JP6592728B1 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide a slot machine that can suppress a decrease in a player's willingness to play even if a limiter is activated during a period from when a bonus combination is won until the bonus game ends. Whether or not the limiter operates in a period until the bonus game related to the winning bonus combination is completed in a game won in the lottery classification bonuses G1 to G4 including the bonus combination as a result of the internal lottery in the advantageous state If it is determined that the operation is to be performed, the advantageous state is forcibly terminated and falls into the non-advantageous state. By dropping to the non-advantageous state in the bonus winning game, the number of lottery opportunities (number of games) of the advantageous state transition lottery until the bonus game ends is maximized, so the advantageous state is continued until the limiter is activated Compared to the case, the probability of returning to the advantageous state before the bonus game is finished can be increased. [Selection] FIG.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine.

  As a medal increase period in a slot machine, a bonus game and an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART) are conventionally known. Specifically, during the ART, the player is instructed with information necessary for winning a relatively advantageous combination among the internal winning combinations. Hereinafter, this function is also referred to as an instruction function.

During the medal increase period, the bonus game is started based on the winning of the bonus combination after the internal winning of the bonus combination. According to the rules relating to gaming machines, the bonus game is defined to end when the number of medals acquired during the bonus game exceeds the upper limit.
In addition, the rules related to gaming machines have an upper limit on the ratio of the number of medals earned per unit time through the bonus game (hereinafter referred to as the “role ratio”). The probability and the upper limit value need to be set in consideration of the accessory ratio. For this reason, the bonus game does not continue for a long time.

  On the other hand, there is no stipulation on the end condition related to the number of medals acquired during ART in the rules related to gaming machines, and the number of medals acquired during ART is not acquired through a bonus game. There was a merit in improving the shooting characteristics. For this reason, in recent years, a slot machine (hereinafter referred to as an ART machine) having a game characteristic in which ART is more important than a bonus game is generally used as a medal increase period (see Patent Document 1).

  On the other hand, as a countermeasure against the problem of “reluctantly”, a gaming machine having an appropriate shooting ability has been conventionally demanded, and the above-described instruction function currently used in ART or the like is effective in the gaming machine industry. The introduction of a limiter function for forcibly ending the advantageous period when the period (hereinafter referred to as the advantageous period) continues for a certain period has been studied. Specifically, the limiter function forcibly terminates the advantageous period when the number of consecutive games in the advantageous period or the number of medals acquired during the advantageous period exceeds a predetermined limit value. It is to let you.

JP 2014-23648 A

By the way, conventionally, as a medal increase period, an A + ART machine is known in which both a bonus period and an ART period are a medal increase period, and in the A + ART machine, a bonus role plays an important role as a start ball trigger. It is common.
If you win a bonus role and win a prize, you can get a ball out of the bonus game regardless of whether you are in the ART, and the bonus role will shift to ART compared to other roles. This is because it has been used as a transition lottery trigger with a high degree of expectation or as an additional trigger with a high expected value of the right to continue ART.
However, in a machine equipped with a limiter function, for example, a bonus role can be won during ART, and if it can be expected to be added, it may happen that ART will end rather than being added due to the limiter operation, When such a situation occurs, there is a problem that a decrease in the player's willingness to play is inevitable.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can suppress a decrease in a player's willingness to play even if a limiter is activated during a period from when a bonus combination is won until the bonus game ends. It is to be.

The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, reference numerals and the like in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the display form.
The slot machine (1) of the present invention is
An internal lottery means for executing an internal lottery process for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including a bonus combination (BB1, BB2, RB1, RB2) according to a game start operation;
After the internal lottery process, variable display means for variably displaying the symbols of each display row (4L, 4C, 4R) by changing the plurality of display rows (4L, 4C, 4R);
A plurality of stop operating means (20L, 20C, 20R) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns (4L, 4C, 4R) and instructing to stop the fluctuation of the corresponding display columns (4L, 4C, 4R). )When,
Stop control means for stopping the change of the corresponding display row according to the stop instruction operation for each stop operation means and the result of the internal lottery process,
In a game in which the result of the internal lottery process is a result that results in an advantage or disadvantage (depending on the lottery classification bells G1 to G3) depending on the order of stop instruction operations on the plurality of stop operation means (20L, 20C, 20R) Instruction means for instructing the order of stop instruction operations advantageous to the user,
Advantageous state start determining means for determining whether or not to start an advantageous state in which the instruction means can be operated during a non-advantageous state in which the instruction means is not activated;
When the count result (the number of advantageous games / the number of differences) counted through the advantageous state reaches the upper limit (1500/2400), the advantageous state is forcibly terminated and falls into the non-advantageous state. A limit means for causing
The advantageous state start determining means determines whether or not to start the advantageous state based on an internal lottery result of each game in the non-advantageous state,
First advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state when the termination condition during the advantageous state is satisfied (art game number = 0);
Based on the difference value between the upper limit value (1500/2400) and the counting result (number of advantageous games / number of differences) in the game won as the bonus combination as a result of the internal lottery process in the advantageous state, the advantage An advantageous state end determination means at the time of winning a bonus to determine whether or not to end the state;
A second advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state, regardless of whether the termination condition is satisfied, when an affirmative determination is made by the bonus winning advantageous state termination determining means;
It is characterized by having.

  In a specific configuration, the bonus-winning advantageous state end determination means determines whether or not to end the advantageous state based on a magnitude comparison result between the difference value and a predetermined threshold value.

  According to the slot machine of the present invention, even if the limiter is activated during the period from when the bonus combination is won to the end of the bonus game, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of slot machine 1 to which the present invention is applied. 4 is an enlarged view of a dual-purpose display device of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol currently drawn on each peripheral surface (reel strip) of a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a symbol stop position and an effective line. 4 is a table for explaining each combination to be subjected to internal lottery processing in the slot machine 1. In the slot machine 1, it is the table | surface which showed the lottery value of each lottery classification | category used as the object of an internal lottery process for every RT state. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating transition of an RT state in the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing during a non-advantageous state of the slot machine 1. It is a figure which shows the contents of the advantageous state transfer lottery process of the slot machine 1. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing during the ART preparation state of the slot machine 1. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing during the ART state of the slot machine 1. It is a figure which shows the content of the addition lottery process of the slot machine 1. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of a bonus winning process of the slot machine 1.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 whose front surface is opened, and a front door 3 provided so that the front surface of the main body 2 can be opened and closed.
In the main body 2, a left reel 4 </ b> L, a middle reel 4 </ b> C, and a right reel 4 </ b> R are arranged side by side at a position slightly above the center in the vertical direction. The left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R have a configuration in which a reel band is wound around the peripheral surface of a drum-shaped reel frame and can be rotated around an axis extending in the left-right direction at the center of the reel frame. Is provided. On the reel band, 20 symbols are arranged side by side in the circumferential direction.

