JP6675663B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  The slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, includes a main control unit for controlling a game, and a sub-control unit for controlling an effect. The sub-control unit controls a peripheral device for the effect, and a main control unit. Is generally distributed to the sub-control units. In this type of slot machine, a period called an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) in which the number of medals possessed by a player is not reduced or increased is set. A device having a function of generating the signal (hereinafter referred to as an "AT device") is provided.

  In the AT machine, when the AT machine shifts to the AT period, the main control unit executes a combination lottery process for a plurality of combinations by random number lottery, and for example, internally wins one of three types of the same combination of payout medals at the time of winning. At that time, an AT game is executed to notify which specific combination has been internally won, the order of pressing the respective stop switches for winning the internally selected specific combination, and the like by, for example, an effect using a liquid crystal display or the like. . Therefore, based on the notified content, if the player operates each stop switch at a predetermined timing or operates each stop switch in a predetermined pressing order, it is easy to win a specific role that has been internally won. Become.

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

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, since the state always shifts to the SP state after the end of the bonus game, it is easy to shift to the AT game immediately after the bonus game. According to such a configuration, since an advantageous state is continuously generated in a short period of time, there is a possibility that an excessive sense of expectation may be given to the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to provide a technique capable of preventing a player from feeling excessive expectations.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns. A gaming machine that provides a player with a privilege in accordance with a symbol combination when all of the variable display columns are stopped, and includes a special combination having different degrees of advantage to be provided to the player depending on an operation mode of the stop operation means. A role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of roles has been won, and an operation mode having a high degree of advantage when the role lottery result of the role lottery means is a win of the specific role. A game state control means for controlling a game state including a notable game state capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player to be notified, and a non-notifiable non-notifiable game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Play A game state setting means for setting a state, and starting a count based on the transition of the notifiable game state in the non-notifiable game state. And a notifying game state counting means for counting, wherein the notifying game state counting means is a game state different from the non-notifying game state from the notifiable game state and has a right to execute the special game. Even if the game state shifts to a game state in which the digestion is interrupted, the counting of the continuation period is continued, and the predetermined condition is a first condition in which a specific end condition is satisfied in the notification possible game state, and the notification is possible. In the game state, the continuation period counted by the notifying game state counting means without satisfying the specific end condition has passed a predetermined period. Lapse at the end condition is characterized by including a second condition satisfied, the by the.

1 is a perspective view of a spinning-type gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of reels of the spinning-type gaming machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the spinning-type gaming machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions mounted on a main control board of FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration of a game control unit in FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions mounted on the sub-control board of FIG. 3. It is a figure for explaining a game. It is a state transition diagram showing transition of a game state during a normal game. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination and a reel symbol, and the payout number of medals. It is a figure showing the relation between the role lottery result and the command. It is a figure showing the relation between the role lottery result and the command. It is a figure showing a relation between a game state and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows a mode selection lottery table, (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the mode selection lottery table from which each used condition differs. It is a figure which shows the modification of the mode selection lottery table of FIG. 13, Comprising: (a)-(d) is a figure which shows the mode selection lottery table from which the conditions used each differ. It is a figure showing a mode shift lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT transfer lottery table, and (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the AT transfer lottery table from which the conditions used each differ. It is a figure showing a game number AT shift lottery table. It is a figure which shows the number-of-games mode selection lottery table, (a) and (b) are figures which show the number-of-games mode selection lottery table in which conditions used are respectively different, and (c) is a figure which shows the number of games in each mode and FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a relationship with a distribution rate, which is a ratio of shifting to an AT. It is a figure which shows a precursor period table, (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the precursor period table from which the conditions respectively used differ. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of information transmitted from a main control board to a sub control board. It is a figure which shows a gaseous sign period table, and (a) and (b) are figures which show the gaseous sign period table from which the conditions respectively used differ. It is a figure showing a special combination possibility production scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows the special role gassing possibility production scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows a background effect selection lottery table, (a)-(f) is a figure which shows the background effect selection lottery table selected by a different timing and mode, respectively. It is a figure which shows the modification of the background effect selection lottery table of FIG. 24, Comprising: (a)-(h) is a figure which shows the background effect selection lottery table selected by a different timing and mode, respectively. It is a figure showing a background effect shift lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the notification determination process of FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the notification determining process of FIG. 27, and is a flowchart following FIG. 29. It is a flowchart which shows the notification determination process of FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the notification determination processing of FIG. 27, and is a flowchart following FIG. 31. 30 is a flowchart showing a precursor period setting process of FIG. 29. It is a figure which shows a gassing precursory period setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination processing. Fig. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect content determination processing, and is a flowchart following Fig. 35. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus confirmation notification process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows AT start notification processing. It is a timing chart which shows the example of a possibility production, and (a)-(d) is a timing chart which shows the possibility production of a different pattern, respectively. It is a figure showing the example of the production before and after the end of the AT game set. It is a figure for explaining the display mode of the number of acquired medals. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a limiter. It is a figure showing the modification of the starting opportunity of AT game. It is a figure which shows the modification of the start timing of AT game, (a) and (b) are figures which each show the lottery table for AT transfer lottery, and (c) is AT right performed in case of AT winning. It is a figure showing a lottery table for several lotteries.

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

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

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a game using medals (gaming value), and when a predetermined winning symbol (symbol combination) is aligned with a winning line, a predetermined number of medals is given to the player. , And is configured as follows. As shown in FIG. 1, a front opening of the housing 3 is closed by a front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and an operation plate 7 is provided at a position substantially at the center of the front door 5. A front panel 9 is provided above the operation panel 7, and the front panel 9 is provided with a horizontally long rectangular display window 11. Inside the display window 11, rotating reels (left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R) forming a variable display row for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged.

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

  Also, each symbol of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is sequentially numbered from 0 to 20. For example, a reel tape on which symbols from 0 to 20 are printed is a reel tape. The reels 13L, 13M, 13R are respectively formed on the peripheral surface. Here, when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 20, 19,..., 0, 20,. .

  When the rotation of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped, a total of nine symbols, three for each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, are set to be viewed through the display window 11. Specifically, three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages, are displayed through the display window 11 for each reel. That is, when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. Note that one horizontal row (middle row) in the middle row is a winning line described later, and when the symbols of the winning combination are aligned with the winning line, a winning is achieved.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the reel motors 13L, 13M, and 13R are respectively connected to reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R, each of which includes a stepping motor, and the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate independently. Driven. Note that a reel unit (not shown) constituted by each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and each of the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R corresponds to "display means" of the present invention.

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

  In addition, a moving image or the like is displayed almost at the center above the front plate 9 to notify the player of a winning or a prize, or to operate the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R required to win the prize. There is provided a liquid crystal display 27 (effect effecting means) for notifying the user of (mode). Immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided. On the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, speakers 31L and 31R for performing an effect such as music or voice are provided, respectively. Note that speakers 31L and 31R are also provided on the left and right sides of a medal payout port 39 described later.

  Further, a central lamp portion 33M is provided on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are provided on the left and right sides, respectively. A light source such as a light-emitting diode is provided in each of the lamp units 33M, 33L, and 33R. These ramps 33M, 33L, 33R are integrally formed and constitute an upper ramp 33 for performing an effect such as notifying a player of winning or winning.

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

  In addition, below the display window 11 of the front panel 9, a notification display for notifying (displaying) the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, the right stop switch 21R, the result of the role drawing, and the like. A vessel 60 is provided. The notification display 60 includes, for example, three 7-segment LEDs, and can display a three-digit number. Here, each digit corresponds to a left stop switch 21L, a middle stop switch 21M, and a right stop switch 21R in order from the left, and each digit corresponds to the operation sequence of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. When the numbers "1", "2", and "3" are displayed, the order in which the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R are operated can be notified. Also, for example, a predetermined number for identification is individually assigned to each winning combination lottery result (winning winning combination group) described below and described on the explanation panel 29 or the like, and the notification display 60 is displayed on the notification display 60 according to the result of the winning combination lottery. When a predetermined number is displayed, the result of the winning lottery can be notified.

  By the way, although not shown in FIG. 1, a support frame supporting each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is fixed to a rear wall in the housing 3, and is provided below the support frame in the housing 3. Is provided with a hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for discharging medals to the medal payout exit 39. On the back side near the medal slot 25, a medal selector for selecting whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is legitimate and guiding only the legitimate medal to the hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3). 48 (see FIG. 3) are provided. On the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to a left side wall in the housing 3. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power on and off, and a key cylinder and a push button type setting change button 52 (see FIG. 3) for setting change processing to be described later. ) And a change process start switch 56 (see FIG. 3).

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

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

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

  The change processing start switch 56 shown in FIG. 3 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is switched between ON and OFF by inserting a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder and rotating. The hopper motor 57 shown in FIG. 3 is provided in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the medal payout port 39 by driving the hopper motor 57.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 has a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 for controlling the progress of the game is mounted, and a game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). And a sub-control board 73 on which a sub-CPU 71 that performs effect control according to the progress of the game is mounted. Then, by transmitting various data in one direction from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73, various information (see FIG. 20) relating to the progress of the game controlled by the main CPU 61 is transmitted to the sub CPU 71. Sent.

  The main control board 63 is housed in a board case (not shown) so that it cannot be accessed illegally by inserting a wire or the like from the outside. Sealed. Various well-known measures have been taken on the board case so that the unauthorized opening can be visually confirmed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61 and temporarily stores data relating to a game such as a game state of the slot machine 1. The lottery result storage means 651, AT right number storage means 652, precursor period game number counter 653, flag storage means 654, AT period game number counter 655, bonus inter-game number counter 656, total input counter 657, total payout shown in A storage area for storing data of each of the number counter 658 and the total AT game number counter 659 is formed by the RAM 65. As shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity in the main CPU 61, and is a preset lottery table 671, a stop table 672, and a mode selection lottery table which are preset data shown in FIG. 673, a program for the slot machine 1 including a mode shift lottery table 674, an AT shift lottery table 675, a game number AT shift lottery table 676, an indication period table 677, and the like.

  Further, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a program stored in the ROM 67 to control the progress of the game. In addition, the main CPU 61 stores data relating to the result of the role lottery in the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103 (see FIG. 4) described later, and operation tools such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19 that are operated by the player. Various data (see FIG. 20) such as data relating to the operation of the sub-control board 73 are transmitted to the sub-control board 73 in a command format.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control board 73 includes a memory 75 having a RAM section for temporarily storing various data and a ROM section for storing various programs for effects. More specifically, the memory 75 forms a storage area for storing data of each of the precursor period storage unit 751 and the gaseous precursor period game number counter 752 shown in FIG. In addition, the gaseous sign period table 753, the sign possible effect scenario setting table 754, the gaseous sign possible effect scenario setting table 755, the special part possibility possibility effect scenario setting table 756, and the special part shown in FIG. Various programs for effects, including a drawability effect scenario setting table 757, a background effect selection lottery table 758, and a background effect shift lottery table 759, are stored in the memory 75.

