JP6647120B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, and when all the variable display columns are stopped. And a game machine for giving a privilege to a player according to the symbol combination of the game machine.

  The slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, includes a main control unit for controlling a game, and a sub-control unit for controlling an effect. The sub-control unit controls a peripheral device for the effect, and a main control unit. Is generally distributed to the sub-control units. In addition, this type of slot machine has an assist time (hereinafter, referred to as "AT") function capable of not decreasing or increasing the number of medals possessed by a player (hereinafter, referred to as "AT"). Is referred to as an “AT machine”) (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In this type of AT machine, for example, a simultaneous winning combination that simultaneously wins a plurality of combinations with different payouts is set, and which of these combinations is given priority to win is determined by the pressing order of the stop switch. Some are determined according to the operation procedure. In this case, during the AT, when the simultaneous winning combination is won, the pressing order (advantageous pressing order) for winning the higher payout combination is provided by the effect using the effect peripheral device such as a liquid crystal display. Be informed. Specifically, information on the type of the combination internally won by the combination lottery and information on the advantageous pushing order when the internal combination is simultaneously won from the simultaneous combination combination are transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit. The sub-control unit controls a liquid crystal display, an LED lamp, and the like during the AT, and executes a notification effect of notifying the player of the received advantageous pressing order (hereinafter, a game in which the notification effect is executed is referred to as an “AT game”). "). Here, if the player operates the stop switch in the notified pressing order, the player wins a winning combination with a higher payout, so that the number of medals possessed by the player can be increased.

JP-A-2002-172200 (paragraphs 0005, 0066, 0104 to 0106, 0134, FIG. 12 and others)

  By the way, in the above-described AT machine, whether or not to shift to AT is determined by the sub-control unit. Therefore, even in a game other than the game during AT, information that can confirm the operation mode of the stop switch such as the above-described pressing order is It is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit. Therefore, for example, there is a possibility that the sub-control unit is modified so that an AT occurs if a specific operation is performed, and an illegal act of forcibly generating the AT is performed. In addition, when information transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit is illegally extracted due to access to a signal line in the middle, there is a possibility that a pressing order that is advantageous even during AT is not specified.

  As a measure to solve these problems, for example, it is conceivable to determine whether to shift to the AT by the main control unit having higher security than the sub control unit. If the main control unit determines whether or not to shift to the AT, it becomes difficult not only to modify the sub-control unit but to forcibly generate the AT, but also, for example, to obtain information on the advantageous pushing order of the simultaneous winning combination. Is transmitted to the sub-control unit only during the AT, so that the AT game can be executed. Therefore, even if an intermediate signal line is accessed when the AT is not being performed, an advantageous pressing order is not specified. . However, on the other hand, there is a demand for a technique that allows the main control unit to more fairly determine whether or not to permit a special game advantageous to a player such as an AT game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine that can efficiently perform a countermeasure against improper use of a special game.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, In a gaming machine that provides a bonus to a player according to a symbol combination when all of the variable display columns are stopped, a main control unit that controls a progress of a game is provided, and the main control unit includes the stoppage. Role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine whether or not any of a plurality of roles including a specific role having a different degree of advantage to be imparted to the player according to the operation mode of the operation means has been won; and A lottery range storage unit having a lottery range storage area in which a lottery range of a used combination is stored, and a lottery range storage unit having a lottery range stored when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit becomes a specific role winning result in which the specific role is won. Special game control means for performing a special game that informs an advantageous operation mode corresponding to fixed duty in a identifiable manner, and a special game allowance for allowing the special game in a special game non-permission state in which the special game is not allowed Permission state determining means for determining whether or not to be in a state according to the determination result of the role lottery means, and right continuation time determining means for determining a special game continuation period during which the right to perform the special game continues. The special game permissible state is provided when a predetermined end condition including the end of the special game continuation period determined by the right continuation period determination means is satisfied, or without the satisfaction of the end condition. The special game control means terminates when the game is continued for a predetermined period of time, and the special lottery control means includes: The special game is performed when the role lottery result is the specific role winning result, and the plurality of roles are determined to be in the special game permissible state by the permissible state determining means, or the special game permissible state. And a second role that is not determined to be in the special game permission state by the permission state determination means. The lottery range storage area includes: The first lottery range data corresponding to the first combination is stored for each type, while the second lottery range data corresponding to the second combination is not stored, and the second lottery range data is stored in the second area. A second area in which the first lottery range data is not stored while the first lottery range data is stored for each type of two roles, and the second area has a spare storage area for each type of the first role, All of said spare memory In the area, predetermined data that can be specified as a spare is stored, and the main control means is stored in the spare storage area to determine whether or not the first role has been won in the role lottery. The apparatus further includes an abnormal lottery determination unit that determines that the predetermined data is abnormal when the predetermined data is used .

According to this configuration, whether or not to enter the special game allowable state in which the special game advantageous to the player is allowed is determined in accordance with the determination result of the role lottery means (hereinafter, it is determined that the special game is allowed. Is sometimes simply referred to as "special game permission winning"). That is, whether or not a special game is permitted is determined according to the result of each determination of the role lottery means which is generally designed to have high security and to be difficult to perform fraud in the main control means. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult for a special game to be fraudulent, and to determine whether or not a special game is allowed to be won by a fair method, thereby efficiently taking measures against a special game. Further, the lottery range data of the first role related to the transition to the special game permission state and the lottery range data of the second role unrelated to the transition to the special game permission state are stored in the first area of the lottery range storage area. And a second area. With this configuration, when the special game is permitted, it is determined whether the lottery range data at that time is the data stored in the first area or the second area. Since it is possible to easily check whether or not the special game is permitted, the fairness of the gaming machine can be further maintained. Further, for example, even when the role of the first role is changed to the role of the second role, the storage position of the other lottery range data is shifted due to the addition of the lottery range data of the second role, and the program is changed. Is not complicated, and the design can be easily changed. In addition, since the data in the spare storage area can be identified as being spare, confusion with regular data can be prevented. Further, when there is a fraud using the predetermined data in the spare storage area, the fraud can be reliably determined.

  Further, a plurality of set values having different payout rates are provided, and the second area has the second lottery range data stored at different positions for each type of set value, while the first area has The first lottery range data is stored in a common position regardless of the type of the set value, and the role lottery means uses the second lottery range data according to the type of the set value in the case of the second role. In the case of the first combination, the combination lottery may be performed using the common first lottery range data regardless of the set value.

  According to this configuration, the lottery range data of the role having different characteristics of the first role related to the transition to the special game permission state and the second role irrelevant to the transition to the special game permission state is stored in another area (the second area). (1 area, 2nd area), and the way of holding the data is different between the 1st area and the 2nd area. Inspection is easy, and the design of lottery range data is also easy.

The role lottery means determines which role has been won based on a lottery value generated based on the start of the game, the first lottery range data, and the second lottery range data. The state determination means may determine whether or not to change from the special game non-permissible state to the special game permissible state based on the lottery value in the game, the first lottery range data, and the second lottery range data. .

  According to this configuration, the lottery value for the lottery lottery, which is generally designed to be highly secure and less likely to be fraudulently performed in the main control means, together with each determination result of the role lottery means, whether or not the special game permission winning is made. It is associated with one. For this reason, whether or not a special game is permitted is determined uniquely based on a lottery value generated based on the start of the game, so that it is possible to make it difficult to illegally perform the special game. In addition, by determining whether or not the special game is permitted to be won by a fair lottery, it is possible to more efficiently take countermeasures against fraud in the special game.

1 is a perspective view of a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol of a reel, (a) is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel, (b) is a figure which shows the kind of symbol. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine of FIG. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions of a main control board and a sub control board in FIG. 2. It is a figure for explaining a game. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination name of the symbol which comprises a winning symbol, the symbol combination group, and the payout (payout number) at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination name of the symbol which comprises a winning symbol, the symbol combination group, and the payout (payout number) at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination name of the symbol which comprises a winning symbol, the symbol combination group, and the payout (payout number) at the time of winning. It is a figure showing a combination number associated with a combination and a symbol combination group constituting the combination. It is a figure showing the relationship between the identification number of the winning combination group constituted by the combination of FIG. 9 and the gaming state. It is a figure showing the relation between the lottery value and the set value in the gaming state (RT0). It is a figure showing the relation between the lottery value and the set value in the gaming state (RT1). It is a figure showing the relation between the lottery value and the set value in the gaming state (RT2). It is a figure showing the relation between the lottery value and the set value in the gaming state (RT3). It is a figure showing the relation between the lottery value and the set value in the gaming state (BB1). It is a figure showing the relation between the combination in the gaming state (RT0) and the command at the time of internal winning. It is a figure showing the relation between the combination in the gaming state (RT1) and the command at the time of the internal winning. It is a figure showing the relation between the combination in the gaming state (RT2) and the command at the time of internal winning. It is a figure showing the relation between the combination in the game state (RT3) and the command at the time of internal winning. It is a figure showing the relation between the combination in the gaming state (BB1) and the command at the time of internal winning. It is a figure showing the relation between a combination and a lottery value. It is a figure showing the data composition of the role lottery table. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the role lottery table of FIG. 22. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the identification number of AT permissible winning and the game number distribution table for AT permissible winning. It is a figure showing an example of an AT permissible winning time game number distribution table. It is a figure showing another example of the number-of-games distribution table at the time of AT permission winning. It is a figure showing the relation between the identification number of AT right winning and the AT addition lottery table. It is a figure showing an example of an AT addition lottery table. It is a figure showing other examples of an AT addition lottery table. It is a figure for explaining operation at the time of internal winning of promotion replay 1-6, (a) shows the relation of the order of pushing of each promotion replay 1-6, and the symbol combination group which can be stopped, (b) It is a figure for explaining a notice mode of each promotion replay 1-6. It is a figure for explaining the operation at the time of internal winning in fall replays 1-3, (a) shows the relation between the pressing order of each fall replay 1-3 and the symbol combination group that can be stopped, (b) and (C) is a figure for explaining the notice mode of each fall replay. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement at the time of a special replay (BAR matching replay, fake play) internal winning, (a) shows the relationship between the pressing order of each special replay and the symbol combination group which can be stopped, (b) () Is a diagram for explaining a notification mode of each special replay. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement at the time of winning inside a pushing order bell (left middle right correct answer bell 1-4), and (a) shows the relationship between the pushing order of each pushing order bell and the symbol combination group which can be stopped. (B) is a diagram for explaining a notification mode of each pressing order bell. It is a figure for explaining operation at the time of winning inside normal replay in a bonus carryover state (RT3), and (a) is a notice mode associated with the relation between the combination and the lottery value in each of RT2 and RT3 and the combination. (B) is a diagram showing a lottery table for determining an AT for production, and (c) is a diagram showing a notification mode based on the lottery result of (b). It is a figure for explaining operation at the time of the inside of a bell in which the order of pushing does not matter during ART, (a) shows the lottery table for determining the information mode at the time of the inside of the bell inside the order of pushing, and (b) shows It is a figure showing the information mode based on the lottery result by (a). It is a figure which shows an example of a main alerting | reporting mode, (a)-(d) is a figure which shows a different main alerting | reporting mode, respectively. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of a main notification mode subsequent to FIG. 36, in which (a) to (d) illustrate different main notification modes. It is a figure which shows the other example of a main alerting | reporting mode, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows each different main alerting | reporting mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing at which AT permission winning becomes possible after a limiter condition is satisfied, and is a figure for (a)-(c) explaining each different state. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. 41 is a flowchart showing a game start waiting process of FIG. 40. 42 is a flowchart showing the game start waiting process of FIG. 40, and is a flowchart continued from FIG. 41. It is a flowchart which shows the various game number update process of FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an allowable state stay ratio confirmation process of FIG. 42. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. 46 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process, which is a flowchart continued from FIG. 45. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an out-of-use-area interrupt process of FIG. 45. 47 is a flowchart illustrating the error processing of FIG. 46. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the error processing of FIG. 46, which is a flowchart following FIG. 48. It is a flowchart which shows the permissible state stay ratio display processing of FIG. It is a figure showing the modification of the allocation situation of the lottery value which determines AT right winning. It is a figure which shows the modification of the lottery value of the identification number containing AT permission combination, (a) is a case of normal RT (RT1: setting value 1), (b) is advantageous RT (RT2: setting value 1) It is a figure showing a case.

  One embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
In a slot machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a prescribed number (for example, three) of game media such as medals is inserted in any one of a plurality of preset gaming states. One game is started on condition that a start switch 19 described later is operated, and is configured as shown in FIG.

  The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by a front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and an operation plate 7 is disposed at a position substantially at the center of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is provided above the operation plate 7. The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long rectangular display window 11. Inside the display window 11, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged. As shown in FIG. 2, the left, center, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of types of symbols (in this embodiment, "red 7," "blue 7," "BAR," "BL," "WM (watermelon)"). , "CH (cherry)," "RP1," "RP2," "BE1 (bell)," and "BE2 (bell)."

  In addition, frame numbers from 0 to 19 are sequentially assigned to each symbol. In this case, for example, reel tapes on which symbols from frame numbers 0 to 19 are printed are attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 19, 18,..., 0, 19,. From the display window 11, when the rotation of each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped, the symbol is set to look at a total of three symbols, one each in the upper, middle, and lower rows. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In this embodiment, a so-called middle line composed of a middle stage of the left reel 13L, a middle stage of the middle reel 13M, and a middle stage of the right reel 13R is set as a winning line in the display window 11 used for winning determination. I have.

  Reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R (see FIG. 3) each including a stepping motor are connected to each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R can be driven to rotate independently. Have been. A display unit of the slot machine 1 is constituted by a reel unit (not shown) composed of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R and each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R.

  Further, the operation plate 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored therein, the maximum number of inserted medals per game (game) from the credit medals (here, three). ), A lever-shaped start switch 19 for rotating each reel 13L, 13M, 13R to start variable display of each symbol, left / middle / right. Left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (stop operation means) for stopping rotation of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R to stop variable display of each symbol, a settlement switch 23 for paying out credit medals, And a medal slot 25 is provided. In this embodiment, one type of three medals is set as the number of medals inserted (a specified number) required for one game. Further, a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R correspond to the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is provided.

  In addition, at the approximate center of the upper part of the front panel 9, an animation is displayed to notify a player of a winning or a prize, and to give an effect of notifying an operation mode of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Liquid crystal display 27 is provided. Immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided, and on the left and right of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, speakers 31L for performing effects such as music and voice. , 31R are provided. A central lamp portion 33M is provided on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are provided on the left and right sides, respectively. A light source such as a light-emitting diode is provided in each of the lamp units 33M, 33L, and 33R. These ramps 33M, 33L, 33R are integrally formed and constitute an upper ramp 33 for performing an effect such as notifying a player of winning or winning.

  A lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation plate 7. On the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, a lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged, for example, in two rows. 37L and 37R are provided. Below the lower panel 35, there are provided a medal payout port 39 for medals and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout port 39. A pay line is drawn on the front panel 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is provided at the lower left corner of the front panel 9. The credit indicator 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and is capable of displaying a 2-digit stored number (50 at maximum).

  Below the credit indicator 45, a payout indicator 46 for displaying the number of paid out medals at the time of winning is provided. The display 46 is made up of two 7-segment LEDs like the credit display 45. The payout display 46 is used both for displaying error information and for displaying an allowable state stay ratio, which will be described later.

  Further, below the display window 11 of the front panel 9, information on the control of the main control board 63, such as the order in which the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R are operated, and the result of winning lottery, are notified. A notification display 60 for (display) is provided. As shown in FIG. 36A, the notification display 60 includes, for example, two 7-segment LEDs 60a and 60b, and a notification lamp 60c configured by the LEDs. Therefore, by changing the lighting mode of each of the segments S1 to S7 of each of the 7-segment LEDs 60a and 60b, for example, an operation procedure such as an operation sequence and an operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R can be notified. It is configured. Further, for example, by turning on the notification lamp 60c, it is possible to notify that the state of the slot machine 1 is the AT allowable state (special game allowable state). For example, by turning off the notification lamp 60c, the slot is turned off. It can be notified that the state of the machine 1 is the AT non-permissible state (special game non-permissible state). The notification mode of the notification indicator 60 will be described later in detail.

  In addition, a support frame that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to a rear wall in the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 for discharging medals to a medal payout port 39 is provided below the support frame in the housing 3. On the back side near the medal slot 25, a medal selector 48 for selecting whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is legitimate and guiding only the legitimate medal to the hopper unit 43 is provided. ing. On the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to a left side wall in the housing 3. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power ON and OFF, and a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) comprising a key cylinder for setting change processing. Is provided with a reset switch 52 (see FIG. 3) used for switching the set values of the above. Note that the reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs and displaying the allowable state stay ratio.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R detect the rotational positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, respectively, and are provided, for example, on the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, respectively. When the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected for each rotation and a detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left, middle, and right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusions, the design of the frame number 19 is positioned in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. .

  The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43, and pays out medals toward the medal payout exit 39 by driving the hopper motor 57.

  Further, the slot machine 1 has a main control board 63 (main control means) on which a main CPU 61 for controlling the progress of the game is mounted, and an effect adapted to the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub-control board 73 (sub-control means) on which a sub-CPU 71 for controlling the control is mounted is provided separately, and various data is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 in one direction. The main control board 63 is tightly sealed in the board case so as to prevent unauthorized access from the outside. In addition, various measures have been taken on the board case so that the unauthorized release can be visually recognized with certainty.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61 and temporarily stores data relating to a game such as a game state of the slot machine 1. The flag storage area 651, the determination result storage area 652, the allowable period game number counter 653, the AT period game number counter 654, the total game number counter 655, the total allowable period game number counter 656, and the allowable state stay ratio storage area 657 shown in FIG. Is formed by the RAM 65. As shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity in the main CPU 61, and is a preset lottery table 671, a stop table 672, and an AT allowable winning A program (game machine program) for the slot machine 1 including a game number distribution table 673, an AT addition lottery table 674, and the like.

  The main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing relating to the progress of the game. The main CPU 61 stores data relating to the result of the lottery in the role lottery process performed by the role lottery means 103 to be described later, data relating to the operation of operating devices operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. Are transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in a predetermined command format.

  The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data, and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 transmits various data regarding the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61 (the role lottery by the role lottery means 103 described later). The program stored in the memory 75 is executed on the basis of the result of the lottery result in the processing, whether or not the operating devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19, etc. are operated, and the game for the player is executed. Determine the content of the related production. Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined effect. I do.

(Main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. .

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls a game of the slot machine 1 in one of a plurality of preset game states. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 performs the general game state (initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), bonus internal winning (RT3)) in the general game state. A bonus game (special game) in which a general game that is a basic game is executed and a bonus game state based on a bonus combination that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state (BB1: sometimes referred to as a special game state or a bonus game). ).

  In addition, as a game advantageous to a player different from the bonus game which is a game in the bonus game state (BB1), the result of the role lottery of the role lottery means 103 described later is determined by operating procedures of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. When a specific role winning result is obtained for a specific role (eg, promotion replay, fall replay, pushing order bell, etc .: see FIG. 9) having different advantages given to the player, each advantageous role corresponding to the specific role is obtained. There is an AT game (special game) that informs the operating procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R so as to be specified. The game control means 100 performs the AT game when the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is a specific role winning result in the AT allowed state shown in FIG. 5 and the game during the AT period. Here, the function of executing the AT game by the game control means 100 corresponds to the “special game control means” of the present invention.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determination means 100a, a game state setting means 100b, an AT allowable state setting means 100c, an initial right granting means 100d, an additional during period 100e, an AT game possible state. It has a determining means 100f.

(1-1) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determining means 100a determines an operation mode of the player with respect to the slot machine 1. Specifically, the player operates various switches provided in the slot machine 1, such as the bet switches 15, 17, the start switch 19, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the player enters the medal slot 25. Various operation modes of the player on the slot machine 1, such as a mode of a medal insertion operation by the player, are determined.

(1-2) Game state setting means 100b
The game state setting means 100b is configured to determine a plurality of game states set in advance based on the result of the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103, the result of the symbol combination determination on the activated line (middle line) by the symbol determination means 110, and the like. The game state of the slot machine 1 is set to any one of them.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the gaming state includes an initial RT (RT0), a normal RT (RT1), an advantageous RT (RT2), a bonus internal winning (RT3), and a bonus gaming state. (BB1). Here, the general game is executed in the general game state including the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), the advantageous RT (RT2), and the bonus internal winning (RT3), and the bonus is performed in the bonus game state (BB1). The game is executed. Further, the initial RT (RT0) is a gaming state to which a transition is made at the time of setting change to be described later or after the end of the bonus gaming state (BB1).

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the initial RT (RT0), the pushing order bells (left middle right correct bells 1-4, right and left middle correct bells 1-4, middle left right correct bells 1-4, middle right left correct bells 1-4) When the right and left middle correct bells 1 to 4 and the right and middle right correct bells 1 to 4 are missed (see FIG. 9), the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to normal RT (RT1), and the gaming state is normally Move to RT (RT1). In addition, when a player wins one of the promotion replays 1 to 6 (see FIG. 9) with the U lip in the normal RT (RT1), the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the advantageous RT (RT2), and the gaming state becomes Transition to advantageous RT (RT2).

  As shown in FIG. 21, some specific lottery values among the lottery values in which all the roles are not won (lost) in the role lottery by the role lottery means 103 (FIG. 4) in the normal RT (RT1). Is set so as to win a replay (specific general combination) which is a replaying combination by the combination lottery by the combination lottery means 103 in the advantageous RT (RT2), and the advantageous RT (RT2) is usually set to RT (RT1). ) Is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay combination (replay) is set higher. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, when the push order bell is missed at the advantageous RT or when one of the fall replays 1 to 3 (see FIG. 9) is won with the D lip, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state The state is set to normal RT (RT1), and the gaming state shifts to normal RT (RT1).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, in any of the initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2) game states, the player wins a bonus role (red 7 big, BAR big: see FIG. 9). Then, if the symbol combination when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped is not the symbol combination related to the bonus prize (non-winning), the gaming state setting means 100b changes the gaming state to the bonus internal winning (RT3). After setting, the game state shifts to bonus internal winning (RT3). When a bonus combination is won during the bonus internal winning (RT3), the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the bonus gaming state (BB1), and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state (BB1). In the bonus game state (BB1), when a predetermined bonus game end condition is satisfied, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the initial RT (RT0), and the game state shifts to the initial RT (RT0). In this embodiment, as the bonus game end condition, the number of payouts is set to a prescribed value (for example, 300 sheets for a red 7 big prize, and 100 sheets for a BAR big prize). .

  Thus, each game state is configured to shift to another game state when the shift condition set for each of the game states is satisfied. The above-mentioned “missing of the pushing order bell”, “promotion replay winning”, and falling replay winning ”relating to the transition condition will be described later.

(1-3) AT allowable state setting means 100c
As shown in FIG. 5, the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets an AT non-permissive state (special game non-permissible state) in which an AT game is not permitted and an AT allowable state (special game permissible state) in which an AT game is permitted. The state of the slot machine 1 is set to one of them.

a) Transition from AT non-permitted state to AT permitted state due to AT permitted winning, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 21, AT non-permitted state (initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2)) The AT permitted combination is associated with a part of the lottery value in the game in. Here, as shown in FIG. 5, it is determined that the lottery value determination determination means 103b is set to the AT allowable state by the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation means 103a of the combination lottery means 103 based on the start of the game by operating the start switch 19. Then (AT allowed win), the AT allowed state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowed state.

