JP6532808B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  The slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, includes a main control unit for controlling the game and a sub control unit for controlling the effect, and the sub control unit controls the peripheral device for effect, thereby the main control unit. It is common practice to distribute the processing load of the sub control unit to the sub control unit. In addition, in this type of slot machine, a period called an assist time (hereinafter referred to as "AT") capable of preventing or increasing the number of medals held by the player is referred to as "AT". What has a function to generate (hereinafter, referred to as "AT machine") is provided.

  In the AT machine, when shifting to the AT period, the main control unit executes a combination lottery process for a plurality of combinations by random number selection, and for example, the number of medals paid out at the time of winning is internally won by any one of three types of specified combinations. At the time of winning, an AT game is performed to notify, for example, by using a liquid crystal display etc. which particular combination has been internally won, and the pressing order of each stop switch to win the particular combination that has been internally won, etc. . Therefore, if the player operates each stop switch at a predetermined timing or operates each stop switch in a predetermined pressing order based on the notified content, it is easy to win a specific winning combination internally won. Become.

JP, 2009-89977, A (paragraph 0453-0459, 0469, 0586-0587 etc.)

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 , the transition to the SP state is made after the end of the bonus game, so it is easy to shift to the AT game immediately after the bonus game. According to such a configuration, it is possible for the player to give an excessive sense of expectation by continuously generating an advantageous state in a short period of time.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a technology capable of preventing a player from feeling an excessive sense of expectation.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention comprises: display means having a plurality of variable display lines for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols; and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display lines In the gaming machine, the player gives a privilege to the player according to the symbol combination when all the variable display rows are stopped, including a special part having a different degree of advantage given to the player by the operation procedure of the stop operation means. The combination lottery which performs the combination lottery which decides which one of plural combinations is won, and the setting change which controls the setting change state which can set one set value from the plural kinds of set values which differ in withdrawal rate Informing means that it is possible to execute a special game which is advantageous to the player who is notified of the operation procedure of the stop operation means having a high degree of advantage when the combination lottery result of the means and the combination lottery means is the winning of the specific combination. Play state A gaming state control means for controlling the non-gaming state, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming state setting means for setting to a non-broadcast-enabled gaming state not the notification enabled gaming state, the in the non-broadcast-enabled gaming state A notification startable gaming state counting means for starting the count start based on the transition of the notification enabled gaming state, and counting the continuation period until the notification enabled gaming state ends, and in the notification enabled gaming state If the specific end condition is not satisfied even in the non-right holding state which does not hold the right to execute the special game, the acquisition expectation of the right is more than the non-informable gaming state until the specific end condition is satisfied. that degrees maintains high the notification enabled gaming state, the predetermined condition, the set value is controlled by the setting change state by said setting changing means is set 1 and conditions, and the second condition that the specific end condition is satisfied in the notification enabled gaming state, predetermined by the count of the notification enabled gaming state counting means without the specific end condition in the notification enabled gaming state is established Processing that enables setting of the informing possible gaming state based on specific data when the specific condition is established in the non-informable gaming state, including a third condition that it is determined that the predetermined period is reached The specific data is composed of a plurality of data including the first configuration data and the second configuration data, and at least the transition trigger of the non-informable gaming state is the first condition or the third condition. When common data is used as the first configuration data, and when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means is the first result as the specific condition, Wherein when a second result, whether it is a second result whether the first result, the second configuration that determines the number of rights that are granted when moving in the notification enabled gaming state The data is characterized by being identical.

According to this configuration, it is possible to set the informing possible gaming state based on the specific data, when the specific condition including the time when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means is the first result and the second result is satisfied. Perform the processing to be, and the transition trigger of the non-informable gaming state is the first condition that the setting change means is controlled to the setting change state and the setting value is set, or the specific end condition is satisfied in the informable gaming state The common data is used as the first configuration data, which is the specific data , under the third condition that it is determined that the predetermined period determined in advance has been reached by the count of the informing possible game state counting means. That is, after the third condition that the duration time counted by the informing possible game state counting means reaches the predetermined period is satisfied , the same data as the first configuration data used in the setting change to be the starting point of the game start is used Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being beaten by giving an excessive sense of expectation. Further, regardless of whether it is the first result or the second result, the lottery data regarding the right to be granted which is used when shifting to the informing possible gaming state is the same.

In addition, it has the production feature selection expedient which selects the production feature, the data for selection which the production feature selection expedient uses in order to select the production feature on the basis of the aforementioned 1st condition, and the aforementioned production feature on the basis of the aforementioned 3rd condition The selection means may be different from the selection data used to select the presentation mode .

With such a configuration, it is possible to notify without the data for selection used by the effect mode selecting means for selecting the effect mode based on the first condition that the setting has been changed, and the specific end condition being satisfied in the informing enabled gaming state. This is different from the selection data used by the effect mode selecting means to select the effect mode based on the third condition that it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed by the counting of the gaming state counting means. Therefore, it is possible to execute the rendering in a rendering mode suitable for each setting, at the time of setting change and at the end of the notification enabled gaming state due to the establishment of the elapsed time ending condition .

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a reeled gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel of the reel-type game machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the reel-type game machine of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted in the main control board of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the game control means of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted in the sub control board of FIG. It is a figure for explaining the game. It is a state transition diagram showing transition of the game state during the normal game. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a part and a reel pattern, and the number of payout of medals. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a part lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a part lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game state and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows a mode selection lottery table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the mode selection lottery table from which the conditions used, respectively differ. It is a figure for explaining a chance period. It is a figure which shows a mode transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows AT transition lottery table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows AT transition lottery table from which the conditions used, respectively differ. It is a figure which shows a game number AT transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows a game number mode selection lottery table, Comprising: (a) And (b) is a figure which shows the game number mode selection lottery table in which the conditions used respectively differ, (c) is the number of games in each mode, It is a figure which shows the relationship with the distribution ratio which is a ratio which transfers to AT. It is a figure which shows a precursor period table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the precursor period table from which the conditions used, respectively differ. It is a figure which shows an example of the information transmitted to a sub control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows a pre-maze period table, Comprising: (a) and (b) is a figure which shows the pre-mase period table in which the conditions used, respectively differ. It is a figure which shows a special service possibility presentation scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows a special part gasse possibility presentation scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows a background production selection lottery table, Comprising: (a)-(f) is a figure which shows the background production selection lottery table selected by a respectively different timing and mode. It is a figure which shows the modification of the background presentation selection lottery table of FIG. 24, Comprising: (a)-(h) is a figure which shows the background presentation selection lottery table selected by a respectively different timing and mode. It is a figure which shows a background production transfer lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows main processing. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. 27, Comprising: It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting determination processing of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting determination processing of FIG. 27, Comprising: It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the precursor period setting process of FIG. It is a figure which shows a pre-maze period setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect content determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect content determination process, Comprising: It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus determination alerting | reporting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows AT start alerting | reporting processing. It is a timing chart which shows the example of possibility presentation, and (a)-(d) is a timing chart which shows possibility presentation of a pattern which differs, respectively. FIG. 18 shows a specific example of effects before and after the end of AT game set. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the number of acquired medals. It is a figure which shows the modification of the start opportunity of AT game. It is a figure which shows the modification of the start opportunity of AT game, Comprising: (a) and (b) is a figure which each shows the lottery table for AT transfer lottery, (c) is AT right performed when AT is won It is a figure which shows the lottery table for number lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a main alerting | reporting aspect and a liquid crystal display aspect, Comprising: (a) is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the indicator for alerting | reporting, (b) is a figure which shows an example of alerting | reporting aspects for the indicator for alerting | reporting. (C) is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the liquid crystal display at that time. It is a figure for demonstrating the on / off timing of a notification lamp, Comprising: (a)-(b) is a figure for demonstrating the on / off timing of the notification lamp in a different condition, respectively. It is a figure for demonstrating the on / off timing of a notification lamp, Comprising: (a)-(b) is a figure for demonstrating the on / off timing of the notification lamp in a different condition, respectively. It is a figure which shows an example of the notification mode by a notification lamp, and the display mode by the liquid crystal display at that time. It is a figure which shows an example of the notification mode by a notification lamp, and the display mode by the liquid crystal display at that time. It is a figure which shows an example of the notification mode by a notification lamp, and the display mode by the liquid crystal display at that time.

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

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

  The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment plays a game using medals (game value), and when a predetermined winning symbol (symbol combination) is aligned with the winning line, a predetermined number of medals are sent to the player. It is paid out as a benefit of and is configured as follows. As shown in FIG. 1, the front opening of the housing 3 is closed by the front door 5 so as to be opened and closed freely, and the operation plate 7 is disposed at a position approximately at the center height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the operation plate 7, and the front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long rectangular display window 11. Inside the display window 11, rotary reels (left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M, 13R) forming variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged.

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

  In addition, a frame number from 0 to 20 is sequentially assigned to each symbol of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, for example, a reel tape on which symbols from 0 to 20 are printed is a reel. The respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R are formed by being stuck to the circumferential surface. Here, when the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R are rotated, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in the display window 11 in the predetermined order of the frame numbers 20, 19, ..., 0, 20, ... .

  When the rotation of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped, nine symbols in total, three for each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, are set so as to be seen from the display window 11. Specifically, a total of nine pieces of three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed through the display window 11 for each one upper reel, one middle reel, and one lower reel for each reel. That is, when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three vertical rows and three horizontal rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. A middle one horizontal row (middle line) is a pay line to be described later, and when the symbol of the winning combination is aligned with the pay line, a win is achieved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R, each of which comprises a stepping motor, are connected to the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are independently rotated. It is driven. A reel unit (not shown) constituted by the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R corresponds to the "display means" of the present invention.

  Referring back to FIG. 1, the operation plate 7 is provided with a bet switch 15 for instructing insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored inside, a maximum insertion number per game (game) from the credit medals ( In this embodiment, a maximum bet switch 17 for instructing insertion of medals (set to 3 cards), a lever-like start switch for rotating the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R to start variable display of each symbol 19 Left, middle, right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R to stop rotation (variable display) of the left, middle, right reels 13L, 13M, 13R (stop operation Means), a settlement switch 23 for paying out a credit medal, and a medal insertion slot 25 are provided.

  In addition, a moving image or the like is displayed substantially at the center of the upper part of the front plate 9 to notify the player of winning or winning, etc., and an operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R necessary for winning. Liquid crystal display 27 (effect execution means) for notifying the user of the mode). Immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided. At the left and right of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, speakers 31L and 31R for providing effects by music and voice are respectively provided. In addition, speakers 31L and 31R are respectively provided on the left and right of a medal payout opening 39 described later.

  Further, a central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right thereof. A light source such as a light emitting diode is disposed in each of the lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R. These lamp sections 33M, 33L, 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp section 33 for producing effects such as notifying a player of winning or winning.

  Further, below the operation plate 7, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided, and on the left and right of the lower panel 35, a lower lamp section in which plural light sources are arranged in two rows, for example 37L and 37R are provided. Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving a medal paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. Further, a pay line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit display 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is configured of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display the 2-digit stored number (50 sheets at the maximum).

  Further, below the display window 11 of the front plate 9, a notification display 60 composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs 60a and 60b and one notification lamp 60c is disposed. As described later, the 7-segment LEDs 60a and 60b are provided mainly to notify the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R, and the notification lamp 60c (in FIG. The notification means is provided to notify that it is a period during which the limiter is counting, such as an advantageous state which is an AT period or a period in which the AT period tends to occur.

  By the way, although not shown in FIG. 1, a support frame supporting the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3, and the lower side of the support frame in the housing 3 The hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for discharging the medals to the medal payout opening 39 is disposed in the case of FIG. In addition, on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25, the medal selector that selects whether the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 is normal or not and guides only the regular medal to the hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) 48 (see FIG. 3) are provided. Further, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power on and off, and a key cylinder and push button setting change button 52 (see FIG. 3) for setting change processing described later. And change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3).

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, left, middle and right position sensors 55L, 55M and 55R for detecting the rotational positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R respectively are provided. Each sensor 55L, 55M, 55R comprises, for example, a photo interrupter for detecting a protrusion provided on each of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and when each reel 13L, 13M, 13R rotates, it is The protrusion is detected, and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In the present embodiment, for example, when each of the position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R detects a projection, the symbol of frame number 20 is positioned at the middle of the display window 11.

  The change process start switch 56 shown in FIG. 3 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and can be switched ON and OFF by inserting a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder and rotating it. Further, the hopper motor 57 shown in FIG. 3 is disposed in the hopper unit 43, and the medal is paid out toward the medal payout opening 39 by its driving.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine 1, a game is performed based on the main control board 63 on which the main CPU 61 for controlling the progress of the game is mounted, and information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). The sub control board 73 on which the sub CPU 71 for performing effect control according to the progress of the is mounted is separately provided. Then, by transmitting various data from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one direction, various information (see FIG. 20) relating to the progress of the game controlled by the main CPU 61 is sent to the sub CPU 71. Will be sent.

  Note that the main control board 63 is housed in a board case (not shown) so that unauthorized access can not be made by inserting a wire or the like from the outside, and the board case is strictly tightened. It is sealed. In addition, in the substrate case, various well-known measures are taken to ensure that the unauthorized release is visually recognized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 temporarily stores data related to the game such as the gaming state of the slot machine 1 in the main CPU 61, and a role lottery shown in FIG. Result storage means 651, AT right number storage means 652, a probation period game number counter 653, flag storage means 654, AT period game number counter 655, bonus interval game number counter 656, total insertion number counter 657, total payout number counter 658, A storage area for storing data of the total AT game number counter 659 is formed by the RAM 65. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity in the main CPU 61, and is a combination lottery table 671, stop table 672, mode selection lottery table which is preset data shown in FIG. A program for the slot machine 1 is stored including a mode transition lottery table 674, an AT transition lottery table 675, a game number AT transition lottery table 676, a probation period table 677, a special AT transition lottery table 678, and the like.

  Furthermore, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, and controls the progress of the game by executing a program stored in the ROM 67. In addition, the main CPU 61 is data concerning the lottery result in the lottery processing by the lottery means 103 (refer to FIG. 4) described later, operation tools such as the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and the start switch 19 operated by the player. And various data (see FIG. 20) such as data related to the operation of the sub-control board 73 in the form of a command.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the sub control board 73 includes a memory 75 having a RAM unit for temporarily storing various data, and a ROM unit for storing various programs for effect and the like. Specifically, a memory area for storing data of each of the precursor period storage means 751 and the pre-assessment period game number counter 752 shown in FIG. In addition, the pre-cased period table 753, pre-possibility possibility scenario scenario setting table 754, which is pre-set data shown in FIG. 6, the pre-cased scenario potential effect scenario setting table 755, special role possibility scenario scenario setting table 756, special role A variety of programs for effect including the gasses possibility effect scenario setting table 757, the background effect selection lottery table 758, the background effect transition lottery table 759 and the like are stored in the memory 75.

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

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

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the gaming of the slot machine 1, and as shown in FIG. 7, it is a special game which has a high probability of winning a small part and a game advantageous to the player than the normal game and the normal game. It is a bonus (special role) internal winning game in which the game (bonus game: BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) and the special role (BB, RB) are carried over as internal win. The special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the normal game includes a normal game (RT1) and an RT game (RT4) in which the probability of winning the replay role is higher than that of the normal game. Further, the game control means 100 executes an AT game (AT1: special game) in which the operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. In addition, as described later, the AT game (AT1) is any of the normal game (RT1) and the RT game (RT4) and the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) It is executed in combination. As shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 includes operation mode determination means 100a, mode selection lottery means 100b (special game determination data selection means), mode shift lottery means 100c, notification lottery means 100d (special game award determination means). , Special notification lottery means 100e, game number AT giving means 100f, AT right setting means 100g, precursor period setting means 100h, notification determination means 100i, notification determination means 100j, and game state setting means 100k.

a) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determination means 100a of FIG. 5 determines the mode of the operation procedure such as the presence or absence of the player's operation on the slot machine 1 and the long press, and more specifically, both bet switches 15, 17 and the start switch 19 Aspects of various operations on the slot machine 1 by the player, such as modes of operations by the player for various switches such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and modes of insertion of medals by the player into the medal insertion slot 25 judge.

b) Mode selection lottery means 100b
Mode selection lottery means 100b shown in FIG. 5 is a mode selection lottery table showing AT transition lottery table 675 used when executing AT transition lottery when predetermined conditions are satisfied, as shown in FIGS. It is selected by mode selection lottery using 673. In this embodiment, as the AT transition lottery table 675, the AT transition lottery table 675 (first data) of FIG. 16 (b) for the low probability mode in which the winning probability of the AT transition lottery is set to a predetermined probability; A plurality of types of data are set including the AT transition lottery table 675 (second data) of FIG. 16 (c) for the high probability mode which is more advantageous for the player than the data of (b). 100b selects the type of the AT transition lottery table 675 used in the AT transition lottery by the mode selection lottery.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, the specific combination (the winning combination “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B” and “replay C”: see FIGS. 10 and 11) The game period (AT1) corresponds to the "advantage period" of the present invention, in which an AT game (AT1) for notifying the operating procedure of the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R having a high degree of advantage for the player is won. It has a function to generate a period). In addition, the slot machine 1 has a low probability mode and an AT transition lottery more than the low probability mode as a mode of AT transition lottery for determining whether or not to grant the right to transition to the AT period (AT right). It is equipped with a high probability mode in which the winning probability (probability of winning AT) is preferential.

  The mode of AT transition lottery performed by the informing lottery means 100d is set to the low probability mode when the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery table 675 of FIG. When the lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery table 675 of FIG. 16 (c) by the mode selection lottery, the high probability mode is set.

  The predetermined condition which is an execution opportunity of the mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b is controlled to the setting change state by the setting control means 101 (see FIG. 4) described later and the first condition (simply The second condition (referred to simply as "at the end of AT game") has a condition that "at change" may be established or at least the AT period based on the AT right granted by the informing lottery means 100d has ended. It is at least established depending on whether or not At this time, the second condition is that at least the AT period based on the AT right granted by the informing lottery means 100d is ended (in the case where there are a plurality of AT rights granted, one AT right is ended). The AT period is ended when the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 reaches a predetermined period (1500 games in this embodiment), or the right end condition is not satisfied. It is configured to be satisfied depending on whether the period arrival end condition (so-called limiter) is satisfied. Further, in this embodiment, in addition to the above-described first and second conditions, a condition that the special game (bonus game: BB game, RB game) is ended is set as the predetermined condition, and the bonus game A mode selection lottery is also performed after the end. The conditions for ending rights will be described later.

  Then, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery at each of the above-mentioned occasions (when changing the setting, when the right end condition is satisfied, when the period end completion condition is satisfied, when the bonus game is ended). Set the mode of initial AT transition lottery to low probability mode or high probability mode.

  Next, the mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b will be specifically described.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), a plurality of mode selection lottery tables 673 (special game specification data) are provided in accordance with the execution trigger of the mode selection lottery. For example, mode selection lottery means 100b uses mode selection lottery table 673 in FIG. 13A when mode BB of the AT transition lottery is started in the low probability mode is finished. Do. In the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13A, the probability that the mode of the AT transition lottery is set to the high probability mode and the probability to be set to the low probability mode are set to the same probability (50%).

  Further, the mode selection lottery means 100b, when the RB game started in the low probability mode or the high probability mode is finished, or when the BB game started in the high probability mode is finished, as shown in FIG. A mode selection lottery is performed using the mode selection lottery table 673. In the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13B, the probability that the mode of AT transition lottery is set to the high probability mode is set to 100%, and the mode of AT transition lottery is always set to the high probability mode .

  The mode selection lottery means 100b performs mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. In the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13C, the probability that the mode of AT transition lottery is set to the high probability mode is set to 30%, and the probability to be set to the low probability mode is set to 70%. . In this embodiment, if an AT period based on one AT right ends with a plurality of AT rights granted by the informing lottery means 100d still remaining, the game is repeated within 32 games after the latent period. Since the AT termination condition is not established by the occurrence of the AT period, the mode of the AT transition lottery is handed over to the AT period based on the next AT right.

  As described above, the mode selection lottery means 100b is configured to change the setting (first condition) and to establish the right end condition / end period end condition (second condition) among the respective triggers of the mode selection lottery. The mode of the AT transition lottery is selected using the same mode selection lottery table 673 (FIG. 13 (c)). On the other hand, when the bonus game is over, the mode selection lottery means 100b changes the mode selection lottery table 673 (FIGS. 13A and 13B) different from the mode selection lottery table 673 (FIG. 13C). Use to select the AT transition lottery mode.

  In this way, after BB game entered in the low probability mode, the possibility of the high probability mode state can be given to improve the player's interest. Further, at the end of the RB game, it is possible to shift to the high probability mode to prevent the player's willingness to be reduced by the rush of the RB game which is less advantageous than the BB game. Also, after BB game entered in the high probability mode, maintaining the high probability mode can prevent the player's motivation from being lost by falling from the high probability mode to the low probability mode triggered by the BB game. . After the right end condition is satisfied or when the period end end condition is satisfied, the mode selection lottery is performed using the same mode selection lottery table 673 (FIG. 13C) as at the time of setting change. After the end-of-period end condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation, which is more advantageous than the state at the time of setting change. Also, the mode selection lottery table 673 is selected such that the high probability mode is 40% and the low probability mode is 60% when the setting value is “6”, for example, at the time of setting change and AT game termination. For example, it may be provided for each setting value for adjusting the payout rate.

c) Mode transition lottery means 100c
The mode transition lottery means 100c of FIG. 5 is a lottery whether or not the mode of AT transition lottery by the information lottery means 100d is shifted from one mode of the low probability mode and the high probability mode to the other mode (mode transition lottery). It is decided by Specifically, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “single piece combination 13” of FIG. 10 and the mode transition lottery table 674 of FIG. 15, the mode transition lottery means 100c has a low probability mode state of AT transition lottery mode Then, if the combination lottery result is won by "one-piece combination 13", it is determined whether or not to shift from the low probability mode to the high probability mode by lottery. At this time, in the mode transition lottery table 674, the probability of winning from the low probability mode to the high probability mode is set to 50%, and when winning, the mode according to the AT transition lottery changes from the low probability mode to the high probability mode Transition.