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

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

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the game of the slot machine 1 and, as shown in FIG. 7, a normal game and a special game in which the winning probability of a small role is higher than the normal game and which is advantageous to the player. The game (bonus game: BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) and the special role (BB, RB) winning are carried over as internal winning, and the bonus (special role) is a game being internally won. The special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) is executed. As shown in FIG. 8, the normal game includes a general game (RT1) and an RT game (RT4) having a higher probability of winning a re-gaming role than the general game. Further, the game control means 100 executes an AT game (AT1: special game) that informs the operating procedure of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous for the player so as to be specified. As will be described later, the AT game (AT1) is one of the general game (RT1), the RT game (RT4), and the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). Performed in combination. As shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determination means 100a, a mode selection lottery means 100b (special game determination data selection means), a mode shift lottery means 100c, and a notification lottery means 100d (special game provision determination means). ), Number-of-games AT granting means 100e (period-rights granting means), AT right setting means 100f, precursory period setting means 100g, notification determining means 100h, notification determining means 100i, and game state setting means 100j.

a) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determining means 100a in FIG. 5 determines the presence or absence of the player's operation on the slot machine 1 and the mode of the operation procedure such as long press. Specifically, the double bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, Various modes of operation of the slot machine 1 by the player, such as a mode of operation by the player on various switches such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and a mode of operation of inserting a medal into the medal slot 25 by the player. judge.

b) Mode selection lottery means 100b
The mode selection lottery means 100b of FIG. 5 uses an AT transition lottery table 675 used when the notification lottery means 100d, which will be described later, executes the AT transition lottery, for the low-probability mode in which the winning probability of the AT transition lottery is set to a predetermined probability. The AT transfer lottery table 675 (first data) of FIG. 16B and the AT transfer lottery table 675 of FIG. 16C for the high-accuracy mode which are more advantageous to the player than the data of FIG. (A second data) is selected by a mode selection lottery using a mode selection lottery table 673 shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C. is there.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 has a specific role (winning role group “left bell” “middle bell” “right bell” “replay A” “replay B” “replay C”: see FIGS. 10 and 11). A function is provided to generate a period called AT (Assist Time) for performing an AT game (AT1) for notifying the operating procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R having a high degree of advantage for the player when the player is won. I have. In addition, in the slot machine 1, the notification lottery means 100d uses the AT shift lottery table 675 to determine whether to grant the right (AT right) to shift to the AT period for executing the AT game (AT1). As the mode of the AT shift lottery, there are provided a low-accuracy mode and a high-accuracy mode in which the winning probability of the AT shift lottery (the probability of the AT win) is more preferential than the low-accuracy mode.

  The mode of the AT shift lottery performed by the notification lottery means 100d is set to the low-accuracy mode when the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT shift lottery table 675 of FIG. 16B by the mode selection lottery. The high-accuracy mode is set when the lottery means 100b selects the AT shift lottery table 675 in FIG. 16C by the mode selection lottery. At this time, the mode selection lottery means 100b executes the mode selection lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  The predetermined condition that is the trigger for executing the mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b is a first condition that the setting is changed by being controlled to the setting change state by the setting control means 101 (see FIG. 4) described later (only “setting” "At the time of change") and a second condition that the AT game (AT1) based on the AT right given by the notification lottery means 100d is completed (corresponding to the "first condition" of the present invention, The special game (BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')), which is different from the AT game (AT1) and is advantageous to the player, may be referred to as "at the end of the AT game". The third condition (corresponding to the “second condition” in the present invention, and may be simply referred to as “at the end of special game”, “at the end of BB game”, or “at the end of RB game”) is included. Further, the second condition is that in the advantageous state in which the AT game (AT1) based on the AT right granted by the notification lottery means 100d is executed, the AT right (if there are a plurality of granted AT rights, all AT rights are set). )), When the AT game (AT1) is completed by fulfilling a specific end condition (normal AT game end condition) that the AT game (AT1) is executed a number of times based on the above (simply “at the end of the normal AT game”). ), And a predetermined period (for example, 1500 games) has elapsed from the start of the AT period (advantageous period) based on the AT right granted by the notification lottery means 100d without the normal AT game end condition being satisfied. When the AT game (AT1) is ended by satisfying the elapsed time end condition (limiter condition) due to the above (only when the AT game is ended by the limiter It includes also) and be called.

  Then, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs each of the above-mentioned triggers (at the time of setting change, at the end of the AT game (at the end of the normal AT game, at the end of the AT game by the limiter)), at the end of the special game (at the end of the BB game, At the end)), the notification lottery means 100d selects the type of the AT transition lottery table 675 to be used for the AT transition lottery by the mode selection lottery, so that the initial state of the mode of the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d is low. Mode or high-accuracy mode.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, a plurality of types of mode selection lottery tables 673 (special game specific data) are set in accordance with each of the occasions at which the above-described mode selection lottery is executed. Then, when the BB game (BB ') is started in the low-probability mode, the mode selection lottery means 100b uses the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. Do. In the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13A, the probability that the mode of the AT shift lottery is set to the high-accuracy mode and the probability that the mode is set to the low-accuracy mode are set to the same probability (50%).

  In addition, the mode selection lottery means 100b, when the RB game (RB ') is started regardless of the AT shift lottery mode, or when the BB game (BB') is started in the high-accuracy mode, RB At the end of the game or at the end of the BB game, a mode selection lottery is performed using the mode selection lottery table 673 in FIG. In the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13B, the probability that the mode of the AT shift lottery is set to the high-accuracy mode is set to 100%, and the mode of the AT shift lottery is always set to the high-accuracy mode. .

  Further, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs a mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 in FIG. 13C at the time of setting change or at the end of the AT game. In the mode selection lottery table 673 in FIG. 13C, the probability that the mode of the AT shift lottery is set to the high-accuracy mode is set to 30%, and the probability that the mode is set to the low-accuracy mode is set to 70%. . When the AT game (AT1) based on one AT right ends with the plurality of AT rights given by the notification lottery means 100d still remaining, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery. Therefore, the mode of the AT transfer lottery is carried over to the AT period based on the next AT right.

  As described above, at the time of setting change (first condition) and at the time of termination of the AT game (second condition), the mode selection lottery means 100b sets the same type shown in FIG. The AT transfer lottery mode is selected using the data of (1) (see FIG. 42). On the other hand, at the end of the special game, the mode selection lottery means 100b uses the data shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B of a different type from the data shown in FIG. Mode is selected (see FIG. 42).

  In this way, after the BB game (BB ') entered in the low-accuracy mode, the possibility of the high-accuracy mode state can be given to improve the interest of the player. Also, at the end of the RB game, the mode is always shifted to the high-accuracy mode, so that it is possible to prevent the player's motivation from being lost due to the entry of the RB game (RB '), which is less advantageous than the BB game (BB'). Also, after the BB game (BB ') entered in the high-accuracy mode, the high-accuracy mode is maintained, and the BB game (BB') triggers a drop from the high-accuracy mode to the low-accuracy mode. Can be prevented from being scraped off. At the end of the AT game, by performing the mode selection lottery using the same mode selection lottery table 673 (FIG. 13 (c)) as at the time of setting change, it becomes advantageous at the end of the AT game, and the player has an excessive expectation. Can be prevented. Also, in the mode selection lottery table 673, for example, when the setting value is “6” at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game, the high-accuracy mode is selected at 40% and the low-accuracy mode is selected at 60%. For example, the setting may be provided for each set value for adjusting the payout rate.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 14, the mode selection lottery means 100b, at the end of the AT game, at the end of the normal AT game, and at the end of the AT game by the limiter, the mode selection lottery constituted by different types of data. The mode selection lottery may be performed using the table 673. Specifically, the mode selection lottery means 100b reads the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 14C in which the winning probability of each of the high-accuracy mode and the low-accuracy mode is set to the same value at the end of the normal AT game. Mode selection lottery, and at the end of the AT game by the limiter, the mode selection lottery is performed using the mode selection lottery table 673 shown in FIG. You may do so. Note that the mode selection lottery tables 673 of FIGS. 14A and 14B are the same as the mode selection lottery tables 673 of FIGS. 13A and 13B, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  The opportunity of the mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b is that after a special (bonus) game or an AT game ends, a predetermined number of games elapse without transition to a state advantageous to the player (such as an AT game or a special game). (For example, when 500 games have elapsed without shifting to a state advantageous to the player after the special game), or when the game history satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, in the case of the general game (RT1), the replay 3 ( FIG. 9) may be included in the case of continuous winning). Note that even if there are a plurality of execution triggers for the mode selection lottery, at a different timing from the end of the AT game, by using a different mode selection lottery table 673 than at the time of the setting change, the timing of the setting change as the starting point of the game state Since the AT transfer lottery mode is selected at different rates, the player can be more interested in the game.

c) Mode shift lottery means 100c
The mode shift lottery means 100c in FIG. 5 determines whether or not to shift the mode of the AT shift lottery by the notification lottery means 100d from one of the low-accuracy mode and the high-accuracy mode to the other mode (mode shift lottery). It is decided by. Specifically, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “one sheet combination 13” in FIG. 10 and the mode transition lottery table 674 in FIG. 15, the mode transition lottery means 100c sets the AT transition lottery mode to the low-probability mode state. Then, if the winning combination lottery result is a winning of "one piece combination 13", it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift from the low-accuracy mode to the high-accuracy mode. In the mode shift lottery table 674 at this time, the winning probability from the low-accuracy mode to the high-accuracy mode is set to 50%, and when a win is made, the mode for the AT shift lottery is changed from the low-accuracy mode to the high-accuracy mode. Transition.

  In addition, when the mode of the AT shift lottery is the high-accuracy mode, the mode shift lottery unit 100c performs the shift lottery to the low-accuracy mode (falling lottery) in each game. At this time, using the mode transition lottery table 674 in which the fall probability (transition lottery winning probability) is set to 5%, when the player wins the fall lottery, the mode of the AT transition lottery shifts from the high-accuracy mode to the low-accuracy mode. . For the mode of the AT shift lottery, a command capable of specifying the current mode is created by the command creating means 104 described later. The created command is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 by the sub-control command transmitting means 109 described later in a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 28) executed by the main CPU 61.

d) Notification lottery means 100d
The notification lottery means 100d in FIG. 5 determines that the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103, which will be described later, is a specific role (winning role group "left bell""middlebell""rightbell""replayA""replayB""replayC" : See FIG. 10 and FIG. 11). When the winning operation of the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, which is advantageous to the player, is notified, the right to the AT game (AT1) is notified to the AT transition of FIG. This is determined using the lottery table 675 (special game determination data). For example, as shown in the item of the winning combination group "Right Bell" in FIG. 10, even if the winning lottery result is the winning combination group "Right Bell", if it is not possible to know that fact. In addition, the player does not always operate the right stop switch 21R first, and the payout number (10) is large, and the "middle bell" which is advantageous to the player cannot always be arranged. On the other hand, in the case of the AT game (AT1), when the winning lottery result is the winning combination group “Right Bell”, the player is notified of the fact and is prompted to operate the right stop switch 21R first, so that the player can pay out. You can increase your chances of receiving it.

