JP6648215B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a slot machine (turning-type gaming machine), which is a type of gaming machine, has an effect of notifying a player of an operation sequence of stop buttons required to win a predetermined combination of symbols (role). A game state (so-called assist time) is generated.

  In such a slot machine capable of generating an advantageous gaming state, for example, as described in Patent Literature 1, the slot machine ends the game when the number of staying games is exhausted, or the number of medals paid out reaches a specified number. In such a case, the period of stay in the advantageous gaming state is managed by terminating the game with the opportunity.

  In the slot machine of Patent Literature 1, when a predetermined combination of symbols is won (or won), the number of staying games is added to increase the staying period in the advantageous game state, thereby increasing the number of staying games. Improving the interest of players who expect to stay in the state.

JP 2011-160844 A

  However, in the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a predetermined combination of symbols is won, the number of additional games is determined by lottery from among a plurality of additional games, and the determined number of additional games is determined. Is added to the number of games staying. For this reason, in Patent Literature 1, when the length of stay in the advantageous game state is increased, the change in the amount of increase in the length of stay may be poor, and there is room for further improving the interest of the player. ing.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in the prior art described above, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player by increasing the length of stay in an advantageous gaming state. It is in.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem is a game in which a symbol is fluctuated when a start operation is received, and a symbol is stopped when a stop operation is received, and the game is stopped with the stop of the symbol. Is terminated, and, in response to establishment of the occurrence condition, a notifying means for notifying and generating a favorable gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, and adding / subtracting in the advantageous gaming state is possible. The specific number (number of stay games, the number of medals paid out as a prize to the player until the number of medals paid out reaches the specified number (remaining payout number), the medal paid out to the player as a prize and the medal The remaining number of sheets until the difference number reaches the specified number of sheets (residual number of sheets), the remaining number of times until the number of winnings for a specific symbol combination reaches the specified number of times (number of remaining prizes), or Triggered by the remaining count up winning number of won combination of symbols of reaches a specified number corresponding to the (remaining win count)) becomes a predetermined value (corresponding to 0), terminating the advantageous gaming state State control means capable of controlling the number of games to be added to the number of stay games when the specific value is set to the number of stay games, and a specific value. The payout number added to the remaining payout number when the remaining payout number is set, the difference number added to the residual number when the specific value is set to the residual number, and the specific value set to the number of remaining winnings original winning count of plus to the remaining winning count, and, as well as calculating the corresponding to the winning number to plus the remaining win count) when the particular value was the remaining win count, the increment value the operational Wherein and a increase control means capable of controlling to increase a specific value, the increase control means, the unit of the time base value to be 1 unit to increase the pre-Symbol certain value (the specified value and with the number of stays game (A number corresponding to the number of games, a unit number when a specific value is the remaining payout number or the residual number, and a unit number when the specific value is the number of remaining prizes or the number of remaining wins) . The increase value is calculated based on calculation information and second calculation information indicating the number of times the specific value is increased with the basic value as one unit, and the calculation of the increase value can be accepted by the stop operation. The notification means is a basic value that is a unit for increasing the specific value from the start of the calculation of the increase value to the end of the calculation of the increase value. And the basic value as one unit The gist of the present invention is to notify the calculated increase value after the calculation of the increase value is completed without notifying the number of times the specific value increases.
A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem is a game in which a symbol is fluctuated when a start operation is received, and a symbol is stopped when a stop operation is received, and the game is stopped with the stop of the symbol. Is a gaming machine to be terminated, including a notifying means for performing a notification, and a unit gaming state in which the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and in which one unit is set until the termination condition is satisfied. The advantageous game state constituted by the above is generated when the occurrence condition is satisfied, and a specific value (corresponding to the number of reserved sets) that can be added or subtracted in the advantageous game state becomes a predetermined value (corresponding to 0). Is a state control means capable of controlling the termination of the advantageous gaming state when the specific value has reached a predetermined value while the unit gaming state can be generated again; and As an opportunity, an increase control that calculates an increase value (corresponding to the number of sets added to the number of pending sets) that increases the specific value and enables control to increase the specific value based on the calculated increase value Means, the increase control means comprising: first operation information indicating a basic value (corresponding to the number of unit sets) serving as one unit for increasing the specific value; Calculating the increase value based on the second calculation information indicating the number of times the value is increased, and the calculation of the increase value is a calculation that is completed before the stop operation can be accepted, and Between the start of the calculation of the increase value and the end of the calculation of the increase value, a basic value which is one unit for increasing the specific value, and Notify the number of increases and Not, after the calculation of the increment value is completed, the gist that notifies the computed increment.

  According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved by increasing the stay period in the advantageous gaming state.

The figure which shows typically the slot machine when it sees from the front. The figure for demonstrating the prize matched with the combination of a symbol. The figure for demonstrating the transition state of a game state and the effect mode. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of a remaining number notification effect, and (b) is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of an additional notification effect. FIG. 3 is a view showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. The figure for explaining winning information. Flowchart showing a game progress process. 9 is a flowchart showing an additional determination process. The figure which shows an additional lottery table. 15 is a flowchart showing an additional determination process according to another embodiment. The figure which shows the additional lottery table in another embodiment.

(1st Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a slot machine which is a kind of a gaming machine will be described. The slot machine of the present embodiment is a spinning-type gaming machine that is used for providing a game at a game store or the like and is also called a pachislot. It should be noted that the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) shown in this specification indicate each direction as viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a rectangular box-shaped main body cabinet 11 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 12 that covers the opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is rotatably supported on one side edge of the main body cabinet 11. On the front surface of the front door 12, a decorative lamp LA for performing a light-emitting effect as an effect and a speaker SP for performing a sound effect as an effect are arranged.

  On the upper front part of the front door 12, an effect display device 14 for performing a display effect as an effect is provided. The effect display device 14 is, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display (transparent liquid crystal display). On the back of the effect display device 14, there is provided a see-through window 16 through which the reel unit (drum unit) 13 disposed inside the machine can be seen through the effect display device 14. In the slot machine 10, the image displayed on the reel unit 13 and the effect display device 14 is displayed by displaying an image in an overlapping region overlapping the see-through window 16 when viewed from the front in the image display region of the effect display device 14. Can be visually recognized by the player in a state in which is superimposed. Further, in the slot machine 10, by not displaying an image in the overlapping area, only the reel unit 13 can be visually recognized by the player.

  The reel unit 13 has a first reel 13a, a second reel 13b, and a third reel 13c as reels (drums) also referred to as winding drums. The first reel 13a, the second reel 13b, and the third reel 13c are arranged side by side in this order from the left. Each reel 13a to 13c is provided with a translucent film on which a plurality of identification symbols (hereinafter, simply referred to as "symbols") are printed in the longitudinal direction and wound around the reels 13a to 13c. A plurality of symbols are arranged along. The reel unit 13 includes a first actuator A1 for rotating and stopping the first reel 13a, a second actuator A2 for rotating and stopping the second reel 13b, and a third actuator A3 for rotating and stopping the third reel 13c. (Shown in FIG. 5). Each of the actuators A1 to A3 is, for example, a stepping motor.

  Each of the reels 13a to 13c is configured to be independently rotatable and stopped in a vertical direction by an actuator provided correspondingly. In the present embodiment, as the reels 13a to 13c rotate, the symbols are displayed in the see-through window 16 in the vertical direction from the upper side to the lower side (scroll display), and a fluctuating game as a game is performed. The reel unit 13 includes a first reel sensor SE1 that detects a rotation position of the first reel 13a, a second reel sensor SE2 that detects a rotation position of the second reel 13b, and a second reel sensor SE2 that detects a rotation position of the third reel 13c. And a three-reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5).

  The see-through window 16 is formed in a size capable of displaying three symbols continuous in the circumferential direction on each of the reels 13a to 13c, and the see-through window 16 has an upper stop position and a middle stop for each of the reels 13a to 13c. The position and the lower stop position are set. In the slot machine 10, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed can be determined to be a winning by a combination of stop positions selected one by one from three stop positions set for each of the reels 13a to 13c. A combination of stop positions has been set.

  In the following description, a line connecting each stop position that constitutes a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as an effective line NL. In the present embodiment, an effective line NL (combination of effective stop positions) is formed by each middle stop position of the reels 13a to 13c. Further, the fact that the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line NL is a combination of symbols for which a prize is determined as a game value is simply indicated as "winning". In the slot machine 10, when a winning combination of symbols (combination) is determined, a prize associated with the winning symbol combination is awarded. It should be noted that combinations other than the combination of valid stop positions are invalid stop position combinations (so-called invalid lines) in which the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed cannot be determined as winning.

  In addition, an information display unit 17 that displays various information related to the variable game is provided on the front surface of the front door 12. The information display section 17 is provided with an insertable display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet amount display section, a stored number display section, a prize number display section, and an error display section 17a. ing.