  In addition, when the mode of the AT transition lottery is the high probability mode, the mode transition lottery means 100c performs the transition lottery (fall lottery) to the low probability mode in each game. At this time, using the mode transition lottery table 674 in which the fall probability (probability of winning the transition lottery) is set to 5%, the AT transition lottery mode is shifted from the high probability mode to the low probability mode . In addition, about the mode of AT transfer lottery, the command which can specify the present mode is produced by the command preparation means 104 mentioned later. The created command is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmission unit 109 described later in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 28) executed by the main CPU 61.

d) Informing lottery means 100d
In the informing lottery means 100d of FIG. 5, the part drawing result of the part drawing means 103 described later is a specific part (a winning combination group "left bell""middlebell""rightbell""ReplayA""ReplayB""ReplayC" : The right of AT game (AT1) to which the operation procedure of the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player is informed when it is the winning of FIG. 10, FIG. It is determined using the lottery table 675 (special game determination data). For example, as shown in the item of the winning combination group "right bell" in FIG. 10, even if the winning result is the winning combination of the winning combination "right bell", it can be known if that is not the case. The player does not necessarily operate the right stop switch 21R first, and can not always align the "middle bell" which is advantageous to the player because the number of payouts (10) is large. On the other hand, in the AT game (AT1), when the combination lottery result is winning of the winning combination group "right bell", the player is notified by notifying that effect and urging the right stop switch 21R to be operated first, whereby the player pays out. You can increase the opportunities you receive.

  Further, as shown in the item of the winning combination group "Replay C" in FIG. 11, for example, even if the result of the lottery is "Replay C", if the player can not know that effect, the player The right stop switch 21R is not always operated first, and "Replay 9" to "Replay 20", which are the transition conditions (RT4 transition conditions) to RT gaming (RT4), can not always be aligned. On the other hand, in the AT game (AT1), in the case where the combination lottery result is winning of the winning combination group "Replay C", the fact is notified and it is advantageous to the player by urging to operate the right stop switch 21R first. The opportunity to shift to RT gaming (RT4) can be increased.

  The informing lottery means 100d performs an AT transition lottery on condition that one of the winning combination groups "Middle Cherry" and "watermelon" in FIG. 10 is won. The AT transition lottery table 675 used at this time is, as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, the kind of winning combination group and the type of AT transition lottery mode (high probability or low probability mode) at the time of winning. Several types are provided according to. Here, in each AT transition lottery table 675, the winning probability is set for each of the AT right numbers “0” to “3” and “5”. For example, when the AT right number “3” is won, It means that three AT rights have been acquired in one AT transition lottery. In this embodiment, one set is defined as 50 games for the duration (AT period) of the AT game, and, for example, 150 games, which are three sets, are won when the AT right number “3” is won. Can be acquired as an AT period (advantage period).

  The AT transition lottery table 675 will be specifically described. As shown in FIG. 16A, in the AT transition lottery table 675 when the "middle cherry" is won, the winning probability that the number of AT rights is determined to be 0 is Because it is set to 0%, be sure to win (AT winning). Further, as shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, in the AT transition lottery table 675 when the "watermelon" is won, the number of AT rights may be determined to be zero and there may be a loss. Also, in the AT transition lottery table 675 (second data) of FIG. 16 (c) used when winning "watermelon" in the high probability mode, used when "watermelon" is won in the low probability mode As compared with the AT transition lottery table 675 (first data) of FIG. 16B, the probability of losing (the number of AT rights “0”) is set low and the probability of winning the number of high AT rights is high. It is set. The number of AT rights set in the AT transition lottery table 675 is not limited to the number shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (c), and is appropriately optimum according to the design of the slot machine 1. The number of AT rights may be set.

e) Special notification lottery means 100e
In this embodiment, when the AT game (AT period) is completed before the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 reaches 1500 games (predetermined period), the AT shift lottery is performed by the notification lottery means 100d. It is configured to be able to shift to a special game period where the degree of expectation for the next AT period to occur is higher than the game period (predetermined game period). In this embodiment, two types of latency periods and chance periods are set as the special game period.

  First, a case where two AT rights are granted in the AT transition lottery of the informing lottery means 100d will be described as an example of the latent period. Generally, when the AT period based on the first AT right (the first AT period) ends, the AT period based on the second AT right (the second AT period) continues continuously after the first AT period. Occur. In this embodiment, after the end of the first AT period, the game is temporarily returned to normal gaming with a predetermined probability, and in this state, the second AT period is generated after the predetermined gaming period (latency period) has elapsed. (See FIG. 45 (b)). In this embodiment, the incubation period is set to 32 games at the maximum, and the length of the incubation period is determined within a range, for example, by drawing. In the latent period, since the occurrence of the next AT period (the second AT period) is committed, the next AT period is generated rather than the gaming period (the predetermined gaming period) in which the AT transition lottery is performed by the notification lottery means 100d. It can be said that it is a game period with a high degree of expectation.

  Next, the chance period will be described with reference to FIG. 14. In this embodiment, when the AT period ends without the AT right remaining (except for the forced termination of the AT period by the limiter), the chance is given with a predetermined probability. It is configured to transition to a period. Whether or not to shift to the chance period is determined by, for example, a lottery, and if it does not win the lottery, it shifts to the normal game after the end of the AT period, and if it wins, the next game after the AT period is over Transition to the chance period.

  The special notification drawing means 100e determines whether or not to grant the AT right using the special AT transition drawing table 678 during the chance period. The special AT transition lottery table 678 is a lottery table in which the winning probability of the AT transition lottery is set higher than that of the AT transition lottery table 675. For example, regardless of the type of winning combination, the AT with 1/10 probability in every game. Designed to win the transitional draw. Therefore, it can be said that the chance period is a game period in which the degree of expectation of the occurrence of the next AT period is higher than the game period (predetermined game period) in which the AT transition lottery is performed by the notification lottery unit 100d. If an AT transition lottery is won during the chance period, a new AT period occurs. In addition, the chance period ends, for example, when winning in a fall lottery (fall at 1/20) which is performed in each game. Further, in the special AT transition lottery table 678, the number of AT rights at the time of winning can be appropriately set within a range of 1 to 5 as in the AT transition lottery table 675.

f) The game number AT granting means 100f
In the slot machine 1, as a transition route from the normal game (RT1) to the AT game (AT1) (see FIG. 8), the AT game is won by the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d or the special notification lottery means 100e described above. The route to shift to AT1) and the special game without winning a bonus game (special game: BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) in a state where the game is not being played The route to shift to AT game (AT1) by winning the game number AT transition lottery to be performed at the time is set, and the game number AT granting means 100f of FIG. It is something to do. Using the bonus interval game number counter 656 (see FIG. 4), the game number AT granting means 100f counts the number of digested games (games) in a state where a bonus character is not won and a bonus game has not been performed. Do. The number-of-games AT provision unit 100f has a period during which no BB game (BB ') or RB game (RB') is performed (a period during which a special part is not won) has a specific period (1500 games in this embodiment). In the case of), whether to grant the AT right if it becomes the first pattern that always grants the AT right (winning probability 100%: see Fig. 17 (c)) and the special period shorter than the specified period It has a second pattern which determines whether or not the number of games AT transition lottery table 676 is used by the number AT games transition lottery.

  Number of games AT transition lottery table 676, the number of bonus games (BB games (BB '), RB games (RB')) and the number of games that can not be played with AT games (AT1) The first game number AT transition lottery set to perform the game number AT transition lottery when the count value of the counter 656 becomes 200 games, 500 games, 1000 games, and 100 games each after the 1100 game. When the count values of the table 676 (FIG. 17A) and the bonus interval game number counter 656 become 100 games, 200 games, and 100 games for each of 100 games or more after the 300 games, the game number AT transition lottery is performed The second game number AT transition lottery table 676 (FIG. 17 (b)) set in and the bonus time game number counter 656 Count value, there are three types of special game number AT transition lottery table 676 to perform a game number AT transition lottery when a 1500 game is a particular time period (FIG. 17 (c)). In the first and second game number AT transition lottery tables 676 of FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b), a winning probability of 5% to 50% is set at each lottery opportunity, and the game number AT transition lottery is not won. In the special game number AT transition lottery table 676 in FIG. 17 (c), the winning probability is set to 100%, and it is configured to always shift to AT game (AT1). There is.

  For the game number AT transition lottery, first, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is set when the setting is changed. That is, the number of games from the time when the setting change is made to the first winning of the bonus (count value of the number-of-bonus game number counter 656) is 200, 500, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, and 1400 games. An AT transition lottery is made. Then, the player does not win any of the numbers of these games, and in the meanwhile does not win the special role either, a bonus game (BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) is not being performed. When the number of games reaches 1500, the game number AT giving unit 100f performs a game number AT transition lottery using the special game number AT transition lottery table 676. Therefore, when it has digested 1500 games, it shifts to AT game (AT1). Next, when the AT game (AT1) obtained by the 1500 game completion is finished, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset. At this time, the count values of both the numbers of games in the bonus interval game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using each of the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 are initialized.

  On the other hand, when one of the game number AT transition lottery between 200 and 1,400 games is won and the AT game (AT1) for the win is finished, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset. . At this time, counting of the number of games by the bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using the first game number AT transition lottery table 676 is initialized, but the special game number AT transition lottery table 676 The number-of-games counted by the bonus interval game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using is continuously counted without being initialized. That is, even if the bonus game is won during the 1500 game, if the game number AT wins the selection lottery, then the bonus game is not performed without the win for the special part without the bonus game being played thereafter, the AT right again Will be granted. It should be noted that if a game number AT transition lottery is won, a precursor period to be described later may be set, and if not elected, a pre-gaze period may be set.

  Also, when the AT game based on the winning of the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d or the special notification lottery means 100e is ended, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset. At this time, counting of the number of games by the bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using the first game number AT transition lottery table 676 is initialized, but the special game number AT transition lottery table 676 The number-of-games counted by the bonus interval game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using is continuously counted without being initialized.

  In addition, when bonus game (BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) is played by winning a special part, either of the first and second game number AT transition lottery table 676 after the bonus game The special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset. At this time, which one of the first and second game number AT transition lottery table 676 is to be reset is determined by lottery (in this embodiment, 50% allocation each). At this time, the bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using each of the first or second game number AT transition lottery table 676 to be reset and the special game number AT transition lottery table 676. The count of the number of games according to is initialized. After that, similarly, whenever the bonus game or the AT game ends, the game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset.

  In addition, about the structure made to transfer to AT game (AT1) by the consumption of the number of games, it can change suitably. For example, as shown in FIG. 18C, at the time of setting change, the probability of transitioning to AT game (AT1) within 100 games from the end of bonus game or AT game (AT1) is 10%, within 800 games. The transition to AT gaming (AT1) is 50%, and the probability of transitioning to AT gaming (AT1) within 1000 games is set to 40% "Normal mode", transitioning to AT gaming (AT1) within 100 games Three types of “heaven mode”, “probability of shifting to AT game (AT1) within 100 games is 10%, and probability of shifting to AT game (AT1) within 800 games is 90%. A game number mode may be provided, and any of these may be selected at each opportunity.

  At this time, for example, at the time of setting change and at the end of AT game, a common game number mode selection lottery in which “normal mode” is 30%, “heaven mode” is 30%, and “reset mode” is 40%. The game number mode is determined using the table (see FIG. 18A). In addition, at the end of the bonus game, the number-of-games mode is selected using the number-of-games mode selection lottery table (see FIG. 18B) in which the “normal mode” is 50% and the “heaven mode” is 50%. Can be determined.

  It should be noted that the bonus game number counter 656 may be used to count the number of game digests in a state in which no special game is being played, or to count the number of game digests in a state in which a special role has not been won. Alternatively, the number of game digests from the end of the special game to the winning of the special part may be counted.

g) AT right setting means 100g
The AT right setting means 100g shown in FIG. 5 determines the number of AT rights determined when the informing lottery means 100d or the special informing lottery means 100e decides to win one to three or five AT right numbers. It is set as the number of AT rights stored in the AT right number storing means 652. Further, the AT right setting means 100 g stores one AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652 when the game number AT provision means 100 f is won by the game number AT shift lottery.

  It should be noted that the AT transition lottery is performed by the informing lottery means 100d regardless of the gaming state when the "middle stage cherry" and "watermelon" are won, but when the AT transition lottery is won, the AT right number storing means 652 already has AT rights. The number may be stored. In such a case, the AT right setting means 100g adds the newly determined AT right number to the already stored AT right number, and sets it in the AT right number storage means 652.

h) Precursor period setting means 100h
The precursor period setting means 100h of FIG. 5 is a precursor period setting lottery for controlling an AT game (AT1) (notification enable state (AT period)) after winning the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d. It is set by. Specifically, the aura period setting means 100h is selected when the AT transition lottery at the time of being won (Cherry won) when the bonus internal winning is not being won (AT winning) and the number of AT rights is set Performs a precursor period setting lottery using the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 19 (a). At this time, the precursor period setting unit 100h determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of each precursor period (one game, four games, five games) set in the precursor period table 677, The determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653.

  Also, the prognostic period setting means 100h uses the prognostic period table 677 shown in FIG. 19 (b) when winning the AT transition lottery when “watermelon” is won (watermelon won) when the bonus internal is not being won. And perform a omen period lottery. At this time, the precursor period setting unit 100h sets one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of each precursor period (one game, four games, five games, and 23 to 32 games) set in the precursor period table 677. One is determined, and the determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653. Further, the precursor period setting unit 100 h uses the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 19C when winning the AT transition lottery at the time of “middle stage cherry” and “watermelon” when the bonus internal is being won. Do a lottery during the aura period. At this time, the precursor period setting unit 100h determines and determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of the precursor periods (one game, four games, five games) set in the precursor period table 677. The precursor period is set in the number-of-a-games counter 653.

  Also, the precursor period setting means 100h subtracts -1 from the value of the precursor period set in the precursor period game number counter 653 every time one game is digested, and during the precursor period (when the value of the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0 When the special part winning combination (bonus winning combination) is not made), the value of the number-of-presence period game number counter 653 is cleared and initialized to 0.

  Further, the precursor period game number counter 653 is formed in the non-volatile storage area of the RAM 65, and when the power is shut off (power failure), the value of the precursor period being counted is not erased and remains. Store and backup information that identifies the precursor period of Further, if the information for specifying the precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653, the precursor period setting unit 100h determines that the power supply is restored to the precursor period, and is stored in the precursor period game number counter 653 Instead of clearing (initializing) the count value, it returns to the precursor period specified by the backed up information (count value).

  When the AT transition lottery is won during bonus internal winning, the precursor period setting unit 100 h basically sets the precursor period to be shorter than when not being bonus internal winning. That is, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the AT is won during the bonus internal win, the ratio in which the prognostic period is set to one game is set the largest. Further, in the prognostic period table 677 shown in FIG. 19C used for the prosecution period setting lottery during bonus internal winning, it is selected in the case of watermelon winning during non-bonus internal winning (see FIG. 19B). There is a possible 23-32 game precursor period not set. Therefore, when winning the AT transition lottery during bonus internal winning, the precursor period of 23 to 32 games is not selected, and transitions to the AT game (AT period) after the precursor period of 5 games or less at the maximum. An operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R which is advantageous for the player is notified. The precursor period set by the precursor period setting lottery is not limited to the period (the number of games) set in the precursor period table 677 of FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (c), and the design of the slot machine 1 Accordingly, the precursor period of the optimal period may be set as appropriate.

  Also, as described later, when the precursor period is set, the scenario of the precursor possibility effect according to the length of the precursor period (the number of games) is performed by the effect content determination means 202 of the sub control board 73 shown in FIG. It is set, and a precursory possibility effect is performed. In addition, the antecedent possibility effect effect is performed by effect (reel effect) in which the progress of the game is delayed, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R controlled by the function of the main control board 63 is variably displayed during the delay. It is also good.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when winning the AT transition lottery by the special notification lottery means 100e, it is configured to shift to the AT game in the next game without setting the aura period, but by the notification lottery means 100d A precursor period may be set as in the case of winning the AT transition lottery. In addition, when setting a omen period, it is good to set suitably whether AT transition lottery by the special notification lottery means 100e is performed during the omen period.

h) Notification determination means 100i
The notification determination means 100i of FIG. 5 determines whether or not an AT1 transition condition for actually shifting the gaming state to the AT game (AT1: notification enable state) has been established. In the present embodiment, as the AT1 transition condition,
i) When the special game (bonus game) is not executed, the player wins the “middle cherry” and the AT right number is stored first in the AT right number storing means 652, and the game after the set probation period,
ii) A bonus game (special game: BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) is not executed when winning the "watermelon" wins the AT transition lottery, AT rights number storage means 652 The number of AT rights is stored first, and the game after the omen period set,
iii) When an AT right stored in the AT right number storing means 652 remains when a bonus game (special game: BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) ends,
iv) When the AT right stored in the AT right number storing means 652 remains when the AT period (50 games) set based on one AT right ends, and the incubation period is not set Next game when the corresponding AT period of has ended,
v) At the end of the AT period (50 games) set based on one AT right, the AT right stored in the AT right number storing means 652 remains and the incubation period is set. The next game, in which case the incubation period is over,
vi) When the bonus game ends, the AT period game number counter 655 stores the count value of the AT period before the bonus game is executed and remains.
vii) A game following the game in which the AT right number storage means 652 has won the game number AT transition lottery by the game number AT provision means 100 f and the AT right number is stored,
viii) The next game of the game in which the AT right number storage means 652 has won the AT transition lottery by the special notification lottery means 100e and the AT right number is stored.
Is set.

Further, the notification determination means 100i also determines whether an AT1 end condition for ending the AT game (AT1) is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as the AT1 termination condition,
i) When the predetermined number (50 games) of ART games (including general AT games) are digested (when the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 becomes 0), it is stored in the AT right number storage means 652 When all AT rights have been
ii) When a predetermined number (50 games) of ART games (including general AT games) is digested (when the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 becomes 0), the latent period is set ,
iii) When winning a special part during AT game (AT1),
iv) When the limiter condition (when the total number of AT games counted by the total AT game number counter 659 reaches 1500 games: period end condition) is satisfied,
Is set.

i) Notification determination means 100j
When the notification determination unit 100i determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the notification determination unit 100j of FIG. 5 determines to shift to the AT game (AT1), and the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage unit 654 Set the state of to ON. As a result, the gaming state setting means 100k, which will be described later, controls the gaming state to AT gaming (AT1: notification enable state). At this time, when the above-described AT1 transition conditions i) to v), vii), viii) are satisfied, the notification determination means 100 j sets the AT period, ie, the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is 0. If not, the number of AT period games (for example, 50 games) preset in one AT right is set in the AT period game number counter 655, and the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652 Subtract -1 from the number.

  Further, when the above-described AT1 transition condition vi) is satisfied, that is, when the count value of the AT period before the bonus game is executed is stored and remains in the AT period game number counter 655, the notification determination means 100j Then, without clearing the count value stored in the AT period game number counter 655, the number of games specified by the stored information (count value) is set as the AT period. Note that the notification determination unit 100f subtracts -1 from the value of the AT period set in the AT period game number counter 655 every time one game is digested in the ART game (including a general AT game).

  Further, when the notification determination unit 100i determines that the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the notification determination unit 100j determines to end the AT game (AT1: notification enable state), and the AT stored in the flag storage unit 654. During the period, the flag state is set to OFF. Thereby, the game state setting unit 100k described later terminates the AT game (AT1). In addition, when the above-described AT1 end condition iii) is satisfied, that is, when the notification determination means 100 j achieves a special winning combination (bonus winning) during the AT period (when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is not 0). The AT period game number counter 655 stores the current count value as the remaining AT period. Furthermore, the notification determination means 100 j stores the number of AT rights, even if the value of the AT right number storage means 652 or the AT period game number counter 655 is not 0 when the above-described AT1 end condition iv) is satisfied. The value of 652 and AT period game number counter 655 is cleared.

  Further, when the AT game starts (generation of the AT period) based on the AT right, the notification determination means 100j starts updating the total AT game number counter 659. Specifically, when the notification determination means 100j sets the flag in the ON state during the AT period, the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is incremented by one for each game until it is set in the OFF state from there. Do.

  Further, when the AT period is over (AT1 end condition i), the notification determination means 100j establishes the AT1 transition condition by the notification determination means 100 between 32 games after the next game (game) If it is not determined that it is an occurrence (corresponding to the “right end condition” of the present invention), the value of the total AT game number counter 659 is cleared to “0”. At this time, the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is incremented by +1 also for 32 games after the end of the AT period. On the other hand, when the AT period occurs again within 32 games from the game following the game in which the AT1 end condition i) and ii) is satisfied, the notification determination means 100j continues the addition of the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 . In the case of the AT1 end condition ii), since the AT period always occurs again within 32 games, the value of the total AT game number counter 659 is never cleared. In the case where the chance period is set after the establishment of the AT1 end condition i), the notification determination means 100 j corresponds to the “right end condition” of the present invention when the chance period end condition (special game period end condition) is satisfied. ) To clear the value of the total AT game number counter 659 to "0". On the other hand, if the AT transition lottery during the chance period is won (the AT period occurs again), the addition of the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is continued. In this embodiment, as a chance period end condition, i) when 32 games have passed from the next game after the previous AT period is over, i) 33 games if the chance lottery game is won within 32 games. After that, when winning the fall lottery of the chance period, two types of the winning game are set. Note that the notification determining means 100j may interrupt the count of the total AT game number counter 659 in a state of not being an AT period such as a latent period or a chance period.

