower symbol of the right reel 6R are stopped. That is, in such a case, the “bell” symbol, the “cherry” symbol, and the “bell” symbol are stopped and displayed on the straight pseudo line from the left.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, for the “second bell role 11” and “second bell role 12”, there is a “bell” symbol one frame below the “replay” symbol of the left reel 6L, and the right reel 6R. There is a “bell” symbol on top of the “replay” symbol. Therefore, when the “second bell combination 11” or “second bell combination 12” is established, the “bell” symbol is displayed as the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, and the “cherry” symbol is selected as the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C. The “bell” symbol stops as the upper symbol of the reel 6R. That is, in such a case, the “bell” symbol, the “cherry” symbol, and the “bell” symbol are stopped and displayed on the pseudo line different from the pseudo line when the “second bell role 03” is established. Has been.

  Also, the small combinations 6, the small combinations 7 and the small combinations 8 are set with different pressing orders, like the small combinations 3 to 5 described above. Specifically, the pushing order set for the small combination 6 is a pushing order for stopping the left reel 6L first from the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The pushing order set for the small combination 7 is a pushing order for stopping the middle reel 6C first. The pushing order set for the small combination 8 is a pushing order for stopping the right reel 6R first. In any pushing order, the order of reels to be stopped after the second is not determined. Therefore, when the first stop operation for stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R coincides with the pressing order described above, the small combination 6, the small combination 7 or the small combination 8 can be established.

  In this embodiment, the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are won together with the small combination 3 by lottery of the game combination. Similarly, the small role 6 and the small role 8 are won together with the small role 4, and the small role 6 and the small role 7 are also won together with the small role 5. For this reason, for example, when the small combination 3, the small combination 7, and the small combination 8 are simultaneously selected, the left reel 6L among the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R that are rotating is stopped first, that is, the first stop operation. Is the left reel 6L, it matches the correct pressing order of the small combination 3, so that the small combination 3 can be established. However, when the first stop operation is not the left reel 6L but the middle reel 6C, it does not coincide with the correct pushing order of the small combination 3, but coincides with the pushing order of the small combination 7, so that the small combination 7 can be established. Become. When the first stop operation is the right reel 6R, the correct combination pressing order of the small combination 3 does not coincide with the pressing order of the small combination 8, and therefore the small combination 8 can be established. The same applies to the case of overlapping winning of the small roles 4, 6 and 8 and the case of overlapping winning of the small roles 5, 6, 6 and 7.

  Therefore, when each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped in the correct pressing order of the small roles 3, 3, 4 or 5 at the time of winning the small roles 3 to 8, the small roles 3 and 3 4 or a small combination 5 can be established. On the other hand, if it is not stopped in the correct push order of the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5, the small role 3, the small role 4 and the small role 5 are not established, but instead of the small role 6, the small role 7 Alternatively, the small role 8 can be established.

  The re-gamer is a gamer who can perform the next unit game without inserting a medal, although the medal is not paid out by the formation of the game. That is, it is a game combination that triggers the execution of the above-described automatic betting process.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a re-playing combination is established when the three sets of the “replay” symbols are stopped and displayed on the active line L1. Note that the replay combination in this case is also referred to as “replay combination 01” (see FIG. 9).

  In this embodiment, a re-playing combination is established even when three “replay” symbols are stopped and displayed on a line different from the active line L1. Specifically, when the “bell” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “bell” symbol are stopped and displayed from the left on the active line L1, the re-game combination is established. Further, from the left on the effective line L1, the “watermelon” symbol (“watermelon 1” symbol, “watermelon 2” symbol or “watermelon 3” symbol), “replay” symbol, “cherry” symbol (“cherry 1” symbol or “ When the “cherry 2” symbol) is stopped and displayed, a re-game is established.

  The replay combination when the “bell” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “bell” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “replay combination 02” (see FIG. 9). Further, the replay combination when the “watermelon 1” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “cherry 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “replay role 03” (see FIG. 9). Further, the replay combination when the “watermelon 1” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “cherry 2” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “replay role 04” (see FIG. 9). Further, the replay combination when the “watermelon 2” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “cherry 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “replay role 05” (see FIG. 9). Further, the replay combination when the “watermelon 2” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “cherry 2” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “replay role 06” (see FIG. 9). Further, the replay combination when the “watermelon 3” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “cherry 1” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “replay role 07” (see FIG. 9). Further, the replay combination when the “watermelon 3” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “cherry 2” symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line L1 from the left is also referred to as “replay role 08” (see FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the “replay role 02” has a “replay” symbol on one frame of the “bell” symbol on the left reel 6L and a “bell” symbol on the right reel 6R below the “bell” symbol. There is a "replay" design. Therefore, when the “replay role 02” is established, the “replay” symbols are stopped on the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R, respectively. That is, in such a case, the three sets of “replay” symbols are stopped and displayed on the linear pseudo line.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the “replay role 03” to “replay role 08” are displayed one frame below the “watermelon 1” symbol, “watermelon 2” symbol, and “watermelon 3” symbol on the left reel 6L. Each has a “replay” design. In addition, there is a “replay” symbol on one frame of the “cherry 1” symbol and the “cherry 2” symbol on the right reel 6R. Therefore, when any one of the “replay roles 03” to “replay role 08” is established, “replay” is displayed on the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R, respectively. "The design has stopped. That is, in such a case, a set of three “replay” symbols is stopped and displayed on a pseudo line different from the pseudo line when the “replay role 02” is established.

  In this slot machine 1, the braking time from the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 6L, 6C, 6R is changed in the range of 0 to 190 ms (milliseconds) and effective. On the line L1, control is performed such that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning game combination can be stopped and displayed. Specifically, from the symbol displayed through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R when the vehicle is stopped in the shortest braking time (that is, 0 ms), a predetermined number of pull-ins (in this embodiment, “4” frames at maximum) ) Pull-in control can be executed in which an arbitrary symbol is drawn into the frame of the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R from among a plurality of symbols up to a symbol positioned in the direction opposite to the reel rotation direction. Yes.

  Specifically, for example, with respect to the left reel 6L including the left reel tape 7L shown in FIG. 3, at the timing when the “watermelon 3” symbol (the frame number “12” of the left reel tape 7L) passes through the upper stage of the left display window 5L. When the left stop button 9L is pressed, the “watermelon 3” symbol may stop at the upper stage of the left display window 5L. Alternatively, the “cherry 1” symbol (frame number “11”), the “blank 4” symbol (frame number “10”), the “bell” symbol (in FIG. 3 above the “watermelon 3” symbol, by the pull-in control ( There is a possibility that the frame number “9”) or the “replay” symbol (frame number “8”) stops at the upper stage of the left display window 5L.

  In this embodiment, when the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R are respectively cylindrical by connecting both ends of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R (see FIG. 3), a plurality of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided. "Replay" symbols are arranged every 5 pieces ("5" frames). Therefore, a plurality of “replay” symbols are attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R without leaving a space larger than the “4” frame which is the maximum value of the predetermined pull-in number. Become. Therefore, regardless of the timing at which each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R is operated during reel rotation, the “replay” symbol is stopped and displayed at an arbitrary position in each display window 5L, 5C, 5R by pull-in control. It is possible. Therefore, in the unit game that is won as the re-game, it is possible to establish the re-game as long as it is not lost by the pull-in control.

  A plurality of “bell” symbols are also arranged at intervals of “5” frames on any of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R in the same manner as the “replay” symbols. Therefore, a plurality of “bell” symbols are provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the respective reels 6L, 6C, 6R without leaving a space larger than the predetermined maximum number of pull-in (“4” frames). become. For this reason, no matter what timing each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R is operated during reel rotation, the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed at an arbitrary position in each display window 5L, 5C, 5R by pull-in control. It is possible. Therefore, in the unit game won for the small role 3 (the small role 4 or the small role 5), the winning combination (the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5) is established without being lost by the pull-in control. Is possible.

  However, in this embodiment, as described above, only when the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are operated in the correct pressing order, the winning combination (the small combination 3, the small combination 4 or the small combination 5) is controlled by the pull-in control. It can be established. Therefore, if the operation of each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R is the first stop operation that matches the correct pressing order, the pull-in control is performed in the unit game won by the small role 3 (the small role 4 or the small role 5). The winning combination (small combination 3, small combination 4 or small combination 5) is established.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the “cherry” symbol (“cherry 1” symbol and “cherry 2” symbol) has a plurality of “cherry” symbols every “five” frames on the middle reel tape 7C and the right reel tape 7R. Although it is arranged, there is only one left reel tape 7L. Therefore, the “cherry” symbol is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 6L with a larger interval than the “4” frame which is the maximum value of the predetermined pull-in number. For this reason, depending on the timing at which the left stop button 9L is operated during reel rotation, the “cherry” symbol may not be stopped and displayed at an arbitrary position in the left display window 5L even by the pull-in control. Therefore, in the unit game won for the cherry small combination (small combination 1), the cherry small combination may not be established and may be missed.

  However, a plurality of “cherry” symbols are attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the middle reel 6C and the right reel 6R without leaving an interval larger than the maximum value (“4” frames) of the predetermined pull-in number. become. Therefore, regardless of the timing at which the middle stop button 9C is operated during reel rotation, the “cherry” symbol can be stopped and displayed at an arbitrary position in the middle display window 5C by the pull-in control. Similarly, for the right reel 6R, no matter what timing the right stop button 9R is operated during reel rotation, the “cherry” symbol can be stopped and displayed at an arbitrary position in the right display window 5R by pull-in control. Is possible.

  Thus, in a unit game in which a small role 6 (or small role 7 or 8) using the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 6C as a stop display symbol is won, the winning combination (small It is possible to establish a winning combination 6, a small winning combination 7 or a small winning combination 8). In this embodiment, when the first stop operation different from the correct pressing order of the small combination 3 to the small combination 5 to be won in duplicate is performed, the winning combination (the small combination 6 and the small combination 7 is controlled by the pull-in control). Or, the small role 8) is established.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the “watermelon” symbol (“watermelon 1” symbol, “watermelon 2” symbol, and “watermelon 3” symbol) has a plurality of “watermelon” symbols “5” on the left reel tape 7L. Although arranged in every frame, the middle reel tape 7C has only two pieces and the right reel tape 7R has only three pieces. Therefore, the "watermelon" symbol is attached to both the outer peripheral surface of the middle reel 6C and the outer peripheral surface of the right reel 6R with a space larger than the "4" frame which is the maximum value of the predetermined pull-in number. Will be. For this reason, depending on the timing at which the middle stop button 9C is operated during reel rotation, the “watermelon” symbol may not be stopped and displayed at an arbitrary position in the middle display window 5C even by the pull-in control. Depending on the timing at which the right stop button 9R is operated during reel rotation, the “watermelon” symbol may not be stopped and displayed at an arbitrary position in the right display window 5R even by the pull-in control. Therefore, in the unit game won for the watermelon small combination (small combination 2), the watermelon small combination may not be established and may be lost.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, one “Red Seven” symbol is arranged on each reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R. Therefore, when winning the BB role, depending on the timing of operating each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R, the “Red Seven” symbol is placed at an arbitrary position in each display window 5L, 5C, 5R depending on the pull-in control. Stop display may not be possible. Therefore, there are cases where the BB combination cannot be established in the unit game won for the BB combination. However, in this embodiment, only the BB combination is won once and the winning is carried over until the BB combination is established.

  In addition, if none of the above-mentioned game actors are won by lottery, the game will be “lost”, and each game player (BB) is controlled by the pull-in control regardless of the timing of operating each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R. Combinations of symbols related to roles, small roles 1 to 8 and replaying roles) (in addition to symbol combinations associated with missing cherry or watermelon small roles) Symbol combinations other than) are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. As shown in FIG. 3, each reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R has an arbitrary “blank” symbol (“blank 1” symbol, “blank 2” symbol, “blank 3” symbol, and “blank 4” symbol). ) Are provided. For this reason, if the lottery result is lost, the above-mentioned “Red Seven” symbol, “Cherry” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Replay” symbol plus “blank” symbol Arbitrary symbol combinations excluding the above-mentioned stop display symbols, which can be generated using the symbols, are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1.

  In this embodiment, when the lottery result in the RT gaming state is lost, a lottery for the number of times of addition is performed in the RT addition process described later. In other words, the losing in the RT gaming state triggers a lottery to add the number of unit games in the RT gaming state.

  The lottery table shown in FIG. 11 is used for lottery of various game combinations performed by operating the start lever 8. In the combination lottery table, the number of random numbers corresponding to the winning of the various game combinations described above is shown for each gaming state. The role lottery table shown in FIG. 11 exemplifies the one used in the case of one of a plurality of setting values (for example, the setting value 6), and for the role lottery table used for other setting values, Description is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the gaming state is controlled to the non-RT gaming state, the lottery result is the winning combination of the BB combination, the small combination 1, the small combination 2 or the re-playing combination, the small combination 3 and the small combination 7 and a small combination 8, a small combination 4 and a small combination 6 and a small combination 8, or a small combination 5 and a small combination 6 and a small combination 7 are won or lost.