A display panel unit 5 is disposed on the front door 3 at a position facing the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R.
The display panel unit 5 is formed with a reel window 6 for making a part of the peripheral surfaces of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R visible. While the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are rotating, the symbols of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R appear one after another in the reel window 6 (variation display of symbols). When the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are stopped, three symbols of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are displayed in the reel window 6 (a total of nine symbols). Stop display).

  The display panel unit 5 is provided with various displays for displaying basic information about the game. This display includes, for example, a dual-purpose display 7, a payout number display 8, three bet number display LEDs 9, a replay display LED 10, a start availability display LED 11, and a medal acceptance availability display LED 12. The dual-purpose display 7 and the payout number display 8 are arranged side by side below the reel window 6. The dual-purpose display 7 and the payout number display 8 are configured by arranging two-digit 7-segment displays with dots in the horizontal direction. The three bet number display LEDs 9 are arranged side by side on the left side of the dual-purpose display 7. The replay display LED 10, the start permission / inhibition display LED 11, and the medal acceptance permission / inhibition display LED 12 are arranged side by side on the right side of the payout amount display 8.

  FIG. 2 shows a dual-purpose display 7 composed of a 2-digit 7-segment display with dots. The two-digit 7-segment portion of the combined display 7 is shared by the credit number display CR and the instruction monitor NM. The dot portion of the dual-purpose display 7 is used as an advantageous section lamp YL.

When the instruction monitor NM transmits a command for instructing the operation order of the left stop button 20L, the middle stop button 20C, and the right stop button 20R from the main control device 31 described later to the sub-control device 32, the instruction monitor NM determines the type of the command. The corresponding identification information is displayed.
The advantageous section lamp YL is turned off during a non-advantageous state, which will be described later, and is lit during an advantageous state.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with an operation unit 13 below the display panel unit 5. The operation unit 13 projects to the front side with respect to the front surface of the display panel unit 5, and has a flat upper surface 14 and a front surface 15 that is gently convexly curved on the front side.

A medal slot 16 is provided at the right end of the upper surface 14. A MAX bet button 17 and a single bet button 18 are provided at the left end of the upper surface 14. The single bet button 18 is arranged on the left side of the MAX bet button 17.
In addition, an effect button PB that is urged to operate when a player intervention-type effect is executed on the liquid crystal display device 24 is disposed at the center of the upper surface 14.

  On the front surface 15, a start lever 19, a left stop button 20L, a middle stop button 20C, a right stop button 20R, and a settlement button 21 are provided. The left stop button 20L, the middle stop button 20C, and the right stop button 20R are arranged in this order from the left in the center of the front surface 15 in the left-right direction. The start lever 19 is disposed on the left side of the left stop button 20L. The checkout button 21 is arranged further to the left of the start lever 19.

  When the medal acceptance / impossibility display LED 12 is lit, if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, the insertion is accepted. While the medal acceptance / prohibition display LED 12 is turned off, even if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, the insertion is not accepted, and a medal is placed on the medal tray 23 from the medal discharge opening 22 provided at the bottom of the front door 3. Discharged.

  When a medal to be used for the game is not betted and a medal insertion is accepted, the medal is bet on the game, and one bet number display LED 9 is turned on. Subsequently, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, a second medal is additionally bet on the game, and the two bet number display LEDs 9 are lit. Further, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, the third medal is additionally bet on the game, and the three bet number display LEDs 9 are lit. In the slot machine 1, when a specified number of medals is bet for one game (one game at a time), one game can be started, and the start possibility display LED 11 is lit. In addition, a predetermined pay line set in the reel window 6 is validated. When medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 16 in a state where a prescribed number of medals are bet on the game, the inserted medals are credited to the slot machine 1 up to 50. The number of credited medals is displayed on the credit number display CR. When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16 with 50 medals being credited, the inserted medal is discharged from the medal discharge slot 22 to the medal tray 23.

  When a predetermined number or more of medals are credited to the slot machine 1 and no medals are bet on the game, when the MAX bet button 17 is operated, a predetermined number of medals are added to the game from the credited medals. A bet is placed, the three bet number display LEDs 9 and the start possibility display LED 11 are turned on, and a predetermined pay line set in the reel window 6 is activated. In addition, the number of credits is reduced by the specified number, and the display on the credit number display CR is updated. When the single bet button 18 is operated, one medal from the credited medals is bet on the game, one bet number display LED 9 is lit, the credit number is decreased by 1, and the credit is decreased. The display on the number indicator CR is updated.

  The bet medals are consumed at the start of the game. When the start lever 19 is operated, one game is started, and the forward rotation of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R is started. Further, the start permission / inhibition display LED 11 and the medal acceptance permission / inhibition display LED 12 are turned off. The left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C, and right stop button 20R are provided corresponding to the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C, and right reel 4R, respectively. When the left stop button 20L, the middle stop button 20C and the right stop button 20R are operated after the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R start to rotate, the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R rotate. Is stopped.

  When all of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are stopped, when a predetermined symbol combination is arranged on the activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”), Processing according to the combination is performed. Thus, one game is completed, all the bet number display LEDs 9 are turned off, and the medal acceptance / non-permission display LED 12 is turned on.

  For example, when a combination of symbols relating to a small combination is arranged on the active line, a medal having a predetermined payout number is awarded as a payout, and the payout number is displayed on the payout number display 8. The payout is credited to the slot machine 1 with an upper limit of 50 sheets, and the amount exceeding 50 sheets is discharged from the medal discharge port 22 to the medal tray 23. When the payout is credited, the number of credits is increased by the number of payouts, and the display on the credit number display CR is updated.