  Further, when the notification determination means 100j shifts to the bonus game during the AT game (AT period) (AT1 termination condition iii)), the addition of the total AT period is suspended during the bonus game, and after the end, the total before the bonus game The addition is resumed from the value of the AT game number counter 659. Also, when the limiter condition (AT1 end condition iv) is satisfied, the notification determination means 100j stores the value of the total AT game number counter 659, the value of the AT period game number counter and the AT right number storage means 652 Clear all AT rights numbers to "0". The function of starting / resetting the count of the total AT game number counter 659 (the duration of the AT period) by the notification determining means 100j corresponds to the "advantage state counting means" of the present invention.

  For the above-mentioned AT period flag, for example, any one of each bit of the 1-byte memory area of the RAM 65 forming the storage area of the flag storage means 654 is allocated to the AT period flag, and the bit is turned on and off. The state of the flag during AT period can be stored in the flag storage means 654 by setting.

  The count of the total AT game number counter 659 is configured to be interlocked with the notification lamp 60 c extinguished / lighted. For example, when the notification mode of the notification lamp 60c changes from off to on, the total AT game number counter 659 is configured to start counting, and when it changes from on to off, the total AT number on play The count of the counter 659 is configured to be cleared to "0", which will be described in detail later.

j) Playing condition setting means 100k
The game state setting unit 100k of FIG. 5 determines the display mode of the symbols of the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R displayed in the display window 11 by the symbol judgment unit 107 as a result of the role lottery process by the role lottery unit 103 described later. Based on the result or the like, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set and controlled to any one of a plurality of types of gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in a normal game, the player wins a predetermined special part (BB, RB: see FIG. 9) and wins the special part (7-7-7 on the pay line) If the BB winning combination, if the "BAR-BAR-BAR" aligned on the pay line RB winning), the gaming state setting means 100k, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is a special advantage for the player than the normal game It is set to a game (bonus game). Then, in the BB game (BB '), medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 300 sheets) are paid out, or in the RB game (RB'), there is a predetermined winning combination (for example, eight times) or a predetermined number If the special game ending condition (BB 'ending condition, RB' ending condition) is satisfied by executing the game (game) for the number of times (for example, 12 times), the special game is ended, and the slot machine 1 The gaming state is set to the normal game by the gaming state setting means 100k.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, despite winning the special part in the normal game, when not winning the special part, that is, each symbol corresponding to the special part does not stop on the pay line In this case, the winning of the special part is carried over as the internal winning until the corresponding symbols are aligned. At this time, the gaming state is set to the special role internal gaming (BB internal gaming (RT2), RB internal gaming (RT3)) by the gaming state setting means 100k. In addition, in the special part internal game, when winning a special part carried over as internal winning without a prize, the gaming state setting means 100k sets the gaming state to a special game (bonus game).

  Note that the special game (BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) is a game state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than that of a normal game (general game (RT1 ', etc.)).

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

  The normal game RT1 is a general game and is the most frequently played game. In AT game (AT1: informing enable state), in the normal game (RT1) or RT game (RT4), an operation procedure for stopping each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is displayed on the informing indicator 60 and the sub control board 73 By suggesting (informing) using the liquid crystal display 27 controlled by the control means 205 and the voice control means 206, the speakers 31L, 31R, the respective lamp parts 33, 37L, 37R etc. It is a gaming state that is advantageous. A game in which AT game (AT1) is executed in the normal game (RT1) is referred to as "general AT game (RT1 + AT1) (ART game preparation state)", and AT game (AT1) is executed in RT game (RT4) Game is called "ART game (RT4 + AT1)". Further, in the AT game (AT1), the notification determination means 100i determines that the AT1 termination condition is satisfied by the number of AT rights set by the AT right setting means 100g being digested or winning a special role. To finish.

  The RT game (RT4) is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a replayable part that can be played under the same conditions as the previous game without inserting a new medal is higher than that of the normal game (RT1). As described above, the ART game (RT4 + AT1) is a game in which an AT game (AT1: informing enable state) is executed in the RT game (RT4). Note that an RT game (RT4) to be executed after transitioning from the ART game (RT4 + AT1) may be referred to as a "general game standby game".

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, in the normal game (RT1) or RT game (RT4), if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state setting means 100k, the gaming state by the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or the ART game ( It is set to RT4 + AT1). On the other hand, in the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), when the AT1 termination condition is satisfied, the gaming state setting unit 100k sets the gaming state to the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in the normal game (RT1) or the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), if the RT4 transition condition (winning in any of the replays 9 to 20) is satisfied, the gaming state setting means 100k Is set to RT gaming (RT4) or ART gaming (RT4 + AT1). On the other hand, in the RT game (RT4) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), when the RT4 end condition (one winning combination of 1 to 12) is satisfied, the gaming state setting means 100k causes the gaming state to be normal gaming (RT1). ) Or general AT game (RT1 + AT1).

  Further, as described with reference to FIG. 7, in the normal game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4), when the special role (BB, RB) is won, the game state is set by the game state setting unit 100k, When it is set to BB internal game (RT2) or RB internal game (RT3) and wins a special part (BB, RB), the gaming state is set by the gaming state setting unit 100k, BB gaming (BB ') or RB gaming It is set to (RB '). In addition, when the normal game (RT1) is temporarily interrupted and the bonus game executed is ended and the transition to the normal game is made, the gaming state setting means 100k sets the gaming state to the general game (RT1) and the game is played Is resumed.

  In addition, in the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or ART game (RT4 + AT1), when winning a special part (BB, RB), the game state setting means 100k the game state, the state that AT game (AT1) was combined And the special role internal gaming state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed. In addition, when winning a special part (BB, RB), the game state is set to BB game (BB ') or RB game (RB') by the game state setting means 100k, AT game (AT1) ) Is suspended once.

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

  Although not shown, the special game internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed, the normal game described with reference to FIG. Similarly to the above, the gaming state setting unit 100k sets the gaming state to a gaming state in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in combination. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in combination, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the gaming state is set by the gaming state setting unit 100k, the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) Is set to the special role internal gaming state in which is executed. Further, in this embodiment, during the special game (bonus game), the winning probability of the re-playing combination in which the re-play (replay) is executed is performed in the state where the bonus other than the special winning combination is not won. The lowest state is a normal game (RT1). In this general game (RT1), when the AT combination (specific combination: winning combination "left bell", "middle bell", "right bell") is won, it is advantageous to the player with all the winning AT parts temporarily. Even if the stop operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is performed in the operation procedure to be the number of payouts, the payout rate of medals is configured to be less than 100% (general AT game (RT1 + AT1 medals) Payout rate of less than 100%). As a result, the player increases the medals if there is a transition of the gaming state (for example, normal gaming (RT1) → RT gaming (RT4): see FIG. 8) or the bonus (BB, RB) is not won (see FIG. 7). Since the player is not interested in the transition of the gaming state or the winning of the bonus, it is possible to make the player more interested, and it is possible to further enhance the interest when the gaming state transitions or the bonus is won.

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

  The slot machine 1 is configured to execute a game by inserting three medals, and when the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 detects the insertion of three medals into the slot machine 1, A horizontal pay line (center line) at the center (middle) of the display window 11 is activated. Then, when the operation of the start switch 19 is detected on condition that the three medals, which is the prescribed number, are inserted, one of the combination lottery results set in advance is a combination lottery means 103 (lottery processing using random numbers). (See FIG. 4). In addition, all the rotations of left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are started, and the design of each reel 13L, 13M and 13R displayed in the display window 11 is adjusted to the rotation angle of each reel 13L, 13M and 13R. Start to determine.

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

  When all three left, middle and right stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R are operated, the rotation of all three left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R is stopped. At this time, if the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination determined by the lottery means 103 is stopped at a predetermined position on the middle pay line of the display window 11 that has become effective, it becomes a prize, and the number according to the prize mode Of medals are credited or paid out from the medal payout opening 39 and one game ends. Also, in place of the payout of medals or along with the payout of medals, a predetermined benefit may be given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, special roles (bonuses: BB, RB), small roles (middle bell, one-piece game 1-14, middle cherry, watermelon), replay role (Replay 1) as roles. ~ 26) is preset. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, different roles (“middle bell”, “one piece 1” to “one piece 14”, “one piece 14”, “one piece”, Replay 1 "-" Replay 26 "," BB "Doubles with possible match (winning combination: left bell, middle bell, right bell, replay Re, A to D, one piece 13 + BB, one piece 14 + BB · Bell) may be elected. The combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 includes special combination winning (bonus winning), small winning combination, replay player winning (replay winning), and loss.

  In addition, the special part winning (bonus winning) which relates to the transition to the special game (bonus game) to the winning a prize, the small part winning a prize related to the payout of the medal, and the re-playing part winnings related to the execution of the replay (replay) Replay prize).

  Then, for example, when three symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are aligned on the pay line in each display mode according to "BB" and "RB" in FIG. ) Is executed.

  In the present embodiment, there is no medal payout due to the special part winning (the number of special paid out of the special part is 0), and it is configured to shift to the bonus game after the game in which the winning aspect relating to the special part is established. The special payout may be set to a predetermined payout number (for example, 10) for the special combination, and after the medals are paid out, the game may be transferred to the bonus game.

  Further, for example, the symbols of the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R are display windows 11 in the respective display modes according to "middle bell", "one piece 1" to "one piece 14", "middle cherry" and "watermelon" in FIG. When three pieces are aligned on the middle pay line, the small winning combination is achieved, and the medals of the number shown in the "disbursed number" column are paid out.

  In addition, any symbol provided on the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R may be arranged on the pay line for "any" which is used as a display mode related to the winning of the "middle cherry" in FIG. It means that.

  Also, when three symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are aligned on the pay line in the display mode according to the roles "Replay 1" to "Replay 26" in FIG. The game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without inserting the game.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, the role lottery means 103 is configured to be able to simultaneously win a plurality of roles. That is, as shown in the tables of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, winning combination groups (combination lottery results) composed of a plurality of winning combinations are formed, and whether or not each winning combination group has won is a combination lottery means 103. Be drawn by As shown in FIG. 10, among the winning combination groups, the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” (specific roles: hereinafter, the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” May be collectively referred to as "bell group"), each of which includes a plurality of winning combinations. Specifically, the winning combination group "left bell" is composed of "middle bell" "one piece combination 1" to "one piece combination 4", and the winning combination group "middle bell" is "middle bell" "one piece combination" The winning combination "right bell" is composed of "middle bell", "single winning 9" to "single winning 12".

  Therefore, if it is determined that the winning combination group "left bell" has been won by the role lottery means 103, it will be simultaneously elected to "middle bell" "one piece combination 1" to "one piece combination 4", it is elected If it is decided that the winning combination “Correspondence Bell” is elected, it means that the winning combination “Continuous Bell” “One piece winning combination 5” to “One piece winning combination 8” is simultaneously won, and the winning combination winning group “Right bell” is won When it is determined, the player is simultaneously elected to "Middle Bell", "One-piece player 9" to "One-piece player 12".

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation procedures (the push order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R that are advantageous to the player are set in advance for each of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell”. As shown in the column of "remarks" in the table of FIG. 10, the player must stop each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, even when the combination lottery result (winning combination group) by the combination lottery means 103 is the same. The stop control means 106 (see FIG. 4) is configured to stop and control each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) differs depending on in what order the 21R is operated.

  That is, when one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” is won as shown in FIG. 10, the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R is given priority. The stop control means 106 is configured such that the roles to be aligned on the pay line are different.

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

  In addition, when it is determined by the operation mode determination unit 100a that the left stop switch 21L is not operated first, a state in which the symbol "Bell" which is a display mode corresponding to "middle bell" is aligned on the pay line Symbols are not displayed, and each reel by the stop control means 106 so that any one of "one sheet combination 1" to "one sheet combination 4" which is more disadvantageous to the player than "the middle bell" wins. Stop control of 13L, 13M, 13R is performed. In other words, unless the player operates in the operation order (specific operation order) set in advance corresponding to the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) that has won, There is no chance to win a prize.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, none of the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell" and "right bell" are won during bonus games (BB game (BB ') and RB game (RB')). As such, the role lottery table 671 is configured.

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

  Therefore, when it is determined that the winning combination group "Replay A" is won by the role lottery means 103, it means that "Replay 1" to "Replay 22" are simultaneously won, and the winning combination group "Replay B" is won. If it is determined that “Replay 1” to “Replay 20” “Replay 23” “Replay 24” are simultaneously won, and it is determined that the winning combination “Replay C” is won, “Replay” If it is determined that the player has won at the same time in 1) to “Replay 20” “Replay 25” “Replay 26” and it is determined that the winning combination group “Replay D” is won, “Replay 21” to “Replay 26” simultaneously. It will be won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation procedures (the push order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R that are advantageous to the player are set in advance for each of the winning combination groups “Replay A” “Replay B” “Replay C”. As shown in the column of “remarks” in the table of FIG. 11, the player must stop each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, The stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) differs depending on in what order the 21R is operated. Also, in the winning combination group “Replay D”, as shown in the “Remarks” column of FIG. 11, a winning mode (displayed depending on the order in which the player operated each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R) The stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the aspect is different.

  That is, when one of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C” and “Replay D” shown in FIG. 11 has been won, the operation sequence of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is selected. The stop control means 106 is configured such that the roles to preferentially win are different.

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined by the operation mode determination unit 100a that the left stop switch 21L is not operated first, the player does not win any of "Replay 9" to "Replay 20", and "Replay 9". Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R by the stop control means 106 so as to win any of “Replay 1” to “Replay 8” “Replay 21” “Replay 21” which is more disadvantageous to the player than “Replay 20” Stop control is performed. That is, as long as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated in the operation order set in the winning combination group ("Replay A", "Replay B", "Replay C"), There is no chance to win a prize.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the winning combinations "Replay A", "Replay B" and "Replay C" are not won during the bonus games (BB game (BB ') and RB game (RB')). As such, the role lottery table 671 is configured. In addition, the winning combination group “Replay D” is configured to have a winning combination lottery table 671 so as to be elected only in special role internal gaming (BB internal gaming (RT2), RB internal gaming (RT3)). Therefore, when a player wins any of "Replay 21" to "Replay 26" constituting the winning combination group "Replay D", the player plays a special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3) ) Can be seen.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the winning combination group "BELL" is composed of "middle bell", "single winning combination 1" to "single winning combination 12", and when the winning combination grouping is won, At the same time, they will be elected to "Middle Bell", "One Piece 1"-"One Piece 12". Further, as shown in the column of "remarks" in the table of FIG. 11 and in FIG. 12, the winning combination group "BELL" is elected only at the bonus game (BB gaming (BB '), RB gaming (RB')) The role lottery table 671 is configured to do this. In addition, when the winning combination group "bell" is won, the stop control means so as to win the winning combination "middle bell" regardless of the order in which each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R was operated. The stop control of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by 106 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group "single winning combination 13 + BB" is constituted by "single winning combination 13" "BB", and when the winning combination winning grouping "one single winning combination 13 + BB" is won , "One-in-one role 13" "BB" will have won at the same time. In addition, when the winning combination group "one piece combination 13 + BB" is won, "one piece combination 13" according to the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when operating each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. If it is possible to win any of “BB”, stop control of the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R by the stop control means 106 is performed so as to win a winning combination capable of winning. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the player may not win any of the "one sheet winnings 13" and "BB".

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, not only the winning combination group "single winning combination 13 + BB" but also the winning combination group "single winning combination 13" is set in the winning combination group, so "single winning combination" When the player wins a prize of 13 ", it can not be recognized that the player has won the winning combination group" one sheet combination 13 + BB "or" one sheet combination 13 ".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group “single winning combination 14 + BB” is configured by “single winning combination 14” and “BB”, and when the winning combination winning grouping “one single winning combination 14 + BB” is won, , "One piece 14" and "BB" will have won at the same time. In addition, when the winning combination group "one piece combination 14 + BB" is won, "one piece combination 14" according to the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when operating each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. If it is possible to win any of “BB”, stop control of the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R by the stop control means 106 is performed so as to win a winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the player may not win any of the "one-sheet combination 14" and "BB".

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, in each of the winning combination groups to be subjected to the combination lottery, in addition to the winning combination group “single combination 14 + BB”, a winning combination capable of winning “single combination 14” Role group has not been set. Therefore, when the player wins a prize of "one sheet hand 14", it is known that the winning combination group "one sheet hand 14 + BB" is won. In the present embodiment, when the winning combination group “one piece combination 14 + BB” is won, the player is notified that the winning combination “BB” is selected in the game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the special roles "BB" and "RB" are during special role internal games (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)), and special games (BB game (BB ') A role lottery table 671 is configured so as not to win during the RB game (RB '). Therefore, in these games, if the winning combination group "one winning combination 13 + BB" is won, it is determined that only "single winning combination 13" is elected, if winning combination group "single winning combination 14 + BB" Is considered to have won only the "one piece 14".

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the combination lottery table 671 is configured such that there is always a possibility of winning for the winning combination groups “middle cherry,” “watermelon,” and “one piece combination 13”, and the special role internal game ( In the BB internal game (RT2) and the RB internal game (RT3), the role lottery table 671 is configured such that there is no "losing". Here, the absence of "loss" indicates that the bonus is won even if the bonus is not won because the special role (bonus) is carried over.

  By the way, in bonus games (special games: BB games (BB '), RB games (RB')), the probability of winning a small combination is set higher than in normal games, and it is easy to receive payouts of game medals, and usually It is a game advantageous to the player compared to the game. When the special role "RB" in FIG. 9 is won, a regular bonus game (RB game (RB ')) is executed.

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

  Also, when winning a special part "BB" in FIG. 9, a big bonus game (BB game) is executed. In the big bonus game, the regular bonus game described above is continuously executed. Then, after shifting to the big bonus game, when the preset number of medals (for example, 300) are paid out, the big bonus game is ended. That is, the big bonus game is set to end the special game (big bonus game) and shift to the normal game when the number of medals paid out in the big bonus game reaches a predetermined upper limit number.

  As described with reference to FIG. 7, when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is a special combination winning (BB (including simultaneous winning with a single combination 13, 14), RB), a special combination is won. Stop control of the symbol based on is performed. At this time, if the symbol arrangement of the winning combination of the special part is not allocated, the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) is transferred, and this special part winning is an internal winning. It is carried over until the symbol arrangement of the winning combination of special role is drawn. That is, if the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is not performed at an appropriate timing, the left, middle, and so on can not align the symbols relating to the winnings of the special roles (BB, RB) on the winning line. Since the symbols are arranged on the right reels 13L, 13M and 13R, the special part may be missed.

  On the other hand, the small winning combination is not carried over to the next game unless the symbol array of the small winning combination is allocated in the game (game) in which the combination lottery result is a small winning combination. Also, in the case of replay win, the symbols ("R1" "R2") pertaining to any of "Replay 1" to "Replay 26" no matter at which timing each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. Since the symbols are arranged on the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R so that "7", "watermelon", "cherry" and "Bell" are always aligned on the pay line, they always win a re-play role.

  In addition, when one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R are operated at any timing as in the case of the symbols related to the replay. Even if the winning combination “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” symbols (“Bell”, “R1” and “R2”) are always aligned on the pay line, the left, middle and right reels 13 L and 13 M , 13 R, because the symbols are arranged, it always wins a prize in one of “Middle Bell” “One-piece combination 1” to “One-piece combination 12”. That is, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R when one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, “replay C” and “replay D” is won. If any of the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R is operated at any timing, the symbol (see FIG. 8) relating to the winning associated with each operating procedure will be aligned on the winning line. The stop control of the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R by the stop control means 106 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the system is configured to shift to AT game (AT1) (AT (assist time) period). In AT game (AT1), when winning in any of “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B” and “replay C”, types of winning combination group (specific set winning) The player is informed of an operation procedure (which stop switch should be operated first) which is advantageous to the player according to the above. Specifically, when one of “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” is won, the number of medals paid out is 10 as shown in FIG. 10 so that the most medals are paid out. The operation procedure of the stop switch is notified so as to win a prize in the middle bell. Furthermore, when any one of “Replay A”, “Replay B” and “Replay C” is won, the RT4 transition condition shown in FIG. The operation procedure of the stop switch for winning a certain "Replay 9" to "Replay 20" is notified. Then, after transitioning to the AT period, the number of ATs set in advance, for example, 50 AT games (AT1), is performed, and when all of the AT rights are digested (the establishment of the AT1 termination condition), the AT period Ends.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, after the RT4 transition condition is established and the game is shifted to the ART game (RT4 + AT1), one of “Replay A”, “Replay B” and “Replay C” is won. In addition, although it is configured so as not to notify the operating procedure of the stop switch winning "Replay 9" to "Replay 20", this operating procedure may be notified. Also, "Replay A", "Replay B" and "Replay C" are each configured to win with the same probability, and after transitioning to RT game (RT4), "Replay A" rather than regular game (RT1) The winning probability for "Replay B" and "Replay C" is configured to be high.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 (setting changing means) shown in FIG. 4 controls one setting value from the 6 kinds of setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) different in the payout rate of medals to a setting changing state which can be set. is there. This setting value is used to select the winning symbol selection table 671 by the table selection means 102 described later, and any one of the setting values is associated with each of the plurality of winning combination lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. There is. Then, the setting control means 101 determines the ON and OFF states of the change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) when the power is turned on, and when the power is turned on with the change processing start switch 56 turned on, predetermined settings are made. Start change processing.

  Here, the winning probability in the lottery for the normal game is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of set values (here, 6 types), and a winning lottery table shown in FIG. 4 is shown in each of the plurality of set values. 671 (normal game lottery table) is associated. Then, when the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall who installs the slot machine 1 can change the setting value. In addition, the above-mentioned "dispense rate" is "total payment number of sheets" / "total insertion number of sheets" x 100 [%].