  In addition, when the gaming state is controlled to the RT gaming state, the lottery result is the winning combination of the BB role, the small role 1, the small role 2, the replaying role, the small role 3, the small role 7, and the small role 8, Small winning combination 4 and small winning combination 6 and small winning combination 8 or small winning combination 5 and small winning combination 6 and small winning combination 7 are won or lost. However, as shown in FIG. 11, the number of random numbers of the re-gamer in the RT game state is larger than that in the non-RT game state, and the winning probability of the re-gamer in the RT game state is higher than that in the non-RT game state. It has become. Further, in the RT gaming state, the number of random numbers that are lost due to the non-winning game player is smaller than in the non-RT gaming state. That is, it is less likely to lose in the RT gaming state than in the non-RT gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the game state is controlled to the BB game state, the lottery result is the winning of the small role 1, the small role 2 or the re-playing role, the small role 3, the small role 7, the small role 8, the small role 4, the small role 6 And a small combination 8, or a small combination 5, a small combination 6 and a small combination 7 are won or lost. Moreover, the number of random numbers corresponding to the small combination 3, small combination 4 and small combination 5 in the BB gaming state is larger than that in the non-RT gaming state. In addition, the winning probabilities of the small combination 3, the small combination 4, and the small combination 5 in the RT gaming state are higher than those in the non-RT gaming state. Further, since AT is set in the BB gaming state, when the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5 is won during the BB gaming state, the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R, and the image display device The notification regarding the correct pressing order is executed by the image effect displayed on 42 (winning operation notification effect described later). The player can operate the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R based on such image effects. Thus, in the BB gaming state, the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5 is more easily established for the player than in other gaming states.

6). Operation of Main Control Board Hereinafter, main control processing performed in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following, first, a timer interrupt process and a main control process among the control processes performed in the main control board 60 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  [Timer Interrupt Processing] First, the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14 will be described. In the timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 61 performs processes such as reading of signals output according to game operations by the player, detection and confirmation of signal levels, transmission of various commands, and the like. This is performed every time (for example, 1.49 ms). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, a register saving process (S101) is performed, and an input port reading process (S102) is performed. In the input port reading process (S102), reading and storing of signals input from various sensors, switches and boards, determination of signal level, and the like are performed.

  Next, timer measurement is performed (S103). In this timer measurement, when an arbitrary timer is set in the main control process described later, the elapsed time of the timer is measured. Next, a reel rotation drive control process (S104) for controlling the rotation drive of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R using the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R is performed. Specifically, the reel motors 55L, 55C, and 55R are operated to accelerate the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R, maintain the constant speed rotation, and stop the rotation.

  Next, the various display lamps described above (stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R, credit number display lamp 21, insertable display lamp 22, re-game display lamp 23, earned number display lamp 24, game start display lamp 25, inserted number of sheets. The display management of the display lamp 26, the special game player notification lamp 27 and the setting display lamp 28) is performed (S105), and the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 in each processing is transmitted to the sub-control board 70 (S106). Next, a port output for performing drive control of the hopper 54 and the like is performed (S107), the saved register is restored (S108), and this processing is completed.

  [Main Control Process] In the main control process shown in FIG. 15, the game control microcomputer 61 first performs a power-on process (S201) described later. Thereafter, a game start preparation process (S202) is performed. In the game start preparation process (S202), a stack pointer is set or a part of the area of the RAM 64 is initialized. Also, a process for setting a command related to the set value and a command related to the gaming state in the RAM 64 is performed. Specifically, the initialization in a part of the area of the RAM 64 is, for example, turning off when the acquired number display lamp 24 is lit, or adding on in step S509 of a winning combination determination process (FIG. 18) described later. If the lottery flag is ON, turn it OFF, clear the display symbol set in step S1203 of the stop display symbol determination process (FIG. 25) described later to zero, or set the payout flag turned ON in step S1207 to ON. For example, turning it off.

  Next, bet / start operation acceptance processing (S203) described later is performed. In each case, a winning combination determination process (S205), a reel rotation start control process (S206), a reel rotation stop control process (S207), a stop display symbol determination process (S208), a medal payout process (S209), and an RT state which will be described later. Processing (S210), BB state processing (S211), and AT processing (S212) are performed in order. In the main control process, after the power-on process (S201) is performed for the first time, steps S202 to S212 are looped.

  [Power-On Process] In the power-on process (S201) shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the backup is normal using the checksum value (S301). Specifically, the checksum calculated from the read setting value and the like are compared with the checksum that has been backed up. If the comparison results match, it is determined that the backup is normal.

  If it is determined in step S301 that the backup is not normal (NO in S301), the process skips to step S303 described later, but if it is determined in step S301 that the backup is normal (YES in S301), the backup is performed. The set value that has been set is set (S302). As a result, if the backup is normal, the setting value before the power is turned off is set.

  Next, in step S303, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 16 (see FIG. 4) in the slot machine 1 is ON. If the setting key switch 16 is ON (YES in S303), then a setting value change process (S304) is performed. In the set value change process (S304), the set value is changed or the current set value is confirmed. Specifically, when the setting key switch 16 is ON (YES in S303), the current setting value (1-6) is lit on the setting display lamp 28. By this display, the current set value can be confirmed. Further, when changing the value from the current set value, the reset / setting button 15 is pressed. Each time the reset / setting button 15 is pressed once, the setting value displayed by the setting display lamp 28 increases by one. If the reset / setting button 15 is operated once when the displayed value is “6”, the value returns to “1”. When the value displayed on the setting display lamp 28 reaches the desired setting value, the start lever 8 is operated. Then, the value is stored in the RAM 64 as a new set value. Thus, the set value is changed. Thereafter, as soon as the setting key switch 16 is turned off (YES in S305), this process is terminated.

  If the setting key switch 16 is not ON in step S303 (NO in S303), it is determined whether the backup is normal (S306). If it is determined that the backup is normal (YES in S306), a return process for returning the state of the slot machine 1 to the state before the power-off is performed based on the backup data stored in the RAM 64 (S307). Exit. On the other hand, if it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO in S306), error processing at power-on is performed (S308). In the power-on error process, the acquired number display lamp 24 displays that the backup is not normal.

  [Bet / Start Operation Acceptance Processing] In the bet / start operation acceptance processing (S203) shown in FIG. 17, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the game start possible number according to the current game state (S401). Specifically, if the gaming state is a non-RT gaming state or a BB gaming state, the game start possible number is set to “3”. Thereby, in the non-RT gaming state or the BB gaming state, the operation of the start lever 8 is effective only when the bet number is set to “3”. That is, in the non-RT gaming state and the BB gaming state, it is limited to “three bets”. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the RT gaming state, the game start possible number is set to “1”. As a result, in the RT gaming state, the operation of the start lever 8 becomes effective even when the bet number is set to any value from “1” to “3”.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the automatic bet flag is ON (S402). The automatic bet flag is a flag for executing the above-described automatic bet process. This automatic bet flag is turned ON in step S1206 of a stop display symbol determination process (FIG. 25) described later.

  When the automatic bet flag is ON (YES in S402), the above-described automatic bet process (S403) is performed. Specifically, if the immediately preceding unit game is a non-RT game state or a BB game state, “3” is set as the bet number. Further, when the immediately preceding unit game is in the RT gaming state, the same number as the bet number set in the immediately preceding unit game is set.

  Thereafter, a bet command relating to the number of bets is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S404), the automatic bet flag is turned off (S405), and the process proceeds to step S410.

  On the other hand, if the automatic bet flag is not ON (NO in S402), that is, if the automatic bet flag is OFF, a bet acceptance flag indicating that bet acceptance is permitted is turned on (S406). Thereby, a bet operation based on the insertion of a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 or the operation of the first bet button 11, the second bet button 12, or the third bet button 13 can be performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the bet acceptance flag is ON (S407). If the bet acceptance flag is not ON (NO in S407), that is, if the bet acceptance flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S410. On the other hand, when the bet acceptance flag is ON (YES in S407), a medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 10, or each bet button (first bet button 11, second bet button 12, third bet button It is determined whether or not the pressing operation of 13) has been performed (S408). If there is neither a medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 10 nor an operation of pressing each bet button (NO in S408), the process proceeds to step S410. On the other hand, if there is a medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 10 or each bet button is pressed (YES in S408), a bet command related to the insertion operation or the press operation is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64. (S409), the process proceeds to step S410.

  In step S410, it is determined whether or not the current bet number (the bet number) has reached the game start possible number. If the game start possible number has not been reached (NO in S410), the process returns to step S407. For this reason, when the current bet number has not reached the game start possible number, the operation of the start lever 8 is not effective.

  On the other hand, if the current bet number has reached the game start possible number (YES in S410), the bet number at that time is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 64 (S411). As a result, when the start lever 8 is operated in the subsequent processing of step S412, the value set in the storage area is set as the bet number (betting number).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the start lever 8 has been operated (S412). If the start lever 8 is not operated (NO in S412), the process returns to step S407. On the other hand, if the start lever 8 has been operated (YES in S412), the bet acceptance flag is turned OFF (S413), and a start command indicating that the start lever 8 has been operated is set in the output buffer (S414). ).

  [Winning Role Determination Process] In the winning role determination process (S205) shown in FIG. 18, the game control microcomputer 61 first selects a random number (numerical value) from random numbers generated by a random number generator (not shown). Latching is performed (S501). Then, the latched random number (hereinafter also referred to as “latch random number”) is read (S502).

  Next, the combination lottery table (FIG. 11) according to the value of the game state flag and the number of bets (the number of bets) set in step S411 of the bet / start operation receiving process (FIG. 17) is referred to (S503). . Reference is made to the one corresponding to the set value set in step S304. Then, based on the latch random number and the combination lottery table, it is determined whether or not any game combination is won (S504).

  If the game combination is won (YES in S504), the winning flag corresponding to the selected game combination is set to ON (S505), and the process proceeds to step S507. On the other hand, if the game combination is not won (NO in S504), that is, if the game is lost, it is determined whether or not the winning flag of the BB combination is ON (S506). In this embodiment, when a winning combination for the BB combination is not established in a unit game in which the winning flag for the BB combination is ON, the winning flag is carried over with the next unit game being ON. For this reason, even if the game combination is not won in step S504, the winning combination flag of the BB combination may be ON. Therefore, if the winning flag for the BB combination is ON (YES in S506), the process proceeds to step S507.

  In step S507, based on the winning flag set in the above step S505 or the winning flag of the BB combination that has been turned on since the previous unit game, a command related to the gaming combination whose winning flag is ON (role decision result command) ) Is set. Then, this process is finished.

  If NO is determined in step S506, it is determined whether the value of the game state flag is “2”, “3”, or “4” (S508). The game state flag is for indicating the current game state. Specifically, as shown in the table in the figure, the game state flag “0” indicates that the current game state is a non-RT game state. The game state flag “1” indicates that the current game state is the BB game state. The game state flag “2” indicates that the current game state is the first RT game state. The game state flag “3” indicates that the current game state is the second RT game state. The game state flag “4” indicates that the current game state is the third RT game state.

  If the value of the game state flag is not “2”, “3” or “4” (NO in S508), that is, if the value of the game state flag is “0” or “1”, Finish the process. On the other hand, if the value of the game state flag is “2”, “3” or “4” (YES in S508), that is, if the game state is various RT game states, the extra lottery flag is turned on (S509). ), This process ends. The extra lottery flag is a flag for indicating that the lottery result of the game player has been lost. In this embodiment, the loss in the RT gaming state is an opportunity to execute the extra lottery as described above. Therefore, when the extra lottery flag is ON, the extra lottery is executed in the RT extra process (FIG. 28) described later.

  [Reel Rotation Start Control Process] In the reel rotation start control process (S206) shown in FIG. 19, the game control microcomputer 61 first starts the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (S601). Thereby, the variable display of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started. In this embodiment, after a predetermined period (specifically, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of rotation of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R in the previous unit game, all reels 6L, 6C, Start 6R rotation.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the right reel 6R has already been rotated (S602). If the right reel 6R has already been rotated (YES in S602), it is determined whether a right reel rotation start flag indicating the start of rotation of the right reel 6R is ON (S603). If not ON (NO in S603), that is, if the right reel rotation start flag is OFF, the right reel rotation start flag is turned ON (S604), and a right reel rotation start command indicating the start of rotation of the right reel 6R. Is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S605), and the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S602, if the right reel 6R has not yet rotated (NO in S602), the process of steps S603 to S605 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S606. If the right reel rotation start flag is ON in step S603 (YES in S603), the processes in steps S604 and S605 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S606.

  In steps S606 to S609, the same processing as that in steps S602 to S605 described above is performed for the middle reel 6C, and in steps S610 to S613 for the left reel 6L.