  When the combination of symbols relating to the replay combination is arranged on the active line, the execution of the next one game is permitted without betting medals, and the replay display LED 10 is turned on. In this case, while the medal acceptance / impossibility display LED 12 is turned off, the lit bet number display LED 9 is once turned off and then turned on again, and the start possibility display LED 11 is turned on.

  When the settlement button 21 is operated in a state where the medal acceptance / rejection indication LED 12 is turned on and one or more medals are credited, all credited medals are discharged from the medal discharge port 22 to the medal tray 23. The display on the credit number display CR is updated to “0”.

  The slot machine 1 is also equipped with a liquid crystal display device 24, a pair of speakers 25L, 25R, and a pair of speakers 26L, 26R. The liquid crystal display device 24 is disposed above the display panel unit 5. The speakers 25 </ b> L and 25 </ b> R are separately arranged on the left side and the right side of the liquid crystal display device 24. The speakers 26 </ b> L and 26 </ b> R are separately arranged on the left side and the right side of the medal discharge port 22. As the game (game) progresses, effect images and various information are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 24, and sound effects and the like are output from the speakers 25L, 25R, 26L, and 26R.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1.

  The slot machine 1 includes a main control device 31 that performs central control of the game, a sub control device 32 that executes control for effects accompanying the game, and a liquid crystal control device 33 that controls the liquid crystal display device 24. It has.

  The main control device 31 includes a CPU 41, a ROM 42, a RAM 43, an input / output port 44, and a data transmission circuit 45. The CPU 41, the ROM 42, the RAM 43, the input / output port 44, and the data transmission circuit 45 are connected by a bus so as to communicate data. In addition, the main control device 31 is provided with a clock generation circuit 46 that supplies clock pulses to the CPU 41 and a random number generation circuit 47 that generates random numbers.

  The CPU 41 executes a program stored in the ROM 42 and controls each control target connected to the input / output port 44 based on a signal input from the input / output port 44.

  The RAM 43 is used as a work area when the CPU 41 executes a program.

  An input / output port (input port) 44 includes a MAX bet button 17, a single bet button 18, a start lever 19, a left stop button 20L, a middle stop button 20C, a right stop button 20R, a settlement button 21, and a left reel position detection sensor. 51L, a middle reel position detection sensor 51C, a right reel position detection sensor 51R, a medal insertion sensor 52, and a medal payout sensor 53 are connected.

  In the input / output port (output port) 44, a credit number indicator CR / instruction monitor NM, an advantageous section lamp YL, a payout number indicator 8, a bet number indicator LED 9, a replay indicator LED 10, a start availability indicator LED 11, and a medal acceptance availability indication The LED 12 is connected as a control target. The input / output port (output port) 44 includes a left reel drive motor 61L that rotates the left reel 4L, a middle reel drive motor 61C that rotates the middle reel 4C, and a right reel drive motor that rotates the right reel 4R. 61R, a medal block solenoid 62 for switching acceptance / rejection of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, and a medal payout drive motor for paying out medals from a medal storage section (not shown) provided in the main body 2 63 is connected as a control target.

  When the MAX bet button 17, the single bet button 18, the start lever 19, the left stop button 20L, the middle stop button 20C, the right stop button 20R, and the checkout button 21 are operated, the switches or sensors provided individually for them are operated. A signal is output, and the signal is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44. Each time the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C and right reel 4R make one rotation, signals are output from the left reel position detection sensor 51L, middle reel position detection sensor 51C and right reel position detection sensor 51R, respectively. The data is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44. Each time a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, a detection signal is output from the medal insertion sensor 52, and the detection signal is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44. Each time the medal payout drive motor 63 is driven and a medal is paid out from the medal storage unit, a signal is output from the medal payout sensor 53, and the signal is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44.

  Stepping motors are employed as the left reel drive motor 61L, the middle reel drive motor 61C, and the right reel drive motor 61R. When the start lever 19 is operated after a specified number of medals are bet on the game, the CPU 41 inputs drive pulse signals to the left reel drive motor 61L, the middle reel drive motor 61C, and the right reel drive motor 61R, and the left The rotation of the reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R is started. The CPU 41 outputs output signals of the left reel position detection sensor 51L, middle reel position detection sensor 51C and right reel position detection sensor 51R, and drive pulse signals to the left reel drive motor 61L, middle reel drive motor 61C and right reel drive motor 61R. Based on the number of outputs, the rotational positions of the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C, and right reel 4R are always grasped.

  Further, when the start lever 19 is operated, the CPU 41 executes an internal lottery. Specifically, the CPU 41 acquires a random number from the random number generation circuit 47 at the timing when the start lever 19 is operated. Then, the CPU 41 refers to the lottery table stored in the ROM 42. In the lottery table, a range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535) generated by the random number generation circuit 47 is divided into a plurality of lottery sections, and one or more roles are associated with each lottery section. The CPU 41 determines the winning combination corresponding to the lottery classification to which the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 47 belongs as the winning combination. In addition, when the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 47 does not belong to any lottery category, the CPU 41 determines that the result of the internal lottery is unfair (pure loss).

  Thereafter, when the rotation speeds of the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C and right reel 4R become constant, the CPU 41 activates the left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C and right stop button 20R. When the left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C, and right stop button 20R are operated, the CPU 41 determines the timing at which the left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C, and right stop button 20R are operated, and the result of the internal lottery. Based on the above, output of drive pulse signals to the left reel drive motor 61L, middle reel drive motor 61C and right reel drive motor 61R is stopped, and the stop of the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C and right reel 4R is controlled. At this time, the rotation of the left reel 4L is stopped within the pull-in range in which the symbols corresponding to the predetermined number of frames move with reference to the rotation position of the left reel 4L at the timing when the left stop button 20L is pressed (retraction control). ). The same applies to the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R.

  Then, the CPU 41 determines whether a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery is arranged on the active line. If there is a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination on the active line, the CPU 41 determines that the winning combination is a winning combination, and executes processing according to the winning combination.

  Further, the CPU 41 sends various data to the sub control device 32 via the data sending circuit 45. The various data includes a bet signal indicating that the game start condition is satisfied, a lever on signal indicating that the start lever 19 has been operated, a left stop signal indicating that the left stop button 20L has been operated, and a middle stop button 20C. Stop signal indicating that the right stop button 20R has been operated, data relating to the results of the internal lottery and AT lottery, and the left stop button 20L, the middle stop button 20C and the right stop Instruction data for instructing the operation order of the button 20R is included.