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

  Then, the setting value of the winning probability is cyclically switched to setting 1 to setting 6 each time the administrator operates the setting change button 52. This set value is notified by displaying 1 to 6 by a 7-segment set value display LED, for example. When the setting value of the winning probability becomes the desired value by the operation of the setting change button 52 (when the display value of the setting value display LED becomes the desired value), the setting value is determined when the start switch 19 is operated. . Then, when the setting change key inserted in the key cylinder is rotated and the change processing start switch 56 is turned OFF, the setting change processing ends. Thereafter, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 25, the game is started. The setting change is decided by operating the start switch 19 after the setting change process is completed. In addition, when transitioning to the setting change state, the AT game (including the state in which the AT right is granted) and the bonus game (including the state of bonus carryover) are cleared regardless of the gaming state before the setting change. It is not a game and it is not a bonus game (including the case where bonus carryover is not in progress), it returns to the normal state.

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

(4) Role lottery means 103
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, the role lottery means 103 in FIG. 4 selects a plurality of role lottery results (special character winning, small winning combination winning, replay winning combination winning, lost) The random number generation means, the random number extraction means, the role lottery table 671, and any one of them is selected and determined by lottery processing using a random number and a lottery table as a role lottery result in the current game. And a lottery judging means. Here, the random number generation means generates a random number for drawing within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal), and counts the oscillation circuit and the clock signal generated by this oscillation circuit. And a counter circuit. Further, the random number extraction unit extracts the random number generated by the random number generation unit at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. In addition, since the random number generation means is configured by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generation means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means can be substantially handled as a random number. The random number may be generated by a random number generator.

  Further, in the combination lottery table 671 of FIG. 4, it is determined in advance whether or not each random number within the range generated by the random number generation means corresponds to any one of the combination lottery results set in advance. The random number extracted by the random number extraction means is compared with the lottery table to determine to which of the plurality of combination lottery results the extracted random number corresponds.

  Each winning combination group is associated with a unique combination number according to the type of winning combination constituting the winning combination group. Further, the part lottery result storage means 651 has a first storage area for special part, a small part, and a second storage area for replay player part, and the part lottery means 103 is a special part for the elected winning group If it is included, the combination number corresponding to the special combination is set in the first storage area, and if the winning combination group that has been elected includes a small combination and a replay combination, it corresponds to the small combination and the replay combination. The combination number is set in the second storage area. In addition, when the winning combination group that has won includes the special combination and the small combination, and the replay combination, the combination drawing means 103 sets the combination number corresponding to the special combination in the first storage area, and The combination number corresponding to the combination and the re-play combination is set in the second storage area. Further, when the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means 103 is a loss, the combination lottery means 103 sets a combination number corresponding to the loss in each of the first storage area and the second storage area of the combination lottery result storage means 651. Do.

  It should be noted that the role lottery means 103 rewrites the data of the second storage area for the small winning combination and the re-playing combination for each winning combination regardless of the presence or absence of the winning combination, but the first storage for the special combination The data of the area is maintained without rewriting until winning a special part. As described above, when the special winning combination (BB, RB) is won, the data on the special winning combination in the first storage area is maintained until the special winning combination is won, and the special winning combination is carried over as the internal winning. .

(5) Command creating means 104
The command creating means 104 shown in FIG. 4 includes various data such as data on the result of the lottery by the lottery means 103, data on the operation of the operating devices operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R, the start switch 19 and the like. The command for transmitting the data of (1) to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is created. The command created by the command creating unit 104 is set to an output port for transmitting serial data to the sub control board 73, and is set to an output port in timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 28) executed by the main CPU 61. The command thus sent is sent to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command sending means 109 described later.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the command creating unit 104 has a) a lottery result, b) a gaming state set by the gaming state setting unit 100k, c) a current mode in the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery unit 100d, d) During AT period (at AT period flag ON) or not e) Remaining period of AT period stored in AT period game number counter 655, f) AT right stored in AT number of rights storage means 652 Number of memories, g) whether the precursor period is counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 (prediction period), h) the remaining period of the precursor period stored in the precursor period game number counter 653, i) acquired Total number of wins (cumulative increase) in the advantageous state calculated by the number calculation means 112, j) Number of remaining AT games until the limiter condition is established, k) Notification lamp 60c Create a command for transmitting such information about the notification state to the sub-control board 73.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the information on g) and h) may be transmitted by one command. In addition, the information on j) may be the remaining number of AT games until the limiter condition is established, or may be the number of AT game digested games after transitioning to the AT period. Further, as shown in the figure, instead of the information related to j), in the game in which the limiter condition is satisfied, only the information indicating that the limiter condition is satisfied may be transmitted. The information shown in FIG. 20 is a part of various information transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73.

  In addition, with respect to the command for transmitting the information on the combination lottery result in FIG. 20, the command creation unit 104 creates a command according to the determination result of the notification determination unit 100j. That is, the notification determination means 100 j sets the command created by the command creation means 104 as a command that can identify the type of specific set winning (a command for which an advantageous operation procedure is known) or a command that can not identify the type of specific set winning ( It also has a function to make a decision as to whether or not it is a command for which an advantageous operation procedure is not known.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, when the lottery by the role lottery means 103 is executed, the command creating means 104 sets “0” to “17” as commands which can identify the result of the role lottery. Create a command that contains As described later, the sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the sent command. That is, the command creating unit 104 creates a command for instructing the contents of the effect to be executed on the sub control board 73.

  Then, when it is determined by the notification determining unit 100 j that the command determining unit 100 j does not notify the player of an advantageous operation procedure, that is, when the flag is set to OFF during the AT period, any of the “bell group” Although it is possible to identify that the player has won, it does not include data indicating the type of the winning combination group ("left bell", "middle bell", "right bell"), and a command is generated that can not identify the corresponding selected group. Further, when it is determined by the notification determination means 100j that the player is notified of an advantageous operation procedure, that is, when the flag is set to ON during the AT period, the winning combination group (“left bell” “middle bell The data indicating the type of “right bell” is included to create a command that can identify the corresponding cast-off group.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10, when the flag is OFF during the AT period, even if the command creating unit 104 wins any of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell”. And the same "No. 1" command so that it can not be identified which of the "Bell Group" winning combination groups. On the other hand, the command creating unit 104 selects the "No. 2" command when winning the "left bell" when the flag is ON during the AT period, and the "No. 3" command when winning the "middle bell". If you win the "right bell", create the "No. 4" command.

  Similarly, when the flag is set to OFF during the AT period, the command creating unit 104 can identify that one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C” and “Replay D” is won. However, the data indicating the type of the winning combination group ("Replay A", "Replay B", "Replay C", "Replay D") is not included, and a command is generated that can not identify the corresponding cast group. In addition, when the flag is set to ON during the AT period, the data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“Replay A” “Replay B” “Replay C” “Replay D”) is included and the corresponding event selection Create a command that can identify a group.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the flag is OFF during the AT period, the command creating unit 104 wins any of the winning combinations "Replay A", "Replay B", "Replay C" and "Replay D". Even if there is, the same command "No. 12" is created so that it can not be identified which of the winning combination groups. On the other hand, the command creating unit 104 selects the "No. 13" command when winning "Replay A" when the flag is ON during the AT period, and the "14" command when winning "Replay B". If a "Replay C" is won, a "No. 15" command is created. If a "Replay D" is won, a "16" command is created.

  The command creating unit 104 creates the same command as to the other part lottery result regardless of whether the flag is ON or OFF during the AT period. That is, the command of "No. 5" is won when "Michigan Cherry" is won, the command of "No. 6" is won when "Watermelon" is won, and the command of "7" when "BB" is won. , If you win the "RB" command "No. 8", if you win the "one-piece 13" command "No. 9" command, if you win the "one-piece 13 + BB" "No. 10 If the player wins the command “1”, the command “No. 11” is created. If the player wins the “Bell”, the command “No. 17” is created. In the case of a loss, a "No. 0" command is created.

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

(7) Stop control means 106
The stop control means 106 of FIG. 4 uses the stop table 672 based on the stop operation of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and the result of the lottery by the role lottery means 103, the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R (each reel 14L, Stop control of 14M, 14R).

  As described in the “Remarks” column of the tables in FIGS. 10 and 11, the winning combinations “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C” “Replay” When one of the symbols D "is won, the role to be aligned is set to be different according to the stop switch operated first. Further, according to the types of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B” and “replay C”, advantageous operation procedures are configured to be different.

  Specifically, when one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B” and “Replay C” is won, the winning combination is set to the winning combination When the stop operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is performed in an advantageous pushing order (operation procedure), the stop control means 106 makes each reel 13L, so as to win the winning combination most advantageous to the player. It performs stop control of 13M and 13R. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed in the advantageous operation procedure (pushing order) set in the winning combination group that has won, the stop control means 106 wins a winning combination different from the winning combination most advantageous to the player. Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that the symbol combination can not be stopped on the pay line.

  Further, in the stop table 672 (see FIG. 4) for determining the stop positions of the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to each of the combination lottery results of the combination lottery means 103. The stop table 672 has the number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R predetermined according to the rotational position of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. The number of sliding symbols is different for each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R in accordance with the stop operation order of the corresponding stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

  Further, if the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 103 is a winning to any combination, the stop control unit 106 selects the combination of the combination table 672 and the respective stop switches 21L, 21M,. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when 21R is operated, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as to win the winning combination, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13M, Carry out stop control of 13R. On the other hand, if the part lottery result by the part lottery means 103 is a loss, the stop control means 106 operates the stop table 672 selected based on the part lottery result of the lose and each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. The number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined from the rotational positions of the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R so as not to win any of a plurality of combinations, and the reels 13L, 13M, 13R Perform stop control.

  By the way, since the upper limit is provided for the number of sliding symbols, even if the winning symbol lottery result by the winning symbol lottery means 103 is winning for any of the winning combinations, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is at a predetermined timing. If not operated, the winning combination can not be won by the stop control by the stop control means 106. Therefore, the stop control means 106 is operated on the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R at the timing when the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R are at the predetermined rotational positions, the symbol combination for winning the winning combination is Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so as to be aligned with the pay line.

(8) Symbol judging means 107
The symbol determination means 107 of FIG. 4 is controlled by the stop control means 106 based on the rotational position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R detected by the reel detection means 105, and each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stopped. It is determined whether the display mode of the symbol is a predetermined display mode.

  When the symbols are aligned on the pay line in the display mode shown in “BB” and “RB” of FIG. 9, the symbol determination means 107 determines that the special combination is won. In addition, the symbol determination means 107, when the symbols are aligned on the pay line in the display mode shown in "middle bell" "one piece 1" ~ "one piece 14" "middle cherry" "watermelon" When the symbols are aligned on the pay line in the display modes shown in “Replay 1” to “Replay 26”, the symbol determination means 107 determines that the game is a replay combination.

(9) Payout control means 108
The payout control means 108 shown in FIG. 4 gives a predetermined benefit (reward) to the player based on the determination result of the symbol determination means 107. In the payout control means 108, when it is determined by the symbol judging means 107 that the player has won any of the plurality of winning combinations, the number of stored credit medals is the upper limit (if this is a winning with medal payout) (this embodiment Then, for example, after reaching 50), the hopper unit 43 is operated to pay out the medals only for the payout number corresponding to the winning combination. Further, the payout control means 108 increases the credit medals by the above-mentioned payout number instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  By the way, the payout control means 108 determines that the winning line of the next game is valid, assuming that the specified number (three) of medals have been inserted when it is determined by the symbol judging means 107 that the player has won the rematch. Do.

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

  Further, the sub control command transmission unit 109 is a setting value set by the setting control unit 101, a game state such as a normal game or a special game, a detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, created by the command creation unit 104. A command including data representing the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17 is transmitted to the sub control board 73. In addition, the sub control command transmission unit 109 is a setting value set by the setting control unit 101 created by the command creation unit 104, a gaming state such as a normal game or a special game, the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, A command including data indicating that various switches such as 21R are operated by the player is transmitted to the sub control board 73. In addition, the sub control command transmission unit 109 transmits to the sub control board 73 a command including data indicating information on AT gaming and information on notification status of the notification lamp 60c (see FIG. 20) created by the command creation unit 104. Do.

(11) Notification control means 110
When it is determined that the notification control unit 110 of FIG. 4 performs a predetermined effect of notifying the operating procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R which is advantageous to the player, that is, the notification determination unit 100j performs the AT period. Wins when any of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B” and “replay C” is won with the flag set to ON Control is performed so that the operation sequence of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group is displayed on the indicator 60 (7-segment LED 60a, 60b) Control is performed so that the count state of the total AT game number counter 659 related to the activation of the limiter is notified by the notification indicator 60 (notification lamp 60c) It is intended.

  Further, when the flag is set to OFF during the AT period, the notification control means 110 causes the notification indicator 60 to perform a display according to the lottery result so that the player can not know the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. There is no effect of informing the player of an advantageous operation procedure.

  Further, the notification control means 110 starts lighting the notification lamp 60c when the AT period based on the granted AT right starts, and i) at least grants when the setting change is performed (first condition) ii) When any of the second condition (right end condition / period end end condition) having the condition that the AT period based on the registered AT right is satisfied, notification is made that the lighting of the notification lamp 60c started is extinguished Control the lamp 60c. In addition, the alerting | reporting aspect of the indicator 60 for alerting | reporting containing the lighting start timing and alerting | reporting timing of alerting | reporting lamp | ramp 60c is demonstrated later.

  An operation procedure advantageous to the player may be notified by the display of the credit display 45 or may be notified by a reel effect using the reels 13L, 13M, 13R.

(12) Setting value management means 111
The set value management means 111 of FIG. 4 determines whether the set value set is in agreement with the design value. In this embodiment, the determination is performed at least at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game (when the second condition is satisfied).

(13) Acquisition number calculation means 112
The number-of-earnings calculating means 112 shown in FIG. 4 basically updates the count value of the total payout number counter 658 based on the number of medals paid out continuously for a fixed period, and the number of medals inserted. By updating the count value of the total insertion number counter 657 based on the number of medals acquired in the relevant period when the bonus game or AT game which is advantageous to the player continues (total increase) Is calculated.

  For example, when the fixed period is set to 32 games, the number-of-earnings calculating means 112 basically calculates the total number of winnings in one bonus game or AT game (first advantageous state). If another bonus game or AT game (second advantageous state) starts within 32 games after the bonus game or AT game is over, the first advantageous state is started, and then the second advantageous state The total acquisition number (accumulated increase amount) is calculated for the period until the end of. In addition, even if the second advantageous state ends, if the third advantageous state starts within 32 games after the second advantageous state ends, the acquired first number of advantageous states start after the first advantageous state starts. The total acquisition number is calculated for the period until the end of the advantageous state. However, when the advantageous state (AT period) is ended by the limiter, the acquired number calculating means 112 initializes the total acquired number (returns to 0). Note that these calculations are performed based on the ON / OFF state of the AT period flag of the flag storage unit 654 and information such as the total insertion number counter 657 and the total payout number counter 658.

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

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

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

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

(2) Gasse precursor period setting means 201
Although the pre-cased period setting means 201 of FIG. 6 satisfies the predetermined conditions (Cherry win, Watermelon win) for performing the AT transition lottery based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61), the AT transition lottery When it is determined that the player has not won the event, the gasse precursory period in which the Gasse precursory possibility effect is to be executed is set by the gasse precursory period setting lottery. In the present embodiment, in the case of cherry winning, the AT transition lottery is always selected. Therefore, the pre-assessment period setting means 201 performs a pre-assessment period setting lottery when it does not win the news AT transition lottery performed when the watermelon is won.

By the way, in the present embodiment, even if the pre-cased period setting means 201 does not win the AT transition lottery at the time of winning watermelon, the pre-period period game number counter 653 (FIG. 4) by the precaution period setting means 100h. If the precursor period has already been set, it is configured not to set the gasse precursor period (do not perform the lottery for setting the gas precursor period). Therefore, as a case where the pre-cased sign period setting means 201 can execute the pre-cased period setting lottery when the sub control command receiving means 200 receives the information specifying that the watermelon is won,
i) When the sub control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that it is not a precursor period,
ii) Precursor Period When the sub-control command receiving means 200 does not receive information specifying that the probation period is set in the game number counter 653:
iii) When the precursor period transmitted from the main control board 63 is not stored in the precursor period storage means 751 (FIG. 6),
It becomes. As described above, by preventing the setting of the gasse apical period during the aura, the adjective possibility effect to be performed during the adjective period and the gasse apoplexy possibility that are performed during the gasse appreciating period are complicated. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if during the apologetic period, during the special role gasase possibility effect described later (see FIG. 23), it corresponds to any of the special role internal gaming state, bonus state, during the AT period When the sub control command receiving means 200 receives the information specifying the setting, the pre-case setting period setting means 201 is configured not to set the pre-case setting period (does not perform the drawing case setting lottery). .

  Next, the gassed precursory period setting lottery for setting the gasse precursory period will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 21, according to the current AT transition lottery mode (see FIG. 13 and FIG. 15) specified based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61), the pre-case setting period setting means 201 Then, using the different pre-assessment period table 753 (setting data), a pre-assessment period setting lottery is performed.

  That is, in the high probability mode (a state in which it is easy to win the AT transition lottery), the preseismic period setting unit 201 uses the preseismic period table 753 of FIG. When it is difficult to win), a lottery for setting a pre-case period is made by using the pre-case table 753 of FIG. 21 (b), and the pre-case period determined by this lottery is set in the pre-age period game number counter 752 Do. With such a configuration, the probability of setting the gasse apoplexy period is changed according to the current mode of the AT transition lottery, or the ratio of the length of the gasse apposition period is changed according to the mode of the current AT transition lottery As a result, it is possible to improve the player's interest.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (a), the probability of not setting the pre-cased period is set to 0% in the pre-cased period table 753 used in the high probability mode, so a lottery for setting the pre-cased period is made By all means, a gasse aura period is always set. Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, in the pre-casement period table 753 used in the low probability mode, the probability that the pre-casement period is not set is set to 40% that is the largest. Therefore, in the case of the high probability mode, it is easier to carry out the anticipation of the possibility of garbleds than in the case of the low probability mode.

  In addition, after setting the gassed precursor period, the gassed precursor period setting unit 201 subtracts -1 from the value of the gased precursor period set in the carded precursor period game number counter 752 every time one game is digested.

(3) Effect content determination means 202
The effect content determination means 202 (effect control means) in FIG. 6 determines the content of the effect according to the command received by the sub control command reception means 200 and the pre-case period set by the pre-case period set means 201. belongs to. Specifically, the moving image displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from the effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103, etc., or from the speakers 31L, 31R The effect is determined such as determining flowing music and voice, and blinking the light sources of the upper lamp section 33 and the lower lamp sections 37L and 37R all at once or individually. Next, the contents of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 202 will be specifically described.

a) Effects relating to the result of the lottery The effect content determination means 202 corresponds to the received command during the AT period, and if it is possible to identify the type of the winning combination group (bell group, replay), the winning combination An effect (informing effect) in which an advantageous operation procedure (pushing order) set for the group is known is determined as an execution effect. On the other hand, if the received command does not correspond to the AT period, the effect which does not know the advantageous operation procedure is determined as the execution effect. For example, if the "No. 1" command shown in FIG. 10 is received according to the result of the lottery, it is not during the AT period, so it is known that one of the "bell group" winning combinations has been won. Select one of the effects from the group that you do not know which of "left bell", "middle bell" and "right bell" was won. In addition, when the command “No. 2” shown in FIG. 10 is received, one of the effects can be selected from among an effect that indicates that the “left bell” has been won and an effect that prompts the user to first operate the left stop switch 21L. Choose Also when the "No. 3" and "No. 4" commands shown in FIG. 10 are received, the contents of the effect are determined similarly.

  In addition, when the command "No. 12" shown in FIG. 11 is received, since it is not during the AT period, the player is elected to one of the winning combination groups of "Replay A", "Replay B", "Replay C" and "Replay D". One of the effects is selected from the group of effects which can be understood but which one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C” and “Replay D” is won. In addition, when a command of “No. 13” shown in FIG. 11 is received, one of the effects from among effects showing that “Replay A” has been won, and effects prompting to operate the left stop switch 21L first. Choose Also when the commands of "No. 14", "No. 15" and "No. 16" shown in FIG. 11 are received, the contents of the effect are determined similarly.

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

  As a specific example of the effect regarding the lottery result, for example, the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, or the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R by the speakers 31L, 31R. The sound of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R can be notified by flashing the lamps provided on the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in a predetermined order, or the reels 13L, 13M, The backlights provided in the 13R may be blinked in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

  In addition, the effect content determination means 202 transmits the signal containing the data regarding the determined effect content to the display control means 205 and the audio | voice control means 206 demonstrated below.

b) Precursor Possibility Effect The probability possibility effect is a possibility effect that suggests that the AT game (AT1) may be executed when the precursory period is set by the precursory period setting means 100h. Run during the omen period. When the effect content determination unit 202 determines that the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting unit 100h of the main control board 63, the precursor possibility generation effect is currently being performed except in the case where the precursor possibility generation is currently being performed. From scenario setting table 754, select the scenario scenario (see the “Remarks” column in Figures 19 (a) to (c)) for the duration of precursor possibility effect according to the number of games set in the precursor period and select The content of the rendering in line with the rendering scenario is determined as the rendering to be executed.