  That is, in step S606, it is determined whether or not the middle reel 6C has already been rotated. If the middle reel 6C has already been rotated (YES in S606), the middle reel rotation start indicating the rotation start of the middle reel 6C is started. It is determined whether or not the flag is ON (S607). If it is not ON (NO in S607), that is, if the intermediate reel rotation start flag is OFF, the intermediate reel rotation start flag is turned ON (S608), and an intermediate reel rotation start command indicating the start of rotation of the intermediate reel 6C is issued. The output buffer of the RAM 64 is set (S609), and the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S606, if the middle reel 6C has not yet rotated (NO in S606), the process of steps S607 to S609 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S610. If the middle reel rotation start flag is ON in step S606 (YES in S607), the processes in steps S608 and S609 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S610, it is determined whether or not the left reel 6L has already been rotated. If the left reel 6L has already been rotated (YES in S610), the left reel rotation start indicating the rotation start of the left reel 6L is started. It is determined whether the flag is ON (S611). If it is not ON (NO in S611), that is, if the left reel rotation start flag is OFF, the left reel rotation start flag is turned ON (S612), and a left reel rotation start command indicating the start of rotation of the left reel 6L is issued. The output buffer of the RAM 64 is set (S613), and the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S610, if the left reel 6L has not yet rotated (NO in S610), the process of steps S611 to S613 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S614. In step S610, if the left reel rotation start flag is ON (YES in S611), the processes in steps S612 and S613 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S614, it is determined whether all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R have already been rotated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the rotation start flags of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are all ON. If all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R have already been rotated (YES in S614), the reel rotation start flag for all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is turned OFF (S615), and this processing is completed. On the other hand, if any of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R has not yet rotated (NO in S614), that is, if at least one of the rotation start flags is not ON, the process returns to step S602.

  [Reel Rotation Stop Control Processing] In the reel rotation stop control processing (S207) shown in FIG. 20, the game control microcomputer 61 first accelerates the reels 6L, 6C, 6R that have started rotation to reach a predetermined rotation speed. Acceleration processing (S701) is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotating at a constant speed (S702). If it is determined that the reels are not rotating at a constant speed (NO in S702), the process returns to step S701, Accelerate again. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotating at a constant speed (YES in S702), all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are in a state of waiting for stop acceptance (specifically, the stop button 9L). , 9C, 9R is in a state in which the rotation can be stopped correspondingly) (S703). As soon as all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are in a state of waiting for a stop (YES in S703), the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not the winning combination flag of the game combination is ON. If the winning flag of the game combination is ON (YES in S704), it is determined whether or not the winning flag is the winning flag of the re-game combination (S705). If the winning flag is not a winning flag for the re-gamer (NO in S705), that is, if it is a winning flag other than the re-gamer, it is subsequently determined whether or not the AT flag is ON (S706). The AT flag is a flag that is turned on in step S2602 of an AT process (FIG. 31) described later. The AT flag being ON indicates that the AT (assist time) has been set.

  If the AT flag is ON (YES in S706), it is determined whether the winning flag for the small combination 3, the small combination 4 or the small combination 5 is ON (S707). If the winning flag of the small combination 3, small combination 4 or small combination 5 is ON (YES in S707), a first AT stop control process (S708) described later is performed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the winning flag is not the winning flag for small role 3 to 5 (NO in S707), that is, if the winning flag is a winning flag for BB role, small role 1 or small role 2, it will be described later. A second AT stop control process (S709) is performed.

  Also, if the winning flag for the game combination is not ON in step S704 (NO in S704), if the winning flag is the winning flag for re-game combination in step S705 (YES in S705), and in step S706 above If the AT flag is not ON (NO in S706), a non-assist stop control process (S710) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  [First AT Stop Control Process] The first AT stop control process (S708) shown in FIG. 21 is information regarding the correct answer pressing order for the small combination 3, the small combination 4 or the small combination 5 when the AT is set. To the player and assisting in the establishment of the small combination 3, small combination 4 or small combination 5 (winning establishment), and the stop control of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R.

  First, in step S801, the game control microcomputer 61 lights a predetermined stop notification lamp among the three stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R based on the winning of the small combination 3, the small combination 4, or the small combination 5. . Specifically, based on the winning of the small combination 3, the left stop notification lamp 20L corresponding to the left reel 6L is turned on. This lighting notifies the player to stop the left reel 6L in the correct pushing order of the small combination 3 as the first stop operation. Further, based on the winning of the small role 4, the middle stop notification lamp 20C corresponding to the middle reel 6C is turned on. This lighting informs the player to stop the middle reel 6C in the correct pushing order of the small role 4 as the first stop operation. Further, based on the winning of the small role 5, the right stop notification lamp 20R corresponding to the right reel 6R is turned on. This lighting notifies the player to stop the right reel 6R, which is the correct pressing order of the small part 5, as the first stop operation.

  In this embodiment, the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are turned on and a winning operation notification effect (see FIG. 38A) described later using the image display device 42 is performed to notify the correct answer pressing order. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the correct push order than when the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are turned on only for notification regarding the correct push order.

  Next, in step S802, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated. If a stop button is pressed (YES in S802), the process proceeds to a stop control process (S803) described later. If the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is being driven to rotate, the reel is stopped. Take control.

  In step S804, it is determined whether or not the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are lit. In the present embodiment, as described above, regarding the correct pressing order of the small roles 3 to 5, the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are used to notify the reel to be stopped as the first stop operation. Therefore, after the first stop operation is performed, it is necessary to turn off the lit stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R and end the notification of information regarding the correct pressing order. Therefore, when all of the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are turned off (NO in S804), the process proceeds to step S806 as it is, but when it is lit (YES in S804), it is lit. The stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, and 20R are turned off (S805), and the process proceeds to step S806.

  In step S806, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped. If the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is not stopped (NO in S806), that is, if any one of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R is rotating, the process returns to step S802. On the other hand, when the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped (YES in S806), all the SB operation flags turned on in steps S903, S910, and S916 of the stop control process (FIG. 22) described later are all set. It is turned off (S807), and this process is finished.

  [Stop Control Processing] The stop control processing (S803, S1003, and S1102) shown in FIG. 22 is processing that is performed on the stop button that has been pressed among the three stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R. The game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the stop button that was pressed immediately before this process is the left stop button 9L of the left reel 6L (S901). If it is the left stop button 9L (YES in S901), it is determined whether or not the left SB operation flag indicating that the operation of the left stop button 9L has already been performed in order to stop the left reel 6L is ON (S902). If the left SB operation flag is ON (YES in S902), this process is finished, but if it is not ON (NO in S902), that is, if the left SB operation flag is OFF, the left SB operation flag is set. Turned on (S903), sets a left SB operation command related to the operation of the left stop button 9L in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S904), and proceeds to step S905.

  Next, in step S905, symbol combination rotation stop control of the left reel 6L is performed. The contents of the symbol combination rotation stop control differ depending on the stop control processing in steps S803, S1003, and S1102. The symbol combination rotation stop control in the stop control process in step S803 will be described below. The symbol combination rotation stop control in each stop control process of step S1003 and step S1102 will be described later.

  In the case of the stop control process in step S803, the small combination 3 (in addition to the double winning small combination 7 and small combination 8) and small combination 4 (additional) turned on in step S505 of the winning combination determination process (FIG. 18). In addition, the winning flag of the overlapping winning small combination 6 and small winning combination 5) or small winning combination 5 (in addition, the overlapping winning small combination 6 and small winning combination 7) and the operation timing of the left stop button 9L (operation is accepted) The left reel 6L is stopped on the basis of the timing. If necessary, the left reel 6L is stopped by controlling the driving of the left reel 6L while performing the pull-in control described above.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the six types of first bell combination (“first bell combination 01” to “first bell combination 06”) shown in FIG. 9 stops on the effective line L1. The small roles 3 to 5 are established. Further, the stop display symbol of any of the 12 types of second bell roles (“second bell role 01” to “second bell role 12”) shown in FIG. 9 is stopped on the effective line L1, so that the small role 6-8 are established. Therefore, it is necessary to stop and display the “bell” symbol within the frame of the left display window 5L in any of the small combinations 3-8. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the “bell” symbol can be stopped and displayed within the frame of the left display window 5L by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the left stop button 9L. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S905, the game control microcomputer 61 is within the frame of the left display window 5L if it is the first stop operation, and other reels if it is the second stop operation or the third stop operation. In accordance with the stop symbol, the left reel 6L can be stopped so that the “bell” symbol is stopped.

  Further, regarding the first stop operation, when the left stop button 9L is operated as the first stop operation while the left stop notification lamp 20L is lit, symbol combination rotation stop control for establishing the small role 3 is performed. Further, when the left stop button 9L is operated as the first stop operation while the stop notification lamps 20C and 20R other than the left stop notification lamp 20L are lit, the symbol combination rotation stop control for establishing the small part 6 is performed. Is called.

  As soon as the rotation of the left reel 6L is stopped (YES in S906), a left reel rotation stop command relating to the fact that the left reel 6L has stopped rotating is set (S907), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the stop button operated in step S901 is not the left stop button 9L (NO in S901), the process proceeds to step S908.

  The processing from step S908 to step S914 is related to the middle stop button 9C of the middle reel 6C. That is, first, in step S908, it is determined whether or not the stop button that was pressed immediately before this process is the middle stop button 9C. If it is the middle stop button 9C (YES in S908), it is determined whether or not the middle SB operation flag indicating that the middle stop button 9C has already been operated to stop the middle reel 6C is ON (S909). If the middle SB operation flag is ON (YES in S909), this process is finished, but if it is not ON (NO in S909), that is, if the middle SB operation flag is OFF, the middle SB operation flag is set. Turned on (S910), sets a medium SB operation command related to the operation of the middle stop button 9C in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S911), and proceeds to step S912.

  Next, in step S912, symbol combination rotation stop control of the middle reel 6C is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S803, the middle reel 6C is stopped based on the winning flags of the small combination 3 to the small combination 8 and the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C. If necessary, the middle reel 6C is stopped by controlling the driving of the middle reel 6C while performing pull-in control.

  If any of the small roles 3 to 5 is established, a “bell” symbol is displayed at the middle position of the middle reel 6C in the middle display window 5C, and if any of the small roles 6 to 8 is established, the middle reel 6C is It is necessary to stop and display the “cherry” symbol at the middle position. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the “bell” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are stopped and displayed at the middle position of the middle reel 6C in the middle display window 5C by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C. It is possible to make it. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S912, since the small combinations 3 to 5 are established, the “bell” symbol can be stopped and displayed at the middle position of the middle reel 6C in the middle display window 5C. Further, in order to establish the small roles 6 to 8, it is possible to stop and display the “cherry” symbol at the middle position of the middle reel 6C in the middle display window 5C.

  Further, regarding the first stop operation, when the middle stop button 9C is operated as the first stop operation while the middle stop notification lamp 20C is lit, symbol combination rotation stop control for establishing the small part 4 is performed. In addition, when the middle stop button 9C is operated as the first stop operation while the stop notification lamps 20L and 20R other than the middle stop notification lamp 20C are lit, the symbol combination rotation stop control for establishing the small role 7 is performed. Is called.

  As soon as the rotation of the middle reel 6C is stopped (YES in S913), a middle reel rotation stop command relating to the fact that the middle reel 6C has stopped rotating is set (S914), and this processing is completed.

  On the other hand, if the stop button operated in step S908 is not the middle stop button 9C (NO in S908), the process proceeds to step S915 to perform processing related to the right stop button 9R.

  The processes from step S915 to step S920 are processes related to the right stop button 9R of the right reel 6R. That is, first, in step S915, it is determined whether the right SB operation flag indicating that the operation of the right stop button 9R has already been performed in order to stop the right reel 6R is ON. If the right SB operation flag is ON (YES in S915), this process is finished, but if it is not ON (NO in S915), that is, if the right SB operation flag is OFF, the right SB operation flag is set. Turned on (S916), sets a right SB operation command related to the operation of the right stop button 9R in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S917), and proceeds to step S918.

  Next, in step S918, symbol combination rotation stop control of the right reel 6R is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S803, the right reel 6R is stopped based on the winning flags of the small combination 3 to the small combination 8 and the operation timing of the right stop button 9R. If necessary, the right reel 6R is stopped by controlling the driving of the right reel 6R while performing pull-in control.

  As in the case of the left reel 6L, it is necessary to stop and display the “bell” symbol within the frame of the right display window 5R in any of the small combinations 3-8. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the “bell” symbol can be stopped and displayed in the frame of the right display window 5R by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 9R. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S918, the game control microcomputer 61 is within the frame of the right display window 5R if it is the first stop operation, and other reels if it is the second stop operation or the third stop operation. Depending on the stop symbol, the right reel 6R can be stopped so that the “bell” symbol is stopped.

  Further, regarding the first stop operation, when the right stop button 9R is operated as the first stop operation while the right stop notification lamp 20R is lit, symbol combination rotation stop control for establishing the small part 5 is performed. Further, when the right stop button 9R is operated as the first stop operation while the stop notification lamps 20L and 20C other than the right stop notification lamp 20R are lit, the symbol combination rotation stop control for establishing the small part 8 is performed. Is called.

  As soon as the rotation of the right reel 6R is stopped (YES in S919), a right reel rotation stop command relating to the rotation stop of the right reel 6R is set (S920), and this process ends.

  [Second AT Stop Control Process] The second AT stop control process (S709) shown in FIG. 23 is performed when the AT is set, BB combination, small combination 1 (cherry small combination) or small combination 2 (watermelon small combination). This is a process of notifying the player of the winning of the game and controlling the stop of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R while assisting the establishment of the game combination.