In the slot machine 1, the payout rate of the slot machine 1 can be set by selecting one set value from six set values 1 to 6. Note that the larger the set value, the higher the payout rate.
Although not shown, the input / output port (output port) 44 is connected to a setting change switch and a setting change button that are provided in the main body 2 and are operated when a setting value is selected (changed). The setting change switch is a key switch that is turned on by inserting a setting key and rotating it clockwise, and the setting change button is constituted by a push button.

  When selecting (changing) the setting value, first, with the front door 3 opened, a setting key is inserted into the setting change switch and rotated clockwise to change the operation mode of the slot machine 1 to the setting change mode. When shifting to the setting change mode, the current setting value is displayed on the dual-purpose display 7. In the setting change mode, each time the setting change button is pressed, the setting value displayed on the dual-purpose display 7 is incremented by 1 when the setting value is 1 to 5, and is 1 when the setting value is 6. It comes to return. As described above, the user can select a desired set value by operating the setting change button while checking the set value displayed on the dual-purpose display 7. By operating the start lever 19 in a state where the desired setting value is displayed on the dual-purpose display 7, selection (change) of the setting value is completed. Then, the setting key inserted into the setting change switch is rotated counterclockwise to return the operation mode to the normal (game) mode, and the setting change operation is completed by removing the setting key from the setting change switch. To do.

  The sub control device 32 includes a data input circuit 71. The data input circuit 71 is connected to the data transmission circuit 45 of the main control device 31 so as to communicate data. Between the data transmission circuit 45 and the data input circuit 71, communication is performed in one direction from the data transmission circuit 45 to the data input circuit 71, and communication from the data input circuit 71 to the data transmission circuit 45 is not performed.

  The sub control device 32 includes a CPU 72, ROM 73, RAM 74, sound processor 75, input / output port 76, and data input / output circuit 77. The data input circuit 71, the CPU 72, the ROM 73, the RAM 74, the sound processor 75, the input / output port 76, and the data input / output circuit 77 are connected by a bus so as to communicate data. Further, the sub-control device 32 is provided with a clock generation circuit 78 that gives a clock pulse to the CPU 72, and an effect button PB that outputs an operation signal to the CPU 72 is connected.

  The CPU 72 executes a program stored in the ROM 73, transmits data (command) to the sound processor 75 based on signals input from the data input circuit 71, the data input / output circuit 77, and the effect button PB, Each control object connected to the input / output port 76 is controlled. Control targets include an LED 79 and a backlight 80 for illumination of each part of the slot machine 1. Further, the CPU 72 sends data necessary for controlling the liquid crystal display device 24 to the liquid crystal control device 33 via the data input / output circuit 77.

  The RAM 74 is used as a work area when the CPU 72 executes a program.

  The sound processor 75 controls the output of sound effects and sound from the speakers 25L, 25R, 26L, and 26R based on the data given from the CPU 72.

  The liquid crystal control device 33 is provided with a data input / output circuit 81. The data input / output circuit 81 is connected to the data input / output circuit 77 of the sub-control device 32 so as to communicate data. Bidirectional communication is performed between the data input / output circuit 77 and the data input / output circuit 81.

  In addition, the liquid crystal control device 33 includes a CPU 82, a ROM 83, a RAM 84, and a drive circuit 85. The data input / output circuit 81, the CPU 82, the ROM 83, the RAM 84, and the drive circuit 85 are connected by a bus so as to communicate data. Further, the liquid crystal control device 33 is provided with a clock generation circuit 86 that supplies a clock pulse to the CPU 82.

  The CPU 82 executes a program stored in the ROM 83 and controls the liquid crystal display device 24 via the drive circuit 85 based on a signal input from the data input / output circuit 81. Further, the CPU 82 sends data necessary for output control of sound effects and sounds from the speakers 25L, 25R, 26L, and 26R to the sub-control device 32 via the data input / output circuit 81.

  Further, the slot machine 1 is provided with a lending machine relay board 91. The main control device 31 and a control board of a medal lending machine (not shown) provided adjacent to the slot machine 1 are connected via a lending machine relay board 91 so as to be communicable.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on each peripheral surface (reel band) of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R.

  On the peripheral surface of the left reel 4L, “blank”, “blank”, “lip B”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “bell”, “blue 7”, “lip A”, “bell”, “watermelon” ”,“ Cherry ”,“ Bar ”,“ Lip B ”,“ Bell ”,“ Watermelon ”,“ Watermelon ”,“ Red 7 ”,“ Lip A ”,“ Bell ”, and“ Watermelon ” Are arranged in this order in the reel window 6 when the left reel 4L rotates.

  On the peripheral surface of the middle reel 4C, “Blank”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Lip A”, “Bell”, “Red 7”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Lip A”, “Bell ”,“ Bar ”,“ Blank ”,“ Bar ”,“ Lip A ”,“ Bell ”,“ Blue 7 ”,“ Blank ”,“ Cherry ”,“ Lip A ”, and“ Bell ” Are arranged in this order in the reel window 6 when the middle reel 4C rotates.

  On the peripheral surface of the right reel 4R, "watermelon", "blank", "bell", "lip B", "cherry", "cherry", "blue 7", "bell", "lip A", "cherry ”,“ Blank ”,“ Bar ”,“ Bell ”,“ Lip B ”,“ Cherry ”,“ Watermelon ”,“ Red 7 ”,“ Bell ”,“ Lip A ”and“ Cherry ” They are arranged so that they appear in this order in the reel window 6 when the right reel 4R rotates.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the symbol stop positions PL1, PL2, PL3, PC1, PC2, PC3, PR1, PR2, PR3 and the effective line.

  When the left reel 4L stops, one symbol stops at each of the symbol stop positions PL1, PL2 and PL3 arranged vertically in the reel window 6.

  When the middle reel 4C stops, one symbol stops at each of the symbol stop positions PC1, PC2 and PC3 arranged vertically in the reel window 6.

  When the right reel 4R stops, one symbol stops at each of the symbol stop positions PR1, PR2, and PR3 arranged vertically in the reel window 6.