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

  The notification lottery means 100d performs an AT shift lottery on condition that one of the winning combination groups “middle cherry” and “watermelon” in FIG. 10 has been won. As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, the AT shift lottery table 675 used at this time includes the type of the winning combination group and the type of the AT shift lottery mode (high-accuracy or low-accuracy mode) at the time of the election. A plurality of types are provided in accordance with. Here, in each AT transfer lottery table 675, a winning probability is set for each of the number of AT rights “0” to “3” and “5”. For example, when the number of AT rights is “3”, This means that three AT rights were acquired in one AT transfer lottery. In this embodiment, for the duration of the AT game (AT period), one set is defined as 50 games. For example, when the number of AT rights is "3", 150 games, which is 3 sets, are won. Was obtained as an AT period (advantageous period).

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, in the AT shift lottery table 675 when the "middle cherry" is won, the winning probability that the number of AT rights is determined to be zero is set to 0%. Therefore, it must be won (AT win). In addition, as shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, in the AT transfer lottery table 675 when “watermelon” is won, the number of AT rights is determined to be 0 and a loss may occur. Also, in the AT shift lottery table 675 (second data) of FIG. 16C used when winning "watermelon" in the high-accuracy mode, it is used when winning "watermelon" in the low-accuracy mode. As compared with the AT transfer lottery table 675 (first data) in FIG. 16B, the probability of a loss (the number of AT rights “0”) is set lower, and the probability of winning the higher number of AT rights is higher. Is set. Note that the number of AT rights set in the AT transfer lottery table 675 is not limited to the number shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, but may be an optimal number according to the design of the slot machine 1. The number of AT rights may be set.

e) Game number AT giving means 100e
In the slot machine 1, as a transition route from the general game (RT1) to the AT game (AT1) (see FIG. 8), a route for winning the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d and transitioning to the AT game (AT1). And the number of games AT to be played when the predetermined number of games are consumed in a state where the bonus game (special game: BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) is not performed without winning the special role. A route for winning the transfer lottery and shifting to the AT game (AT1) is set, and the game number AT assigning unit 100e in FIG. 5 performs the game number AT transfer lottery which is the latter route. The number-of-games AT providing unit 100e counts the number of games (games) consumed in a state where the special role has not been won and the bonus game is not performed by using the number-of-bonus games counter 656 (see FIG. 4). I do. The number-of-games AT providing unit 100e determines that the period during which the BB game (BB ') or the RB game (RB') is not being performed (the period during which the special role has not been won) is a specific period (in this embodiment, 1500 games). ), The first pattern in which the AT right is always granted (100% winning probability: see FIG. 17C), and whether the AT right is granted in the special period shorter than the specific period. And a second pattern for determining whether or not the game number AT transition lottery using the game number AT transition lottery table 676.

  The number-of-games AT lottery table 676 includes a bonus game number (BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) and a game completion number (game number between bonuses) in which the AT game (AT1) is not performed. The first game set to perform the game number AT transition lottery when the count value of the counter 656) is 200 games, 500 games, 1000 games, and 1100 games or more every 100 games in the special period. The number AT transition lottery table 676 (FIG. 17 (a): special period special game determination data) and the count value of the bonus number of games counter 656 indicate that the special period is 100 games, 200 games, and 100 games after 300 games. The second game number AT transition lottery table set to perform the game number AT transition lottery when each 676 (FIG. 17 (b): special period special game determination data) and the number of special games for which the game number AT transfer lottery is performed when the count value of the bonus number of games counter 656 reaches the specific period of 1500 games. There are three types of AT transfer lottery table 676 (FIG. 17C). In the first and second game number AT transfer lottery tables 676 of FIGS. 17A and 17B, a winning probability of 5% to 50% is set at each lottery opportunity, and the game number AT transfer lottery is not won. On the other hand, in the special game number AT transfer lottery table 676 of FIG. 17C, the winning probability is set to 100%, so that the game is always transferred to the AT game (AT1). I have.

  Regarding this game number AT transfer lottery, first, at the time of setting change, the first and special game number AT transfer lottery table 676 is set. In other words, when the number of games (count value of the number-of-bonus games counter 656) from when the setting is changed to when the bonus is won for the first time is 200, 500, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, or 1400 games, An AT transfer lottery is performed. Then, a state in which no bonus game (BB game (BB ') or RB game (RB')) is performed without winning any lottery of these numbers of games and without winning a special role during that time. When the game number reaches 1500 games, the game number AT assigning means 100e performs the game number AT transition lottery using the special game number AT transition lottery table 676. Therefore, when the 1500 game is consumed, the game always shifts to the AT game (AT1). Next, when the AT game (AT1) obtained by completing the 1500 games is completed, the first and special game number AT shift lottery table 676 is reset. At this time, both the count values of the number of games of the bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transfer lottery using each of the first and special game number AT transfer lottery tables 676 are initialized.

  On the other hand, when one of the game number AT transition lotteries between the 200 and 1400 games is won and the AT game (AT1) related to the winning is completed, the first and special game number AT transition lottery tables 676 are reset. . At this time, the number of games by the bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transfer lottery using the first game number AT transfer lottery table 676 is initialized, but the special game number AT transfer lottery table 676 is initialized. The count of the number of games by the number-of-games counter 656 for bonus for performing the game number AT transition lottery using is continuously counted without being initialized. In other words, even if the number of games is switched to the lot number draw during the 1500 games between the bonus games, if the bonus game is not performed without winning the special role and the bonus game is not performed, the AT rights are again set. Will be given. In addition, when the game number AT transfer lottery is won, a precursor period described later may be set, and in the case of non-winning, a gaseous precursor period may be set.

  Also, for the AT game (AT1) resulting from winning the AT shift lottery by the notification lottery means 100d, the first and special game number AT shift lottery table 676 is reset at the end of the AT game. At this time, the number of games by the bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transfer lottery using the first game number AT transfer lottery table 676 is initialized, but the special game number AT transfer lottery table 676 is initialized. The count of the number of games by the number-of-games counter 656 for bonus for performing the game number AT transition lottery using is continuously counted without being initialized.

  In the case where a bonus game (BB game (BB ') or RB game (RB')) is performed after being won as a special role, any one of the first and second game number AT shift lottery tables 676 after the bonus game is performed. One of them and the special game number AT shift lottery table 676 are reset. At this time, which of the first and second game number AT transition lottery tables 676 is reset is determined by lottery (in this embodiment, 50% distribution). At this time, the bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transfer lottery using each of the reset first or second game number AT transfer lottery table 676 and the special game number AT transfer lottery table 676. Are initialized. Thereafter, similarly, every time the bonus game or the AT game is completed, the game number AT shift lottery table 676 is reset.

  Note that the configuration for shifting to the AT game (AT1) by exhausting the number of games can be changed as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the setting is changed, the probability of shifting to the AT game (AT1) within 100 games from the end of the bonus game or the end of the AT game (AT1) is 10%, and within 800 games. "Normal mode" in which the probability of shifting to the AT game (AT1) is set to 50% and the probability of shifting to the AT game (AT1) within 1000 games is set to 40%. The game always shifts to the AT game (AT1) within 100 games. "Heaven mode", and "reset mode" in which the probability of transition to the AT game (AT1) within 100 games is set to 10%, and the probability of transition to the AT game (AT1) within 800 games is set to 90%. A game number mode may be provided, and any one of these may be selected at each opportunity.

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

  The bonus game counter 656 may be used to count the number of games consumed when no special game is played, or the number of games consumed when no special combination is won. Alternatively, the number of games consumed from the end of the special game until the special role is won may be counted.

f) AT right setting means 100f
When the notification lottery means 100d determines winning of one to three or five AT rights, the AT right setting means 100f of FIG. 5 stores the determined number of AT rights in the AT right number storage means 652. Is set as the number of AT rights to be stored. The AT right setting means 100f stores the number of AT rights in the AT right number storage means 652 when the game number AT giving means 100e wins the game number AT transfer lottery.

  Note that when the "Middle Cherry" and "Watermelon" are won, the AT transfer lottery is performed by the notification lottery means 100d regardless of the game state. The number of rights may be stored. In such a case, the AT right setting unit 100f adds the newly determined AT right number to the already stored AT right number and sets the AT right number storage unit 652.

g) A precursor period setting means 100g
The precursor period setting unit 100g of FIG. 5 sets a precursor period setting lottery from when the notification lottery unit 100d wins the AT shift lottery to when the control is switched to the AT game (AT1) (notification enabled state (AT period)). It is set by. Specifically, the precursor period setting means 100g determines that the number of AT rights is set by winning (AT winning) in the AT transition lottery at the time of winning the "middle cherry" (cherry winning) when the bonus internal winning is not in progress. Performs a precursory period setting lottery using the precursory period table 677 shown in FIG. At this time, the precursor period setting means 100g determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of each precursor period (one game, four games, five games) set in the precursor period table 677, The determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653.

  In addition, the forerunner period setting means 100g uses the forerunner period table 677 shown in FIG. 19 (b) when it is not during the bonus internal winning and when it wins the AT shift lottery when “watermelon” is won (watermelon winning). And perform a precursory period setting lottery. At this time, the precursor period setting means 100g determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of each precursor period (one game, four games, five games, and 23 to 32 games) set in the precursor period table 677. One is determined, and the determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653. In addition, the precursor period setting means 100g uses the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 19C when winning in the AT transition lottery at the time of “Middle Cherry” and “Watermelon” during the bonus internal winning. A lottery period setting. At this time, the precursor period setting means 100g determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probabilities of the precursor periods (one game, four games, five games) set in the precursor period table 677, and determines. The sign period is set in the sign period game number counter 653.

  The precursor period setting means 100g subtracts -1 from the value of the precursor period set in the precursor period game number counter 653 every time one game is consumed, and during the precursor period (when the value of the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0). If not, the special combination is won (bonus winning), the value of the game number counter 653 for the precursor period is cleared and initialized to zero.