  First, the gaming control microcomputer 61 turns on the above-described special game combination notification lamp 27 based on the winning combination of the BB combination, the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 (S1001). Specifically, in the case of winning the BB role, the lamp corresponding to the BB role in the special game role notification lamp 27 is changed to the small role 1 in the special game role notification lamp 27 in the case of winning the small role 1. If the corresponding lamp is the winning of the small role 2, the lamp corresponding to the small role 2 is turned on. By turning on the lamp corresponding to the BB role, it is possible to notify the player that the BB role has been won and that the BB role can be established. In addition, by turning on the lamp corresponding to the small role 1, it is possible to notify the player that the small role 1 has been won and that the small role 1 can be established. In addition, by turning on the lamp corresponding to the small role 2, it is possible to notify the player that the small role 2 has been won and that the small role 2 can be established.

  Next, in step S1002, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are pressed. When the stop button is pressed (YES in S1002), the process proceeds to the above-described stop control process (S1003).

  The stop control process in step S1003 is as shown in FIG. However, since the contents of steps S905, S912, and S918 of the stop control process are different from the stop control processes of steps S803 and S1102, they will be described below.

  In step S905 of the stop control process shown in FIG. 22, the symbol combination rotation stop control of the left reel 6L is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S1003, specifically, the winning flag of the BB role, the small role 1 or the small role 2 turned on in the above-mentioned winning combination determination process (FIG. 18), and the left stop button 9L The left reel 6L is stopped based on the operation timing. If necessary, the left reel 6L is stopped by controlling the driving of the left reel 6L while performing pull-in control.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the stop display symbol of any of the three types of BB combination (“BB combination 01” to “BB combination 03”) shown in FIG. 9 is stopped on the effective line L1, BB role is established. Further, the small combination 1 is established when the stop display symbol of any of the ten types of small combinations 1 ("Cherry combination 01" to "Cherry combination 10") shown in FIG. 9 stops on the active line L1. . Further, the small combination 2 is established when the stop display symbol of any of the 14 types of small combinations 2 ("watermelon combination 01" to "watermelon combination 14") shown in FIG. 9 stops on the effective line L1. . Therefore, in order to establish the BB combination, it is necessary to stop and display the “red seven” symbol within the frame of the left display window 5L. In order to establish the small combination 1, it is necessary to stop and display the “cherry” symbol within the frame of the left display window 5L. In order to establish the small role 2, it is necessary to stop and display the “watermelon” symbol within the frame of the left display window 5L.

  However, as described above, the left reel 6L has only one “red seven” symbol and “cherry” symbol. For this reason, even if the pull-in control works, depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 9L, the “red seven” symbol or the “cherry” symbol may not be stopped and displayed in the frame of the left display window 5L.

  In step S912, symbol combination rotation stop control of the middle reel 6C is performed. In the case of the stop control processing in step S1003, specifically, the middle reel 6C is stopped based on the winning flag of any one of the BB combination, the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 and the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C. . If necessary, the middle reel 6C is stopped by controlling the driving of the middle reel 6C while performing pull-in control.

  In order to establish the BB combination, it is necessary to stop and display the “red seven” symbol at the middle position of the middle reel 6C in the middle display window 5C. In order to establish the small combination 1, it is necessary to stop and display the “cherry” symbol at the middle position of the middle reel 6C. In order to establish the small combination 2, it is necessary to stop and display the “watermelon” symbol at the middle position of the middle reel 6C. However, the middle reel 6C has only one “red seven” symbol. Moreover, there are only two “watermelon” symbols, and there is an interval of 5 frames or more between the next and the same symbol. Therefore, even if the pull-in control is activated, depending on the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C, the “red seven” symbol or the “watermelon” symbol may be stopped and displayed at the middle position of the middle reel 6C in the middle display window 5C. There are cases where it is not possible.

  In step S918, the symbol combination rotation stop control of the right reel 6R is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S1003, specifically, the right reel 6R is stopped based on the winning flag of any one of the BB combination, the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 and the operation timing of the right stop button 9R. . If necessary, the right reel 6R is stopped by controlling the driving of the right reel 6R while performing pull-in control.

  In order to establish the BB combination, it is necessary to stop and display the “red seven” symbol within the frame of the right display window 5R. In order to establish the small role 1, it is necessary to stop and display the “cherry” symbol within the frame of the right display window 5R. In order to establish the small role 2, it is necessary to stop and display the “watermelon” symbol within the frame of the right display window 5R. However, the right reel 6R has only one “Red Seven” symbol. In addition, there are only three “watermelon” symbols, and there is a portion with a space of 5 frames or more between the next and the same symbol. For this reason, even if the pull-in control works, depending on the operation timing of the right stop button 9R, the “red seven” symbol or the “watermelon” symbol may not be stopped and displayed in the frame of the right display window 5R.

  Thus, even when the BB combination is won, when the stop control process of step S1003 is completed, the stop display symbol of the BB combination is not stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the BB combination may not be established. is there. In addition, even when the small role 1 is won, when the stop control processing is finished, the stop display symbol of the small role 1 is not stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and the small role 1 may not be established. is there. In addition, even when the small role 2 is won, when the stop control process is finished, the stop display symbol of the small role 2 is not stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and the small role 2 may not be established. is there.

  Returning to FIG. 23, in step S1004, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped. If the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is not stopped (NO in S1004), that is, if any one of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R is rotating, the process returns to step S1002. On the other hand, when the rotation of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped (YES in S1004), all the SB operation flags turned on in steps S903, S910, and S916 of the stop control process (FIG. 22) are turned off. (S1005). Then, the special game combination notification lamp 27 is turned off (S1006). That is, in the present embodiment, the special game combination notification lamp 27 is turned off after the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped, unlike the stop notification lamps 20L, 20C, 20R described above. Then, this process is finished.

  [Non-Assisted Stop Control Process] The non-assisted stop control process (S710) shown in FIG. 24 is a process for performing stop control of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R when AT is not set. In this non-assist stop control process, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated (S1101). When the stop button is pressed (YES in S1101), the process proceeds to the above-described stop control process (S1102).

  The stop control process in step S1102 is as shown in FIG. However, the contents of the stop control processes in steps S905, S912, and S918 are different from the stop control processes in steps S803 and S1003 described above, and will be described below.

  In step S905 of the stop control process shown in FIG. 22, the symbol combination rotation stop control of the left reel 6L is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S1102, specifically, the left reel 6L based on the winning flag of the re-gamer turned on in the above-described winning combination determination process (FIG. 18) and the operation timing of the left stop button 9L. Stop. If necessary, the left reel 6L is stopped by controlling the driving of the left reel 6L while performing pull-in control.

  In this embodiment, the stop display symbol of any of the eight types of replaying roles (“Replaying role 01” to “Replaying role 08”) shown in FIG. 9 is stopped on the active line L1, thereby Established. Therefore, when the re-game is established, it is necessary to stop and display the “replay” symbol within the frame of the left display window 5L. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the “replay” symbol can be stopped and displayed in the frame of the left display window 5L by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the left stop button 9L. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S905, the first stop operation is within the frame of the left display window 5L, and the second stop operation or the third stop operation is in accordance with the stop symbols of other reels. The left reel 6L can be stopped so that the “replay” symbol is stopped.

  In step S912, symbol combination rotation stop control of the middle reel 6C is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S1102, specifically, the middle reel 6C is stopped based on the winning flag of the re-gamer that is ON and the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C. If necessary, the middle reel 6C is stopped by controlling the driving of the middle reel 6C while performing pull-in control.

  When the re-game combination is established, it is necessary to stop and display the “replay” symbol at the middle position of the middle reel 6C in the middle display window 5C. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the “replay” symbol can be stopped and displayed at the middle position of the middle reel 6C in the middle display window 5C by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C. It has become. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S912, it is possible to stop and display the “replay” symbol at the middle position of the middle reel 6C in the middle display window 5C in order to establish a re-game.

  In step S918, the symbol combination rotation stop control of the right reel 6R is performed. In the case of the stop control process in step S1102, specifically, the right reel 6R is stopped based on the winning flag of the re-gamer that is ON and the operation timing of the right stop button 9R. If necessary, the right reel 6R is stopped by controlling the driving of the right reel 6R while performing pull-in control.

  As in the case of the left reel 6L, it is necessary to stop and display the “replay” symbol within the frame of the right display window 5R when the re-game combination is established. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the “replay” symbol can be stopped and displayed in the frame of the right display window 5R by the pull-in control regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 9R. Therefore, in the symbol combination rotation stop control in step S918, the first stop operation is within the frame of the right display window 5R, and the second stop operation or the third stop operation is in accordance with the stop symbols of other reels. It is possible to stop the right reel 6R so as to stop and display the “replay” symbol.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S1103, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped. If rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R has not stopped (NO in S1103), the process returns to step S1101. On the other hand, when the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped (YES in S1103), all the SB operation flags turned on in steps S903, S910, S916 of the stop control process (FIG. 22) are turned off. (S1104), and this processing ends.

  [Stop Display Symbol Determination Process] In the stop display symbol determination process (S208) of FIG. 15, the game control microcomputer 61 is first stopped and displayed in the frame of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R as shown in FIG. The stopped display symbol is confirmed and the information is stored in the RAM 64 (S1201). Next, based on the stop display symbol, it is determined whether or not there is a symbol combination corresponding to the game combination on the active line L1 (S1202).

  If there is a combination of symbols corresponding to the game actor on the active line L1 (YES in S1202), the game actor corresponding to the symbol is established, so the type of game actor established is selected. A display symbol flag for indicating is set (S1203). The value of the display symbol flag corresponding to the game combination is as shown in FIG. The display symbol flag is cleared to zero in the game start preparation process (S202) of the main control process (FIG. 15) as described above.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the display symbol flag is “01” (S1204). That is, it is determined whether the established game combination is a BB combination. If the value of the display symbol flag is not “01” (NO in S1204), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the display symbol flag is “10” (S1205). That is, it is determined whether the established game combination is a re-game combination.

  When a re-game is established, automatic bet processing is performed in the next unit game. Therefore, if the value of the display symbol flag is “10” (YES in S1205), the automatic bet flag is turned on (S1206), and the process proceeds to step S1209. On the other hand, when the value of the display symbol flag is not “10” (NO in S1205), the established game combination corresponds to a game combination with payout (any one of small combination 1 to small combination 8). Therefore, the payout flag is turned ON (S1207), and the process proceeds to step S1209.

  If there is no symbol combination corresponding to the game player on the active line L1 (NO in S1202), the display symbol flag is not set (that is, it remains “0”), and any game player It is determined whether or not the winning flag is ON (S1208). If the winning flag of any game combination is not ON (NO in S1208), that is, if the winning flags of all game combinations are OFF, it is not necessary to turn off the winning flag, and the process directly proceeds to step S1214 described later. . On the other hand, if the winning flag of any game combination is ON (YES in S1208), the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, it is determined whether the winning flag for the BB combination is ON. In the present embodiment, as described above, only the BB combination of the game combinations is won once until winning is established. In other words, regarding a game combination other than the BB combination, if the corresponding stop display symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line L1 in the selected unit game, the winning combination of the game combination is not carried over. Therefore, if the winning flag for the BB combination is not ON (NO in S1209), the ON winning flag is turned OFF (S1210), and the process proceeds to step S1214. As a result, the winning flags corresponding to all game combinations are turned OFF. On the other hand, if the winning flag for the BB combination is ON (YES in S1209), the winning flags for game combinations other than the BB combination are turned OFF (S1211), and the process proceeds to step S1214. Thereby, only the winning flag of the BB combination is turned ON, and only the winning of the BB combination is carried over to the next unit game.

  If the value of the display symbol flag is “01” in step S1204 (YES in S1204), that is, if the established game combination is the BB combination, the BB flag indicating that the BB combination has been won is turned ON from OFF. In step S1212, the winning flags corresponding to all game combinations including the BB combination are turned OFF (S1213), and the process proceeds to step S1214.

  In step S1214, a stop display symbol command relating to the stop display symbol is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64. Then, this process is finished.

  [Medal Payout Process] In the medal payout process (S209) shown in FIG. 26, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the payout flag is ON (S1301). If the payout flag is not ON (NO in S1301), this process is finished, but if it is ON (YES in S1301), a payout number command relating to the number of medals to be paid out is stored in the RAM 64 based on the value of the display symbol flag. Set in the output buffer (S1302). Next, it is determined whether or not the credit function is enabled (S1303).

  If the credit function is not enabled (NO in S1303), that is, if the credit function is disabled, the process proceeds to step S1307, but if it is enabled (YES in S1303), the above It is determined whether the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of paid-out medals exceeds the creditable upper limit (“50” in this embodiment) (S1304). If the upper limit is not exceeded (NO in S1304), that is, if the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of paid out medals is less than or equal to the upper limit, the number of medals paid out is a virtual medal indicated in the credit number display lamp 21. (S1305), the process proceeds to step S1309.

  On the other hand, if the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of paid-out medals exceeds the upper limit (“50”) (YES in S1304), the number of virtual medals shown on the credit number display lamp 21 is the upper limit. (S1306), and the process proceeds to step S1307.