Hereinafter, three symbol stop positions PL1, PC1, PR1 aligned in a horizontal row in the upper stage in the reel window 6 are connected to the upper line L2, and three symbol stop positions PL2, PC2, PR2 aligned in a horizontal row are arranged in the middle. The line connecting the middle line L1 and the three symbol stop positions PL3, PC3, PR3 aligned in a horizontal row in the lower column are the lines connecting the three symbol stop positions PL3, PC3, PR3. A line connecting PR3 is referred to as a right-down line L4, and a line connecting three symbol stop positions PL3, PC2 and PR1 aligned on a right-up diagonal line is referred to as a right-up line L5.
The slot machine 1 is a so-called one-line machine in which the middle stage line L1 is the effective line NL.

  When a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery is arranged on the active line NL, the winning combination is won. The lottery target for the internal lottery includes a bonus combination, a small combination, and a replay combination. The bonus combination is a so-called carryover combination in which the winning state is maintained until winning, when winning. On the other hand, the small combination and the replay combination are combinations in which the winning state disappears when all three reels 4L, 4C, 4R are stopped and one game is completed. The small role is a role in which medals are paid out when winning a prize, and the replay role is a role that allows the next game to be executed without paying medals according to winning.

FIG. 6 shows a plurality of types of winning combinations to be selected in the internal lottery process.
The BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 combinations are bonus combinations.
Each of the bonus combinations BB1, BB2, RB1 and RB2 is a continuous action device relating to the first type special combination in accordance with the laws and regulations relating to the gaming machine, and the winning symbol combination of the bonus combination BB1 is “red” on the active line NL. 7 ”symbols are arranged, and the winning symbol combination of bonus combination BB2 is the combination of“ blue 7 ”symbols arranged on the effective line NL, and the winning symbol combination of bonus combination RB1 is“ red 7 ”sequentially from the left on the effective line NL. "Red 7" and "Bar" symbols are lined up, and bonus combination RB2 winning symbol combinations are set to combinations where "Blue 7", "Blue 7" and "Bar" symbols are arranged in order from the left on the active line NL. Yes.
During the BB1 game transferred after winning the bonus combination BB1, the BB2 game transferred after winning the bonus combination BB2, the RB1 game transferred after winning the bonus RB1, and the RB2 game transferred after winning the bonus combination RB2, The bonus will operate continuously, but the BB1 game, BB2 game, RB1 game, and RB2 game are all types of so-called continuous action types that do not require a prize for the action of the first type special bonus. BB is set.
The BB1 game is a game in which the number of medals paid out during the BB1 game exceeds 341, the BB2 game is the game in which the number of medals paid out during the BB2 game exceeds 231, and the RB1 game is paid out during the RB1 game The game in which the number of medals exceeds 77 and the RB2 game are each ended in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the RB2 game exceeds 49.
Hereinafter, the BB1 game, the BB2 game, the RB1 game, and the RB2 game are collectively referred to as a bonus game.

Bell 1, adjustment bells 1-10, watermelons 1-2, and cherries 1-3 are small roles, respectively.
Regarding the small role bell 1, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “bell” symbols are arranged on the active line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to seven.
Regarding the small role adjustment bell 1, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “Lip A”, “Lip A” and “Bar” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the active line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to one.
Regarding the small role adjustment bell 2, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “Lip A”, “Lip A” and “Red 7” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the active line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to one.
Regarding the small role adjustment bell 3, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “Lip B”, “Lip A”, and “Blue 7” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the active line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to one.
Regarding the small role adjustment bell 4, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “Lip B”, “Lip A”, and “Blank” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the active line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to one.
Regarding the small role adjustment bell 5, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “Lip A”, “Lip A”, and “Blue 7” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the active line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to one.
Regarding the small role adjustment bell 6, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “Lip A”, “Lip A” and “Blank” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the active line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to one.
Regarding the small role adjustment bell 7, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “Lip B”, “Lip A” and “Bar” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the active line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to one.
Regarding the small role adjustment bell 8, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “Lip B”, “Lip A”, and “Red 7” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the active line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to one.
Regarding the small role adjustment bell 9, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “Lip A”, “Bell”, and “Lip A” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the effective line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to one.
Regarding the small role adjustment bell 10, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “Lip B”, “Bell”, and “Lip B” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the active line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to one.

Regarding the small role watermelon 1, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “watermelon” symbols are arranged on the active line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to seven.
With respect to the small role watermelon 2, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “bell”, “watermelon”, and “blank” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the effective line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to seven.
Regarding the small role cherry 1, the winning symbol combination is a combination of “bar”, “bell”, and “bell” symbols arranged in order from the left on the effective line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to two.
Regarding the small role cherry 2, the winning symbol combination is a combination of “watermelon”, “bell”, and “bell” symbols in order from the left on the effective line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to two.
Regarding the small role cherry 3, the winning symbol combination is a combination in which “cherry”, “bell”, and “bell” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the effective line NL, and the payout at the time of winning is set to two.

Each of the replays 1 to 4 and the promoted replay is a replay role.
Regarding the replay role replay 1, the winning symbol combination is set to a combination in which “Lip A” symbols are arranged on the active line NL.
Regarding the replay role replay 2, winning symbol combinations are set to “Lip A”, “Lip A”, and “Lip B” symbols in order from the left on the active line NL.
Regarding the replay role replay 3, the winning symbol combinations are set to “Lip B”, “Lip A”, and “Lip A” symbols in order from the left on the active line NL.
Regarding the replay role replay 4, the winning symbol combinations are set to “Lip B”, “Lip A”, and “Lip B” symbols in order from the left on the active line NL.
Regarding the replay promotion promotion game, the winning symbol combinations are set to “bell”, “lip A”, and “bell” symbols in order from the left on the active line NL.

FIG. 7 shows lottery values for each gaming state with respect to a plurality of types of lottery classifications (condition devices) that are subject to lottery in the internal lottery process. First, each lottery category will be described.
The lottery category bonus G1 is a lottery category in which the bonus combination BB1 wins alone when the lottery category is won.
The lottery category bonus G2 is a lottery category in which the bonus combination BB2 is elected independently when the lottery category is won.
The lottery category bonus G3 is a lottery category in which the bonus combination RB1 wins alone when the lottery category is won.
The lottery category bonus G4 is a lottery category that the bonus combination RB2 wins alone when the lottery category is won.