In this case, AT permissive setting unit 100c, by lighting the broadcast knowledge lamp 60c of the alarm display device 60 (see FIG. 36), identifying possible to notify that a AT permissive. By notifying the outside of the AT allowable state to the outside, when an AT game is executed while the slot machine 1 is not in the AT allowable state, the slot machine 1 is in an abnormal state, and there is a possibility of failure or fraud. Can be determined immediately.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 5, in order to shift from the normal RT (RT1) to the advantageous RT (RT2), it is necessary to win the U lip in any of the promotion replays 1 to 6 in the normal RT (RT1). However, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), an advantageous stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R pressing order for winning a U-lip is set for each of the promotion replays 1 to 6. Therefore, it is usually difficult to win an advantageous U lip in promotion replays 1 to 6 unless this advantageous pushing order is notified in the AT game.

  In addition, when the player wins the D lip in any of the fall replays 1 to 3 in the advantageous RT (RT2), the game shifts to the normal RT (RT1). However, as shown in FIG. An advantageous order of pressing the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R for winning the N lip without winning the D lip is set. Therefore, it is usually difficult to win an advantageous N lip in the fall replays 1 to 3 unless this advantageous pushing order is notified in the AT game.

Therefore, it is difficult to stay at the advantageous RT (RT2) unless the AT game for notifying the advantageous operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is performed. At the time of RT (RT1), an AT permission winning is won, and the AT permission state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT permission state. Then, the initial right granting unit 100d or the period adding unit 100e described later sets a predetermined AT period game number (game number) as an AT game right (AT execution right) in the AT permitted state in the AT period game number counter 654 ( Set to Fig. 4). With this setting, when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is a specific combination winning result, an AT game is possible in which an AT game that notifies an advantageous operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R can be performed. When the number of games of the AT period game number counted by the AT period game number counter 654 remains, the state of the AT period flag stored in the flag storage area 651 (FIG. 4) indicates that the AT game is possible. It is set to ON by the state determining means 100f (AT gaming possible state).

  In addition, when the AT game is enabled in the initial RT (RT0) or the normal RT (RT1), the AT is being prepared from the non-AT state, and one of the promotion replays 1 to 6 is won in the normal RT (RT1) during the AT preparation. Then, an AT game for notifying the advantageous pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R for winning the U-lip shifting to the advantageous RT (RT2) is executed (see FIGS. 17 and 30 (a)). Then, if the player wins the U lip in any of the promotion replays 1 to 6, the process shifts to the advantageous RT (RT2) in the AT game available state to which the AT execution right is given, that is, the so-called ART.

  After the AT right state setting unit 100c sets the count value in the AT period game number counter 654 by the initial right granting unit 100d, the AT period setting unit 100c sets the AT period every time the game is executed irrespective of the general game or the AT game. By subtracting 1 from the count value of the game number counter 654, the number of remaining games in the AT period game number (AT execution right) is counted. Further, in the game after setting the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state (lighting the notification lamp 60c), the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets an allowable period game number counter every time the game is executed irrespective of the type of the game. By adding 1 to the count value of 653, the duration of the AT allowable state is counted. When setting the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state, the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the number of games (for example, 1500 games) set in advance as a limiter condition in the allowable period game number counter 653, Each time a game is executed in the permissible state, the duration of the AT permissible state may be counted by subtracting 1 from the count value of the permissible period game number counter 653.

  Further, the AT allowable state setting means 100c determines whether the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0, or whether the winning value in the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0 after the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0. If any of the end conditions is satisfied, or if the limit condition is satisfied when the number of continuous games in the AT allowable state becomes 1500 games (corresponding to the “predetermined period” of the present invention), the slot machine 1 Set to an allowable state (end of AT allowable state). The AT permission state setting means 100c turns off the notification lamp 60c when setting the slot machine 1 to the AT non-permission state. Note that when the AT allowable state is ended by the limiter, the AT allowable state setting means 100c resets the count values of the allowable period game number counter 653 and the AT period game number counter 654 to “0”.

  The conditions for ending the AT-permitted state include the identification number for which the AT-permitted state has been won (see FIG. 10), the condition after the AT-permitted state (the result of the lottery result after the AT-permitted state, , The number of medals acquired after the transition to the AT allowable state). Since the end condition of the AT allowable state can be changed in various ways, it is possible to further improve the playability.

(1-4) Initial right granting means 100d
The initial right granting means 100d determines whether the lottery value determining means 103b of the role lottery means 103, which will be described later, determines that the slot machine 1 is in the AT-permitted state (AT-permitted winning). The initial continuation period of the AT period is determined based on the minute table 673 (see FIGS. 4, 25, and 26). As shown in FIG. 24, the AT allowable winning game number distribution table 673 is individually set in correspondence with each identification number for which the determination result of the lottery value determination determining means 103b described later is an AT allowable winning. I have.

  For example, if the player wins the identification number 3 (“AT allowed + AT right + normal replay”), the initial right granting unit 100d uses the AT allowed winning-time game number distribution table 673 for the identification number 3 shown in FIG. To determine the initial duration of the AT period (initial number of games). In this table 673, three games are provided as the initial number of games in the AT period with a probability of 1/2, and three games + 50 games = 53 games are provided in the same manner with the probability of 1/2. It is configured to: After determining the initial number of games in the AT period, the initial right granting unit 100d sets the count value of the number of games in the AT period game number counter 654.

  When the player wins the identification number 4 (“AT allowed + AT right + red 7 big + normal replay”), the initial right granting means 100d allocates the AT allowed winning game number distribution for the identification number 4 shown in FIG. The initial number of games in the AT period is determined using the table 673. In this table 673, the initial number of games of three games is given after the bonus is completed with a probability of 1/2, and the initial game number of 3 games + 50 games = 53 games is given after the completion of the bonus with a probability of 1/2. It is configured as follows. After determining the initial number of games in the AT period, the initial right granting unit 100d sets the count value of the number of games in the AT period game number counter 654. Note that if there is no additional game number by the adding means 100e during the period until the initial game number is consumed, the AT period (corresponding to the “special game continuation period” of the present invention) is used when the initial game number is consumed. Ends, and the AT permission state ends (corresponding to the "predetermined end condition" of the present invention).

  When the player wins the identification number 25 (“AT allowed + AT right + watermelon A”), the initial right granting unit 100d uses the AT allowed winning-time game number distribution table 673 for the identification number 25 in the same manner as described above. To determine the initial number of games in the AT period. For example, in this table 673, three games are given as the initial number of games in the AT period with a probability of 1/2, and 3 games + 50 games are given as the initial number of games in the AT period with a probability of 1/2 as well. It is configured as follows. Further, in this embodiment, when an identification number including a watermelon (watermelon A or watermelon B) and an AT permitted combination is won, even if the AT period (the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 is 0) ends, the AT is terminated. The allowable state is continued, and the AT allowable state ends when the lottery is won after the end of the AT period. This fall lottery is performed for each game that has won a role other than the so-called rare role such as watermelon or cherry after the end of the AT period, and falls (wins) with a probability of 1/8. If the player wins the identification number including the AT right before winning the falling lottery, the game returns to the AT period.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the identification number including the AT permitted combination is won, the initial right granting unit 100d is configured to give the initial game for at least three games. For example, with a probability of 1/3, The initial game number may not be provided at all, such as 3 games, 53 games with a 1/3 probability, and a loss with a 1/3 probability.

Note that the initial right granting means 100d may determine the initial number of games in the AT period by performing the above-described sorting lottery using the same lottery value as that used for the role lottery of the role lottery means 103. Then, a new random number value (lottery value) for distribution may be newly generated, and the above-mentioned distribution may be performed using this random number value. The AT allowable winning game number distribution table 673 is used in an AT non-permissible state, and one AT allowable winning game number distribution is used for each identification number (lottery value of the role lottery). A minute table 673 is provided.

(1-5) Additional means 100e during the period
The additional means 100e during the period wins the identification number including the AT right combination (see FIG. 27) under the condition (during the AT period) that the slot machine 1 is set to the AT allowable state by the AT allowable state setting means 100c. Then, the number of games (the number of additional games) to be added to the initial number of games is determined. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 27, the lottery value in the game in the AT allowable state (initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), bonus game state (BB1)) Are associated with AT rights. Here, if the lottery value determination determining means 103b determines that the right to perform the AT game is to be granted based on the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a of the combination lottery means 103 based on the start of the game by operating the start switch 19 ( AT right win), during the period, the addition means 100e uses the AT addition lottery table 674 to perform a distribution lottery of the number of additional games (game number addition lottery).

  For example, if the player wins the identification number 3 (“AT allowed + AT right + normal replay”) during the AT period, the additional unit 100e during the period uses the AT additional lottery table 674 for the identification number 3 shown in FIG. Determine the number of games. The table 674 is configured such that four types of additional games of 10 games, 20 games, 30 games, and 50 games are provided with a probability of 1/4, respectively.

  Further, during the AT period, if the player wins the identification number 14 (“AT right + BAR aligned replay”) which is the target of the role lottery only during the bonus game (BB1), the addition means 100e during the period is determined by the identification shown in FIG. The number of additional games is determined using the AT additional lottery table 674 for number 14. The table 674 is configured such that the number of additional games is provided with 30 games with a probability of 1/2, 50 games with a probability of 1/4, and 100 games with a probability of 1/4. In addition, during the period, when determining the number of additional games by the number of games additional lottery, the additional means 100e adds a value corresponding to the number of additional games to the count value of the AT period game number counter 654. AT additional lottery tables 674 are also provided for other identification numbers including the AT right combination (see FIG. 27).

  The AT addition lottery table 674 in FIG. 27 is configured so that the number of games is always added, but there is a case where the game is sorted to a loss without the addition of the number of games. Nevertheless, the number of additional games may not be acquired with a predetermined probability.

  The AT addition lottery table 674 uses a common table for each set value (yield rate), and displays each table 674 with the role lottery result after the AT permission, the history of the role lottery, and the progress since the AT permission. It may be changed as appropriate according to the number of games, the number of medals obtained after the AT is permitted, and the like.

  As described above, while the security is improved by uniquely determining whether or not to win the AT right based on the lottery value used for the role lottery, it is possible to freely determine how the additional unit 100e performs the additional during the period. Since the game can be designed, the degree of freedom in designing the AT game can be increased.

  Further, during the period, the adding means 100e may perform the above-mentioned additional number of games, additional continuation rate lottery using the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the role lottery of the role lottery means 103, or a random number value. (Lottery value) may be newly generated, and each lottery described above may be performed using this.

  The function of determining the initial number of games in the AT period by the initial right granting means 100d and the function of determining the number of additional games by the additional means 100e during the period correspond to the "right duration determining means" of the present invention.

(1-6) AT gaming possible state determining means 100f
In the AT non-permissible state shown in FIG. 5, the AT gaming possible state determining unit 100f, when winning the identification number including the AT allowable combination (see FIG. 24), the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 103 described later is a specific combination. It is determined that the game is in the AT game available state in which the AT game can be performed, and the flag during the AT period set in the flag storage area 651 is set to ON.

(1-7) Outline of Game Next, an outline of a game executed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The slot machine 1 is configured so that one game (game) is performed by inserting three medals, and the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 transfers three medals to the slot machine 1. When insertion is detected, a horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle) of the display window 11 becomes effective. Here, when the start switch 19 is operated, one of the preset lottery lottery results is selected by the lottery process by the role lottery means 103 by a lottery process using random numbers. When the rotation of all of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R starts, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are determined by the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. It is started based on.

  Thereafter, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R accelerate, and the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R become valid, and the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R become valid. When the operation of the left stop switch 21L is detected, the left reel 13L is stopped. When the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected, the center reel 13M is stopped. When the operation of the right stop switch 21R is detected, the right reel 13L is stopped. 13R is stopped. As described above, the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R stops the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, 13R corresponding to each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. At this time, when the predetermined symbol is stopped at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11 in which the predetermined symbol is valid, that is, the symbols on the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed in a symbol combination related to winning the role. When displayed on the window 11, a prize is won, and a number of medals according to the winning mode are credited or paid out from the medal payout port 39. Note that a predetermined profit (privilege) may be given to the player instead of, or together with, the payout of the medal. The predetermined profit is, for example, the same bet amount as the winning game without shifting to the bonus game state (BB1) by winning a bonus combination described later or inserting a new medal by winning a re-gaming combination described later. The number of bets and the transition of the game state automatically set for performing the next game are exemplified.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, a bonus combination and a general combination (replay combination, small combination) are set in advance as combination types. The bonus combination is a transition combination to a bonus gaming state. A replaying combination (hereinafter, also referred to as a replay) is a combination in which, when a prize is won, the next game can be performed with the same bet number as the winning prize game without inserting a new medal. The small winning combination is a winning combination in which a predetermined payout (number of payouts) is obtained when a winning is achieved.

-Bonus combination Two types of combination "RBB1" and "RBB2" are set as types of symbol combinations for winning. Here, when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stop in the symbol combination (red 7-red 7-red 7) relating to the combination "RBB1", a winning is achieved, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state (BB1). When each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stops in the symbol combination (BAR-BAR-BAR) relating to the combination "RBB2", a winning is achieved and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state (BB1). At this time, the symbol combination group “Big 1” is formed by the combination “RBB1”, and the symbol combination group “Big 2” is formed by the combination “RBB2”. In this embodiment, there is no payout even if the symbol combinations of the combinations "RBB1" and "RBB2" are arranged on the winning line, but a predetermined number of payouts may be provided.

-Re-game players The re-game players are combinations of symbols "NRP1" to "NRP12", "URP1" to "URP24", "DRP1" to "DRP16", "CRP", "SRP1""To" SRP4 "are set. Each of the combinations “NRP1” to “NRP12” is a replaying game unrelated to the transition of the gaming state, and the symbol combination group “N lip” is formed by each of the combinations “NRP1” to “NRP12”.

  Each of the combinations "URP1" to "URP24" is a re-game combination related to the transition of the gaming state, and when these symbol combinations stop on the payline, the gaming state shifts to the advantageous RT (RT2). A symbol combination group “U lip” is formed by these combinations “URP1” to “URP24”.

  Each of the combinations “DRP1” to “DRP16” is a re-game combination related to the transition of the gaming state, and when these symbol combinations stop on the pay line, the gaming state transitions to the normal RT (RT1). A symbol combination group “D lip” is formed by these combinations “DRP1” to “DRP16”.

  Other replays include combinations “CRP”, “SRP1” to “SRP4”, a symbol combination group “CH lip” is formed by the combination “CRP”, and a symbol combination group “SP lip” is formed by the combination “SRP1”. 1 is formed, the symbol combination group “SP Lip 2” is formed by the combination “SRP2”, the symbol combination group “SP Lip 3” is formed by the combination “SRP3”, and the symbol combination group “SP” is formed by the combination “SRP4”. Lip 4 "is formed.

・ Small part The small part is a combination of symbols “TBE1” to “TBE2”, “CDBE1” to “CDBE4”, “CBE1” to “CBE4”, “CUBE1”, “KYBE1” to “ “KYBE2”, “BBE1” to “BBE4”, “ATA1” to “ATA8”, “ATB1” to “ATB4”, “ATC1” to “ATC8”, “ATL1” to “ATL48”, “ATC1-1” to “ATC1-1” ATC1-16, "ATC2-1" to "ATC2-16", "ATR1" to "ATR16", "BCH", "CDWM1" to "CDWM4", and "CWM" are set.

  In this embodiment, the symbol combination group "T-bell" is formed by the combinations "TBE1" to "TBE2", the symbol combination group "CD-bell" is formed by the combinations "CDBE1" to "CDBE4", and the combination "CBE1" To "CBE4" to form a symbol combination group "C-bell", the combination "CUBE1" to form a symbol combination group "CU-bell", and the combination "KYBE1" to "KYBE2" to form a symbol combination group "KY-bell". The combination "BBE1" to "BBE4" form a symbol combination group "B-bell", the combinations "ATA1" to "ATA8" form a symbol combination group "Left Correct AT", and the combinations "ATB1" to "ATB". ATB4 "forms a symbol combination group" Chinese Correct Answer AT ", and the combination" A symbol combination group “right correct AT” is formed by TC1 to “ATC8”, and a symbol combination group “A left incorrect AT”, “B left incorrect AT”, “C” is formed by the combinations “ATL1” to “ATL48”. A left wrong answer AT and a D left wrong answer AT are formed, and the combinations "ATC1-1" to "ATC1-16" are used to make the symbol combination groups "A1 incorrect answer AT", "B1 incorrect answer AT", " An incorrect answer AT in C1 "and an incorrect answer AT in D1 are formed, and the combination" ATC2-1 "to" ATC2-16 "are used to make a symbol combination group" A2 incorrect answer AT "," A2 incorrect answer B2 ", The “incorrect answer AT in C2” and the “incorrect answer AT in D2” are formed, and the symbol combination groups “A right incorrect answer AT”, “B right incorrect answer AT”, and “C right” are formed by the combinations “ATR1” to “ATR16”. Incorrect AT , “D right incorrect answer AT” is formed, the symbol combination group “B cherry” is formed by the combination “BCH”, the symbol combination group “CD watermelon” is formed by the combinations “CDWM1” to “CDWM4”, and the combination “ The symbol combination group “C watermelon” is formed by “CWM”.

-Pushing order bell As shown in FIG. 9, the winning combinations “left center right correct answer bell 1” to “left middle right correct answer 1” to “winning combinations” in which the player's advantage differs depending on the operation order (pressing order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R "Left center right correct bell 4", "Left right correct bell 1"-"Left right correct bell 4", "Middle right correct bell 1"-"Middle right correct bell 4", "Middle right left correct bell 1"-"Medium "Right and right correct bell 4", "right and left middle correct bell 1" to "right and left middle correct bell 4", "right and middle right correct bell 1" to "right and middle left correct bell 4" are set. These winning combinations are, depending on the order of pressing, the combinations “TBE1” to “TBE2”, “CDBE1” to “CDBE4”, “CBE1” to “CBE4”, “CUBE1”, “KYBE1” to “KYBE2”, “BBE1”. -"BBE4", "ATA1"-"ATA8", "ATB1"-"ATB4", "ATC1"-"ATC8", "ATL1"-"ATL48", "ATC1-1"-"ATC1-16", " The stop control of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so as to be any one of "ATC2-1" to "ATC2-16" and "ATR1" to "ATR16".

  In addition, these winning combinations ("Left middle right correct bell 1"-"Left middle right correct bell 4", "Right middle correct bell 1"-"Right middle correct bell 4", "Middle left right bell 1"-" "Middle left / right correct bell 4", "Middle right left correct bell 1"-"Middle right left correct bell 4", "Right left middle correct bell 1"-"Right left middle correct bell 4", "Right center left correct bell 1"-"Right Each of the middle left correct answer bells 4) corresponds to the pushing order bell (specific combination) in FIG. 5, and these winning combinations may be collectively referred to as a "push order bell".

  Next, each symbol combination related to the pushing order bell or each symbol combination group related to the pushing order bell will be described.

i) When the pushing order is correct The combinations “TBE1” and “TBE2” (symbol combination group “T-bell”) are both the upper row of the left reel 13L, the upper row of the middle reel 13M, and the right reel 13R in the display window 11. The symbol combination "BE1" or "BE2" is displayed in each of the upper rows, so that the bells are aligned in the upper row. These are the cases where one of the winning combinations “Left Middle Right Correct Answer Bell 1” to “Left Middle Right Correct Answer Bell 4” (see FIG. 9) is won, the left reel 13L is first stopped, and the middle reel 13M is second. Stop and right reel 13R are provided as a symbol combination that stops at the winning line when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the pressing order of the third stop. When these combinations are aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the number of medals to be paid out is “9”.

  Each of the combinations “CDBE1” to “CDBE4” (the symbol combination group “CD bell”) has the symbol “BE1” or the symbol “BE1” in the upper portion of the left reel 13L, the middle portion of the middle reel 13M, and the lower portion of the right reel 13R in the display window 11. When "BE2" is displayed, the symbol combination is such that the bell is aligned with the lower right line. These are the cases where one of the winning combinations “Right and left middle correct bell 1” to “right and left middle correct bell 4” (see FIG. 9) is won, and the left reel 13L is stopped first and the right reel 13R is stopped second. When the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated in the pressing order of the third stop, the middle reel 13M is provided as a symbol combination that stops at the pay line. When these combinations are aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “9” is obtained.

  In any of the combinations "CBE1" to "CBE4" (symbol combination group "C-bell"), the symbols "BE1" or "BE2" are displayed on the winning line (middle line), so that the bells are aligned with the middle line. It is a combination. These are the cases where one of the winning combinations “Middle Left / Right Correct Bell 1” to “Middle Left / Right Correct Bell 4” (see FIG. 9) is won, the middle reel 13M is first stopped, the left reel 13L is second stopped, The symbol combination is provided as a symbol combination that stops on the pay line when the right reel 13R is operated in the third stop pressing order and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. When these combinations are aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “9” is obtained.

  In the combination "CUBE1" (symbol combination group "CU bell"), the symbols "BE1" or "BE2" are displayed in the lower portion of the left reel 13L, the middle portion of the middle reel 13M, and the upper portion of the right reel 13R in the display window 11, respectively. By doing so, it is a symbol combination where the bells are aligned to the upper right. This combination corresponds to a case where one of the winning combinations “middle right left correct answer bell 1” to “middle right left correct answer bell 4” (see FIG. 9) is won, and the middle reel 13M is stopped first and the right reel 13R is stopped second. When the left reel 13L is operated in the third stop pressing order and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, it is provided as a symbol combination that stops at the pay line. When this combination is aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “9” is obtained.

  Each of the combinations “KYBE1” and “KYBE2” (symbol combination group “KY bell”) has the symbol “BE1” or the symbol “BE1” in the lower part of the left reel 13L, the middle part of the middle reel 13M, and the lower part of the right reel 13R in the display window 11. By displaying "BE2", it is a symbol combination in which bells are aligned in a hill shape. These combinations correspond to the case where one of the winning combinations “Right and Left Middle Correct Bell 1” to “Right and Left Middle Correct Bell 4” (see FIG. 9) is won, and the right reel 13R is first stopped and the left reel 13L is second. The stop and middle reels 13M are provided as a symbol combination that stops at the winning line when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the third stop pressing order. When these combinations are aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “9” is obtained.

  Each of the combinations “BBE1” to “BBE4” (the symbol combination group “B-bell”) has the symbol “BE1” or the symbol “BE1” in the lower portion of the left reel 13L, the lower portion of the middle reel 13M, and the lower portion of the right reel 13R in the display window 11. When "BE2" is displayed, the symbol combination is such that the bells are aligned with the lower line. These combinations correspond to a case where one of the winning combinations “Right / Middle / Left Correct Bell 1” to “Right / Middle / Left Correct Bell 4” (see FIG. 9) is won, the right reel 13R is first stopped, and the middle reel 13M is When the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the pressing order of the second stop and the left reel 13L in the third stop, the stop combination is provided as a symbol combination that stops at the pay line. When these combinations are aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “9” is obtained.

ii) When the first stop is correct The symbol combination group "Left Correct AT" is a winning combination "Left Middle Right Correct Bell 1" to "Left Middle Right Correct Bell 4", "Left Right Correct Bell 1" to "Right Right" When one of "Correct Bell 4" (see FIG. 9) is won, the pressing order of the first stop is correct on the left reel 13L, and if the pressing order of the second stop reel is incorrect, the stop stops on the winning line. It is provided as a group of symbol combinations. When the combinations forming the group are aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “1” is obtained.

  The symbol combination group “Middle correct answer AT” is any of the winning combinations “Middle left / right correct bell 1” to “Middle left / right correct bell 4”, “Middle right left correct bell 1” to “Middle right left correct bell 4” (see FIG. 9). When a crab is won, the first stop is correctly answered on the middle reel 13M, and the pressing order of the second stop reel is incorrect. When the combinations forming the group are aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “1” is obtained.