  In step S1307, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 30. When the credit function is invalid, the same number of medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the credit function is valid, medals corresponding to “50” out of the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of medals to be paid out are paid out. As soon as the payout is completed (YES in S1308), a payout end command indicating that the payout of medals has ended is set (S1309), and this processing is ended.

  [RT State Processing] In the RT state processing (S210) shown in FIG. 27, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether the value of the game state flag is “2”, “3” or “4” ( S2001). If the value of the game state flag is neither “2”, “3”, or “4” (NO in S2001), that is, if the value of the game state flag is “0” or “1”, Finish the process. On the other hand, when the value of the gaming state flag is “2”, “3” or “4” (YES in S2001), that is, when the gaming state is various RT gaming states, RT addition processing is performed (S2002).

  [RT addition processing] RT addition processing (S2002) is an RT game triggered by a non-winning game player in the RT gaming state (first RT gaming state, second RT gaming state or third RT gaming state), that is, “losing”. It is a process of performing a lottery to extend the state. In the RT extra process (S2002) shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the extra lottery flag is ON (S2201). If the extra lottery flag is not ON (NO in S2201), this process is terminated. If the extra lottery flag is ON (YES in S2201), the extra lottery flag is turned off (S2202), and the number of extra times ( The number of games) is drawn (S2203). Specifically, using the extra number lottery table shown in FIG. 12, one extra is selected from four types of extra times (in this embodiment, “0”, “10”, “20”, and “30”). Decide the number of times. In addition to “losing” as an opportunity, the above lottery is executed when a predetermined gaming combination (for example, any one or more of small combination 1 to small combination 8) is won. May be. In addition, when a lottery is executed in response to a winning of a plurality of game combinations, a different extra number lottery table may be provided for each game combination.

  In step S2204, it is determined whether the number of additions other than “0” is determined as a result of the lottery in step S2203. If the number of additions other than “0” is not determined (NO in S2204), that is, if the number of additions is “0”, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of additions other than “0” is determined (YES in S2204), the process proceeds to step S2205, and the determined addition number is added to the value of the RT number counter. The RT number counter is for counting the value of the number of games in which the RT gaming state continues. By performing the processing in step S2412 of the BB state processing (FIG. 29) described later, counting using the RT number counter is started.

  Thereafter, an additional number command relating to the determined additional number is set in the RAM 64 (S2206), and this process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 27, after the RT addition process (S2002), the value of the RT number counter is decremented by "1" (S2003). Further, the value of the continuous counter is decremented by “1” (S2004). The continuous counter is for counting the value of the number of continuous games in the RT gaming state transferred in the RT gaming state transition process (FIG. 30) described later. By performing the processing in step S2507 of the RT gaming state transition processing (FIG. 30) described later, counting using the continuous counter is started.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT number counter subtracted in step S2003 is “0” (S2005). If the value of the RT number counter is not “0” (NO in S2005), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter subtracted in step S2004 is “0” (S2006).

  If the value of the continuous counter is not “0” (NO in S2006), the process proceeds to step S2016, but if the value of the continuous counter is “0” (YES in S2006), the process proceeds to step S2007 and the automatic bet flag is set. It is determined whether or not is ON.

  In this embodiment, when a re-game is not established in a unit game with the value of the continuous counter being “0”, three types of RT game states (first RT game state) are processed in the RT game state transition process (S2008) described later. , The second RT gaming state and the third RT gaming state) are shifted to one type of RT gaming state. Therefore, if the automatic bet flag is not ON (NO in S2007), the process proceeds to the RT gaming state transition process (S2008), and then proceeds to step S2016.

  On the other hand, if a re-game is established in a unit game with a continuous counter value of “0” (YES in S2007), the process proceeds to step S2009.

  As described above, in various RT gaming states that constitute the RT gaming state of this embodiment, a unit game can be performed even if any bet number of “1” to “3” is set. However, in the first RT gaming state, when the number of bets is set to “1”, the game can be advantageous to the player, while when it is set to other than “1”, the game cannot be advantageous to the player. Further, in the second RT gaming state, when the number of bets is set to “2”, the game can be advantageous to the player, while when it is set to other than “2”, the game cannot be advantageous to the player. Further, in the third RT gaming state, when the number of bets is set to “3”, the game can be advantageous to the player, while when it is set to other than “3”, the game cannot be advantageous to the player.

  Thus, for example, when a re-game is established in the final game (final unit game) in the first RT gaming state in which the bet number is set to “1”, the bet number is “1” by the above-described automatic bet processing. Set to However, in the RT gaming state transition process (S2008) described later, when the first RT gaming state is shifted to another type of RT gaming state (second RT gaming state or third RT gaming state), the second RT gaming state or In the third RT gaming state, the bet number is set to “1”. Therefore, in this case, in the first game (first unit game) in the second RT game state or the third RT game state, the game cannot be automatically advantageous to the player. Also, for example, when a re-game is established in the final game in the second RT gaming state in which the bet number is set to “2”, or in a final game in the third RT gaming state in which the bet number is set to “3”, Similarly, even if established, in the first game when the RT game state transition process is performed and another type of RT game state is transitioned to, it cannot be a game advantageous to the player.

  Therefore, in the process of step S2009, when a re-game player is established in a unit game with a continuous counter value of “0”, a unit game that cannot be a game advantageous to the player is not automatically generated. “1” is added to the value of the continuous counter, and the value of the continuous counter is changed from “0” to “1”. As a result, the currently set RT gaming state continues for one game.

  If the value of the RT number counter is “0” in step S2005 (YES in S2005), it is subsequently determined whether or not the automatic bet flag is ON (S2010).

  In this embodiment, when a re-game is not established in a unit game with an RT counter value of “0”, the RT gaming state is terminated and the gaming state is changed from the RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state. Perform migration process. Therefore, when the automatic bet flag is not ON (NO in S2010), the RT game state end process is performed. That is, the value of the gaming state flag is changed to “0” (S2011), and the gaming state is shifted from the RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state. As a result, the next unit game is a game in a non-RT game state. Next, an RT end command relating to the end of the RT gaming state is set (S2012), and an RT end flag indicating that the RT gaming state has ended is turned ON (S2013). Thereafter, the value of the continuous counter is cleared to zero (S2014), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the re-game combination is established in the unit game with the RT counter value of “0” (YES in S2010), the process proceeds to step S2015.

  As described above, in the non-RT gaming state of this embodiment, the unit game cannot be executed unless the bet number is set to “3”. On the other hand, in the RT gaming state, it is possible to play a unit game even if any bet number of “1” to “3” is set. Therefore, if a re-game player is established in the final game in the RT gaming state where the bet number is set to “1” or “2” other than “3”, the bet number is changed to “ It is set to “1” or “2”. However, regarding the gaming state, since the RT gaming state is shifted to the non-RT gaming state, the bet number is automatically set to a value other than “3” in the non-RT gaming state. , You will not be able to run the unit game.

  Therefore, in the process of step S2015, in order to prevent the unit game from being unable to be executed in the non-RT gaming state when the re-game player is established in the final game in the RT gaming state regardless of the type of the RT gaming state. Then, “1” is added to the value of the RT number counter to change the value of the RT number counter from “0” to “1”. As a result, the RT gaming state is extended by one game.

  In step S2016, an RT continuation command relating to the continuation of the RT gaming state and the type of RT gaming state at the time of continuation is set. Then, this process is finished.

  [BB State Process] In the BB state process (S211) shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the value of the game state flag is “1” (S2401). As described above, the game state flag “1” indicates that the game state is the BB game state. If the value of the game state flag is not “1” (NO in S2401), that is, if the value of the game state flag is “0”, “2”, “3” or “4”, the BB flag is subsequently set. It is determined whether it is ON (S2402). That is, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is established (winning establishment) in the unit game.

  If the BB flag is not ON (NO in S2402), the process is terminated as it is, but if the BB flag is ON (YES in S2402), that is, when the winning of the BB role is established in the unit game. Updates the value of the gaming state flag to “1” and shifts the gaming state to the BB gaming state (S2403). As a result, the next unit game is a game in the BB game state. Next, “0” is set to the BB payout counter value N (the value of the BB payout counter) (S2404), a BB start command relating to the start of the BB gaming state is set (S2405), and this processing is finished. The BB payout counter is for accumulating and counting the number of payouts to be paid out in association with establishment of a game combination in the BB gaming state (in this embodiment, formation of small combination 1 to small combination 8). The BB payout counter value N is a value indicating the number of payouts accumulated by the BB payout counter.

  If the value of the gaming state flag is “1” in step S2401 (YES in S2401), that is, if the gaming state is already in the BB gaming state, it is determined whether or not the payout flag is ON (S2406). If the payout flag is not ON (NO in S2406), this process ends. On the other hand, if the payout flag is ON (YES in S2406), the medals are paid out during the BB game state because the medal payout process (FIG. 26) results in the establishment of the game combination. The payout number is added to the BB payout counter value N (S2407). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the BB payout counter value N is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (“300”) (S2408). In this embodiment, as described above, when the total number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the condition B for ending the BB gaming state and shifting from the BB gaming state to the RT gaming state is satisfied. It corresponds to. Therefore, in step S2408, it is determined whether condition B is satisfied.

  If the BB payout counter value N is less than the above threshold value (“300”) (NO in S2408), this process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the BB payout counter is equal to or greater than the threshold (YES in S2408), a BB end command relating to the end of the BB gaming state is set in the RAM 64 (S2409). Next, RT gaming state transition processing (S2410) described later is performed. Next, an RT start command relating to the start of the RT gaming state and the type of RT gaming state at the start is set (S2411), and the value of the RT number counter is set to “30” (S2412). As a result, the gaming state is controlled to the RT gaming state over at least 30 consecutive unit games including the next unit game.

  [RT gaming state transition processing] The RT gaming state transition processing (S2008 and S2410) shown in FIG. 30 is one type of RT among the first RT gaming state, the second RT gaming state, and the third RT gaming state forming the RT gaming state. This is a process of determining the gaming state by lottery and shifting to the determined RT gaming state. The gaming control microcomputer 61 first performs a transfer lottery regarding the RT gaming state (S2501). Specifically, with reference to the transfer lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the RT game state to be the transfer destination is determined from the three types of RT game states.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the RT gaming state determined in the transfer lottery is the first RT gaming state (S2502). If it is the first RT gaming state (YES in S2502), the value of the gaming state flag is updated to “2”, the process proceeds to step S2507, and “10” is set to the value of the continuous counter. As described above, since the value of the continuous counter is decremented by “1” in step S2004 of the RT state process (FIG. 27), the first RT gaming state continues for at least 10 unit games from the next unit game. It will be.

  If the RT gaming state determined by the lottery is not the first RT gaming state (NO in S2502), it is subsequently determined whether or not it is the second RT gaming state (S2504). If it is the second RT gaming state (YES in S2504), the value of the gaming state flag is updated to “3” (S2505), the process proceeds to step S2507, and the value of the continuous counter is set to “10”. As a result, the second RT gaming state is continued for at least 10 unit games from the next unit game.

  In step S2504, if the RT gaming state determined by the lottery is not the second RT gaming state (NO in S2504), the RT gaming state determined by the lottery becomes the third RT gaming state, so the value of the gaming state flag is set. Update to “4” (S2506), proceed to step S2507, and set “10” to the value of the continuous counter. As a result, the third RT gaming state continues for at least 10 unit games from the next unit game.

  [AT Process] In the AT process (S212) shown in FIG. 31, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the BB flag is ON (S2601). That is, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is established (winning establishment) in the unit game. If the BB flag is not ON (NO in S2601), the process proceeds to step S2605, but if the BB flag is ON (YES in S2601), that is, if the BB combination is established in the unit game, the AT flag Is turned on (S2602). Thereby, AT is set and AT is started. Thereafter, an AT start command indicating the start of AT is set (S2603), the BB flag is turned OFF (S2604), and the process proceeds to step S2605.

  In step S2605, it is determined whether the RT end flag described above is ON. If the RT end flag is not ON (NO in S2605), this process is terminated. If the RT end flag is ON (YES in S2605), the AT flag is turned off (S2606). Thereby, AT ends. Thereafter, an AT end command indicating the end of the AT is set (S2607), the RT end flag is turned OFF (S2608), and this process is completed.

  In this embodiment, the AT is set when the winning of the BB combination in the non-RT gaming state is established. However, for example, a configuration may be used in which a lottery is further performed when a game combination other than the BB combination is won, and AT is set in response to the win in the lottery. Further, for example, an AT may be set in response to the transition to the RT gaming state instead of the transition to the BB gaming state.

7). Operation of Sub Control Board Next, among the control processes performed on the sub control board 70, the sub control process will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  [Sub-Control Processing] In the sub-control processing shown in FIG. 32, the effect control microcomputer 71 first performs power-on processing (S4001). Specifically, the CPU 72 performs error check and initialization (for example, initialization of game information) of the RAM 74 and the like. Subsequently, various commands are received from the main control board 60, and game information is created based on the received commands (S4002). In creating the game information, for example, the information regarding the gaming state is changed based on the RT start command, the RT end command, the BB start command, the BB end command, or the information regarding the setting of the AT based on the AT start command or the AT end command. Or change it.