The lottery section replay G1 is a lottery section in which the replay role replays 1 to 4 are repeatedly won when the lottery section is won.
The lottery category replay G2 is a lottery category in which the replay role replays 1 to 4 and the promoted regame are elected in duplicate when the lottery category is won.
Note that, in the game won in the lottery division replay G2, the replay promotion promotion replay wins regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R.

The lottery category bell G1 is a lottery category in which the small role bell 1 and the adjustment bells 1 to 4 are elected in duplicate when the lottery category is won.
The lottery category bell G2 is a lottery category in which the small role bell 1 and the adjustment bells 5 to 8 are elected in duplicate when the lottery category is won.
The lottery category bell G3 is a lottery category in which the small role bell 1 and the adjustment bells 9 to 10 are elected in duplicate when the lottery category is won.
The three lottery divisions of the lottery division bells G1 to G3 are so-called push order small combinations in which the number of medals obtained as a payout varies depending on the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R.
Each of the three lottery divisions of the lottery division bells G1 to G3 includes a small role bell 1 having a payout of 7 and a part of the small role adjustment bells 1 to 10 having a single payout, and the combinations thereof are different. Of the six operation orders of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R, the correct answer pushing order in which the small bonus bell 1 with seven payouts wins is different from each other. Specifically, the correct answer pressing order is the first left stop operation order in which the left stop button 20L is first operated for the lottery classification bell G1, and the middle stop button 20C is first operated in the lottery classification bell G2. The first stop operation order and the lottery classification bell G3 are set respectively in the first right stop operation order in which the right stop button 20R is operated first. On the other hand, when the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R are operated in an incorrect answer operation order other than the correct answer pressing order, one of the small role adjustment bells 1 to 10 in which the payout is duplicated is won. Or all of these.
Hereinafter, the lottery classification bells G1 to G3 are also referred to as 3-choice bells 1 to 3, respectively.

The lottery category cherry G1 is a lottery category in which small roles cherries 1 and 2 are elected in duplicate when the lottery category is won.
The lottery division cherry G2 is a lottery division in which the small cherries cherries 1 to 3 are elected in duplicate when the lottery division is won.
The lottery category watermelon G1 is a lottery category in which the small role watermelons 1 and 2 are elected in duplicate when the lottery category is won.
All lotteries in the lottery division will win all the small roles, specifically, the small role bell 1, the adjustment bell 1-10, the watermelons 1-2, and the cherries 1-3 when they win the lottery category. It is a division.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing gaming state transitions in the slot machine 1.
RT0 is an initial state after changing the setting or after the initialization process, and shifts to RT0 even after the bonus game ends. In RT0, in the game where one of the lottery classification bells G1 to G3 (3 choice bells 1 to 3) is won, all of the multiple types of small roles that have been won in duplicate are taken out and the bell spilling is displayed. If it is, the next game is shifted to RT1.
In RT1, the game shifts to RT2 from the next game by winning a replay role promotion replay in a game won in the lottery division replay G2.
In RT2, in the game where one of the lottery classification bells G1 to G3 (3 choice bells 1 to 3) is won, all of the multiple types of small roles that have been won in duplicate are taken out and the bell spilling is displayed. If it is, the next game is shifted to RT1.
As will be described later, RT2 is an RT state that is advantageous to the player and has a higher combined winning probability of the replay role than RT0 and RT1.

In addition, after winning any of the lottery category bonuses G1 to G4 during RT0 to RT2, the process proceeds to RT3 during the bonus until the winning bonus combination BB1, BB2, RB1 or RB2 wins. Then, the bonus game is started in accordance with the winning of the bonus combination BB1, BB2, RB1, or RB2, and after the bonus game ends, the process proceeds to RT0.
Although details will be described later, in an unfavorable state in which the instruction function does not operate, the transition is basically made between RT1 and RT2. On the other hand, it stays at RT0 or RT1 in the ART ready state in which the instruction function operates, and stays at RT2 during ART.

Next, returning to FIG. 7, the lottery specifications in each RT state at the setting value 1 of the slot machine 1 will be described.
Since the range of random values in the internal lottery process is 0 to 65535, the winning probability of each lottery category can be calculated by lottery value / 65536.
First, the RT0, RT1, RT2, and RT3 states will be described.

In the RT0, RT1, and RT2 states, the lottery value of the lottery category bonuses G1 to G2 is set to 75, and the lottery value of the lottery category bonuses G3 to G4 is set to 100, respectively. On the other hand, in the RT3 state inside the bonus, the lottery values of the lottery classification bonuses G1 to G4 related to the bonus combination are set to zero.
In the RT0, RT1, RT2, and RT3 states, the lottery values of the lottery classification bells G1 to G3 are 5000, the lottery value of the lottery division cherry G1 is 450, the lottery value of the lottery division cherry G2 is 200, and the lottery value of the lottery division watermelon G1. Is set to 600.

Regarding the lottery value of the lottery division replay G1, the value is set to 8978 in the RT0 state, 2000 in the RT1 state, 48936 in the RT2 state, and 12000 in the RT3 state.
The lottery value of the lottery classification replay G2 is set to 0 in the RT0, RT2, and RT3 states, and 10,000 in the RT1 state.
As a result, the unsuccessful (losing) lottery value that is not won in any lottery category is 39958 in the RT0 state, 36936 in the RT1 state, 0 in the RT2 state, and 37268 in the RT3 state.
As can be seen from the above description, the combined winning probability of the replay combination is set to RT2> RT1, RT3> RT0, and the RT2 state is an RT state that is advantageous for the player.

During the bonus game, the lottery value of the lottery category Cherry G1 is set to 450, the lottery value of the lottery category Cherry G2 is set to 200, the lottery value of the lottery category Watermelon G1 is set to 600, and the lottery value of all the lottery categories is set to 64286. ing.
As can be seen from the above description, the lottery values of the lottery category cherry G1, the lottery category cherry G2, and the lottery category watermelon G1 are always set to be constant.