  The symbol combination group “Right Correct Answer AT” is a winning combination of “Right Left Correct Answer Bell 1” to “Right Left Correct Answer Bell 4”, “Right Middle Left Correct Answer Bell 1” to “Right Middle Left Correct Answer Bell 4” (see FIG. 9). When the first stop is won, the pressing order of the first stop is correct on the right reel 13R, and when the pressing order of the second stop reel is incorrect, the symbols are provided as a group of symbol combinations that stop at the winning line. . When the combinations forming the group are aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “1” is obtained.

iii) When the first stop is incorrect on the left All of the symbol combination groups “A left incorrect AT”, “B left incorrect AT”, “C left incorrect AT”, and “D left incorrect AT” When the first stop is the left reel 13L and the pressing order is incorrect, the group is provided as a group of symbol combinations that can stop at the winning line. When the combinations forming the group are aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “1” is obtained. It should be noted that each of the combinations forming these symbol combination groups is configured not to win if the second and third stop operation timings do not match (missing). In some cases, there is no winning combination because there is only one winning combination from these symbol combination groups, and depending on the operation timing, 5 frames (operation timing frame + maximum sliding 4 frames described later) This is because there are no symbols constituting the symbol combination within the parentheses.

iv) In the case of incorrect answer during the first stop, symbol combination group “Incorrect answer in A1”, “Incorrect answer in B1”, “Incorrect answer in C1”, “Incorrect answer in D1”, “In A2” The incorrect answer AT, the incorrect answer AT in B2, the incorrect answer AT in C2, and the incorrect answer AT in D2 all win when the first stop is the middle reel 13M and the pushing order is incorrect. It is provided as a group of symbol combinations that can stop on the line. When the combinations forming the group are aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “1” is obtained. It should be noted that each of the combinations forming these symbol combination groups is configured not to win if the second and third stop operation timings do not match (missing). In some cases, there is no winning combination because there is only one winning combination from these symbol combination groups, and depending on the operation timing, 5 frames (operation timing frame + maximum sliding 4 frames described later) This is because there are no symbols constituting the symbol combination within the parentheses.

v) If the first stop is incorrect on the right, all of the symbol combination groups "A right incorrect AT", "B right incorrect AT", "C right incorrect AT", and "D right incorrect AT". When the first stop is the right reel 13M and the pressing order is incorrect, it is provided as a group of symbol combinations that can stop on the payline. When the combinations forming the group are aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “1” is obtained. It should be noted that each of the combinations forming these symbol combination groups is configured not to win if the second and third stop operation timings do not match (missing). In some cases, there is no winning combination because there is only one winning combination from these symbol combination groups, and depending on the operation timing, 5 frames (operation timing frame + maximum sliding 4 frames described later) This is because there are no symbols constituting the symbol combination within the parentheses.

  As described above, if one of the winning combinations "push order bell" is won, if the correct answer is set in the pushing order set for the winning combination, nine payouts will be obtained. There is a case where only one payout is obtained or no prize is won. Therefore, the “push order bell” is a winning combination (specific combination) in which the player's advantage varies depending on the push order.

-Cherry combination "BCH" (symbol combination group "B cherry") is a symbol combination in which the symbol "CH (cherry)" is displayed below the left reel 13L in the display window 11, and is 5 frames (frames at operation timing). Since there are reels 13L, 13M, 13R having no symbols constituting the symbol combination within (+4 frames of the maximum slip), if the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R does not match, the combination is provided as a winning combination. . It should be noted that when the combination is aligned on the pay line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “1” is obtained.

In each of the watermelon combinations “CDWM1” to “CDWM4” (symbol combination group “CD watermelon”), the symbols “WM” are respectively provided in the upper portion of the left reel 13L, the middle portion of the middle reel 13M, and the lower portion of the right reel 13R in the display window 11. (Watermelon) "is displayed, so that the watermelon is aligned on the downward-sloping line. When the combination is aligned with the winning line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “4” is obtained. In addition, in these combinations, there are reels 13L, 13M, and 13R that do not have the symbols constituting the symbol combination within the frame (the frame of the operation timing + the four frames of the maximum slip), so that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are all used. If the operation timing does not match, no winning is won.

  The combination “CWM” (symbol combination group “C watermelon”) is a symbol combination in which the symbol “WM” is displayed on the winning line (middle line), and the watermelons are aligned on the middle line. When the combination is aligned with the winning line, a winning is achieved, and a payout of the payout number “4” is obtained. In these combinations, since there are reels 13L, 13M, and 13R having no symbols constituting the symbol combination within the frame (the frame of the operation timing + the four frames of the maximum sliding), the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is determined. If it does not match, it will not win.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 in FIG. 4 sets one set value from a plurality of set values (setting 1 to setting 6) having different payout rates. This set value is used to select the role lottery table 671 selected by the table selecting means 102 described later, and one of the set values corresponds to each of the plurality of role lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. It is attached. When the power is turned on (when the power switch 50 is turned on), the setting control means 101 determines whether the change processing start switch 56 is ON or OFF, and when the change processing start switch 56 is ON, the power is turned on. Then, a predetermined setting change process is started.

  Here, the winning probability in the lottery in the general game is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (here, six types). A table 671 (general game lottery table) is associated with the table. Then, when the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the set value. At this time, the reset switch 52 is used, and every time the reset switch 52 is pressed after the setting change process is started, the set value is increased by one and can be changed. If the reset switch 52 is pressed during the setting 6, the process returns to the setting 1.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection unit 102 in FIG. 4 includes a game type (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, BB1, etc.) controlled by the game control unit 100 on the main control board 63, and a setting value (setting) set by the setting control unit 101. Based on 1 to 6), one lottery table is selected from a plurality of role lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. That is, for example, in a general game, the table selecting means 102 selects the role lottery table 671 (general game lottery table) as the role lottery table according to the set value of the winning probability (setting 1 to setting 6).

(4) Role lottery means 103
At the timing when the start switch 19 is operated and the game is started, the role lottery means 103 in FIG. 4 performs a plurality of roles (a small role, a re-game role) including a specific role and a plurality of roles (a bonus role) including a bonus role. (See FIG. 10) is to determine which of the winning combinations has been won based on the lottery value generated based on the start of the game. In the AT non-permissible state, if the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), and the advantageous RT (RT2) (see FIG. 10), the lottery means 103 determines the lottery value used for the role lottery. Using the same lottery value, it is determined whether or not the AT permitted combination to be brought into the AT permitted state is won (AT permitted winning). In addition, in the AT allowed state, if the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), the advantageous RT (RT2), and the bonus game state (BB1) are in the AT allowable state, the lottery value used in the role lottery is determined. Using the same lottery value as above, it is determined whether or not the AT right combination has been won (AT right winning) (see FIG. 10). The role lottery means 103 includes a lottery value generation means 103a and a lottery value determination determination means 103b.

(4-1) Lottery value generation means 103a
The lottery value generating means 103a has a random number generating means constituted by an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit for counting the clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal). By extracting the generated random numbers for the lottery at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, the lottery values for the combination lottery, the determination of the AT allowable winning, and the determination of the AT right winning are generated. Since the random number generating means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a can be treated substantially as a random number. The lottery value generation means 103a may generate a lottery value using random numbers generated by a random number generator, or may generate a lottery value using software random numbers. Further, the lottery value generation unit 103a may generate a lottery value by performing a predetermined operation on the extracted random number value or the generated random number value.

(4-2) Lottery value determination determination means 103b
The lottery value determination determining means 103b determines which of a plurality of roles including the AT permitted role and the AT right role has been won by determining the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a. I do.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the lottery table 671 stores, for each lottery value within the range generated by the random number generation means, a plurality of roles shown in FIG. (A role, a BB1 middle role, a replaying role, a bonus role), a lottery value for determining which role to win or a loss, and the correspondence between the role and the role are set in advance. The lottery value determination determination means 103b refers to the combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102, and determines which combination the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation means 103a is set to, or sets a loss. By determining whether the winning combination has been performed, it is determined whether any of a plurality of roles including the AT permitted role and the AT right role has been won.

  That is, for the entire range of the lottery values generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a, the range of values determined to shift to the AT allowable state (AT allowable win) and the determination not to shift to the AT allowable state (AT allowable non-win) are made. The range of the value is previously set in the role lottery table 671, and the lottery value determination determination unit 103b sets the lottery value generated for the role lottery by the lottery value generation unit 103a based on the start of the game to the AT allowable state. Also used to determine whether to migrate. In addition, for the entire range of the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a, the range of the value of the AT right winning (additional lottery of the number of games, the additional continuation rate lottery) and the range of the value of the AT right non-winning play a role. The lottery value determination determination means 103b is set in advance in the lottery table 671, and the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation means 103a based on the start of the game for the role lottery is added to the number of games in the AT allowable state to perform the lottery. Also used to determine whether or not.

  Further, in the combination lottery table 671, some of the lottery values are set so as to overlap with the winning of a plurality of combinations, so that the lottery value determination determination unit 103b sets all of the lottery values generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a. When the determination is made on the range, that is, as a result of the role lottery of the role lottery means 103, a winning combination group shown in FIG. 10 is formed, and each winning combination group is assigned a unique identification number. In addition, among the identification numbers (winning role groups) shown in FIG. 10, with respect to the winning combination group of the identification number composed of a plurality of combinations, the symbol combination relating to all the roles constituting the winning combination group of the identification number concerned Are allowed to be aligned with the winning line. Note that the identification numbers 34 to 57 in FIG. 10 correspond to the pressing order bells with the lower role numbers “11h” to “28h” shown in FIG. 9, respectively, but are not shown.

  If the identification number (winning combination group) that has been won in the AT non-permissible state includes the AT permitted combination, the AT permitted state is determined, and the AT permitted state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT permitted state. The initial lottery means 100d performs a sorting lottery using the AT allowable winning game number distribution table 673 (see FIGS. 4 and 24) corresponding to the winning identification number. If the identification number (winning combination group) that has been won in the AT permitted state includes the AT right combination, the AT right is won, and the AT addition lottery table 674 (see FIG. 27) corresponding to the winning identification number is displayed. An additional lottery is performed by the additional means 100e during the period.

  As shown in FIG. 21, some specific lottery values among the lottery values that are not won (losed) to all the roles in the role lottery by the role lottery means 103 (FIG. 4) in the normal RT (RT1). Means that the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 103 in the advantageous RT (RT2) wins a replay (specific general role), which is a replaying role. A role lottery table 671 is set in the role lottery means 103 in (RT2) so that the result of the role lottery is the same. Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the specific lottery value does not include the lottery value to win the AT permitted combination determined to be in the AT permitted state.

  With this configuration, since the lottery value as the AT allowable winning is not included in the lottery value that changes whether or not the general role is won depending on the gaming state, the winning probability of the general role according to the change in the gaming state is determined. Irrespective of the change of the height of the game, the player can be given a uniform sense of expectation regarding the AT allowable winning.

  In this embodiment, the ROM 67 (corresponding to the "lottery range storage means" of the present invention) of the main control board 63 has a storage area (use area) for a game program and the like for storing game programs and data relating to the progress of the game. , And other areas (out-of-use areas), and data relating to the progress of the game and other data are clearly separated. In the non-use area, for example, programs and data for performing improper judgment are stored. The data of the winning combination lottery table 671 is stored in a storage area of the game program or the like in a storage area of the ROM 67.

  Here, the data of the winning combination lottery table 671 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 22. ) Stores lottery value range data (corresponding to “first lottery range data” of the present invention) of an identification number (for example, identification number 3: first role) including at least one of an AT permitted role and an AT right role. AT lottery value storage area (corresponding to “first area” of the present invention) and lottery range data of an identification number (for example, identification number 2: second role) that does not include any of them (the “second lottery of the present invention”). And a non-AT lottery value storage area (corresponding to the “second area” of the present invention). At this time, the AT lottery value storage area does not store lottery range data of an identification number that does not include the AT permitted combination or the AT right combination, while the non-AT lottery value storage area includes the AT permitted combination or the AT right combination. The lottery range data of the identification number is not stored.

  In this embodiment, the lottery range data (common data) of the same value is set for each identification number (for example, identification number 3) including the AT permitted combination and the AT right combination even if the gaming state or the type of the set value is different. On the other hand, for each identification number (for example, identification number 2) not including the AT permitted combination and the AT right combination, lottery range data is individually set according to the game state and the type of the set value. (See FIGS. 11 to 15). In the non-AT lottery value storage area, the storage area of the lottery range data of each identification number is set at a different position (address) for each type of game state and for each type of setting value. On the other hand, in the AT lottery value storage area, the storage area of the lottery range data of each identification number is set to a common position (address) regardless of the set value and the type of the game state.

  In this embodiment, an area for storing the data of the combination lottery table 671 of the ROM 67 is an area for storing lottery range data of an identification number not including the AT permitted combination and the AT right combination, and an area for storing the identification number not including these. Although the area is divided into two areas, that is, an area for storing lottery range data, for example, an area for storing lottery range data of an identification number that includes an AT allowed combination but does not include an AT right combination, and an AT right combination An area for storing lottery range data of an identification number that includes but does not include the AT allowable combination, and an area for storing lottery range data of an identification number that does not include the AT allowable combination and the AT right combination. You may comprise so that it may memorize | store in an area | region. Further, it is divided into an area for storing the lottery range data of the identification number including the AT allowable combination and two areas for storing the lottery range data of the identification number not including the AT allowable combination. You may make it memorize | store. In this way, at the time of the additional lottery in the AT period or the winning of the AT allowable lottery, it is possible to easily judge the impropriety and the malfunction by determining which area of the lottery range data is used in the role lottery.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, in the non-AT lottery value storage area, a spare storage area for storing spare lottery range data for each type of identification number including the AT permitted combination and the AT right combination may be provided. . In this case, the spare storage area stores the preliminary lottery value range data at a different position for each identification number including the AT permitted combination and the AT right combination for each type of game state and each type of set value. A storage area is provided, and in this embodiment, a value of 0 (corresponding to “predetermined data” of the present invention) is stored at each position. The data to be stored in the spare storage area may be any data that can specify that the data is spare data. For example, data other than 0, such as 65536 or FF, may be stored. Also, in this case, if the data in the spare storage area is used to determine whether or not an identification number including an AT permitted role or an AT right role has been won in the role lottery, it is determined that an abnormal role lottery has been performed. May be provided. In this case, the abnormal lottery determination means, for example, when the internally won identification number includes an AT permitted combination or an AT right combination, determines the lottery range data used for the combination lottery, and determines the value. If it is 0, 65536, or FF, it may be determined that an abnormal combination lottery has been performed. In this way, for example, even when the identification number including the AT permitted role or the AT right role is redesigned to the identification number not including the AT permitted role or the AT right role, the identification number not including the AT permitted role or the AT right role is obtained. Addition of the lottery range data of the number does not cause a shift in the storage position of the other lottery range data, so that the program change is not complicated, and the design change can be easily performed. Further, since the data in the spare storage area can be identified as being spare, confusion with regular data can be prevented. Further, when there is a fraud using the data in the spare storage area, the fraudulent lottery determination means can reliably determine the fraud.

  Further, as described above, in each of the gaming states (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, BB1), the random number of each winning combination group is previously associated with the lottery value in a predetermined range. The same data (lottery value) is associated with the identification number including at least one of the winning combinations, regardless of the set value. That is, the lottery value determined by the lottery value determination deciding means 103b as the AT allowable win in the game in the AT game non-permission state is the same regardless of the type of the set value, and the lottery value in the game in the AT game permission state. The lottery value determined to be the AT right by the determination determining means 103b is the same regardless of the type of the set value.

  With this configuration, the expected value of the AT allowable winning and the expected value of the AT right winning do not change according to the set value set by the setting control means 101. Since the player can always have a uniform feeling of expectation, it is possible to improve the interest of the player. The function of determining whether or not the lottery value determination determining means 103b has won the AT permitted combination in the AT non-permitted state corresponds to the "permitted state determining means" of the present invention.

  In addition, in the examples illustrated in FIGS. 11 to 15, the identification numbers (for example, pressing order bells: identification numbers 34 to 57) in which different ranges of the lottery values are set for the respective set values are also independent of the types of the set values. May be set to the same lottery value range.

  Next, the names of the winning combination groups having the respective identification numbers in FIG. 10 will be specifically described.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the role names are “AT allowed”, “AT right”, “Red 7 Big”, “BAR Big”, “Normal Replay”, “Promotion Replay 1” to “Promotion Replay 6”, “Fall. "Replay 1"-"Fall Replay 3", "BAR Aligned Replay", "Fake Replay", "Cherry", "Watermelon A", "Watermelon B", "Pushing Order Bell", "Left Middle Right Correct Bell 1" -"Left center right correct bell 4", "Left right correct bell 1"-"Left right correct bell 4", "Middle left right correct bell 1"-"Middle left right correct bell 4", "Middle right left correct bell 1"- "Middle right left correct answer bell 4", "Right left middle correct answer bell 1"-"Right left middle correct answer bell 4", "Right center left correct answer bell 1"-"Right center left correct answer bell 4", plural "BB1 middle role" Kinds of roles are set. Each of these roles excluding "AT allowed" and "AT right" is composed of one or a plurality of types of symbol combination groups.

  Here, when a winning combination group (identification number) including a combination composed of a plurality of symbol combination groups is won (see FIG. 10), all the symbol combination groups constituting the combination are arranged on a winning line. It is in a state where it is permitted to do so. Specifically, for example, when the player wins the "promotion replay 6" shown in FIG. 9, any of the symbol combinations of the symbol combination groups "N lip", "U lip", "SP1", and "SP2" are aligned with the winning line. Is in a state where it is permitted.

  As shown in FIG. 9, “Red 7 Big” and “BAR Big” are bonus combinations, and “Normal Replay” is a replay combination irrelevant to the transition of the gaming state. In addition, “promotion replay 1” to “promotion replay 6” are replaying roles provided as specific roles to which a privilege that the gaming state is promoted (RT1 → RT2) according to the pressing order is given. In addition, “falling replay 1” to “falling replay 3” are provided as specific roles to which a privilege that the game state is maintained without falling (RT2 → RT1) (RT2 → RT2) according to the pressing order is given. It is a replaying role.

  The “BAR aligned replay” is a replaying game that is subject to a lottery only during the bonus game (BB1). In the game that has been won as the winning game, a pattern is obtained by pushing all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is configured so that “BAR” is aligned. Specifically, when the symbol "CH (cherry)" is pressed at the time of the first stop of the left reel 13L, the symbol "CH (cherry)" stops at the middle stage. At this time, the symbol "BAR" is stopped at the upper stage, and if the symbol "BAR" is aimed at at the time of the second and third stops, the symbol "BAR" is arranged in a straight line (obliquely downward). In other cases, such as when the symbol “CH (cherry)” is not pushed at the first stop, the symbol combination group “N lip” is aligned with the winning line.

  In addition, “fake play” is a re-playing role that is subject to a lottery only in the bonus game state (BB1), and when the symbol “BAR” is pressed in the game that has won this winning role, the symbol “BAR” is displayed. It is configured so that it does not finish at the final stop. Specifically, when the symbol "CH (cherry)" is pressed at the time of the first stop of the left reel 13L, the symbol "CH (cherry)" stops at the middle stage. At this time, the symbol "BAR" is stopped at the upper stage, and if the symbol "BAR" is aimed at at the time of the second stop, the symbol "BAR" becomes inclined downward. Next, even when the symbol "BAR" is pushed by the third stop, the symbols are not aligned. When the symbol “CH (cherry)” is not pushed by the first stop, any one of the combinations “NRP1” to “NRP12” constituting the symbol combination group “N lip” is aligned with the winning line. ing. When the button is pressed in the reverse direction (right → middle → left), any one of the symbol combination groups “SRP1” to “SRP4” is aligned with the winning line.

  “Cherry”, “watermelon A”, and “watermelon B” are all small roles for paying out medals (game value). Reel 13L, 13M, 13R which does not have a symbol constituting a winning combination within 5 frames (frame of operation timing + 4 frames of maximum sliding) are included in the symbol combination group constituting these small winning combinations. Therefore, if the operation timings of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R do not match, a dropout (non-winning) occurs.

  The “bell in any order of pressing” is a small role in which the symbols of the symbol combination group “C-bell” are aligned with the winning line regardless of the pressing order. Note that if the winning combination is won during the ART in the AT allowable state shown in FIG. 5, an effect of notifying the player of the pressing order may be executed.

  In addition, the "left center right correct bell 1" to the "left center right correct bell 4" each have a specific role in which the advantage (payout) of the player differs depending on the operation order (push order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. It is a small role as. When these winning combinations are won, when the first stop is operated by the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R in the pressing order of the left reel 13L, the second stop is the middle reel 13M, and the third stop is the right reel 13R, the symbol combination group is operated. A payout of "9" is awarded with the symbols related to "T-bell" aligned with the winning line. If the operation is performed in any other pressing order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with the payout of “1” are aligned with the pay line, or the symbols are missed.

  In addition, “right and left middle correct bell 1” to “right and left middle correct bell 4” are all small roles as special features in which the player's advantage (payout) varies depending on the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. is there. When these winning combinations are won, the first stop is operated by the stop reels 21L, 21M, 21R in the pressing order of the left reel 13L, the second stop is the right reel 13R, and the third stop is the middle reel 13M. A payout of "9" is awarded with the symbols related to the "CD bell" aligned with the winning line. If the operation is performed in any other pressing order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with the payout of “1” are aligned with the pay line, or the symbols are missed.

  In addition, each of “middle left / right correct answer bell 1” to “middle left / right correct answer bell 4” is a small combination as a specific combination in which the player's advantage (payout) varies depending on the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. . When these winning combinations are won, when the first stop is operated by the stop reels 21L, 21M, 21R in the pressing order of the middle reel 13M, the second stop is the left reel 13L, and the third stop is the right reel 13R, the symbol combination group is operated. A payout of "9" is awarded along with the symbols related to "C-bell" on the pay line. If the operation is performed in any other pressing order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with the payout of “1” are aligned with the pay line, or the symbols are missed.

  In addition, each of the "middle right left correct answer bell 1" to "middle right left correct answer bell 4" is a small combination as a specific combination in which the player's advantage (payout) varies depending on the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. . When these winning combinations are won, the first stop is operated by the middle reel 13M, the second stop is operated by the stop reels 21L, 21M, 21R in the pushing order of the right reel 13R, and the third stop is operated by the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. A payout of "9" is awarded with the symbols related to "CU Bell" aligned with the winning line. If the operation is performed in any other pressing order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with the payout of “1” are aligned with the pay line, or the symbols are missed.

  In addition, "right and left middle correct answer bell 1" to "right and left middle correct answer bell 4" are small roles as specific roles in which the player's advantage (payout) varies depending on the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. . When these winning combinations are won, when the first stop is operated by the right reel 13R, the second stop is operated by the left reel 13L, and the third stop is operated by the stop reels 21L, 21M, 21R in the pressing order, the symbol combination group is obtained. A payout of "9" is awarded along with the symbols related to "KY BELL" on the pay line. If the operation is performed in any other pressing order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with the payout of “1” are aligned with the pay line, or the symbols are missed.

  In addition, “right center left correct answer bell 1” to “right center left correct answer bell 4” are all small roles as specific roles in which the player's advantage (payout) varies depending on the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. It is. When these winning combinations are won, the first stop is operated by the right reel 13R, the second stop is operated by the middle reel 13M, and the third stop is operated by the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in the pressing order of the left reel 13L. A payout of "9" is awarded along with the symbols related to "KY BELL" on the pay line. If the operation is performed in any other pressing order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with the payout of “1” are aligned with the pay line, or the symbols are missed.

  The “BB1 middle role” is a winning combination that is subject to a lottery only during the bonus game (BB1). When the winning combination is won, a payout of “9” is awarded regardless of the pressing order, in which the symbols related to the symbol combination group “C-bell” are aligned with the pay line.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, when the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is, for example, the identification number 19 “Red 7 Big + Cherry”, the combination of both “Cherry” and “Red 7 Big” is performed. This is a state in which the symbol combinations are allowed to be aligned with the winning line, and the symbols related to the symbol combinations “RBB1” (see FIG. 6) and “BCH” (see FIG. 8) may be aligned with the winning line. As other identification numbers including the bonus combination (role lottery result), "BAR Big + Cherry" (identification number 22), "AT right + red 7 big + watermelon A" (identification number 27), "BAR Big + "Watermelon A" (identification number 28), "AT allowed + AT right + red 7 big + watermelon B" (identification number 31), "AT allowed + AT right + red 7 big + cherry" (identification number 20), "AT right + Red 7 big + cherry "(identification number 21) and" AT permission + AT right + BAR big + cherry "(identification number 23). Therefore, when the symbol combinations of the winning combinations “Cherry”, “Watermelon A”, and “Watermelon B” are aligned on the winning line, the degree of expectation of winning the bonus role increases.