  Next, command analysis processing (S4003) described later is performed. Thereafter, an image effect execution process (S4004) for causing the image control board 80 to execute an effect related to the image (image effect) among effects determined in the command analysis process is performed. Next, a lamp effect execution process (S4005) for executing a lamp effect using the effect lamp 40 or the like is performed, and a sound effect execution process (S4006) for executing an audio effect using the speaker 41 is performed. In the sub-control process, after the power-on process (S4001) is performed for the first time, steps S4002 to S4006 are looped.

  [Command Analysis Processing] In the command analysis processing (S4003) shown in FIG. 33, the effect control microcomputer 71 first determines whether or not a start command has been received (S4101). If a start command has been received (YES in S4101), a start command reception process (S4102) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if no start command has been received (NO in S4101), it is determined whether or not a combination determination result command has been received (S4103). If a combination determination result command has been received (YES in S4103), a combination determination result command reception process (S4104) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if no combination determination result command has been received (NO in S4103), it is determined whether an SB operation command has been received (S4105). If an SB operation command has been received (YES in S4105), an SB operation command reception process (S4106) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if an SB operation command has not been received (NO in S4105), it is determined whether an RT start command has been received (S4107). If an RT start command has been received (YES in S4107), an RT start command reception process (S4108) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the RT start command has not been received (NO in S4107), it is determined whether an RT continuation command has been received (S4109). If an RT continuation command has been received (YES in S4109), an RT continuation command reception process (S4110) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the RT continuation command has not been received (NO in S4109), the process proceeds to step S4111 to perform processing (other command reception processing) executed in response to reception of a command other than the above, and the present processing ends.

  [Start Command Reception Processing] In the start command reception processing (S4102) shown in FIG. 34, the effect control microcomputer 71 first analyzes the received start command (S4301). Then, it is determined whether a lamp lighting effect (first button lamp lighting effect, second button lamp lighting effect, or third button lamp lighting effect) is being executed (S4302). If it is not being executed (NO in S4302), step S4303 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S4304. If it is being executed (YES in S4302), the lamp lighting effect being executed is terminated (S4303). Specifically, the bet button lamp that is turned on in accordance with the execution of the lamp lighting effect is turned off. The lamp lighting effect will be described in detail later.

  In step S4304, processing (other processing) executed in response to reception of the start command is performed, and this processing ends. Examples of other processing include processing for setting effect data (for example, effect data related to sound effects output from the speaker 41 in accordance with the operation of the start lever 8) based on information indicated by the start command.

  [Combination Determination Result Command Reception Processing] In the combination determination result command reception processing (S4104) shown in FIG. 35, the effect control microcomputer 71 first analyzes the combination determination result command (S4501). Then, information obtained by the analysis (information on the winning game combination) is stored in the RAM 74. Thereby, the information can be used in each process performed by the effect control microcomputer 71. Next, it is determined whether or not AT is set (S4502). Specifically, the determination is made based on the game information created in step S4002. If the AT is not set (NO in S4502), the process proceeds to step S4507, but if the AT is set (YES in S4502), the received winning combination determination result command is a small role 3, small. It is determined whether it is related to winning of the role 4 or the small role 5 (S4503).

  If the winning combination determination result command is related to winning of small combination 3, small combination 4 or small combination 5 (YES in S4503), the process proceeds to step S4504, and a winning operation related to the correct answer pressing order is specified. Specifically, among the information included in the combination determination result command, the winning operation is specified from the winning information of the small combination 3, small combination 4 or small combination 5, and stored in the RAM 74.

  Thereafter, a winning operation notification effect corresponding to the specified winning operation is selected (S4505). Specifically, the effect data related to the selected winning operation notification effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74. Based on this, the image control board 80 is caused to execute a winning operation notification effect in the image effect execution process in step S4004 described above.

  The winning operation notification effect is an image effect that uses the image display device 42 to notify the correct pressing order of the small combination 3, the small combination 4, or the small combination 5. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), an image effect using an image P1 that displays the number “1” on the lower left, lower center, or lower right of the display screen 42a of the image display device 42. For example, in the winning operation notification effect when the small combination 3, the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are won, an image P1 in which the number “1” is arranged on the lower left of the display screen 42a is used. Further, in the winning operation notification effect when the small combination 4, the small combination 6 and the small combination 8 are overlapped, an image P1 in which the number “1” is arranged in the lower center of the display screen 42a is used. Note that an image P1 shown in FIG. 38A is for use in a winning operation notification effect in this case. Further, in the winning operation notification effect when the small combination 5, the small combination 6 and the small combination 7 are selected and won, an image P1 in which the number “1” is arranged on the lower right of the display screen 42a is used. Therefore, by executing the winning operation notification effect using the image P1 while all the reels are rotating, it is possible to assist a player who wants to stop each reel in the correct pressing order.

  Note that if the determination in step S4503 is NO, that is, if the received winning combination determination result command relates to winning of the BB role, the small role 1 or the small role 2 other than the small role 3, the small role 4 and the small role 5. , The game combination notification effect corresponding to the combination BB, small combination 1 or small combination 2 is selected (S4506). More specifically, the effect data related to the selected game player notification effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74. Based on this, the image control board 80 is caused to execute the game player notification effect in the image effect execution process of step S4004 described above.

  The game combination notification effect is an image effect for notifying the winning combination of the BB combination, the small combination 1 or the small combination 2. Specifically, for example, on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42, an image including the symbol of the winning BB combination, small combination 1 or small combination 2 (designated on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R). This is an image effect to be displayed. By executing this game player notification effect, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the winning of the game player as compared with the case where the notification regarding the winning of the game player is performed only by turning on the special game player notification lamp 27. It is possible.

  In step S4507, processing other than the above (other processing) executed in accordance with reception of the combination determination result command is performed, and the present processing ends.

  [SB Operation Command Reception Processing] In the SB operation command reception processing (S4106) shown in FIG. 36, the effect control microcomputer 71 first analyzes the SB operation command (S4701). Then, information obtained by the analysis (information relating to the pressed stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R) is stored in the RAM 74. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning operation notification effect described above is being executed (S4702).

  If the winning operation notification effect is not being executed (NO in S4702), the process proceeds to step S4706, but if the winning operation notification effect is being executed (YES in S4702), based on the information obtained in step S4701, It is determined whether or not it matches with the operation related to the pressing order of the winning operation specified in step S4504 of the combination determination result command reception process (FIG. 35) (S4703). If they match (YES in S4703), a winning operation success effect indicating that the operation of the stop button is in the correct pressing order is selected (S4704), and the process proceeds to step S4706. The selected winning operation success effect is executed using the image display device 42 in the image effect execution process in step S4004. This winning operation success effect is an image effect using an image P2 in which a character string “OK!” Is arranged in the center of the display screen 42a of the image display device 42 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the identified stop button does not match the operation related to the pressing order of the winning operation (NO in S4703), a winning operation failure effect indicating that the operation of the stop button is not in the correct pressing order is selected. (S4705), the process proceeds to step S4706. The selected winning operation failure effect is executed in the image effect executing process in step S4004, similarly to the winning operation success effect. This winning operation failure effect is an image effect using an image P3 in which the character string “failure!” Is arranged in the center of the display screen 42a of the image display device 42 shown in FIG.

  In step S4706, processing other than the above (other processing) executed in response to reception of the SB operation command is performed, and this processing is completed.

  [RT start command reception processing (RT continuation command reception processing)] Since the RT start command reception processing (S4108) and the RT continuation command reception processing (S4110) have the same processing flow, they will be described together with reference to FIG. . In the RT start command reception process (S4108) or the RT continuation command reception process (S4110), the effect control microcomputer 71 first analyzes the received command (S4901). In the case of the RT start command receiving process (S4108), the RT start command is analyzed, and in the case of the RT continuing command receiving process (S4110), the RT continuing command is analyzed.

  Next, as a result of analyzing the received command (RT start command or RT continuation command), it is determined whether or not the currently controlled RT gaming state is the first RT gaming state (S4902). In the case of the first RT gaming state (YES in S4902), a lamp lighting effect for the first button is selected (S4903). Specifically, effect data relating to the selected first button lamp lighting effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74. Based on this, the first button lamp lighting effect is executed in the lamp effect executing process of step S4005 described above.

  The first button lamp lighting effect (corresponding to a predetermined notification) is a notification effect that notifies the user to turn on the first bet button lamp 11L and set “1” as the number of bets. In this embodiment, for example, when the first RT gaming state is set to “first gaming state”, the first button lamp lighting effect corresponds to “first betting number notification”.

  In the slot machine 1, as described above, when the bet number is set to “1” in the first RT gaming state, the small role 1 to the small role is more than the case where the bet number is set to “2” or “3”. A lot of medals will be paid out when 8 is established. In addition, when the bet number is set to “1” in the first RT gaming state, the winning probability of the BB role is higher than when the bet number is set to “2” or “3”, and the BB role is won. Easy to do.

  Therefore, when the next unit game is controlled to the first RT gaming state, from the stop of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (from the completion of the payout when there is a payout of medals), the next unit game Until the start operation is performed, the first button lamp lighting effect is executed.

  As described above, since the first bet button lamp 11L is arranged on the inner side of the first bet button 11 made of a translucent resin member, in the first button lamp lighting effect, FIG. As shown in (A), it is possible to make the entire first bet button 11 appear to be lit. Therefore, when the first button lamp lighting effect is executed, the player's attention is more likely to be gathered on the first bet button 11 than on the second bet button 12 and the third bet button 13. Therefore, based on such a first button lamp lighting effect, the player is allowed to set the number of bets of the unit game controlled to the first RT gaming state to “1” from “1” to “3”. easy. That is, by executing the lamp lighting effect for the first button, it is possible to encourage the player to play a game advantageous to the player according to the first RT gaming state.

  Returning to FIG. 37, if the determination in step S4902 is NO, it is determined whether the RT gaming state currently controlled is the second RT gaming state (S4904). If it is the second RT gaming state (YES in S4904), the lamp lighting effect for the second button is selected (S4905). Specifically, effect data relating to the selected second button lamp lighting effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74. Based on this, the lamp lighting effect for the second button is executed in the lamp effect executing process in step S4005 described above.

  The second button lamp lighting effect (corresponding to a predetermined notification) is a notification effect informing the user to turn on the second bet button lamp 12L and set the number of bets to “2”. In this embodiment, for example, when the first RT gaming state is “first gaming state” and the second RT gaming state is “second gaming state”, this second button lamp lighting effect is “second betting number notification”. Is equivalent to.

  In the slot machine 1, as described above, when the bet number is set to “2” in the second RT gaming state, the small bet 1 to the small role is more than the case where the bet number is set to “1” or “3”. A lot of medals will be paid out when 8 is established. Also, in the second RT gaming state, when the bet number is set to “2”, the winning probability of the BB role is higher than when the bet number is set to “1” or “3”, and the BB role is won. Easy to do.

  Therefore, when the next unit game is controlled to the second RT game state, from the stop of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (after the payout of medals is completed), the next unit game Until the start operation is performed, the second button lamp lighting effect is executed.

  As described above, since the second bet button lamp 12L is arranged on the inner side of the semi-transparent second bet button 12, the second button lamp lighting effect is as shown in FIG. In addition, the entire second bet button 12 can be shown to be lit. Therefore, when the second button lamp lighting effect is executed, it is easier for the player to focus on the second bet button 12 than on the first bet button 11 and the third bet button 13. Therefore, based on such a second button lamp lighting effect, the player is allowed to set the number of bets of the unit game controlled to the second RT gaming state from “1” to “3” to “2”. easy. That is, by executing the second button lamp lighting effect, it is possible to encourage the player to play a game advantageous to the player according to the second RT gaming state.

  Returning to FIG. 37, if the determination in step S4904 is NO, the currently controlled RT gaming state is the third RT gaming state, and the third button lamp lighting effect is selected (S4906). Specifically, effect data relating to the selected third button lamp lighting effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74. Based on this, the lamp lighting effect for the third button is executed in the lamp effect executing process in step S4005 described above.

  The third button lamp lighting effect (corresponding to a predetermined notification) is a notification effect informing that the third bet button lamp 13L is lit to set “3” as the number of bets. In the present embodiment, for example, when the first RT gaming state is “first gaming state” and the third RT gaming state is “second gaming state”, the third button lamp lighting effect is “second betting number notification”. Is equivalent to.

  In the slot machine 1, as described above, when the bet number is set to “3” in the third RT gaming state, the small role 1 to the small role is compared to the case where the bet number is set to “1” or “2”. A lot of medals will be paid out when 8 is established. Also, in the third RT gaming state, when the bet number is set to “3”, the winning probability of the BB role is higher than when the bet number is set to “1” or “2”, and the BB role is won. Easy to do.

  Therefore, when the next unit game is controlled to the third RT gaming state, from the stop of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (from the completion of the payout of medals, the next unit game) Until the start operation is performed, the third button lamp lighting effect is executed.