  The precursor period game number counter 653 is formed in a non-volatile storage area of the RAM 65, and when power is cut off (power interruption), the value of the precursor period being counted is not erased but remains. The information that specifies the precursor period is stored and backed up. If the information specifying the precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653, the precursor period setting means 100 g determines that the power supply is turned on to return to the precursor period, and is stored in the precursor period game number counter 653. Without clearing (initializing) the counted value, it is returned to the precursor period specified by the backed-up information (count value).

  Note that the precursor period setting means 100g basically sets the precursor period shorter when the AT shift lottery is won during the bonus internal winning than when the bonus internal winning is not performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), when the AT is won during the bonus internal winning, the ratio in which the precursor period is set to one game is set to be the largest. Further, in the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 19C used for the precursor period setting lottery during the bonus internal winning, it is selected in the case of the watermelon winning during the non-bonus internal winning (see FIG. 19B). No predictive period of 23-32 games is set. For this reason, when an AT shift lottery is won during the bonus internal winning, a precursor period of 23 to 32 games is not selected, and the game shifts to an AT game (AT period) after a precursor period of 5 games or less at maximum. The operation procedure of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, which is advantageous to the player, is notified. The precursor period set by the precursor period setting lottery is not limited to the period (the number of games) set in the precursor period table 677 of FIGS. In this case, an appropriate precursor period may be set as appropriate.

  Further, as described later, when the precursor period is set, the effect content determining means 202 of the sub-control board 73 shown in FIG. 6 determines the scenario of the precursor possibility production corresponding to the length of the precursor period (the number of games). Once set, a precursor possibility production is performed. It should be noted that an effect (reel effect) in which the progress of the game is delayed and the reels 13L, 13M, 13R controlled by the function of the main control board 63 are variably displayed during the delay (reel effect) is performed so that a precursor possibility effect is performed. Is also good.

h) Notification determining means 100h
The notification determination unit 100h of FIG. 5 determines whether or not an AT1 transition condition for actually transitioning the gaming state to an AT game (AT1: notification enabled state) is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the AT1 transition condition includes:
i) When the special game (bonus game) is not executed, the "middle cherry" is won and the AT right number is first stored in the AT right number storage means 652, and the game after the set precursor period,
ii) When the bonus game (special game: BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) is not executed, the player wins the AT transfer lottery when the “watermelon” is won, and stores AT right number storage means 652. The number of AT rights is stored first in the game after the set precursor period,
iii) When the bonus game (special game: BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) is completed and the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652 remains,
iv) When the AT period (50 games) set based on one AT right ends, when the AT right stored in the AT right number storage unit 652 remains,
v) When the bonus game ends, when the count value of the AT period before executing the bonus game is stored and remains in the AT period game number counter 655,
vi) The game following the game in which the number-of-games AT transfer lottery is won by the number-of-games AT granting means 100e and the number of AT rights is stored in the number-of-AT-rights storing means 652;
Is set.

In addition, the notification determination unit 100h determines whether an AT1 termination condition for terminating the AT game (AT1) is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the AT1 termination condition includes:
i) When a predetermined number (50 games) of ART games (which may include general AT games) are consumed (when the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 becomes 0), stored in the AT right number storage means 652. When all AT rights granted are exhausted,
ii) When a special role is won during AT game (AT1),
iii) When the limiter condition (when the number of AT games consumed using the total AT game number counter 659 reaches 1500 games) is satisfied,
Is set.

i) Notification determining means 100i
When the notification determining means 100h determines that the AT1 shift condition is satisfied, the notification determining means 100i of FIG. 5 determines to shift to the AT game (AT1), and stores the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage means 654. Is set to ON. As a result, the gaming state is controlled to the AT gaming (AT1: notification enabled state) by the gaming state setting means 100j described later. At this time, the notification determining means 100i determines whether the AT1 transition conditions i) to iv) and vi) are satisfied, that is, when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is 0 and the AT period is not set. The number of games in the AT period (for example, 50 games) set in advance for one AT right is set in the AT period game number counter 655, and the number of AT rights stored in the AT right number storage unit 652 is-. Subtract one.

  When the above-mentioned AT1 transition condition v) is satisfied, that is, when the count value of the AT period before executing the bonus game is stored in the AT period game number counter 655 and remains, The count value stored in the AT period game number counter 655 is not cleared, and the number of games specified by the stored information (count value) is set as the AT period. Note that the notification determining means 100i subtracts -1 from the value of the AT period set in the AT period game number counter 655 each time one game is consumed in the ART game (which may include a general AT game). The value of the AT game number counter 659 is updated.

  When the notification determining means 100h determines that the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the notification determining means 100i determines to end the AT game (AT1: notification enabled state), and stores the AT stored in the flag storage means 654. The state of the flag during the period is set to OFF. Thereby, the game state setting means 100j, which will be described later, terminates the AT game (AT1). It should be noted that the notification determining means 100i determines when the above-mentioned AT1 termination condition ii) is satisfied, that is, when the special combination is won (bonus winning) during the AT period (when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is not 0). Causes the AT period game number counter 655 to store the current count value as the remaining AT period. Further, when the above-mentioned AT1 termination condition iii) is satisfied, the notification determining means 100i sets the AT right number storing means even if the value of the AT right number storing means 652 or the AT period game number counter 655 is not 0. 652 and the value of the AT period game number counter 655 are cleared.

  For example, by assigning any one of the bits of the 1-byte memory area of the RAM 65 forming the storage area of the flag storage unit 654 to the flag during the AT period, and setting ON / OFF of the bit, the AT The state of the flag during the period can be stored in the flag storage unit 654.

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in the normal game, a predetermined special role (BB, RB: see FIG. 9) is won, and the special role is won ("7-7-7" is displayed on the winning line). When the game is completed, a BB win is achieved, and when "BAR-BAR-BAR" is arranged on the winning line, an RB win is achieved.) When the game state of the slot machine 1 is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, the gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means 100j. The game is set. Then, in the BB game (BB '), medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 300) are paid out, or in the RB game (RB'), a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) small prize winnings are performed. If the special game end condition (BB 'end condition, RB' end condition) is satisfied by executing the game (game) a number of times (for example, 12 times), the special game is ended and the slot machine 1 The game state is set to the normal game by the game state setting means 100j.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7, when a special role is won in the normal game but the special role is not won, that is, each symbol corresponding to the special role does not stop on the winning line. In such a case, the winning of the special role is carried over as the internal winning until the corresponding symbols are completed. At this time, the game state is set to the special combination internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) by the game state setting means 100j. Also, in the special role internal game, when a special role which is carried over as an internal win without winning is won, the game state is set to the special game (bonus game) by the game state setting means 100j.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the normal game, in the general game (RT1), the general game (RT1) in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in the general game (RT1), the RT game (RT4), and the RT game ( Any game of the ART game (RT4 + AT1) in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in (RT4) is executed.

  The general game RT1 is a general game, and is the most frequently executed game. The AT game (AT1: notification state) is a notification display 60 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 1, FIG. 1) which describes an operation procedure for stopping the reels 13L, 13M, 13R in the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4). 3), the liquid crystal display 27 controlled by the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206 of the sub-control board 73, the speakers 31L and 31R, and the lamps 33, 37L and 37R to indicate (notify). Is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than when no suggestion is made. The game in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in the general game (RT1) is referred to as “general AT game (RT1 + AT1) (ART game preparation state)”, and the AT game (AT1) is executed in the RT game (RT4). Game is called "ART game (RT4 + AT1)". In the AT game (AT1), the number of AT rights set by the AT right setting unit 100f is exhausted or a special combination is won, so that the notification determining unit 100h determines that the AT1 end condition is satisfied. To end.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4), if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or the ART game (RT1 + AT1) by the game state setting means 100j. (RT4 + AT1). On the other hand, in the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4) by the game state setting means 100j.

  As shown in FIG. 8, if the RT4 transition condition (winning in any of the replays 9 to 20) is satisfied in the general game (RT1) or the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), the game state is set by the game state setting means 100j. Is set to RT game (RT4) or ART game (RT4 + AT1). On the other hand, in the RT game (RT4) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), if the RT4 ending condition (one of the winning combinations 1 to 12) is satisfied, the game state is set to the normal game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100j. ) Or general AT game (RT1 + AT1).

  Further, as described with reference to FIG. 7, when the special combination (BB, RB) is won in the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4), the game state is set by the game state setting means 100j. When the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is set and a special combination (BB, RB) is won, the game state is set to the BB game (BB ') or the RB game by the game state setting means 100j. (RB '). Further, when the normal game (RT1) is temporarily interrupted and the bonus game executed is completed, and the game shifts to the normal game, the game state is set to the normal game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100j and the game is performed. Is resumed.

  When a special combination (BB, RB) is won in the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), the game state is set by the game state setting means 100j to the state where the AT game (AT1) is combined. Is set to a special combination internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed. When a special combination (BB, RB) is won, the gaming state is set to the BB game (BB ') or the RB game (RB') by the gaming state setting means 100j, whereby the AT game (AT1) is set. ) Is interrupted once.

  Further, when the AT game (AT1) is temporarily interrupted and the bonus game is executed, when the bonus game is completed and the game is shifted to the normal game, the game state is set by the game state setting means 100j to the general AT game ( (RT1 + AT1), and the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) is restarted. At this time, the AT period which is the AT1 end condition is reset to the number of games in the AT period before the interruption of the AT game (AT1) set in the AT period game number counter 655. Then, if the RT4 transition condition is satisfied after the restart of the game, the game state is set to the ART game (RT4 + AT1) by the game state setting means 100j. Thereafter, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the RT game (RT4: general game standby state) by the game state setting means 100j, and if the RT4 end condition is satisfied, the game state is changed to the game state setting means 100j. Is set to the general game (RT1).

  Although not shown, if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied in the special role internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed, the normal game described with reference to FIG. Similarly to the above, the gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means 100j to the gaming state executed in combination with the AT gaming (AT1). On the other hand, in the game state in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in combination, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the game state is set by the game state setting means 100j to the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3). Is set to the special combination internal game state in which the game is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, during a special game (bonus game), in a state in which a bonus other than a special combination (bonus) internal winning has not been won, a winning probability of a replaying game in which a replay (replay) is executed is determined. The lowest state is a general game (RT1). In this general game (RT1), when an AT role (specified role: winning role group “left bell”, “medium bell”, “right bell”) is won, all of the won AT roles are advantageous to the player. Even if the stop operation of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is performed in the operation procedure for the number of payouts, the payout rate of medals is less than 100% (medal of general AT game (RT1 + AT1)). Is less than 100%). As a result, the player can increase the number of medals unless the game state is shifted (for example, general game (RT1) → RT game (RT4): see FIG. 8) or the bonus (BB, RB) is won (see FIG. 7). Therefore, the player can be more interested in the transition of the gaming state and the winning of the bonus, and the interest in the transition of the gaming state and the winning of the bonus can be further enhanced.