  During the bonus internal winning (RT3), the winning status of the bonus role has been carried over, so the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is “Red 7 Big + Cherry” (identification number 19), “ID 7”. "BAR big + cherry" (identification number 22), "AT allowed + AT right + red 7 big + cherry" (identification number 20), "AT right + red 7 big + cherry" (identification number 21), "AT allowed + AT right" + BAR Big + Cherry ”(identification number 23), a new type of bonus role will not be won, and the winning combination“ Cherry ”will be used as a permissible symbol combination other than the carried over bonus role. It is permissible that only the symbol combination according to "" is aligned with the winning line. The result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103 is any one of the identification numbers “AT right + red 7 big + watermelon A”, “BAR big + watermelon A”, and “AT allowed + AT right + red 7 big + watermelon B”. In the case of, a new type of bonus role will not be won, and only the symbol combinations related to the role name “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” will be allowed as a symbol combination other than the carried over bonus role. Alignment with the winning line is allowed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, it is configured not to win the AT allowed combination during the bonus game state (BB1). In the case where the lottery value is the AT allowable winning, the control may be performed such that the AT allowable winning is invalidated during BB1. Further, in this embodiment, it is configured not to win the AT allowed role and / or the AT right role alone, but it may be configured to win the AT allowed role and / or the AT right role alone. .

(5) Determination result storage means 104
The determination result storage unit 104 of FIG. 4 stores information capable of specifying whether or not a bonus combination has been won in the first data area of the determination result storage area 652 as a determination result by the lottery value determination determination unit 103b, Information that can specify whether or not the general role has been won is stored in the second data area of the determination result storage area 652, and information that can specify whether or not the state is the AT allowed state (AT allowed win) is determined. The information is stored in the third data area of the storage area 652, and information that can specify whether or not the AT right has been won is stored in the fourth data area of the determination result storage area 652.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, a unique hexadecimal highest-ranking role number 1 is assigned to the AT permitted role, a hexadecimal highest-ranking role number 2 unique to the AT right role is allocated, and each bonus is assigned. A unique hexadecimal upper-role number is assigned to each of the roles, and a unique hexadecimal lower-role number is assigned to each of the general roles (replay, small role, BB1 role). Then, the determination result storage unit 104 stores the role numbers assigned to the roles (including the case of the loss) constituting the identification number (winning role group), which is the role lottery result of the role lottery unit 103, in the determination result storage area. 652 in the corresponding data area.

  That is, when the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is one of the identification numbers (winning role group) including the AT permitted role shown in FIG. The assigned highest-order role number 1 “01h” is stored in the one-byte third data area of the determination result storage area 652. In the case where the AT permitted combination has been lost (non-winning), the determination result storage unit 104 stores the highest-rank combination number 1 “00h” assigned to the lost in the data area. After “01h” is stored as the highest role number 1, by maintaining this value, even if a new AT allowable role is elected, it is ignored, and when the end condition or the limiter condition is satisfied, the highest role number is determined. After "00h" is stored as 1, AT allowable winning is made possible.

  When the result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103 is any of the identification numbers (winning role group) including the AT right role shown in FIG. 10, the highest-ranking role number 2 “01h” is set in the determination result storage area. 652 is stored in the 1-byte fourth data area. In the case where the AT right combination is lost (non-winning), the determination result storage unit 104 stores the highest-rank combination number 2 “00h” assigned to the loss in the data area. Here, for each of the AT permitted winning and the AT right winning, it can be determined whether or not the winning is achieved by turning on and off a flag composed of 1 bit. Therefore, unlike the bonus role and the general role, in order to reduce the storage capacity in the role lottery, each of the AT allowable winning and the AT right winning does not use the storage capacity of even one byte, and the AT allowable winning and the AT right winning respectively. A 1-bit flag capable of storing ON and OFF is provided in correspondence with the above. By setting ON and OFF of the flag provided corresponding to each, the state of each of the AT allowable winning and the AT right winning is achieved. May be determined (stored).

  When the result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103 is one of the identification numbers (winning role group) including the bonus role shown in FIG. 10, the determination result storage means 104 is assigned to the winning bonus role. Either of the upper role numbers “01h” and “02h” is stored in the 1-byte first data area of the determination result storage area 652. If the bonus combination is lost (non-winning), the determination result storage unit 104 stores the upper-rank combination number “00h” assigned to the loss in the data area. Further, after storing “01h” or “02h” as the upper-rank combination number, the bonus combination is carried over by maintaining this value until the bonus combination is won.

  If the result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103 is one of the identification numbers (winning role group) including the general role (replaying role, small role, middle role of BB1) shown in FIG. The storage unit 104 stores one of the lower role numbers “01h” to “29h” assigned to the winning general role in the one-byte second data area of the determination result storage area 652. In the case where the general combination is lost (non-winning), the determination result storage unit 104 stores the lower-rank combination number “00h” assigned to the loss in the data area.

  With this configuration, the bonus winning, the general winning, the AT allowable winning, and the AT right winning are stored and managed in parallel. Each winning can be managed collectively. Further, by storing and managing the data in this manner, the determination can be made by referring to only the data type required in one control, so that the processing can be performed efficiently.

  It should be noted that a storage area for AT permission status for storing the state of AT permission may be further provided. In this case, in the case of the AT allowable winning, the highest role number 1 “01h” is temporarily stored in the determination result storage area 652, and the data stored in the separately provided AT allowable state storage area is confirmed. If "00h" is stored in the storage area for the AT allowable state, "01h" may be stored in the storage area for the AT allowable state. After "01h" is stored in the AT allowable state storage area, this value may be maintained until the end condition or the limiter condition is satisfied.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of general roles are configured not to be simultaneously elected. However, if a plurality of general roles are configured to be simultaneously elected, a plurality of elected general roles are selected. The storage capacity of the second data area of the determination result storage area 652 may be set so that all of the lower role numbers assigned to them can be stored. In addition, a new lower role number is newly assigned to each combination of the simultaneously winning general combinations, and the lower role numbers assigned to the simultaneously selected general combinations are stored in the second data area of the determination result storage area 652. You may.

  When the slot lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is checked, if the slot machine 1 is set to the AT non-permissible state, the determination result storage area in which the highest-ranking role number 1 for the AT permitted role is stored. The third data area 652 is referred to, but the fourth data area of the determination result storage area 652 in which the highest role number 2 of the AT right combination is stored is not referred to, and the slot machine 1 is in the AT allowable state. Is set, the fourth data area of the determination result storage area 652 in which the highest role number 2 of the AT right role is stored, but the highest role number 1 of the AT allowable role is stored. The third data area of the determined result storage area 652 is configured not to be referred to.

(5) Stop control means 105
The stop control means 105 shown in FIG. 4 uses the stop table 672 to stop the reels 13L, 13M, 13R based on the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R by the player and the result of the role lottery of the role lottery means 103. Stop control is performed. In order to win the role name belonging to the identification number determined by the role lottery means 103, the stop control means 105 basically changes the configuration symbol in all of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R within the drawable range (the middle row). ) To perform stop control. The allowable number of slip frames (retractable range: usually, a maximum of four frames) is set for each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. May not be aligned, and in such a case, a miss (non-prize) occurs.

  "Normal replay" is such that the symbols constituting the winning combinations "NRP1" to "NRP12" are arranged at positions where the symbols can be pulled in regardless of the timing of operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. The stop control unit 105 performs the reel control so that any one of the combinations “NRP1” to “NRP12” is always aligned with the winning line.

  “Promotion replay 1” is composed of two types of symbol combination groups “N lip” and “U lip”. In this embodiment, when an identification number including the combination is won, the priorities of the symbol combination groups that are preferentially arranged in accordance with the pressing order are set. Specifically, the stop control unit 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group “U lip” when the order of pressing “left → middle → right” at the time of winning the identification number including the combination, and in other cases Performs the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by giving priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" (see FIG. 30A). Since both symbol combination groups are the symbol combination groups without missing, the priority symbol combination groups are always arranged (winning). Since the symbol combination group “U lip” is related to the transition to the advantageous RT (RT2), in the “promotion replay 1”, the pushing order of “left → middle → right” is advantageous to the player. Becomes

  “Promotion replay 2” is composed of three types of symbol combination groups “N lip”, “U lip”, and “SP lip 1”. Also in the case where an identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination groups to be preferentially arranged according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, the stop control unit 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group “U lip” when the identification order including the combination is won in the case of “left → right → middle”, and in other cases Performs the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by giving priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" (see FIG. 30A). Since both symbol combination groups are the symbol combination groups without missing, the priority symbol combination groups are always arranged (winning). Here, the symbol combination group “SP Lip 1” is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In the “promotion replay 2”, the pressing order of “left → right → middle” (“U lip”) is a pressing order advantageous to the player.

  “Promotion replay 3” is composed of three types of symbol combination groups “N lip”, “U lip”, and “SP lip 2”. Also in the case where an identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination groups to be preferentially arranged according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "U lip" when the order of pressing "middle → left → right" is selected at the time of winning the identification number including the combination, and in other cases Performs the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by giving priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" (see FIG. 30A). Since both symbol combination groups are the symbol combination groups without missing, the priority symbol combination groups are always arranged (winning). Here, the symbol combination group “SP Lip 2” is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In the “promotion replay 3”, the pressing order of “middle → left → right” (“U lip”) is a pressing order advantageous to the player.

  “Promotion replay 4” is composed of three types of symbol combination groups “N lip”, “U lip”, and “SP lip 3”. Also in the case where an identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination groups to be preferentially arranged according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, the stop control unit 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group “U lip” when the order of “middle → right → left” is pressed at the time of winning the identification number including the combination, and in other cases Performs the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by giving priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" (see FIG. 30A). Since both symbol combination groups are the symbol combination groups without missing, the priority symbol combination groups are always arranged (winning). Here, the symbol combination group “SP Lip 3” is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In the “promotion replay 4”, the pressing order of “middle → right → left” (“U lip”) is an advantageous pressing order for the player.

  “Promotion replay 5” is composed of three types of symbol combination groups “N lip”, “U lip”, and “SP lip 4”. Also in the case where an identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination groups to be preferentially arranged according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "U lip" in the case of the pressing order of "right → left → middle" at the time of winning the identification number including the combination, and in other cases Performs the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by giving priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" (see FIG. 30A). Since both symbol combination groups are the symbol combination groups without missing, the priority symbol combination groups are always arranged (winning). Here, the symbol combination group “SP Lip 4” is a symbol combination group that is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In the “promotion replay 5”, the pressing order of “right → left → middle” (“U lip”) is a pressing order advantageous to the player.

  The “promotion replay 6” includes four types of symbol combination groups “N lip”, “U lip”, “SP lip 1”, and “SP lip 2”. Also in the case where an identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination groups to be preferentially arranged according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, the stop control unit 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group “U lip” when the identification order including the combination is won in the case of “right → middle → left”, and in other cases Performs the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by giving priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" (see FIG. 30A). Since both symbol combination groups are the symbol combination groups without missing, the priority symbol combination groups are always arranged (winning). Here, the symbol combination groups “SP Lip 1” and “SP Lip 2” are symbol combination groups that constitute the combination, but are not actually aligned. In the “promotion replay 6”, the pressing order of “right → middle → left” (“U lip”) is a pressing order advantageous to the player.

  “Fall replay 1” is composed of two types of symbol combination groups “N lip” and “D lip”. When an identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination groups to be preferentially arranged according to the first stop mode of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is set. Specifically, the stop control unit 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group “N lip” when the left reel 13L is in the first stop at the time of winning the identification number including the combination, and in other cases, the symbol combination Stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed with priority given to the group "D lip" (see FIG. 31A). Since both symbol combination groups are the symbol combination groups without missing, the priority symbol combination groups are always arranged (winning). Since the symbol combination group “D lip” involves transition from the advantageous RT (RT2) to the normal RT (RT1), in “falling replay 1”, the pressing order of the left reel 13L for the first stop is a game. The pushing order is advantageous to the person.

  “Fall replay 2” is composed of three types of symbol combination groups “N lip”, “D lip”, and “SP lip 1”. Also in the case where the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination groups to be preferentially arranged according to the first stop mode of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is set. Specifically, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" when the middle reel 13M is in the first stop at the time of winning the identification number including the combination, and in other cases, the symbol combination Stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed with priority given to the group "D lip" (see FIG. 31A). Since both symbol combination groups are the symbol combination groups without missing, the priority symbol combination groups are always arranged (winning). Here, the symbol combination group “SP Lip 1” is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In addition, in “falling replay 2”, the pushing order (“N lip”) of the first stop of the middle reel 13M is an advantageous pushing order for the player.

  “Fall replay 3” is composed of three types of symbol combination groups “N lip”, “D lip”, and “SP lip 2”. Also in the case where the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination groups to be preferentially arranged according to the first stop mode of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is set. Specifically, the stop control unit 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group “N lip” when the right reel 13M is in the first stop at the time of winning the identification number including the combination, and in other cases, the symbol combination Stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed with priority given to the group "D lip" (see FIG. 31A). Since both symbol combination groups are the symbol combination groups without missing, the priority symbol combination groups are always arranged (winning). Here, the symbol combination group “SP Lip 2” is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In “falling replay 3”, the pressing order of the right reel 13R for the first stop (“N lip”) is an advantageous pressing order for the player.

  The “BAR aligned replay” is composed of two types of symbol combination groups “CH lip” and “N lip”. If the first stop is the left reel 13L, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "CH Lip" if the first stop is the left reel 13L, and otherwise, the symbol combination group "N Lip". , And stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed (see FIG. 32A). For example, when the symbol “CH (cherry)” is operated at a timing at which the symbol “CH (cherry)” can be drawn into the left reel 13L, the symbol “CH (cherry)” stops at the middle stage of the left reel 13L. At this time, the symbol “BAR” is located in the upper row. When the symbol “BAR” is pressed by both the second and third stops, the stop control unit 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the symbol “BAR” is aligned in a straight line. If the first stop is the left reel 13L, but the operation timing is such that the symbol “CH (cherry)” cannot be pulled in, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group “N lip” and the reels 13L, 13M. , 13R.

  “Fake play” is composed of six types of symbol combination groups “CH lip”, “N lip”, and “SP lip 1” to “SP lip 4”. The stop control means 105 controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by giving priority to the symbol combination group "CH lip" when the first stop is the left reel 13L when the identification number including the combination is won. (See FIG. 32A). For example, when the symbol “CH (cherry)” is operated at a timing at which the symbol “CH (cherry)” can be drawn into the left reel 13L, the symbol “CH (cherry)” stops at the middle stage of the left reel 13L. At this time, the symbol “BAR” is located in the upper row. When the symbol "BAR" of the middle reel 13M is pressed by the second stop, the stop control means 105 performs the stop control of the middle reel 13M so that the symbol "BAR" becomes longer. When the symbol "BAR" on the right reel 13R is pressed by the final stop, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the symbols "BAR" are not aligned. In the case of a reverse push (right → middle → left), the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that any of the symbol combination groups “SP Lip 1” to “SP Lip 4” is aligned. . If the first stop is the middle reel 13M or the first stop is the left reel 13L, but the operation timing is such that the symbol “CH (cherry)” cannot be pulled in, the stop control means 105 sets the symbol combination group “N Is stopped, and the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped.

  “Cherry” is composed of a symbol combination group “B cherry”. When the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 sets the winning symbol in the symbol combination group “B Cherry” by using the winning symbols on all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R within the drawable range. Stop control for stopping at (middle stage) is performed. For example, when the stop switch 21L is operated at an operation timing at which the symbol "BAR" can be pulled in the left reel 13L, the stop control of the left reel 13L is performed so that the symbol "BAR" stops at the middle stage. In both the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R, the symbol "CH" for winning a prize is arranged at a position where the stop switch 21M, 21R can be operated (at any time) at a position where the stop can be stopped (pullable). The stop control means 105 controls the stop of the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R such that the symbol "CH" stops at the middle stage. When the stop switch 21L is not operated at an operation timing at which the symbol "BAR" can be pulled in with the left reel 13L, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that a loss occurs. .

  “Watermelon A” is composed of a symbol combination group “CD watermelon”. The stop control means 105 stops the symbol "WM" at the middle stage when the middle stop switch 21M is operated at the operation timing at which the symbol "WM" can be pulled in the middle reel 13M when the identification number including the combination is won. Thus, the stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed. Regarding the left reel 13L and the right reel 13R, the symbols "BE1" or "BE2" related to the winning are arranged at the positions where the stop switches 21M and 21R are operated at any time and can be stopped (pullable) at the middle stage. Therefore, the stop control means 105 controls the stop of the left reel 13L or the right reel 13R so that the symbol "BE1" or "BE2" stops at the middle stage, respectively. Note that the stop control means 105 controls the stop of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that a loss occurs when the middle stop switch 21M is not operated at an operation timing at which the symbol "WM" can be pulled in on the middle reel 13M. Do.

  “Watermelon B” is composed of a symbol combination group “CD watermelon” and a symbol combination group “C watermelon”. The stop control means 105 stops the symbol "WM" at the middle stage when the middle stop switch 21M is operated at the operation timing at which the symbol "WM" can be pulled in the middle reel 13M when the identification number including the combination is won. Thus, the stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed. Regarding the left reel 13L and the right reel 13R, a symbol (CD watermelon: "BE1" or "BE1") is placed at a position where the stop switch 21M, 21R can be stopped (pulled in) in the middle stage at any timing. BE2 "and C watermelon:" WM "), the stop control means 105 controls the left reel 13L or the left reel 13L such that one of the symbols" BE1 "," BE2 "and" WM "is stopped at the middle stage, respectively. The stop control of the right reel 13R is performed. In this embodiment, the symbol combination group “CD watermelon” and the symbol combination group “C watermelon” are configured such that one of the symbols wins preferentially according to the operation timing of the stop switch 21L. Note that the stop control means 105 controls the stop of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that a loss occurs when the middle stop switch 21M is not operated at an operation timing at which the symbol "WM" can be pulled in on the middle reel 13M. Do.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, an identification number is set such that two types out of a bonus combination, a small combination, and a replay combination are simultaneously elected. It is configured to win in the priority order of the re-game role, the bonus role, and the small role.

  For example, the identification number 4 (“AT allowed + AT right + red 7 big + normal replay”) is composed of a symbol combination group “N lip” and “big 1”. In the game that has won the identification number 4, when the left stop switch 21L is pressed at the first stop, the symbol related to the bonus prize (symbol “red 7”) and the symbol related to the replay prize (the symbol “RP1” or “ If both RP2 ”) can be pulled in, the stop control unit 105 performs the reel control so that the symbol related to the replay winning is stopped on the winning line. As described above, since the normal replay does not cause a miss, the game with the identification number 4 won always wins the normal replay without winning the red 7 big.

  The identification number 27 (“AT right + red 7 big + watermelon A”) is composed of a symbol combination group “CD watermelon” and “big 1”. In the game that has won the identification number 27, when the left stop switch 21L is pressed at the first stop, the symbol related to the bonus prize (symbol “red 7”) and the symbol related to the watermelon A prize (the symbol “BE1” or “ BE2 ") can be pulled in, the stop control means 105 performs the reel control so that the symbol related to the bonus prize stops on the winning line.

  The identification numbers 19 to 21 ("(AT allowed + AT right +) red 7 big + cherry") are composed of symbol combination groups "B cherry" and "big 1". The stop control means 105 performs a bonus-priority reel control when the identification number is won.

  The identification numbers 22 to 23 ("(AT allowed + AT right +) BAR big + cherry") are composed of symbol combination groups "B cherry" and "big 2". The stop control means 105 performs a bonus-priority reel control when the identification number is won.

  The identification number 28 (“BAR big + watermelon A”) is composed of a symbol combination group “CD watermelon” and “big 2”. The stop control means 105 performs a bonus-priority reel control when the identification number is won.

  The identification number 31 (“AT allowed + AT right + red 7 big + watermelon B”) is composed of the symbol combination groups “CD watermelon”, “C watermelon” and “big 1”. The stop control unit 105 performs a reel control with a bonus priority when the identification number including the winning combination is won.

  In addition, “Watermelon A” is set as a winning combination of both “Red 7 Big” and “BAR Big” as bonuses, but “Watermelon B” is simultaneously performed with only “Red 7 Big”. It is set as a winning role. Therefore, when the symbol combination of the symbol combination group “C watermelon” that appears only at the time of winning “watermelon B” is aligned with the winning line, the expectation of winning “red 7 big” increases.

  If the "push-order bell" is won, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the symbol combination group "C-bell" is aligned with the winning line regardless of the order of the push. . Regardless of the operation timing, the symbol combination group always wins because the constituent symbols are arranged on each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so as to be drawn into the winning line.

  "Left middle right correct bell 1"-"Left middle right correct bell 4", "Left right correct bell 1"-"Left right correct bell 4", "Middle right correct bell 1"-"Middle left right bell 4", "Middle Right Left Correct Bell 1" to "Middle Right Left Correct Bell 4", "Right Left Middle Correct Bell 1" to "Right Left Correct Bell 4", "Right Middle Left Correct Bell 1" to "Right Middle Left Correct Bell 4" , Are configured such that the symbol combination groups that win the prize preferentially according to the pressing order are different.

  For example, when the "left center right correct answer bell 1" is won, the stop control unit 105 determines that the symbol combination group with the highest payout is in the case of the "left → middle → right" pressing order (when the pressing order is the correct answer). Stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that "T-bell" wins with priority (see FIG. 33 (a)). Since the symbol combination group is a symbol combination group without missing (non-winning), it always wins.

  If the first stop is the left reel 13L and the second stop is the right reel 13R, that is, if the second stop is incorrect, the stop control unit 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "left correct AT" and sets the reel 13L. , 13M, and 13R (see FIG. 33A). Since the symbol combination group is a symbol combination group that does not miss any part, a prize is always won.

  If the first stop is the middle reel 13M (if the first stop is incorrect), the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group “A1 incorrect answer AT” and performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. (See FIG. 33A). Specifically, since the symbol related to the winning of the middle reel 13M in the symbol combination group “A1 incorrect answer AT” is “BE1”, the stop control unit 105 causes the symbol to stop at the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. Then, stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed. Since the symbol is not missed, it always stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. Subsequently, for example, when the second stop is the left reel 13L, the symbol related to the winning of the left reel 13L of the symbol combination group “A1 incorrect answer AT” is “BAR” or “BE1”. If the left reel 13L is stopped at a timing at which one of the left reels 13L can be pulled in, the stop control unit 105 performs stop control of the left reel 13L so that the symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 13L. In the case of a timing other than this, regardless of the operation timing of the third stop, the game is missed (non-winning) (see FIG. 33A). When both symbols can be pulled in, it is preferable to perform stop control with priority given to one of them. Further, in the final stop (right reel 13R) when operated at a timing at which a winning symbol can be drawn in the second stop (left reel 13L), winning of the right reel 13R of the symbol combination group “A1 incorrect answer AT” is performed. When the left reel 13L is stopped at a timing at which one of the symbols "Red 7" and "BL" can be pulled in, the stop control means 105 causes the right reel 13R to stop at the middle stage of the right reel 13R. Control of the stop. If the timing is other than the above, the winning symbol is missed (non-winning) even though the winning symbol is stopped at the first and second stop reels (see FIG. 33A). The same stop control is performed when the second stop reel is the right reel 13R.