  As described above, since the third bet button lamp 13L is arranged on the inner side of the translucent third bet button 13, in the third button lamp lighting effect, as shown in FIG. In addition, it is possible to make the third bet button 13 appear to be lit up. Therefore, when the third button lamp lighting effect is executed, the player's attention is more likely to be gathered on the third bet button 13 than on the first bet button 11 and the second bet button 12. Therefore, based on the lamp lighting effect for the third button, the player is allowed to set the number of bets of the unit game controlled to the third RT gaming state from “1” to “3” to “3”. easy. That is, by executing the lamp lighting effect for the third button, it is possible to encourage the player to play a game advantageous to the player according to the third RT gaming state.

  Returning to FIG. 37, in step S4907 after each process of step S4903, S4905, or S4906, a process other than the above (other processes) executed in response to the reception of the RT start command or the RT continuation command is performed. This processing is finished.

8). Advantages of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the first RT gaming state, the bet number is set before the player sets the bet number. A first button lamp lighting effect (see FIG. 39A) for informing to set to “1” is executed. Therefore, when the gaming state is the first RT gaming state, it is easy for the player to set the bet number to “1” instead of “2” or “3”. Further, when the gaming state is the second RT gaming state, the second button lamp lighting effect (FIG. 39 (FIG. 39) is issued to notify the player to set the bet number to “2” before the bet number is set by the player. B)). Therefore, when the gaming state is the second RT gaming state, it is easy for the player to set the bet number to “2” instead of “1” or “3”. Further, when the gaming state is the third RT gaming state, the third button lamp lighting effect (FIG. 39 (FIG. 39) is issued to notify the player to set the bet number to “3” before setting the bet number by the player. C)). Therefore, when the gaming state is the third RT gaming state, it is easy for the player to set the number of bets to “3” instead of “1” or “2”. Thus, by executing various lamp lighting effects, it is possible to encourage the player to play a game that can be advantageous to the player according to the various RT gaming states that have been set.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the first RT gaming state, “2” or “3” is set when the bet number is set to “1” which is smaller than the maximum bet number (“3”). The game is more advantageous than when it is set. Also in the 2nd RT gaming state, setting the bet number to “2” smaller than the maximum bet number (“3”) is more advantageous than setting the bet number to “1” or “3”. Games are possible. Therefore, when the bet number is set to the maximum bet number, unlike the gaming machine capable of playing an advantageous game than when the bet number is set to a value smaller than the maximum bet number, the consumption of medals in the unit game is relative. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of playing a game advantageous to the player.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the unit game that is performed with the bet number set to “1” in the first RT gaming state, any one of the small roles 1 to 8 The number of payouts to be paid out with the establishment is paid out with the establishment of the above-mentioned game combination in the unit game executed with the bet number set to “2” or “3” in the same first RT gaming state. It is set more than the number of payouts to be issued. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the number of bets is “1” in the first RT gaming state, the payout number due to establishment of the small role 1 is “4”, and the number of bets in the first RT gaming state is “4”. In the case of “2” or “3”, it is larger than the number of payouts (“2”) due to the establishment of the small role 1. As shown in FIG. 10, the same applies to the small combinations 2 to 8. Therefore, by executing the first button lamp lighting effect, the player is given an advantageous bet number (“1”) in terms of the number of payouts when any of the small roles 1 to 8 is achieved. It is possible to notify.

  Also, in the second RT gaming state, as in the first RT gaming state, the establishment of any of the small roles 1 to 8 when the number of bets is “2” in the second RT gaming state. The number of payouts is set to be larger than the number of payouts due to the establishment of the game combination when the bet number is “1” or “3” in the same second RT gaming state. Therefore, by executing the lamp lighting effect for the second button, the player is given an advantageous bet number (“2”) in terms of the number of payouts when any of the small roles 1 to 8 is achieved. It is possible to notify.

  As for the third RT gaming state, as in the case of the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state, any one of the small roles 1 to 8 when the number of bets is “3” in the third RT gaming state. The number of payouts due to the establishment of the game combination is set to be larger than the number of payouts due to the establishment of the game combination when the bet number is “1” or “2” in the same third RT gaming state. Therefore, by executing the third button lamp lighting effect, the player is given a bet number (“3”) that is advantageous in terms of the number of payouts when any of the small roles 1 to 8 is achieved. It is possible to notify.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the BB combination in the unit game that is performed with the bet number set to “1” in the first RT gaming state has the same bet in the same first RT gaming state. It is set higher than the winning probability of the BB combination in the unit game performed with the number set to “2” or “3”. Therefore, by executing the first button lamp lighting effect, it is possible to notify the player of the number of bets (“1”) advantageous in terms of ease of winning the BB combination.

  Also, in the second RT gaming state, as in the first RT gaming state, the winning probability of the BB combination when the number of bets is “2” in the second RT gaming state is the same as in the second RT gaming state. It is set higher than the winning probability of the BB combination when the number is “1” or “3”. Therefore, by executing the second button lamp lighting effect, it is possible to notify the player of the bet number (“2”) which is advantageous in terms of ease of winning the BB combination.

  Also, in the third RT gaming state, as in the case of the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state, the winning probability of the BB combination when the number of bets is “3” in the third RT gaming state is the same. It is set higher than the winning probability of the BB combination when the number of bets is “1” or “2” in the 3RT gaming state. Therefore, by executing the third button lamp lighting effect, it is possible to notify the player of the bet number (“3”) advantageous in terms of the ease of winning the BB combination.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the first RT gaming state, the first button lamp lighting effect for lighting the first bet button lamp 11L inside the first bet button 11 is achieved. Execute. As described above, in the first button lamp lighting effect, the entire first bet button 11 is lit as the first bet button lamp 11L is lit (see FIG. 39A). At this time, since the other bet buttons 12 and 13 are turned off (see FIG. 39A), of the three bet buttons 11, 12, and 13, the player turns the first bet button 11 that is lit. It is easy to attract attention. Therefore, it is easy for the player to notice the execution of the first button lamp lighting effect as the first bet button lamp 11L emits light. Thus, it is possible to surely encourage the player to play a game advantageous to the player according to the first RT gaming state.

  Further, when the gaming state is the second RT gaming state, a second button lamp lighting effect for lighting the second bet button lamp 12L inside the second bet button 12 is executed. As described above, in the second button lamp lighting effect, the entire second bet button 12 is lit as the second bet button lamp 12L is lit (see FIG. 39B). At this time, since the other bet buttons 11 and 13 are turned off (see FIG. 39B), of the three bet buttons 11, 12, and 13, the player turns the second bet button 12 that is lit. It is easy to attract attention. Therefore, it is easy for the player to notice the execution of the second button lamp lighting effect as the second bet button lamp 12L emits light. Thus, it is possible to surely prompt the player to play a game advantageous to the player according to the second RT gaming state.

  When the gaming state is the third RT gaming state, a third button lamp lighting effect for lighting the third bet button lamp 13L inside the third bet button 13 is executed. As described above, in the third button lamp lighting effect, the entire third bet button 13 is lit as the third bet button lamp 13L is lit (see FIG. 39C). At this time, since the other bet buttons 11 and 12 are turned off (see FIG. 39C), of the three bet buttons 11, 12, and 13, the player turns the third bet button 13 that is lit. It is easy to attract attention. Therefore, it is easy for the player to notice the execution of the third button lamp lighting effect as the third bet button lamp 13L emits light. Thus, it is possible to surely prompt the player to play a game advantageous to the player according to the third RT gaming state.

9. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example of the above embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals as those in the above embodiment are given to the same configurations as those in the above embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, you may comprise combining the structure which concerns on a modified example suitably.

  In the above embodiment, even when the same RT game state is set, when different bet numbers are set, the payout number to be paid out with the establishment of a specific combination is made different. However, in such a case, the difference number obtained by subtracting the set number of bets from the number of payouts to be paid out when a specific combination is established may be different.

  As such a configuration, for example, a configuration that is set to the number of gamers to be paid out as shown in FIG. In the table shown in FIG. 40 (FIG. 40), the value without parentheses is the number of payouts, whereas the value in parentheses is the difference number obtained by subtracting the number of bets from the number of payouts.

  In this configuration, the first RT gaming state is that when the bet number is set to “1”, the difference in the number of small roles 1 to 5 when the small role 1 to small role 5 is established is set to “2” or “3”. Is increasing. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 40, when the bet number is “2” in the first RT gaming state, the difference number when the small combination 1 is established is set to “0”. When the bet number is “3” in the first RT gaming state, the difference number when the small combination 1 is established is set to “2”. On the other hand, when the number of bets is “1” in the first RT gaming state, the difference number when the small combination 1 is established is set to “3”. This is more than when the bet number is set to “2” or “3”. The same applies to the small roles 2 to 5.

  As shown in FIG. 40, in this configuration, in the first RT gaming state, when the bet number is set to “1”, the small role 1 is set more than when the bet number is set to “3”. -The number of payouts when the small role 5 is established is small. In other words, regarding the relationship between the difference number and the payout number, just because the difference number is relatively large, the payout number is not necessarily relatively large.

  Also, in the second RT gaming state, when the bet number is set to “2”, the difference in the number of small roles 1 to 5 when the small role 1 to small role 5 is established is larger than when the bet number is set to “1” or “3”. It is increasing. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 40, when the bet number is “1” in the second RT gaming state, the difference number when the small combination 1 is established is set to “0”. When the bet number is “3” in the second RT gaming state, the difference number when the small combination 1 is established is set to “1”. On the other hand, when the number of bets is “2” in the second RT gaming state, the difference number when the small combination 1 is established is set to “2”. This is more than when the bet number is set to “1” or “3”. The same applies to the small roles 2 to 5.

  As shown in FIG. 40, in this configuration, in the second RT gaming state, the payout number and the bet number when the small combination 1 to small combination 5 are established when the bet number is set to “2”. The number of payouts at the time of establishment of the small combination 1 to the small combination 5 when set to “3” is the same.

  Also, in the 3rd RT gaming state, when the number of bets is set to “3”, the difference in the number of small roles 1 to 5 when the small role 1 to small role 5 is established is more than that when the bet number is set to “1” or “2”. It is increasing. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 40, when the number of bets is “1” or “2” in the third RT gaming state, the difference number when the small combination 1 is established is set to “0”. On the other hand, when the number of bets is “3” in the third RT gaming state, the difference number when the small combination 1 is established is set to “1”. This is larger than when the bet number is set to “1” or “2”. The same applies to the small roles 2 to 5.

  As described above, according to this configuration, at the time of establishment of any one of the small roles 1 to 5 in the unit game performed with the bet number set to “1” in the first RT gaming state. The difference number is set to be larger than the difference number at the time of establishment of the above-mentioned game combination in a unit game performed with the bet number set to “2” or “3” in the same first RT gaming state. Yes. Therefore, by executing the first button lamp lighting effect, the bet number (“1”) advantageous in terms of the net increase in the number of medals when any one of the small roles 1 to 5 is established. It is possible to notify the person.

  Further, in the unit game that is performed with the bet number set to “2” in the second RT gaming state, the difference in number when the game combination of any of the small roles 1 to 5 is established is the same. In the unit game which is performed with the bet number set to “1” or “3” in the second RT game state, the number of difference is set larger than the difference number at the time of establishment of the above-mentioned game combination. Therefore, by executing the second button lamp lighting effect, the bet number (“2”) advantageous in terms of the net increase in the number of medals when any one of the small roles 1 to 5 is established. It is possible to notify the person.

  Further, in the unit game that is performed with the bet number set to “3” in the third RT gaming state, the difference number when the game combination of any one of the small roles 1 to 5 is established is the same. In the unit game executed with the bet number set to “1” or “2” in the third RT gaming state, the number is set to be larger than the difference number at the time of establishment of the above-mentioned game combination. Therefore, by executing the above-mentioned third button lamp lighting effect, the bet number (“3”) advantageous in terms of the net increase in the number of medals when any of the small combination 1 to small combination 5 is established. It is possible to notify the person.

  Further, in the above-described form, a bet is made for eight types of gaming roles (small role 1 to small role 8) in various RT gaming states (first RT gaming state, second RT gaming state, and third RT gaming state) of the RT gaming state. The number of payouts was set according to the number. However, the payout number corresponding to the number of bets may be set for only one type of game combination. In addition, for a plurality of types of game combinations other than eight types, a payout number corresponding to the number of bets may be set.

  In the above embodiment, for example, with regard to the first RT gaming state, when the bet number is set to “1”, the payout amount associated with the establishment of the game combination is set to “2” or “3”. More than the number of sheets. The number of payouts when set to “2” is equal to the number of payouts when set to “3”. However, regarding the number of payouts associated with establishment of a predetermined game combination, if the number of bets is set to “1” is relatively large, if the number of bets is set to “1”, then the number of bets set to “2” and “3” It may be different from that when set to. Also, for example, for the first RT gaming state, the number of payouts associated with the establishment of a game combination when the number of bets is set to “1” is greater than the number of payouts when set to “2” or “3”. The configuration. However, instead of the first RT gaming state, the second RT gaming state and the third gaming state may be configured as such.