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

  The slot machine 1 is configured to execute a game by inserting three medals, and when the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 detects the insertion of three medals into the slot machine 1, The horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle) of the display window 11 is effective. Then, when the operation of the start switch 19 is detected on condition that three medals are inserted as the specified number, any one of the preset lottery results is determined by the lottery process using random numbers. (See FIG. 4). In addition, all the rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are adjusted to the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. And start to determine.

  Thereafter, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are accelerated to a state where all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R can be effectively received. After the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is enabled, for example, when the operation of the left stop switch 21L is detected, the left reel 13L is stopped, and the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected. Then, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and when it is detected that the right stop switch 21R is operated, the right reel 13R is stopped. As described above, the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R stops the rotation of the left, center, and right reels 13L, 13M, 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R have been operated, the rotation of all three left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R stops. At this time, if the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination determined by the role lottery means 103 is stopped at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle of the activated display window 11, a winning is achieved, and the number according to the winning mode is obtained. Is credited or paid out from the medal payout exit 39, and one game is ended. In addition, a predetermined profit may be given to the player instead of or together with the payout of the medal.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, as a role, a special role (bonus: BB, RB), a small role (middle bell, one piece 1 to 14, a middle cherry, a watermelon), a replaying role (replay 1) To 26) are set in advance. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, different winning combinations (“middle tier”, “single winning 1” to “single winning 14”, “ Replay 1 "to" Replay 26 "," BB ") may be duplicated winning (winning role group: left bell, middle bell, right bell, replays A to D, single role 13 + BB, single role 14 + BB, Bell). The role lottery results of the role lottery means 103 include a special role winning (bonus winning), a small role winning, a replay winning (replay winning), and a loss.

  In addition, a prize includes a special role prize (bonus prize) related to a shift to a special game (bonus game), a small role prize related to medal payout, and a replay game prize (replay) related to execution of a replay (replay). Replay winning).

  For example, if three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are aligned on the pay line in each of the display modes related to "BB" and "RB" in FIG. 9, a special role prize is won and a bonus game (special game) ) Is executed.

  In the present embodiment, there is no medal payout due to the special role winning (the number of special payouts of the special role is 0), and the game is shifted to the bonus game after the game in which the winning mode relating to the special role is established. Alternatively, a predetermined number of payouts (for example, 10) may be set for the special combination, and the game may be shifted to the bonus game after paying out medals.

  In addition, for example, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in the display modes related to “middle bell”, “single piece 1” to “single piece 14”, “middle cherry”, and “watermelon” in FIG. When three pieces are arranged on the winning line in the middle row, a small portion wins, and the number of medals shown in the "payout number" column is paid out.

  In FIG. 9, “any” used as a display mode related to the winning of the role “middle cherry” may be any symbol provided on the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R, which may be arranged on the winning line. Means that.

  Further, when three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are aligned on the pay line in the display mode according to the roles "Replay 1" to "Replay 26" in FIG. The game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without being inserted.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, it is configured such that a plurality of wins can be simultaneously won by the win lottery means 103. That is, as shown in the tables of FIGS. 10 and 11, a winning combination group (combination lottery result) composed of a plurality of combinations is formed, and whether or not each winning combination group is won is determined by the combination lottery means 103. Will be selected by lot. As shown in FIG. 10, among the winning combination groups, the winning combination group “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell” (specified combination: hereinafter, the winning combination group “left bell” “middle bell” “right bell” May be collectively referred to as a "bell group.") Includes a plurality of winning combinations. Specifically, the winning combination group “Left Bell” is composed of “Middle Bell”, “One-Piece Role 1” to “One-Piece Role 4”, and the winning role group “Middle Bell” is “Middle Bell”, “One Bell Role”. The winning combination group “Right Bell” is composed of “Middle Bell”, “Single Combination 9” to “Single Combination 12”.

  Therefore, if the winning lottery means 103 determines that the winning combination group “Left Bell” has been won, it means that “Middle Bell”, “Single Role 1” to “Single Role 4” have been simultaneously won, and the winning is achieved. If it is determined that the role group "Middle Bell" has been won, the "Middle Bell", "One-Piece Role 5" to "One-Piece Role 8" have been simultaneously won, and the winning role group "Right Bell" has been won. Is determined, it is determined that “Middle Bell”, “One-Piece Role 9” to “One-Piece Role 12” are simultaneously won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation procedure (the pressing order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous to the player is set in advance for each of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”. As shown in the column of “Remarks” in the table of FIG. 10, even if the result of the lottery by the lottery means 103 (winning role group) is the same, the player can stop each stop switch 21L, 21M, The stop control means 106 (see FIG. 4) is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) differs depending on the order in which the 21R is operated.

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

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

  When the operation mode determination unit 100a first determines that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated, the symbol "Bell" which is a display mode corresponding to "middle bell" is aligned on the winning line. And the reels are controlled by the stop control means 106 so that any one of "Single Role 1" to "Single Role 4" which is more disadvantageous to the player than "Middle Bell" wins. Stop control of 13L, 13M, 13R is performed. In other words, unless the operation is performed in a predetermined operation order (specific operation order) corresponding to the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”), the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player is obtained. There is no winning.

  As shown in FIG. 12, none of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” are won during bonus games (BB game (BB ′) and RB game (RB ′)). The winning lottery table 671 is configured as described above.

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

  Therefore, if the winning lottery means 103 determines that the winning combination group “Replay A” has been won, it means that “Replay 1” to “Replay 22” have been simultaneously won, and the winning combination group “Replay B” has been won. If it is determined that the replay has been performed, the replay 1 to replay 20, the replay 23, and the replay 24 have been simultaneously won. 1 "to" Replay 20 "," Replay 25 ", and" Replay 26 "are simultaneously elected, and if it is determined that the winning combination group" Replay D "has been elected, they are simultaneously elected to" Replay 21 "to" Replay 26 ". You have won.

  In the present embodiment, the operation procedure (the order of pressing) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that are advantageous to the player is set in advance for each of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C”. As shown in the column of "Remarks" in the table of FIG. 11, even if the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 103 (winning role group) is the same, the player can operate the stop switches 21L, 21M, The stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) differs depending on the order in which the 21R is operated. In the winning combination group "Replay D", as shown in the column of "Remarks" in FIG. 11, a winning mode (display) depends on the order in which the player operates each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. The stop control means 106 is configured to control the stop of each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so as to differ from each other.

  That is, when one of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” shown in FIG. 11 is won, the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is changed. The stop control means 106 is configured so that the winning combination is different.

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

  On the other hand, if the operation mode determination unit 100a first determines that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated, none of "Replay 9" to "Replay 20" wins and "Replay 9" Each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by the stop control means 106 so as to win any one of "Replay 1" to "Replay 8", "Replay 21", and "Replay 21" which is more disadvantageous to the player than "Replay 20". Stop control is performed. That is, as long as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are not operated in the operation order set in the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”), the advantageous combination included in the winning combination group is obtained. There is no winning.

  As shown in FIG. 12, none of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” are won during the bonus game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). The winning lottery table 671 is configured as described above. In addition, the winning lottery table 671 is configured so that the winning combination group “Replay D” is won only when the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). Therefore, when a player wins any one of “Replay 21” to “Replay 26” constituting the winning combination group “Replay D”, the player wins a special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). ) Is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the winning combination group “Bell” is composed of “Middle Bell”, “One-Piece Role 1” to “One-Piece Role 12”, and when the winning role group is won, This means that "Middle Bell", "Single Piece 1" to "Single Piece 12" are simultaneously won. In addition, as shown in the column of “Remarks” in the table of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the winning combination group “Bell” is won only in the bonus game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). The winning lottery table 671 is configured so as to execute. Further, when the winning combination group "Bell" is won, the stop control means is configured to win the winning combination "Middle Bell" regardless of the order in which the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. The stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R by 106 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group “one piece 13 + BB” is composed of “one piece 13” and “BB”, and when the winning combination group “one piece 13 + BB” is won. , "One Sheet 13" and "BB" are simultaneously won. Further, when the winning combination group is won, the single winning combination 13 + BB is selected according to the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. If any one of "BB" can be won, stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by the stop control means 106 is performed so as to win the winning combination which can be won. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, none of the "single-copies 13" and "BB" may be won.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group includes not only the winning combination group “1 sheet combination 13 + BB” but also the winning combination group “1 sheet combination 13”. When the player wins "13", the player cannot recognize which of the winning combination groups "1 sheet combination 13 + BB" and "1 sheet combination 13" has been won.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group “one sheet combination 14 + BB” includes “one sheet combination 14” and “BB”, and when the winning combination group “one sheet combination 14 + BB” is won. , "One Sheet 14" and "BB" at the same time. In addition, when the winning combination group "1 sheet combination 14 + BB" is won, the "1 sheet combination 14" is determined according to the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. If any of "BB" can be won, stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed by the stop control means 106 so as to win a winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, there is a case where neither one of the "single-copies 14" nor "BB" is won.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in each of the winning combination groups targeted for the role lottery, a winning combination that can win the "single combination 14" in addition to the winning combination group "1 piece combination 14 + BB". Role group is not set. For this reason, when the player wins the "Single Role 14", it can be understood that the winning combination group "Single Role 14 + BB" has been won. In the present embodiment, when the player wins the winning combination group "one sheet combination 14 + BB", the player is notified that "BB" has been won in the game.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the special combination “BB” and “RB” are in the special combination internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) and the special game (BB game (BB ′). ), The RB game (RB ′)) is configured with a winning lottery table 671 so as not to be won. Therefore, in these games, if the winning combination group "1 sheet combination 13 + BB" is won, it is determined that only "1 sheet combination 13" is won, and if the winning combination group "1 sheet combination 14 + BB" is won. Is determined to have been won only for "one sheet role 14".

  As shown in FIG. 12, for the winning combination groups “middle cherries”, “watermelon”, and “single piece 13”, the role lottery table 671 is configured so that there is always a possibility of winning, and the special combination internal game ( In the BB internal game (RT2) and the RB internal game (RT3)), the role lottery table 671 is configured so that there is no “losing”. Here, the absence of “losing” indicates that the special role (bonus) has been carried over, so that the player has won the bonus without winning the role excluding the bonus.

  By the way, in the bonus games (special games: BB games (BB ') and RB games (RB')), the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that of the normal games, so that it is easy to receive the game medals. This is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the game. When the special combination “RB” in FIG. 9 is won, a regular bonus game (RB game (RB ′)) is executed.

  In a regular bonus game, a role lottery table 671 (see FIG. 4) that defines the winning probability of the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103 is changed from a normal game lottery table selected in the normal game to a role lottery by the role lottery means 103. By switching to the special game lottery table in which the winning probability of the process is set to be higher than that of the normal game, the winning probability of the small role is set to be higher than during the normal game. As a result, the regular bonus game is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Then, after the game is shifted to the regular bonus game, if the game is played a preset number of times, for example, 12 times, or if the small win is won eight times, the regular bonus game is ended and the game is shifted to the normal game.