  Further, when the first stop is the right reel 13R (incorrect answer at the first stop), the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group “A right incorrect answer AT” to stop the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Control is performed (see FIG. 33A). Specifically, since the symbol related to the winning of the right reel 13R of the symbol combination group "A right incorrect answer AT" is "CH", the stop control means 105 causes the symbol to stop at the middle stage of the right reel 13M. Then, stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed. The symbol always stops at the middle stage of the right reel 13M because there is no missing symbol. Subsequently, for example, when the second stop is the left reel 13L, the symbol related to the winning of the left reel 13L of the symbol combination group “A right incorrect answer AT” is “BAR” or “BE1”. If the left reel 13L is stopped at a timing at which one of the left reels 13L can be pulled in, the stop control unit 105 performs stop control of the left reel 13L so that the symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 13L. In the case of a timing other than this, regardless of the operation timing of the third stop, the ball is missed (non-winning). When both symbols can be pulled in, it is preferable to perform stop control with priority given to one of them. Further, in the final stop (right reel 13R) when the winning symbol is operated at the second stop (left reel 13L) at a timing at which a winning symbol can be drawn, the winning of the reel 13M in the symbol combination group “A1 incorrect answer AT” is performed. When the left reel 13L is stopped at a timing at which one of the symbols "BAR" and "RP1" can be pulled in, the stop control means 105 controls the right reel 13R so that the symbol stops at the middle stage of the right reel 13R. Perform stop control. In the case of other timings, the winning symbols are not received (non-winning) even though the winning symbols are stopped on the first and second stop reels. Similar stop control is performed when the second stop reel is the middle reel 13M. In the case of the “left center right correct answer bell 1”, the pushing order (left → middle → right) in which the symbol combination group “T bell” having the highest payout is aligned with the winning line is an advantageous pushing order for the player.

  "Left center right correct bell 2"-"Left center right correct bell 4" and "Left right correct bell 1"-"Right right correct bell 4", "Middle right right bell 1"-"Middle left right bell 4", About "Middle right left correct bell 1"-"Middle right left correct bell 4", "Right left middle correct bell 1"-"Right left middle correct bell 4", "Right middle left correct bell 1"-"Right middle left correct bell 4" Also, as in the case of “left center right correct answer bell 1”, the symbol combination groups which are prioritized according to the pressing order are different. That is, in any of the identification numbers including these roles, one of the six pushing orders (the first stop correct answer and the second stop correct answer) is a 100% prize, and nine pieces are paid out. The stop correct answer and the second stop incorrect answer) win 100% and one card is paid out, and four kinds (the first stop incorrect answer) are won if the operation timing of the subsequent stop reel matches, and one card is paid out. .

(7) Notification display control means 106
The notification display control means 106 in FIG. 4 controls the notification on the notification display device 60 to be the notification mode determined by the notification mode determination means 107 described later. The notification mode of the notification display 60 will be described later.

(8) Notification mode determination means 107
The notification mode determination unit 107 in FIG. 4 determines the notification mode on the notification display 60 based on the role lottery result of the role lottery unit 103 and the state of the slot machine 1 (non-AT, AT preparation, AT in progress) and the like. To decide.

  Specifically, the notification mode determining unit 107 determines that the game state is “Cherry” or “watermelon A” when the game state is the initial RT (RT0) and the state is a non-AT state or a state in which the AT is being prepared. Even if any of the identification numbers other than the identification number including "watermelon B" is won, the notification display 60 determines that the notification mode is such that nothing is notified (see the notification type "0" in FIG. 16).

  In addition, the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the game state is the initial RT (RT0) and the state is a non-AT state or a state in which the AT is being prepared. A notification mode of notifying the information that can specify the pressing order (left to middle to right) (see the notification type “1” in FIG. 16), and information that can specify the pressing order (left to right to middle) To be notified (see the notification type “2” in FIG. 16). Either of the two notification modes is determined, for example, by lottery. In addition, the pushing order (left → middle → right) and the pushing order (left → right → middle) are the same as when “(AT allowed +) (AT right +) Red 7 Big + Cherry” is simultaneously won. It is a push order that can win both "Cherry" and "Red 7 Big".

  In addition, the notification mode determination unit 107 determines the identification number including “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” when the gaming state is the initial RT (RT0) and is in the non-AT state or in the AT preparation state. In the case of an internal win, the notification mode (see notification type “3” in FIG. 16) in which information indicating the pressing order (middle → left → right) can be specified, and the pressing order (middle → right → Left) is determined to be one of the notification modes (see notification type “4” in FIG. 16) of notifying the information that can be specified. Either of the two notification modes is determined, for example, by lottery. The pushing order (middle → left → right) and the pushing order (middle → right → left) are both “(AT right +) red 7 big + watermelon A”, “watermelon A + BAR big”, “(AT allowable +) (AT right +) Red 7 Big + Watermelon B ", wins a small role (" watermelon A "/" watermelon B ") or a bonus role (" red 7 big "/" BAR big ") It is a pushing order that can win both.

  Note that the notification type “0” may be another notification mode instead of the notification mode in which no notification is performed. In this case, it is preferable that the notification mode does not change from the state where at least all the reels 13L, 13M and 13R are rotating until the third stop operation is performed.

  In addition, when the gaming state is a normal RT (RT1) and a non-AT state, the notification mode determining unit 107 determines any identification other than the identification number including “Cherry”, “Watermelon A”, and “Watermelon B”. Even if the number is internally won, the notification display 60 determines that the notification mode is to notify nothing (see notification type “0” in FIG. 17). The notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the gaming state is the normal RT (RT1), the AT is being prepared or in the AT state, and the lottery result is “normal replay”, In the case of the internal winning identification number or the "losing" identification number in any of the above, the notification display 60 determines that the notification mode is to notify nothing (see notification type "0" in FIG. 17).

  In addition, when the game state is a normal RT (RT1) and an identification number including “Cherry” is won, the notification mode determination unit 107 determines the push order ( A notification mode of notifying information that can specify left → center → right (see the notification type “1” in FIG. 17) and a notification of notifying information capable of specifying the pressing order (left → right → center). One of the modes (see the notification type “2” in FIG. 17) is determined.

  In addition, when the game state is a normal RT (RT1) and an identification number including “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” is won, the notification mode determination unit 107 determines whether any of the non-AT, the AT preparation, and the AT Even in the state, a notification mode of notifying the information that can specify the pressing order (middle → left → right) (see notification type “3” in FIG. 17) and the pressing order (middle → right → left) can be specified. It is determined to be one of the notification modes of notifying information (see notification type “4” in FIG. 17).

  In addition, the notification mode determination means 107 identifies the internal winning when the gaming state is the normal RT (RT1), the AT is being prepared or in the AT state, and the role lottery result is “promotion replay 1”. In the case of a number, a notification mode is determined in which information that can specify an advantageous pressing order (left → middle → right) can be specified on the notification display 60 (see notification type “1” in FIG. 17). At this time, also in the case of “promotion replay 2” to “promotion replay 6”, the notification mode determination unit 107 determines the notification mode in which the information indicating the advantageous pressing order can be specified on the notification display 60 (see FIG. 4). Notification types “2” to “6” in FIG. 17).

  In addition, the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the gaming state is the normal RT (RT1), the AT is being prepared or is in the AT state, and the lottery result is “left center right correct answer bell 1” to “ "Left center right correct bell 4", "Left right correct bell 1"-"Right right correct bell 4", "Middle right correct bell 1"-"Middle left right correct bell 4", "Middle right left correct bell 1"-"Medium In the case of an internal winning identification number of any one of "Right-Left Correct Bell 4", "Right-Left Middle Correct Bell 1"-"Right-Left Middle Correct Bell 4", "Right-Middle Left Correct Bell 1"-"Right-Center Left Correct Bell 4" Also, in the notification mode, the notification display 60 determines a notification mode of notifying information that can specify each advantageous pressing order (see notification types “1” to “6” in FIG. 17).

  When the gaming state is in the AT state where the gaming state is the advantageous RT (RT2) and the winning combination lottery result is “fall replay 1”, the notification display determining means 107 displays the notification display 60. A notification mode is determined in which information that can specify the pressing order of “left → middle → right”, which is one of the advantageous pressing orders, is notified (see notification type “1” in FIG. 18). At this time, similarly, when the result of the lottery result is the identification number of the internal winning in “falling replay 2” and “falling replay 3”, the notification mode determination unit 107 similarly displays one of the advantageous pushing orders on the notification display 60. It is determined to be a notification mode of notifying the information that can specify one (see the notification types “3” and “5” in FIG. 18).

  In addition, when the gaming state is won in the advantageous RT (RT2) and the identification number including “cherry” is won, the notification mode determination unit 107 presses the push order (left → middle →) in both the non-AT state and the AT state. A notification mode of notifying information that can specify (right) (see the notification type “1” in FIG. 18) and a notification mode of notifying information that can specify the pressing order (left → right → middle) (FIG. 18) Notification type "2").

  In addition, when the gaming state is internally won with an identification number including “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” in the advantageous RT (RT2), the notification mode determination unit 107 determines whether the game state is non-AT or AT. A notification mode of notifying information that can specify the pressing order (middle → left → right) (see notification type “3” in FIG. 18), and information capable of specifying the pressing order (middle → right → left) To be notified (see the notification type “4” in FIG. 18).

  In addition, the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the gaming state is during the AT with the advantageous RT (RT2), and the lottery result is “left center right correct bell 1” to “left center right correct bell 4”, “left and right”. "Correct Bell 1" to "Right Central Bell 4", "Center Left and Right Bell 1" to "Center Left and Right Bell 4", "Middle Right Left Bell 1" to "Middle Right Left Bell 4", "Right Central Correct Bell" If the internal winning number is any one of "bell 1" to "right and left correct answer bell 4" and "right and center left correct answer bell 1" to "right and left correct answer bell 4", it is advantageous to press on the notification display 60 with an advantageous push. The notification mode is determined so that the information whose order can be specified is determined (see notification types “1” to “6” in FIG. 18).

  In addition, when the gaming state is during the AT in which the gaming state is the advantageous RT (RT2) and the winning combination lottery result is “Pushing order no matter bell” and the internal winning identification number, the notification mode determining means 107 determines that the pushing order “Left → Middle → Right 、 Left → Right → Middle 、 Middle → Left → Right 、 Middle → Right → Left 、 Right → Left → Middle It is determined (see FIG. 35 (a)), and a notification mode is set in which information indicating the pressing order can be notified on the notification display 60 (see notification types "1 to 5" in FIG. 18).

  Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the small role does not change during the advantageous RT (RT2) and during the bonus internal winning (RT3) as compared with the normal RT (RT1), but the winning probability of the replaying role is set higher. Have been. Also, in the advantageous RT, “falling replay 1” to “falling replay 3” are subject to the lottery. However, during the bonus internal winning (RT3), only the “normal replay” of the replaying game is subject to the lottery. (See FIG. 34A). Here, assuming a case where the player wins the bonus role during the ART game and shifts to the bonus internal win (RT3), before the bonus role is won, the internal win is performed in “fall replay 1” to “fall replay 3”. When the identification number is reached, a notification for avoiding the falling of the gaming state is issued, but the avoidance is not reported during the bonus internal winning (RT3). In this case, the player is not notified at the time of the replay winning before the announcement production of the bonus role election, and may expect the bonus role election. Further, if the notification of the avoidance is issued during the ART, the player expects that the possibility of winning the bonus combination is low, so that in any case, the pleasure of the player is reduced. Therefore, the notification mode determination unit 107 of this embodiment determines that the gaming lottery state is during the AT during the bonus internal winning (RT3) and before the notification of the bonus role winning, and the role lottery result is “normal”. In the case of an internal winning identification number in “Replay”, i) notification of the pressing order is not performed; ii) information capable of specifying the pressing order (left → middle → right); iii) pressing order (middle → left) One of four types of notification modes, that is, notification of information that can specify the right), and iv) notification of information that can specify the pressing order (right → left → middle) is determined by lottery (FIG. 34). (See (b)), the determined notification mode is determined as the notification mode of the notification display 60 (see the notification type “0 or 1 or 3 or 5” in FIG. 19). It is preferable that the notification mode determined here is the same as the notification mode of the avoidance notification.

  In addition, when the gaming state is won during the bonus internal winning (RT3) and the identification number including “Cherry” is won, the notification mode determining means 107 pushes the button regardless of the state during non-AT, during AT preparation, or during AT. A notification mode of notifying information that can specify the order (left to middle to right) (see the notification type “1” in FIG. 19) and information that can specify the pressing order (left to right to middle) are notified. (See the notification type “2” in FIG. 19).

  In addition, when the gaming state is won during the bonus internal winning (RT3) and an identification number including “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” is won, the notification mode determining means 107 determines whether the game is in the non-AT state, during the AT preparation, or during the AT. In any state, a notification mode of notifying the information that can specify the pressing order (middle → left → right) (see notification type “3” in FIG. 19) and the pressing order (middle → right → left) are specified. It is determined to be one of the notification modes of notifying possible information (see notification type “4” in FIG. 19).

  In addition, when the gaming state is the bonus gaming state (BB1) and the winning combination lottery result is “BAR aligned replay” or “fake play”, the notification mode determination unit 107 shows in FIG. When the AT is in the allowed state, the notification display 60 determines that the information indicating that there is a possibility that it is advantageous if the BAR is aimed at from the left is notified (see the notification type “7” in FIG. 20). In the AT non-permissible state shown in FIG. 5, the notification display unit 60 determines the notification mode in which nothing is notified (see the notification type "0" in FIG. 20). Note that, in the AT non-permissible state shown in FIG. 5, a notification indicating the operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R may be performed on the notification display 60 so that BARs are not aligned.

(9) Command creation means 108
The command creating means 108 in FIG. 4 includes various information such as information on the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103, information on the operation of operating devices operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19, and the like. Is generated to transmit the information on the sub-control board 73 (sub-CPU 71). Then, the command generated by the command creation unit 108 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 by the command transmission unit 113 as described later. The sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the command sent from the main control board 63. In other words, a command for instructing the effect content to be executed on the sub-control board 73 is created by the command creating unit 108.

  In addition, the command creating unit 108 creates a command corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60 based on the state of the slot machine 1 and the result of the role lottery of the role lottery unit 103. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 to FIG. 20, a command (for example, “normal replay” In this case, “$ 01” is created, and a command (for example, initial RT (RT0)) that can specify the type of notification mode (corresponding to “notification type” in FIGS. 16 to 20) of the notification display device 60. If "Cherry" is won during non-ART, "0" is created.

  Although FIGS. 16 to 20 omit the AT permitted role, the AT right role, and the bonus role (“red 7 big”, “BAR big”), the command creation unit 108 performs identification including these roles. A command is also created to determine whether or not the winning combination group of the number has been won, and to specify the type when the internal winning has been achieved.

(10) Reel detecting means 109
The reel detecting means 109 shown in FIG. 4 outputs detection signals from the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R for driving the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. The rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected based on the number of supply pulses. In this case, the reel detecting means 109 applies the symbol located at a predetermined reference position (for example, the middle stage of the display window 11 in this embodiment) during rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, 13R and when the rotation is stopped. The corresponding frame numbers are detected.

(11) Symbol determination means 110
The symbol determination unit 110 of FIG. 4 determines in advance the display mode of the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R that have been stopped by the stop control unit 105 and stopped based on the rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is determined whether or not the display mode is the given display mode, and it is determined whether or not the display result of the symbol when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped is a predetermined winning mode.

(12) Payout control means 111
The payout control unit 111 in FIG. 4 is for giving a predetermined privilege (profit) to the player based on the result of the determination by the symbol determination unit 110, and determines that one of the winning combinations is won by the symbol determination unit 110. If the prize has a medal payout, the hopper unit 43 is operated after the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value (for example, 50 in this embodiment) to correspond to the winning combination. Pay out medals by the number of payouts to give profit to the player. Until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit, the payout control unit 111 increases the number of credit medals by the payout number in place of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as medal payout.

  Further, when the symbol determining means 110 determines that the re-game combination has been won, the payout control means 111 determines that a predetermined number (three) of medals have been inserted and validates the winning line of the next game.

(13) Medal control means 112
4 controls the operation of the medal selector 48 to switch between medal acceptance and non-medal acceptance.

(14) Command transmission means 113
The command transmission unit 113 in FIG. 4 transmits the command including various information created by the command creation unit 108 from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one way. In this case, game states such as the general game state (RT0, RT1, RT2) and the bonus game state (BB1), the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103, the symbol determination result by the symbol determination means 110, the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. A command including information representing the state of the slot machine 1 such as the rotation / stop state of the slot machine and the payout state of medals by the payout control means 111 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  Further, the command transmitting unit 113 transmits to the sub-control board 73 a command including data indicating the detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17, and the like. Further, the command transmitting unit 113 transmits a command including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R have been operated by the player to the sub-control board 73.

(15) Permissible state ratio calculation means 114
The permissible state ratio calculating means 114 calculates a ratio of a period in the AT permissible state in the total game period (total number of games) of the slot machine 1. The permissible state ratio calculation unit 114 adds one to the count value of the total game number counter 655 each time one game is consumed. The counter 655 is basically kept semi-permanently without being cleared, and is continuously incremented for each game. Further, the allowable state ratio calculating unit 114 determines, for each game, whether or not the game is set to the AT allowable state by the AT allowable state setting unit 100c, and determines whether the game (1) is set to the AT allowable state. Each time the game is completed, the count value of the total allowable period game number counter 656 is incremented by one. Like the total game number counter 655, the total allowable period game number counter 656 is basically configured not to be cleared. Then, the allowable state ratio calculating means 114 calculates the ratio of the period during which the slot machine 1 is in the AT allowable state, based on the count value of the total game number counter 655 and the count value of the total allowable period game number counter 656 . This ratio is stored in the allowable state stay ratio storage area 657. Further, the permissible state ratio calculating means 114 calculates the ratio in each game from the stop of all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R to the end of the game, and sets the calculated value in the permissible state. The stay ratio storage area 657 is overwritten and stored. It should be noted that the calculation may not be performed for each game but may be performed at a predetermined timing such as when the reset switch 52 is pressed to display the ratio. At this time, when the reset switch 52 is pressed, the ratio is calculated based on the count value stored in the total game number counter 655 and the count value stored in the total allowable period game number counter 656. . In this way, the allowable state ratio calculation means 114 calculates the allowable state stay ratio at the display timing, not at each game, so that an excessive load is not applied in the normal game processing, and the processing efficiency is improved. It is possible to ensure the fairness of the gaming machine while trying to improve the game machine. Alternatively, the ratio may be calculated each time the total number of games reaches a certain period, and the number of times that the number of games reaches a certain value or more (for example, 60%) may be stored.

(16) Permissible state ratio display control means In this embodiment, the stay ratio in the AT permissible state (permissible state stay ratio) calculated by the permissible state ratio calculation means 114 indicates the number of payout medals at the time of winning. It can be displayed using a payout display 46 composed of two 7-segment LEDs. With reference to FIG. 36A showing the notification indicator 60, for example, the segments S1, S3, S6, S7, S5, and S2 of the first seven-segment LED 60a are turned on, and the second seven-segment LED 60b is turned on. When the segments S6 and S7 are turned on, "01" can be displayed, the segments SS3, S6, S4, S2 and S5 of the first seven- segment LED 60a are turned on, and the segments S3, S6 and S4 of the second seven-segment LED 60b are turned on. , S5, S6 and S7 are turned on, "23" can be displayed. As described above, since two 7-segment LEDs can be used to generate a two-digit number, in this embodiment, the allowable state stay ratio calculated by the allowable state ratio calculation unit 114 is displayed using the payout indicator 46.

  The permissible state ratio display control means 115 controls the display of the stay ratio in the AT permissible state by the payout display 46. Specifically, when the reset switch 52 is pressed with the front door 5 opened, the allowable state ratio display control means 115 determines the AT allowable state stay ratio stored in the allowable state stay ratio storage area 657 at that timing. Is displayed on the payout display 46. At this time, the allowable state ratio display control unit 115 controls the payout display 46 to continuously display the stay ratio in the AT allowable state from when the reset switch 52 is pressed until the reset switch 52 is released. The payout display 46 is also used for displaying error information, and the reset switch 52 is used as a switch for canceling the error when the error occurs. Since the error cancellation terminates the display of the error information on the payout display 46, if the stay ratio in the AT allowable state is displayed by operating the reset switch 52 at the time of error cancellation, the information may be complicated. Therefore, when the reset switch 52 is pressed for error cancellation and for a certain period of time (10 seconds in this embodiment) after the error is canceled, the allowable state ratio display control means 115 sets the AT allowance display 46 on the payout display 46. The regulation control which does not display the stay ratio of the state is performed. Therefore, in this case, if the reset switch 52 is pressed again 10 seconds after the reset switch 52 for error cancellation is pressed, the ratio is displayed.

  If the total number of games is small, the calculation result of the stay ratio in the AT allowable state varies, and may be higher than a designed value. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the count value of the total game number counter 655 is less than a certain value, the allowable state ratio display control means 115 sets the AT allowance in a display mode different from the case where the count value exceeds the certain value. The payout display 46 is controlled so that the stay ratio in the state is displayed. In this embodiment, when the total number of games is less than 175000 games, the stay ratio in the AT allowable state is blinked and displayed, and when it exceeds 175000 games, it is lit. By doing so, the accuracy of the stay ratio in the AT-permitted state displayed on the payout display 46 can be determined, so that the fairness of the gaming machine can be more accurately determined.

  It should be noted that the certain period during which the regulation control of the display of the stay ratio in the AT allowable state can be changed as appropriate. For example, the allowable state ratio display control unit 115 restricts the display of the stay ratio in the AT allowable state when the reset switch 52 is operated (pressed) in response to the error cancellation, but when the reset switch 52 is pressed next time. Control may be performed so as to permit the display of the stay ratio in the AT allowable state without waiting for 10 seconds. In this way, since the operation of releasing the error and the operation of displaying the allowable state stay ratio can be made independent, it is possible to more clearly grasp whether the display is error information display or the allowable state stay ratio display. be able to. Alternatively, the restriction control of the display of the stay ratio in the AT allowable state may be released on condition that one game is completed after the error is released. In this case, the display of the payout indicator 46 can be prevented from being confused because the allowed state stay ratio cannot be displayed unless the game is performed once at the time of error cancellation. Clarity can be improved. Further, in this embodiment, the allowable state stay ratio is not displayed for a certain period after the error is released, that is, for a certain period from the timing when the reset switch 52 is pressed for the error release. Alternatively, the allowable state stay ratio may not be displayed for a certain period from the timing when the reset switch 52 is pressed and then released. In addition, the payout indicator 46 does not display the allowable state stay ratio unless the front door 5 is closed and the normal game can be played after the reset switch 52 is pressed for error cancellation. You may do so.

  An error may occur during the display of the allowable state stay ratio. In this case, the display of the ratio is stopped and the error information is displayed on the pageout display 46. After resetting the error by pressing the reset switch 52 (end of the error display) and then pressing the reset switch 52 again, the allowable state stay ratio is displayed again, or one end of the front door 5 is reset after the error is reset. When the front door 5 is opened again and the reset switch 52 is pressed after the game is closed and a normal game can be played, the allowable state stay ratio may be displayed.