Next, the non-advantageous state and the advantageous state of the slot machine 1 will be described.
In the present slot machine 1, the non-advantageous state is a gaming state in which the instruction function for notifying the player of information that facilitates winning is not activated, while the advantageous state is a gaming state in which the instruction function is operable. . In other words, the non-advantageous state is a gaming state in which instruction information that facilitates winning is not transmitted from the main control device 31 to the sub-control device 32, while the advantageous state is the main control device 31. This is a gaming state in which instruction information can be transmitted to the sub-control device 32.
Specifically, in the non-advantageous state, as a result of the internal lottery, information that can identify the correct pressing order in the game selected as one of the lottery classification bells G1 to G3 (3 choice bells 1 to 3) (hereinafter, The correct answer pressing order identification information) is not transmitted from the main control device 31 to the sub control device 32. The correct answer pressing order identification information includes so-called instruction information that directly indicates the operation order of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R, as well as information related to the winning lottery category. Therefore, in the non-advantageous state, the sub-control device 32 cannot know the correct answer pressing order in the game selected as one of the lottery classification bells G1 to G3 (3 selection bells 1 to 3) as a result of the internal lottery. This notification cannot be performed.

On the other hand, the advantageous state is a gaming state in which the correct control sequence identification information can be transmitted from the main control device 31 to the sub control device 32. When the main control device 31 transmits a command for instructing the correct operation order to the sub control device 32 under the advantageous state, the main control device 31 displays identification information corresponding to the type of the command on the instruction monitor NM.
In the slot machine 1, the ART state and the ART preparation state constitute an advantageous state. The ART state and the ART ready state are distinguished by the staying RT state. The staying at RT2 is the ART state, the staying at RT0, RT1 or RT3, and the bonus game are the ART preparing state. The ART ready state is a period in which an instruction to shift to the RT2 state early is performed, and the ART state is a period in which an instruction to maintain the RT2 state is performed.

1) Non-Advantageous State During the non-advantageous state, as shown in FIG. 9, first, an internal lottery process is executed in step S901, and an advantageous state transition lottery process is executed in the next step S902.

FIG. 10 shows the contents of the advantageous state transition lottery process.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the slot machine 1, the advantageous state transition lottery is executed on the condition that the lottery classification cherry G1, cherry G2 or watermelon G1 is won as a result of the internal lottery process.
The winning probability in the advantageous state transfer lottery is set to 25% when the lottery category cherry G1 is won, 100% when the lottery category cherry G2 is won, and 50% when the lottery category watermelon G1 is won.

Returning to FIG. 9, in the next step S903, it is determined whether or not the winning state is determined as a result of the advantageous state transition lottery process in step S902, and if it is determined no, the process returns to step S901. On the other hand, if YES is determined, in order to start the advantageous state, zero is set in each of the advantageous game number, the IN number, and the OUT number in step S904. Here, the number of advantageous games is an executed game number counter under the advantageous state, the IN number is a medal number counter inserted for executing the game under the advantageous state, and the OUT number is a medal paid out under the advantageous state This is a sheet counter.
In the next step S905, the ART ready state process is started and the process returns.

2) Advantageous state For the purpose of preventing slip-in, the slot machine 1 has a game in which the number of executed games in the advantageous state exceeds 1500 games and the number of medals paid out in the advantageous state. It is equipped with a limiter function that forcibly terminates the advantageous state in a game in which the difference number obtained by subtracting the number of medals inserted for execution exceeds 2400. The number of advantageous games, the number of INs, and the number of OUTs described above are variables used to determine whether or not to operate the limiter function, and the number of differences can be calculated by subtracting the number of INs from the number of OUTs.

2-1) Processing in ART Ready State As described above, in this slot machine 1, among the advantageous states, staying at RT0, RT1 or RT3 and bonus game are in the ART ready state, and the ART ready state is early. This is a period during which an instruction to shift to the RT2 state is given.
In the ART ready state process, as shown in FIG. 11, first, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the user is staying at RT2. If YES, the ART state process is started in step S1110. Return.

  If NO is determined in step S1101, an internal lottery process is executed in step S1102. In the next step S1103, 1 is added to the number of advantageous games and the bet number is added to the IN number. In the next step S1104, an extra lottery process is executed. Details of the extra lottery process will be described later.

In the next step S1105, it is determined whether or not a small role or replay has been won. If YES, the payout number is added to the OUT number in step S1106, and the process proceeds to step S1107. If it is determined, step S1106 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S1107.
In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the limiter operating condition is satisfied. If it is determined as YES, the process proceeds to step S1111 to end the advantageous state. In step S1111, the advantageous state end process is executed, and in the next step S1112, the non-advantageous state process is started and the process returns.
On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S1107, it is determined in step S1108 whether or not one of the lottery category bonuses G1 to G4 is won as a result of the internal lottery process in step S1102. If YES, the process returns to step S1101, whereas if YES is determined, the bonus winning process is started in step S1109 and the process returns. Details of the bonus winning process will be described later.

2-2) Processing during ART state The processing during ART state is executed in the advantageous state and the game period during which the user stays at RT2, as described above.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the ART state process, first, an internal lottery process is executed in step S1201, and in the next step S1202, 1 is added to the number of advantageous games and the bet number is added to the IN number. Subtract 1 from the number. Here, the number of ART games indicates the number of remaining games in which the ART state is maintained, and as is apparent from step S1202, 1 is subtracted in accordance with the execution of one game in the ART state. As the number of ART games, an initial value of 50 games is set when an advantageous state transition lottery is won in a non-advantageous state.
In the next step S1203, an extra lottery process is executed.

FIG. 13 shows the contents of the extra lottery process.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the present slot machine 1, the extra lottery process is executed on the condition that the lottery classification cherry G1, cherry G2 or watermelon G1 is won as a result of the internal lottery process.
In the extra lottery process, the number of ART games is added, and the expected number of extra games is 10 games when the lottery category Cherry G1 is won, 50 games when the lottery category Cherry G2 is won, and when the lottery category watermelon G1 is won There are 30 games each.

Returning to FIG. 12, in the next step S1204, as a result of the internal lottery process in step S1201, it is determined whether or not one of the lottery classification bells G1 to G3 has been won. Is notified of the correct pressing order, and the process proceeds to step S1206. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S1204, step S1205 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S1206.
In step S1206, it is determined whether or not a small role or replay has been won. If YES is determined, in step S1207, the payout number is added to the OUT number, and the process proceeds to step S1208. If YES, step S1207 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S1208.