  Further, in the various RT game states of the above-described form, the unit game can be executed even if any one of the three types of values (“1”, “2”, and “3”) is set. However, the unit game may be executed when two of the three types of values are set as the number of bets in various RT game states. That is, when “1” or “2” is set, when “1” or “3” is set, or when “2” or “3” is set, the unit game in various RT game states is set. An executable configuration may be used.

  In the above embodiment, both the first gaming state and the second gaming state are the various RT gaming states that form the RT gaming state. However, for example, at least one of the first gaming state and the second gaming state may be a gaming state other than the RT gaming state, that is, a non-RT gaming state or a BB gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the first bet button lamp 11L, which is a specific notification means, is provided on the inner side of the first bet button 11. However, for example, the first bet button lamp 11L may be provided not in the first bet button 11 but in the vicinity of the first bet button 11 visible to the player. As a form in that case, for example, a form in which a first bet button lamp is provided at a position nearer to the first bet button 11 (side closer to the player) in the vicinity of the first bet button 11 is given. It is done. Further, for example, a form in which a first bet button lamp is provided at a position between the first bet button 11 and the display panel 4 in the vicinity of the first bet button 11 can be cited.

  Further, the second bet button lamp 12L is provided on the inner side of the second bet button 12, but, for example, not on the inner side of the second bet button 12, but in the vicinity of the second bet button 12 visible to the player. A second bet button lamp 12L may be provided. Further, the third bet button lamp 13L is provided on the inner side of the third bet button 13, but, for example, not on the inner side of the third bet button 13, but in the vicinity of the third bet button 13 visible to the player. A third bet button lamp 13L may be provided.

  Moreover, in the said form, predetermined notification was made into various lamp lighting effects which light each lamp 11L, 12L, 13L for bet buttons at the time of execution. However, for example, each of the bet button lamps 11L, 12L, and 13L may be flashed and notified. Also, for example, a light (lamp) that can emit light by switching to a plurality of types of colors may be turned on or blinked for notification. As a configuration in such a case, for example, only one bet button lamp is provided to emit light corresponding to the bet number, that is, a first bet number corresponding to a predetermined first bet number (first bet number). A configuration in which light is emitted in one color (first aspect) or light is emitted in a second color (second aspect) different from the first color corresponding to the second betting number (second betting number). Can be mentioned. In addition, for example, a configuration for emitting a color corresponding to each bet button, that is, a first color corresponding to a first bet operation unit that can set a predetermined first bet number (first mode), There is a configuration in which light is emitted in a second color (second mode) different from the first color, corresponding to the second bet operation unit capable of setting two bets.

  In the above embodiment, the bet button lamps 11L, 12L, and 13L are used as specific notification means. However, for example, a lamp other than the bet button lamp (for example, a lamp 40 for the effect in the above form or a lamp provided separately from the lamps in the above form) may be used. Further, for example, instead of the lamp, an image display device including a display screen (for example, the image display device 42 of the above-described form or an image display device provided separately from the image display device 42) may be used. The predetermined notification in this case includes an image notification effect using an image display device. Further, for example, instead of the lamp, a speaker (for example, the speaker 41 of the above form or a speaker provided separately from the speaker 41) may be used. As the predetermined notification in this case, there is a voice notification effect using a speaker.

  In the above embodiment, three bet buttons 11, 12, 13 are provided. However, for example, one bet button capable of increasing the number of bets by “1” to a predetermined upper limit (“3”) each time the pressing operation is performed may be provided. Examples of the predetermined notification in the case of such a configuration include notification regarding the number of remaining pressing operations until an advantageous bet number is reached, and notification regarding reaching an advantageous bet number.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the structure which can perform predetermined alerting | reporting using the lamp 11L, 12L, 13L (specific alerting | reporting means) for bet buttons controlled by the sub control board 70. FIG. However, a predetermined notification may be performed using specific notification means controlled by the main control board 60. As such a configuration, for example, a configuration in which the bet button lamp of the above-described form is connected to the main control board 60 instead of the sub-control board 70 can be cited. In the case of this configuration, for the bet button corresponding to the various RT gaming states set at that time in step S2016 of the RT state processing (FIG. 27) and step S2411 of the BB state processing (FIG. 29) of the above embodiment. Processing to turn on the lamp is performed. If the bet button lamp is turned on in step S414 of the bet / start operation acceptance process (FIG. 17), a process for turning off the bet button lamp is performed. In addition, “notification effect control means 204” shown in FIG. 6 of the above form is deleted from “sub control means”, and “notification control means” is added to “main control means”.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in addition to the number of payouts associated with the establishment of the small combination 1 to small combination 8 (specific combination), the winning probability of the BB combination (predetermined combination) also depends on the gaming state and the set number of bets. Different configuration. However, only the payout number associated with the establishment of a specific combination may be different depending on the gaming state and the number of bets. In addition, only the winning probability of a predetermined combination may be different depending on the gaming state and the set number of bets. Further, although the predetermined combination is the BB combination, it may be a game combination other than the BB combination.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the time when the condition D used as the transition opportunity of various RT game states reached the predetermined number of games (at least "10"). However, for example, a predetermined game combination may be won in the winning combination determination process (FIG. 18). Further, for example, the number of payouts paid out in the same RT gaming state may be a predetermined number. In addition, three types of RT gaming states (a first RT gaming state, a second RT gaming state, and a third RT gaming state) are provided as gaming states that constitute the RT gaming state, but one type of RT gaming state or other than three types A plurality of types of RT gaming states may be included.

  Moreover, in the said form, the transfer lottery table whose total number of random values is "256" shown in FIG. 13 was used. However, if the total number is “256”, the number of random values assigned to various RT gaming states can be arbitrarily changed. Further, a table using a plurality of values other than “256” as the total number of random values may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the number of bets that can be played in the non-RT gaming state is limited to “3”. However, for example, the number of bets in the non-RT gaming state may be limited to one value other than “3”, that is, “1” or “2”. Further, for example, the number of bets may be set to a plurality of values among “1”, “2”, and “3”. In the BB gaming state, the number of bets that can be played is limited to “3”, as in the non-RT gaming state. However, for example, the number of bets in the BB gaming state may be limited to one value other than “3”, that is, “1” or “2”. Further, for example, the number of bets may be set to a plurality of values among “1”, “2”, and “3”.

  In the above embodiment, one active line is used regardless of the set bet number (see FIG. 2). However, for example, the number of active lines may be changed according to the set number of bets. Specifically, for example, one effective line is set when the number of bets is set to “1”, three effective lines are set when “2” is set, and effective when set to “3”. There may be five lines. Further, for example, one effective line may be set when the number of bets is set to “1” or “2”, and two or more effective lines may be set when set to “3”.

  In the above embodiment, in addition to one effective line, two pseudo lines (the line connecting the left reel upper symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol, the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel upper symbol) Also on the line connecting the symbols), a stop display symbol is provided so that three predetermined symbols are arranged. However, for example, in addition to the above two pseudo lines, a pseudo line connecting the left reel upper symbol, the middle reel upper symbol, and the right reel upper symbol, and the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel lower symbol, and the right reel lower symbol. At least one of the lines may be provided with a stop display symbol in which three predetermined symbols are arranged. In addition, for example, a stop display symbol in which three predetermined symbols are arranged on only one of the above-described four pseudo lines may be provided.

  Moreover, in the said form, the combination lottery table shown in FIG. However, the combination lottery table of other setting values (setting value 1 to setting value 5) may be used. Also, for the BB combination, in the first RT gaming state, when the bet number is set to “1”, it is easier to win than when the bet number is set to “2” or “3”. It is easier to win when you set “2” than “1” or “3”. In the 3rd RT gaming state, “1” is set when the number of bets is set to “3”. Alternatively, it may be configured that the winning lottery table of any set value holds that it is easier to win than when it is set to “2”. Moreover, about the part lottery table of a part of setting value, it is good also as a structure from which the BB winning combination differs easily.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the structure which the microcomputer 61 for game control performs AT process which performs various control regarding the setting of AT. However, instead of the game control microcomputer 61, a configuration executed by the effect control microcomputer 71 may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control board 70 and the image control board 80 are separated from each other. However, a sub control board including the image control board may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is provided with three reels. However, it may be a gaming machine provided with a plurality of reels (variation display means), for example, a gaming machine provided with four reels or two reels.

1 ... Slot machine (game machine)
6C ... Middle reel (variable display)
6L ... Left reel (variable display)
6R ... Right reel (variable display)
11 ... 1st bet button (plurality of bet operation units, 1st bet operation unit)
12 ... 2nd bet button (plurality of bet operation units, second bet operation unit)
13 ... 3rd bet button (a plurality of bet operation sections)
11L ... 1st bet button lamp (specific notification means, first light emitting unit)
12L ... second bet button lamp (specific notification means, second light emitting unit)
13L ... Third bet button lamp (specific notification means)
61... Game control microcomputer 64... RAM (game medium storage means)
71 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (2)

A plurality of variable display sections capable of variably displaying multiple types of symbols;
Bet number setting means capable of setting a predetermined bet number based on a predetermined insertion operation for a game medium;
A winning combination determination means capable of determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of types of combinations with a predetermined probability based on a predetermined start operation for starting the display of the change of the symbol after setting the predetermined number of bets; ,
Stop control means capable of stopping the symbol based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and a predetermined stop operation;
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position according to the number of bets, the internal winning combination is established and a privilege is granted to grant a privilege according to the internal winning combination Means,
A gaming machine comprising a gaming state setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of gaming states when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
Using a specific notification means, provided with a notification control means capable of executing a predetermined notification,
The predetermined bet number includes a first bet number and a second bet number,
In the plurality of gaming states, when the predetermined bet number is set to the first bet number, the first game is advantageous to the player than when the predetermined bet number is set to the second bet number. And a second gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the predetermined bet number is set to the second bet number than when the predetermined bet number is set to the first bet number,
The notification control means includes
When the gaming state is the first gaming state, the first bet number for informing the user to set the predetermined bet number as the first bet number before setting the bet number by the bet number setting means. Notification can be performed,
When the gaming state is the second gaming state, the second bet number for informing the user to set the predetermined bet number to the second bet number before setting the bet number by the bet number setting means. all SANYO capable of executing the notification,
The privilege granting means
When a specific winning combination is established as the internal winning combination based on the predetermined starting operation, as a grant of the privilege associated with the establishment, the gaming state and the predetermined bet number set at the predetermined starting operation are set. Pays out the corresponding number of game media,
In the case where the first gaming state and the first bet number are set at the predetermined start operation, the payout number to be paid out with the establishment of the specific combination is the first payout amount at the predetermined start operation. More than the number of payouts to be paid out with the establishment of the specific combination when the game state and the second bet number are set,
In the case where the second gaming state and the second bet number are set at the predetermined start operation, the payout number to be paid out in association with the establishment of the specific combination is greater than the first payout amount at the predetermined start operation. 2. A gaming machine characterized in that when it is set to two gaming states and the first bet number, it is set to be larger than the number of payouts to be paid out when the specific combination is established . A plurality of variable display sections capable of variably displaying multiple types of symbols;
Bet number setting means capable of setting a predetermined bet number based on a predetermined insertion operation for a game medium;
A winning combination determination means capable of determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of types of combinations with a predetermined probability based on a predetermined start operation for starting the display of the change of the symbol after setting the predetermined number of bets; ,
Stop control means capable of stopping the symbol based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and a predetermined stop operation;
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position according to the number of bets, the internal winning combination is established and a privilege is granted to grant a privilege according to the internal winning combination Means,
A gaming machine comprising a gaming state setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of gaming states when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
Using a specific notification means, provided with a notification control means capable of executing a predetermined notification,
The predetermined bet number includes a first bet number and a second bet number,
In the plurality of gaming states, when the predetermined bet number is set to the first bet number, the first game is advantageous to the player than when the predetermined bet number is set to the second bet number. And a second gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the predetermined bet number is set to the second bet number than when the predetermined bet number is set to the first bet number,
The notification control means includes
When the gaming state is the first gaming state, the first bet number for informing the user to set the predetermined bet number as the first bet number before setting the bet number by the bet number setting means. Notification can be performed,
When the gaming state is the second gaming state, the second bet number for informing the user to set the predetermined bet number to the second bet number before setting the bet number by the bet number setting means. It is possible to perform the notification,
The privilege granting means
When a specific winning combination is established as the internal winning combination based on the predetermined starting operation, as a grant of the privilege associated with the establishment, the gaming state and the predetermined bet number set at the predetermined starting operation are set. Pays out the corresponding number of game media,
The difference number obtained by subtracting the first bet number from the payout number to be paid out when the specific combination is established when the first gaming state and the first bet number are set at the predetermined start operation. Is the difference number obtained by subtracting the second bet number from the payout number to be paid out when the specific combination is established when the first game state and the second bet number are set at the predetermined start operation. More than
The difference number obtained by subtracting the second bet number from the payout number to be paid out when the specific combination is established when the second gaming state and the second bet number are set at the predetermined start operation. Is the difference number obtained by subtracting the first bet number from the payout number to be paid out when the specific combination is established when the second gaming state and the first bet number are set at the predetermined start operation. A gaming machine characterized by being set more than the above.