  In addition, as described in the column of “Remarks” in FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (c), for example, liquid crystal in the last game of the precursor period (in the case where the precursor period is one game, the game of AT winning). By displaying "AT confirmed" on the display unit 27, "Suggested AT winning" is finished, and the anticipation possibility end is ended, and in the next game, the AT game (AT1) is actually performed by the informing possible state notifying means 204 described later. It is informed that it has started. At this time, in the last game of the aura period, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 may simply display “WIN”, “win”, “congratulation” or the like. In this way, the player does not know what he has won until the notification is made by the notification available state notification means 204 in the next game, and it is imagined that "it might have been won as a special part". Since it can also be done, the player's interest can be enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the presentation content determination unit 202 selects the presentation scenario of the probability possibility presentation, it is set if the below-preceded guise possibility presentation or the special role gusset possibility presentation is being executed. It is configured to rewrite the presentation scenario of these possibility presentation to the presentation scenario of the presentation possibility presentation newly selected, and to start the presentation of the presentation possibility. In addition, the presentation content determination means 202 selects the presentation scenario of the prognostic possibility presentation so that the prognostic possibility presentation will be executed after the ongoing presence prognostic possibility presentation or the special character presence presentation is finished. It is also good. In this case, the effect content determination means 202 is from the precursor period set by the precursor period setting means 100h of the main control board 63 to the end of the anticipation possibility generation effect during special execution or the special role generation possibility generation effect. By subtracting the number of games, it is preferable to calculate the number of games in which the antecedent possibility effect can be substantially executed, and to select the effect scenario of the antecedent possibility effect according to the calculated number of games.

  On the other hand, when the effect content determination means 202 determines that the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting means 100h of the main control board 63, it has already been set when the precursor possibility effect is already executed. The content of the presentation in line with the presentation scenario of the prognostic presentation is determined.

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

  If the winning of the special part is carried over when the AT is won, the precursor period is set shorter than when the winning of the special part is not carried over. Therefore, by performing the bonus role in the bonus role while executing the precursor possibility effect in the precursor period, transitioning to the special game (bonus game), the precursor possibility effect is interrupted halfway Can be suppressed.

  In addition, when the omen period of a plurality of games is set, the liquid crystal display 27 or the like may be used to provide an indication of the possibility of “predicting AT winning” only in the last game of the omen period. .

  Also, if the precursor period setting unit 100h of the main control board 63 returns to the precursor period backed up after power failure, the sub control command transmission unit 109 It is transmitted to the control board 73. When the sub control command receiving unit 200 receives the command, information for specifying the precursor period restored by the precursor period setting unit 100 h is stored in the precursor period storage unit 751. At this time, the presentation content determination unit 202 newly selects a presentation scenario of the precursor possibility presentation according to (the number of games of) the precursor period stored in the precursor period storage unit 751, and the presentation according to the selected presentation scenario Determine the content.

  That is, since information for specifying the remaining precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653 at the time of power failure, when the power is turned on again, the precursor period setting means 100h uses the information backed up. It can be returned to the identified precursor period. And the effect content determination means 202 can determine the effect content according to the precursor period after return by the information specifying the precursor period returned by the precursor period setting means 100h.

  In the sub control board 73 that controls various effect devices, noise is likely to occur at the time of power interruption, and there is a possibility that a malfunction may occur when the power is turned on again. By newly determining the effect content according to the abbreviation period (the remaining amount of the abbreviation period) after the return, it is prevented that a conflict occurs between the control state of the main CPU 61 and the content of the effect performed on the sub control board 73 it can. Also, by storing and backing up information specifying the precursor period in the precursor period game number counter 653 of the main control board 63 with high security, the parameter related to the effect control of the sub CPU 71 at the time of power failure is illegal. Even if it is rewritten, the effect content determination means 202 can determine the effect content according to the aura period based on the correct information backed up by the aura period game number counter 653, and therefore, the fraud on the slot machine 1 can be made. It can be effectively prevented.

c) Anticipating the possibility of garbled anticipation The anticipating possibility of anticipating possibility does not have an AT right set by the AT right setting means 100g, but anticipation period is set in the anticipation sign period game number counter 752 by the anticipation sign period setting means 201 When it is, AT game (AT1) is not actually executed, but it is a possibility effect that suggests that AT game (AT1) may be executed, and is executed during the aura period. The effect content determination means 202 is set from the gassed precursory possibility production scenario setting table 755 except when the gaseded precursory possibility effect is being executed, when the gaseded precursory period is set in the gased antecedent period game number counter 752. According to the selected presentation scenario, select a presentation scenario (see “Remarks” column in FIGS. 21 (a) and (b)) of a length according to the number of games in the “Gasse abode” period. The determined effect is determined to be the content of the effect to be executed.

  As described in the “Remarks” column of FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), in the final game of the apogee period, for example, by displaying “AT loss” on the liquid crystal display 27, “ "Notify the loss of the AT transition lottery", and the anticipation of the possibility of garbled is finished. At this time, for example, in the last game of the pre-case period, the liquid crystal display 27 may simply display “Loss”, “Loss”, “Sorry” or the like.

  On the other hand, the effect content determination means 202, when the gassed precursory period is already set in the gassed precursory period game number counter 752, if it is already under execution of the gasse precursory possibility effect, the set gasse precursory possibility effect rendering Determine the content of the presentation in line with the presentation scenario.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the pre-gaze period table 753 is set so that the pre-gaze period is set to a period of 23 games to 26 games more easily than a period of 27 games to 30 games. In addition, as shown in FIG. 19, the longest period of the aura period is set to 32 games, and the longest period of the arsenal period is set to 30 games.

  Therefore, for example, when the possibility effect is started after winning in "watermelon", the player may recognize whether the possibility effect is a precursor effect or a garbled anticipation effect immediately after the start. Although not possible, if the possibility presentation continues even after the 27th game after the start, the expectation that the possibility presentation in progress is the precursor presentation is increased. Also, if the possibility effect continues even after the start of the 31st game, it is determined that the possibility effect being executed is a precursor effect, giving the player a sense of superiority in winning the AT. Can.

  As described above, changing the longest periods of the prognostic period and the gassed apocalypse period can increase the diversity of the possibility presentation, but increases the load of control processing. In this embodiment, since the management of the pre-gaze period is performed by the sub control board 73, an increase in the load of control processing of the main control CPU 61 can be suppressed.

d) Special combination possibility presentation When special combination possibility presentation has won a special combination, or a special combination has been carried over, and a special combination possibility presentation presentation scenario (notice waiting period) is set Is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to a special game (bonus game), and is executed during a notification waiting period. When the sub control command receiving means 200 receives a command to the effect that the special role has been won, the effect content determination means 202 has already executed the prob either the adjective possibility effect or the pre-cased presence possibility effect or the special role gasse possibility effect described later. Except for middle case, a special combination possibility presentation effect scenario is selected from the special combination possibility presentation scenario setting table 756 (see FIG. 22), and the contents of the presentation according to the selected presentation scenario are determined. Specifically, the effect content determination means 202 selects an effect scenario by lottery based on the winning probability set for each effect scenario of the special combination possibility effect scenario setting table 756.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 22, the special combination possibility representation based on each rendering scenario is executed across a plurality of games, and the number of games of each rendering scenario is determined. Therefore, the effect content determination means 202 selects an effect scenario of special role possibility effect, and also waits for a notification waiting period (number of games) until the special character winning notification means 203 notifies of winning of the special character. decide. Note that, similarly to the above-described pre-case period, it may be possible to first select a presentation waiting period, and then select a special-prize possibility presentation effect scenario according to the length of the set notification waiting period.

  In addition, as described in the column of “production scenario” of FIG. 22, in the last game of the selected presentation scenario (the notification waiting period) (in the case where the notification waiting period is one game, the special winning game). For example, by simply displaying “WIN”, “win”, “congratulations” on the liquid crystal display 27, “suggesting a special part winning” is indicated, and special role possibility presentation ends, which will be described later in the next game. The special combination winning notification means 203 notifies that the special combination has been won. In this way, the player does not know what he has won until the notification by the special role winning notification means 203 is made in the next game, and imagines that "it might have won the AT". Can also increase the interest of the player. In the final game of the rendering scenario, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 may display “special part (BB, RB) winning”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the presentation content determination unit 202 selects the presentation scenario of the special combination possibility presentation, the presentation possibility determination presentation or the pre-case generation indication possibility execution or the special character combination possibility presentation described later is executed. In the case of the above, it is configured to rewrite the set production scenario of the possibility presentation to the presentation scenario of the special combination possibility presentation that is newly selected, and to start the special combination possibility presentation. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 selects the special service possibility effect (notice waiting period) so as to suppress overlapping with the end timing (game) of the aura period, when the aura possibility production is being performed. Do.

  With such a configuration, if the omen-period possibility presentation is performed, the scenario scenario of the omen-possibility presentation is rewritten to the presentation scenario of the special-possibility presentation, and the special-possibility presentation is started. Since the AT game (AT1) can be prevented from starting while the special role possibility effect is being executed by preventing the end of the probation period during the execution of the role possibility effect, the special role winning described later is won. The notification means 203 and the notification available state notification means 204 can provide notification that the player can clearly understand the state of the slot machine 1.

  On the other hand, the effect content determination means 202 performs the special role possibility effect that has already been set when the special role possibility effect is being executed in a state in which the special role is being carried over (bonus carried over). Determine the presentation content along the scenario.

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

  In addition, when the notification waiting period of a plurality of games is set, the special role possibility effect of “proposing a special character winning” is performed using the liquid crystal display 27 etc. only in the last game of the notification waiting period. You may

e) Special role Gassiness possibility production Special role possibility production is not actually executed special game (bonus game) when the production scenario of special role gassibility possibility production (Gase notice notification waiting period) is set Is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to the special game state, and is executed during a Gase notification waiting period. The effect content determination means 202 is a special character cassette that is executed with a probability of 1% when the possibility of winning is not executed, or when the winning combination 13 is won, or when the result of the lottery for losing the character is lost. When winning the possibility effect execution lottery, select the special scenario of the special role cassette possibility presentation from the special combination Gasase possibility presentation scenario setting table 757 (see FIG. 23), and select the contents of the presentation according to the selected presentation scenario. decide. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 selects an effect scenario by lottery based on the winning probability set in each effect scenario of the special combination gassence possibility effect scenario setting table 757.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 23, the special role cassette possibility presentation based on each presentation scenario is executed across a plurality of games, and the number of games of each presentation scenario is determined. Therefore, the presentation content determination means 202 selects a presentation scenario of the special combination cassette possibility presentation and determines a case notification waiting period (number of games) for executing the special combination cassette possibility presentation. In the same manner as the above-described gasse pre-sentence period, first, after setting the gasses notification waiting period, select a scenario for the special role gasses possibility presentation according to the length of the set gassed notification waiting period. Good.

  In addition, as described in the column of “rendering scenario” of FIG. 23, in the last game of the selectedrendering scenario (gase notice waiting period), for example, displaying “special role lost” on the liquid crystal display 27 Thus, “notice that the special part has not been won” is given, and the special part use possibility generation effect ends. At this time, for example, in the final game of the Gase notice waiting period, it may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 simply as "lost", "losing", "sorry" or the like.

  In addition, the presentation content determination means 202 determines the presentation content in accordance with the presentation scenario of the special character set possibility production | presentation production which has already been set, when the production | presentation possible Gase ability production | presentation is performed.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the special role possibility rendering scenario setting table 756 is set so that the notification waiting period is easily set to 4 games or 5 games, and as shown in FIG. In order to be difficult to set, the special role gassing possibility production scenario setting table 757 is set. Therefore, when the possibility presentation continues even in the fifth game, the sense of expectation that the possibility presentation in progress is the special presentation possibility presentation is enhanced, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

f) Background effect Background effect (data suggestion effect) is an effect that suggests the type of AT transition lottery mode to the player by the background of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the effect content determination means 202 The content of the effect is determined based on the information (see FIG. 20) regarding the state of the probability mode in the AT transition lottery transmitted from the main control board 63. Furthermore, based on the information on the notification state of the notification lamp 60c that can confirm the game state such as whether or not during the AT period, the effect content determination means 202 suggests an effect (specific effect) at that time. The content of the effect to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 is determined.

  In this embodiment, three types of "night", "evening", and "day" are set as types of background effects. Here, the “night” background is the background that determines that the mode of the AT transition lottery is the high probability mode, and the “evening” background has the possibility of both the high probability mode and the low probability mode, but the high probability The background that is easy to select in the mode, “day” background, is set to the background that is easy to select in the low probability mode, although there is the possibility of both the high probability mode and the low probability mode.

  About the selection of the background effect of the effect content determination means 202, the initial selection is made at the time of setting change (first condition), at the end of the special game, at the end of AT game (second condition), and thereafter A transition lottery of background effect is performed in the game. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 selects an initial background effect using the background effect selection lottery table 758 (data for effect determination: refer to FIG. 6), and the background after that is the background effect transition lottery table 759. It selects using (refer FIG. 6).

  Specifically describing the initial selection, as shown in FIG. 24, the background effect selection lottery table 758 is set to a plurality of types according to the selection opportunity (at the time of setting change, at the end of the special game, at the end of the AT game). It is done.

  In the background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the time of setting change, the mode of the AT transition lottery selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b is common to the high probability mode / low probability mode, and the "evening" background and the "day" background are It is set to be selected with the same probability (see FIG. 24A).

  Two types of background effect selection lottery tables 758 used at the end of AT game are provided for each type of AT transition lottery mode selected by mode selection lottery 100b at the time of AT game termination. The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the high probability mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100b has a probability that the “night” background is 10%, the “evening” background is 60%, and the “day” background is 30%. It is set to be selected (see FIG. 24 (b)). In addition, the background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the low probability mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100 b is set so that the “evening” background is selected 40% and the “day” background is selected 60%. (See FIG. 24 (c)).

  Two types of background effect selection lottery tables 758 used at the end of the BB game are provided for each type of AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery 100b at the end of the BB game. The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the high probability mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100 b is set so that the “night” background is selected 20% and the “evening” background is selected 80%. (See FIG. 24 (d)). Further, the background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the low probability mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100 b is set so that the “evening” background is selected with a probability of 100% (FIG. 24 (e )reference).

  The background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the end of the RB game is only the high probability mode of the AT transition lottery selected by the mode selection lottery 100b at the end of the RB game, and the "night" background is selected with a probability of 100%. It is set to be set (see FIG. 24 (d)). That is, in the background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the time of setting change, even when the mode of the AT transition lottery is the high probability mode, the "night" background for determining the mode is not selected. On the other hand, in the background effect selection lottery table 758 used in other cases (at the end of AT game, at the end of special game), the “night” background can be selected.

  Thus, at the time of setting change (first condition) and at the end of AT game (second condition), the effect content determining means 202 uses the background effect selection lottery table 758 configured by different types of data. The content of the presentation (the type of data suggestion presentation) is determined. That is, at the time of setting change, the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect content using the background effect lottery table 758 of FIG. 24 (a), and at the time of AT game end, FIG. 24 (b), (c). The contents of the effect are determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758.

  In addition, after the AT period ends, the background effect until the initial background effect is selected (the second condition is satisfied) can be set as appropriate. For example, when the latent period is set, for example, the effect content determination unit 202 always selects the “evening” background after the end of the AT period. In addition, when the AT period ends with no AT right remaining, the "evening" background may be selected without fail until 32 games elapse after the AT period ends. Further, when the chance period is set, the effect content determination means 202 selects the effect dedicated to the chance period as the execution effect from the end of the AT period to the end of the chance period, and the AT transition lottery is performed. When the chance period ends without winning (second condition), the above-mentioned initial background effect is selected.

  The type of background effect after selection of the initial background effect is determined by the background effect transition lottery of each game as described above. Here, the background effect transition lottery table 759 used in the background effect transition lottery is provided in a plurality of types according to the type of the background of the game and the mode of the AT transition lottery. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, if the current state is "night" background and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "high probability mode maintenance", "night" A background effect transfer lottery table 759 is used in which the background (as it is) is 90% and the "evening" background is selected with a probability of 10%. At this time, if the “Eventh” background with a change in background effect is selected, the background is “night” after the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated for the third stop in the game. Change in the evening. The timing at which the background changes is the same as in the case described below. On the other hand, if the current situation is "night" background and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "high probability mode → low probability mode", the "evening" background is 100% in probability A background effect transition lottery table 759 to be selected is used.

  If the current state is "evening" background and high probability mode and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "high probability mode maintenance", "night" background is 20%, "evening" A background effect transition lottery table 759 is used, in which the background (as it is) is 70% and the background is 10%. In the case where the current state is "evening" background and high probability mode and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "high probability mode → low probability mode", "evening" background (as it is The background effect transition lottery table 759 is used, in which the background is displayed at a probability of 80%. In the case where the current state is "evening" background and low probability mode and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "low probability mode → high probability mode", "night" background is 30 The background rendering transition lottery table 759 is used in which the percentage of “evening” background (as it is) is selected with a probability of 70%. In the case where the current state is "evening" background and low probability mode and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "low probability mode → low probability mode (maintenance)", "evening" A background effect transfer lottery table 759 is used in which the background (as it is) is 60% and the "day" background is 40%.

  If the current state is "daytime" background and high probability mode, and if the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "high probability mode → high probability mode (maintenance)", "night" background is A background effect transition lottery table 759 is used, in which the probability of 20%, the background of the evening being 50%, and the background of the daytime (as it is) being 30% is selected. In the case where the current state is "daytime" background and high probability mode and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "high probability mode → low probability mode", "daytime" background (as it is The background effect transition lottery table 759 is used, in which the selection is made with a probability of 100%. In the case where the current state is "daytime" background and low probability mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "low probability mode → high probability mode", "night" background is 30. The background effect transfer lottery table 759 is used, in which the percentage of the “evening” background is 60% and the “daytime” background (as it is) is selected with a probability of 10%. In the case where the current state is "daytime" background and low probability mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "low probability mode → low probability mode (maintenance)", "evening" A background rendering transition lottery table 759 is used, in which the background is 10% and the background (as it is) is selected with a probability of 90%.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 25, at the time of AT game end, the effect content determination means 202 selects background effect made up of different types of data at the end of normal AT game and at the end of AT game by limiter. The content of the effect may be determined using the lottery table 758. Specifically, the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 25 (b) for high probability mode selection at the end of the normal AT game, and the low probability mode The content of the effect is determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 25 (c) for selection. Further, the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 25 (d) for high probability mode selection at the end of AT game by the limiter, and for low probability mode selection The contents of the effect are determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG.

  At the end of AT game by the limiter, it is possible to prevent the player from actively suggesting to the player that there is a possibility of giving a more excessive advantage amount (AT right, game value, benefits, etc.), so an advantageous state is provided. Although it is preferable not to select the background effect to be suggested, by configuring the background effect selection lottery table 758 as shown in FIGS. 25 (d) and 25 (e), the high probability mode is selected at the end of AT by the limiter. Since the background effect of “night” to be determined is not performed, it is possible to suppress unnecessary expectation of the player.

  At the end of AT game by the limiter, the effect content determination means 202 may determine the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 configured by the same type of data as at the time of setting change. By doing this, the contents of the background effect at the time of setting change and at the end of AT game by the limiter can be made the same. It is possible not to give an indication of an advantageous state by selecting and deciding the content of the presentation.

  Also, the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIGS. 25 (a), (f), (g) and (h) is the background effect selection of (a), (d), (e) and (f) of FIG. Since it is the same as the lottery table 758, the description is omitted.

g) Other Prepare 30 episodes of a story of 50 games (1 set) for 1 episode (50 games (1 episode) x 30 episodes = 1,500 games) as the contents of the instruction to be executed during the AT period, and renew the AT right Once acquired, the presentation content may be shifted to the next story sequentially (ie, 30 AT rights are required to experience the final episode (30 episodes) presentation). In this case, during execution of the first half of the effect, it is easy for the player to be notified that the new AT right has been acquired, and during execution of the final portion of the effect, the new AT has been acquired. Preferably, the player is unlikely to be notified of the game, and preferably, during the execution of the final part of the effect, it is preferable not to show a symbol which can determine the acquisition of the AT right in the stop symbol of the reel. When the limiter condition is established, the remaining AT period and the remaining AT rights are abandoned, and therefore, if the AT right is acquired in the final part of the presentation, a loss (loss) of AT right acquisition by the limiter is established. Therefore, with this configuration, in the final part of the presentation, it is difficult for the player to recognize the new acquisition of the AT right, and therefore the AT right is abandoned by the limiter despite having acquired the AT right. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfaction.

(4) Special role winning notification means 203
The special part winning notification means 203 of FIG. 6 is, for example, displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as “Bonus confirmation screen” after the special role possibility effect (informing wait period), and the special role is won (bonus won). Informing that it is Specifically, when the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that the special part is carried over and the bonus is being carried over, the special part winning notification means 203 has already ended the special part possibility presentation If so, the bonus winning is notified. Once the bonus winning notification means 203 has announced a bonus winning, the bonus winning notification means 203 continues the notification of the bonus winning until the special winning is won (bonus winning).

  Further, the special combination winning notification means 203 is an AT period by the notification determination means 100j of FIG. 5 in the next game of the game for which the special combination possibility effect is finished, that is, the game of notifying that the special combination is won. When the sub control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that the middle flag is set from OFF to ON, notification of bonus winning is suppressed.

  With this configuration, the main CPU 61 can not change its control state according to the control state of the sub CPU 71. Therefore, after the precursory period ends, the gaming state setting unit 100k relates to the control state of the sub CPU 71. Instead, the gaming state is controlled to AT gaming (AT1: notification enable state). At this time, the same game is the same as the game in which the gaming state setting unit 100k starts controlling the gaming state to AT game and the game in which the special combination winning notification unit 203 notifies the bonus winning after the special combination possibility effect (informing waiting period). In the case of the special role winning notification means 203 suppresses the notification of bonus winning. Therefore, the notification enable state notification means 204 described later can notify that the gaming state has shifted to the notification enable state with priority over notification of bonus winning by the special combination winning notification means 203. Therefore, the player is not notified by the notification enable state notification means 204 that the transition to the AT game is made although the game state is changed to the AT game by the game state setting means 100k of the main control board 63 Can prevent you from feeling distrust.