  The insertable display lamp is turned on when a medal (game medal) as a game medium can be bet, and the inserted medal can be stored as a credit inside the slot machine 10. In the following description, the number of medals bet in the fluctuation game is referred to as “bet number (bet number)”, and the maximum number of medals that can be bet in one game is “maximum bet number (maximum bet number)”. ". Note that the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment can start the fluctuating game on condition that medals of the maximum bet number (three in the present embodiment) are bet.

  The re-game display lamp is turned on when a re-game is being performed. The weight display lamp turns on when a start operation is detected during the wait time, and turns off after the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is the shortest game time set so that the number of times of execution of the variable game per unit time does not exceed the specified number.If a start operation is detected during this wait time, each wait time elapses. The rotation of the reel is set to start. The status lamp is turned on / off according to the progress of the variable game.

  The bet amount display unit notifies the bet amount by turning on a lamp in accordance with the bet amount of the variable game. The stored number display unit displays the number of credits stored inside the machine. The prize number display unit displays the number of medals to be given to the player based on the prize when a prize occurs during the variable game. Further, the error display unit 17a performs error notification by displaying an error number capable of specifying various error states occurring in the slot machine 10.

  On the front surface of the front door 12, a medal slot 18 is provided below and to the right of the effect display device 14. A BET button 19 is provided below the information display unit 17 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 19 is a button that is operated when betting one medal from credits stored inside the slot machine 10. On the front surface of the front door 12, a MAXBET button 20 is provided to the right of the information display section 17. The MAXBET button 20 is a button operated when betting up to the maximum bet amount from credits stored inside the slot machine 10. Further, on the front surface of the front door 12, a settlement button 21 is provided to the right of the BET button 19. The settlement button 21 is a switch operated when paying out a betted medal or a credit stored in the machine.

  On the front surface of the front door 12, a start lever 22 is provided to the right of the settlement button 21. The start lever 22 is capable of performing a start operation that triggers the start of a symbol change on each of the reels 13a to 13c. That is, the start lever 22 can function as start operation means. On the front surface of the front door 12, below the effect display device 14, a first stop button 23a, a second stop button 23b, and a third stop button 23c are provided. The first stop button 23a, the second stop button 23b, and the third stop button 23c are arranged in this order from the left. The first stop button 23a is associated with the first reel 13a, the second stop button 23b is associated with the second reel 13b, and the third stop button 23c is associated with the third reel 13c. Each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c can perform a stop operation (derivation operation) that triggers a stop (derivation display) of the symbol on the associated reel. Therefore, each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c can function as stop operation means (derivation operation means). A medal outlet 24 is formed in the lower center of the front surface of the front door 12. A receiving tray 25 for receiving the medals discharged from the medal discharge port 24 is provided at a lower portion on the front surface of the front door 12.

  As shown by a broken line in FIG. 1, a medal selector 26 is provided on the back surface of the front door 12 so as to be able to accept medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 18. The medal selector 26 is provided with an insertion sensor SE4 for detecting medals received from the medal insertion slot 18 (shown in FIG. 5). On the back side of the front door 12, a guide passage 28 for guiding medals received from the medal selector 26 to the hopper unit 27 is provided to the left of the medal selector 26.

  The hopper unit 27 is fixed to the bottom plate of the main body cabinet 11 inside the slot machine 10. The hopper unit 27 includes a storage unit configured to store medals, a payout disk (rotator) (not shown), and a fourth actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 5) that rotates the payout disk. The fourth actuator A4 is, for example, a stepping motor. The hopper unit 27 is configured to discharge the medals stored in the storage section from the medal discharge port 24 by rotating the built-in payout disk by the fourth actuator A4. Further, the hopper unit 27 has a payout sensor SE5 for detecting a medal to be paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a combination of a plurality of types of symbols is set as a combination of symbols for giving a prize to a player on condition of winning. The combination of a plurality of types of symbols includes a combination of symbols for which medals are paid out as a prize (payout portion, small role) and a combination of symbols for which replays are given as a prize (replay portion, replay portion). is there. In the following description, a combination of symbols may be simply referred to as a “stop eye”.

  Combinations of watermelon patterns (watermelon role), combinations of watermelon patterns (watermelon role), and combinations of cherry patterns (cherry role) include combinations of symbols that determine the payout of medals as a prize. , A combination of cherry spilled symbols (cherry spillover role), a combination of bell symbols (bell role), and a combination of bell spilled symbols (bell spillover role).

  For a combination of watermelon symbols (watermelon stop eye), a predetermined number of medals (six in this embodiment) are paid out as a prize. The watermelon stop eye is, for example, a combination of symbols of [watermelon / watermelon / watermelon]. A predetermined number of medals (one in this embodiment) are paid out as a prize for the combination of watermelon spilled symbols (watermelon spill stop eye).

  A predetermined number of medals (one in the present embodiment) is paid out as a prize for the combination of cherry symbols (the stop of the cherry). The cherry stop is, for example, a combination of symbols [Cherry / ANY / ANY]. For a combination of spilled cherry symbols (the spilled cherry stop), a predetermined number of medals (one in the present embodiment) is paid out as a prize.

  For a combination of bell symbols (bell stop), payout of a predetermined number of medals (10 in this embodiment) is determined as a prize. The bell stop is, for example, a combination of symbols of [bell-bell-bell]. For a combination of bell spilled symbols (bell spill stop eye), a predetermined number of medals (two in the present embodiment) are paid out as a prize.

  The symbol combinations (replay stop eyes) for which replays are given as prizes include a combination of symbols for normal replay (normal replay combination) and a combination of symbols for transition replay (transition replay combination). In the slot machine 10, when a combination of symbols for normal replay (normal replay stop) or a combination of symbols for transition replay (transition replay stop) is won, a replay is provided in any case. The replay (replay) is to perform the next variable game by automatically setting the number of bets inside the machine without the player betting medals. In the replay, the player can play the variable game without consuming the medals, but does not pay out the medals.

  The normal replay stop point is, for example, a combination of symbols of [Replay / Replay / Replay]. The transition replay stop point is, for example, a combination of symbols of [Replay / Replay Bell]. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the combination of symbols (stop eye) excluding the payout stop eye and the replay stop eye is a combination of out-of-designs that are not displayed with a prize even when stopped and displayed on the activated line NL. (The outage stop eye).

  Further, the slot machine 10 has a replay time function (a replaying game probability changing function) for controlling a general game by changing a determination probability (winning probability) of a replay stop eye in an internal lottery triggered by a start operation to a high probability. ) Is installed. In the following description, the replay time is referred to as “RT”. In the game state in which the RT function is operating (hereinafter, referred to as an RT state), the probability of determining the replay stop eye is improved as compared with the gaming state in which the RT function is not operating (hereinafter, referred to as the non-RT state). As a result, the consumption of medals is suppressed. Therefore, the RT state may be an advantageous gaming state for the player compared to the non-RT state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine 10, when the player wins a transition replay stop in a non-RT state general game, the slot machine 10 transitions to the RT state. In the slot machine 10, when a prize is stopped at a bell spill stop in a general game in the RT state, the game is shifted to a non-RT state.

  Next, various effects that can be executed in the slot machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to execute, as one of the effects, one of a plurality of types of effect modes (effect states) according to a gaming state.

  The plurality of effect modes include a first effect mode M1, a second effect mode M2, and a third effect mode M3. In each of the effect modes M1 to M3, for example, a background image or a character image that is different for each effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 14 as mode notification information for notifying the player of the effect mode during stay. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the player can recognize the gaming state of the slot machine 10 based on the display contents of the effect display device 14.

  The first effect mode M1 is an effect mode for staying in a non-RT state general game. The first effect mode M1 is an effect mode in which an effect of navigating a recommended pressing order (operation mode) of the stop buttons 23a to 23c to a player (hereinafter, referred to as a pressing order navigating effect) is not performed in the fluctuation game. is there. In the push order navigation effect of the present embodiment, an image or the like imitating the stop button is displayed as the push order notification information for notifying the stop button which is recommended to perform the stop operation first among the stop buttons 23a to 23c. It is executed in a mode displayed on the device 14.

  The second effect mode M2 is an effect mode for staying in a non-RT state general game. The second effect mode M2 is an effect mode in which various pressing order navigation effects are performed in the fluctuation game (so-called assist time). The third effect mode M3 is an effect mode in which the user stays in a general game mainly in the RT state. The third effect mode M3 is an effect mode in which various pressing order navigation effects are performed in the fluctuation game.

  In the present embodiment, when the user is staying in the first effect mode M1, the mode is shifted to the second effect mode M2 when the mode shift lottery for deciding whether to shift to the second effect mode M2 is won. You. The details of this mode shift lottery will be described later. In the present embodiment, when the player stays in the second effect mode M2 and wins the stop replay stop, the game state is shifted from the non-RT state to the RT state, and the third effect mode is set. The process moves to M3. Further, in the present embodiment, when the user is staying in the third effect mode M3, and the variation game of the number of stay games KG that can stay in the third effect mode M3 ends, the process shifts to the first effect mode M1. Is done. In the present embodiment, the stay game number KG corresponds to the number of stay games, which is the number of games that can stay in the third effect mode M3. As described above, the third effect mode M3 is a so-called ART mode because the gaming state is the RT state and the pressing order navigation effect can be performed. On the other hand, since the second effect mode M2 is positioned as an effect mode that shifts to a stage before shifting to the third effect mode M3, so-called ART preparation is being performed.

  Further, as described later in detail, in the third effect mode M3 of the present embodiment, the number of staying games KG may be increased when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the following description, increasing the number of staying games KG is indicated as “additional game”, and the number of games to be added is indicated as “additional game number”. In the present embodiment, the number of additional games is an increased number of games for increasing the number of staying games KG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the third effect mode M3, a remaining number notification effect of notifying the player of the number of staying games KG is performed. The remaining number notification effect is executed in such a manner that an image indicating the number of staying games KG is displayed on the effect display device 14, for example.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute an effect for informing a player of the number of additional games determined internally (hereinafter, additional information effect). Is configured. The additional notification effect is executed in such a manner that an image indicating the number of additional games (for example, “+ XXG”) is displayed on the effect display device 14. When the additional notification effect is performed, in the remaining number notification effect of the effect display device 14, the number of staying games KG after the addition of the number of additional games notified by the additional notification effect is displayed.

Next, an electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, a main board 40 that performs various processes related to the progress of the game and outputs a control signal (control command) in accordance with the result of the processes is arranged inside the slot machine 10. ing. Further, inside the slot machine 10, a sub-board (effect board) 41 for performing various processes related to the execution of the effect based on various control signals input from the main board 40 is provided. The sub-board 41 controls execution of a display effect by the effect display device 14, a light-emitting effect by the decorative lamp LA, and a sound effect by the speaker SP.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a that executes a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 40b that stores a control program of the main control CPU 40a, and a main control RAM 40c that can write and read necessary data. It has. The reel sensors SE1 to SE3 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a receives from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 a symbol signal for specifying a symbol passing through the activated line NL or a symbol stopped on the activated line NL. The input sensor SE4 and the payout sensor SE5 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. When a medal is detected by the insertion sensor SE4 or the payout sensor SE5, a medal detection signal indicating that the medal is detected is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  The information display unit 17 is connected to the main control CPU 40a. The BET button 19, the MAXBET button 20, the settlement button 21, the start lever 22, and the stop buttons 23a to 23c are connected to the main control CPU 40a. When the BET button 19, the MAXBET button 20, the settlement button 21, the start lever 22, and the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated, various operation signals indicating that the respective buttons are operated are input to the main control CPU 40a. You.

  Further, actuators A1 to A3 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a drives each of the actuators A1 to A3 by outputting a predetermined operation signal (drive signal), and rotates and stops each of the reels 13a to 13c. The fourth actuator A4 of the hopper unit 27 is connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a drives the fourth actuator A4 by outputting a predetermined operation signal (drive signal) to rotate and stop the payout disk.

  In the main board 40, random numbers used for various lottery processes are generated. The random number may be generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates the value each time a clock signal is input, or may be updated by the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number. The random numbers generated on the main board 40 include winning information determining random numbers used to determine winning information that can specify a combination (combination) of symbols that can be derived and displayed (winning) in the fluctuation game. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, each winning information is associated with one or more combinations of symbols that can be derived and displayed in the fluctuation game.

  Here, the winning information (winning number) set in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of winning information including winning information T1 to T8 are set. Each winning information is associated with one or a plurality of combinations of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the activated line NL in the variable game. That is, one combination (so-called condition device) is associated with the winning information, or a combination of a plurality of combinations (so-called condition device combination). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the winning information that can specify one symbol combination is determined, it means that one winning combination has been independently won. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the winning information that can specify a combination of a plurality of symbols is determined, it means that a plurality of winning combinations have been won.

  In the winning information T1, a cherry stop and a cherry spill stop are associated with each other. Further, in the winning information T2, a watermelon stop eye and a watermelon spill stop eye are associated with each other. The winning information T3 is associated with a bell stop that does not matter in the pressing order that determines that the bell stop is stopped and displayed on the active line NL regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c.

  The winning information T4 includes a bell spill on the activated line NL on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the order in which the first stop button 23a is operated first (hereinafter, referred to as first order). A bell spill stop in the first pressing order that defines that the stop is to be stopped and displayed is associated with the stop. The winning information T4 includes a bell stop on the activated line NL on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the order in which the second stop button 23b is operated first (hereinafter, referred to as a second order). The bell stop eye in the second pressing order that defines that the eye is to be stopped and displayed is associated. The winning information T4 includes a bell spill on the activated line NL on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the order in which the third stop button 23c is operated first (hereinafter, referred to as a third order). A bell spill stop in the third pressing order that defines that the stop is to be stopped is associated with the stop.

  Further, the winning information T5 is associated with the first spilling stop of the bell in the order of pressing. The winning information T5 includes a bell spill stop in the second pressing order that stipulates that the bell spilling stop eye is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order. Eyes are associated. In the winning information T5, a bell stop in the third pressing order that determines to stop and display the bell stop on the active line NL is provided on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third pressing order. Are associated.

  Further, the winning information T6 is associated with a normal replay stop item that does not matter in the pressing order that determines that the normal replay stop item is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c.

  The winning information T7 includes a normal replay stop in the first pressing order that defines that the normal replay stop eye is to be stopped and displayed on the activated line NL on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first pressing order. Eyes are associated. In the winning information T7, the transition replay stop in the second pressing order that determines that the transition replay stop is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order. Eyes are associated. In the winning information T7, the normal replay stop in the third pressing order that defines that the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third pressing order. Eyes are associated.

  In addition, a normal replay stop in the first pressing order is associated with the winning information T8. In the winning information T8, a normal replay stop in the second pressing order that defines that the normal replay stop eye is to be stopped and displayed on the activated line NL on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order. Eyes are associated. In the winning information T8, the transition replay stop in the third pressing order is determined to stop and display the transition replay stop on the activated line NL on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third pressing order. Eyes are associated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a main control program is stored in the main control ROM 40b. The main control ROM 40b stores various tables used for executing processing relating to the fluctuation game. Such a table includes, for example, a winning information determination table for determining winning information from among a plurality of winning information. The main control RAM 40c stores various information, such as the credits described above, which can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10.

Here, the winning information determination table will be described.
The winning information determining table includes a winning information determining table Tm0 used in a non-RT general game and a winning information determining table Tm1 used in an RT general game. In each of the winning information determination tables Tm0 and Tm1, for the winning information to be determined (lotted), the value of the random number for determining the winning information is determined by a predetermined number (the value of the random number) from among the possible values of the random number. (The number based on the range). That is, according to the respective winning information determination tables Tm0 and Tm1, the determination probability of each winning information (the winning probability for each combination) is defined. In each of the winning information determination tables Tm0, the value of the random number for determining the winning information is allocated so that the winning information T1 to T8 can be determined. In the winning information determination table Tm1, the values of the winning information determining random numbers are distributed so that the winning information T1 to T6 can be determined.

  Further, in the winning information determination table Tm1, compared to the winning information determination table Tm0, the random number of the winning information determination random number is increased so that the total of the determination probabilities of the winning information T6 to T8 associated with the replay stop is increased. The values are sorted. Thereby, the determination probability of the replay stop eye is changed to a higher probability in the RT state than in the non-RT state. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the value of the random number for determining the winning information does not match any of the values assigned to the respective winning information in the winning information determining table, the deviation is determined. The winning probability of the bell stop is the sum of the respective determination probabilities of the winning information T3 to T5 associated with the bell stop. The winning probability of the cherry stop is the determination probability of the winning information T1 associated with the cherry stop. The determination probability of the watermelon stop eye is the determination probability of the winning information T2 associated with the watermelon stop eye.

Next, the sub-substrate 41 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a that executes a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 41b that stores a control program of the sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control RAM 41c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. The effect display device 14, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP are connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  In the sub-board 41, random numbers used for various lottery processes are generated. This random number is generated as a hardware random number, for example, by providing a random number generation circuit that updates the value each time a clock signal is input, or the sub control CPU 41a updates the value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number.

  The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program. In the sub-control ROM 41b, a display effect pattern that can specify a display effect mode in the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode in the speaker SP, and a light emission effect mode in the decorative lamp LA. Is stored. The sub-control ROM 41b stores various tables used to execute the processing related to the effect. The sub-control RAM 41c stores various types of information (such as flags) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10.

Hereinafter, the processing (game progress processing) relating to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a stores information such as a flag relating to a game state of the slot machine 10 and an effect using the reel unit 13, and initializes a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. . Next, the main control CPU 40a starts accepting medals bet (step S102). Next, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state of the slot machine 10 (step S103).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a replay operation is being performed (step S104). When it is not during the re-game operation (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal management process for setting the bet number in the current fluctuation game based on the input of the medal detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4 and the like. (Step S105). That is, in step S105, when the detection signal is input from the insertion sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number in the current fluctuation game stored in the main control RAM 40c. Further, in step S105, when the operation signal is input from the BET button 19, the main control CPU 40a adds one to the bet number in the current fluctuation game stored in the main control RAM 40c and subtracts one from the credit. Further, in step S105, when the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal from the MAXBET button 20, the main control CPU 40a adds the bet number in the current fluctuation game stored in the main control RAM 40c so as to be the maximum bet number, The credit is subtracted by the added amount.

  The main control CPU 40a notifies the error state (abnormal state) occurring in the slot machine 10 when the replay operation is performed (step S104: YES) or when the processing in step S105 is completed. A display setting process is performed (step S106). Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the bet number in the current fluctuation game matches the maximum bet number (step S107). When the replaying operation is being performed (step S104: YES), the main control CPU 40a resets the bet number in the previous variable game as the bet number in the current variable game in the main control RAM 40c.

  If the bet number in the current fluctuation game does not match the maximum bet number (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. That is, in step S107, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is in a state where the fluctuating game can be started. On the other hand, when the bet number in the current fluctuation game matches the maximum bet number (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether a start operation by the start lever 22 has been received (step S108). In step S108, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 22, but makes a negative determination when no operation signal is input from the start lever 22. If the start operation has not been received (step S108: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103.

  On the other hand, when the start operation has been received (step S108: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines winning information (step S109). In the process of step S109, the main control CPU 40a determines one piece of winning information by lottery using the value of the winning information determining random number. The process of step S109 is a combination lottery (internal lottery) performed internally in the slot machine 10. In the processing of step S109, the main control CPU 40a specifies the current game state with reference to the game state information (such as a flag) stored in the main control RAM 40c, and the winning information corresponding to the specified game state. The lottery is performed using the decision table. Further, in the process of step S109, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game and outputs a variable game start command indicating the determined winning information (combination of symbols) to the sub-board 41. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes the process of step S109 functions as a determination unit that determines a combination of symbols permitted to be derived in the fluctuation game from a plurality of types of symbol combinations.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest game time (wait time) has elapsed (step S110). If the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S110: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the shortest game time elapses. If the shortest game time has elapsed (step S110: YES), the main control CPU 40a outputs an operation signal (drive signal) to the actuators A1 to A3 to start the rotation of each of the reels 13a to 13c, and the fluctuation game Is started (step S111). In the process of step S111, the main control CPU 40a waits until the rotation speed of each of the reels 13a to 13c becomes constant at a predetermined rotation speed and a stop operation by each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c can be accepted.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation by any one of the stop buttons 23a to 23c has been received (step S112). In step S112, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from any of the stop buttons 23a to 23c, and when an operation signal is not input from any of the stop buttons 23a to 23c. Make a negative decision.

  If a stop operation has been received (step S112: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal has been input (step S113). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the reel unit 13 in such a manner that the symbols are led out to the reels 13a to 13c corresponding to the received stop operations, respectively, when each stop operation is received. In step S113, when the operation signal of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is input, the main control CPU 40a outputs, to the sub-board 41 (the sub-control CPU 41a), an operation command capable of specifying the stop button to which the operation signal has been input.

  When the stop operation has not been received (step S112: NO), and when the process of step S113 has been completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether all of the reels 13a to 13c have been stopped (step S114). . If one or more of the reels 13a to 13c has not been stopped (step S114: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S112. On the other hand, when all of the reels 13a to 13c are stopped (step S114: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets an error display for notifying an error state (abnormal state) occurring in the slot machine 10. The process is performed (Step S115).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line NL corresponds to any of the symbol combinations (combinations) for which a prize has been determined in each reel. And when it corresponds, the display symbol judgment which judges the combination (combination) of the symbol is executed (step S116). That is, in the process of step S116, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a symbol combination that can be specified from the winning information determined in the process of step S109 has actually won, and if the symbol has been won, The combination has been determined.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals to the player (step S117). In the process of step S117, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a payout combination has been won, but makes a negative determination when a payout combination has not been won. When paying out medals (step S117: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a medal payout process for driving the hopper unit 27 to pay out medals (step S118). As described above, in the slot machine 10, it is possible to generate a payout of a medal as a predetermined game value in accordance with a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line NL.

  When not paying out medals (step S117: NO) and when ending the processing of step S118, the main control CPU 40a performs end processing for ending one fluctuation game (step S119). In the process of step S119, the main control CPU 40a outputs a variable game end command for instructing the end of the variable game to the sub-board 41. The variable game end command also indicates the presence or absence of a winning and the combination (combination) of the winning symbols.

  In addition, in the process of step S119, the main control CPU 40a performs control for shifting the gaming state according to the combination (combination) of the symbols determined as winning. More specifically, in the process of step S119, when the main control CPU 40a wins the transition replay stop in the non-RT state fluctuating game, the main control CPU 40a determines to transition to the RT state. The main control CPU 40a decides to shift to the non-RT state when a win at the bell spill stop in the RT state fluctuation game. If the main control CPU 40a determines that the game state is to be shifted, the main control RAM 40c stores game state information (such as a flag) capable of specifying the transfer destination game state. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the game progress processing related to one execution of the variable game, and shifts to the processing of step S101 again.

  As described above, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment starts the fluctuating game in which the symbols are fluctuated by the reel unit 13 when the start operation is received, and also starts the reel unit when the stop operation is received. At 13, the symbol is stopped, and the game fluctuating game is terminated with the stop of the symbol. Then, in the slot machine 10, for example, from the viewpoint of a player, a fluctuating game is started by the start of fluctuating symbols. In addition, the variable game is ended with the payout of medals when the player wins the payout stop, and is ended by the symbol stop when the player does not win the payout stop. Further, in the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of the internal processing in the slot machine 10, in step S108 in the game progress processing, the fluctuating game is started upon reception of a start operation, and the fluctuating game is a step related to payout of medals. The process ends when the processes of S117 and S118 are performed.

Next, the reel stop processing executed by the main control CPU 40a in step S113 of the game progress processing will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 40a determines a predetermined pull-in range (the present embodiment) based on the winning information determined in the processing of step S109 in the game progress processing and the operation modes (pressing order and operation timing) of the stop buttons 23a to 23c. (4 symbols) are searched for symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the activated line NL. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL. By executing such reel stop control, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the symbol combination on the activated line NL as follows.

  That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information T1, and the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is a timing at which the cherry stop can be stopped and displayed on the active line NL. , The cherry stop is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL. On the other hand, when the winning information T1 is determined, the main control CPU 40a determines that the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c cannot stop and display the cherry stop on the active line NL ( (Cherry non-stop timing), the stop of cherry spill is stopped and displayed on the effective line NL.

  The main control CPU 40a is enabled when the winning information T2 is determined and the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is a timing at which the watermelon stop can be stopped and displayed on the active line NL. The stop of the watermelon stop is displayed on the line NL. On the other hand, when the winning information T2 is determined, the main control CPU 40a determines that the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is such that the watermelon stop cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line NL ( (Watermelon non-stop timing), the watermelon spill stop eye is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL.

  When the winning information T3 is determined, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop on the active line NL regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c and the timing of the stop operation. When the winning information T4 has been determined, the main control CPU 40a determines that the activated line is valid regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c, on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order. The bell stop is stopped and displayed on the NL. On the other hand, when the winning information T4 is determined, the main control CPU 40a determines that each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is operated on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first pressing order or the third pressing order. Irrespective of the operation timing, the spilling stop of the bell is stopped and displayed on the effective line NL.

  When the winning information T5 is determined, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the stop buttons 23a to 23c have been operated in the first pressing order or the second pressing order, and sets the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 23a to 23c. Irrespective of this, a bell spill stop eye is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL. On the other hand, when the winning information T5 is determined, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the stop buttons 23a to 23c have been operated in the third pressing order, and determines whether or not the stop buttons 23a to 23c have been operated. Instead, the bell stop is stopped and displayed on the active line NL.

  When the winning information T6 is determined, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal replay stop point on the activated line NL regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c and the timing of the stop operation. . When the winning information T7 is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first pressing order or the third pressing order. Regardless of this, the normal replay stop point is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL. On the other hand, when the winning information T7 is determined, the main control CPU 40a relates to the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order. Instead, the transition replay stop point is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL.

  When the winning information T8 is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first pressing order or the second pressing order. Regardless of this, the normal replay stop point is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL. On the other hand, when the winning information T8 is determined, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the stop buttons 23a to 23c have been operated in the third pressing order and determines whether or not the stop buttons 23a to 23c have been operated. Instead, the transition replay stop point is stopped and displayed on the activated line NL.

Hereinafter, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
First, the mode processing performed to execute each of the effect modes M1 to M3 will be described. The sub-control CPU 41a stores an effect flag in the sub-control RAM 41c as information that can specify an effect mode that is being executed or to be executed. The sub-controlling CPU 41a grasps the type of the effect mode being executed or to be executed based on the value set in the effect flag. The sub-control CPU 41a selects a display effect pattern (image data) of a background image associated with an effect mode that can be specified from the effect flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and selects the selected display effect. The effect display device 14 is controlled based on the pattern.

  First, a process related to the execution of the first effect mode M1 will be described. When a value that can specify the first effect mode M1 is set in the effect flag, the sub-controlling CPU 41a performs a process described below.

  When inputting a variable game start command that can specify any of the winning information T3 to T5 including the bell stop, the sub-controlling CPU 41a performs a push order navigation effect for notifying the pressing order necessary for winning the bell stop. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as not to be displayed. When inputting a variable game start command that can specify either of the winning information T7 or T8 including the stop of the transition replay, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the pressing order required to win the prize of the stop of the transition replay. The effect display device 14 is controlled so that the effect is not displayed.

  In addition, the sub-controlling CPU 41a performs a mode shift lottery using a predetermined random number in response to the input of the variable game start command, and determines whether to shift to the second effect mode M2. The sub-controlling CPU 41a acquires the value of the distribution random number generated in the sub-board 41, and the value of the random number indicates “transition to the second effect mode M2” and “winning” to the second effect mode M2. The mode shift lottery is performed by determining to which of “non-winning” indicating non-shift is the value assigned.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a wins the mode shift lottery, the start flag of the effect flag is set to a value that specifies the second effect mode M2 with the start of the current change game or the change game of a predetermined number of times from the current change game. The value is updated, and a transition is made from the next fluctuation game to the second effect mode M2. When the sub-control CPU 41a does not win the mode shift lottery, the value of the effect flag is not updated, and the first effect mode M1 is maintained from the next fluctuating game.

  In addition, in the first effect mode M1, when the stop buttons 23a to 23c are not operated in a predetermined operation mode in each variable game, the sub control CPU 41a gives a penalty disadvantageous to the player. This penalty can be realized by, for example, providing a period for restricting the transition to the second effect mode M2 by performing control such that the mode transition lottery is not performed or “non-winning” is performed with a 100% probability. In the present embodiment, the first pressing order is set as the predetermined operation mode.

  Next, processing related to the execution of the second effect mode M2 will be described. When a value that can specify the second effect mode M2 is set in the effect flag, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process described below.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to display various pressing order navigation effects. More specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a fluctuating game start command capable of specifying any of the winning information T3 to T5 including the bell stop, the push for notifying the pressing order necessary for winning the bell stop is performed. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to display the forward navigation effect. For example, when the winning information T3 associated with the bell stop at which the pressing order does not matter is instructed, the sub-controlling CPU 41a displays the pressing order navigation effect of the content that notifies the first pressing order. Control. As described above, in the second effect mode M2, the prize of the bell stop and the avoidance of the prize of the bell spill stop are assisted. Therefore, by operating the stop buttons 23a to 23c in accordance with the pressing order navigation effect, the bell is operated. The payout of the number of medals determined at the stop may be received.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variable game start command that can specify any of the winning information T7 and T8 including the transition replay stop point, the push for notifying the pressing order necessary for winning the transition replay stop point is performed. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to display the forward navigation effect. For example, when the winning information T8 associated with the transition replay stop point of the third pressing order is instructed, the sub-controlling CPU 41a displays a pressing order navigation effect of the content for notifying the third pressing order. The display device 14 is controlled. As described above, in the second effect mode M2, winning of the stop of the transition replay is assisted by operating the stop buttons 23a to 23c in accordance with the content of the notification by the push order navigation effect, because the winning of the stop of the transition replay is assisted. May be generated, and the gaming state may be shifted from the non-RT state to the RT state.

  In addition, during the execution of the second effect mode M2, when the change game replay stop command is instructed to win the stop replay, the sub control CPU 41a sets the initial value of the number of stay games KG that can be controlled to the third effect mode M3. The predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) is stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The number of stay games KG is also the number of variable games in which a push order navigation effect for assisting the prize at the stop of the bell (avoiding the spill stop of the bell) can be performed. Then, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the effect flag to a value specifying the third effect mode M3, and shifts from the next variable game to the third effect mode M3. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the condition for the occurrence of the third effect mode M3 is satisfied by winning the transition replay stop point in the second effect mode M2, and the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines the condition for the occurrence of the third effect mode M3. , The third effect mode M3 is generated.

  Next, processing related to the execution of the third effect mode M3 will be described. When a value that can specify the third effect mode M3 is set in the effect flag, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process described below.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to display various pressing order navigation effects. More specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a fluctuating game start command capable of specifying any of the winning information T3 to T5 including the bell stop, the push for notifying the pressing order necessary for winning the bell stop is performed. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to display the forward navigation effect. For this reason, in the third effect mode M3, the bell stop prize and the avoidance of the bell stop stop prize are assisted. By operating the stop buttons 23a to 23c in accordance with the pressing order navigation effect, the bell stop is performed. A predetermined number of medals can be paid out, and the gaming state is prevented from falling from the RT state to the non-RT state.

  Further, every time the variable game end command is input, the sub control CPU 41a updates the number of staying games KG stored in the sub control RAM 41c by subtracting one. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the sub-control RAM 41c every time the variable game start command is input, and grasps the number KG of staying games. When the number of staying games KG is 1 or more, the sub-controlling CPU 41a does not update the value of the effect flag and maintains the third effect mode M3 even in the current fluctuation game.

  On the other hand, when the number of staying games KG grasped in response to the input of the fluctuating game start command is 0, the sub-controlling CPU 41a updates the value of the effect flag to a value specifying the first effect mode M1, and From the variable game to the first effect mode M1. In this case, in the first production mode M1 after the transition, even when the winning information T4 and T5 including the bell stop is determined, the bell stop prize and the avoidance of the bell spill stop prize cannot be assisted. Therefore, in principle, a prize is awarded at the stoppage of the bell spill, and the gaming state is shifted from the RT state to the non-RT state. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the third effect mode M3 when a game (variable game) for the number of staying games KG is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the end condition of the third effect mode M3 is satisfied when the number of stay games KG is 0.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first effect mode M1 is in the normal gaming state. On the other hand, in the third effect mode M3, the gaming state is the RT state, and the pressing order navigation effect for informing the pressing order necessary for winning the bell stop eye can be executed. In this state, the gaming state becomes an advantageous gaming state which is more advantageous than the first rendering mode in which the pushing order navigation rendering is not executed.

  Next, various processes for determining the number of additional games to increase the number of staying games KG and notifying the player of the number of additional games during the execution of the third effect mode M3 will be described in detail.

  First, an additional determination process for the stay game number KG will be described in which the additional game number is calculated and determined, and the stay game number KG is increased based on the determined additional game number. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes the additional determination process for the number of stay games KG described below functions as an increase control unit. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the fluctuating game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an additional determination process.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the additional determination processing, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the determination of the winning information T1 (cherry stop) is indicated in the variable game start command (step S201). When the determination of the winning information T1 (cherry stop) is not indicated (step S201: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the additional determination processing. On the other hand, when the determination of the winning information T1 (the stop of the cherry) is indicated (step S201: YES), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not to add the number of staying games KG and determines whether or not to add the number of staying games KG. An additional pattern that determines conditions for determining the number of additional games in the case of performing additional is determined (step S202).

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, as an additional pattern, an additional pattern Pa1 that specifies not to add the number of staying games KG (no additional) and an additional number of staying games KG are performed. Additional patterns Pa2 to Pa17 are set, which specify that there is additional information. In the additional patterns Pa2 to Pa17, the number of unit games as the first calculation information indicating the number of basic games as one unit for increasing the number of staying games KG, and a continuous lottery as to whether or not to continue to increase the number of staying games KG. Winning probability (continuation rate). For example, the additional pattern Pa2 includes, in addition to the addition of the number of staying games KG, 10% as the winning probability of the continuous lottery, and the number of unit games to be added to the number of staying games KG by the number of times the continuous lottery is won. There are ten games. Further, for example, in the additional pattern Pa17, in addition to performing the additional number of staying games KG, the winning probability of the continuous lottery is set to 85%, and the number of unit games is set to 100 games.

  In the process of step S202, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires the value of the distribution random number generated in the sub-board 41 and refers to the additional distribution table Ta based on the acquired random value. To determine the additional pattern. In the additional allocation table Ta, a predetermined number of allocation random numbers are allocated to the additional patterns Pa1 to Pa17 from the possible values of the random numbers. According to the additional allocation table Ta, for example, the additional pattern Pa1 (no additional) can be determined with a probability of 63985/65536, and the additional pattern Pa9 can be determined with a probability of 200/65536.

  According to the distribution mode of the values of the distribution random numbers in the additional distribution table Ta, the upper limit probability that can be determined as the winning probability of the continuous lottery increases in the order in which the number of unit games is 100G <50G <10G. That is, in the present embodiment, the smaller the number of unit games, the higher the probability of winning the continuous lottery. On the other hand, according to the additional allocation table Ta, the upper limit probability that can be determined as the winning probability of the continuous lottery decreases in the order of the unit game number of 10G <50G <100G. That is, in the present embodiment, as the number of unit games increases, the probability of winning in the continuous lottery tends to decrease.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a of the present embodiment determines the presence or absence of the addition by performing lottery of the additional pattern. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines (selects) the winning probability of the continuous lottery by selecting the additional pattern. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of unit games (first calculation information) by randomly selecting additional patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the additional pattern is determined, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is an additional pattern (step S203). In the process of step S203, the sub-controlling CPU 41a makes a negative determination when the additional pattern Pa1 without addition is determined, and affirmatively when the additional patterns Pa2 to Pa17 with addition are determined. judge. When there is no additional (step S203: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the additional determination process.

  On the other hand, when there is an addition (step S203: YES), the sub control CPU 41a executes a continuous lottery (step S204). More specifically, in the process of step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires the value of the distribution random number generated in the sub-board 41, and based on the acquired value of the random number, in the process of step S202. The continuous lottery is executed with the winning probability determined for the determined additional pattern. This continuous lottery is performed by distributing the value of the random number for distribution so that the winning probability and the non-winning of the continuous lottery are the ratio of the winning probability determined in the determined additional pattern. .

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the continuous lottery has been won (step S205). In the process of step S205, the sub-controlling CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when the obtained value of the distribution random number is a value allocated to “winning”, while the obtained value of the distribution random number is “ If the value is assigned to “non-winning”, a negative determination is made.

  When the continuous lottery is won (step S205: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a adds one to the number of continuations stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and updates it. The number of continuations stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is second calculation information indicating the number of wins in the continuous lottery executed in the process of step S204. When the processing in step S206 ends, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to the processing in step S204. As described above, the sub-controlling CPU 41a repeatedly executes the continuous lottery until the continuous lottery is not won by executing the processing of steps S204 to S206, and counts the number of times (continuation number) of winning the continuous lottery. (Decision). The series of processes (steps S204 to S206) relating to the continuous lottery is executed upon the determination of the winning information T1, that is, one start operation using the start lever 22, and for example, the stop buttons 23a to 23c. It is executed without requiring other operations such as a stop operation by the user.

  If the continuous lottery has not been won (step S205: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of continuations stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and the number of unit games determined in the determined additional pattern. The number of additional games is calculated and determined (step S207). In the process of step S207, the sub-controlling CPU 41a calculates the number of additional games by multiplying the number of times of continuation by the number of unit games. For example, when the number of continuations is 5 and the additional pattern Pa2 (the number of unit games = 10 games) is determined, the sub control CPU 41a multiplies “5 times” by “10 games” and adds 50 games are determined as the number of games.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a adds the number of additional games determined in the process of step S207 to the number of staying games KG stored in the sub control RAM 41c to update (step S208). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the additional determination processing.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the above-described additional determination processing in a very short time after the winning information (combination of symbols) is determined by the main control CPU 40a to determine the number of additional games. I have. For this reason, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start operation is performed by the start lever 22, the rotation speed of each of the reels 13a to 13c becomes constant at the predetermined rotation speed, and the stop operation by the stop buttons 23a to 23c is accepted. Until it becomes possible, the calculation of the number of additional games is completed. That is, it can be said that the sub control CPU 41a calculates the number of additional games from the time when the symbol combination is determined by the main control CPU 40a to the time when the first stop operation is received.

Next, a description will be given of an effect execution process for controlling the effect display device 14 based on the processing result of the addition determination process and executing various effects.
When the sub-control CPU 41a decides no additional (additional pattern Pa1) triggered by the determination of the winning information T1, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 so as not to execute the additional information effect. On the other hand, when the sub control CPU 41a determines that there is an additional (one of the additional patterns Pa2 to Pa17) triggered by the determination of the winning information T1, the sub control CPU 41a inputs an operation command instructing the operation of the third stop button. As an opportunity, the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute the additional notification effect with the content of notifying the determined number of additional games. Also, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the additional notification effect is executed, displays the remaining number of games KG added with the number of additional games notified by the additional information effect, and executes the remaining number information effect to display the remaining number information effect. 14 is controlled.

Therefore, according to the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The number of additional games is calculated on the basis of the number of unit games, which is one unit for increasing the number of staying games KG, and the number of continuations indicating the number of increases of the number of staying games KG performed using the number of unit games as one unit The number of stay games KG is increased based on the number of additional games. For this reason, as compared with a conventional slot machine, one increase is determined from a plurality of types of increase and the number of stay games KG is increased based on the determined increase. The amount of increase in the stay period in the three-effect mode M3 can be varied. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved by increasing the stay period in the third effect mode M3.

  (2) The number of unit games is determined by lottery, and the number of continuations is determined by the number of times that the continuation lottery has been won. Therefore, the amount of increase in the length of stay in the third effect mode M3 can be varied to enhance the interest of the player.

(3) Since the winning probability of the continuous lottery is determined by the lottery, the number of continuations can be changed, and the amount of increase in the stay period in the third effect mode M3 can be changed.
(4) The number of additional games can be easily calculated by multiplying the number of unit games by the number of continuations.

  (5) The number of additional games is calculated based on the number of unit games and the number of continuations without any operation after the determination of the winning information. Therefore, the number of added games can be reliably changed, and the interest of the player can be further improved.

(2nd Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration and the same control as those of the already described embodiment, and the description is simplified or omitted.

  In the slot machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the staying game number KG becomes 0 and the end condition of the third effect mode M3 is satisfied, the third effect mode M3 is ended and the process is shifted to the first effect mode M1. It has become. On the other hand, the third effect mode M3 in the second embodiment includes a unit game state in which one unit (one set) is executed until the number of staying games KG becomes 0 and the end condition is satisfied. Have been. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the third effect mode M3 when the unit gaming state of the number of hold sets KS, which is the number of occurrences permitted in the third effect mode M3, is ended. It is configured to be able to perform control. In the present embodiment, the number of retained sets KS indicates the number of stocks in the unit gaming state, and corresponds to the allowable number of occurrences. The details will be described below.

  When a value that can specify the third effect mode M3 is set in the effect flag, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process described below. The sub-control CPU 41a refers to the sub-control RAM 41c each time the variable game start command is input, and grasps the number of stay games KG. Then, when the number of staying games KG grasped by the input of the fluctuating game start command is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of retained sets KS stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is 1 or more. Is determined.

  If the number of reserved sets KS is 1 or more, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the number of reserved sets KS stored in the sub-control RAM 41c by subtracting one. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the initial value (50 games in the present embodiment) again to the number of staying games KG, and starts a new set of unit gaming states. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control to continue the third effect mode M3, even if one set of unit gaming states ends, on condition that there is the number of retained sets KS. .

  On the other hand, when the number of hold sets KS is not 1 or more (when the number of hold sets KS is 0), the sub-controlling CPU 41a updates the value of the effect flag to a value specifying the first effect mode M1, A transition is made from the current fluctuation game to the first effect mode M1. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the third effect mode M3 on condition that one set of unit gaming states has ended and that there is no hold set number KS.

  Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a of the present embodiment calculates the number of additional sets as an increment for increasing the number of reserved sets KS, and based on the calculated number of additional sets, It is configured to enable control to increase several KS. In the present embodiment, the number of additional sets is an increased number of occurrences for increasing the number of reserved sets KS. Hereinafter, various processes for determining the number of additional sets and increasing the number of reserved sets KS during execution of the third effect mode M3 will be described in detail.

  First, a description will be given of an additional determination process for the number of reserved sets KS, which calculates and determines the number of additional sets and increases the number of reserved sets KS based on the determined number of additional sets. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes the additional determination process for the number of reserved sets KS described below functions as an increase control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 10, upon input of the fluctuating game start command, the sub-controlling CPU 41a executes an additional determination process for the number of retained sets KS. In addition, the additional determination process for the number of retained sets KS is performed by replacing the “number of additional games” with the “number of additional sets” and the “unit game number” in the additional determination process for the number of staying games KG described in the first embodiment. This is the processing of the content in which “the number of staying games KG” is replaced with “the number of suspended sets KS” in the “unit set number”.

  That is, in the additional determination process for the number of reserved sets KS, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to add the number of retained sets KS by drawing lots of additional patterns in the process of step S302, and determines whether to add the additional number of retained sets KS. Are determined by lottery.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the additional pattern for the hold set number KS, an additional pattern Pb1 that specifies not to add (no additional) the hold set number KS, and an additional pattern for the hold set number KS (Pb2 to Pb17) are set. In the additional patterns Pb2 to Pb17, the number of unit sets as first calculation information indicating the basic number of occurrences, which is one unit for increasing the number of reserved sets KS, and a continuous lottery as to whether or not to continue increasing the number of reserved sets KS Winning probability (continuation rate). For example, in addition to the addition of the number of retained sets KS, the additional pattern Pa2 includes 10% as the winning probability of the continuous lottery and the number of unit sets to be added to the number of retained sets KS by the number of times the continuous lottery is won. One set (one unit) is defined.

  As described above, the sub-controlling CPU 41a of the present embodiment determines the presence or absence of the addition of the number of reserved sets KS by the lottery of the additional pattern. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines (selects) the winning probability of the continuous lottery by selecting the additional pattern. Further, the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines the number of unit sets (first calculation information) by randomly selecting an additional pattern.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when the sub-controlling CPU 41a determines any of the additional patterns Pb2 to Pb17 with additional information (step S303: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a executes the processing of steps S304 to S306 to continue. The continuous lottery is repeatedly executed until the lottery is not won, and the number (continuation number) of the continuous lottery is counted (determined). Therefore, also in the present embodiment, the number of continuations stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is the second calculation information indicating the number of wins in the continuous lottery executed in the process of step S304.

  If the continuous lottery has not been won (step S305: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a sets the number of continuations stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and the number of unit sets determined in the determined additional pattern. The number of additional sets is calculated based on this (step S307). In the process of step S307, the sub-controlling CPU 41a calculates the number of additional sets by multiplying the number of continuations by the number of unit sets. For example, when the number of continuations is 5 and the additional pattern Pa2 (the number of unit sets = 1 set) is determined, the sub control CPU 41a multiplies “5 times” by “1 set”, and Determine 5 sets as numbers.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the number of additional sets determined in the process of step S307 to the number of reserved sets KS stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and updates the number (KS). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the additional determination processing. Note that, similarly to the determination of the number of added games KG, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of additional sets from when the combination of symbols is determined by the main control CPU 40a to when the first stop operation is received. Calculate.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (5) in the already described embodiment.
(6) The number of additional sets is calculated based on the number of unit sets, which is one unit for increasing the number of reserved sets KS, and the number of continuations indicating the number of times the number of reserved sets KS is increased using the number of unit sets as one unit. Then, the number of reserved sets KS is increased based on the number of additional sets. For this reason, as in a conventional gaming machine, one increase amount is determined from a plurality of increase amounts, and the stay period in the third effect mode M3 is increased based on the determined increase amount. By comparison, the amount of increase in the stay period in the third effect mode M3 can be varied. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved by increasing the stay period in the third effect mode M3.

  (7) The number of unit sets is determined by lottery, and the number of continuations is determined by the number of times the lottery has been won. Therefore, the amount of increase in the stay period in the third effect mode M3 can be changed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

(8) Since the winning probability of the continuous lottery is determined by the lottery, the number of times of continuation can be changed, and the amount of increase in the number of reserved sets KS can be changed.
(9) The number of additional sets can be easily calculated by multiplying the number of unit sets by the number of continuations.

  (10) Triggered by the determination of the winning information, the number of additional sets is calculated based on the number of unit sets and the number of continuations without any operation thereafter. Therefore, the number of additional sets can be reliably changed, and the interest of the player can be further improved.

The embodiment is not limited to the above, and may be embodied as follows, for example.
In the second embodiment, a condition different from the case where the number of staying games KG becomes 0 may be set as the end condition of the unit gaming state.

  For example, the unit gaming state may end on condition that the number of medals paid out to the player as a prize has reached a specified number. In addition, the unit gaming state may be terminated on condition that the difference number between the medals paid out as a prize to the player and the medals bet has reached a specified number. As described above, the payout number and the difference number managed by the sub control CPU 41a are the number of game media related to the payout of game media. In this case, in the additional determination processing, the unit number may be set as the first calculation information as the basic medium number which is one unit for increasing the specified number.

  Further, the unit gaming state may be terminated on condition that the number of winnings in a specific symbol combination reaches a specified number. Further, the unit gaming state may be terminated on condition that the number of wins of winning a specific symbol combination (winning information) reaches a specified number. Here, as a specific symbol combination, a bell stop or a replay stop can be set. As described above, the number of winnings and the number of winnings managed by the sub-control CPU 41a are the number of determinations related to the derivation of the symbol combination. In this case, in the additional determination processing, the unit number may be set as the first calculation information as the basic number which is one unit for increasing the specified number.

  Even when the configuration of this alternative example is adopted, the amount of increase in the stay period in the third effect mode M3 can be varied. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved by increasing the stay period in the third effect mode M3.

-In 2nd Embodiment, the structure which does not perform the additional determination process for the number of stay games KG may be sufficient.
In the second embodiment, an effect of notifying the number of additional sets may be executed.

  The method of determining the additional pattern using the additional allocation table may be changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the sum of the parameter value associated with each additional pattern and the obtained value of the distribution random number in the additional distribution table exceeds the maximum value of the distribution random number. The determination may be performed in a predetermined order for each additional pattern, and the additional pattern for which the result of the determination is affirmative may be determined. The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the value obtained by subtracting the parameter value associated with each additional pattern in the additional allocation table from the acquired value of the distribution random number is less than 0, It may be executed in a predetermined order every time, and an additional pattern for which the result of the determination is affirmative may be determined.

  In the additional determination process for the number of staying games KG, the sub-controlling CPU 41a may cumulatively add the number of unit games each time winning the continuous lottery to calculate the number of additional games. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which the first calculation information is added the number of times indicated in the second calculation information to calculate the increase amount of the third effect mode M3. The additional determination processing for the number of reserved sets KS can be similarly changed.

  The sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of variable games executed since the start of the third effect mode M3 (unit gaming state), and determines that the counted number of variable games has reached the specified number. The third effect mode M3 (unit gaming state) may be ended as a condition. In this case, in the additional determination processing, the prescribed number of times may be increased. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may clear the counted number of variable games upon completion of the third effect mode M3.

  In the additional game determination process for the number of staying games KG, the sub-control CPU 41a may add the number of unit games to the number of staying games KG every time the continuous lottery is won. Even with such a configuration, the number of additional games can be specified from the difference between the number of staying games KG before addition and the number of staying games KG after addition. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which the increase amount of the third effect mode M3 is calculated by adding the first operation information to the stay period in the third effect mode M3 by the number of times indicated in the second operation information. . The additional determination processing for the number of reserved sets KS can be similarly changed.

  -As an initial value of the stay game number KG, a game number different from 50 games may be set. For example, the sub-controlling CPU 41a may calculate an initial value to be set to the number of staying games KG by executing an additional determination process. In this case, it is preferable to set 0 to the stay game number KG before executing the additional determination processing.

-The sub control CPU41a may perform various additional determination processes in the first effect mode M1 or the second effect mode M2.
The sub-controlling CPU 41a may execute various additional determination processes even when winning information different from the winning information T1 is determined. In this case, the sub-controlling CPU 41a may determine the additional pattern so as to have a probability according to the determined winning information.

  In the additional determination processing, the sub-controlling CPU 41a may separately determine the winning probability of the continuous lottery, the number of unit games, and the number of unit sets. In other words, the conditions for determining the number of additional games and the number of additional sets may be determined without depending on the determination of the additional patterns.

  The sub-controlling CPU 41a may execute an additional determination process in response to winning of a predetermined combination of symbols, depending on the winning combination of symbols. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may execute the additional determination process in response to the input of the variable game end command. Then, the sub-controlling CPU 41a may execute the additional notification effect at the time of inputting the variable game end command, or may execute the additional notification effect in the next variable game.

  -There may be a plurality of effect modes that can be executed during the RT state. In this case, among the effect modes that can be executed during the RT state, the additional effect determination process is performed only in a specific effect mode, and the specific effect mode can be positioned as a special effect mode in which additional effects are likely to occur. it can.

  -The slot machine 10 may be configured to be able to change a set value having different determination probabilities of winning information. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a may determine the additional pattern so as to have a probability according to the set value.

  -The execution mode of the additional notification effect may be changed. For example, the number of additional games or the number of additional sets determined in one additional determination process may be divided and reported in one variation game, or may be divided into a plurality of variation games and reported. Further, the execution timing of the additional notification effect may be changed.

  The main control CPU 40a may be configured to be able to control a general game to a plurality of types of RT states. Further, the main control CPU 40a may be configured so that a general game can be controlled to a plurality of types of non-RT states. In this case, the sub-controlling CPU 41a may be configured to be able to execute an effect mode different from each of the effect modes M1 to M3 according to the game state.

  -The transition condition to the second effect mode M2 may be changed. For example, the sub-controlling CPU 41a may shift to the second effect mode M2 at the opportunity of winning a predetermined combination of symbols without performing the mode shift lottery.

  The additional notification effect and the remaining number notification effect may be performed by a sound effect by the speaker SP or a light emission effect by the decorative lamp LA in addition to or instead of the display by the effect display device 14.

-The combination (combination) of the symbols associated with the winning information may be changed.
-A combination (award) of a symbol that defines a bonus game as a predetermined game value may be set.
The function of the sub-board 41 may be divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board for exclusively controlling the effect display device 14, a sound board for exclusively controlling the speaker SP, and a lamp board for exclusively controlling the decorative lamp LA may be provided. An integrated board that performs the operation may be further provided. Further, the gaming machine may be provided with a single board in which the functions of the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are integrated.

  -It may be embodied in a gaming machine using a gaming medium having a shape different from a medal. For example, it may be embodied as a slot machine (a so-called parrot) using a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.

The technical idea described below can be understood from the above embodiment.
(B) A game in which a symbol is fluctuated is started upon receiving a start operation, and a symbol is stopped upon receiving a stop operation, and the game is terminated with the stop of the symbol. The advantageous game state that is a more advantageous game state for the player than the normal game state and includes the unit game state in which the unit until the end condition is satisfied is defined as one unit, and the occurrence condition is satisfied. State control means capable of controlling to end the advantageous game state, in response to the end of the unit gaming state of the allowable occurrence number of times that the number of occurrences is allowed in the advantageous game state. When the specific condition is satisfied, the number of times of occurrence that increases the number of times of allowable occurrence is calculated, and the number of times of allowable occurrence is increased based on the calculated number of times of occurrence. Increase control means capable of controlling the number of occurrences, wherein the increase control means calculates, when calculating the number of occurrences, first calculation information indicating a basic number of occurrences, which is one unit for increasing the allowable number of occurrences, The gist is to calculate the increased number of occurrences based on second calculation information indicating the number of times of increase in the allowable number of occurrences performed using the basic number of occurrences as one unit.

  (B) A game in which a symbol is fluctuated when a start operation is received and a symbol is stopped when a stop operation is received, and the game is terminated with the stop of the symbol. The notification means for performing the notification, and the establishment of the occurrence condition triggers an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, and the number of games that can stay in the advantageous gaming state. A state control unit capable of controlling to end the advantageous game state when the game of the number of games is performed is performed, and an increased number of games for increasing the number of stay games is calculated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. And an increase control means capable of controlling to increase the number of stay games based on the calculated increase number of games, the increase control means increasing the number of stay games. Calculating the increased number of games based on first calculation information indicating the number of basic games to be performed as one unit and second calculation information indicating the number of times of increasing the number of stay games performed using the number of basic games as one unit. The calculation of the increased number of games is an operation to be completed before the stop operation can be accepted, and the notifying means terminates the calculation of the increased number of games after the calculation of the increased number of games is started. In the meantime, the number of basic games, which is one unit for increasing the number of stay games, and the number of times of increase of the number of stay games, which is performed using the number of basic games as one unit, are not notified. After completion of the calculation, the gist of the calculated increased number of games is notified.

  (C) A game in which a symbol is fluctuated when the start operation is received, a symbol is stopped when the stop operation is received, and the game is terminated with the stop of the symbol. And a notifying means for notifying, a determining means for determining, from among a plurality of types of symbol combinations including a specific symbol combination, a symbol combination that allows winning in the game, and an occurrence condition Upon the establishment, an advantageous gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is generated, and the advantageous gaming state is terminated when the number of winnings in the specific symbol combination reaches a specified number. A state control means capable of controlling the control, and, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, calculating the increase number as an increase amount for increasing the specified number, and calculating the calculated increase number. Increase control means capable of performing control to increase the specified number of times, wherein the increase control means calculates a basic number of times as one unit for increasing the specified number of times when calculating the increase number. The number of times of increase is calculated based on the first number of pieces of calculation information and the second number of times of increase of the specified number of times performed with the basic number of times as one unit. The notification means terminates before it becomes possible, and the notification means is a unit for increasing the specified number of times from the start of the calculation of the number of times to the end of the calculation of the number of times of increase. The gist is that the calculated number of increases is notified after the calculation of the number of increases is completed without reporting the number of times and the number of increases of the specified number of times performed using the basic number of times as one unit.

  (D) A game in which a symbol is fluctuated when the start operation is received, a symbol is stopped when the stop operation is received, and the game is terminated with the stop of the symbol. And a notifying means for notifying, a determining means for determining, from among a plurality of types of symbol combinations including a specific symbol combination, a symbol combination that allows winning in the game, and an occurrence condition As a trigger, the advantageous game state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is generated, and the number of times the combination of the specific symbols is determined reaches the specified number of times, and the advantageous game state is changed. A state control means capable of performing control to end the operation; and, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, calculating the increase number as an increase amount for increasing the specified number, and calculating the calculated increase number. Increase control means capable of controlling to increase the specified number of times based on the number of times. The increase control means indicates a basic number of times as one unit for increasing the specified number of times when calculating the increase number of times. The number of increases is calculated based on first calculation information and second calculation information indicating the number of increases of the specified number of times performed with the basic number as one unit. This is an operation to be completed before it can be accepted, and the notification means is one unit for increasing the specified number of times from the start of the calculation of the increase number to the end of the calculation of the increase number. The gist is to notify the calculated increase number after the calculation of the increase number is completed without notifying the basic number and the increase number of the specified number of times performed with the basic number as one unit. .

S302, S306: steps (processing), 10: slot machine (game machine), 40: main board, 40a: main control CPU (decision means), 41: sub-board, 41a: sub-control CPU (state control means, Increase control means).

Claims (2)

A game machine in which a symbol is fluctuated when a start operation is received, and a symbol is stopped when a stop operation is received, and the game is terminated with the stop of the symbol. ,
An informing means for informing,
When the occurrence condition is satisfied, an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is generated, and when the specific value that can be added or subtracted in the advantageous game state becomes a predetermined value, the advantageous game state is triggered. State control means capable of controlling to end the state,
Triggered by the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, calculates an increase value that increases the specific value, and includes an increase control unit that can perform control to increase the specific value based on the calculated increase value,
The increase control means includes: first calculation information indicating a basic value that is one unit for increasing the specific value; and second calculation information indicating the number of times the specific value is increased using the basic value as one unit. Calculating the increase value based on the
The calculation of the increase value is a calculation that ends before the stop operation can be accepted,
The notification means performs a process from the start of the calculation of the increase value to the end of the calculation of the increase value, with the basic value as one unit for increasing the specific value and the basic value as one unit. A gaming machine, which does not report the number of times the specific value increases, and reports the calculated increase value after the calculation of the increase value is completed.   A game machine in which a symbol is fluctuated when a start operation is received, and a symbol is stopped when a stop operation is received, and the game is terminated with the stop of the symbol. ,
  An informing means for informing,
  An advantageous gaming state that is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and includes a unit gaming state in which the unit until the end condition is satisfied is defined as one unit. In addition, while the unit game state can be generated again until a specific value that can be added or subtracted in the advantageous game state becomes a predetermined value, the advantageous game state is changed when the specific value becomes the predetermined value. State control means capable of controlling to end,
  Triggered by the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, calculates an increase value that increases the specific value, and includes an increase control unit that can perform control to increase the specific value based on the calculated increase value,
  The increase control means includes: first calculation information indicating a basic value that is one unit for increasing the specific value; and second calculation information indicating the number of times the specific value is increased using the basic value as one unit. Calculating the increase value based on the
  The calculation of the increase value is a calculation that ends before the stop operation can be accepted,
  The notification unit performs the basic value as one unit for increasing the specific value and the basic value as one unit from the start of the calculation of the increase value to the end of the calculation of the increase value. A game machine which does not notify the number of times the specific value has increased and notifies the calculated increase value after the calculation of the increase value is completed.