  Further, the stay ratio in the AT allowable state may be calculated / displayed when, for example, a change processing start switch (not shown) for changing or confirming a set value is set to ON. In addition, for example, when a predetermined operation is performed in a state where a game is not performed such as a state where a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 or a state where a bet amount can be set, the display is performed. You may. As the predetermined operation, a dedicated operation means may be provided, or existing equipment such as the start switch 19, the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the bet switches 15, 17 and the settlement switch 23 may be shared. However, it is preferable to use such operating means provided inside the housing. Since the reset switch 52 and the change processing start switch 56 are provided inside the housing, the stay ratio in the AT allowable state is displayed even if the player does not intend, and the player may have a distrust or guess the set value. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the allowable state stay ratio is displayed when the reset switch 52 is pressed is described. In addition to this, for example, in the case of the red 7 big (BB1) in which the characters are consecutive with respect to the total number of payouts. Multiple types of items such as the ratio of the number paid out (BB1 payout ratio) and the ratio of the number paid out for all the red 7 big and BAR big payouts to the total paid out number (total bonus payout ratio) May be displayed on the payout display 46. In this case, when the reset switch 52 is pressed once, a code indicating the type of item (for example, “0A” when the code of the allowable state stay ratio is “A”) is displayed, and then the ratio is displayed. The code display and the ratio display are alternately and repeatedly displayed. When the reset switch 52 is pressed once again in a state where this display is performed, the display changes to the display of the next item. For example, when the code of the BB1 payout ratio is “B”, “ After "0B" is displayed, the ratio is displayed, and similarly, the code display and the ratio display are alternately and repeatedly displayed. The same applies to the following items, so that the type of item to be displayed changes sequentially each time the reset switch 52 is pressed. When the reset switch 52 is pressed while the last item is displayed, the display returns to the display of the first item.

  In addition, when the display is ended in a state where the middle item is displayed, the front door 5 is closed, and the game returns to the normal game, the order of the display items is reset, and when displaying again, the display is started from the first item. You may do so. If the ratio of the items to be displayed has a reference value (for example, less than or equal to%), the type of the item is displayed, the ratio is displayed, and then the reference value (for example, "70" for 70% or less). ) Is displayed, or one of the 7-segment LEDs is used to display the code type, and the other 7-segment LED is used to display the reference value (for example, when the reference value of the allowable state stay ratio is 60% or less, "A6") may be used to simultaneously display the code type and the reference value, and then display the ratio. In this way, when displaying the ratio, it is easy to recognize the occurrence of a fraud or a defect.

  Also, when the error information is displayed on the payout display 46 in this configuration, after opening the front door 5 and pressing the reset switch 52 to release the error, when the reset switch 52 is pressed again, the code of the item is displayed. Preferably, a ratio display is performed. Further, after the error is cleared, after the front door 5 is once closed and a normal game can be played, if the front door 5 is opened again and the reset switch 52 is pressed, the code display and the ratio display of the items are performed. It may be. In addition, after the error is cleared, for a certain period of time, even if the reset switch 52 is pressed, the code display and the ratio display of the item may be restricted so as not to be performed.

  When an error occurs while the code display and the ratio display of the item are being performed on the payout display 46, the display is switched to the error information display. Here, if the reset switch 52 is pressed in order to cancel the error again with the front door 5 opened, the error is canceled and the display of the error information is ended. The code display and the ratio display of the item may be performed again without pressing. In this case, the code display and the ratio display of the item before switching to the display of the error information may be performed, or the code display and the ratio display may be performed by returning to the first item. Also, in this case, after the error is cleared, the front door 5 is closed at one end and a normal game can be played, and then the front door 5 is opened again and the reset switch 52 is pressed. May be performed. In addition, after the error is cleared, for a certain period of time, even if the reset switch 52 is pressed, the code display and the ratio display of the item may be restricted so as not to be performed.

  In order to press the reset switch 52, the front door 5 must be opened. However, when the front door 5 is opened, an error display may be displayed on the payout display 46. In such a case, when the reset switch 52 is pressed for the first time after the front door 5 is opened, the error is cleared (end of the error display) is performed. When the reset switch 52 is pressed for the second time, When the display of the state stay ratio is started or when the reset switch 52 is pressed for the first time, the error display is ended. May be controlled, and the reset state switch 52 is pressed after 10 seconds have elapsed, so that the allowable state stay ratio may be displayed.

  Instead of the payout display, for example, a credit display 45 or a set value display (not shown) for displaying the set value may be used. Further, for example, a dedicated display may be separately provided on the main control board 63, and the display may be performed on the display. Since the main control board 63 is covered with the board case and is difficult to access from the outside, it is possible to prevent the display from being illegally displayed by illegally displaying the ratio. Also, calculation / display may be made even when playing a game. When the credit indicator 45 is used to display the stay ratio in the AT allowable state, the credit changes when a medal or the like can be inserted or the bet amount can be set during the display, and the credit changes after the display of the stay ratio in the AT allowable state. May change, and the player may be distrusted. Therefore, in such a case, it is preferable to control so that the insertion of medals is prohibited (the bet amount setting using credits and the settlement cannot be performed) while the stay ratio is displayed.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub-control board 73 shown in FIG. 4 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 63 and performs an effect according to the operation and the state of the main control board 63. The sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 (see FIG. 3) and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

(1) Command receiving means 200
The command receiving means 200 of FIG. 4 receives a command including various information transmitted by the command transmitting means 113 of the main control board 63. Upon receiving the command transmitted from the main control board 63, the command receiving means 200 notifies each function of the sub-control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production content determination means 201
The effect content determining means 201 in FIG. 4 is for determining the effect content according to the command received by the command receiving means 200. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance in accordance with the progress of the game, the result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103, or the like, or from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as deciding the music or voice to be played or blinking the light sources of the upper lamp section 33 and the lower lamp sections 37L and 37R simultaneously or individually is determined. In this case, the effect content determination unit 201 determines the effect content for executing the notification effect corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60.

  Then, the effect content determining means 201 transmits a signal including data on the determined effect content to the display control means 202 and the voice control means 203.

(3) Display control means 202
The display control unit 202 in FIG. 4 displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 201, and controls the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp unit 37L. , 37R, etc., at the same time or individually.

(4) Voice control means 203
The voice control means 203 of FIG. 4 performs control such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting voice based on data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination means 201. .

(Specific examples of information production)
Next, an example of the notification effect controlled by the sub-control board 73 and a notification mode example of the notification display 60 controlled by the main control board 63 will be specifically described.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the notification indicator 60 includes first and second 7-segment LEDs 60a and 60b and a notification lamp 60c. For example, it does not perform notification of the pressing order. In the case of the notification mode, all the segments S1 to S7 are not turned on in both of the 7-segment LEDs 60a and 60b (notification type "0").

  Specifically, when the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “0” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 specifies the command ( Command of "0"). In this case, the effect content determination means 201 does not perform an effect relating to the suggestion of the pressing order, but an effect corresponding to a role (a bonus role, a small role, or a replaying role) related to the internal winning specified from the information transmitted as the command. Decide on the performance. As an example of the effect determined here, for example, if the role name “normal replay” can be specified from the transmitted command, a blue indicating that the internal winning has been achieved in the winning combination group of the identification number including the winning combination. Performing effects such as directing (displaying the background and specific places in blue).

  Also, for example, as shown by ● in FIG. 36 (b) (the light-off state is indicated by ○), the slot machine 1 is set to the AT allowable state by turning on the notification lamp 60c by the AT allowable state setting means 100c. Can be notified.

  By the way, the first seven-segment LED 60a is configured to change to a notification mode indicating the next stop operation when the stop operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is performed. On the other hand, the second 7-segment LED 60b is for specifying the type of notification, and is configured to continue the same notification from the notification to the last stop. Also, in principle, the lighting of the segment S1 of the first seven-segment LED 60a indicates that the left reel 13L is stopped, the lighting of the segment S3 indicates that the middle reel 13M is stopped, and the lighting of the segment S6 is that of the right reel 13R. Suggests a halt.

-Promotion Replay As shown in FIG. 30 (a), when the symbol combination group "U lip" stops at the winning line, all of "promotion replay 1" to "promotion replay 6" reappear more than normal RT (RT1). Since the transition to the advantageous RT (RT2) in which the winning probability of the gaming role is set to be high, the re-gaming role having a different degree of advantage depending on the pressing order.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (b), the notification indicator 60 indicates the pushing order (left → middle → right) that is advantageous to the player when “promotion replay 1” in the AT is the internal winning identification number. The notification is performed to the player in the notification mode of the notification type “1” to suggest. In this case, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), when the notification type is “1”, the notification indicator 60 displays the segment S1 of the first seven-segment LED 60a during the period from the ON state of the start switch 19 to the first stop. Only the light is turned on to indicate that the left reel 13L is stopped, and only the segment S1 of the second 7-segment LED 60b is turned on. The lighting of the segment S1 of the second seven-segment LED 60b indicates that the notification type is “1”. Subsequently, during the period from the first stop to the second stop, the lighting of the first seven-segment LED 60a is changed to the segment S3 to indicate the stop of the middle reel 13M. During the period from the second stop to the third stop, the lighting of the first seven-segment LED 60a is changed to the segment S6 to indicate the stop of the right reel 13R. After the third stop, all the segments S1 to S7 of the first and second seven-segment LEDs 60a and 60b are turned off. In this way, it is possible to inform the player that it is advantageous to operate in the order of pressing (left → middle → right).

  When the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “1” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 transmits a command (command of “1”) that can specify the notification type. ) Has been received. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 displays an image such as “123” on the liquid crystal display 27 as shown in FIG. Is determined to be the effect content for executing the notification effect (operation order suggestion effect) for notifying that the pressing order is advantageous. By doing so, the notification content of the notification display 60 and the notification content of the liquid crystal display 27 can be linked.

In addition, the notification indicator 60 indicates the notification type “2” that indicates the pushing order (left → right → middle) that is advantageous to the player when the “reelection replay 2” in the AT has the internal winning identification number. Is notified to the player in the notification mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), the segment S1 of the first 7-segment LED 60a is turned on during the period from the ON of the start switch 19 to the first stop, and during the period from the first stop to the second stop. the light the segment S6 in the first 7-segment LED 60a, until the second stop to third stop lights the segment S3 of the first 7-segment LED 60a. The second seven-segment LED 60b turns on the segment S3 during the period from the start switch 19 being turned ON to the third stop, thereby notifying that the notification type is "2". At this time, since the command receiving means 200 has received a command that can specify the notification type “2” (command of “2”), the effect content determining means 201 determines, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, an image such as "132" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and a notification effect for notifying the player that the pressing order (left → right → middle) is an advantageous pressing order is determined as the content of the execution effect. .

In addition, the notification indicator 60 indicates the notification type “3” that indicates the pushing order (middle → left → right) that is advantageous to the player when the “reelection replay 3” in the AT has the internal winning identification number. Is notified to the player in the notification mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the segment S3 of the first 7-segment LED 60a is turned on during the period from ON of the start switch 19 to the first stop, and during the period from the first stop to the second stop. the turns on the segment S1 of the first 7-segment LED 60a, until the second stop to third stop lights the segment S6 in the first 7-segment LED 60a. In addition, for the second 7-segment LED 60b, the segment S6 is turned on from the ON of the start switch 19 to the third stop to notify that the notification type is "3". At this time, the command receiving unit 200 has received a command that can specify the notification type “3” (command of “3”), so that the effect content determination unit 201 performs, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, an image such as “213” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 to inform the player that the pressing order (middle → left → right) is an advantageous pressing order, and determine the content of the execution effect. .

In addition, when the internal display has the identification number for the “promotion replay 4” in the AT, the display for notification 60 indicates the notification type “4” that indicates the pushing order (middle → right → left) that is advantageous to the player. Notify the player in the notification mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37A, the segment S3 of the first seven-segment LED 60a is turned on during the period from the start switch 19 being turned on to the first stop, and from the first stop to the second stop. the light the segment S6 in the first 7-segment LED 60a, until the second stop to third stop lights the segment S1 of the first 7-segment LED 60a. In addition, for the second seven-segment LED 60b, the segment S4 is turned on from the ON of the start switch 19 to the third stop to notify that the notification type is "4". At this time, since the command receiving means 200 has received the command (command of "4") that can specify the notification type "4", the effect content determining means 201 performs, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, an image such as "312" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 to inform the player that the pressing order (middle → left → right) is an advantageous pressing order, and decide on the content of the execution effect. .

In addition, the notification indicator 60 indicates the notification type “5” that indicates the push order (right → left → middle) that is advantageous to the player when the “relevant replay 5” in the AT has the internal winning identification number. Is notified to the player in the notification mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the segment S6 of the first 7-segment LED 60a is turned on during the period from ON of the start switch 19 to the first stop, and during the period from the first stop to the second stop. the turns on the segment S1 of the first 7-segment LED 60a, until the second stop to third stop lights the segment S3 of the first 7-segment LED 60a. In addition, for the second seven-segment LED 60b, the segment S2 is turned on from the ON of the start switch 19 to the third stop to notify that the notification type is "5". At this time, since the command receiving means 200 has received the command that can specify the notification type “5” (the command of “5”), the effect content determining means 201 performs, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, an image such as “231” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and a notification effect for notifying the player that the pressing order (right → left → middle) is an advantageous pressing order is determined as the content of the execution effect. .

In addition, the notification indicator 60 indicates the notification type “6” that indicates the pushing order (right → middle → left) that is advantageous to the player when the “reelection replay 6” in the AT has the internal winning identification number. Is notified to the player in the notification mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the segment S6 of the first seven-segment LED 60a is turned on during the period from the ON of the start switch 19 to the first stop, and during the period from the first stop to the second stop. the light the segment S3 of the first 7-segment LED 60a, until the second stop to third stop lights the segment S1 of the first 7-segment LED 60a. In addition, for the second seven-segment LED 60b, the segment S7 is turned on from the ON of the start switch 19 to the third stop to notify that the notification type is "6". At this time, since the command receiving means 200 has received a command that can specify the notification type “6” (command of “6”), the effect content determination means 201 performs, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, an image such as "321" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and a notification effect for notifying the player that the pressing order (right → middle → left) is an advantageous pressing order is determined as the content of the execution effect. . Note that if an operation different from the pressing order is performed despite the notification of the pressing order, the lighting of the first and second 7- segment LEDs 60a and 60b may be stopped.

-Falling replay As shown in FIG. 31 (a), in all of "falling replay 1" to "falling replay 3", when the symbol combination group "D lip" stops at the winning line, the gaming state is advantageous RT (RT2). When the symbol combination group "N lip" stops at the pay line when the symbol combination group "N lip" stops at the winning line, the gaming state is maintained at the advantageous RT (RT2), so that the re-gaming has a different advantage depending on the pushing order. .

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), the notification indicator 60 indicates one of the pushing orders that is advantageous to the player when the "falling replay 1" in the AT is the internal winning identification number. The notification is performed to the player in a notification mode of the notification type “1” indicating the order (left → center → right) (see FIG. 36 (b)).

  When the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “1” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 transmits a command (command of “1”) that can specify the notification type. ) Has been received. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 displays an image such as “123” on the liquid crystal display 27 as shown in FIG. Is determined to be the effect content for executing the notification effect for notifying that the pressing order is favorable.

  In addition, the notification indicator 60 indicates the “push order (middle → left → right), which is one of the push orders that are advantageous to the player when the identification number of the internal winning is displayed in“ falling replay 2 ”in the AT. Is notified to the player in a notification mode of the notification type "3" indicating "" (see FIG. 36 (d)).

  When the notification mode determining unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “3” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 transmits the command (command “3”) that can specify the notification type. ) Has been received. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 displays an image like “213” on the liquid crystal display 27 as shown in FIG. Is determined to be the effect content for executing the notification effect for notifying that the pressing order is favorable.

  In addition, the notification indicator 60 indicates the "push order (right → left → middle), which is one of the push orders that are advantageous to the player when the identification number of the internal winning is displayed in“ fall replay 3 ”in the AT. Is notified to the player in a notification mode of a notification type "5" indicating "" (see FIG. 37 (b)).

  If the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “5” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 transmits a command that can specify the notification type (the command “5”). ) Has been received. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 displays an image such as “231” on the liquid crystal display 27 as shown in FIG. 31 (b), and gives the player a pressing order (right → left → middle). Is determined to be the effect content for executing the notification effect for notifying that the pressing order is favorable.

  In addition, in the case of “falling replay 1” to “falling replay 3”, since the advantageous pushing order is determined only by the first stop, for example, the notification display 60 may notify only the first stop. . In this case, the notification indicator 60 displays the first stop, which is advantageous to the player, as shown in FIG. 31C, for example, as shown in FIG. The notification is made to the player in a notification mode of a notification type “α” indicating that the reel is the left reel 13L. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), the notification display 60 turns on only the segment S1 of the first seven-segment LED 60a and turns on the left during the period from the ON of the start switch 19 to the first stop. While indicating that the reel 13L is stopped, the segments S1 and S2 of the second 7-segment LED 60b are turned on. The lighting of the segments S1 and S2 of the second 7-segment LED 60b indicates that the notification type is “α”. Subsequently, during the period from the first stop to the third stop, all the segments S1 to S7 of the first seven-segment LED 60a are turned off, which indicates that the pressing order of the remaining reels 13M and 13R is irrelevant. . This makes it possible to notify the player that it is advantageous to operate the stop switch 21L so that the first stop is performed on the left reel 13L.

  When the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “α” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 transmits a command that can specify the notification type (for example, “α”). Command). In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), the effect content determination means 201 displays an image like “1-−” on the liquid crystal display 27 and first stops the left reel 13 to the player. Is determined to be an effect to execute a notification effect for notifying that the pressing order is advantageous.

  Similar information is given to "falling replay 2" and "falling replay 3" when the internal winning identification number is used. In this case, the notification type of the notification indicator 60 in the case of the internal winning identification number in “falling replay 2” is “β”, and the first stop of the middle reel 13M is an advantageous pushing order. Notify. Also, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), it is advantageous to display an image such as "-1--" on the liquid crystal display 27 and first stop the middle reel 13M for the player in the pushing order. Notify that. The notification type of the notification indicator 60 in the case of the winning combination “falling replay 3” is set to “γ”, and the fact that the first stop of the right reel 13R is an advantageous pushing order is notified. Also, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), it is advantageous to display an image such as "--1" on the liquid crystal display 27 and first stop the right reel 13R for the player in the pushing order. Notify to the effect.

-BAR aligned replay and fake play As shown in Fig. 32 (a), "BAR aligned replay" and "fake replay" that can be won only during the bonus game state (BB1) are both the first stop and the left reel 13L. Aiming for the symbol "BAR" at the second stop, aiming for the symbol "BAR" on the middle reel 13M at the second stop, the symbol "BAR" slops down to the right (diagonally down), but aimed at the symbol "BAR" at the final stop. In this case, it depends on whether the symbol "BAR" is aligned on the lower right or not. In addition, when the internal winning of “BAR aligned replay” is performed internally in the AT allowable state, regardless of whether the symbol “BAR” is aligned to the lower right by the push, the additional number of games by the additional means 100e is performed during the period, and the lottery is performed. The number of continuous games in the AT period is added by the number of games determined by lottery (see FIG. 29). In other words, it is a winning combination in which the player's advantage does not change depending on the pushing order.

In such a case, if the player is guided to aim for the symbol "BAR" from the left, it is possible to give a thrilling feeling as to whether or not the right to perform the AT game is given, thereby increasing the interest of the player. Can be. Therefore, when the internal display of “BAR aligned replay” or “fake play” in the bonus game state (BB1) is performed, the notification display 60 guides the player to aim at the symbol “BAR” from the left. The notification is performed to the player in the notification mode of “7” (see FIG. 32B). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the notification display 60 turns on the segments S1 and S2 of the first seven-segment LED 60a during the period from the start of the start switch 19 to the first stop. To indicate that the left reel 13L is stopped, and light the segments S1 and S3 of the second 7-segment LED 60b. Note that the segment S2 of the first seven-segment LED 60a at this time indicates "targeting the symbol" BAR "". The second seven-segment LED 60b maintains the lighting of the segments S1 and S3 during the first to third stops. The lighting of the segments S1 and S3 of the second seven-segment LED 60b indicates that the notification type is “7”. Subsequently, during the period from the first stop to the third stop, for example, the lighting of the first seven-segment LED 60a is changed to the segment S2, the segment S3, and the segment S6. In this case, since the second and third stops may be performed on either of the reels, both the segment S3 and the segment S6 are lit on the notification display device 60, and further, it is not possible to aim at the symbol "BAR" in the segment S2. I understand it. That is, the recommended operation reel and the operation timing are notified in the same manner as the first stop.

  When the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “7” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 transmits a command that can specify the notification type (the command “7”). ) Has been received. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 displays an image such as "Aim at BAR from the left!" On the liquid crystal display 27 as shown in FIG. The effect content is determined to execute an effect that guides the user to aim at the symbol “BAR” in the order of “left → center → right”.

-Pushing order bell As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the symbol combination group "T bell" stops at the winning line, the role names "left center right correct bell 1" to "left center right correct bell 4" all appear. Since a higher payout “9” is obtained than in the other symbol combination groups, the small combination (specific combination) has a different degree of advantage depending on the pressing order.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (b), the display 60 for notification informs the player when the identification number of the internal winning is displayed in the “left center right correct bell 1” to “left center right correct bell 4” in the AT. The player is notified in the notification mode of the notification type “1” that indicates an advantageous pushing order (left → center → right) (see FIG. 36 (b)).

  When the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “1” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 transmits a command (command of “1”) that can specify the notification type. ) Has been received. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 displays, for example, an image such as “123” on the liquid crystal display 27 and informs the player that the pressing order (left → middle → right) is an advantageous pressing order. The effect content to be executed is determined (see "Sub-notification at AT" in FIG. 33B).

  "Right / Left Right Bell 1" to "Right / Left Right Bell 4", "Middle / Left Right Bell 1" to "Middle / Left Right Bell 4", "Middle Right Left Right Bell 1" to "Middle Right Left Right Bell 4" in AT The same applies to the notification mode when the internal winning identification numbers are used for "right and left middle correct bell 1" to "right and left middle correct bell 4", "right and middle left correct bell 1" to "right and middle left correct bell 4". For example, when the identification number of the internal winning is set to “middle left / right correct bell 1” to “middle left / right correct bell 4” in the AT, a notification type “middle → left → right” suggesting a pushing order (middle → left → right) advantageous to the player. The notification is made to the player in the notification mode of "3" (see FIG. 36 (d)).

  When the notification mode determining unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “3” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 transmits the command (command “3”) that can specify the notification type. ) Has been received. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 displays, for example, an image such as “213” on the liquid crystal display 27 and notifies the player that the pressing order (middle → left → right) is an advantageous pressing order. The effect content to be executed is determined.

-Dummy notification in normal replay during RT3 The notification mode determination means 107 determines that the gaming state is during the AT during the bonus internal winning (RT3) and before the notification of the bonus role winning, and the role lottery. When the result is “normal replay” (identification numbers 2 and 3), i) the pressing order is not notified, ii) information that can specify the pressing order (left → middle → right), iii) pressing One of four types of notification modes, that is, information that can specify the order (middle → left → right), and iv) information that can specify the pressing order (right → left → middle) is selected by lottery. When the determination is made (see FIG. 34 (b)) and in this lottery, any of the notification modes ii) to iv) is determined to be the notification mode of the notification display 60, the notification display 60 displays the notification. A notification type "1" for notifying information that can specify the pressing order of the mode or Notification of "3" or "5" is performed.

  Specifically, when the notification mode is determined to be the notification mode of ii) by the notification mode determination unit 107, the notification indicator 60 changes the pressing order (left to middle to right) as shown in FIG. The player is notified in the notification mode of the notification type “1” that is suggested (see FIG. 36B). Further, when the notification mode is determined by the notification mode determination unit 107 to the notification mode of iii), the notification indicator 60 indicates the pressing order (middle → left → right) as shown in FIG. 34 (c). The player is notified in the notification mode of the type “3” (see FIG. 36D). When the notification mode is determined to be the notification mode of iv) by the notification mode determination unit 107, the notification indicator 60 displays the notification indicating the pressing order (right → left → middle) as shown in FIG. 34 (c). The player is notified in the notification mode of the type “5” (see FIG. 37B).

  When the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “1”, “3”, or “5” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 specifies the notification type. A possible command ("1" or "3" or "5" command) has been received. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the effect content determining means 201 displays an image capable of specifying the pressing order determined by the notification mode determining means 107 on the liquid crystal display 27, and The effect of notifying the order is determined as the content of the execution effect.

-Pushing order irrelevant bell The notification mode determination means 107 determines that the gaming state is during the AT of the advantageous RT (RT2), and when the role lottery result is "Pushing order irrelevant bell" and the internal winning identification number, the pushing is performed. One of the following five order: left → middle → right, left → right → middle, middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → middle Is determined by lottery (see FIG. 35 (a)), and a notification mode of notifying the information that can specify the determined pressing order on the notification display 60 is determined (notification types "1 to 5" in FIG. 18). reference).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), when the notification order is determined by the notification mode determination unit 107 to be “left → middle → right”, the notification display 60 displays the pressing order (left → middle → right). Is notified to the player in the notification mode of the notification type "1" suggesting (see FIG. 36 (b)). The same applies to the case where the other pressing order is determined.

  When the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “1” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 transmits a command (command of “1”) that can specify the notification type. ) Has been received. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 displays an image such as “123” on the liquid crystal display 27 and notifies the pressing order (left → center → right), as shown in FIG. 35B, for example. Decide on the effect contents to execute the effect. The same applies to the case where the other pressing order is determined.

-Notifying only the first stop As another example of the notification effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, for example, a part of the pressing order may be notified, and the remaining pressing order may be selected by the player. May be configured. For example, when the first stop is the left reel 13L and the second and third stop reels 13M and 13R are to be selected by the player, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), the start switch 19 is turned ON to the first stop. During this period, the segment S1 of the first seven-segment LED 60a is turned on, and the segments S1 and S7 of the second seven-segment LED 60b are turned on. Since the segment S1 of the first seven-segment LED 60a corresponds to the left reel 13L, it can be suggested that the first reel to be stopped is the left reel 13L. Also, until the first stop to third stop, until ON~ third stop of Start switch 19, to turn on the segments S3 and segments S6 in 7 segment LEDs 60a. Since the segment S3 of the first seven-segment LED 60a corresponds to the middle reel 13M, and the segment S6 corresponds to the right reel 13R, by turning on both of these segments, the middle reel 13M and the right are stopped at the second and third stops. The pressing order of the reel 13R can be selected. The lighting of the segments S1 and S7 of the second seven-segment LED 60b indicates that the notification type according to the notification mode is “z”.

  When the notification mode determination unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “z” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 transmits a command capable of specifying the notification type (the command of “z”). ) To receive. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 displays an image such as "1 ??" on the liquid crystal display 27, for example, and guides the player to select the remaining pressing order with the first reel being the left reel 13L. The effect content to be executed is determined.

-Pushing 7 As another example of the notification, for example, a notification that the user is guided to press 7 may be given. In this case, as shown in FIG. 38C, the segments S1, S3, S5, and S6 of the first seven-segment LED 60a are turned on during the period from the ON of the start switch 19 to the third stop, and The segments S1 and S5 of the second 7-segment LED 60b are turned on. At this time, since the pressing order is arbitrary, the segments S1, S3, and S6 of the first seven-segment LED 60a are turned on. The segment S5 of the first seven-segment LED 60a means "aim at seven". The lighting of the segments S1 and S5 of the second 7-segment LED 60b indicates that the notification type according to the notification mode is “y”.

  When the notification mode determining unit 107 determines that the notification is to be performed in the notification mode of the notification type “y” on the notification display 60, the command receiving unit 200 transmits a command (“y” command) that can specify the notification type. ) To receive. In this case, the effect content determination unit 201 displays an image such as “Aim at 7!” On the liquid crystal display 27 and performs an effect to prompt the player to press the symbol “Red 7”. Decide on the content.

Next, the notification mode of the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27 in the case where the identification number including “Cherry”, “watermelon A” and “watermelon B” is internally won will be described. As described above, “Cherry”, “Watermelon A”, and “Watermelon B” may be simultaneously won with the bonus role (“Red 7 Big” / “BAR Big”). When the internal number is won for the identification number including the combination, the notification display 60 gives a notification in the same notification mode in the case of the single win and the case of the simultaneous win.

  For example, one of "Cherry", "(AT allowed +) (AT right +) red 7 big + cherry" and "(AT allowed + AT right +) BAR big + cherry" is internally won, and the notification mode determination means 107 When the notification type is determined to be “1”, the notification display 60 turns on only the segment S1 of the first seven-segment LED 60a and turns on the left reel 13L during the period from ON of the start switch 19 to the first stop. In addition to suggesting a stop, only the segment S1 of the second 7-segment LED 60b is turned on. During the period from the first stop to the second stop, the lighting of the first seven-segment LED 60a is changed to the segment S3 to indicate the stop of the middle reel 13M. During the period from the second stop to the third stop, the lighting of the first seven-segment LED 60a is changed to the segment S6 to indicate the stop of the right reel 13R. After the third stop, all the segments S1 to S7 of the first and second seven-segment LEDs 60a and 60b are turned off. That is, when the same notification type is determined by the notification mode determination unit 107, the notification on the notification display 60 is performed in the same notification mode even if the role lottery result of the role selection unit 103 is different.

-Cherry One of "(AT allowed +) (AT right +) cherry", "(AT allowed +) (AT right +) red 7 big + cherry" and "(AT allowed + AT right +) BAR big + cherry" , The command receiving means 200 has received a command ("$ 05" command) that can specify the type of the internal winning transmission group (see FIGS. 16 to 20). In this case, for example, the effect content determination means 201 displays an image such as “Chance!” On the liquid crystal display 27 between the ON state of the start switch 19 and the second stop, and gives the player a cherry or watermelon. Is determined to be a production effect to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the so-called rare role has been internally won. In addition, even if the player internally wins “Red 7 Big + Cherry” or “BAR Big + Cherry”, it does not notify that the player has internally won the bonus role (“Red 7 Big” or “BAR Big”) in the game. Will be notified only of the internal election of the role of rare. In this way, even in the case of a single winning of the rare role, it is possible to give the player an expectation that the bonus role may have been won. Further, the image of “CHANCE !!” displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 may be displayed at any timing before the lever is turned on and before the third stop.

Watermelon Next, for example, "(AT allowed +) (AT right +) watermelon A", "(AT right +) red 7 big + watermelon A", "BAR big + watermelon A", "(AT allowed +) (AT Right +) Watermelon B ”or“ AT Allowed + AT Right + Red 7 Big + Watermelon B ”is internally won, and if the notification mode determination unit 107 determines the notification type“ 3 ”, a notification display is displayed. The switch 60 turns on the segment S3 of the first seven-segment LED 60a during the period from ON to the first stop of the start switch 19, and the segment S1 of the first seven-segment LED 60a during the first to second stops. Is turned on, and during the second to third stops, the segment S6 of the first seven-segment LED 60a is turned on. In addition, for the second 7-segment LED 60b, the segment S6 is turned on from the ON of the start switch 19 to the third stop to notify that the notification type is "3". When notified in this manner, the player is prompted to operate the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in the order of pressing (middle → left → right).

  Also, "(AT allowed +) (AT right +) watermelon A", "AT right + red 7 big + watermelon A", "BAR big + watermelon A", "(AT allowed +) (AT right +) watermelon B In the case of an identification number that has been internally won for any one of "" and "AT allowed + AT right + red 7 big + watermelon B", the command receiving means 200 specifies a command that can specify the internal winning transmission group type (see FIGS. 16 to 20). (Both watermelon A and watermelon B have received a command of “$ 06”). In this case, for example, the effect content determination means 201 displays an image such as “Chance!” On the liquid crystal display 27 during the period from the ON of the start switch 19 to the second stop, and displays “Watermelon A” to the player. Alternatively, it is determined that the content of the effect is to execute a suggestion effect indicating that “watermelon B” has been internally won. In the case of an identification number that has been internally won in any of the simultaneous winning combinations of “AT right + red 7 big + watermelon A”, “BAR big + watermelon A” and “AT allowed + AT right + red 7 big + watermelon B”, In this game, only the internal winning of “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” is notified without notifying that the internal winning has been achieved for the bonus combination (“red 7 big”, “BAR big”). In this way, even in the case of single winning of "watermelon A" or "watermelon B", it is possible to give the player an expectation that the player may have won the bonus combination. Note that the image of “CHANCE !!” displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 may be displayed at any timing before the lever is turned on and before the third stop. In addition, regarding the suggestion effect that suggests the determination result of the role lottery means 103, not only the effect in which the type of the role that has been completely won becomes clear, such as the effect at the time of internal winning, in the identification number including “Cherry” described above. For the “specific role”, an effect in which the degree of expectation of the internal winning of the “specific role” is improved by the occurrence of the effect compared to when there is no effect is also included.

・ Bonus notification The effect content determination means 201 is an effect for notifying that the bonus role has been internally won at a predetermined opportunity (for example, after four games of the bonus role winning game) during the bonus internal winning (RT3). A certain bonus confirmation effect is determined as the content of the execution effect. In this case, for example, an image such as “Bonus determined!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 to notify the internal winning of the bonus combination. In the game after the bonus finalizing effect during the bonus internal winning (RT3) has been performed, the effect content determining means 201, for example, when the role name “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” is internally won, The effect of displaying characters such as “watermelon” in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 27 is determined as the content of the execution effect. At this time, the notification display 60 performs notification in a notification mode in which the pressing order (middle → left → right) or the pressing order (middle → right → left) can be specified (notification type “3” or “ 4 "). In this way, it is understood that the player has internally won the role name “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” during the bonus internal winning (RT3).

(Operation after limiter condition is satisfied)
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, a description will be given of the timing at which the AT allowable winning becomes possible after the limiter condition is satisfied.

(1) When AT Permissible Winning becomes Possible After Shifting to RT1 or RT0 As shown in FIG. 39 (a), when the limiter condition (1500 games) is satisfied, an AT non-permissible state is set and (“01h” → "00h"), the limiter flag is set to ON ("0" → "1"). At this time, as long as the limiter flag is set to ON, even if a lottery value that becomes the AT allowable winning is obtained, the AT allowable winning is not performed. The game state is set to RT1 by winning with the falling symbol, and the limiter flag is set to OFF ("1" → "0"), thereby enabling the AT-allowed winning.

  Note that while the limiter flag is set to ON, for example, by changing the lighting state of the notification lamp 60c such as the color and brightness, it is notified that the apparatus is in the normal state waiting state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), when the number of remaining games in the AT period becomes 0 and the AT execution right ends and the state is set to the AT non-permissible state (“01h” → “00h”), The lighting state of the notification lamp 60c is maintained until a winning is achieved with the falling symbol and the gaming state is set to RT1. At this time, if an AT-allowed win is made while the lighting state of the notification lamp 60c is maintained, the number of games during the AT period is added, and the state returns to the AT-allowed state ("00h" → "01h"). It is configured.

  When the number of remaining games in the AT period becomes 0, the AT execution right ends, and the game is set to the AT non-permissible state (“01h” → “00h”), the limiter condition is satisfied in the same manner as when the limiter condition is satisfied. As long as the flag is set to ON ("0" → "1") and the limiter flag is set to ON, even if a lottery value which becomes an AT allowable winning is obtained, the AT allowable winning is not performed. You may.

(2) Case in which AT Allowable Winning is Possible from the Next Game After Limiter Condition is Established As shown in FIG. 39C, when the limiter condition (1500 games) is satisfied and the game is set to the AT non-acceptable state (""). 01h "→" 00h "), the notification lamp 60c is turned off, and after the notification lamp 60c is turned off, an AT-permitted winning can be achieved. As described above, even if the configuration is made such that the AT-permitted winning can be performed in the RT2, the lottery value for the AT-permitted winning is configured uniformly regardless of the gaming state similarly to the bonus combination, so that fairness can be ensured. .

  Note that, when an AT-permitted winning is performed during RT2, the counting of the number of games during the AT period may be started while maintaining the RT2, or the RT period may be temporarily shifted from RT2 to RT1, and the AT period may be shifted again to RT2. The counting of the number of games may be started. Further, in this case, the count of the duration of the AT allowable state for determining the limiter condition is configured to start from 0.

  Subsequently, an example of the operation of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

1. Main Control Process The main control process of FIG. 40 is a process executed by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63.

  First, the slot machine 1 performs a game start waiting process including a setting process for enabling a game start (step S1). When the start switch 19 is turned on in a state in which the game can be started in the game start waiting process, the role lottery means 103 (including the AT allowable lottery) is performed by the role lottery means 103, and the reels 13L, 13M, 13R rotation is started (step S3). When each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, the stop control means 105 controls the stop of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R (step S4). When all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, the symbol determination means The winning determination of the winning combination is performed by 110 (step S5). As a result of the winning determination, when a winning combination is won, a medal payout process for paying out a medal set for the winning combination is performed (step S6). When the medal payout processing ends, various game number update processing described later is executed, and one game ends (step S7).

2. Game Start Waiting Process The game start waiting process shown in FIGS. 41 and 42 is a process executed by the main CPU of the main control board 63.

  First, a main determination is made as to whether or not the number of inserted medals is equal to or greater than a specified number (three in this embodiment) (step S100). If the number of inserted medals has reached the specified number (YES in step S100), A game start permission setting for permitting a game start is performed (step S101). If the number of inserted medals has not reached the specified number (NO in step S100), a game start disabling setting for not permitting the game start is performed (step S102). ). For this setting, for example, a storage area for a game start enable flag is provided in the RAM 65 of the main control board 63, and when this flag is turned on, the game start is enabled, and when the flag is turned off, the game start is disabled.

  When the game start permission setting or the game start impossibility setting is performed, it is determined whether or not the player has won the replay in the previous game, that is, whether or not the next game is a game that does not require a medal insertion (step). S103). If the player has not won the replay in the previous game (NO in step S103), it is determined whether or not there is no inserted medal (step S104). If there is no inserted medal (YES in step S104), the game is executed. It is determined whether 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of the start waiting (step S105). If 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the game start wait (YES in step S105), the payout display 46 and the insertion display lamp (not shown) are turned off. After turning off the payout display 46 and the insertion display lamp (step S106), or when 30 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the game start (NO in step S105), it is determined whether or not the change processing start switch 56 is ON. A determination is made (step S107). If the change process start switch 56 is ON (YES in step S107), a setting confirmation process is performed (step S108), and when this process ends, the process returns to step S100. The setting confirmation process is a process for confirming the current setting value, and is a process for displaying the setting value on a predetermined display.

  If the change processing start switch 56 is not ON in step S107 (NO in step S107), it is determined whether or not the bet switch 15 is turned on (step S109). Here, in the case of an ON determination (YES in step S109), a process of decrementing and displaying one value of the credit indicator 45 and treating that one medal has been inserted is performed (step S114). When this process ends, the process returns to the step S100. If it is determined that the bet switch 15 has not been turned on (NO in step S109), it is determined whether or not the maximum bet switch 17 has been turned on (step S110). Here, in the case of an ON determination (YES in step S110), a process of subtracting and displaying the value of the credit indicator 45 by three and treating it as having three medals inserted is performed (step S115). When this process ends, the process returns to the step S100.

  When it is determined in step S110 that the maximum bet switch 17 has not been turned on (NO in step S110), or when it is determined in step S103 that the player has won a replay in the previous game (YES in step S103). ), It is determined whether or not the reset switch 52 has been turned on (step S111). If the reset switch 52 is ON (YES in step S111), an allowable state stay ratio confirmation process described later is performed (step S116). If the reset switch 52 is OFF (NO in step S111), the settlement switch 23 is set. Is determined to be ON (step S112). If the settlement switch 23 is determined to be ON in step S112, a settlement process for paying out the number of medals displayed on the credit indicator 45 from the medal payout port 39 is performed (step S113), and when this process ends, step S100 is performed. Return to On the other hand, when the settlement switch 23 is OFF (NO in step S112), the process returns to step S100 without performing the settlement process.

3. Various Game Number Update Process The various game number update process of FIG. 43 is a process executed by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63, and is a process executed by the allowable state ratio calculation unit 114.

After the medal payout processing is performed in step S6 of the main processing in FIG. 40, the allowable state ratio calculation means 114 adds +1 to the count value of the total game number counter 655 (step S200). Next, it is determined whether or not the game related to the end is in the AT allowable state (step S201). If the game is in the AT allowable state (YES in step S201), the allowable state ratio calculating unit 114 The count value of the total allowable period game number counter 656 is incremented by +1 (step S202). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S201 that the game is not in the AT allowable state, or after the count value of the total allowable period game number counter 656 is increased by +1 in step S202, the allowable state ratio calculating means 114 adds the respective values. Based on the count value of the total game number counter 655 and the count value of the total allowable period game number counter 656, the stay ratio in the AT allowable state (allowable state stay ratio) is calculated (step S203). This allowable state stay ratio is calculated by (count value of total allowable period game number counter 656) / (count value of total game number counter 655) × 100 [%]. After the calculation of the allowable state stay ratio, the allowable state ratio calculating means 114 overwrites the calculation result in the allowable state stay ratio storage area 657 and stores it again (step S204), and ends the process.

4. Permitted State Stay Ratio Confirmation Process The permitted state stay ratio confirmation process of FIG. 44 is a process executed by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and is a process performed by the permitted state ratio display control means 115.

If the reset switch 52 in step 110 of the game start waiting processing in FIG. 42 is determined ON (YES at step S110), the allowable status Ratio display control unit 115 sets the allowable state staying ratio display flag to ON. When the allowable state stay ratio display flag is set ON, the allowable state ratio display control unit 115 determines whether the reset switch 52 has been turned OFF (step S301). This ON setting is maintained until the reset switch 52 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state (NO in step S301), and when the reset switch 52 is turned OFF (YES in step S301), it is switched to the OFF setting (step S302). After the allowable state stay ratio display flag is set to OFF, the process returns to step S100 of the game start waiting process. The setting of this flag is performed, for example, by providing a predetermined storage area of the RAM 65 of the main control board 63.

5. Timer Interrupt Process The timer interrupt process shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 is a process executed each time an interrupt process is performed by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63.

  First, the phases of the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R are output (step S400), and the command set to the output port is transmitted (step S401). Next, the state of the input port connected to the voltage monitoring IC is checked, and if it is in the power-off state (YES in step S402), the game processing is interrupted, and the power-off processing (step S415) is executed. Then, the process returns to the timer interrupt process. In the power interruption process, for example, after the evacuation process, the state of the slot machine 1 is saved in a predetermined storage area, and the return process is performed.

  On the other hand, if the power is not turned off (NO in step S402), the lighting state of the credit indicator 45 and the notification indicator 60 is changed to the current control state of the slot machine 1 (operation of each switch, insertion of medals, AT period). (Step S403). Next, the latest state of the input port for inputting the state of each switch and each sensor connected to the main control board 63 is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 65 (step S404). Subsequently, the game process is interrupted, and a use area outside interrupt process (step S405) described later with reference to FIG. 47 is executed.

  After the restart of the game process, if the transmission error command is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 65 (YES in step S406), the command transmission unit 113 transmits the transmission error command to the sub-control board 73 ( Step S407). Then, after the command is transmitted by the command transmitting unit 113, or when a transmission error command is not set in a predetermined storage area (NO in step S408), it is determined whether or not a medal is normally inserted (step S409). ), It is determined whether the medal has been paid out normally (step S410). On the other hand, when there is an error in the outside-of-use-area interrupt process (YES in step S408), an error process described later is executed and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (step S416).

  Subsequently, the timer for measuring the time such as the medal insertion interval and the payout interval is updated (step S411), and information (data) to be output from the output port to the outside is acquired (step S412). Is output to the outside (step S413), the control data of each stopped reel is obtained, the index signals of all reels are reset (step S414), and the process is terminated.

6. Out-of-Use-area Interruption Processing The out-of-use-area interruption processing shown in FIG. 47 is performed by interrupting the game processing in the timer interruption processing in FIG. This is a process performed by executing a fraud determination program stored in a storage area outside a different use area.

  First, a selector sensor monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the medal insertion is performed normally is executed (step S500). In the selector sensor monitoring process, it is determined whether or not a medal is normally inserted based on a change in the ON / OFF detection state of the plurality of insertion sensors 53 installed at different positions. An error command is set.

  Subsequently, a payout sensor monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the medal payout is normally performed is executed (step S501). In the payout sensor monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the medal payout is normally performed based on the operation state of the hopper motor 57, the detection state of the payout sensor 54, and the like. Is done.

  Next, a door monitoring process is performed to monitor whether the open / closed state of the front door 5 is normal (step S502). Based on the ON / OFF state of a door opening / closing switch (not shown), the progress of a game, and the like, it is determined whether or not the front door 5 is normally opened / closed. Command is set.

  Subsequently, an allowable state stay ratio display process described later is executed, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (step S503).

7. Error Processing The error processing shown in FIGS. 48 and 49 is processing executed by the main CPU of the main control board 63.

  First, in step S408 of FIG. 46, if there is an error in the interrupt processing for out-of-use area, the current game state (normal game, bonus game, AT allowable state, etc.) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 65. (Step S600). Next, an error state is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 (step S601). Next, after the display content of the payout display 46 is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 65 (step S602), error information (error code) is displayed on the payout display 46 (step S602). Subsequently, the state of the hopper and the state of the cancel coil that determines whether or not to accept the insertion of medals are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 65 (step S604), and the hopper is disabled and the medals are not activated. Is not accepted (step S605).

  After the hopper and the cancel coil are turned off, the process waits until the reset switch 52 is turned on to clear the error (NO in step S606), and when turned on (YES in step S606), the door open / close detection switch Is turned on (the front door 5 is closed) or not (step S607). Until the door open / close detection switch is determined to be OFF, the ON / OFF determination of the reset switch 52 and the ON / OFF determination of the door open / close detection switch are repeated, and if the door open / close detection switch is determined to be OFF (NO in step S607) ), It is determined whether both the input sensor 53 and the payout sensor 54 are OFF (step S608). If at least one of the loading sensor 53 and the payout sensor 54 is determined to be ON (YES in step S608), the ON / OFF determination of the reset switch 52 and the door Steps S606 to S608 are repeated in the order of ON / OFF determination of the open / close detection switch and ON / OFF determination of the input sensor 53 and the payout sensor 54.

  When both the input sensor 53 and the payout sensor 54 are turned off (NO in step S608), the state of the hopper and the cancel coil is restored (step S609), and the display of the error information displayed on the payout display 46 is cleared. At the same time (step S610), the display contents of the payout display 46 are restored (step S611). At this time, the return of the gaming state (step S612) and the transmission of information indicating that the error has been cleared to the sub-control board 73 (step S613) are performed together. Finally, the allowable state ratio display hold timer is set to 10 seconds, and the process ends (step S614).

8. Permissible state stay ratio display processing The permissible state stay ratio display processing shown in FIG. 50 is processing executed by the main CPU of the main control board 63, and is a use area of the ROM 67 in which a game program relating to the progress of the game is stored. This is a process performed by the allowable state ratio display control unit 115 executing a program stored in a storage area (a storage area outside the used area) different from the storage area.

  After the door monitoring process is performed in step S502 of FIG. 47, the allowable state ratio display hold timer set in step 614 of the error process of FIG. 49 is reduced every second (−1).

  Next, the allowable state ratio display control means 115 determines whether or not the door open / closed detection switch is in the OFF state (open state) (step S701). If the front door 5 is in the open state, whether or not an error is occurring. It is determined whether or not it is (step S702). If no error has occurred (YES in step S702), it is determined whether the allowable state stay ratio display flag is ON (step S703). If the flag is ON (YES in step S703), the allowable state stay ratio display is performed. It is determined whether or not the hold timer has reached 0 (step S704). When the front door 5 is in the closed state (NO in step S701), when an error occurs (YES in step S702), the allowable state stay ratio display flag is OFF (NO in step S703), and the allowable state stay ratio display hold timer Is not 0 (NO in step S704), the process ends in any case.

  When the allowable state stay ratio display hold timer is 0 (YES in step S704), the allowable state ratio display control unit 115 determines whether or not the count value of the total game number counter 655 exceeds 175000 games. (Step S705) If it exceeds (YES in Step S705), the allowable state stay ratio stored in the allowable state stay ratio storage area 657 is illuminated on the payout display 46, and the process ends (Step S706). ). On the other hand, when the count value of the total game number counter 655 does not exceed 175000 games (NO in step S705), the allowed state stay ratio stored in the allowed state stay ratio storage area 657 is blinked on the payout display 46. Then, the process ends (step S707). In this case, the allowable state stay ratio is not displayed until a fixed period (10 seconds) elapses after the error is cleared.

(Modified example of allocation status of lottery value determining AT right winning)
Next, with reference to FIG. 51, a description will be given of a modification of the allocation status of the lottery value for determining the AT right winning.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (a), this modification is different from the above-described embodiment in the first situation a, in which the AT permission state is different from each other in the ease of AT right winning (addition of the number of games). In the above embodiment, including the second situation b and the third situation c, the lottery value range (30: 30) assigned to the winning combination group “AT allowed + AT right + normal replay” indicated by the identification number 3 (see FIG. 10). 11 to 14) are assigned so that the AT winning states are different depending on the first to third situations a, b, and c, and a winning combination group having identification numbers 3a, 3b, and 3c is configured. It is. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 51A, the lottery value range assigned to the entire identification numbers 3a, 3b, 3c is the same as the lottery value range assigned to the identification number 3 shown in FIG. 10 (30: FIG. 11). To FIG. 14), and the lottery value range assigned to each of the identification numbers 3a, 3b, 3c is determined by the lottery value range irrespective of the type of the set value, as in the above-described embodiment. The ranges are configured to be the same. Then, based on the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a at the time of starting the game, the lottery value determination determining means 103b determines which winning combination group of each of the identification numbers 3a, 3b, 3c has been won. .

  Further, the first situation a (normal AT allowed state) is an AT allowed state excluding the second and third situations b and c. In the second situation b, 300 games or more have elapsed since the transition to the AT allowed state. This is the AT allowable state later. Further, the third situation c is an AT allowed state in which 50 games are continued when the shift lottery at the time of bell election regardless of the pushing order in the AT allowed state is won with a winning probability of 1/2. When the AT allowable state ends, the third situation c also ends. Further, when the lottery to the third situation c is won during the second situation b, the third situation c is prioritized over the second situation c, and the condition of the second situation b is satisfied at the end of the third situation c. If so, the second situation b is given priority over the first situation a. The timing of changing each of the situations a, b, and c is not limited to the above example, and the result of the role drawing after the AT is permitted, the history of the role drawing, the number of games that have elapsed since the AT was permitted, and the AT permitted Each of the situations a, b, and c can be appropriately changed according to the number of medals acquired later.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), the first situation determination table 674a in which data referred to determine the number of games to be added in the game in the first situation a by the additional means 100e during the period is stored. It constitutes a part of the AT addition lottery table 674 for the identification number 3a. Also, as shown in FIGS. 51 (b) and (c), a second situation determination in which data to be referred to for determining the number of games to be added in the game in the second situation b by the extra means 100e during the period is stored. The table 674b constitutes a part of the AT addition lottery table 674 for the identification numbers 3a and 3b. Further, as shown in FIGS. 51 (b), (c), and (d), the data storing the data referred to for determining the number of added games by the adding means 100e during the period in the game in the third situation c is stored. The three situation determination table 674c constitutes a part of the AT addition lottery table 674 for the identification numbers 3a, 3b, 3c.

  At this time, if the lottery result of the role lottery means 103 wins the identification number 3a, if the first situation a, the additional means 100e during the period, the first situation determination table 674a shown in FIG. In the case of the second situation b, the additional means 100e performs the additional game lottery using the second situation determination table 674b shown in FIG. 51 (b). In the case of three situations c, the additional means 100e during the period performs an additional lottery by using the third situation determination table 674c shown in FIG. 51 (b).

  Also, when the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 wins the identification number 3b, in the first situation a, the AT right is not won, and in the second situation b, the addition means 100e during the period is determined as shown in FIG. Using the second situation determination table 674b shown in FIG. 51 (c), an additional lottery is performed based on the number of games, and if the situation is the third situation c, the additional means 100e during the period is used for the third situation determination shown in FIG. 51 (c). Using the table 674c, a lottery is performed with the number of games added. In addition, when the result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103 is winning the identification number 3c, if the first and second situations a and b, the AT right is not won, and if the third situation c, it is added during the period. The means 100e performs a lottery by adding the number of games using the third situation determination table 674c shown in FIG. 51 (d).

  With this configuration, data referred to by the adding means 100e during the period to determine whether to add the initial game number can be made different depending on each of the situations a, b, and c included in the AT allowable state. Therefore, it is possible to achieve an improvement in game performance while maintaining fairness. As described above, the second situation b is configured to be easier to win the AT right than the first situation a, and the third situation c is configured to be easier to win the AT right than the second situation b and the first situation a. ing.

  Further, in this modification, the determination result storage means 104 determines the determination result regarding the AT permission winning and the AT right winning using a flag composed of 1 bit and storing ON and OFF, for example, as follows. The result can be stored in the result storage area 652. That is, each bit corresponds to i) AT allowed win, ii) AT right win in first situation a, iii) AT right win in second situation b, iv) AT right win in third situation c. A four-bit area to be allocated is secured in the determination result storage area 652, and the determination result storage means 104 determines whether or not each of the above-described bits is ON or OFF according to the identification number (winning combination group) which is the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. By setting OFF, it is possible to collectively manage the determination results regarding the AT allowable winning and the AT right winning.

  At this time, when confirming the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103, if the slot machine 1 is set to the AT non-permission state, the determination result storage area 652 in which the determination result regarding the AT permissible role is stored. The bit is referred to, but each bit of the determination result storage area 652 in which the determination result of the AT right combination is stored is not referred to. When the slot machine 1 is set to the AT allowable state, the AT right is set. The bit corresponding to the current state of the AT allowed state among the bits in which the determination result of the role is stored is referred to, but the bit corresponding to the other situation of the AT right role and the determination result of the AT permitted role are referred to. Are stored so as not to refer to the bit of the decision result storage area 652 in which is stored. By doing so, when storing lottery results in a plurality of situations, a large amount of storage capacity is required to store the lottery results in each situation in a configuration in which a 1-byte storage capacity is provided for each situation. However, it is more preferable to store the lottery result for each situation with a flag composed of 1 bit, since the storage capacity for storing the lottery result can be greatly reduced.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, it is generally determined whether the main control means has high security and is difficult to perform fraud in the AT control state in which the AT game which is advantageous to the player is permitted. It is determined according to the determination result of the lottery means. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for an AT game to be fraudulent, and to determine whether or not an AT allowable winning has been made by a fair method, thereby efficiently taking measures against an AT game. In addition, since each lottery means determined to be highly secure and less likely to be fraudulently determined is associated one-to-one with an AT-permitted winning or not, a more fair method of determining whether or not an AT-permitted winning is obtained. Can be determined.

  In addition, the lottery range data of the identification number including the AT permitted combination and the lottery range data of the identification number not including the AT permitted combination in the transition to the AT permitted state are stored in the combination lottery table 671 of the ROM 67 of the main control board 63. Among the areas to be stored, an AT lottery value storage area and a non-AT lottery value storage area are separately stored. By doing so, when the AT is allowed, it is determined whether the lottery range data at that time is stored in the AT lottery value storage area or the non-AT lottery value storage area. It is possible to easily check whether or not the AT is allowed due to an abnormal operation, so that the fairness of the gaming machine can be further maintained.

  Further, in the non-AT lottery value storage area, lottery range data is stored at a different position for each type of set value, while in the AT lottery value storage area, a lottery range data is stored at a common position regardless of the type of the set value. The data is stored, and if the identification number does not include the AT permitted combination, the combination lottery means 103 performs the combination lottery using the lottery range data corresponding to the type of the set value, and if the identification number includes the AT permitted combination. Performs a lottery using common lottery range data regardless of the set value. As described above, as the identification number including the AT permitted combination, the lottery range data having the different property of the identification number having the same property as the identification number not including the AT permitted combination and the lottery range data having the different characteristics are stored separately in different areas. Not only that, the manner in which the lottery range data is held is different between the AT lottery value storage area and the non-AT lottery value storage area. Inspection is easy, and the design of lottery range data is also easy.

  Further, in this embodiment, whether or not to enter the AT allowable state in which the AT game advantageous to the player is allowed is determined when the role lottery means 103 performs the role lottery in the game in the AT non-permissible state in which the AT game is not allowed. Is determined by the same lottery value as the lottery value used for. Whether or not to carry out the lottery by adding the number of games is determined by the lottery value used when the role lottery means 103 performs the role lottery in the game in the AT allowed state. That is, in the main control board 63, the lottery value for the role lottery, which is generally designed to be highly secure and difficult to perform fraud, is determined on a one-to-one basis as to whether or not each of the role lottery means 103 has the AT lottery result and whether or not an AT-allowed winning has been achieved. The AT right is determined on a one-to-one basis. For this reason, it is uniquely determined whether or not an AT-allowed win is made based on a lottery value generated based on the start of the game, and furthermore, whether or not an AT right win is made, so that it is difficult to perform fraud on the AT game. be able to. Therefore, by determining whether or not to win the AT permitted by a fair lottery and determining whether or not to win the AT right by a fair lottery, it is possible to more efficiently take measures against the fraud in the AT game.

  Furthermore, by using the lottery value generated based on the start of the game, similarly to the bonus combination that determines whether or not the combination lottery means 103 has always won with the same expected value, whether or not it is an AT allowable winning, Whether or not an AT right is won can always be determined with the same expected value. Therefore, in the same manner as expecting whether or not a bonus role has been won for each game, it is determined whether or not an AT allowed win is made in an AT non-permitted state. In the AT allowable state, it can be expected whether or not an AT right has been won, so that the interest of the player can be improved. Further, since one lottery value determines which role has been won, whether or not an AT-allowed win has been made, and whether or not an AT right has been won, the player can select an AT based on which role has been won. It can be inferred whether or not to be in an allowable state and whether or not an AT right has been won, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. Further, by making three determinations based on one lottery value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for generating the lottery value.

  Further, in this embodiment, when one of the pressing order bells (identification numbers 33 to 56) is elected during the non-AT, it is understood that one of the pushing order bells ($ 07) is elected. A command of the notification type “0” is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 so that the order cannot be specified. However, "Left center right correct answers 1-4", "Left right correct answers 1-4", "Middle left right correct answers 1-4", "Middle right left correct answers 1-4", "Right left right correct answers 1-4", "Right right" If the widths of the random value ranges of the "middle left correct answers 1 to 4" are not the same, the expected value of the payout differs depending on the pressing order. In this case, even if the order of pushing the correct answer is not known, only the information that the winning combination is the pushing order bell is obtained, which is more advantageous than the player who does not obtain the information. Therefore, in order to reliably prevent fraud, it is preferable that the widths of the random number value ranges of the respective roles constituting the “push order bell” are all the same.

  Further, since the allowable state stay ratio is configured to be displayed on the payout display 46, it is possible to determine whether or not the gaming machine is actually at the designed allowable state stay ratio. For this reason, it is possible to determine the abnormality or irregularity of the gaming machine before an excessive privilege is actually given to the gaming machine in the AT game and the abnormality or irregularity of the gaming machine needs to be determined. The fairness of the machine increases. In addition, by using the payout display 46 for both display of error information and display of the allowable state stay ratio, parts (displays) can be shared, so that the cost of the gaming machine can be reduced. Further, even if the reset switch 52 is operated for error cancellation, the allowable state stay ratio is not displayed. If the operation is terminated and the reset switch 52 is not operated again, the allowable state stay ratio is not displayed. And the display of the allowable state stay ratio can be made independent of the error release operation and the display operation of the allowable state stay ratio by the same reset switch 52. As a result, the error information display Or the display of the allowable state stay ratio can be more clearly understood. Further, the configuration is such that the allowable state staying ratio is not displayed for a fixed period (10 seconds in this embodiment) after the operation of the reset switch 52 for canceling the error is completed. Confusing with the display of the stay ratio can be reliably prevented.

Further, in this embodiment, the allowable state ratio calculating unit 114, in terms of calculating the allowable state stay ratios every game and re-stores the overwrite permissive stay ratio storage area 657, allowing state At the timing when the reset switch 52 for displaying the stay ratio is operated, the allowable state stay ratio stored in the allowable state stay ratio storage area 657 at this time is displayed. In this case, no matter at what timing the allowable state stay ratio is displayed, the data can be easily displayed by performing the process of reading data. For example, the timing at which another process such as a setting change process or a setting confirmation process occurs Even if the process related to the display of the allowable state stay ratio is performed, the load does not become a load, and the allowable state stay ratio can be suitably displayed.

  When the AT allowed state allowing the AT game is continued for 1500 games, the process ends (limiter), so that an upper limit can be set for the duration of the AT period. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the gambling of the player, who can acquire a large amount of medals for a long AT period.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various changes other than those described above can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in this embodiment, the identification number including the AT permitted combination is configured to always include the AT right combination, but the identification number including the AT permitted combination may not include the AT right combination.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the identification numbers including the AT permitted combination are the same regardless of the type of the RT gaming state (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3). For example, FIG. As shown, the type of the replaying combination including the AT permitted combination may be changed for each type of the RT gaming state (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3). However, in this case, even if the type of the RT gaming state is changed, both the AT allowable combination and the re-gaming combination are performed in any RT gaming state so that the probability of winning the AT when the re-gaming combination is won is the same. It is preferable that the sum of the lottery value ranges of the identification numbers including the same is the same (see FIG. 52). FIG. 52 (a) shows an example of a lottery value of an identification number including a replaying game of normal RT (RT1), and FIG. 52 (b) shows an identification number including a replaying game of advantageous RT (RT2). An example of the lottery value is shown. Further, in this embodiment, in the lottery in the bonus game (BB1), the identification number (see FIG. 24) including the AT allowable combination is not selected, but the identification number including the AT allowable combination is selected by lot. It doesn't matter. However, in this case, even if the type of the RT gaming state and the type of the bonus gaming state change, the probability of winning the AT ((sum of the lottery values of the identification numbers including the AT allowable combination) / lottery parameter × 100 [%]) is the same. Thus, it is preferable that the sum of the lottery values of the identification numbers including the AT permitted combination be the same value even if the type of the RT gaming state and the type of the bonus gaming state are changed.

  In the above embodiment, the notification lamp 60c is turned on to notify that the slot machine 1 is in the AT allowable state. However, when the slot machine 1 enters the error state, the first and second slots are notified. The seven-segment LEDs 60a and 60b may be turned off, but it is preferable that the notification lamp 60c be kept lit in the AT allowable state. Further, information indicating that the slot machine 1 is in the AT allowable state may be output from an external terminal to a hall computer or the like.

  By the way, with respect to a winning combination group (hereinafter, referred to as “identification number X”) that does not include the “bonus role” and does not include the “AT allowed winning” and the “AT right winning”, a difference occurs in the winning probability depending on the type of the set value. When the lottery value range is set as described above and the configuration is such that “AT right winning” may occur during the bonus game, the identification number X includes “AT right winning”. Although there is no difference, there is a setting difference in whether or not to shift to the bonus game state (whether or not to win the bonus role), so the lottery value of "AT right winning" during the bonus game is set to the same regardless of the set value Even if it is done, the expected value of “AT right winning” during the bonus game may be different depending on the set value.

  In order to prevent this state, a first bonus state including "AT right winning" and a second bonus state not including "AT right winning" are provided, and a first bonus in which there is no setting difference in winning probability is provided. When the player wins the identification number Y including the role (the lottery value is the same irrespective of the type of the set value), the game shifts to the first bonus state including “AT right winning”, and the setting difference is provided in the winning probability. When the player wins the identification number Z (the lottery value differs depending on the type of the set value) including the present second bonus combination, it is preferable to shift to the second bonus state that does not include the “AT right winning”. With this configuration, since the expected value of the AT right winning does not change according to the set value, a gaming machine having more uniform expectations regardless of the set value can be provided.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the limiter condition is satisfied when the duration of the AT allowable state is 1500 games, and the AT allowable state is ended (the AT allowable state is ended by the limiter). The condition is not limited to the number of all games played in the AT-permitted state (the number of continuous games in the AT-permitted period). For example, a limiter condition for terminating the AT allowable state may be set based on the number of medals acquired in the AT allowable state after the start of the AT allowable state. Specifically, the limiter condition is satisfied when the number of obtained medals reaches a certain number during the AT allowable period after the start of the AT allowable state, and the AT allowable state is ended (the AT allowable period by the limiter). (End).

  In this case, during the AT permitted period after the start of the AT permitted state, the number of medals acquired by winning each winning combination is counted for all the winning combinations with a medal payout, and the total medal acquisition is performed. When the number of sheets exceeds a certain number (for example, 3000 sheets), the AT allowable state may be ended. On the other hand, for a plurality of specific roles (for example, “push order bell”) that notify the operation mode of the stop switch advantageous to the player, only the number of medals obtained by winning each specific role is counted, and the total number of medals is counted. The AT allowable period may be ended when the acquired number exceeds a certain number.

  The total payout number obtained by counting the number of paid out medals may be used as the total obtained number of medals to determine whether or not the limiter condition is satisfied. Whether or not the limiter condition has been established may be determined based on the total number of acquired coins obtained by counting the net increase in coins obtained by subtracting the number of inserted medals into 25.

  Also, the case where the notification lottery result is notified by one notification display 60 has been described. However, similarly to this notification display 60, a notification display composed of two 7-segment LEDs is separately provided. The information display is used to notify the advantageous pressing order of the push order bell, and the other information display is used for a predetermined small role (“Cherry”, “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”) alone. It may be used to indicate the pushing order at the time of winning and at the same time as these winnings. In this case, when notifying the same pressing order, the notification modes of both notification indicators may be the same. Also, at this time, the notification indicator for the push order bell is “Cherry”, “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, for example, the periphery (front panel 9) of the notification indicator for the push order bell is decorated. May be configured to be easier to recognize than a notification indicator for a winning combination group including “Cherry”, “watermelon A”, or “watermelon B”. The notification indicator may be smaller than the notification indicator for the bell. With this configuration, the result of the lottery lottery notified on the smaller notification indicator is not related to the pushing order bell (winning role group) in which an operation order advantageous to the player is notified during an AT or the like. Can be recognized by the player.

  Further, even if the advantageous pushing order is the same between the pushing order bell (specified role) and the winning combination group including any of “Cherry”, “Watermelon A”, and “Watermelon B”, the notification indicator is provided. The notification mode by 60 may be configured to be different. In this case, the first seven-segment LED 60a that notifies the information that can specify the pressing order is the same notification mode, and the notification mode of the second 7-segment LED 60b indicating the type of the notification mode is changed according to the type of the winning combination group. It is good to do so. Also, at this time, the notification order is different for the push order bell, the winning combination group including “Cherry”, the winning combination group including “watermelon A”, and the winning combination group including “watermelon B” (for example, the second seven segments). The LED 60b) may be used, and the winning combination group including “watermelon A” and the winning combination group including “watermelon B” may be in the same notification mode.

  In addition, since the notification mode of the notification display 60 is set to a mode in which notification is not performed (notification type “0”), when the notification is performed on the notification display 60, the notification is focused on. Can be.

  In addition, the first seven-segment LED 60a of the notification indicator 60 changes to a notification mode suggesting the next stop mode by performing the stop operation, but the second 7-segment LED 60b changes before and after the stop operation. The same notification is continued to notify the notification type. In this case, the first seven-segment LED 60a allows the user to grasp the appropriate operation order at that time, and the second seven-segment LED 60b determines the appropriate operation order in the game (partial stop operation). Can be grasped even after the operation is performed.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, as the command of the lottery result to be transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73, the command indicating the type of the role forming the internally won winning combination group and the notification type are indicated. Although the case where the command and the command are individually created has been described, a single command that clearly identifies both of these types is created, and the sub-control board 73 that has received the command selects the internally won winning combination group. You may be comprised so that both the kind of combination and the alert type which comprise may be known.

  Further, instead of the notification display 60, the notification display control means 106 may control the credit display 45 as well. In addition, the notification display unit 60 may be controlled to also use the payout display unit 46 for specifying the number of payouts due to winning. It should be noted that the payout display may be used from the end of the third stop operation to the start of the game in consideration of the application, and the notification may be performed from the start of the game to the third stop operation. It is preferable to control.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the notification indicator 60 is controlled by the main control board 63 (main control means) has been described, but it is sufficient that the notification display 60 is controlled independently of the sub-control board 73.

  In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine called a parrot combining a slot machine and a pachinko machine. When the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a gaming ball (pachinko ball) may be employed as a gaming value. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game by executing a computer program. Further, the display means of the present invention may be configured by using an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT and displaying a plurality of symbols sequentially on the image display device. In addition, the number of variable display columns may be two or more, and the optimal number of variable display columns may be appropriately configured according to the game mode.

  A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols; and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, a symbol when all of the variable display columns are stopped. The present invention can be widely applied to a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a combination.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (gaming machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means) ), 63: main control board (main control means), 67: ROM (lottery range storage means), 100: game control means (special game control means), 100d: initial right granting means (right duration determining means), 100e ... Additional means during the period (right duration determination means), 103 ... Rotary lottery means, 103b ... Lottery value determination determination means (permissible state determination means)

Claims (3)

A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. In a gaming machine that grants a bonus to a player in response,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game,
The main control means includes:
Role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine whether any of a plurality of roles including a specific role having a different degree of advantage to be imparted to a player according to the operation mode of the stop operation means has been won,
A lottery range storage unit having a lottery range storage area in which a lottery range of a role used for the role lottery is stored;
A special game control means for performing a special game in which when the result of the lottery of the role lottery means becomes the result of the specific role winning the specific role, an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific role can be specified. When,
In a game in a special game non-permissive state in which the special game is not permitted, in a special game permissible state in which the special game is permitted, a permissible state determining unit that determines whether or not to enter a special game permissible state according to a determination result of the role lottery unit,
Right duration determining means for determining a special game duration that is a duration in which the right to perform the special game continues;
With
The special game permission state is continued when a predetermined end condition including that the special game continuation period determined by the right continuation period determination unit is completed is satisfied, or is continued for a predetermined period without satisfying the end condition. Sometimes ends,
The special game control means performs the special game when the special lottery result of the special lottery means is the specific role winning result, in the special game permissible state, and in the game of the special game continuation period,
The plurality of roles,
A first role that is determined by the permissible state determining means to be in the special game permissible state, or a role that can be determined to be in the special game permissible state;
A second role that is a role that is not determined to be in the special game permission state by the permission state determination unit;
Consists of
The lottery range storage area,
A first area in which first lottery range data corresponding to the first combination is stored for each type, while second lottery range data corresponding to the second combination is not stored;
A second area in which the second lottery range data is stored for each type of the second role, while the first lottery range data is not stored;
Consists of
The second area has a spare storage area for each type of the first combination,
Predetermined data that can be specified as a spare is stored in all the spare storage areas.
Yes,
When the predetermined data stored in the preliminary storage area is used to determine whether or not the first combination has been won in the combination lottery, the main control unit includes an abnormal lottery determination unit that determines that the combination is abnormal. A gaming machine further provided . Equipped with multiple types of set values with different payout rates,
In the second area, the second lottery range data is stored at a different position for each type of set value, while the first area is stored at a common position regardless of the type of set value. Range data is stored,
In the case of the second role, the role lottery means performs a role lottery using the second lottery range data corresponding to the type of the set value, and in the case of the first role, a common role is determined regardless of the set value. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a winning lottery is performed using the first lottery range data. The combination lottery means determines which combination has been won based on a lottery value generated based on the start of the game, the first lottery range data, and the second lottery range data,
The permissible state determining means may determine whether or not the special game non-permissible state is changed to the special game permissible state based on the lottery value in the game, the first lottery range data, and the second lottery range data. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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