(5) Informable state informing means 204
When the sub control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that the game has been transferred to AT game, the informing possible state notifying means 204 in FIG. 6 displays, for example, “AT start” on the liquid crystal display 27. It notifies that it has shifted to the AT state (AT start notification). Further, in the game in which the notification enable state notification means 204 notifies that the game has been shifted to the AT game, when the special role possibility effect is being executed, or when the special winning combination notification means 203 is notified of a bonus winning , And notifying that the game has been shifted to the AT game using the rendering devices other than the liquid crystal display 27 such as the respective lamp units 33, 37L, 37R (AT start special notification). In addition, the notification available state notification means 204 may notify that it has shifted to the AT game when the sub control command reception means 200 receives the information that the precursor period has become 0 from the main control board 63.

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

(7) Voice control means 206
The voice control unit 206 in FIG. 6 plays music from the speakers 31L and 31R based on data included in the signals transmitted from the effect content determination unit 202, the special combination winning notification unit 203, and the notification enable state notification unit 204, An effect such as outputting a voice is performed.

(Operation)
Subsequently, the operation of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 38. In the present embodiment, during the AT period (flag during the AT period is ON), one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B” and “replay C” The effect of notifying the operation sequence of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group is the notification control means 110 of the main control board 63 and the sub control board This is executed by the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206. Further, the player's sense of expectation that AT game (AT1) is performed or special games (BB ', RB') are performed. In addition, it is possible to indicate the state of the mode of the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d, or indicate the number of medals acquired during the AT period, for example. Production which is or are suitably carried out by the liquid crystal display 27.

  In the following description, various functions and means described above, and other functions realized by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 executing various programs (detailed explanation is omitted) And the process executed by Further, the process of setting various flags to be executed or not, or setting values of various flags, which are executed in the following process, is a known technique, and thus the detailed description thereof is omitted.

1. Main Process The main process executed by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the slot machine 1 is powered on, the state of the RAM 65 provided in the main control board 63 is checked to determine whether an error occurs in the memory and various initializations are performed. As a result of the error check of the RAM 65 or the like, it is controlled so that the game becomes possible if there is no abnormality. In addition, at the time of the power-on accompanied by a setting change, it transfers to a normal game (RT1). When the power on state is restored from the power off (power off) state at the time of the power failure, if the precursor period is backed up by the admonition period game number counter 653, it returns to the precursor period before the power failure. Next, it is determined whether or not the specified number (3) of medals has been inserted (step S1), and the process waits until the specified number of medals is inserted (NO in step S1). On the other hand, if the specified number (3) of medals has been inserted (YES in step S1), the process waits until the start switch 19 is operated (NO in step S2), and if the start switch 19 is operated (step S2) YES), the part lottery process by the part lottery means 103 is executed (step S3).

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

  Then, after the combination lottery process, a notification determination process described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30 is executed (step S4). Subsequently, the rotation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is started (step S5), and standby is performed until any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the rotating reels 13L, 13M, 13R is operated. (NO in step S6), and when any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated (YES in step S6), the stop control of the reel rotation by the stop control means 106 corresponds to the operated stop switch The rotation of the reel is stopped (step S7).

  Thereafter, the processing of step S6 and step S7 is repeated and executed until the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped (NO in step S8), and when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stop (step S8) YES), the symbol determination means 107 determines the symbol (step S9).

  Subsequently, the notification determination process (step S10) described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32 is executed, and the medal payout process is executed by the payout control unit 108 as needed (step S11), and the process from step S1 is performed. Is repeatedly executed.

2. Timer Interrupt Processing Next, timer interrupt processing executed for each interrupt processing in the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the phase of each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R is output (step S20), and the command set in the output port is transmitted (step S21). Next, the state of the input port connected to the voltage monitoring IC is checked to determine whether or not it is in the power-off state (step S22), and if it is in the power-off state (YES in step S23) A predetermined power interruption process is performed, such as backup of the precursor period being performed (step S24), and the process is ended.

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

  Next, based on the state of the input port updated in step S26, whether each switch has been operated, whether a medal has been inserted, whether a medal has been paid out, or the reel has passed a predetermined rotational position, Etc. (step S28), the random number for lottery is updated (step S29), and the process returns to the main process of FIG.

3. Notification Determination Process Next, the notification determination process of step S4 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30.

  First, as shown in FIG. 29, the informing lottery means 100d determines whether the type of the winning combination is cherry or watermelon (step S30), and if the determination is that cherry or watermelon has been won (step S30). YES) determines whether or not the winning combination is a cherry (step S31). If the determination result is a cherry winning (YES in step S31), the AT transition lottery for cherry is performed (step S32), and the AT right setting means 100g stores the determined AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652 (Step S35). On the other hand, if the watermelon is won (NO in step S31), the informing lottery means 100d performs AT shift lottery for watermelon (step S33), and if AT is won (YES in step S34), the AT right setting means 100 g sets the determined AT right number in the AT right number storing means 652 (step S35).

  Subsequently, when it is determined that the notification determination means 100i is in the AT period or in the bonus state (YES in step S36), the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG. On the other hand, if the notification determination means 100i determines that it is not in the AT period or in the bonus state (NO in step S36), the precursor period setting means 100h does not set the precursor period (NO in step S37). A precursor period setting process described with reference to is executed (step S38). Next, if it is determined that the notification determination means 100i is in the bonus state (YES in step S39), the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the notification determination means 100i determines that the bonus state is not set (NO in step S39), if the precursor period setting means 100h determines that the precursor period is not set (NO in step S40), the step in FIG. Go to S45. Further, if the precursor period is set (YES in step S37, YES in step S40), the precursor period setting unit 100h subtracts -1 from the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 (step S41).

  Subsequently, the notification determination means 100i proceeds to step S45 in FIG. 30 if the value of the precursor period counted in the precursor period game number counter 653 is not 0 (NO in step S42). On the other hand, if the value of the precursor period counted in the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0 and the notification determination means 100i determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied (YES in step S42), the notification determination means 100j AT period (50 games) is set to AT period game number counter 655 by subtracting -1 from the AT right number stored in AT right number storage means 652 (step S44), and step S45 of FIG. 30. Go to Note that the notification determination means 100j sets the state of the flag during the AT period to ON in the game following the game in which the AT period has been set in the AT period game number counter 655 in step S44.

  Further, when it is not a cherry or watermelon winning (NO in step S30), when not winning an AT transition lottery for watermelon winning by the informing lottery means 100d (NO in step S34), the processing from step S39 is executed. Ru.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30, the game number AT giving means 100f is a bonus according to the state of the game, such as whether or not it is during AT period or bonus state, AT game end time or special game end time, etc. The count value of the interval game number counter 656 is updated (step S45). If the game number AT giving means 100f is a game number AT transition lottery trigger (YES in step S46), the game number transition lottery is performed (step S47).

  Next, if the AT is won (YES in step S48), the AT right setting means 100g sets one AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652, but the notification judgment means 100i establishes the AT1 transition condition. By determining that the notification has been made, the notification determination unit 100 j subtracts −1 from the AT right count stored in the AT right count storage unit 652 to set the AT period game count counter 655 to an AT period based on one AT right ( Fifty games are set (step S49), and the process returns to the main process of FIG. 27 and ends. The notification determination means 100j sets the state of the flag during the AT period to ON in the game following the game in which the AT period is set in the AT period game number counter 655 in step S49.

  On the other hand, it is not a game number AT transition lottery trigger (NO in step S46), and if AT is not won (NO in step S48), the process returns to the main process of FIG.

4. Notification Determination Processing Next, the notification determination processing in step S10 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

  First, as shown in FIG. 31, when it is determined that the notification determination means 100i is in the bonus winning state and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (YES in step S50), the precursor period setting means 100h is the precursor if in the precursor period. The count value of the period game number counter 653 is cleared, and the notification determination means 100j stores the current count value as the remaining AT period in the AT period game number counter 655 if it is during the AT period and turns off the flag during the AT period (Step S51), and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG.

  Next, when not in the bonus winning state (NO in step S50) but in the bonus ending state (YES in step S52), the notification determining means 100i stores the remaining AT period in the AT period game number counter 655 and shifts to AT1. If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (YES in step S53), the notification determination means 100j resets the value stored in the AT period game number counter 655 as the AT period and sets the flag to ON during the AT period. Then (step S54), the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. On the other hand, when the remaining AT period is not stored (NO in step S53), if the notification determination unit 100i determines that the AT right count remains in the AT right count storage unit 652 and the AT1 transition condition is satisfied. (YES in step S55), notification determination means 100j subtracts -1 from the AT right number stored in AT right number storage means 652, and sets an AT period (50 games) in AT period game number counter 655. During the AT period, the flag is set to ON (step S56), and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG.

  Subsequently, when the bonus is not in the end state (NO in step S52) or when the AT right does not remain (NO in step S55), in the bonus state (YES in step S57), or not in the bonus state When the flag is set to OFF during the AT period (NO in step S57), the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. If the flag is set to ON during the AT period (YES in step S58), the notification determination means 100j subtracts 1 from the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 (step S59), and the total AT game is performed. The count value of the number counter 659 is updated (step S60). Next, if the remainder of the AT period is not 0 (NO in step S61), the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG.

  Also, when the remainder of the AT period is 0 (YES in step S61), if the notification determination unit 100i determines that the AT right count remains in the AT right count storage unit 652 and the AT1 transition condition is satisfied ( In step S62, the notification determination means 100j subtracts -1 from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S63), and the AT period game number counter 655 counts the AT period (50 games). The flag is set to ON during the AT period (step S64), and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. On the other hand, when notification determination unit 100i determines that the AT right number does not remain in AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (NO in step S62), notification determination unit 100j selects the AT period. The flag is set to OFF (step S65), the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is cleared (step S66), and the process proceeds to step S67 of FIG. At this time, since the normal AT game ending condition is satisfied, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery using the same mode selection lottery table 673 as that for the setting change time shown in FIG. 13 (c). Note that the mode selection lottery means 100b may perform the mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 for the normal AT game end time shown in FIG. 14 (c).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 32, when it is determined that the limiter condition is not satisfied (NO in step S67), the process returns to the main process of FIG. 27 and the process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the limiter condition is satisfied and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (YES in step S67), the notification determination unit 100j sets the flag to OFF during the AT period (step S68), and the total AT game is completed. The count value of the number counter 659 is cleared (step S69), the value (AT period) of the AT period game number counter 655 is cleared (step S70), and the remaining AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652 is It clears (step S71), returns to the main processing of FIG. 27, and ends the processing. At this time, since the limiter condition is satisfied, the mode selection lottery unit 100b performs the mode selection lottery using the same mode selection lottery table 673 as that for the setting change time shown in FIG. 13C. Note that the mode selection lottery means 100b may perform the mode selection lottery using the same mode selection lottery table 673 as at the time of the setting change shown in FIG. 14 (d).

5. Precursor Period Setting Process Next, the precursor period setting process of step S38 in FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The precursor period setting unit 100h determines the precursor period from the cherry precursor period table 677 (at step S81) and sets the precursor period in the precursor period game number counter 653 when the AT is winning by cherries (YES in step S80). Then, the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. 29 and the process ends. On the other hand, when the AT winning with watermelon is won (NO at step S80), the precursor period setting unit 100h determines the precursor period from the precursor period table 677 for watermelon (step S82), and the precursor period to the game number counter 653 is precursor period. Are set (step S83), and the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG.

6. Pre-Gases Generation Period Setting Process With reference to FIG. 34, a pre-gaze generation period setting process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described.

  The anticipation period setting unit 201 is watermelon winning (YES in step S90), is not in the anticipation period (NO in step S91), is not in the anticipation period (NO in step S92), and special character generation possibility presentation If it is not inside (NO in step S93), and it is neither in the special role internal gaming state nor in the bonus state or during the AT period (NO in step S94), the pre-case period is determined from the pre-case period table 753 (step S95) ), End the process.

  On the other hand, when the watermelon is not won (NO in step S90), or during the aura period (YES in step S91), or during the aseismic period (YES in step S92), or during the special role gasses possibility production (step S93) If the special role internal gaming state, the bonus state or during the AT period (YES in step S94), the processing is ended.

7. Effect Content Determination Process The effect content determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36.

  First, as shown in FIG. 35, if the bonus is carried over (YES in step S100) and special role possibility production is in progress (YES in step S101), the effect content determination means 202 sets the special role already set. The contents of presentation according to the presentation scenario of the possibility presentation are determined (step S102), the process proceeds to the process of step S120 of FIG. 36, and the process is ended. On the other hand, if it is not during special role possibility production (NO in step S101), the bonus determination notification process described with reference to FIG. 37 is executed (step S103), and the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. finish.

  Next, if the bonus is not carried over (NO in step S100) and the game has won the bonus (YES in step S104), during the admonition possibility production, during the presence of garbled admonition possibility, the special role garbled possibility When it is not one of the effects (NO in step S105), the effect content determination means 202 sets the effect scenario selected from the special combination possibility effect scenario setting table 756, and the effect content along the set effect scenario The process is determined (step S106), and the process proceeds to the process of step S120 of FIG. 36 and ends. On the other hand, when it is either during the prognostic effect production, during the adversity accompliance possibility production, or during the special role kase possibility production (YES in step S105), the effect content determination means 202 is executing the possibility presentation The rendering scenario is rewritten and set to the newly selected rendering scenario from the special combination possibility rendering scenario setting table 756, and the rendering content according to the setting rendering scenario is determined (step S107), and the process of step S120 in FIG. Go to to finish the process.

  Subsequently, when the game is not a bonus winning game (NO in step S104), although the precursor period is set (YES in step S108), the precursory possibility effect is not executed (NO in step S109) If the special character is not in the middle stage (No at step S110), the effect content determination unit 202 selects from the precursor possibility scenario setting table 754 corresponding to the precursor period. The rendering scenario is set, the rendering content along the set rendering scenario is determined (step S111), and the process proceeds to the process of step S120 of FIG. On the other hand, when it is during the special role garbled potential effect during the garbled antecedent potential effect production (YES in step S110), the effect content determination means 202, during the prognostic period of the production scenario of the potential effect during execution Is set to the newly selected presentation scenario from the precursor possibility production scenario setting table 754 according to the display scenario, and the presentation content is determined according to the presentation scenario set (step S112), and the process proceeds to step S120 of FIG. End the process. In addition, if the antecedent possibility effect is being produced (YES in step S109), the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect content in accordance with the effect scenario of the antecedent possibility effect effect that has been set (step S113). The process proceeds to step S120 and ends.

  Next, when the precursor period is not set (NO in step S108), as shown in FIG. 36, although the gasse precursor period is set (YES in step S114), the anticipation possibility generation effect is executed If not (NO at step S115), the effect content determination means 202 sets the effect scenario selected from the pre-casement possibility effect scenario setting table 755 corresponding to the pre-case period, and the effect content according to the set effect scenario Is determined (step S116), and the process proceeds to the process of step S120 in FIG. On the other hand, if there is a pre-maze possibility effect production (YES in step S115), the effect content determination means 202 determines the pre-production content according to the pre-set production scenario pre-mase possibility effect presentation scenario (step 117), The process proceeds to the process of step S120 of 36 and ends the process.

  Subsequently, when there is no setting of the preseismic period (NO in step S114), if it is not a special combination cassette possibility effect setting setting opportunity (NO in step S118), the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. Do. On the other hand, if it is the special combination gasase possibility presentation setting trigger (YES in step S118), the effect content determination unit 202 sets the presentation scenario selected from the special combination gasase possibility presentation scenario setting table 757 (step S119). Then, according to the game state and the winning combination, the effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch, the effect according to the set scenario of the special role gasses possibility effect, etc. are determined (step S120), processing Finish.

8. Bonus Determination Informing Process Next, the bonus determination informing process of step S103 of FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG.

  If the special role winning notification means 203 is not the next game after the special role possibility effect is finished (NO in step S121), it notifies that the special role is won (step S123), and the effect shown in FIG. The process returns to the content determination process and ends. On the other hand, in the case of the next game after the special combination possibility effect is finished (YES in step S121), if the informing possible state notifying means 204 is a game for notifying the start of AT game (YES in step S122), the special combination The winning notification means 203 returns to the effect content determination processing of FIG. 35 without notifying that the special combination is won, and ends the processing, and a game in which the notification possible state notifying means 204 notifies the start of AT game If not (NO in step S121), the special part winning notification means 203 notifies that the special part has been elected (step S123), returns to the effect content determination processing of FIG. 35, and ends the processing. .

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

  When the sub control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that the AT period is in progress (YES in step S130) and the flag state changes from OFF to ON during the AT period (YES in step S131), the special If the bonus possibility screen is not displayed during the role possibility presentation (NO in step S132), the informing possible state notifying means 204 notifies that the AT game starts using the liquid crystal display 27 ( Step S133), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is during the special combination possibility effect, during the bonus determination screen being displayed (YES in step S132), the notification possible state notification means 204, the liquid crystal display 27 such as each lamp portion 33, 37L, 37R A notification is given that the AT game is started using a rendering device other than the one (step S134), and the processing is ended. Further, when the sub control command receiving means 200 does not receive information specifying that it is in the AT period (NO in step S130), when the state of the flag during the AT period does not change from OFF to ON (step S131). NO), end the process.

(A concrete example of possibility presentation)
Next, a specific example of the possibility presentation will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 39 (a) shows that the watermelon is won in the state where each possibility effect is not executed in the normal game (RT1), but the AT control lottery of the sub control board 73 is not performed when the AT transition lottery is not won. The pre-assessment period of 25 games is set by the setting means 201 (step S95 in FIG. 34), and a presentation scenario (step 116 in FIG. 36) of the pre-case generation possibility effect selected according to the set pre-casement period is shown. .

  In the effect scenario shown in FIG. 39 (a), it is first suggested that the continuous effect using the first four games is a "losing". Subsequently, an effect for drawing the player's attention is executed between the fifth game and the tenth game, and an effect for giving a sense of expectation of the player is performed between the eleventh game and the game. Then, in the 21st game, the effect of informing the player that the last continuous effect starts is executed, and it is suggested that the game is "missing" by the continuous effect using the last 4 games, and a garbled sign is possible Sex presentation ends, and normal presentation is executed from the 26th game.

  In FIG. 39 (b), a precursor period of 4 games is set by having won a cherry in the 15th game under the garbled anticipation possibility effect shown in FIG. 39 (a) (step S81 in FIG. 33). A presentation scenario of precursory demonstration effect, which is newly rewritten and set from the 15th game during the presence of the gangster possibility generation, is shown (step S112 in FIG. 35). The scenario scenario of the probability possibility effect shown in FIG. 39 (b) suggests that "AT is won" by continuous rendition using 4 games started from the 15th game of the pre-maze probability effect, and is prognostic possible At the next game after the sexual rendition is ended, that is, in the nineteenth game after the start of the presence indication of the possibility of being generated, it is informed that the AT game is to be started (AT start notification).

  In FIG. 39 (c), the player is newly rewritten from the 15th game under the garbled anticipation effect by being won by the single card combination + BB in the 15th game during the anticipation possibility shown in FIG. 39 (a). Shows a presentation scenario of special role possibility presentation of the four games played (step S107 in FIG. 35). In this presentation scenario, it is suggested that the special role is won by the continuous presentation using 4 games started from the 15th game of the Gaze pretend possibility presentation, and the next game in which the special part possibility presentation has ended, That is, in the nineteenth game after the start of the presence indication of possibility of occurrence, it is informed that the special combination has been won (bonus confirmation notification). Then, in the example shown in FIG. 39 (c), the bonus confirmation notification is continued until the special combination is won in the twenty-third game after the garbled anticipation possibility effect start is started.

  FIG. 39 (d) shows the prognostic period of one game by winning Cherry in the final special role possibility effect game (the 18th game after the start of the potential presence indication is started) shown in FIG. 39 (c). An example is shown in which the AT start notification is prioritized over the bonus determination notification when is set. That is, the 19th game is a game in which the bonus role possibility effect is finished and the bonus finalization notification is performed after the start of the false positive sign possibility effect production, but the AT period becomes 0 and the AT start notification is performed. Since the game is also a game, in this case, the AT start notification is preferentially executed, and the bonus determination notification is performed in the next game. It should be noted that, conversely to this, the bonus confirmation notification may be prioritized over the AT start notification. In this case, in the bonus determination notification (the 19th game), preparation for the AT start notification may be made, and the AT start notification may be performed in the next game after the bonus game is finished.

(A specific example of effects before and after the end of AT game set)
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, a specific example of the effects performed by the liquid crystal display 27 before and after the end of the AT game set will be described separately with and without the AT rights (set). While the AT game is being performed, the liquid crystal display 27 displays information such as the number of remaining AT games and the number of accumulated wins, and such information is rewritten in each game. As described above, in this embodiment, one set of AT games is set to 50 games, and the number of remaining games displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is one every time the number of AT games is digested by one game. Is subtracted. In addition, the total number of obtained sheets calculated by the obtained number calculating means 112 is updated for each game and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b), when there is the remaining set number of AT games and the incubation period is not set, the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is the final game of one set. When the stop operation is not performed, for example, an image of “remaining 0 game” and “acquired number of sheets ΔΔ” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. When all reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped in the final game, "AT game number ○ ○ game" showing the number of continued AT games in total on the liquid crystal display 27 as an effect at the end of AT game (set), An “acquired number ΔΔ” image showing the acquired number (cumulative increase amount) calculated by the acquired number calculating means 112 is displayed.

  Subsequently, when the start switch 19 is operated in the next game, the rotation of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is started. At this time, in order to indicate that the AT right (set) remains, for example, an image such as “Still next !!” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 and then, to start AT game (set) Then, the liquid crystal display 27 is switched to the “remaining 50 games” indicating the number of remaining games of the set and the “acquired number ΔΔ” images indicating the obtained number accumulated from the previous set.