  Further, when the special combination “BB” in FIG. 9 is won, a big bonus game (BB game) is executed. In the big bonus game, the above-described regular bonus game is continuously executed. Then, after shifting to the big bonus game, when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 300) are paid out, the big bonus game ends. In other words, the big bonus game is set so that the special game (big bonus game) is ended and the normal game is started when the number of medals paid out in the big bonus game reaches a predetermined upper limit number.

  As described with reference to FIG. 7, when the result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103 becomes a special role election (BB (including simultaneous election with the single sheets 13 and 14) and RB), the special role election is performed. Is controlled based on the symbol. At this time, if the symbol arrangement of the winning pattern of the special role is not allocated, the game shifts to the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)), and the special role winning is determined as an internal winning. It is carried over until the symbol arrangement of the winning pattern of the special role is allocated. That is, unless the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated at appropriate timing, the symbols related to the winning of the special role (BB, RB) cannot be aligned on the winning line so that the symbols cannot be aligned on the winning line. Since the symbols are arranged on the right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, the winning of the special combination may be missed.

  On the other hand, if the small lottery result is not assigned to the symbol arrangement of the winning mode of the small role in the game (game) in which the role lottery result is the small role winning, the small lottery will not be carried over to the next game. In the case of a replay winning, no matter what timing the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the symbols (“R1”, “R2”) related to any of “Replay 1” to “Replay 26” Since the symbols are arranged on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that "7", "watermelon", "cherry", and "Bell" are always aligned on the winning line, the player always wins the replaying game.

  In addition, when any of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” are won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at any timing in the same manner as in the symbol related to the replay. However, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M so that the symbols ("Bell", "R1", "R2") relating to the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", and "right bell" are always aligned on the winning line. , 13R, the player always wins any one of “Middle Bell”, “One-Piece Role 1” to “One-Piece Role 12”. That is, when one of the winning combination groups “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, “Right Bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” is won, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R Is operated, no matter what timing the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the symbols related to the winning (see FIG. 8) associated with the respective operating procedures are aligned on the winning line. Then, the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by the stop control means 106 is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, when the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the game is shifted to the AT game (AT1) (AT (assist time) period). In the AT game (AT1), when one of “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and “replay C” is won, the type of the winning combination group (specific set winning) Is notified to the player according to the operation procedure (which stop switch should be operated first) that is advantageous to the player. Specifically, when one of “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of paid out medals is 10 so that the most medals are paid out. The operation procedure of the stop switch is notified so as to win the "middle bell". Further, when one of “Replay A”, “Replay B” and “Replay C” is won, the RT4 transition condition shown in FIG. 11 is set so that the RT4 transition condition is satisfied and the game shifts to the RT game (RT4). The operating procedure of the stop switch for winning a certain “Replay 9” to “Replay 20” is notified. After shifting to the AT period, a predetermined number of digestion games, for example, 50 AT games (AT1) are performed, and all AT rights are exhausted (AT1 termination condition is satisfied). Ends.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, after the RT4 shift condition is satisfied and the game shifts to the ART game (RT4 + AT1), when one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is won. Although the operation procedure of the stop switch that wins the "Replay 9" to "Replay 20" is not notified, the operation procedure may be notified. In addition, each of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is configured to win with the same probability, and after the transition to the RT game (RT4), the “Replay A” is performed more than the general game (RT1). It is configured such that the probability of winning in “Replay B” and “Replay C” increases.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 (setting change means) in FIG. 4 controls the setting change state in which one set value can be set from six types of set values (setting 1 to setting 6) having different payout rates of medals. is there. The set values are used for selecting the role lottery table 671 by the table selecting means 102 described later, and one of the set values is associated with each of the plurality of role lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. I have. When the power is turned on, the setting control means 101 determines whether the change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) is ON or OFF. When the power is turned on while the change processing start switch 56 is ON, a predetermined setting is performed. Start the change process.

  Here, the winning probability in the lottery of the normal game is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of set values (here, six types), and the set lottery table shown in FIG. 671 (normal game lottery table) is associated therewith. Then, when the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall in which the slot machine 1 is installed can change the set value. Note that the above “payout rate” is “total payout number” / “total payout number” × 100 [%].

  This procedure is performed, for example, as follows. That is, the administrator opens the front door 5, inserts a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder of the operation box 49 while the power switch 50 is in the OFF state, rotates the switch, and turns on the change processing start switch 56. To When the power switch 50 is turned on in this state, the setting change process is started.

  Then, each time the administrator operates the setting change button 52, the set value of the winning probability is cyclically switched from setting 1 to setting 6. The set value is reported by displaying, for example, 1 to 6 with a 7-segment set value display LED. When the set value of the winning probability becomes a desired value by operating the setting change button 52 (the display value of the set value display LED becomes a desired value), the set value is determined by operating the start switch 19. . Then, when the setting change key inserted in the key cylinder is rotated and the change processing start switch 56 is turned off, the setting change processing ends. Thereafter, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 25, the game is started. The setting change is determined by operating the start switch 19 after the setting change processing is completed. Note that, when the state shifts to the setting change state, the AT game (including the state in which the AT right is granted) and the bonus game (including the state in which the bonus is being carried over) are cleared regardless of the game state before the setting change, and the AT is changed. It is neither a game nor a bonus game (including a case where the bonus is not being carried over), and returns to the normal state.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 in FIG. 4 includes the types of games (normal games, RT games, special role internal games, special games, etc.) controlled by the game control means 100, and setting values (setting 1) set by the setting control means 101. Based on the setting 6), one lottery table is selected from the plurality of role lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. That is, for example, in a normal game, the table selecting means 102 selects a winning lottery table 671 (a normal game lottery table) as a lottery table in accordance with a set value (setting 1 to setting 6) of a winning probability.

(4) Role lottery means 103
As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the role lottery means 103 in FIG. 4 performs a plurality of role lottery results (special role winning, small role winning, replaying game winning, losing) at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Is determined by a lottery process using a random number and a lottery table as the result of the role lottery in the current game. The random number generator, the random number extractor, the role lottery table 671, And lottery determination means. Here, the random number generating means generates random numbers for lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in a decimal number), and counts an oscillation circuit and a clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit. And a counter circuit. Further, the random number extracting means extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Since the random number generating means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extracting means can be treated substantially as a random number. Note that a random number may be generated by a random number generator.

  Further, the role lottery table 671 of FIG. 4 is a table in which it is determined in advance whether each of the random numbers within the range generated by the random number generation means corresponds to one of the preset role lottery results, By comparing the random number extracted by the random number extracting means with the lottery table, it is determined which of the plurality of winning combination lottery results the extracted random number corresponds to.

  In addition, each winning combination group is associated with a unique combination number in accordance with the type of the winning combination constituting the winning combination group. Further, the role lottery result storage means 651 includes a first storage area for a special role, and a second storage area for a small role and a replaying role, and the role lottery means 103 stores a special role for the selected winning role group. Is included in the first storage area, and if the winning combination group includes a small role and a replaying role, the role number corresponds to the small role and the replaying role. The role number to be set is set in the second storage area. When the winning combination group includes the special combination, the small combination, and the replaying combination, the combination lottery means 103 sets the combination number corresponding to the special combination in the first storage area, and sets the small combination. The combination number corresponding to the combination and the replay combination is set in the second storage area. When the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 103 is a loss, the role lottery means 103 sets a role number corresponding to the loss in each of the first storage area and the second storage area of the role lottery result storage means 651. I do.

  Note that the role lottery means 103 rewrites the data in the second storage area for the small role and the replay role for each role lottery irrespective of whether or not the winning combination is won, whereas the first storage for the special role is performed. The data in the area is maintained without being rewritten until a special role is won. As described above, when the special role (BB, RB) is won, the data of the special role in the first storage area is maintained until the special role is won, so that the special role winning is carried over as the internal winning. .

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the command creation unit 104 includes: a) the role lottery result, b) the game state set by the game state setting unit 100j, c) the current mode in the AT shift lottery by the notification lottery unit 100d, d) whether during the AT period (the flag during the AT period is ON), e) the remaining period of the AT period stored in the AT period game number counter 655, f) the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652 G) whether the precursor period is counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 (a precursor period), h) remaining period of the precursor period stored in the precursor period game number counter 653, i) acquisition Information on the total number of acquired sheets (cumulative increase amount) in the advantageous state calculated by the number of sheets calculating means 112, j) the number of remaining AT games until the limiter condition is satisfied, and the like. Creating a command to transmit to the control board 73.

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

  In addition, as for the command for transmitting the information on the winning combination lottery result in FIG. 20, the command creating unit 104 creates the command according to the determination result of the notification determining unit 100i. That is, the notification determination unit 100i sets the command created by the command creation unit 104 as a command that can identify the type of the specific set winning (a command that shows an advantageous operation procedure) or a command that cannot identify the type of the specific set winning ( It also has a function of determining whether to use a command for which an advantageous operation procedure is unknown.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the command creating means 104 sets “0” to “18” as commands that can identify the result of the role lottery when the lottery by the role lottery means 103 is executed. Create a command that contains As described later, the sub-control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the transmitted command. In other words, a command instructing the contents of the effect to be executed on the sub-control board 73 is created by the command creating unit 104.

  When the notification determining means 100i determines that the operation procedure advantageous to the player is not to be notified, that is, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the command creating means 104 selects one of the "bell groups". Although it is possible to identify that the crab has been won, a command is created which does not include data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) and cannot identify the corresponding winning combination group. When the notification determining means 100i determines to notify the player of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player, that is, when the flag is set to ON during the AT period, the selected winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”). "" And "right bell").

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10, when the flag is OFF during the AT period, the command creating unit 104 determines whether any of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” has been won. , The same command “No. 1” is created so as not to identify which winning combination group of “Bell group”. On the other hand, when the flag is ON during the AT period, the command creating means 104 outputs the command of “No. 2” when the “left bell” is won, and the command of “No. 3” when the “bell” is won. Is created as the “right bell”, a command of “No. 4” is created.

  Similarly, when the flag is set to OFF during the AT period, the command creation unit 104 can identify that the player has won one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D”. Creates a command that does not include data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay D”) and cannot identify the winning combination group. When the flag during the AT period is set to ON, data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay D”) that has been won is included. Create a command that identifies the group.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the flag is OFF during the AT period, the command creating unit 104 determines whether any of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” has been won. Even if there is, the same command “No. 12” is created so as not to identify which winning combination group. On the other hand, when the flag is ON during the AT period, the command creating unit 104 outputs the command of “13th” when the “Replay A” is won, and the command of “14” when the “Replay B” is won. If a “Replay C” is won, a “No. 15” command is created. If a “Replay D” is won, a “No. 16” command is created.

  Note that the command creating unit 104 creates the same command for the other winning combination results, regardless of whether the AT period flag is ON or OFF. In other words, if the "Cherry Cherry" has been won, the command of "No. 5", if the "Watermelon" has been won, the command of "No. 6", if the "BB" has been won, the command of "No. 7" If the player has won the “RB”, the command “No. 8”, the command “9” if the player has won “Single Role 13”, and the command “No. 10” if the player has won the “Single Role 13 + BB” If the command of “1” is won for “Single role 14 + BB”, a command of “No. 11” is created. If the command of “Bell” is won, a command of “17” is created. In the case of a loss, a command of “No. 0” is created.

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

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

  As described in the “Remarks” column in the tables of FIGS. 10 and 11, the winning combination groups “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, “Right Bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay” In the case where one of the "D" is won, the combination to be set differs depending on the stop switch operated first. Further, the advantageous operation procedure is configured to be different depending on the type of the winning combination group “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and “replay C”.

  Specifically, when one of the winning combination groups “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, “Right Bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is won, the winning combination group is set. When the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped in an advantageous pushing order (operation procedure), the stop control means 106 causes the reels 13L, 13L, 13M, 13R stop control is performed. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed in the advantageous operation procedure (push order) set for the winning combination group that has been won, the stop control unit 106 wins a winning combination different from the winning combination most advantageous to the player. The stop control of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that the symbol combination cannot be stopped on the winning line.

  In addition, a plurality of tables are set in the stop table 672 (see FIG. 4) for determining the stop positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, each corresponding to the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103. The stop table 672 is a table in which the number of sliding frames of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is determined in advance according to the rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are formed such that the number of sliding frames differs in accordance with the stop operation order of the corresponding stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  Further, if the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is a win for one of the roles, the stop control means 106 determines the stop table 672 selected based on the result of the role lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, The number of sliding frames of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is determined from the rotational position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the 21R is operated so as to win the winning combination. 13R stop control is performed. On the other hand, if the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 103 is a loss, the stop control means 106 operates the stop table 672 selected based on the result of the role lottery of the loss and each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. The number of sliding frames of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is determined from the rotational position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so as not to win any of a plurality of roles. Perform stop control.

  By the way, since the upper limit is set to the number of sliding frames, even if the result of the lottery by the role lottery means 103 is a win for any of the roles, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is set at a predetermined timing. If it is not operated, the winning combination cannot be won by the stop control by the stop control means 106. In other words, the stop control means 106 determines that the symbol combination for winning the winning combination is provided on condition that the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated at timings when the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R are at predetermined rotation positions. The stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so as to be aligned with the winning line.

(8) Symbol determination means 107
4 is based on the rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R detected by the reel detecting means 105, and is controlled by the stop control means 106 to stop and stop the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. This is to determine whether the display mode of the symbol is a predetermined display mode.

  The symbol determining means 107 determines that the special combination has been won when the symbols are aligned on the pay line in the display mode indicated by “BB” and “RB” in FIG. In addition, when the symbols are aligned on the pay line in the display mode of “Middle Bell”, “Single Role 1” to “Single Role 14”, “Middle Cherry” and “Watermelon”, the symbol determination means 107 determines that the small role has been won. When the symbols are aligned on the pay line in the display modes shown in "Replay 1" to "Replay 26", the symbol determining means 107 determines that the re-gaming winning.

(9) Payout control means 108
The payout control means 108 in FIG. 4 gives a predetermined profit (privilege) to the player based on the determination result of the symbol determination means 107. The payout control means 108 sets the upper limit of the number of stored credit medals when the symbol determination means 107 determines that one of a plurality of winning combinations has been won, if the winning is a medal payout. Then, after reaching 50), the hopper unit 43 is operated to pay out medals by the payout number corresponding to the winning combination. Until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit, the payout control means 108 increases the number of credit medals by the above-mentioned number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as medal payout.

  By the way, when the symbol determination unit 107 determines that the re-game combination has been won, the payout control unit 108 determines that a predetermined number (three) of medals have been inserted, and activates the pay line of the next game. I do.

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

  Further, the sub-control command transmitting unit 109 includes a setting value set by the setting control unit 101, a game state such as a normal game and a special game, a detection state of a inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, which is generated by the command generating unit 104, A command including data indicating the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. Further, the sub-control command transmitting unit 109 includes a setting value set by the setting control unit 101, a game state such as a normal game and a special game, created by the command creating unit 104, a start switch 19 and a stop switch 21L, 21M, A command including data indicating that various switches such as 21R are operated by the player is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. Further, the sub-control command transmitting unit 109 transmits to the sub-control board 73 a command including data indicating information on the AT game (see FIG. 20) created by the command creating unit 104.

(11) Notification means 110
The notification means 110 of FIG. 4 determines that a predetermined effect for notifying the operation procedure of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player is to be executed, that is, the notification determination means 100i sets the flag during the AT period. Is set to ON, if one of the winning combination groups “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, “Right Bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is won, By displaying on the notification display 60 the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R that are advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group, an effect of notifying the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is performed. . Specifically, when an operation procedure advantageous to the player of “operate the left stop switch 21L first” is set in the winning combination group, “123” or the like is displayed on the notification display 60. “1-−” is displayed. The notification unit 110 may display the type of the winning combination group that has been won on the notification display 60.

  Also, when the flag is set to OFF during the AT period, the notifying unit 110 performs a display corresponding to the result of the lottery on the notifying display 60 so that the operating procedure advantageous to the player is not known. Do not perform an effect that informs the user of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the user.

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

(12) Set value management means 111
The setting value management unit 111 in FIG. 4 determines whether the set value matches the design value. In this embodiment, the determination is made at least at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game.

(13) Acquired number calculation means 112
The acquired number calculation means 112 (calculation means) in FIG. 4 continuously updates the count value of the total number-of-payout counter 658 based on the number of paid-out medals, and updates the number of inserted medals. By updating the count value of the total insertion number counter 657 based on the number of medals, if the bonus game or the AT game which is in a state advantageous to the player continues, the number of medals obtained during the period (cumulative increase) Is calculated.

  For example, when the fixed period is set to 50 games, the acquired number calculation means 112 basically calculates the total acquired number in one bonus game or AT game (first advantageous state). If another bonus game or AT game (second advantageous state) starts within 50 games after the end of the bonus game or AT game, the first advantageous state is started and then the second advantageous state is started. Is calculated for the period up to the end of the calculation. In addition, even if the second advantageous state ends, if the third advantageous state starts within 50 games from the second advantageous state, the acquired number calculation means 112 sets the third advantageous state after the first advantageous state starts. The total acquired number is calculated for a period until the advantageous state ends. However, the acquired number calculation means 112 ends the AT game based on the AT right acquired in one AT transfer lottery (all rights are ended in the case of a plurality of AT transfers), and selects an AT transfer lottery mode (mode). If the selection lottery) and the setting of the game number AT shift lottery table 676 are performed, the total acquired number is initialized (returned to zero). Note that these calculations are performed based on the ON / OFF state of the AT period flag in the flag storage unit 654, information on the total input number counter 657, the total payout number counter 658, and the like.

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

(Sub control board)
Next, the configuration of the sub-control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 is for performing an effect corresponding to the operation or state of the main control board 63 (main CPU 61) based on the command transmitted from the main control board 63. As shown in FIG. 6, on the sub-control board 73, various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 and various functions realized by controlling hardware are mounted. Have been.

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

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

(2) Gase precursor sign setting means 201
6, based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61), the predetermined condition (cherry win, watermelon win) for performing the AT shift lottery is satisfied, but the AT shift lottery When it is specified that the game has not been won, a gaseous sign period (specific effect period) in which the gaseous sign possibility effect is executed is set by a gaseous sign period setting lottery. In the present embodiment, in the case of cherry winning, it is configured to always win the AT shift lottery. Therefore, the gaseous omen period setting means 201 performs the gaseous omen period setting lottery when the AT shift lottery performed at the time of winning the watermelon is not won.

By the way, in the present embodiment, even if the drawback period setting means 201 does not win the AT shift lottery at the time of watermelon winning, the precursor period game number counter 653 (FIG. 4) by the precursor period setting means 100g. In the case where the precursor period is already set, the drawer period is not set (the drawer setting of the precursor period is not performed). Therefore, when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives the information specifying that the watermelon has been won, the gaseous omen period setting means 201 can execute the gaseous omen period setting lottery,
i) When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that the period is not a precursor period,
ii) In the case where the sub-control command receiving unit 200 does not receive information specifying that the precursor period is set in the number-of-beads-game counter 653,
iii) If the precursor period transmitted from the main control board 63 is not stored in the precursor period storage means 751 (FIG. 6),
Becomes In this way, by preventing the setting of the gaseous omen period during the aura period, the aura possibility effect performed during the aura period and the gaseous plausibility effect performed during the aura period are complicated. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if during the gaseous omen period, during the special role gassability possibility effect (see FIG. 23) described later, it corresponds to any of the special role internal gaming state, the bonus state, and the AT period. When the sub-control-command receiving unit 200 receives the information specifying the operation, the gaseous omen period setting means 201 is configured not to set the gaseous omen period (do not perform the gasse omen period setting lottery). .

  Next, the drawdown period setting lottery for setting the drawdown precursor period will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the gaseous omen period setting means 201 determines the current AT transition lottery mode specified based on information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61) (see FIGS. 13, 14, and 15). , A lottery sign period setting lottery is performed using a different gaseous sign period table 753 (setting data).

  That is, when in the high-accuracy mode (a state in which it is easy to win the AT transition lottery), the gaseous precursor period setting means 201 uses the gaseous precursor period table 753 of FIG. If it is difficult to win), a drawset period setting lottery is performed by using the drawset period table 753 in FIG. 21B, and the drawset period determined by this lottery is set in the play count counter 752. I do. With this configuration, the probability of setting the gaseous omen period is changed according to the current AT transition lottery mode, and the ratio of the length of the gaseous omen period is changed according to the current AT transition lottery mode. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21A, in the gaseous omen period table 753 used in the high-accuracy mode, the probability of not setting the gaseous omen period is set to 0%. Always sets the gaseous omen period. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21B, in the gaseous omen period table 753 used in the low-probability mode, the probability that the gaseous omen period is not set is set to 40%, which is the largest. Therefore, in the high-accuracy mode, the gaseous plausibility effect is more easily executed than in the low-accuracy mode.

  After setting the gaseous omen period, the gaseous omen period setting means 201 subtracts -1 from the value of the gaseous omen period set in the gaseous omen period game number counter 752 every time one game is consumed.