In step S1208, it is determined whether the limiter operating condition is satisfied. If NO is determined, it is determined in step S1209 whether the number of ART games is zero. If YES is determined in step S1208 and YES is determined in step S1209, an advantageous state end process is executed in step S1214 to end the advantageous state, and inconvenient in the next step S1215. Start processing in state and return.
If it is determined NO in step S1209, it is determined in step S1210 whether or not one of the lottery category bonuses G1 to G4 has been won as a result of the internal lottery process in step S1201. In step S1113, the bonus winning process is started and the process returns. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S1210, it is determined in step S1211 whether or not a bell spilled eye is displayed. If NO is determined, the process returns to step S1201, whereas if YES is determined. In step S1212, the processing in the ART preparation state is started and the process returns.

2-3) Bonus winning process In the bonus winning process, it is determined whether or not the remaining period until the limiter operation is small in a game in which one of the lottery classification bonuses G1 to G4 including the bonus combination is won during the advantageous state. If it is determined, and it is determined that the amount is small, the advantageous state is forcibly terminated.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the bonus winning process, first, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the current number of advantageous games from 1500 is smaller than the number of bonus games required for digesting the bonus game. If NO in step S1401, it is determined in step S1402 whether the value obtained by subtracting the current difference number from 2400 is smaller than the net increase in the bonus game. That is, in step S1401 and step S1402, it is determined whether or not the limiter operates until the bonus combination won in the game wins and the bonus game associated with the win ends.

  Specifically, as described above, the number of payouts in the bonus game is set to 341 for the BB1 game, 231 for the BB2 game, 77 for the RB1 game, and 49 for the RB2 game. In addition, during the bonus game, a small role with seven payouts wins almost every game, so the number of games required for digestion of the BB1 game is 49 games, the number of games required for digestion of the BB2 game is 33 games, and the digestion of the RB1 game The number of games required for the game is set to 11 games, and the number of games required for the digestion of the RB2 game is set to 7 games. Further, from the above-mentioned payout number, number of games, and prescribed number (three) in the bonus game, the BB1 game net increase number is 196, the BB2 game net increase number is 132, the RB1 game net increase number is 44, RB2 The net increase in the number of games is set to 28.

If YES is determined in step S1401 and YES is determined in step S1402, an advantageous state end process is executed in step S1404 to end the advantageous state. Start processing in the favorable state and return.
On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S1402, the ART ready state process is started in step S1403 and the process returns.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present invention, in the game where one of the lottery category bonuses G1 to G4 including the bonus combination is won in the advantageous state, the bonus combination won in the game is won. Until the bonus game accompanying the winning is finished, it is determined whether or not the limiter is operated. If it is determined that the limiter is operated, the advantageous state is forcibly ended.
As a result, after the game won in any of the lottery classification bonuses G1 to G4 (hereinafter referred to as a bonus winning game), the game is in the non-advantageous state, and during the non-advantageous state, during the bonus inside (RT3) and during the bonus game However, since the advantageous state shift lottery is executed, if the advantageous state shift lottery is won, the advantageous state shifts again. Also, by dropping to the non-advantageous state in the bonus winning game, the number of lottery opportunities (number of games) of the advantageous state transition lottery until the bonus game ends is maximized, so the advantageous state is maintained until the limiter is activated. Compared to the case of continuing, it is possible to increase the probability of returning to an advantageous state before the bonus game ends.

  In addition, if it is possible to return to the advantageous state during the period from the bonus winning game to the end of the bonus game, the bonus game is a period for increasing the ball regardless of the non-advantageous state / advantageous state. For a person, it seems as if the advantageous state has continued beyond the limiter. In order to enhance the visual effect, for example, when the liquid crystal display device 24 is dropped into an unfavorable state in the bonus winning game, a message indicating that the limiter breakthrough mode is started and a bonus game are displayed. When you return to the advantageous state by the time of the end, a special effect mode that displays a message that the limiter breakthrough has succeeded, and a message that the limiter failed if it did not return. It is preferable to execute.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified in various ways within the scope of matters described in the claims.
For example, in the above embodiment, in a game where one of the lottery category bonuses G1 to G4 including a bonus combination is won during the advantageous state, the bonus combination won in the game is won, and the bonus game associated with the winning is It is determined whether or not the limiter is activated before the completion, and if it is determined that it is activated, the advantageous state is forcibly terminated, but this is not restrictive, and the remaining game until the limiter is activated The advantageous state may be forcibly terminated when the number and / or the remaining difference number becomes equal to or less than a certain value.
Moreover, a lottery may be performed when the forced termination condition is satisfied, and the advantageous state may be forcibly terminated only when the lottery is won.

1 slot machine 4L left reel 4C middle reel 4R right reel 19 start lever 20L left stop button 20C middle stop button 20R right stop button 41 CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM

Claims (1)

An internal lottery means for executing an internal lottery process for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including a bonus combination are successful according to a game start operation;
After the internal lottery process, variable display means for variably displaying a design of each display row by changing a plurality of display rows,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns and instructing to stop the change of the corresponding display columns;
Stop control means for stopping the change of the corresponding display row according to the stop instruction operation for each stop operation means and the result of the internal lottery process,
In the game in which the result of the internal lottery process results in an advantage or disadvantage due to the order of stop instruction operations for the plurality of stop operation means, instruction means for instructing the order of stop instruction operations advantageous to the player;
Advantageous state start determining means for determining whether or not to start an advantageous state in which the instruction means can be operated during a non-advantageous state in which the instruction means is not activated;
When the difference between the number of game media paid out during a series of the advantageous states minus the number of game media inserted for game execution reaches an upper limit, the advantageous state is forcibly terminated. In a slot machine comprising limit means for falling into the non-advantageous state,
A first advantageous state starting means for starting a first advantageous state in which the indicating means is activated by establishment of a starting condition during the advantageous state;
End of the first advantageous state by ending the advantageous state when a termination condition indicating that the game execution right related to the first advantageous state is exhausted is consumed according to the progress of the game in the first advantageous state. Means,
As a result of the internal lottery process in the first advantageous state, a bonus game in which a difference value obtained by subtracting the current difference number from the upper limit value is started by winning the bonus combination in the game won for the bonus combination. determines whether less than net increase number, in case of YES, regardless satisfied whether the termination condition, and a second advantageous state ending means for ending the beneficial state,
A slot machine characterized by comprising: