JP6616062B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some of the spinning machine (slot machine), which is a kind of gaming machine, increases the probability that a privilege is granted when the condition is met. For example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to increase the probability that a freezing will be performed when a display result corresponding to a role called a freeze probability varying role is displayed. The probability (probability that a privilege is given) that an opportunity to increase expectation occurs is increased.

JP 2011-115399 A

  By the way, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the display result corresponding to the freeze probability variable combination is displayed, but the attention is limited to one variable game at a time. It was lost and was not interesting.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can improve interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine that can display a special display result on a result display unit, and an allowance determination means that can determine whether or not at least display of the special display result is allowed, and establishment of a predetermined condition A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege at the opportunity, and the privilege granting means can grant the privilege when the specific value when the predetermined condition is satisfied reaches a predetermined value, When the display of the special display result is allowed, the specific value increases, and when power supply is started after the power supply is cut off when zero is set as the specific value When the setting of the gaming machine is not changed, zero set as the specific value when power supply is cut off is set as an initial value of the specific value, and a value greater than zero is the specific value. Is set as After the power supply is interrupted in case, when a change of the gaming machine settings when the power supply is started has not been performed, than zero which has been set as the specific value when the power supply is interrupted A large value is set as an initial value of the specific value, and the privilege includes a first privilege and a second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege, and the specific value is the predetermined value. The first privilege is given as the specific value increases until the special value reaches a predetermined boundary value smaller than the special value after the specific value reaches the predetermined value until the special value larger than the special value is reached. The second privilege is not granted while the ratio increases, and the first privilege is granted as the specific value increases until the specific value reaches the special value after the specific value reaches the predetermined boundary value. And the second privilege is granted Ratio is increased to be in after the specific value reaches the special value, the percentage proportion between the second benefits the first award is given be the specific value may be increased is given The gist is that the ratio of the first privilege is lower and the ratio of the second privilege is higher as the specific value is larger while the summed ratio does not change.

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

The front view which shows the surface side of a slot machine. The figure which shows winning information. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. The figure which shows an internal control state. The figure which shows an effect state. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the display content of an effect display apparatus when a specific frequency | count notification effect is performed. The figure which shows the ratio by which a privilege is provided according to specific frequency. The figure which shows the change of specific frequency. The figure which shows the ratio by which a privilege is provided according to the kind of symbol combination with which display was permitted, and specific frequency in 2nd Embodiment. In 2nd Embodiment, the figure which shows the change of the specific frequency | count, and the change of the ratio to which a privilege is provided according to the kind of symbol combination with which display was permitted, and specific frequency | count.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
A slot machine 10 as a gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 11 as a rectangular parallelepiped equipment container having an open front surface, and a front door 12 pivotally supported so as to be able to open and close with respect to the left side edge of the main body 11. And. The main body 11 is located behind the front door 12 and is supported so that the front door 12 can be opened and closed. Further, the front door 12 is provided with a locking device 12a as a locking means capable of regulating the opening of the front door 12. In the slot machine 10, the front door 12 can be opened by operating the locking device 12a.

  An effect display device 14 is disposed on the front upper portion of the front door 12. As the effect display device 14, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device, a dot matrix type display device, or the like is used. Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp La as a light emitting means for performing a light emitting effect. In addition, the slot machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp as an audio output means for performing audio effects.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a central panel 15. The central panel 15 is provided with a see-through window 16 through which the drum unit 13 disposed inside the slot machine 10 can be seen through.

  The drum unit 13 includes a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R as rotating bodies. The reels 13L, 13C, 13R constituting the drum unit 13 are arranged side by side. When the slot machine 10 is viewed from the front, the left reel 13L is on the leftmost side, and the middle is on the right side of the left reel 13L. A right reel 13R is arranged to the right of the reel 13C and the middle reel 13C.

  Symbols are arranged on each reel 13L, 13C, 13R. Twenty-one symbols are arranged on the left reel 13L. Also, 21 symbols are arranged on the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R, as with the left reel 13L. In addition, the arrangement | positioning of the symbol in each reel 13L, 13C, 13R is different.

  Each reel 13L, 13C, 13R is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel. Then, as the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate, various symbols are displayed (varied) in the see-through window 16 while continuously changing.

  When the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped, the three consecutive symbols in the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are stopped and displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions in the see-through window 16. The left reel 13L is provided with a reel sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 13L. The middle reel 13C is provided with a reel sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 13C. Similarly, the right reel 13R is provided with a reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the rotational position of the right reel 13R.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a winning line NL (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1) is formed in the symbol display area that can be seen through the see-through window 16. Yes. When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is a symbol combination (display result) for which a prize is determined, the winning line NL is an effective line to which a prize determined for the symbol combination is given.

  The see-through window 16 has nine symbol stop positions arranged in three rows and three columns so as to correspond to the upper, middle and lower stages in the vertical direction and to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The symbol is stopped and displayed. The winning line NL is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located in the middle stage of each row.

  Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with various information display sections 17 for informing information related to the variable game. The various information display unit 17 is configured by a throwable display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display unit, a stored number display unit, and a prize number display unit.

  The insertable display lamp is turned on when the bet number of the variable game can be set or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the slot machine 10. The insertable display lamp is turned off when the variable game is started, or when the maximum bet number (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The re-game display lamp is turned on when a re-game is given.

  The wait display lamp is turned on when a start operation is detected before the wait time elapses, and is turned off after the wait time elapses. The wait time is a period (time) that is set to restrict the floating game from progressing too quickly. When a start operation is detected during the wait time, each reel The rotation of 13L, 13C, 13R is set to start. In addition, after the wait time has elapsed, an enabling condition for validating the operation of the stop button for deriving the lottery result of the internal lottery is established.

  The status lamp is turned on and off as the changing game progresses. Further, the betting number display unit is composed of three lamps, and the lamps are turned on according to the betting number (the betting number) of the variable game. One lamp is lit for 1 bet (1 BET), 2 lamps are lit for 2 bets (2 BET), and all lamps are lit for 3 bets (3 BET). The stored number display section displays the number of credits stored and stored inside the machine. The award number display unit displays the number of award medals associated with the symbol combination when a symbol combination for which award medal is given (medal payout) is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Is done.

  A medal slot 18 is disposed at a lower right position of the center panel 15. The medal inserted from the medal slot 18 passes through a medal selector 19 provided inside. The medal selector 19 is provided with a medal sensor SE4 as insertion detecting means for detecting inserted medals. The medals that have passed through the medal selector 19 are stored in the hopper 26 for storing the inserted medals.

  The hopper 26 has a function of storing medals. The hopper 26 has a function of paying out medals. The medals paid out from the hopper 26 are discharged from a medal discharge port 24 formed at the lower center of the slot machine 10.

  A MAXBET button 20 is provided at the lower left position of the center panel 15. The MAXBET button 20 is a button that is operated when a bet is set as the maximum bet number of bets allowed in a single variable game.

  A settlement switch 21 is provided at the lower left position of the MAXBET button 20. The settlement switch 21 is a switch operated when paying back a medal betted or a stored and stored credit at the start of a variable game.

  Also, a start lever 22 is provided at the right position of the checkout switch 21 as a start operation means that is operated when starting the variable game. In this embodiment, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are started to rotate by operating the start lever 22 after the setting of the bet number is completed.

  At the right position of the start lever 22, stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R as stop operation means are provided. The stop button 23L is a button for stopping the rotating left reel 13L. The stop button 23C is a button for stopping the rotating middle reel 13C. The stop button 23R is a button for stopping the rotating right reel 13R. Thus, the stop button 23L corresponds to the left reel 13L, the stop button 23C corresponds to the middle reel 13C, and the stop button 23R corresponds to the right reel 13R. In addition, a tray 25 for receiving medals discharged from the medal outlet 24 is provided below the medal outlet 24.

Next, an operation for a player to play a variable game and operation modes of various devices associated with the operation will be described.
In a state where medals can be inserted into the floating game or the MAXBET button 20 can be operated, the bet number can be set by operating the MAXBET button 20. Depending on the operation of the MAXBET button 20, a credit corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target variable game is set as the bet number from the stored credits.

  In the slot machine 10, the number of bets can be set by inserting medals corresponding to the number of bets from the medal slot 18. At this time, the number of bets for one bet is set by inserting one medal, and the number of bets for three bets is set by inserting three medals. When medals exceeding the maximum number of bets that can be set in the target variable game are inserted from the medal insertion slot 18, they are stored as credits. Incidentally, a medal inserted from the medal insertion port 18 may be returned from the medal discharge port 24 without being stored in the hopper 26.

  When the MAXBET button 20 is operated, the maximum bet number is set and the winning line NL is set to be valid. The winning line NL becomes effective when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line NL becomes effective, and the control according to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line NL (award medal grant etc.) Is done.

  When the number of bets is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted, that is, when the start lever 22 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated and seen through. In the window 16, a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed so as to fluctuate. Thereafter, when the enabling condition is satisfied after the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate, the operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R is accepted. Subsequently, when the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are operated, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the operated stop buttons is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed on the upper, middle, and lower rows of the corresponding row in the fluoroscopic window 16. Is done.

  When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line NL when the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined, the symbol combination is determined. Awards are awarded.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, the symbols displayed at other symbol display positions are also determined. For this reason, in any case where nine symbols visible from the fluoroscopic window 16 are collectively defined as a display result and when a symbol combination stopped on the winning line NL is defined as a display result, the fluoroscopic window 16 Corresponds to the result display section.

  A one-time variable game is triggered by the start operation by setting the number of bets and the operation of the start lever 22, and by the stop operation including the operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R, all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R are started. The process ends when the rotation stops and the symbol combination (display result) is displayed. By the way, if the symbol combination displayed with all reels stopped rotating is a symbol combination with a prize such as award medals or replays, all reels stop rotating and symbol combinations Is displayed, the awarding determined for the symbol combination is completed, and one variation game is completed.

  An operable setting device 28 is provided on the back surface of the front door 12. The setting device 28 provided on the back surface of the front door 12 is accommodated inside the main body 11 when the front door 12 is closed.

  The setting device 28 is configured to be operable by using a predetermined key. In the following description, “the setting device 28 is operated” means that the setting device 28 is operated using a predetermined key. In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, it is allowed to change the setting of the gaming machine (setting of the slot machine 10) by operating the setting device 28. Thus, in this embodiment, the setting device 28 functions as a setting change permission unit.

  The slot machine 10 has a plurality of stages (a total of six stages from “1” to “6”) associated with payout rates of different sizes (a plurality of probabilities of giving profits to the player). A game is played under any setting. The payout rate is, for example, the probability that at least a part of the symbol combinations for which a prize is determined is allowed to be displayed, or the probability that a state advantageous to the player occurs (for example, the big bonus game is (Probability of being given) and the like.

  An operable switch 29 is provided on the back surface of the front door 12. The operation switch 29 provided on the back surface of the front door 12 is accommodated inside the main body 11 when the front door 12 is closed. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting of the gaming machine can be changed by operating the operation switch 29 in a situation where the setting device 28 is operated and the change of the setting of the gaming machine is allowed. It has become.

Next, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL will be described.
In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the symbol combinations for which a prize is determined include the big bonus stop eye, the single bonus stop eye, the cherry stop eye, the watermelon stop eye, the bell stop eye, the normal replay stop eye, and the promoted replay stop eye And there is a troll replay stop eye. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, there are a reach eye, a single spilled eye, a cherry spilled eye, a watermelon spilled eye, a bell spilled eye, and a disjoint eye, for which a prize is not determined. In the following description, the reach eyes, single spilled eyes, cherry spilled eyes, watermelon spilled eyes, bell spilled eyes, and missed eyes are collectively referred to as “outage stop eyes”.

  When the symbol combination classified as the big bonus stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, the big bonus game is generated (given). The big bonus game ends when the big bonus game end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the number of paid out medals exceeds a predetermined maximum number of payouts (for example, 264), the big bonus game end condition is established.

  When the symbol combination classified as the single bonus stop is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, a single bonus game is generated (given). The single bonus game is ended when the end condition for the single bonus game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the single bonus game is established when the end of one fluctuation game.

  When the symbol combination classified as the cherry stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, four medals are awarded as prize medals. When a symbol combination classified as a watermelon stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, six medals are awarded as award medals. Further, when the symbol combination classified as the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, eight medals are awarded as award medals.

  When the symbol combination that is normally classified as the replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, a replay is given. When a re-game is awarded, the player can play the next variable game by automatically setting the maximum bet number in the slot machine 10 without betting the bet number. When a replay is awarded, it guarantees a certain profit that the next variable game can be played without consuming medals, and no prize medal is awarded.

  When the symbol combination classified as the promotion replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, a replay is given. Further, when the symbol combination classified as the fall replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, a replay is given. In the following description, the normal replay stop eye, the promoted replay stop eye, and the fall replay stop eye are collectively referred to as a replay stop eye.

  In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, there are a first general game, a second general game, a big bonus game, and a single bonus game as internal control states. In each internal control state, different winning information lotteries are performed. In the winning information lottery, a determination is made as to whether or not display of a symbol combination for which a prize is determined is permitted.

  Next, winning information (so-called condition device combination) in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The winning information in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment includes big bonus winning information and single bonus winning information. The winning information in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment includes eleventh winning information, twenty-first winning information, thirty-first winning information to thirty-fourth winning information, and forty-first winning information to forty-six winning information. There is.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the big bonus winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game and the second general game. On the other hand, the big bonus winning information is winning information that is not won in the big bonus game or the single bonus game.

  If the stop button is operated at the timing at which the big bonus stop eye can be stopped when the big bonus winning information is won (hereinafter referred to as the “big bonus stop timing”), the big bonus stop eye will be the winning line. Stopped on NL. After the next variable game, until the big bonus game end condition is satisfied, the variable game is played under the winning information lottery when controlled by the big bonus game, and the big bonus game is given. On the other hand, when the big bonus winning information is won, when the stop button is operated at a timing at which the big bonus stop eye cannot be stopped (hereinafter referred to as “big bonus non-stop timing”), the reach eye wins Stopped on the line NL and no big bonus game is given. In this way, this is equivalent to allowing the display of the big bonus stop eye by the winning of the big bonus winning information.

  If the display of the big bonus stop eye is permitted, the big bonus winning history indicating that the display of the big bonus stop eye is allowed is carried over until the big bonus stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. . It should be noted that the big bonus winning history corresponds to control information indicating that the provision of the big bonus game is determined.

  By the way, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the situation where the big bonus winning history is carried over, it is possible to stop and display the big bonus stop eye if any winning information is not won. Even in the case of the first general game or the second general game, the big bonus winning information and the single bonus winning information are not won in the situation where the big bonus winning history is carried over.

  The single bonus winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game and the second general game. On the other hand, the single bonus winning information is winning information that is not won in the case of a big bonus game or a single bonus game.

  When winning the single bonus winning information, when the stop button is operated at the timing at which the single bonus stop eye can be stopped (hereinafter referred to as “single bonus stop timing”), the single bonus stop eye is the winning line. Stopped on NL. Then, the next variable game is played under the winning information lottery when controlled by the single bonus game, and the single bonus game is given. That is, when the single bonus stop eye is displayed, the next variable game is a variable game in the single bonus game.

  On the other hand, when the stop button is operated at a timing when the single bonus stop eye cannot be stopped when the single bonus winning information is won (hereinafter referred to as “single bonus non-stop timing”), Stopped on the winning line NL and no single bonus game is awarded. As described above, this is equivalent to allowing the display of the single bonus stop mark by the winning of the single bonus winning information.

  In addition, when the display of the single bonus stop is permitted, the information (history) indicating that the display of the single bonus stop is permitted is different from the case where the display of the big bonus stop is permitted. It is not overtaken. That is, a single bonus game is not awarded unless a stop button is operated at a single bonus stop timing in a variable game won in the single bonus winning information.

  In this embodiment, the single bonus stop eye corresponds to the special display result, and the variable game performed under the winning information lottery when controlled by the single bonus game corresponds to the variable game controlled by the special variable game To do. On the other hand, single spilled eyes correspond to non-special display results.

  In addition, when the single bonus stop information is allowed to be displayed after winning the single bonus winning information, the operation of the stop button at the single bonus stop timing corresponds to a specific stop operation. On the other hand, when the display of the single bonus stop eye is allowed, the operation of the stop button at the single bonus non-stop timing corresponds to a stop operation (non-specific stop operation) different from the specific stop operation.

The eleventh winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game, the second general game, the big bonus game, and the single bonus game.
When the eleventh winning information is won, when the stop button is operated at a timing at which the cherry stop eye can be stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as “cherry stop timing”), the cherry stop eye is placed on the winning line NL. Is stopped and four medals are awarded as prize medals. On the other hand, when the stop button is operated at a timing when the eleventh winning information is won and the cherry stop eye cannot be stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as “cherry non-stop timing”), the cherry spilling eye is won. Stopped on the line NL and no prize is awarded. This corresponds to the display of the cherry stop eye being permitted by winning the eleventh winning information.

The 21st winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game, the second general game, the big bonus game, and the single bonus game.
When the stop button is operated at a timing when the watermelon stop eye can be stopped when the 21st winning information is won (hereinafter referred to as “watermelon stop timing”), the watermelon stop eye is placed on the winning line NL. Is stopped and six medals are awarded as prize medals. On the other hand, when the stop button is operated at a timing when the watermelon stop eye cannot be stopped when the 21st winning information is won (hereinafter referred to as “watermelon non-stop timing”), the watermelon spilled eye is won. Stopped on the line NL and no prize is awarded. This corresponds to the fact that the display of the watermelon stop eye is permitted by winning the 21st winning information.

The 31st winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game, the second general game, the big bonus game, and the single bonus game.
When winning the 31st winning information, the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL regardless of the stop button operated first among the three stop buttons and the operation timing of the stop button. Medals are awarded as prize medals. This corresponds to allowing the bell stop eye to be displayed by winning the 31st winning information.

  The thirty-second winning information to the thirty-fourth winning information are winning information that can be won in either the first general game or the second general game. On the other hand, the thirty-second winning information to thirty-fourth winning information are winning information that is not won in the big bonus game or the single bonus game.

  When winning from the 32nd winning information to the 34th winning information, the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line NL is different depending on the stop button operated first. For example, when winning the 32nd winning information, if the stop button 23L among the three stop buttons is operated first (shown as “left” in the drawing), a bell stop eye is displayed on the winning line NL. The display is stopped and eight medals are awarded as prize medals. On the other hand, when winning the 32nd winning information, if the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R among the three stop buttons is operated first (indicated as “middle” and “right” in the drawing), a winning is achieved. Bell spilled eyes are stopped on line NL and no prize is awarded. This corresponds to that the display of the bell stop eye is allowed by winning one of the winning information among the thirty-second winning information to the thirty-fourth winning information.

The 41st winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game, the second general game, the big bonus game, and the single bonus game.
When the forty-first winning information is won, regardless of which stop button is operated first among the three stop buttons, the normal replay stop eye is stopped on the winning line NL and a replay is given. This corresponds to the fact that the display of the normal replay stop is permitted by winning the 41st winning information.

  The 42nd winning information and the 43rd winning information are winning information that can be won in the first general game. On the other hand, the 42nd winning information and the 43rd winning information are winning information that is not won in any of the second general game, the big bonus game, and the single bonus game.

  When winning the 42nd winning information or the 43rd winning information, the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line NL is different depending on the stop button operated first. For example, when winning the 42nd winning information, if the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons is operated first (shown as “medium” in the drawing), the promotion replay is stopped on the winning line NL. Is stopped and replay is given. On the other hand, when winning the 42nd winning information, if the stop button 23L or the stop button 23R among the three stop buttons is operated first (indicated as “left” and “right” in the drawing), a prize is awarded. A normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the line NL, and a replay is given. This is equivalent to allowing the display of the normal replay stop eye and the promotion replay stop eye by the winning of the 42nd winning information or the 43rd winning information.

  The 44th winning information to the 46th winning information are winning information that can be won in the second general game. On the other hand, the 44th winning information to the 46th winning information are winning information that is not won in any of the first general game, the big bonus game, and the single bonus game.

  When winning information of any of the 44th winning information to 46th winning information is won, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line NL differs depending on the stop button that is operated first. For example, when the 44th winning information is won and the stop button 23L is operated first among the three stop buttons, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the pay line NL, and replay is given. Is done. On the other hand, when winning the 44th winning information, if the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R is operated first among the three stop buttons, the tumble replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. A game is awarded. This corresponds to that display of the normal replay stop eye and the fall replay stop eye is permitted by winning of any of the 44th winning information to 46th winning information.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, by winning the winning information, the big bonus stop eye, single bonus stop eye, cherry stop eye, watermelon stop eye, bell stop eye, normal replay stop eye, promotion replay It is allowed to display either the stop eye or the fall replay stop eye.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning the eleventh winning information is any of the first general game, the second general game, the big bonus game, and the single bonus game. It is lower than the probability of winning 21 winning information. That is, the probability that the cherry stop eye is allowed to be displayed is lower than the probability that the watermelon stop eye is allowed to be displayed.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability that the display of the symbol combination in which the re-game is determined as an award when it is the second general game is permitted is an award when the game is the first general game. The probability is higher than the probability that the display of the symbol combination for which replay is determined is permitted. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the display of the symbol combination for which a prize medal is given as an award is permitted when the game is the first general game, and the prize medal as the prize when the game is the second general game. The probability that the display of the symbol combination for which the provision of the symbol is determined is allowed is the same probability.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the display of the symbol combination for which a prize medal is given as an award is permitted in the case of a big bonus game is the first general game or the second general game. It is higher than the probability that the display of the symbol combination for which a prize medal is given as an award is permitted.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the display of the symbol combination for which a prize medal is given as an award is permitted in the single bonus game is the first general game or the second general game. Although it is higher than the probability that display of a symbol combination for which a prize medal is given as an award is permitted, it is determined to have substantially the same probability.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, when the game is a big bonus game, the display of the big bonus stop eye and the single bonus stop eye is not allowed. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, when a single bonus game is played, the display of the big bonus stop eye and the single bonus stop eye is not allowed. The combination of symbols that can be allowed to be displayed when a single bonus game is not a single bonus game (for example, when it is a first general game) and at least a part of the symbol combination that can be permitted to be displayed. Can be different.

Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
The slot machine 10 is equipped with a power supply board 30 that converts the power supply voltage of the game arcade to a predetermined supply voltage and supplies it to various components constituting the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 is equipped with a main control board 40 as a main control unit. Further, the main control board 40 executes various processes, calculates various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. Further, the slot machine 10 is equipped with a sub control board 41 as a sub control unit that executes effect control according to the gaming state. The sub control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

Hereinafter, the power supply substrate 30 will be described.
The power supply board 30 is provided with a power supply circuit 30 a that converts the power supply voltage of the game arcade to the supply voltage to the slot machine 10. The power supply circuit 30 a is connected to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41.

  Further, the power supply substrate 30 is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 30b. The power-off monitoring circuit 30b is connected to the power circuit 30a. The power-off monitoring circuit 30b monitors the voltage value of the supply voltage from the power circuit 30a. Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 30b monitors whether the supply voltage has decreased (decreased) to a predetermined value. The power-off monitoring circuit 30b outputs a power-off signal when the supply voltage is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. The power-off signal output from the power-off monitoring circuit 30b is output to the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41. Incidentally, the situation where the supply voltage decreases to a predetermined value is, for example, a situation where the power is turned off or a power failure occurs.

  Further, the power supply board 30 includes a backup power supply 30c made of, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The backup power supply 30c is connected to the power supply circuit 30a. The supply voltage from the power supply circuit 30a is supplied to the backup power supply 30c. The main control RAM 40c of the main control board 40 and the sub control RAM 41c of the sub control board 41 store the stored contents (when the supply voltage decreases or when there is no supply voltage, depending on the voltage supplied from the backup power source 30c ( Control information).

Next, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 has a main control CPU 40a that executes control operations in a predetermined order, a main control ROM 40b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 40a, and a main control board that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 40c is provided.

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to reels 13L, 13C, and 13R constituting the drum unit 13, reel sensors SE1 to SE3, medal sensor SE4, and hopper 26. Various information display units 17 are connected to the main control board 40. Further, a MAXBET button 20, a settlement switch 21, a start lever 22, and stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are connected to the main control board 40. Further, the setting device 28 and the operation switch 29 are connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  A first position signal is input from the reel sensor SE1 to the main control CPU 40a according to the rotation position of the rotating left reel 13L. A second position signal is input from the reel sensor SE2 to the main control CPU 40a in accordance with the rotation position of the middle reel 13C that is rotating. Similarly, a third position signal is input to the main control CPU 40a from the reel sensor SE3 according to the rotation position of the rotating right reel 13R. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the rotation and stop of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R based on the first to third position signals.

  Each time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal, a medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the MAXBET button 20 is operated, a control signal indicating that the MAXBET button 20 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the settlement switch 21 is operated, a control signal indicating that the settlement switch 21 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  When the start lever 22 is operated, a control signal indicating that the start lever 22 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when any one of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R is operated, a control signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the setting device 28 is operated, a control signal indicating that the setting device 28 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the operation switch 29 is operated, a control signal indicating that the operation switch 29 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  A main control program is stored in the main control ROM 40b. The main control ROM 40b stores a winning information table in which a winning probability for each winning information is determined. In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, a winning information determination table that is referred to for each setting of the gaming machine is stored in the main control ROM 40b. In the slot machine 10, a winning information table that is referred to for each setting of the gaming machine is further stored in the main control ROM 40b for each internal control state. The winning information determination table is used in winning information lottery (so-called role lottery). The winning information determination random number is generated in the main control board 40. The random number used as the winning information determination random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

  In the winning information lottery, the type of winning or winning information is determined. That is, since the type of the winning information is determined by the winning information lottery, this corresponds to determining whether or not display of the symbol combination in which the prize is determined is permitted by the winning information lottery. Furthermore, in the winning information lottery, this corresponds to determining the type of display result that is allowed to be displayed. The main control CPU 40a controls the internal control state. Depending on the type of internal control state, the main control CPU 40a performs various processes (for example, winning information lottery).

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 41b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control RAM 41c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. The effect display device 14 is connected to the sub control CPU 41a. In addition, a decoration lamp La is connected to the sub control CPU 41a. Further, a speaker Sp is connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  A sub control program is stored in the sub control ROM 41b. The sub-control ROM 41b also has a display effect pattern showing the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern showing the sound output mode of the speaker Sp, and a light emission effect pattern showing the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La. Is remembered.

  The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. Specifically, the secondary control RAM 41c stores secondary status information (such as a flag) relating to the internal control status by the secondary control CPU 41a.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
When receiving a control signal indicating that the main control CPU 40a is operated from various buttons or the like, the main control CPU 40a executes a predetermined control determined by the control signal. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the various information display units 17 each time by inputting various control signals and performing various controls. Further, when award medal is awarded, the main control CPU 40a outputs a driving signal to the hopper 26 when the credit upper limit number is exceeded, and pays out one medal every time the driving signal is output. To control. Note that the main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 26 when paying out credits, and controls to pay out medals for the credits.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 or when a control signal is input from the MAXBET button 20. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits in accordance with the operation of the MAXBET button 20. Further, when the number of credits is increased by inserting medals, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits. Then, the main control CPU 40a causes a game startable state in which a variable game can be performed when the bet number of 3 bets is set.

  Subsequently, when the control signal from the start lever 22 is input in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs lottery information lottery. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs the winning information lottery in response to the start operation.

  The main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning information determination random number, and performs the winning information lottery with reference to the winning information determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b based on the winning information determination random number. In the winning information lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines winning information to be won using a winning information determination table corresponding to the setting of the gaming machine and the internal control state. In addition, when no winning information is won in the winning information lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c result display information (such as a flag) that can identify a symbol combination permitted to be stopped and displayed by the determined winning information ( Set). Incidentally, the main control CPU 40a is able to specify that the display of the big bonus stop eye is allowed when the winning information lottery is determined and the big bonus winning history is stored. Result display information is stored (set) in the main control RAM 40c.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a displays result display information that can identify a symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed in the determined winning information when the winning game for which the winning information has been determined ends. Erase (clear). Note that in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there is no result display information that can identify a gap, and when the result display information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c, it is determined that the main control CPU 40a is out of place. Is configured to be identified.

  In the present embodiment, since the winning information lottery determines whether or not the display of the single bonus stop eye corresponding to the special display result is allowed, the main control CPU 40a that performs the winning information lottery is determined. Functions as an allowance determination means. Further, controlling the variable game based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery performed under the winning probability of the single bonus game is equivalent to controlling the variable game with the special variable game. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a that performs the winning information lottery under the winning probability of the single bonus game and controls the variable game based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery functions as the special variable game control means.

  Further, as described above, since the single bonus stop display is not allowed in the single bonus game, in the winning information lottery performed under the winning probability of the single bonus game, the single bonus winning information is not won. Therefore, when the variable game is controlled based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery performed under the winning probability of the single bonus game, that is, when the variable game is controlled by the special variable game, the single corresponding to the special display result Display of bonus stop eyes is not allowed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to start a variable game when a control signal is input from the start lever 22 (after performing predetermined processing such as winning information lottery). Furthermore, the main control CPU 40a outputs a lottery result of the winning information lottery and a variable game start command indicating the internal control state in which the variable game is performed to the sub control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 40a inputs the control signal from the start lever 22 and starts to rotate the reels 13L, 13C, 13R in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game. The reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are controlled. Incidentally, the variable game start command to the sub-control CPU 41a can be output in accordance with the start of rotation of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R.

  Subsequently, when the control signal from the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control) for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the control signal. Further, the main control CPU 40a grasps information on the rotation position and stop position of each reel based on the position signal from the reel sensor corresponding to each reel. That is, the position signal from each reel sensor causes the main control CPU 40a to specify the rotation state of each reel while each reel is rotating, while each reel is not rotating (stopped). The main control CPU 40a is made to identify the stop state. The main control CPU 40a does not perform stop control for the rotating reel until a control signal is input from the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R.

  Further, when the control signal from the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R is input, the main control CPU 40a outputs various control signals corresponding to the control signal to the sub control CPU 41a. The control signals from the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R cause the sub-control CPU 41a to grasp the operation status of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R, that is, which stop button is operated and the order in which the stop buttons are operated. .

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
Based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery, the main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of each reel within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing at which each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated, Stop any symbol combination. When the main control CPU 40a stops each reel that is rotating, the main control CPU 40a stores the selected reel in the main control ROM 40b in accordance with the selected winning information and the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R. Based on the control data for stop control, stop control for stopping and displaying the symbol combination is performed.

  The main control CPU 40a may perform stop control using different stop control data depending on the operation order of the three stop buttons and the operation timing of the stop buttons even in the situation where the same winning information is won. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs control to stop the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R as the rotating body functions as a stop control unit.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a reads the result display information from the main control RAM 40c, and determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the read result display information is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Further, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a identifies the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL from the position signal input along with the stop of the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R, and the symbol combination. Is a symbol combination that is permitted to be stopped and displayed in the result display information.

  In the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a stops at the result display information when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is a symbol combination that is permitted to be stopped and displayed by the result display information. The winning of a combination of symbols allowed to be displayed (a winning of a combination) is determined. On the other hand, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a stops the display of the result display information when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is not the symbol combination permitted to be stopped and displayed by the result display information. Non-winning (non-winning of a combination) of a symbol combination that is allowed to be determined is determined.

  The main control CPU 40a performs control to give a prize associated with the symbol combination when determining the winning of the symbol combination permitted to be stopped and displayed by the result display information in the winning determination. For example, the main control CPU 40a performs control to give four medals as award medals when determining the cherry stop-winning prize.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a re-game when determining winning of a symbol combination in which a re-game is determined as a prize. As control for giving a replay, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which a winning is determined. Further, when determining the winning of the symbol combination, the main control CPU 40a outputs a winning instruction command for instructing the symbol combination determined to be winning to the sub-control CPU 41a.

Next, a description will be given of processing related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various commands such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the display content of the effect display device 14 and the sound of the speaker Sp are executed so as to execute various effects based on the content instructed by the command. The output mode and the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La are controlled. When the sub-control CPU 41a does not input a winning instruction command, the sub-control CPU 41a grasps that a symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the stop status of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R, it is understood from the stop status that the symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. it can. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing various effects each time a variable game start command is input.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, the power-off process is performed by the main control CPU 40a. Similarly, when the supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, the power-off process is performed by the sub-control CPU 41a.

  In the power-off process performed by the main control CPU 40a, a process for storing and holding the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c is performed. In the power-off process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a, a process for storing and holding the storage contents of the sub-control RAM 41c is performed. The main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a perform the power-off process in response to the input of the power-off signal.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on to the slot machine 10, the main control CPU 40a performs the power-on process. Similarly, when the slot machine 10 is powered on, the power-on process is performed by the sub-control CPU 41a. In the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a, the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c stored or retained are restored, or the initial contents are stored in the main control RAM 40c, thereby initializing the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c. Processing is performed. In the power-on process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a, the stored contents of the sub-control RAM 41c stored or held are restored, or the initial information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to store the contents of the sub-control RAM 41c. The process of initializing is performed. Incidentally, the storage content stored in the main control RAM 40c and the storage content stored in the sub control RAM 41c are at least partially different.

  The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the setting device 28 is operated in the power-on process. When the setting device 28 is not operated, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of restoring the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on process. On the other hand, when the setting device 28 is operated, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for initializing the storage contents of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on process. Further, when the setting device 28 is operated and the operation switch 29 is operated, the main control CPU 40a changes the setting of the gaming machine according to the operation of the operation switch 29 in the power-on process, and after the change Setting information capable of specifying the setting of the gaming machine is stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the power-on process, when the setting device 28 is operated, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal indicating that the setting device 28 has been operated to the sub control CPU 41a.

  When the control signal indicating that the setting device 28 has been operated is input in the power-on process, the sub control CPU 41a performs a process for initializing the storage contents of the sub control RAM 41c. On the other hand, in the power-on process, when the control signal indicating that the setting device 28 has been operated is not input, the sub control CPU 41a performs a process of restoring the stored contents of the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, the mode of transition of the internal control state will be described based on FIG.
When shifting the internal control state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a state instruction command indicating the transfer-destination internal control state to the sub control CPU 41a. By inputting the state instruction command, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control CPU 40a shifts to the second general game when determining the winning of the promotion replay stop in the first general game. Further, when determining the winning of the big bonus stop in the first general game, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the big bonus game. When the transition from the first general game to the big bonus game is made, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the first general game when the big bonus game end condition is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the single bonus game when determining the single bonus stop winning in the first general game. When the transition from the first general game to the single bonus game is made, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the first general game when the termination condition of the single bonus game is satisfied.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the first general game when determining the winning of the fall replay stop in the second general game. The main control CPU 40a shifts to the big bonus game when determining the big bonus stop winning in the second general game. When the transition from the second general game to the big bonus game is made, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the second general game when the big bonus game end condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a shifts to the single bonus game when determining the single bonus stop winning in the second general game. When the transition from the second general game to the single bonus game is made, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the second general game when the end condition of the single bonus game is satisfied.

Next, based on FIG. 5, the mode of transition of the production state will be described.
In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a normal effect state, a chance effect state, a standby state, an advantageous effect state, and a big bonus effect state are controlled as effect states. Also, various performance states are controlled by the sub-control CPU 41a.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs control to shift to the big bonus effect state when the winning of the big bonus stop is instructed in the effect state other than the big bonus effect state (a big bonus game is given). When the big bonus game ends, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to shift to the effect state before the shift to the big bonus effect state. For example, when the big bonus game is given from the normal performance state and the state is shifted to the big bonus game state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to shift from the big bonus performance state to the normal performance state when the big bonus game ends. .

  Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform control to shift the effect state when the winning of the single bonus stop is instructed in the effect state other than the big bonus effect state (single bonus game is given), The control which continues the production state which is staying is performed.

  The sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of medals paid out after the transition to the big bonus effect state (after the big bonus game is given) in the big bonus effect state. When the number of medals paid out after shifting to the big bonus effect state exceeds the maximum payout number (for example, 264) and the end condition of the big bonus game is satisfied, Control to shift to the production state before the production state transition is performed.

Here, the contents of control in the normal performance state will be described.
When the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won in the normal performance state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a chance transfer lottery. The chance transfer lottery in the present embodiment is performed under a symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed, that is, under a winning probability corresponding to winning information that has been won. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning probability is higher when the eleventh winning information having a lower probability of winning than the twenty-first winning information is won than when the twenty-first winning information is won. Below is a chance transfer lottery. Note that the random number used in the chance transfer lottery may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

  When the chance transfer lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a stores the chance transfer information indicating that the shift to the chance effect state is determined in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to erase the chance transition information from the sub-control RAM 41c in response to the transition from the chance effect state to the normal effect state or the standby state. Further, when the chance transition information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c during the control of the normal performance state, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to shift from the normal performance state to the chance performance state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs an advantageous transition lottery when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won in the normal performance state. The advantageous transfer lottery in the present embodiment is performed under a symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed, that is, under a winning probability corresponding to winning information that has been won. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning probability is higher when winning the eleventh winning information having a lower probability of winning than the twenty first winning information, compared to winning the twenty first winning information. Below is an advantageous lottery. The random number used in the advantageous transfer lottery may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

  When the advantageous transfer lottery is won, the secondary control CPU 41a stores advantageous transition information indicating that the transition to the advantageous performance state is determined in the secondary control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a controls to delete the advantageous transition information from the sub-control RAM 41c when the transition from the advantageous effect state to the normal effect state is triggered. In addition, during the control of the normal performance state, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to shift from the normal performance state to the standby state when the advantageous transition information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is described that the chance transfer lottery and the advantageous transfer lottery are performed when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won in the normal performance state. Various specifications can be considered as the specifications for performing the chance transfer lottery and the advantageous transfer lottery when winning information or the 21st winning information is won.

  For example, when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won, the chance transfer lottery and the advantageous transfer lottery can be performed in one lottery. In addition, when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won, the chance transfer lottery is performed first, and when the chance transfer lottery is not won, the advantageous transfer lottery can be performed. . Similarly, when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won, the advantageous transfer lottery is performed first, and when the advantageous transfer lottery is not won, the chance transfer lottery can be performed. In addition, when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won, after one of the chance transfer lottery and the advantageous transfer lottery is performed, the other lottery is performed regardless of the result of the lottery, If any lottery is won, it may be configured to give priority to a lottery that is advantageous to the player (advantageous transfer lottery).

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is a variable game that does not allow the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R to be operated first in the normal performance state, and any one of the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R is stopped. Penalty will be given if is first operated. The sub-control CPU 41a gives a penalty to the player by giving a penalty. When a penalty is awarded in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the chance transfer lottery and the advantageous transfer lottery are not performed even when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won.

Next, the control content in the chance effect state will be described.
In the chance effect state, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game performed in the chance effect state in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the number of chance stays in the sub-control RAM 41c when shifting from the normal effect state to the chance effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of chance stays every time a fluctuating game is performed in the chance effect state, and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)". Then, when the number of chance stays after the subtraction becomes “0 (zero)”, the end condition of the chance effect state is established, and the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the chance effect state to the normal effect state. Take control.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an advantageous transition lottery when winning the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information in the chance effect state. Note that the winning probability of the advantageous transition lottery in the chance effect state is higher than the winning probability of the advantageous transition lottery in the normal effect state. That is, when in the chance effect state, it is easier to win the advantageous transition lottery than in the normal effect state, and the chance effect state is more advantageous for the player than the normal effect state.

  When the advantageous transfer lottery is won, the secondary control CPU 41a stores advantageous transition information indicating that the transition to the advantageous performance state is determined in the secondary control RAM 41c. In addition, during the control of the chance effect state, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to shift from the chance effect state to the standby state when the advantageous transition information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, the control contents in the standby state will be described.
In the standby state, the sub-control CPU 41a operates the stop button to stop and display the bell stop eye when the winning information of any of the 32nd winning information to the 34th winning information is instructed. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating (order of stop operations). For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the standby state and is instructed to win the 34th winning information, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a navigation effect that instructs to operate the stop button 23R first among the three stop buttons. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates the operation order of the stop button for stopping and displaying the promotion replay stop eye when the winning of the 42nd winning information or the 43rd winning information is instructed in the standby state. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled to execute the navigation effect. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may execute a navigation effect instructing to operate the stop button 23C first among the three stop buttons when the winning of the 42nd winning information is instructed in the standby state. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. Then, in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to shift from the standby effect state to the advantageous effect state when the promotion replay stop winning prize is instructed.

Next, the control contents in the advantageous effect state will be described.
In the advantageous effect state, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed in the advantageous effect state in the sub control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the standby effect state to the advantageous effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the advantageous stay count in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of advantageous stays every time the variable game is played in the advantageous effect state, and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)".

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to win one of the 44th winning information to the 46th winning information when the number of advantageous stays is not “0 (zero)” in the advantageous effect state. In such a case, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop button for stopping and displaying the normal replay stop eye. On the other hand, in the advantageous effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a instructs the winning of any winning information among the 44th winning information to the 46th winning information when the number of advantageous stays is “0 (zero)”. If it is, the navigation effect for navigating the operation sequence of the stop button for stopping and displaying the normal replay stop eye is not executed.

  That is, when the number of advantageous stays is “0 (zero)”, the operation order of the stop buttons for stopping and displaying the normal replay stop eye is navigated more than when the number of advantageous stays is not “0 (zero)”. There are fewer opportunities to perform navigation effects.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the transition from the advantageous effect state to the normal effect state when the winning replay stop prize is instructed when the advantageous stay count is “0 (zero)” in the advantageous effect state. I do. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a continues to control the advantageous effect state in the advantageous effect state when the winning of the fall replay stop is instructed when the advantageous stay frequency is not “0 (zero)”.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has a stop button for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye when the winning information of any of the 32nd winning information to the 34th winning information is instructed in the advantageous effect state. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates the operation sequence of the stop button for stopping and displaying the promotion replay stop eye when the winning of the 42nd winning information or the 43rd winning information is instructed in the advantageous effect state. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute the navigation effect to be performed.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a privilege grant lottery for determining whether or not to grant a privilege may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The privilege grant lottery in the present embodiment is different from the above-described chance transfer lottery and advantageous transfer lottery.

  In the present embodiment, in the privilege grant lottery, selection (determination) of whether to grant a privilege among the first privilege and the second privilege is performed along with the determination of whether or not to grant a privilege. Incidentally, the 1st privilege in this embodiment is supposed to determine the shift to a chance production state. The second privilege in the present embodiment is that the transition to the advantageous effect state is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the 1st privilege becomes the same as the privilege given when winning a chance transfer lottery, and the 2nd privilege is the privilege given when winning an advantageous transfer lottery. It is the same.

  And in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, privilege provision lottery is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the normal performance state. Moreover, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the probability that provision of privilege will be determined becomes high, so that there are many specific times when predetermined conditions are satisfied. In the slot machine 10, the privilege grant lottery is not necessarily performed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the privilege grant lottery may not be performed when the specific number of times is small.

  In addition, the situation where privilege grant lottery is not performed is equivalent to the ratio which shows that the ratio of privilege grant determined in privilege grant lottery does not determine privilege grant. Incidentally, even if the bonus grant lottery is performed, if the probability of determining the bonus grant in the bonus grant lottery is “0%”, the same phenomenon as when the bonus grant lottery is not performed occurs. Therefore, not only the situation where the privilege grant lottery is not performed, but also the situation where the probability that the privilege grant is determined by the privilege grant lottery is “0%”, the rate at which the privilege grant is determined by the privilege grant lottery Corresponds to a ratio indicating that the granting of the privilege is not determined.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 performs a specific number of times notification effect that notifies the specific number of times. And the player can grasp | ascertain the present specific frequency | count by the production content of specific frequency alert | report effect. Incidentally, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to count up to “21” a specific number of times.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 6 (a)-(d), the production | presentation aspect of specific frequency notification effect is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the count notification image KG is displayed on the effect display device 14 in the normal effect state. The count notification image KG includes seven unit images TG1 to TG7. When the specific number is “0 to 7”, the count notification image KG is displayed in the first display state.

  When the specific number is “0 (zero)”, all the unit images TG1 to TG7 are displayed in the first display mode. When the specific number is “1 to 7”, the unit images TG1 to TG7 of the count notification image KG displayed in the first display state are displayed in the second display mode according to the specific number.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, for example, when the specific number is “4”, four unit images TG1 among the unit images TG1 to TG7 of the count notification image KG displayed in the first display state. While -TG4 is displayed in the second display mode, the remaining unit images TG5-TG7 are displayed in the first display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, when the specific number of times exceeds “8”, the count notification image KG is displayed in the second display state. At the same time, the unit images TG1 to TG7 of the count notification image KG displayed in the second display state change the display mode according to the specific number of times. In the present embodiment, when the specific number of times increases from “7” to “8”, the count notification image KG is displayed by switching from the first display state to the second display state, and the unit image TG1 is the second image. The remaining unit images TG <b> 2 to TG <b> 7 are displayed in the first display mode while the display mode is maintained, and the fact that the specific number of times is “8” is notified.

  When the count notification image KG is displayed in the second display state, the count notification image KG is displayed using a wider display area than when the count notification image KG is displayed in the first display state. The Therefore, when the count notification image KG is switched from the first display state to the second display state, it is possible to make it appear that the possibility that the privilege is given increases as the specific number of times increases.

  Incidentally, although details will be described later, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the specific number is less than “8”, there is no possibility that a privilege is given according to the specific number, but the specific number is “ When it is “8 or more”, a privilege may be given according to a specific number of times. Therefore, by switching from the first display state to the second display state and displaying the count notification image KG, the privilege can be given according to the specific number of times from the situation where the privilege is not likely to be given according to the specific number of times. Can be effectively notified that the state has been switched to a situation where there is a possibility of being granted.

When the specific number is “14”, the count notification image KG is displayed in the second display state, and all the unit images TG1 to TG7 are displayed in the second display mode.
As shown in FIG. 6D, when the specific number of times exceeds “14” thereafter, the count notification image KG is displayed in the second display state, while the unit images TG1 to TG7 of the count notification image KG. Changes the display mode according to the specific number of times. In the present embodiment, when the specific number increases from “14” to “15”, the count notification image is displayed in the second display state, and the unit images TG1 to TG7 displayed in the second display mode are displayed. Among them, the unit image TG1 is displayed in the third display mode to notify that the specific number is “15”.

  Incidentally, although details will be described later, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, although the privilege may not be granted when the specific number of times does not reach “15”, the specific number of times reaches “15”. From there is no possibility that benefits will not be granted. Therefore, by displaying at least a part of the unit notification images TG1 to TG7 of the count notification image KG displayed in the second display state in the third display mode, a privilege may not be given according to the specific number of times. It is possible to effectively notify that the situation has been switched from a certain situation to a situation where there is no possibility that the privilege is not granted according to the specific number of times.

  The situation in which the unit image is displayed in the first display mode is a situation in which the unit image is displayed in gray. The situation in which the unit image is displayed in the second display mode is a situation in which the unit image is displayed in blue. The situation in which the unit image is displayed in the third display mode is a situation in which the unit image is displayed in red. That is, the color of the unit image changes when the display mode of the unit image is switched.

  The specific number of times of the present embodiment includes the number of times that the single bonus stop display corresponding to the special display result is allowed, that is, the number of times the single bonus winning information is won. Then, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of specific times increases by 1 when an event in which the display of the single bonus stop is permitted.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition that triggers the bonus grant lottery can be established when a symbol combination other than a single spill is displayed on the winning line NL. That is, the predetermined condition can be established when any symbol combination of the cherry stop eye, the watermelon stop eye, the bell stop eye, and the replay stop eye is displayed on the winning line NL. In addition, the predetermined condition can be established when any symbol combination of the cherry spilled eyes, the watermelon spilled eyes, the bell spilled eyes, and the missed eyes is displayed on the winning line NL. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, although the predetermined condition is not established when the single bonus stop eye is displayed on the winning line NL, the predetermined condition is triggered when the single bonus stop eye is displayed on the winning line NL. You may comprise so that can be materialized.

  For this reason, the specific number of times of the present embodiment corresponds to the number of times that the single bonus stop display corresponding to the special display result is continuously allowed. Further, in consideration of the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the single bonus stop eye is displayed on the winning line NL (result display portion) even if the display of the single bonus stop eye is permitted. The specific number of times can be said to be the number of times that single spilled eyes have been continuously displayed on the winning line NL.

  Here, based on FIG. 7, according to the specific number of times when the predetermined condition is established, the probability (ratio) that the first privilege is given and the probability (ratio) that the second privilege is given are first. This will be described together with the probability (ratio) that at least one of the bonus and the second bonus will be given. In the drawing, the probability that the first privilege is granted is “the grant rate of the first privilege”, the probability that the second privilege is given is “the grant rate of the second privilege”, and the first privilege. The probability that at least one of the second benefits will be granted (hereinafter simply referred to as “probability that a privilege will be granted”) will be indicated as “total privilege grant rate”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the specific number of times is “0 (zero) to 7”, the privilege grant lottery is not performed. Therefore, the probability that the privilege is granted is “0%”. When the specific number of times reaches “8”, there is a possibility that the provision of the privilege is determined. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the specific number of times “8” corresponding to the number of times that the possibility of giving a privilege according to the specific number of times is equivalent to the number of allowable privileges.

  When the specific number of times is “8 to 10”, there is a possibility that the provision of the first privilege will be determined, but there is no possibility that the second privilege will be determined. The probability that the provision of the privilege will be determined is increased. Then, when the specific number of times reaches “11”, there is a possibility that the provision of the second privilege is determined.

  In addition, when the specific number is “11-14”, there is a possibility that the privilege may not be granted, but the probability that the grant of the first privilege is determined and the grant of the second privilege will increase as the specific number of times increases. Any of the determined probabilities will be higher. When the specific number of times reaches “15”, the grant of the privilege is always determined, and the possibility that the privilege is not granted is eliminated. For this reason, in this embodiment, the specific number of times “15” corresponding to the number of times the privilege is always given according to the specific number of times corresponds to the number of times of grant.

  In addition, when the specific number is “15 to 18”, the probability that the grant of the second privilege is determined does not exceed the probability that the grant of the first privilege is determined. The probability that the provision of the second privilege is more advantageous than the first privilege is increased while the probability that the provision of the second privilege is determined is reduced.

  After that, after the specific number of times reaches “19”, the probability that the grant of the second privilege is determined exceeds the probability that the grant of the first privilege is determined, and the higher the specific number of times, the first While the probability that the grant of the privilege is determined is reduced, the probability that the grant of the second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege is determined is increased. Then, when the specific number of times reaches “21” corresponding to the upper limit number of times, the provision of the second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege is always determined.

Hereinafter, control related to the determination of granting of a privilege based on the specific number of times will be described.
The sub control CPU 41a counts the specific number of times in the sub control RAM 41c. In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the specific number of times is increased and updated every time an event to be counted a specific number of times occurs until a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the specific number of times from when the power is turned on until the first predetermined condition is satisfied and the specific number of times from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the next predetermined condition is satisfied are: Counted.

  The sub-control CPU 41a adds “1” to the specific number of times stored in the sub-control RAM 41c when the winning of the single bonus winning information is instructed, that is, when the display of the single bonus stop is permitted.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the specific number of times in the sub-control RAM 41c when the display of the single bonus stop eye is not permitted, that is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the bonus grant lottery according to the specific number of times. I do.

  As shown in FIG. 7, for example, when the specific number of times is “12”, the sub-control CPU 41a grants the first privilege with a probability of 60% in the privilege grant lottery, and the probability with a probability of 6%. 2 is granted, and the remaining 34% is determined not to be granted.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the bonus grant lottery when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the probability that the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times referred to when the bonus grant lottery is performed when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability is less than or equal to the probability of granting the privilege.

  Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a sets the specific number stored in the sub control RAM 41c to “0 (zero)”, and initializes the specific number of times counted. Thereby, the probability (ratio) that a privilege is provided according to the specific number of times is initialized. For example, when the specific number being counted is “12” and the specific number is initialized, the specific number is “0 (zero)”, and the probability that the privilege is given is “12”. "66%" at the time of "" is changed to "0%" when the specific number of times is "0 (zero)". That is, the specific number of times is initialized to “0 (zero)”, and the probability that the privilege is granted is initialized to “0%”.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 41a restarts counting the specific number of times until the predetermined condition is satisfied again after performing the privilege grant lottery and initializing the specific number of times and the probability of granting the privilege according to the specific number of times. In other words, after the probability that the privilege is granted becomes less than the probability that the privilege is determined according to the specific number of times referred to when the privilege grant lottery is performed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the privilege is specified again. As the number of times increases, the probability (ratio) that a privilege is granted increases.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the chance transfer information in the sub-control RAM 41c when the grant of the first privilege is determined by the privilege grant lottery. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the advantageous transition information in the sub-control RAM 41c when the grant of the second privilege is determined by the privilege grant lottery. Thus, in this embodiment, when a privilege grant is determined by a privilege grant lottery according to a specific number of times, a chance that is more advantageous than the normal performance state is stored by storing chance transition information and advantageous transition information. The sub-control CPU 41a that shifts to the effect state or the standby state (later, the advantageous effect state) and gives a privilege functions as the privilege giving means.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the specific number of times counted in the sub control RAM 41c by the specific number of times notification effect in the normal effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the specific number of times in the specific notification effect by controlling the display state of the count notification image KG and the display mode of the unit images TG1 to TG7. .

Next, control related to a specific number of times in the power-off process and the power-on process will be described.
In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a also stores and holds the specific number of times stored in the sub control RAM 41c in the power-off process.

Then, if the setting device 28 is not operated when the power is turned on, the sub control CPU 41a returns the stored specific number of times to the sub control RAM 41c.
That is, if the setting device 28 is not operated when the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the specified number of times stored and held when the first predetermined condition is established after the power is turned on. A bonus granting lottery is performed according to the specific number of times, which is defined as the number of specific times from when the power is turned on until the first predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when the setting device 28 is not operated when the power is turned on, “6” is stored and held as the specific number of times, and the first predetermined condition is satisfied after the power is turned on. When the specific number of times is “7”, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a bonus grant lottery according to the specific number of times “13 (= 6 + 7)”. Incidentally, the “specific number of times from when the power is turned on until the first predetermined condition is satisfied” includes at least a single bonus corresponding to the special display result from when the power is turned on until the first predetermined condition is satisfied. The number of times that the stop eye display is allowed is included.

  On the other hand, if the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on, the sub control CPU 41a determines a value to be stored as a specific number of times in the sub control RAM 41c with power on. When the value stored as the specific number of times is determined by lottery, the sub control CPU 41a stores the value as the specific number of times in the sub control RAM 41c. Incidentally, when the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 41a selects a value to be stored as the specific number of times from among the values to which no privilege is given according to the specific number of times. Lottery.

  That is, when the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 41a draws a lottery when the power is turned on when the first predetermined condition is established after the power is turned on. A bonus granting lottery is performed according to the specified number of times, which is defined as the number of times that the specified number of times from when the power is turned on to the first specified condition until the first predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on, the specific number of times determined by lottery when the power is turned on is “6”, and the first predetermined condition after the power is turned on When the specific number of times until is established is “7”, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the bonus grant lottery according to the specific number of times “13 (= 6 + 7)”.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the specific number of times from when the power is turned on until the first predetermined condition is satisfied until the first predetermined condition is satisfied after the power is turned on. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to notify the user. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a has been turned on regardless of whether or not the setting device 28 has been operated when the power is turned on and the specific number of times actually stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that the specific number of times until the first predetermined condition is satisfied is notified by the specific number of times notification effect. That is, when the power is turned on, the specific number of times notification effect is performed regardless of whether or not the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on and the specific number of times actually stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The specific number of times notified first is “0 (zero)”. Therefore, until the first predetermined condition is satisfied after the power is turned on, the specific number notified by the specific number notification effect may be different from the specific number actually stored. Thus, the specific number of times notified in the specific number notification effect is the same until the first predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of whether or not the setter 28 is operated. It is difficult to infer from the specific number of times notified by the specific number of times notification effect.

  In the present embodiment, the specific number of times stored and held in the sub control RAM 41c when the setting device 28 as the setting instruction means is not operated when the power is turned on is set as the power is turned on. This corresponds to the initial number of times obtained. In addition, in the present embodiment, the specific number of times determined by lottery by the sub-control CPU 41a when the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on is the initial number that can be set when the power is turned on. Equivalent to.

Here, based on FIG. 8, the change of the specific frequency in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment and the change of the probability (ratio) where a privilege is provided according to the specific frequency will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the single bonus winning information is won in the situation where the specific number of times is “9” in the normal performance state, that is, when the display of the single bonus stop eye is allowed, the specific number of times is “1” increases, and the specific number increases from “9” to “10”. When the stop button is operated at the single bonus non-stop timing in the variation game won by the single bonus winning information, the single spilled eyes are stopped and displayed on the winning line NL.

  In addition, when the single bonus winning information is won again in the next floating game, the specific number further increases from “10” to “11”. Thereby, it switches from the situation where the 2nd privilege cannot be provided according to the specific number of times to the situation where the 2nd privilege can be provided according to the specific number of times. In this variable game, when the stop button is operated at the single bonus stop timing, the single bonus stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Thereby, a single bonus game is awarded, and the next variation game is controlled by the special variation game.

  In the next floating game (variable game in the single bonus game), since the single bonus winning information is not won, the display of the single bonus stop is not permitted and the specific number of times is not increased. .

  Then, in the variable game in the single bonus game, when the 31st winning information is won and the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the bonus is given according to the specific number of times “11”. Grant lottery is performed. In this specific grant lottery, it is determined that the first privilege is granted with a probability of 49%, the second privilege is granted with a probability of 1%, and the privilege is not granted with a probability of 50%.

  At this time, when it is determined not to grant a privilege, the normal performance state continues. On the other hand, when it is decided to give the first privilege, the normal production state is shifted to the chance production state, and when it is decided to give the second privilege, the advantageous production from the normal production state. Transition to the state.

  Further, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific number of times is initialized, and the specific number of times is changed from “11” to “0 (zero)”. Accordingly, the probability that the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times is initialized, so that the probability that the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times becomes “0%”. At this time, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the benefit is given to “0%” which is less than or equal to “50%” of the probability that the privilege is given according to the specific number of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied. (The probability that a privilege is granted is reduced according to a specific number of times).

  When the normal performance state is continued after the specific number of times is initialized, if the single bonus stop eye is continuously displayed in the variable game and the single spilled eyes are continuously displayed, the specific number of times is again set. As the number increases (increases), the probability that a privilege is granted according to a specific number of times increases.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The benefit is given at a ratio corresponding to the specific number of times including the number of times the single bonus stop display corresponding to the special display result is permitted from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the next predetermined condition is satisfied. Is granted. Furthermore, the proportion of the privilege granted increases as the specific number of times increases. For this reason, it is possible to entertain the game while paying attention to how much the specific number of times increases (increases) from when the predetermined condition is satisfied to when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the rate at which the privilege is granted is equal to or less than the rate at which the privilege is granted when the predetermined condition is satisfied. For this reason, it is possible to repeatedly entertain each time a predetermined condition is satisfied with a game property that increases the expectation that the privilege is given by increasing the specific number of times.

  In addition, a single bonus may be given by allowing the display of a single bonus stop (allowing the next variable game to be controlled by a special variable game). While expecting the possibility of a bonus game being given, it is possible to entertain changes in the rate at which the bonus is decided to be given.

  (2) When it is configured such that the grant of a privilege is determined at a rate corresponding to the specific number of times each time the specific number of times increases, for example, the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times until the specific number of times reaches a predetermined number of times. It is necessary to set the rate at which the privilege is given when the specific number of times is a predetermined number in consideration of the rate to be given. When configured in this way, it may be difficult to quickly and accurately perform gaming machine development, and the ratio setting such as the ratio at which privileges are granted in situations where the number of specific times is small must be set to a very low value. There was a possibility that the degree of freedom was also hindered.

  However, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the ratio that the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times is configured to be equal to or less than the ratio that the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thus, it is not necessary to consider the ratio at which the privilege is given according to the specific number of times until the specific number of times reaches the predetermined number. For this reason, it becomes possible to easily set the rate at which a privilege is granted when the specific number of times reaches a predetermined number of times, and it becomes possible to quickly and accurately develop a gaming machine.

  In addition, since it is not necessary to consider the rate at which the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times until the specific number of times reaches the predetermined number, it is not necessary to set the rate at which the privilege is granted when the specific number of times is small. . As a result, it is possible to set the rate at which the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times so that the grant of the privilege can be sufficiently expected even in a situation where the specific number of times is low, and the rate at which the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times The degree of freedom of setting is also expanded, and it becomes easy to improve the interest.

  (3) The specific number of times is the number of times that the single bonus stop display is continuously allowed. In addition, when a single bonus game corresponding to the special display result is displayed on the winning line NL and a single bonus game is given, a variable game played in the single bonus game (a variable game controlled by a special variable game) In this case, the display of the single bonus stop is not allowed.

  For this reason, when the single bonus stop eye is displayed, the specific number of counts ends. As a result, in a situation where it is possible to display the single bonus stop eye, the specific number of times increases by not continuing to display the single bonus stop eye, and the game is played under a gaming property in which the ratio of the bonus is increased. Can entertain.

  (4) A predetermined condition can be established by stopping and displaying a symbol combination different from the single spilled pattern corresponding to the non-special display result on the winning line NL (result display unit). Thereby, it is possible to entertain the game while paying attention to how much the specific number of times increases until the symbol combination different from the single spilled eyes is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL.

  (5) After the specific number of times reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, “11”, “18”, etc.), it becomes easier to give the second privilege having a higher advantage than before reaching the predetermined number of times. For this reason, until the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to entertain the game while enhancing the sense of expectation that the specific number of times increases and the privilege with high advantage is given.

  (6) When turning on the power, if the setting of the gaming machine is changed, the specific number of times stored and held is initialized, whereas if the setting of the gaming machine is not changed, it is held and held In the case of a specification in which the specific number is restored, it may be possible to specify whether or not the setting of the gaming machine has been changed only by grasping whether or not the specific number has been initialized.

  However, if the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on, the value set as the specific number of times is initially determined by lottery to determine whether or not the setting of the gaming machine has been changed. This can be difficult to identify. Thereby, the enjoyment of guessing the setting of the gaming machine can be provided, and the situation that causes a decrease in interest with the change of the setting of the gaming machine can be suppressed.

  By the way, “a situation that will cause a decrease in interest due to a change in the settings of the gaming machine” is a situation where it can be assumed that the setting of the gaming machine before the change of the setting of the gaming machine is an advantageous setting for the player In this case, when it is specified that the setting of the gaming machine has been changed, it is assumed that the setting has been changed to an unfavorable setting, thereby causing a decrease in interest.

  (7) The privilege is not given according to the specific number of times until the specific number reaches “8” corresponding to the privilege allowable number. On the other hand, after the specific number of times reaches “8”, a privilege may be given according to the specific number of times. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game by paying attention to whether or not the specific number of times reaches “8”.

  (8) If the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won, that is, if display of cherry stop eyes or watermelon stop eyes is allowed, a predetermined condition may be satisfied, and chance transfer lottery or advantageous transfer A lottery will also be held. By the way, when winning the chance transfer lottery, the same privilege as when the first privilege is granted is granted, and when winning the advantageous transfer lottery, the second privilege is granted. The same benefits will be given.

  For this reason, even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the person who wins the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is given a privilege than when the other 31st winning information is won. The expectation to this will increase. Therefore, even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game is also made to pay attention to the winning information that triggers the establishment of the predetermined condition, that is, the type of display result that can be displayed (the type of the predetermined condition). Can be entertained.

  (9) After the specific number of times reaches “15” corresponding to the number of times of grant, the grant of the privilege is always determined according to the specific number of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, after the specific number of times reaches “15”, the proportion of the first privilege grant corresponding to the privilege having a lower advantage is lower as the specific number is larger, whereas the advantage is higher as the specific number is higher. The ratio at which the provision of the second privilege corresponding to the higher privilege is determined is increased. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game by paying attention to the fact that the specific number approaches “15” corresponding to the number of times of grant.

  (10) When it is a single bonus game (when the variable game is controlled by a special variable game), the symbol combination that can be displayed in the winning information lottery is not a single bonus game (the variable game is specially changed) At least partly differs from the symbol combinations that can be allowed to be displayed in the winning information lottery when not controlled by the game). As a result, when it is a single bonus game, it is easy to execute a variable game that is different from when it is not a single bonus game. For this reason, it becomes possible to change the game by becoming a single bonus game, and it is possible to suppress the tiredness of the game while improving the interest. Therefore, the player can be entertained for a long period of time, and the interest can be effectively improved.

  (11) As the specific number of times increases, the count notification image KG is switched from the first display state to the second display state, and the count notification image KG is displayed using a wide display area. For this reason, it becomes easy to recognize that the ratio of granting a privilege has changed greatly, such as the possibility that the privilege is given increases as the specific number of times increases.

  (12) The count notification image KG when the specific number of times increases from the number of times that the privilege may not be granted according to the specific number of times to the number of times that the privilege may be granted according to the specific number of times. Is switched from the first display state to the second display state. Thus, by switching from the first display state to the second display state and displaying the count notification image KG, from a situation where there is no possibility that a privilege is given according to the specific number of times, according to the specific number of times. Thus, it is possible to effectively notify that the situation has been switched to a situation where a privilege may be granted.

  (13) When the specific number of times increases from the number of times that the privilege may not be granted according to the specific number of times to the number of times that the privilege is not likely to be granted according to the specific number of times, in the second display state At least a part of the unit images TG1 to TG7 of the displayed count notification image KG is displayed in the third display mode, and the display mode of the count notification image KG is changed. As described above, by displaying at least a part of the unit notification images TG1 to TG7 of the count notification image KG displayed in the second display state in the third display mode, no privilege is given according to the specific number of times. It is possible to effectively notify that the situation has been switched from a situation where there is a possibility that a privilege is not granted according to the specific number of times (a privilege is always granted).

(Second Embodiment)
Next, 2nd Embodiment of a gaming machine is described according to FIG.9 and FIG.10. In addition, the same code | symbol as 1st Embodiment is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the detailed description and drawing are abbreviate | omitted.

  In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, a chance transfer lottery or an advantageous transfer lottery is performed under a winning probability corresponding to the type of symbol combination (display result) permitted to be displayed and the specific number of times. In the second embodiment, the “chance transfer lottery winning probability” is a rate at which the first privilege is granted, and the “advantageous transfer lottery winning probability” is the rate at which the second privilege is granted. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a capable of performing the chance transition lottery or the advantageous transition lottery and determining the provision of the privilege functions as the privilege determination means. Thus, in this embodiment, when granting a privilege is determined, the type of the privilege (first privilege or second privilege) is also determined.

  Chance transfer lottery and advantageous transfer lottery are when the eleventh winning information is won to display cherry stop eyes and when the twenty first winning information is won to display watermelon stop eyes To be done.

  In the present embodiment, winning the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information, that is, allowing the display of the cherry stop eye or the watermelon stop eye corresponds to establishment of the grantable condition. In the present embodiment, winning the eleventh winning information corresponds to the establishment of the first grantable condition, and winning the twenty-first winning information corresponds to the establishment of the second assignable condition. . In addition, since the grantable condition is satisfied by allowing the display of the cherry stop eye and the watermelon stop eye to be satisfied, in this embodiment, the cherry stop eye and the watermelon stop eye correspond to the special display result, The type corresponds to the type of special display result.

  In the second embodiment, in a situation where the types of symbol combinations that are allowed to be displayed are the same, the granting of a privilege is more easily determined as the specific number of times increases. Further, in the second embodiment, under the same specific number of times, when the display of a symbol combination with a low display-permissible ratio is permitted, that is, when the assignable condition of a type with a low establishment probability is established. It is easy to determine the granting of benefits.

  Incidentally, in the second embodiment, “establishment of a grantable condition of a type with a low probability of establishment” corresponds to winning eleventh winning information with a lower probability of winning than the twenty-first winning information. In other words, “establishment of a grantable condition type with a high probability of establishment” corresponds to winning the 21st winning information having a higher winning probability than the eleventh winning information.

  Here, based on FIG. 9, the probability that the first privilege is granted according to the type of the grantable condition (the type of symbol combination permitted to be displayed) and the specific number of times when the grantable condition is satisfied ( The ratio (proportion) and the probability (proportion) that the second privilege is granted will be described together with the probability (proportion that the privilege is granted) that at least one of the first privilege and the second privilege is granted.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the specific number is “0 (zero) to 7”, the chance transfer lottery and the advantageous transfer lottery are performed under the normal winning probability regardless of the specific number. Incidentally, if the specific number of times is “0 (zero) to 7” and the eleventh winning information is won, the chance transfer lottery is won with a probability of 10%, and the advantageous transfer lottery with a probability of 5%. Win. In addition, when the specific number of times is “0 (zero) to 7” and the 21st winning information is won, the advantageous transition lottery is won with a probability of 8%, and the advantageous transition lottery is with a probability of 2%. Win.

  In addition, when the eleventh winning information is won, when the specific number of times is “8 to 14”, the privilege may not be granted, but the more the specific number of times is given, the more the first privilege is given. And the probability that the provision of the second privilege is determined are both high. In addition, when winning the 21st winning information, when the specific number of times is “8 to 16”, the privilege may not be granted, but as the specific number of times increases, the grant of the first privilege is determined. And the probability that the provision of the second privilege is determined are both high.

  In this way, the chance transfer lottery and the advantage transfer lottery are performed under the normal winning probability until the specific number reaches “8”, but when the specific number reaches “8”, the winning is higher than the normal winning probability. Chance transfer lottery and advantageous transfer lottery are performed under probability. At this time, the count notification image KG displayed on the effect display device 14 is switched from the first display state to the second display state. Therefore, when the count notification image KG is switched from the first display state to the second display state, it is made to grasp that the rate at which the privilege is given has increased from the normal rate to a rate higher than the normal rate. It becomes possible.

  In addition, when winning the eleventh winning information, if the specific number of times has reached “15”, the granting of the privilege is always determined, and there is no possibility that the privilege will not be granted. On the other hand, when winning the 21st winning information, if the specific number of times has reached “17”, the granting of the privilege is always determined, and there is no possibility that the privilege will not be granted. As described above, the number of specific times that the provision of the privilege is always determined is smaller in the case of winning the eleventh winning information having a lower probability of winning than the twenty-first winning information. In the present embodiment, the specific number of times “15” when winning the eleventh winning information corresponds to the number of times of grant, and the specific number of times “17” when winning of the twenty-first winning information corresponds to the number of times of grant.

  In addition, when winning the eleventh winning information, if the specific number of times is “15, 16”, the probability that the grant of the second privilege is determined does not exceed the probability that the grant of the first privilege is determined. However, the greater the specific number of times, the lower the probability that the provision of the first privilege will be determined, while the higher the probability that the provision of the second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege will be determined. Further, when winning the 21st winning information, if the specific number of times is “17, 18”, the probability that the grant of the second privilege is determined does not exceed the probability that the grant of the first privilege is determined. However, the greater the specific number of times, the lower the probability that the provision of the first privilege will be determined, while the higher the probability that the provision of the second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege will be determined.

  In addition, when winning the eleventh winning information, when the specific number of times is “17, 18”, the probability that the grant of the second privilege is determined exceeds the probability that the grant of the first privilege is determined. As the number of specific times increases, the probability that the grant of the first privilege is determined decreases, while the probability that the grant of the second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege is determined increases. Further, when winning the 21st winning information, when the specific number of times is “19, 20”, the probability that the grant of the second privilege is determined exceeds the probability that the grant of the first privilege is determined. As the number of specific times increases, the probability that the grant of the first privilege is determined decreases, while the probability that the grant of the second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege is determined increases.

  In addition, when winning the eleventh winning information, if the specific number of times has reached “19”, the provision of the second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege is always determined. On the other hand, when winning the 21st winning information, when the specific number of times has reached “21”, the grant of the second benefit that is more advantageous than the first privilege is always determined. Thus, the number of specific times that the grant of the second privilege is always determined is smaller in the case of winning the eleventh winning information having a lower probability of winning than the twenty-first winning information.

  Further, when the eleventh winning information is won when the specific number is “8-19”, the probability that the grant of the first privilege or the second privilege is determined is “10-21”. This is the same as the probability that the grant of the first privilege or the second privilege when the 21st winning information is won is determined. For example, when the eleventh winning information is won when the specific number is “10”, the first probability is the same as the case where the twenty-first winning information is won when the specific number is “12”. The grant of the second privilege or the second privilege is determined. By comprising in this way, it becomes easy to grasp | ascertain the difference (advantage) of the value when winning the 11th winning information and winning the 21st winning information. By the way, in the present embodiment, when the eleventh winning information is won, the grant of the privilege is determined with the same probability as the situation where the specific number of times is “2” more than the case where the twenty-first winning information is won. .

Hereinafter, control related to the determination of granting of a privilege according to the type of grantable conditions that have been established and the specific number of times will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a increases and updates the specific number of times every time an event to be counted a specific number of times occurs until the grantable condition is satisfied. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the specific number of times in the sub-control RAM 41c when the eleventh win information or the twenty-first win information is instructed, that is, when the grantable condition is satisfied, A process (chance transition lottery or advantageous transition lottery) for determining the grant of a privilege according to the specific number of times is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, for example, when the eleventh winning information is instructed when the specific number of times is “12”, the sub control CPU 41 a gives the first privilege with a probability of 56%. That is, it is determined that the second privilege is granted with a probability of 10%, and the privilege is not granted with a probability of 34%. On the other hand, when the winning of the 21st winning information is instructed when the specific number is “12”, the sub-control CPU 41a gives the first privilege with a probability of 33%, with a probability of 7%. It is decided to give the second privilege and not give the privilege with a probability of 60%.

  In addition, when the grantable condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a performs a chance transition lottery or an advantageous transition lottery and initializes a specific number of times. As a result, the winning probability of the chance transfer lottery or the advantageous transfer lottery is initialized to the normal winning probability.

  In addition, when the chance transfer lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a stores chance transfer information indicating that the shift to the chance effect state is determined in the sub control RAM 41c. Further, when the advantageous control lottery is won, the secondary control CPU 41a stores advantageous transition information indicating that the transition to the advantageous performance state is determined in the secondary control RAM 41c. In this embodiment, when a chance transition lottery or an advantageous transition lottery is won under the winning probability according to the type of grantable conditions established and the specific number of times, a privilege is given by storing the chance transition information and the advantageous transition lottery. The sub-control CPU 41a to function functions as privilege provision means.

  Here, based on FIG. 10, a change in the specific number of times in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a type of symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed (type of grantable condition), and a rate at which a privilege is given according to the specific number of times Will be described. In FIG. 10, when the single bonus stop eye display is allowed, the stop button is operated at the single bonus non-stop timing to display a single spilled eye.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in a situation where the specific number of times is “9” in the normal performance state, when the single bonus winning information is won and the single bonus stop display is permitted, the specific number of times is “1”. The specific number increases from “9” to “10”. Thereby, the winning probability of the chance transfer lottery when the cherry stop eye display is allowed increases from 13% to 33%, and the winning probability of the advantageous transfer lottery remains 7%. In addition, when the display of the watermelon stop is permitted, the winning probability of the chance transition lottery increases from 10% to 13%, and the winning probability of the advantageous transition lottery increases from 5% to 7%.

  Further, in the next floating game, when the display of the single bonus stop is allowed again, the specific number further increases from “10” to “11”. Thereby, the winning probability of the chance transfer lottery when the cherry stop eye display is allowed increases from 33% to 42%, and the winning probability of the advantageous transfer lottery increases from 7% to 8%. In addition, when the display of the watermelon stop is permitted, the winning probability of the chance transition lottery increases from 13% to 23%, and the winning probability of the advantageous transition lottery remains 7%.

  Furthermore, in the next floating game, when the display of the single bonus stop is allowed, the specific number increases from “11” to “12”. Thereby, the winning probability of the chance transfer lottery when the cherry stop eye display is permitted increases from 42% to 56%, and the winning probability of the advantageous transfer lottery increases from 8% to 10%. In addition, when the display of the watermelon stop is allowed, the winning probability of the chance transfer lottery increases from 23% to 33%, and the winning probability of the advantageous transfer lottery remains 7%.

  After that, when the display of the single bonus stop is permitted again in the next floating game, the specific number is further increased from “12” to “13”. Accordingly, the winning probability of the chance transfer lottery when the display of the cherry stop eye is permitted increases from 56% to 65%, and the winning probability of the advantageous transfer lottery increases from 10% to 15%. In addition, when the display of the watermelon stop is permitted, the winning probability of the chance transfer lottery increases from 33% to 42%, and the winning probability of the advantageous transfer lottery increases from 7% to 8%.

  Note that, in any of the variable games shown in FIG. 10, if the cherry stop eye or watermelon stop eye display is allowed, the chance transfer lottery winning probability when the cherry stop eye display is allowed is 10%, which is advantageous The winning probability of the transfer lottery is 5%, the winning probability of the chance transfer lottery when the display of the watermelon stop is allowed is 8%, and the winning probability of the advantageous transfer lottery is 2%.

As described in detail below, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (3), (6), (10), and (11) of the first embodiment.
(14) With the establishment of the grantable condition as a trigger, the granting of the privilege is determined at a rate according to the type of the grantable condition that has been established and the specific number of times. For this reason, it is possible not only to focus on whether or not the grantable condition is satisfied, but also to entertain the game by paying attention to the type of grantable condition and the specific number of times when the grantable condition is satisfied.

  Furthermore, the specific number of times includes at least the number of times that the single bonus stop display corresponding to the special display result is allowed. As a result, it can be noticed whether or not it is allowed to display the bell stop eye, and how the specific number of times changes and the rate at which the provision of the privilege is determined changes You can entertain and entertain the game.

  In addition, a single bonus may be given by allowing the display of a single bonus stop (allowing the next variable game to be controlled by a special variable game). While expecting the possibility of a bonus game being given, it is possible to entertain changes in the rate at which the bonus is decided to be given.

  (15) Under a situation where the types of conditions that can be granted are the same, a privilege is easily given as the specific number of times increases. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game while paying attention to the increase of the specific number of times until the grantable condition is satisfied.

  (16) Under a situation where the specific number of times is the same, a privilege is more likely to be given as the type of grantable condition having a lower probability of establishment is established. For this reason, when the grantable condition can be satisfied, it is possible to entertain the game by expecting that a grantable condition of a type having a lower probability of establishment is satisfied.

  (17) The type of privilege in the case of granting a privilege is determined together with the grant of the privilege at a rate corresponding to the type of grantable condition and the specific number of times. For this reason, depending on the type of grantable conditions to be established and the specific number of times, not only the rate at which privileges are granted, but also the rate of determining the type of privilege (for example, the rate at which advantageous benefits are granted) , You can entertain the game.

  (18) When the eleventh winning information is won and the grantable condition is met, after the specific number of times reaches “15” corresponding to the number of grants, the predetermined condition is met as a trigger according to the specific number of times. Granting of benefits is always determined. On the other hand, when the grantable condition is established by winning the 21st winning information, after the specific number of times reaches “17” corresponding to the number of grants, the special condition is given according to the specific number of times. Granting is always determined. In this way, by making the number of times corresponding to the number of grants different depending on the type of grantable conditions that are established, firstly, it is noted that the specific number of times reaches a small number of grants, and then other types of grantable conditions exist. It is possible to entertain the game by noting that the specific number of times reaches the number of times of grant when established.

  (19) The grantable condition can be satisfied by allowing display of cherry stop eyes or watermelon stop eyes corresponding to a special display result determined from a display result in which a prize is determined. Thus, when it is configured so that the grant of a privilege is determined in a situation where it is possible to display a symbol combination in which the award is determined, in the situation where the privilege is granted, the award is also given together with the privilege. The interest of the player can be improved effectively. Moreover, even if it is a situation where a privilege is not provided, it can suppress that an interest falls by giving a prize.

  (20) For example, when the specific number of times is “12” (first number of times), when the eleventh winning information is won and the first grantable condition is satisfied, When the specific number of times is “14” (second number of times greater than the first number of times), when the 21st winning information is won and the second grantable condition is satisfied, Are the same. In this way, it is possible to easily set the ratio at which the grant of a common privilege is determined by making it the same as the rate at which the grant of the privilege is determined when different grantable conditions are established. it can. At the same time, since the relationship of the level of advantage due to the relationship between the types of grantable conditions that are established and the specific number of times does not become complicated, it becomes easy for the player to grasp the level of the level of advantage, and the game is easily enjoyed.

  (21) When the grantable condition is satisfied, the ratio at which the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times is set to be equal to or less than the ratio at which the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times when the grantable condition is satisfied. By comprising, it becomes unnecessary to consider the ratio by which a privilege is provided according to specific number of times until specific number of times reaches predetermined number of times. For this reason, it becomes possible to easily set the rate at which a privilege is granted when the specific number of times reaches a predetermined number of times, and it becomes possible to quickly and accurately develop a gaming machine. In addition, since it is not necessary to consider the rate at which the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times until the specific number of times reaches the predetermined number, it is not necessary to set the rate at which the privilege is granted when the specific number of times is small. . As a result, it is possible to set the rate at which the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times so that the grant of the privilege can be sufficiently expected even in a situation where the specific number of times is low, and the rate at which the privilege is granted according to the specific number of times The degree of freedom of setting is also expanded, and it becomes easy to improve the interest.

  (22) The specific number of times increases from the number of times the chance transition lottery or advantageous transition lottery is performed under the normal winning probability to the number of times the chance transition lottery or advantageous transition lottery is performed with a higher probability than the normal winning probability When the count notification image KG is switched from the first display state to the second display state, the count notification image KG is displayed using a wide display area. Thus, by switching from the first display state to the second display state and displaying the count notification image KG, from the situation where the chance transfer lottery or the advantageous transfer lottery is performed under the normal winning probability, It is possible to effectively notify that the player has switched to a situation in which a chance transfer lottery or an advantageous transfer lottery is performed under a winning probability higher than the winning probability.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above-described embodiment, the first privilege that is determined to shift to the chance effect state, which is more easily shifted to the advantageous effect state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal effect state, and the shift to the advantageous effect state is determined. Only one of the two benefits may be defined as a privilege.

  -In the advantageous performance state of the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the period of the said advantageous performance state may be extended. In other words, in the advantageous performance state, so-called “addition” may be performed.

  -The privilege in the said embodiment is not restricted to a 1st privilege and a 2nd privilege. For example, it is good also as a privilege that the period of the advantageous production state advantageous to a player is extended, or the period of the advantageous production state becomes easy to be extended. Further, it may be a benefit that the chance effect state period advantageous to the player is extended or that the chance effect state period is easily extended.

-In the said embodiment, it does not need to be comprised so that the setting of a gaming machine can be changed.
-In the said embodiment, when the power supply is cut | disconnected, it does not need to be comprised so that the memory content of the sub control RAM 41c can be stored. That is, the storage contents of the sub control RAM 41c may be initialized by turning off the power.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that the stored specific frequency | count may be alert | reported by a specific frequency alert | report effect, even after the power supply is performed until the first predetermined condition is satisfied. When configured in this way, when the power is turned on, the specific number of times that is initially notified in the specific number of times notification effect is a value that can be given a privilege according to the specific number of times (when the setting device 28 is operated) It is possible to grasp that the setting device 28 is not operated. In this way, by creating an opportunity (situation) in which it is possible to grasp that the setting device 28 is not operated, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of selecting a slot machine for playing a game.

  In the above embodiment, even if the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on, the specific number of times stored and held in the sub control RAM 41c may be restored. Good. Even in such a configuration, it is difficult to specify whether or not the setting of the gaming machine has been changed. In addition, when the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on, a specific number of times may be initialized (“0 (zero)” is set).

  In the above embodiment, even if the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on, if the setting of the gaming machine is not changed, it is stored and held in the sub control RAM 41c. When the specific number of times is returned and the setting of the gaming machine is changed, a value stored as the specific number of times may be selected.

  In the above embodiment, when the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on, the value stored as the specific number of times is selected from among the values that can be given a privilege according to the specific number of times. May be. In addition, when the setting device 28 is operated when the power is turned on, a value that can be given a privilege according to the specific number of times and a value that the privilege is given according to the specific number of times are stored as the specific number of times. You may comprise so that the value to do may be drawn.

  -For the specific number of times in the above embodiment, after the single bonus stop eye is allowed to be displayed, one or both of the single bonus stop eye and the single spilling eye are actually displayed (stop display) on the winning line NL. It may be the number of times.

  -The display of a predetermined symbol combination (for example, the normal replay stop eye) determined from among the symbol combinations in which a prize different from the single bonus stop eye corresponding to the special display result is allowed for the specific number of times in the above embodiment is allowed. It is also possible to configure so that the number of performed times is included. The specific number of times may be the number of times that an event in which the display of the single bonus stop is permitted and an event in which the display of a predetermined symbol combination is allowed are consecutive. In this case, the game can be entertained not only by stopping single bonuses and single spills, but also by noting whether display of a predetermined symbol combination is allowed and noting that they are continuous. Also, for example, when an event that allows display of a predetermined symbol combination occurs, the specific number increases by 1, while when an event that allows display of a single bonus stop is generated, the specific number increases by 2. You may comprise so that it may increase. That is, the easiness of increasing the specific number of times (or difficulty of increasing) may be made different depending on the display result that is allowed to be displayed or the type of display result that is not allowed to be displayed.

  The specific number of times in the above embodiment may be the number of times that single spilled eyes different from the single bonus stop eye corresponding to the special display result are allowed continuously. In this case, the specific number of times does not increase when the single bonus stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL.

In the above embodiment, there is no need to provide an upper limit for counting the specific number of times.
-In the above embodiment, after the specific number of times reaches the number of times of grant, the ratio of determining the grant of the privilege with lower advantage is lower as the specific number of times is higher, while the benefit of higher privilege is higher as the specific number of times is higher. It is not necessary to configure so that the rate at which the grant is determined is high.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the ratio that a privilege will be provided according to specific frequency may fall as specific frequency increases. In the case of such a configuration, the game can be enjoyed under a game nature that expects that a predetermined condition will be established early and a chance that the provision of a privilege will be determined with a high probability. When configured in this manner, in the first embodiment, when a predetermined condition is established, a privilege is given at a rate corresponding to the specific number of times, and the privilege is set at a rate equal to or higher than the rate at which the privilege is granted. The ratio at which benefits are granted is reduced, and the percentage at which benefits are granted decreases as the specific number of times increases again.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, even if it does not comprise so that provision of a privilege (2nd privilege) with high advantage may become easy to be determined, so that there are many specific times, for example, the advantage is so high that there are few specific times You may comprise so that a privilege may be provided easily. In such a configuration, when the number of specific times is small, a privilege is granted at a low rate, but a privilege with a high degree of advantage is easy to be given. Players can be entertained under a game where it is difficult to receive high-priced benefits.

-In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the privilege frequency | count and grant frequency | count. However, it is preferable that the number of grants is determined by a number that is equal to or greater than the permissible number of benefits.
In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of single bonus stop eye may be used, and a specific single bonus stop eye may be a special display result. At this time, there may be one kind of single bonus stop eye determined as a specific single bonus stop eye or a plurality of kinds. Further, the special display result is the single bonus stop, but it may be the big bonus stop. In this case, the variable game performed in the big bonus game corresponds to a variable game controlled by the special variable game.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment, you may comprise so that the ratio that a privilege is provided may change according to specific frequency, whenever a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when the specific number of times is “10”, the benefit when the number of times that the predetermined condition has been satisfied is “20 times” is greater than the case where the number of times that the predetermined condition has been satisfied is “10”. You may comprise so that may be provided easily. When configured in this way, the specific number of times is initialized when the predetermined condition is satisfied, but the rate at which the privilege is granted is not initialized, and the rate at which the privilege is granted becomes the specified rate. It can be equivalent.

In the first embodiment, even when the specific number of times does not reach “8” corresponding to the privilege allowable number, it may be configured such that the grant of the privilege can be determined according to the specific number of times.
-In the said 1st Embodiment, you may change the satisfaction opportunity of predetermined conditions. For example, the establishment of the predetermined condition is not limited to the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL (result display unit), but the symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed or the passage of a predetermined period (time or the number of variable games). You may decide by. In addition, you may change the kind of symbol combination used as the opportunity of establishment of predetermined conditions. For example, the predetermined condition may be established only when the replay stop eye wins. When configured in this way, when the cherry stop eye wins, the player can be entertained under the gameability in which the specific number of times does not increase due to the winning, but the chance of further increasing the specific number of times continues. In addition, although the replay stop eye and the cherry stop eye were mentioned here as an example, other symbol combinations may be used. Naturally, it may be a symbol combination (for example, a gap or a bell spilled eye) for which no prize is determined.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment, you may comprise so that a predetermined condition may be satisfied when the display of the symbol combination used as the opportunity for a predetermined condition to be permitted is permitted. That is, even if the symbol combination that triggers the establishment of the predetermined condition is not actually displayed, the predetermined condition may be satisfied only by allowing the combination to be displayed.

  In the first embodiment, if the specific number of times from the establishment of the predetermined condition to the establishment of the next predetermined condition can be specified, the specific number of times counted may not be initialized. Even if it is configured to continue counting the specific number of times in the sub control RAM 41c even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, if the value counted as the specific number of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied is stored, Next, the specific number of times from the establishment of the predetermined condition to the establishment of the next predetermined condition can be specified from the difference between the values counted as the specific number of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the first embodiment, the first privilege may not be the same as the privilege given when winning the chance transfer lottery, and the second privilege is given when winning the advantageous transfer lottery. The benefits may not be the same.

  In the first embodiment, the predetermined condition may be established when the single bonus stop eye corresponding to the special display result is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL (result display portion). Furthermore, even when the display of the single bonus stop eye is allowed, the specific number of times may not be increased when the single bonus stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. In this case, the specific number of times corresponds to the number of times that a single spilled eye different from the single bonus stop eye corresponding to the special display result is displayed.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment, you may comprise so that a chance transfer lottery and an advantageous transfer lottery may not be performed. Even in such a case, it is possible to shift the effect state to the chance effect state or the standby state (later advantageous effect state) by means of privilege grant lottery.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment, you may comprise so that determination of whether a privilege should be provided may be performed whenever the specific frequency increases. That is, when a predetermined condition is established, a privilege is given at a rate corresponding to a specific number of times, and a rate at which a privilege is given at a rate equal to or less than a rate at which the privilege is given may not be given. .

  -In the said 1st Embodiment, you may comprise so that privilege provision lottery may not be performed in the condition where the penalty is provided. Moreover, you may comprise so that a specific frequency may not increase or it may be hard to increase a specific frequency in the situation where the penalty is provided.

  In the first embodiment, the increase in the specific number of times and the privilege grant lottery according to the specific number of times may be performed in an effect state other than the normal effect state. Further, in the second embodiment, the process of determining whether to grant a privilege (chance transition lottery, advantageous transition lottery) according to the increase in the specific number of times and the type of grantable condition that has been established and the specific number of times is a normal performance state. You may perform in the production state other than. For example, if “extend the period of the advantageous performance state” is a privilege, in the advantageous performance state, the number of specific times increases, the privilege grant lottery according to the specific number of times, Accordingly, even if the process for determining the provision of the privilege is performed, it is difficult to give a sense of incongruity to the game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the advantageous performance state.

  In the second embodiment, if the specific number of times from the establishment of the grantable condition to the establishment of the next grantable condition can be specified, the specific number of counts does not have to be initialized. Even when the sub-control RAM 41c is configured to continue counting a specific number of times even if the grantable condition is satisfied, if the value counted as the specific number of times when the grantable condition is satisfied is stored, The specific number of times from the establishment of the assignable condition to the establishment of the next assignable condition can be specified from the difference between the value and the value counted as the specific number of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the second embodiment, the “privilege lottery when the predetermined condition is met” may or may not be performed in the first embodiment. For example, in the second embodiment, when “the bonus grant lottery is triggered when the predetermined condition is met”, when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won, both the grantable condition and the predetermined condition are However, only one of the conditions may be satisfied, or any of the conditions may be satisfied. In the second embodiment, when the privilege grant lottery is performed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, depending on the specific number of times from when the grantable condition or the predetermined condition is satisfied until the next grantable condition or the predetermined condition is satisfied. It can also comprise so that provision of privilege may be determined, and it can also comprise so that provision of privilege may be determined according to the specific number of times corresponding to the conditions established by counting the specific number of times according to conditions.

  For example, when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won, both the grantable condition and the predetermined condition are satisfied, and the winning information such as the 31st winning information is won. Rather than the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information being won, the possibility that a privilege is given increases. For this reason, as the specific number increases (increases), the degree of attention to winning the eleventh winning information and the twenty-first winning information can be further increased, and the interest can be improved.

  In the second embodiment, the type of grantable condition may be changed. For example, the chance transfer lottery or the advantageous shift lottery may be performed even when the display of a specific replay stop eye among the replay stop eyes is allowed or when the replay is stopped. If the chance transition lottery or the advantageous transition lottery is performed in the case of a loss, it can be enjoyed even in a situation where the player cannot normally enjoy, and the game can be enjoyed effectively. That is, in a situation where it is difficult to improve the interest, it is possible to effectively enhance the fun by improving the interest of the player.

  -In the second embodiment, when the eleventh winning information is won, the chance transfer lottery and the advantageous transfer lottery are performed, whereas when the 21st winning information is won, the chance transfer lottery and the advantageous transfer lottery are performed. You may comprise so that only any one may be performed. In addition, when winning the 21st winning information, a chance transfer lottery and an advantageous transfer lottery are performed, while when winning the 11th winning information, only one of the chance transfer lottery and the advantageous transfer lottery is performed. It may be configured to be performed.

  -In the said 2nd Embodiment, in the situation where the kind of symbol combination (type of grantable condition) with which display was permitted was the same, provision of privilege may be determined more easily as the specific number of times is smaller.

  -In the said 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that the ratio that a privilege is provided may change according to the kind of grantability condition to be satisfied, and specific frequency | count, whenever the grantability condition is satisfied. For example, when the eleventh winning information is won when the specific number of times is “10”, the number of times that the grantable condition has been established is more than the number of times that the grantable condition has been established, which is “10”. You may comprise so that a privilege in the case of "20 times" may be given easily. When configured in this way, the specific number of times is initialized when the grantable condition is satisfied, but the rate at which the privilege is granted is not initialized, and the rate at which the privilege is granted becomes the specified rate Can correspond to Further, depending on the type of grantable condition that is established, the case where the rate at which the privilege is granted is initialized may be separated from the case where the rate at which the privilege is granted becomes a prescribed rate without being initialized. . When configured in this way, it is possible to further increase the degree of attention regarding the types of grantable conditions that are satisfied.

  -In the second embodiment, under the same specific number of times, when the display of a symbol combination having a high percentage of allowed display is permitted, that is, when the grantable condition of a type with a high probability of establishment is established. You may comprise so that provision of privilege may be determined easily.

  -In the said 2nd Embodiment, you may vary the advantage of the privilege provided with the kind of grantable conditions established. For example, when the eleventh winning information is won, the advantageous transition lottery is performed with the winning probability corresponding to the specific number of times to determine the grant of the second privilege, while the twenty-first winning information is won. May be configured to determine the grant of the first privilege by performing a chance transfer lottery with a winning probability according to a specific number of times.

  In the above embodiment, when the specific number is equal to or greater than the specified number (for example, “0 (zero) or more” or “1 or more”), when the 32nd winning information to the 34th winning information are won, the stop The button 23C and the stop button 23R may be configured to be operated first. When configured in this way, it is possible to entertain the game by expecting the player to increase the specific number of times without fear of being penalized.

  In the above embodiment, increasing the probability (frequency) that a navigation effect for navigating the operation of the stop button for displaying the bell stop eye when winning the 32nd to 34th winning information is won. Thus, it is possible to create a production state that is advantageous to the player. And it is good also as a privilege that the transition to such a production state is determined or the transition to such a production state is drawn by lottery.

  In the above embodiment, a navigation effect for navigating the single bonus stop timing and a navigation effect for navigating the single bonus non-stop timing may be configured to be executable.

The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a revolving game machine (slot machine) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.
-In the said embodiment, it does not need to be comprised so that a penalty can be provided. Moreover, the content of the penalty may be changed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the provision conditions of a penalty. For example, a penalty may be provided even when the stop button 23L is operated first.

  The navigation effect in the above embodiment is not limited to navigating the stop button operated first, but is an effect of navigating the stop button operated first (first) and the stop button operated second. May be. Such a navigation effect corresponds to navigating the stop button operated for the third time (last) by navigating the stop button operated for the first time and the second time. That is, this corresponds to navigating the entire operation order of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R.

  In the above embodiment, the navigation effect is not limited to being performed by the effect display device 14, but may be configured to be performed by the speaker Sp. Alternatively, the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R may be configured to incorporate a light emitter and execute a navigation effect using the light emitter. Further, the navigation effect may be configured to be executed using a plurality of effect execution means (in the above, the effect display device 14, the speaker Sp, and the light emitter incorporated in the stop button).

The above embodiment may be applied to a spinning-type game machine (slot machine) to which no big bonus game is given.
-In the above-mentioned embodiment, you may provide the BET button which can bet 1 from credit by operating.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the probability of winning each winning information. For example, the probability of winning the eleventh winning information may be higher than the probability of winning the twenty-first winning information in the winning information lottery.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The privilege granting means is the first after the power is turned on at least the initial number of times that can be set when the power is turned on when the first predetermined condition is satisfied after the power is turned on. A gaming machine capable of granting a privilege at a rate corresponding to the specified number of times, the number of times the display of the special display result is allowed before the predetermined condition is satisfied as the specified number of times.

  (B) A setting change permission means that can be operated and allows a change in the setting of the gaming machine is provided, and the privilege granting means is not operated when the power supply is turned on. When the first predetermined condition is satisfied after the power is turned on, the special display result is obtained until the first predetermined condition is satisfied at least after the power is turned on at a specific number of times stored and held. When the number of times allowed to be displayed is added as the specified number of times, a privilege can be given at a rate corresponding to the specified number of times, and the setting change permission means is operated when the power is turned on In response to the establishment of the first predetermined condition after the power is turned on, the first predetermined condition is satisfied at least after the power is turned on at the initial number of times selected by the power-on. The special display the number of times the display plus the number of allowed results as a specified number of times, the game machine can be granted a privilege at a rate corresponding to the specific number in the in.

  (C) The ratio that the privilege is given until the specific number of times reaches the permissible privilege number is a rate indicating that the privilege is not granted, while the privilege after the specific number of times reaches the permissible privilege number A gaming machine is a percentage indicating that the privilege can be granted.

  (D) In a gaming machine in which the next variable game is controlled by a special variable game when a special display result is displayed on the result display unit, at least whether the display of the special display result is allowed or not is allowed A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege when the predetermined condition is established, and the privilege granting unit is triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition at a rate corresponding to the counted specific number of times. A gaming machine, wherein a privilege is given, and the specific number of times includes at least the number of times the display of the special display result is permitted, and is initialized when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  (E) When a special display result is displayed in the result display section, in a gaming machine in which the next variable game is controlled by a special variable game, it is possible to determine whether or not at least the display of the special display result is allowed And a privilege granting unit capable of granting a privilege when the predetermined condition is met, and the privilege granting unit is allowed to display at least the special display result when the predetermined condition is met The gaming machine is characterized in that the bonus is given at a rate according to a specific number of times including the number of times, and the rate of granting the bonus is initialized on the condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  (F) When a special display result is displayed on the result display section, in a gaming machine in which the next variable game is controlled by the special variable game, it is possible to determine whether or not at least the display of the special display result is allowed A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege on the occasion of establishment of a predetermined condition, wherein the privilege granting means is a ratio according to a specific number of times including at least the number of times the display of the special display result is allowed A gaming machine, characterized in that the privilege is granted.

  (G) When a special display result is displayed in the result display section, in a gaming machine in which the next variable game is controlled by a special variable game, it is possible to determine whether or not at least the display of the special display result is allowed And a privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege upon the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the display of the special display result is allowed, the special display when the specific stop operation is performed While a result is displayed on the result display unit, when a stop operation different from the specific stop operation is performed, a non-special display result different from the special display result is displayed on the result display unit, The privilege granting means can grant the privilege at a rate corresponding to the specific number of times from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined condition is satisfied next, and at least the non-special display is included in the specific number of times The result is a table The ratio that the privilege is given increases as the specific number of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied is increased, and the ratio according to the specific number of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied In addition to the provision of the privilege, the proportion of the privilege is given to the proportion less than the proportion of the privilege, and the proportion of the privilege is increased as the specific number of times increases again. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  (H) The display result that can be allowed to be displayed by the allowance determining means when the variable game is controlled by the special variable game is displayed by the allowance determining means when the variable game is not controlled by the special variable game. A gaming machine that is at least partially different from the display result that is allowed to be performed.

  (I) When a special display result is displayed in the result display section, in a gaming machine in which the next variable game is controlled by a special variable game, it is possible to determine whether or not at least the display of the special display result is allowed A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the privilege granting means is a specific number of times from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined condition is satisfied And the specific number of times includes at least the number of times the display of the special display result is permitted, and the specific number of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied is larger The rate at which the privilege is granted is low, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the privilege is granted at a rate corresponding to the specific number of times, and the rate equal to or greater than the rate at which the privilege is granted, Previous Benefits is the percentage to be applied, the gaming machine, wherein a ratio of the privilege is granted decreases in accordance with the composed numerous specific number again.

  (Nu) When a special display result is displayed in the result display section, in a gaming machine in which the next variable game is controlled by a special variable game, it is possible to determine whether or not at least the display of the special display result is allowed A determination means, a privilege determination means capable of determining the grant of a privilege upon the establishment of a predetermined grantable condition, and a privilege grant means for granting the privilege, wherein the privilege determination means is the grantable The gaming machine is characterized in that the provision of the privilege is determined at a rate according to the type of condition and the specific number of times, and the specific number of times includes at least the number of times the display of the special display result is allowed. .

  NL ... winning line, La ... decorative lamp, Sp ... speaker, 10 ... slot machine, 11 ... main body, 12 ... front door, 13 ... drum unit, 13L ... left reel, 13C ... middle reel, 13R ... right reel, 14 ... production Display device, 16 ... see-through window, 22 ... start lever, 23L, 23C, 23R ... stop button, 26 ... hopper, 28 ... setter, 29 ... operation switch, 30 ... power supply board, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main Control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that can display special display results in the result display area,
Allowance determining means capable of determining whether or not to allow display of at least the special display result; and
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege upon the establishment of a predetermined condition,
The privilege granting means can grant the privilege when the specific value when the predetermined condition is satisfied reaches a predetermined value,
When the display of the special display result is allowed, the specific value increases,
When power supply is started after the power supply is cut off when zero is set as the specific value, the setting of the gaming machine is not changed, and when the power supply is cut off, the power supply is cut off. Zero set as the specific value is set as the initial value of the specific value,
After the power supply is cut off when the value greater than zero is set as the specific value, the power supply is cut off when the setting of the gaming machine is not changed when the power supply is started. A value larger than zero set as the specific value at the time is set as an initial value of the specific value,
The privilege includes a first privilege and a second privilege that has a higher advantage than the first privilege.
Until the specific value reaches a special value larger than the predetermined value, the larger the specific value is, the larger the specific value is until the specific value reaches the predetermined boundary value smaller than the special value. While the rate at which one privilege is granted increases, the second privilege is not granted, and the specific value increases as the specific value increases from the specific value reaching the predetermined boundary value until reaching the special value. The rate at which the first privilege is granted and the rate at which the second privilege is granted are increased,
Wherein after the specific value reaches the special value, the ratio of the ratio and the second benefits the even specific value may be increased first benefit is granted the sum of the percentage to be applied does not change On the other hand, as the specific value is larger, the ratio at which the first privilege is given decreases and the ratio at which the second privilege is given increases .