  On the other hand, when there is no AT right (set) remaining, or when the incubation period is set before the next AT right, as shown in FIGS. 40 (c) and (d), the AT game (( In the final game of the set), the liquid crystal display 27 displays an image similar to the case where the AT right (set) remains, until all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stop. Subsequently, when the start switch 19 is operated in the next game, the reels 13L, 13M, 13R start to rotate, but when there is no AT right or when the latent period is set, the liquid crystal display The display screen of the unit 27 returns to normal. At this time, when the background effect determined by the effect content determination unit 202 is, for example, an “evening” background, the “evening” background is displayed on the background screen of the liquid crystal display 27.

(A concrete example of calculating the number of winnings)
Next, with regard to the calculation of the number of acquired sheets by the acquired number calculating means 112, the case where AT rights remain (when the latent period is set) and the case where a new AT right is acquired after it has once ended explain. For example, when the incubation period is set, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), the number-of-acquisitions calculating means 112 calculates the number of acquisitions (total increase) until the end of the AT game (first set). The obtained number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the end of the first set. Then, when the first set is finished, for example, the next game is returned to the normal screen ("the evening" background), and a latent period within 32 games is passed from there, or in the meantime (within 32 games) After winning and passing through the omen period, the second set of AT games starts. At this time, the acquisition number calculation means 112 calculates the acquisition number (accumulated increase amount) from here to the start of the second set with the start timing of calculation of the acquisition number as the start time of the first set. Therefore, for example, when the number of acquisitions at the end of the first set is Δ △ and there is no increase or decrease in medals from the end of the first set to the start of the second set, the second set is started The liquid crystal display 27 displays an image of “acquired number ΔΔ”.

  Next, the case where the AT period is ended by the limiter will be described with reference to FIG. 41 (b). For example, when the AT period continues for 1500 games and the limiter is activated, the AT period is forcibly ended. At this time, in order to notify that the AT period has ended, the liquid crystal display 27 displays, for example, the characters “Congratulation !!” and the number of obtained sheets. Then, when the effect of the "evening" background is selected by the effect content determination means 202 after the AT period ends, the "evening" background effect is executed in the liquid crystal display 27 in the next game of the AT period ending game. Before 32 games have passed since the forced termination of the AT period, the winning combination group “Cherry” or “Watermelon” is won, and after the AT transition lottery is won, the “forced AT period” is It is assumed that the "new AT period" has started at the 32nd game since the end. In this case, although the “new AT period” has started within 32 games, the number-of-earnings calculation unit 112 does not include the number obtained in the “forced AT period” in the count. Calculation of the number of cards acquired starts from the start of the "new AT period". Therefore, in the start game of the “new AT period”, the liquid crystal display 27 displays an image of “50 remaining games” and “0 acquired number”.

(How to count the number of AT game digest games)
Next, a method of counting the number of digested AT games after transition to the AT period will be described.

  First of all, the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is a special combination in which the gaming state includes AT gaming (AT1), gaming status (ART gaming (RT4 + AT1), general AT gaming (RT1 + AT1), and AT gaming (AT). It is updated (+1 added) every time one game is digested in the internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)), but the limiter condition is the count value when it first shifts to the AT period The value may be set to 1500 which is a condition for establishment, and the value of the total AT right number counter 569 may be decremented by -1 every time one AT game is finished.

  In addition, with regard to the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 for determining whether or not the limiter condition is established, the bonus game (BB game (BB '), from the game state where the game state includes AT game (AT1), Even when the game is shifted to the RB game (RB '), the game may be updated each time one game is digested. In this way, after the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 first shifts to the AT period, one game is consumed in all the game states including the bonus game while the AT right (AT period) remains. Each time the game is updated, the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 satisfies the limiter condition during the bonus game in which the update of the AT period game number counter 655 for counting the number of AT game digested games is interrupted. There are cases) to reach 1500 games. In this case, it is preferable to clear the remaining AT period and the remaining AT rights, and to end without resuming the AT game when the special game ends. It should be noted that the counting by the total AT right number counter 569 may be started at the time of setting the AT right by winning the AT transition lottery (the counting is started from the precursor period).

  In addition, the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 may be updated each time one game is digested only when the game state is the ART game (RT4 + AT1). Also, for example, after the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is first transferred to the AT period, one game is digested in all the game states including the special game while the AT right (AT period) remains. The count value of the AT period game number counter 655 may be updated each time one game is digested only when the game state is the ART game (RT4 + AT1).

(Modified example of start timing of AT game)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43, a modification of the start trigger of AT game will be described.

1. Example in which the AT game number is associated with the winning combination group as the AT right As shown in FIG. 42, in this modification, as the winning combination group, the small winning combination (1) to (4) and the special combination are simultaneously made. The winnings (5) to (7) are set, and the number of AT games given to each winning combination group is associated. And, winning combination groups (small winning combination simultaneous winning (2)-(4), special winning combination winning combination (A small winning combination simultaneous winning (2)-(4) excluding the small winning combination simultaneous winning (1) and special winning combination simultaneous winning (5)) When 6) and (7) are won, the AT period starts based on the number of games granted, shifting to an AT period based on the number of games granted from the next game. With this configuration, since the number of AT games (value of AT) to be given to the result of the lottery for the winning combination is determined one by one, it is possible to further improve the interest. In addition, with regard to the limiter condition, since the starting point of the count start of the number of AT game digested games is clear, it is possible to suppress excessive euphoria.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 42, an example of a game mode that can be implemented when a winning combination group is configured will be described. In the following description, it is assumed that a role lottery using the winning group of FIG. 42 is performed without carrying over a bonus (special role), for example, special roles simultaneously won (5) to (5) After having won any of 7), if a bonus is carried over, the same processing as described below may be performed using the part drawing table 671 without the special part simultaneously elected, The AT game right may not be granted.

  When the stop control means 106 (see FIG. 4) is simultaneously elected as watermelon, single player 13, single player 14, special role (BB), the watermelon> single player 13, single player 14> The stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that the symbols corresponding to each combination are aligned on the effective line (middle line) in the priority order of the special combination. Therefore, when any stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated so that the symbols corresponding to watermelon are aligned with the effective line when any of the winning combination groups shown in FIG. Even though the symbols corresponding to watermelons are aligned in the middle line, it is possible to know which winning combination group has been won only by looking at the stop symbols. Further, in this modification, when the winning combination group to which the AT game number is awarded is won, an AT notifying that the AT game number has been awarded using an AT lamp for AT notification (not shown) or the like. It is comprised so that alerting | reporting may be performed.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 42, when the watermelon combination with the effective line is achieved with the AT notification AT lamp (not shown) turned on, when the small combination simultaneous winning (1) is won, from the next game By executing the special role gasses possibility presentation (see FIG. 23), it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation that "the BB may have been won". In addition, when the watermelon is aligned with the effective line in a state where the AT notification lamp (not shown) for AT notification does not light up when the special role simultaneous winning (5) is won, the special role possibility effect is produced from the next game By executing (see FIG. 22), it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation that "the BB may have been won".

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 42, when winning a small combination simultaneous winning (2)-(4) or special winning combination simultaneous winning (6), (7), the AT lamp is turned on to start AT game from the next game To start. At this time, for example, in the first three AT games, possibility presentation can be executed to suggest whether AT games continue or special part is won. For example, in the case of winning the small winning combination (2), it becomes an effect of "losing" and the AT game ends after 3 games. Further, when the small winning combination (3), (4) is won, it becomes an effect of "win" and the AT game continues (the remaining AT games are executed). Further, when the special combination simultaneous winning (6), (7) is won, it becomes an effect of "win", and the special combination winning is notified. Then, after the end of the bonus game (special game), the remaining AT game is executed.

  In addition, when the minor winning combination (2) is won, the AT game ends in 3 games. Therefore, the AT lamp may not be turned on in the first three games for executing the possibility effect. In this case, when the small winning combination (3), (4) or the special winning combination (6), (7) is won, the predetermined number of games (in the possibility presentation in the first three games) For example, the AT lamp may be turned on after the effect that indicates that at least 50 games have been granted is executed.

  When each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated at the timing of dropping the watermelon, the stop control means 106 controls the stop of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R corresponding to the winning combination group. It will be.

  By the way, in this modification, although each winning combination group is associated with the number of AT game games to be awarded on a one-to-one basis, in the advantageous amount obtained by AT gaming provided by the same winning lot result. As long as the expected value is always the same or substantially the same, any kind of AT game may be given to the combination lottery result. For example, a first pattern for giving 50 AT games and a special AT game for 10 games are given, and the expected value of the number of AT games obtained in the 10 special games zone is 40 games. In the second pattern, since the expectation value of the advantage amount given to the player is substantially the same, the AT game (the first pattern, the first pattern, the first pattern, the first pattern, the second pattern) Two patterns can be given. In the case of the second pattern, the number of AT game to be awarded may be determined using a dedicated random number value for determining the number of AT games and a dedicated lottery table.

  Also, the replay role may be associated with the number of AT games to be awarded. In this way, the player draws a combination lottery table 671 that is easy to win a replay role and a combination lottery table 671 that is difficult to win a replay role, and switches both lottery tables 671 according to the gaming situation. It is possible to change the expected value to which the game is given. That is, the case where the role lottery table 671 which is easy to win the replay role is selected corresponds to the high probability mode of the AT transition lottery, and the case where the role lottery table 671 which is difficult to win the replay role is selected , Corresponds to the low probability mode of AT transition lottery.

2. An example in which the AT transition lottery and the AT right number acquisition lottery are distinguished As shown in FIG. 43, in this modification, the AT transition lottery for determining whether or not to grant the AT right (FIG. 43 (a) , (B)) and an AT right number lottery (FIG. 43 (c)) for determining the AT right number when the AT is won is performed independently. That is, the AT right number lottery is carried out uniformly using the lottery table shown in FIG. 43 (c) regardless of the execution trigger (cherry winning, watermelon winning) of the AT transition lottery.

  Therefore, regardless of the execution trigger of the AT transition lottery, when AT is won, it is possible to always have a uniform expectation for the number of AT rights to be granted, so it is possible to improve the interest of the player. In addition, since the expectation value of the number of AT rights to be granted is the same regardless of the execution trigger of the AT transition lottery, it is possible to prevent excessive gambling. In addition, the possibility of the limiter condition being met (1500 games) can also be expected to be met with a certain probability regardless of the execution trigger of the AT transition lottery, so it is difficult for variations in the test results during the test to appear be able to.

  In addition, in the case of this modified example, when AT is elected, possibility effects such as a prognostic effect may be executed.

(Specific example of notification mode of indicator for notification)
Next, the notification aspect by the notification indicator 60 will be described including the display aspect of the liquid crystal display 27. As shown in FIG. 44 (a), the informing indicator 60 informs the count status of the total AT game number counter 659 and two 7-segment LEDs 60a and 60b for informing the player of the pushing order etc. which is advantageous. And one notification lamp 60c.

  Of the two 7-segment LEDs 60a and 60b for informing the player of an advantageous push order, the first 7-segment LED 60a is provided to notify a specific push order, and the second 7-segment LED 60b is , And is provided to identify the notification type. For example, in the case of a notification mode in which the notification of pressing order is not performed, the notification control means 110 does not turn on all the segments S1 to S7 in both 7-segment LEDs 60a and 60b as shown in FIG. Control the two 7-segment LEDs 60a and 60b (informing type "0"). At this time, the non-lighting of the second 7-segment LED 60 b indicates that the notification mode “0” does not indicate the pressing order.

  The first 7-segment LED 60a is configured to change to a notification mode that suggests the next stop operation when the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped. On the other hand, the second 7-segment LED 60b is for specifying a notification type, and is configured to continue the same notification from the notification until the final stop. Also, in principle, segment S1 of the first 7-segment LED 60a suggests a stop of the left reel 13L, segment S3 suggests a stop of the middle reel 13M, and segment S6 suggests a stop of the right reel 13R .

  Therefore, for example, when notifying the pressing order (left → middle → right) (notification type "1"), as shown in FIG. 44 (b), when the start switch 19 is first turned on, the notification control means 110 Turns on the segment S1 of the first 7-segment LED 60a of the informing indicator 60 to notify the optimum operation (left reel 13L) of the first stop of the informing type “1”, and at the informing type “1” The segment S1 of the second 7-segment LED 60b is turned on to notify that there is a certain condition. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect that the character “123” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as the execution effect in order to notify the pressing order (left → middle → right). At this time, in order to make it easy to grasp that the optimum operation at the present time (before the first stop) is the stop operation of the left reel 13L, the number “1” is displayed larger than the other numbers “2” and “3”. .

  When the player performs the stop operation of the left reel 13L in accordance with the notification, the notification control unit 110 segments the lighting location in order to notify the next optimum operation (the middle reel 13M) with the first 7-segment LED 60a. Change to S3. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 executes the effect of displaying the characters “OK”, “2” and “3” on the liquid crystal display 27 in order to notify that the first stop operation is correct. Determined to be a production. At this time, in order to make it easy to grasp that the next (second stop) optimum operation is the stop operation of the middle reel 13M, the numeral "2" is displayed larger than other letters or numerals "OK" and "3". Do.

  When the player performs the stop operation of the middle reel 13M in accordance with the notification, the notification control means 110 segments the lighting location in order to notify the next optimum operation (the right reel 13R) with the first 7-segment LED 60a. Change to S6. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 performs the effect of displaying the characters “OK”, “OK”, and “3” on the liquid crystal display 27 in order to notify that the second stop operation is also the correct answer. Determined to be a production. At this time, in order to make it easy to grasp that the next (third stop) optimum operation is the stop operation of the right reel 13R, the number “3” is displayed larger than the other characters “OK” and “OK”.

  When the player performs the stop operation (last stop operation) of the right reel 13R in accordance with the notification, the notification control means 110 displays all the segments of the first and second seven-segment LEDs 60a and 60b. Turn off. At this time, in order to notify that all the stop operations are correct, the effect content determination means 202 determines that the effect of displaying the characters “GET”, for example, on the liquid crystal display 27 is the execution effect. As for the second seven-segment LED 60b, the lighting of the segment S1 indicating the notification type "1" is maintained until the stop operation of all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed after the start switch 19 is turned on, When the last stop operation is performed, all segments are turned off.

  Next, the lighting timing and the lighting-off timing of the notification lamp 60c will be described with reference to FIG. 45 and FIG. First, the case where the latent period or chance period is not set after the AT period ends will be described with reference to FIG. 45 (a). In this case, when it is determined by the notification determination unit 100j to shift to the AT game after winning the AT transition lottery, the notification control unit 110 starts the lighting control of the notification lamp 60c. When all the AT periods based on the AT right granted by the informing lottery means 100d are finished, the game shifts to the normal game. Then, in the case where the AT transition lottery is won and a new AT period does not occur until 32 games (set period) elapses from the next game after the AT period ends, the right end condition (second condition) ) Holds. At this time (after the set period (32 games) has elapsed), the notification control unit 110 controls the notification lamp 60c in the on state to the off state (notification ends), and the notification determination unit 100j controls the total AT game number counter 659. Reset the count value to "0". When the AT transition lottery is won during the set period and a new AT period occurs, the notification control unit 110 continues the lighting control of the notification lamp 60c, and the notification determination unit 100j controls the total AT game number counter. Continue counting 659. Then, the notification control means 110 turns off the notification lamp 60c in the light-on state when the new AT period ends and the right end condition is satisfied or the AT period is forcibly ended due to the establishment of the period end end condition. Control. The notification determining means 100 j resets the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 to “0” at the timing when the notification lamp 60 c is turned off.

  Next, after the AT period (the first AT period) based on one AT right ends, the latent period is elapsed, the next AT period (the second AT period) occurs, and the chance period is set after the second AT period ends. The case where it does not occur will be described with reference to FIG. 45 (b). When the latent period is set, the second AT period occurs without the special game period ending condition being established, so the right ending condition is not satisfied and the first AT period starts until the second AT period ends. While the lighting control of the notification lamp 60c by the notification control means 110 is maintained, the addition of the total AT game number counter 659 by the notification determination means 100j is continued. When the second AT period ends, transition to the normal game is made, and when a new AT period does not occur until 32 games (set period) elapse from the next game after the second AT period ends, the right end condition The (second condition) is established. At this time (after the set period (32 games) has elapsed), the notification control unit 110 controls the notification lamp 60c in the on state to the off state (notification ends), and the notification determination unit 100j controls the total AT game number counter 659. Reset the count value to "0". When the AT transition lottery is won during the set period and a new AT period occurs, the notification control unit 110 continues the lighting control of the notification lamp 60c, and the notification determination unit 100j controls the total AT game number counter. Continue counting 659. Then, the notification control means 110 turns off the notification lamp 60c in the light-on state when the new AT period ends and the right end condition is satisfied or the AT period is forcibly ended due to the establishment of the period end end condition. Control. The notification determining means 100 j resets the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 to “0” at the timing when the notification lamp 60 c is turned off.

  Next, the case where the chance period is set after the AT period based on one AT right ends will be described with reference to FIG. 46 (a). When the chance period is set, the lighting control of the notification lamp 60c by the notification control means 110 is maintained and addition of the total AT game number counter 659 by the notification determination means 100j continues until the chance period end condition is satisfied. Be done. If the chance period end condition is satisfied without the occurrence of a new AT period, the right end condition (second condition) is satisfied. At this time (the establishment of the chance period end condition), the notification control means 110 controls the notification lamp 60c in the on state to the off state (the notification end), and the notification determination means 100j counts the count value of the total AT game number counter 659. Reset to "0". When the AT transition lottery is won during the chance period and a new AT period occurs, the notification control unit 110 continues the lighting control of the notification lamp 60c, and the notification determination unit 100j controls the total AT game number counter 659. Continue counting. Then, the notification control means 110 turns off the notification lamp 60c in the light-on state when the new AT period ends and the right end condition is satisfied or the AT period is forcibly ended due to the establishment of the period end end condition. Control. The notification determining means 100 j resets the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 to “0” at the timing when the notification lamp 60 c is turned off.

  Next, the case where the AT period based on the granted AT right continues for 1,500 games and reaches the limiter will be described with reference to FIG. 46 (b). When the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 reaches 1500 games (period end termination condition), the AT period is forcibly ended, and thereafter the latency period and the chance period are not set. When the period arrival condition is satisfied, the notification control means 110 immediately controls the notification lamp 60c in the on state to the off state. The notification determining means 100 j resets the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 to “0” at the timing when the notification lamp 60 c is turned off.

(Specific example of the on / off timing of the notification lamp)
Next, the lighting or extinguishing timing of the notification lamp 60c will be described more specifically. For example, when “cherry” is won when the AT period is not in progress, in the game, the notification lamp 60 c is turned off, and the liquid crystal display 27 displays, for example, the characters “chance !!”. When "cherry" is won, AT transition is always won, but it is assumed that a omen period of 5 games is set at this time. In this case, the notification control means 110 starts the lighting control of the notification lamp 60c after the lapse of the apron period of 5 games, and an AT start notification effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 27 (FIG. 47 (a), (B)). The total AT game number counter 659 starts counting from the game in which the lighting of the notification lamp 60c has started.

  In the case where the AT period is resumed after the latent period (10 games), as shown in FIGS. 47 (c) and (d), in the game in which the AT period before the latent period is over, the liquid crystal display 27 The duration of the AT period (the number of continuing games) and the total number of winnings are displayed. In the next game (the first latent game), the game shifts to the normal game, and, for example, “evening” background rendering is performed on the liquid crystal display 27. In the tenth latent game, for example, the characters "WIN" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the player is informed that a new AT period will occur. In the game in which the AT period is resumed, an AT start notification effect is performed. On the other hand, the notification lamp 60c is turned on and maintained without being turned off during this period (before the incubation period to the resumption of the AT period), and is turned off next when the right end condition or the period end condition is satisfied.

  In the case where the AT period ends without the remaining AT right, as shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, in the game in which the AT period has ended, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the AT period so far. The duration (number of continuing games) and the total number of winnings are displayed, and after the end of the AT period, the game shifts to the normal game. At this time, if, for example, “evening” background effect is selected by the effect content determination unit 202, “evening” background effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the first game after the end of the AT period, for example, the AT period The "evening" background effect continues for 32 games after the end of the game. If the AT transition lottery is not won within 32 games after the end of the AT period, the right end condition (second condition) is satisfied. In this case, at the 33rd game after the end of the AT period, the lighting state of the notification lamp 60c maintained by the notification determining means 100j is controlled to be extinguished, and the count of the total AT game number counter 659 is reset. . When the right end condition is satisfied, the mode of the AT transition lottery is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b, but based on the mode selected at this time, the effect content determination means 202 sets, for example, a background of "evening" If selected, the “evening” background effect of the liquid crystal display 27 is maintained even at the 33rd game after the end of the AT period.

  In the case where the AT period is ended by the limiter, as shown in FIGS. 48 (c) and (d), in the game in which the AT period is forcibly ended (limiter reaching game), the liquid crystal display 27 displays the AT period so far The duration (number of continuing games) and the total number of winnings are displayed, and after the end of the AT period, the game shifts to the normal game. It should be noted that when the limiter is reached, the period arrival end condition (second condition) is satisfied, so that the lighting state of the notification lamp 60c maintained by the notification control means 110 is controlled to the off state by reaching the limiter. The count of the total AT game number counter 659 is reset. In addition, when the period arrival end condition is satisfied, the mode of AT transition lottery is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b, but based on the mode selected at this time, the effect content determination means 202 sets, for example, Is selected, “evening” background rendering is performed on the liquid crystal display 27 in the first game after reaching the limiter.

  In the case where the AT period has ended and the chance period has been set, but a new AT period has not occurred, as shown in FIGS. 49 (a) and (b), in the game in which the AT period has ended, the liquid crystal The display unit 27 displays the duration (number of continuing games) of the AT period up to that time and the total number of winnings, and shifts to the chance period after the end of the AT period. During the chance period, an effect corresponding to the chance period is performed on the liquid crystal display 27. When the opportunity period end condition is satisfied before the occurrence of a new AT period, the right end condition (second condition) is satisfied. In this case, the lighting state of the notification lamp 60c maintained by the notification control means 110 is controlled to the off state, and the count of the total AT game number counter 659 is reset. When the right end condition is satisfied, the mode of the AT transition lottery is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b, but based on the mode selected at this time, the effect content determination means 202 sets, for example, a background of "evening" If selected, “evening” background effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 27 in the first game after reaching the limiter.

  In the case where a bonus is won during the AT period, as shown in FIGS. 49C and 49D, the notification control means 110 blinks the notification lamp 60c during the bonus game (special notification mode). While the notification lamp is blinking, the addition (update) of the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 and the subtraction of the AT period game number counter 655 are interrupted, and the notification mode of the notification lamp 60c is turned on from blinking Addition and subtraction resume when changing to. In addition, while the notification lamp 60c is blinking, AT transition lottery and notification of pressing order advantageous to the player are not performed. However, for example, when the special winning combination of the special combination and the bell group is set, in the game that has won the simultaneous combination, the advantageous push order set in the bell group is the indicator 60 for notification. Alternatively, it may be configured to be notified by the liquid crystal display 27. Note that the notification lamp 60c may be blinked even during the bonus internal winning. In this case (during bonus internal winning), the addition (update) of the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 and the subtraction of the AT period game number counter 655 are interrupted, and the AT transition lottery or bell group is won. It is preferable that notification of an advantageous push order is not made.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, the AT period advantageous to the player ends when the continuation period reaches 1500 games (limiter) (second condition), which is used by the mode selection lottery means 100b at this time. The type of the mode selection lottery table 673 is the same as that at the time of setting change (first condition). That is, after the state advantageous to the player that the duration of the AT period reaches 1500 games (limiter) occurs, the mode selection lottery table 673 is selected in the same process as the setting change which is the starting point of the game start Therefore, in the normal game after the limiter, the mode selection lottery table 673 which is more advantageous than the setting change time is selected, and the player is beaten with an excessive expectation that the next AT right can be acquired in a short period of time. You can prevent Further, when the duration of the AT period based on the granted AT right ends before reaching the limiter (establishment of the right end condition), a decision of the AT right grant is made using notification lottery means 100d. It may shift to a special game period (latency period or chance period) in which the degree of expectation for which the next AT period occurs is higher than the game period. In this way, if the duration of the AT period ends without reaching the limiter, there is a possibility that the next AT period will occur in a short period, which can enhance the player's interest. However, if the next AT period occurs before the end of the special game period, the second condition is not established, and the counting of the total AT game number counter 659 by the notification determination unit 100j continues, so the completed AT benefit It is determined whether or not the limiter has been reached in a period including the period and the next advantageous period generated in the special game period. Therefore, even if a special game period is provided for the player in an advantageous period, the substantial extension of the limiter can prevent the player from being beaten with the expectation that the further benefit can be obtained. In addition, since the notification start timing and end timing of the notification lamp 60c are configured to be the same as the count start timing and end timing of the total AT game number counter 659, the duration of the AT period is counted. Whether or not it is a period can not only be recognized by lighting of the notification lamp 60c, but also the type of the mode selection lottery table 673 used in the mode selection lottery means 100b is the same as at the time of setting change (first condition) Can be recognized by turning off the notification lamp.

  In addition, after the AT period is over, regardless of whether or not the special game period (latency period or chance period) has been transitioned, the notification lamp 60c is in the setting period (32 games) after the AT period is over. Since the lighting of continues, it is possible to prevent the notification lamp 60c from turning out that it has not shifted to the special game period after the end of the AT period.

  In addition, since it is a special notification mode that the notification lamp 60c blinks until the bonus game is finished after winning the special part, for example, the total AT number of games can be obtained by turning off the notification lamp 60c during the bonus game. While being able to prevent misleading that the count of the counter 659 was reset, it can prevent that it is misidentified as continuing counting during a bonus game by continuing lighting, and it is total in the bonus game during AT period It can be appropriately notified that the counting of the AT game number counter 659 is interrupted.

  Also, when the notification lamp 60c is turned off, a command to that effect is transmitted from the sub control command transmission unit 109 to the sub control board 73, and the effect content determination unit 202 that has received the command is not the effect during the AT period. It is determined that the effect contents (specific effect) suggesting the following are performed by the liquid crystal display 27. According to this configuration, the control state on the main control board 63 side that the AT period shown by the turning off of the notification lamp 60c has ended, and the effect contents (specific effect) of the liquid crystal display 27 controlled on the sub control board 73 side In the liquid crystal display 27, it is possible to perform an appropriate rendering consistent with the control state on the main control board 63 side without causing a contradiction.

  In addition, at the time of setting change (first condition) and at the end of AT game (second condition), the effect content determining means 202 performs effect using the background effect selection lottery table 758 configured by different types of data. Determine the content (type of data suggestion effect). According to this configuration, it is possible to execute data suggestion effects at the time of AT game end (second condition) and setting change (first condition) with contents suitable for each state. For example, a confirmed effect that determines that the data suggestion effect when the mode of the AT transition lottery used for determining the AT right grant is the high probability mode (second data) is the high probability mode, and the high probability mode In the case of two types of possibility effects of possibility, when the high probability mode is selected at the time of setting change, using the background effect selection lottery table 758 in which the fixed effect is not selected, at the time of AT game end (second condition Can use a background effect selection lottery table 758 in which a fixed effect can be selected. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the hall side from being unduly disadvantaged by increasing the player's interest by enabling the high probability mode to be selected at the time of setting change and preventing the fixed effect from being performed at that time. it can.

  Further, the mode selection lottery means 100b is constituted by the same type of data between the time when the right end condition (second condition) is satisfied and the time when the AT game is ended by the limiter (when the period end completion condition is satisfied: second condition). Since the mode of the AT transition lottery is selected using the mode selection lottery table 673 (FIG. 13C), the data load can be reduced by sharing the data.

  In addition, since the AT right is always provided when the number of games between bonus games reaches 1,500, when an advantageous state such as a bonus game can not be obtained for a long period of time, the right to AT game is granted to play a game. It is possible to provide the playability of compensating for a part of the loss of the person. In addition, even if the period during which the bonus game is not won is 1500 games or less, the game number AT transition lottery is performed when the predetermined number of games is consumed, but even if the lottery is performed, the AT game right is always The counting of the number of games between bonus games to be awarded is continued without being cleared. In this way, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the player's interest, since the game property of granting the AT game right and compensating for a part of the loss is not unnecessarily cleared when 1500 games are not won in the bonus game. .

  In addition, since whether the setting value matches the design value is determined both at the time of setting change and at the time when the second condition including the condition that the AT period has ended, the current setting at the time of setting change Not only it is possible to judge the possibility that the value is obtained by fraud, it is also easy to judge the possibility that the terminated AT right is obtained by fraud even when the second condition is established.

  In addition, the output setting means 113 sets a signal for specifying that it is not in AT gaming (during an AT period) both when changing the setting and when the AT period flag is OFF, regarding the setting of the signal to be output to the outside. Since this is done, it is possible to prevent the signal specifying that AT game is in progress from being output to the outside when changing settings that are not in AT game.

  Also, regardless of whether or not the AT rights remain, the same effect (end effect) is performed at the end of one AT right (set), so when the AT game set is finished, the player is given the next It can give an expectation that a set of may remain, which can enhance the player's interest.

  In addition, even if the advantageous state of the bonus game, AT game, etc. is ended, the number-of-acquired-number calculation means 112 executes these ATs if a new AT period has occurred during the special game period or 32 games after the AT period ends. Although the total number of wins (total increase) is calculated for the entire period, after the AT period is ended by the limiter, even if a new AT period occurs within 32 games, it is recalculated from “0”. . In this way, it is possible to appropriately provide the player with the cumulative increase amount of the medals acquired within the AT period based on the granted AT right without excessive recourse.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control board 63 having high security is used for the determination of whether to shift to the information available state advantageous to the player and the precursor period affecting the degree of the player's loss. The decision is made by the functions provided, and the presence arousal period which does not affect the player's advantage is determined excessively by making decisions in the functions provided by the sub control board 73 which is less secure than the main control board 63. It is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent acts on the slot machine 1 without increasing the control load.

  Also, in the past, the parameters related to control of the rendering device were handled by the function of the sub control board 73, but among the parameters related to control of the rendering device, only the parameters that affect the payout rate of medals are selected By managing with the main control board 63 having high security, it is possible to effectively prevent the fraudulent action on the slot machine 1 without excessively increasing the control load of the main CPU 61.

  By the way, the difficulty level of the bonus winning largely depends on the arrangement state of the symbols related to the bonus winning on the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and the combination state of the bonus combination and the small combination or the re-play combination. However, the slot machine generally differs in the symbol arrangement of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R for each model, and the combination of the roles is different. It is necessary to vary the notification method and the control procedure of the notification timing for each model. On the other hand, the AT game is a game managed by the start timing and the period (the number of games) independent of the model, so the control relating to the AT game can be standardized even if the models are different. Therefore, by controlling the parameters relating to the AT game in the main control board 63, the control of the AT game can be made common to a plurality of types of different models, so that development of the slot machine can be facilitated.

  In addition, unlike the bonus game which is generated by the symbol combination and influenced by the player's skill, the AT game managed in a period (the number of games) which is not dependent on the player's skill is not only the AT game start decision. The main control board 63 also manages the precursor period, so assuming that the player's skill is at the highest level, only analyzing the control parameters of the main control board 63 with respect to the set payout rate when developing the slot machine 1 It can be determined with certainty.

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

  For example, in the embodiment described above, the lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b is a second condition (right end condition or period reaching end condition) at the time of setting change (first condition) or at least the AT period ends. However, for example, the mode selection lottery at the time of establishment of the right end condition performs the mode selection lottery when the AT period based on the granted AT right ends, and then, It may be configured to reflect the result of the mode selection lottery performed at the end of the AT period when the chance period end condition ends or when the set period (32 games) elapses.

  Further, the notification lamp 60c may be separately provided at a location different from the notification indicator 60.

  Also, the notification lamp 60c is configured to blink (special notification mode) during the bonus game after winning a special part during the AT period, but, for example, the luminance of the notification lamp 60c is different from that during the AT period. The notification mode may be different from when the notification lamp 60c is on (during an AT period) and when it is off (during a non-AT period).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the AT period in which the incubation period is not set ends before reaching the limiter, it may be configured to shift to the chance period without omission.

  In the embodiment described above, the AT period is forcibly ended when the limiter is reached, but even if the AT game (AT1) is ended, the RT game (RT4) having a high probability of winning the replay May remain. In such a case, for example, the notification lamp 60c is turned off at the forced termination of the AT period, the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is reset, and the AT transition lottery is not performed during the RT game. The mode selection lottery may be performed when transitioning from the RT game to the normal game (RT1). In this case, the notification lamp 60c may be set to a special notification mode that is neither on nor off during the transition from the RT game (RT4) to the normal game (RT1).

  When the AT transition lottery is won, a precursor period is set, but in place of the precursor period, for example, when an AT transition lottery is won, a selection lottery of the number of reference games is performed and selection is made. Up to the reference game number, for example, perform transition lottery to shift to AT game with probability of 1/100 every game, and after transition to AT game with probability of 3/4 to perform transition lottery with reference game number It may be configured as follows. In this case, since the player may shift to AT game immediately after winning the AT transition lottery, the player may complain that they will not shift to AT game during the omen period despite winning the AT transition lottery. It can prevent you from holding it. Further, even if the game exceeds the reference game, the game is shifted to the AT game when the lottery is won, so that the player can feel more interested in the AT transition lottery winning. In this case, until the selected reference game number is reached, a transition lottery is performed with a probability that the winning probability is lower than the reciprocal of the maximum reference game number that can be selected for each game, and the transition lottery is selected without being won After reaching the reference game number, the transition lottery is performed with a probability higher than the inverse number of the selected maximum reference game number. For example, when the precursor period described in the embodiment of the invention is replaced with the reference game number, the maximum reference game number that can be selected is 32 games, and the reciprocal is 1/32. That is, the transition probability in each game is 1/100 (the probability of winning the transition lottery from 1/32) until the game before the selected reference game number (for example, 30 games is selected) (that is, the 29th game) If you win the game after 30 games without winning, you will be lottery until you win the transition lottery in every game 3/4 (the probability of winning the transition lottery is higher than 1/32) Is configured.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the count value of the total AT number-of-games counter 659 reaches 1,500 games, the period arrival end condition (limiter condition) is satisfied and the AT period is forcibly ended. The conditions are not limited to this. For example, the limiter condition may be set based on the number of medals acquired during the AT period after the start of the AT period. Specifically, the limiter condition may be satisfied when the number of medals obtained reaches a certain number during the period after the start of the AT period. In this case, the number of medals obtained at the time of winning of each winning combination is counted for all winning combinations with paid-out medals during the period after the AT period starts, and the total number of these winnings is constant. It is preferable that the limiter condition be satisfied when the number of sheets (for example, 3000 sheets) is exceeded. In addition, only the number of medals obtained by the winning of an AT combination (for example, a bell group) notified of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player is counted, and the total number of obtained medals is constant. The limiter condition may be established when the number of sheets is exceeded. It should be noted that the total payout number obtained by counting the payout number of the paid out medals may be used as the total number of medals obtained to determine whether or not the limiter condition is satisfied, or medals may be inserted from the number of medals paid out. Whether or not the limiter condition is satisfied may be determined based on the total net increase number obtained by counting the net increase number obtained by subtracting the number of medals inserted into the mouth 25.

  In the embodiment described above, the AT shift lottery is performed during the bonus internal win, but the AT shift lottery may not be performed during the bonus internal win.

  In the above-described embodiment, although the AT transition lottery and the notification of pressing order advantageous to the player are not performed during the bonus game during the AT period, both of these are also included during the bonus game during the AT period. You may do so. In this case, the AT period game number counter 655 may continue to be subtracted during the bonus game, and the notification lamp 60c may be turned on instead of blinking.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, the "AT period" is managed by the number of games, but the management method of the "AT period" is not limited to the number of games. For example, the "AT period" may be managed by the number of wins of the specific part, or the "AT period" may be managed by time.

  Also, each scenario setting table 754, 755, 756, 757 shown in FIG. 6 may have a plurality of effect scenarios for the same period (the number of games), and is an effect scenario for the same period, The presentation scenario may be designed so that the degree of expectation of the AT winning or the special part winning varies depending on the type. In addition, each scenario setting table 754, 755, 756, 757 may have a dedicated rendering scenario, may have a rendering scenario that is shared with each other, or may be a dedicated rendering scenario and a dual rendering scenario. Both may be provided.

  By the way, in a slot machine (AT machine) having a function of AT, for example, as described in paragraph 0263 of JP-A-2014-184162 and paragraph 0006 and paragraphs 0374 to 0378 of JP-A-2014-30674. Various performance tests (examinations) are conducted for the digestion of 6000 games and 17500 games. In this inspection item, if the payout rate = b / a * 100, which is a percentage of the total payout number b paid out relative to the total insertion number a, within such a game number, the performance is a certain value or more Some tests are "non-conforming". (Specifically, 150% in 6000 games, 120% in 17500 games)

  Also, some AT machines are provided with a specific opportunity that is advantageous for the player, such that the number of wins that the player can expect is equal to or greater than a certain value when one AT win opportunity is won. JP-A-3098 describes that a plurality of stocks can be obtained with one trigger. Here, in the above-mentioned performance test, although the payout rate by digesting the predetermined number of games is the determination criterion, when the predetermined number of games is digested without being won by the specific opportunity, the specific opportunity is considered There is a possibility that the irritability of the slot machine may not be confirmed sufficiently, and it may not be possible to judge whether or not the slot machine has an appropriate irritability in the performance test. .

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine according to the present invention, as a first measure to appropriately determine the prosperity of the slot machine 1, the player having an expected number of acquisitions that can be expected by the player is a predetermined value or more. The occurrence probability of the advantageous specific trigger is preferably configured to occur with a higher probability than a specific number of reciprocals, which is one of the number of games of the predetermined performance test. For example, when the specific number is 6000 games, the specific trigger may be configured to occur with a probability of 1/6000 or more. In this way, it is possible to expect that a specific trigger will occur once with a specific number of game digests, so it is possible to determine the payout rate based on the occurrence of the specific trigger in the performance test, and a slot having appropriate propensity It can be judged appropriately whether it is a machine or not.

  In addition, in the performance test, determination of the payout rate by digesting the special number of games larger than the specific number is also performed. There is also a slot machine provided with a plurality of specific triggers. In preparation for such a case, as a second measure to appropriately determine the prosperity in the slot machine 1, when the occurrence probability of each specific trigger is indicated as a fraction with 1 as the numerator, each specific trigger It is preferable that the sum value obtained by summing the values of the denominator of is smaller than the special number. For example, when the special number is 17500 (specific number is 6000), and there are three specific triggers, the occurrence probability of each specific trigger is 1/6000, 1/5500, 1/1 in a fraction of one molecule. Set to 5500. At this time, the sum of values of the denominators becomes 6000 + 5500 + 5500 = 17000 <17500. As described above, by making the sum of values of the denominator not be a large value, the slot machine does not have excessive prosperity without providing a specific trigger more than necessary. It is possible to judge appropriately.

  In addition, the number of games for which the limiter condition is satisfied (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “limiter number”) is based on the performance test in order to confirm the maximum earned performance by the limiter as well as the specific opportunity within the number of games by the performance test. It should be less than 10% of the maximum number of games (more preferably less than 8% (about 1400 games)). This makes it easy to reach the maximum number of limiters when the specific trigger occurs, so it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation where the actual maximum acquired performance can not be confirmed in the performance test.

  Further, it is preferable that the number of times of limiter is set so that the advantageous state (AT period) does not end beyond 2 hours as the game time when the game progresses at the shortest. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being overwhelmed with the game by keeping the player's sense of expectation excessively by the long-term continuation of the advantageous state.

  Further, it is preferable that the specific opportunity includes an opportunity for continuing the advantageous state (AT period) up to the number of limiters at the time of winning. In this way, it is possible to achieve the maximum acquisition performance in the performance test without considering other factors, because the maximum acquisition performance can be achieved regardless of the subsequent lottery results only by winning the specific opportunity. it can.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, but the present invention is applied to a gaming machine called a parrot combining a slot machine and a pachinko machine. In the case where the present invention is applied to such a game machine, a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game value may be adopted. Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game by executing a computer program.

  Further, in place of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment described above, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT is used, and a plurality of symbols are sequentially displayed on this image display device. May be Further, the number of rotating reels may be two or more, and may be appropriately set to an optimum number in accordance with the game mode.

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

  1 Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... reel (variable display row, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... stop switch (stop operation means 27: liquid crystal display (effect execution means) 60c: notification lamp (notification means) 63: main control board (main control means) 73: sub control board (sub control means) 100b: mode selection lottery means (Special game determination data selection means), 100d ... notification lottery means (special game provision determination means), 100 j ... notification determination means (advantage status counting means), 101 ... setting control means (setting change means), 103 ... combination lottery Means, 109 ... Sub control command transmission means (transmission means), 110 ... Notification control means, 200 ... Sub control command reception means (reception means), 02 ... effect content determination means (effect determination means), 205 ... display control means (effect control means), 673 ... mode selection lottery table (special game specific data), 675 ... AT transition lottery table (special game determination data), 758 ... background effect selection lottery table (data for effect determination)

Claims (2)

Display means having a plurality of variable display lines for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display lines, and in symbol combination when all the variable display lines are stopped In a gaming machine that grants a bonus to a player according to
A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery for determining which of a plurality of combinations including specific combinations with different degrees of advantage given to the player according to the operation procedure of the stop operation means;
A setting change unit configured to control one set value to be a set change state that can be set from a plurality of types of set values having different payout rates;
A notification enabled gaming state capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player whose operation procedure of the stop operation means with a high degree of advantage is notified when the part drawing result of the part drawing means is the winning of the specific part Game state control means for controlling the game state including;
Gaming state setting means for setting to a non-informable gaming state which is not the informing enable gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
In the non-informable gaming state, the start of counting is started based on the transition of the invokable gaming state, and informing available gaming state counting means for counting the continuation period until the informing possible gaming state ends. Equipped
In the informable game state, even when the non-right holding state does not hold the right to execute the special game, the specific end condition is not satisfied even when the specific end condition is not satisfied. Also maintain the informing possible gaming state where the expectation of acquisition of the right is high,
Wherein the predetermined condition includes a first condition that the set value is controlled to a setting change condition is set by the setting changing means, and a second condition that the specific end condition in the notification enabled gaming state is established, the notification The third condition that it is determined that the predetermined period determined in advance has been reached by the count of the informing possible game state counting means without the specific end condition being satisfied in the possible game state,
When specific conditions are satisfied in the non-informable gaming state, processing is enabled to enable setting of the informing possible gaming state based on specific data,
The specific data is composed of a plurality of data including first configuration data and second configuration data,
Use common data as the first configuration data when at least the transition trigger of the non-informable gaming state is the first condition or the third condition,
The specific condition includes the time when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means is the first result and the case where the second result is the second result,
And wherein said first whether it is the second result or the result, the second configuration data that determines the number of rights that are granted when moving in the notification enabled gaming state is the same Gaming machine. It comprises a presentation mode selection means for selecting a presentation mode,
Data for selection used by the effect mode selecting means to select the effect mode based on the first condition, and data for selection used by the effect mode selecting means to select the effect mode based on the third condition The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that it is different .

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