(3) Production content determination means 202
The effect content determining means 202 (effect determining means) of FIG. 6 determines the content of the effect according to the command received by the sub-control command receiving means 200 and the gaseous omen period set by the gaseous omen period setting means 201. It is for doing. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance in accordance with the progress of the game, the result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103, or the like, or from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as deciding the music or voice to be played or blinking the light sources of the upper lamp section 33 and the lower lamp sections 37L and 37R simultaneously or individually is determined. Next, the effect content determined by the effect content determining means 202 will be specifically described.

a) Production related to the role lottery result The production content determining means 202 determines that the received command corresponds during the AT period and the type of the winning combination group (bell group, replay) that has been won can be identified. An effect (notification effect) in which an advantageous operation procedure (push order) set for the group is determined is determined as the execution effect. On the other hand, if the received command does not correspond during the AT period, the effect in which the advantageous operation procedure is not understood is determined as the execution effect. For example, when the command of “No. 1” shown in FIG. 10 is received according to the result of the lottery, it is understood that the player has won one of the winning combination groups of “Bell Group” because it is not during the AT period. Select one of the effects from the group of effects that you do not know if you won the left bell, middle bell, or right bell. When the command of “No. 2” shown in FIG. 10 is received, one of the effects that indicate that the player has won the “left bell” or the effect that prompts the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first. Select When the commands of "No. 3" and "No. 4" shown in FIG. 10 are received, the effect contents are determined in the same manner.

  In addition, when the command of “No. 12” shown in FIG. 11 is received, it is not during the AT period, and therefore, is won in one of the winning combination groups of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D”. It is understood that the player has performed the game, but selects one performance from a group of performances that does not know which of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C” and “Replay D” has been won. In addition, when the “No. 13” command shown in FIG. 11 is received, one of the effects that indicate that the player has won the “Replay A” and the effect that prompts the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first. Select Even when the commands of “No. 14”, “No. 15”, and “No. 16” shown in FIG. 11 are received, the effect contents are determined similarly.

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

  As a specific example of the effect related to the role lottery result, for example, the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is displayed by the speakers 31L, 31R. , Or by flashing a lamp provided on each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and to notify each reel 13L, 13M, and For example, the backlight provided on the 13R is blinked in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  The effect content determining means 202 transmits a signal including data on the determined effect content to the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206 described below.

b) Prediction possibility production The predication possibility production is a production that suggests that there is a possibility that the AT game (AT1) will be executed when the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting means 100g. Performed during the precursor period. When the effect content determination means 202 determines that the precursor period has been set by the precursor period setting means 100g of the main control board 63, the effect possibility effect production is performed except for the case where the precursor possibility effect is currently being executed. From the scenario setting table 754, select and select an effect scenario (refer to the “Remarks” column in FIGS. 19A to 19C) of a precursor possibility effect having a length corresponding to the set number of games in the precursor period. The production contents according to the produced production scenario are determined as the production to be executed.

  As described in the “remarks” column of FIGS. 19A to 19C, in the last game of the precursor period (when the precursor period is one game, the AT-winning game), for example, a liquid crystal display is used. By displaying "AT determined" on the display 27, "suggesting the AT win" is indicated, and the precursor possibility effect is completed, and in the next game, the AT game (AT1) is actually performed by the notifiable state notifying means 204 described later. It is notified that it has started. At this time, in the last game of the precursor period, for example, "WIN", "WIN", "Congratulations", etc. may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, for example. In this way, the player does not know what has been won until the notification by the notifiable state notification means 204 is performed in the next game, and imagines that "there may have been a special role." It is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when selecting an effect scenario of a precursor possibility effect, the effect content determination means 202 is set if a gaseous precursor possibility effect or a special role gaseability possibility effect described later is being executed. It is configured to start the precursor possibility production by rewriting the production scenario of these possibility productions to the newly selected production scenario of the precursor possibility production. Note that the effect content determination means 202 selects an effect scenario of the precursor possibility effect such that the precursor possibility effect is executed after the gaseous sign possibility effect production or the special role gaseability possibility effect that is being executed is completed. Is also good. In this case, the effect content determination means 202 determines whether the effect of the gaseous omen sign or the special part gaseous possibility is completed from the sign period set by the sign period setting means 100g of the main control board 63. By subtracting the number of games, it is preferable to calculate the number of games that can substantially execute the predictive possibility effect, and select an effect scenario of the predictive possibility effect according to the calculated number of games.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the precursor period has been set by the precursor period setting unit 100g of the main control board 63, the effect content determination unit 202 has already set the precursor possibility effect, The production contents according to the production scenario of the precursor possibility production are determined.

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

  In addition, when the winning of the special role is carried over when the AT is won, the precursor period is set shorter than when the winning of the special role is not carried over. Therefore, the prize possibility effect is interrupted in the middle of the game state by shifting to the special game (bonus game) by winning a special role (bonus prize) when the omen possibility effect is being performed during the omen period. Can be suppressed.

  Further, when a precursor period of a plurality of games is set, a precursor possibility effect of "suggesting AT winning" may be performed using the liquid crystal display 27 or the like only in the last game of the precursor period. .

  Also, after the power interruption, when the precursor period setting unit 100g of the main control board 63 returns to the backed-up precursor period, a command specifying the restored precursor period is sent by the sub-control command transmitting unit 109 to the sub-control command transmitting unit 109. Sent to control board 73. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives the command, information specifying the precursor period restored by the precursor period setting unit 100g is stored in the precursor period storage unit 751. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 newly selects an effect scenario of an indication possibility effect corresponding to the (number of games) stored in the precursor period storage means 751, and effects in accordance with the selected effect scenario. Determine the content.

  That is, at the time of a power failure, the information specifying the remaining precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653, so when the power is turned on again, the precursor period setting unit 100g uses the backed up information to It can be returned to the specified precursor period. Then, the effect content determination unit 202 can determine the effect content according to the precursor period after the return based on the information specifying the precursor period restored by the precursor period setting unit 100g.

  In the sub-control board 73 that controls various effect devices, noise is likely to occur at the time of power interruption and a malfunction may occur when the power is turned on again. By newly determining the effect contents according to the precursor period after the return (the remaining period of the precursor period), it is possible to prevent the inconsistency between the control state of the main CPU 61 and the contents of the effect executed on the sub-control board 73. it can. In addition, by storing the information specifying the precursor period in the precursor period game number counter 653 of the high-security main control board 63 and backing it up, the parameter related to the effect control of the sub CPU 71 at the time of power failure is incorrectly set. Even if it is rewritten, the effect content determination means 202 can determine the effect content according to the precursor period based on the correct information backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653, It can be effectively prevented.

c) Gase Ahead Possibility Effect Although the AT right is not set by the AT right setting unit 100f, the Gase Ahead period setting unit 201 sets the Gase Ahead period game number counter 752 with the Gase Ahead period. In this case, the AT game (AT1) is not actually executed, but this is a possibility effect indicating that the AT game (AT1) is likely to be executed, and is executed during the gassing precursor period. When the gaseous omen period is set in the gaseous omen period game number counter 752, the effect contents determination means 202 sets the effect from the gaseous possibility possibility effect scenario setting table 755 except when the gaseous omen possibility effect is being executed. The game scenario of the gasse precursor possibility production of a length corresponding to the number of games of the given gaseous precursor period is selected (refer to the column of “Remarks” in FIGS. 21A and 21B), and is selected according to the selected production scenario. Is determined as the effect content to be executed.

  As described in the “remarks” column of FIGS. 21A and 21B, in the last game of the gaseous precursor period, for example, “AT loss” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 to display “AT loss”. The loss of the AT transition lottery is notified, "and the gaseous omen possibility production ends. At this time, in the last game of the gaseous omen period, for example, “losing”, “losing”, “sorry” may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, for example.

  On the other hand, when the gaseous omen period is set to the gaseous omen period game number counter 752, the effect content determination means 202 determines that the gaseous omen sign possible effect has already been set and the gasse omen possibility effect has already been executed. The production contents are decided according to the production scenario.

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

  Also, as shown in FIG. 21, the drawback precursory table 753 is set so that the drawback precursory period is more easily set to the period of 23 games to 26 games than to the period of 27 games to 30 games. As shown in FIG. 19, the maximum period of the precursor period is set to 32 games, and the maximum period of the gaseous precursor period is set to 30 games.

  Therefore, for example, when the possibility effect starts after winning the "watermelon", the player can recognize whether the possibility effect is the precursor possibility effect or the gaseous precursor possibility effect immediately after the start. If it is not possible, but the possibility production continues after the 27th game since the start, the sense of expectation that the possibility production under execution is the precursor possibility production is increased. In addition, if the possibility production continues after the 31st game since the start, it is determined that the possibility production under execution is the precursor possibility production, so that the player is given a superior feeling of the AT winning. Can be.

  As described above, when the maximum periods of the precursor period and the gaseous precursor period are changed, the variety of the possible effects can be increased, but the load of the control process increases. In this embodiment, the management of the gaseous precursor period is performed by the sub-control board 73, so that an increase in the load of the control processing of the main CPU 61 can be suppressed.

d) Special role possibility production The special role possibility production is when the special role is won or the special role is carried over and the special role possibility production effect scenario (waiting notification period) is set. In addition, this is a possibility effect indicating that there is a possibility of shifting to a special game (bonus game), and is executed during the notification waiting period. When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the command indicating that the special role has been won, the effect content determination means 202 has already performed the forewarning possibility effect or the gaseous foreshortening effect or the execution of the special role possibility effect effect described later. Except in the middle case, an effect scenario of the special role possibility effect is selected from the special role possibility effect scenario setting table 756 (see FIG. 22), and the effect contents according to the selected effect scenario are determined. Specifically, the effect content determination means 202 selects an effect scenario by lottery based on the winning probability set for each effect scenario in the special role possibility effect scenario setting table 756.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 22, the special role possibility effect based on each effect scenario is executed over a plurality of games, and the number of games in each effect scenario is determined. Therefore, the effect content determining means 202 selects an effect scenario of the special role possibility effect effect, and sets a notification waiting period (the number of games) until the special role election notifying means 203, which will be described later, notifies that the special role has been won. decide. In addition, similarly to the above-mentioned gaseous omen period, first, after setting a notification waiting period, an effect scenario of a special combination possibility effect effect corresponding to the length of the set notification waiting period may be selected.

  In addition, as described in the column of “production scenario” in FIG. 22, in the last game of the selected production scenario (information waiting period), if the information waiting period is one game, the special role winning game is executed. For example, by simply displaying "WIN", "WIN", and "CONGRATULATIONS" on the liquid crystal display 27, "specifying a special role election" is completed, and the special role possibility effect is completed. The special role winning notification means 203 notifies that the special role has been won. In this way, the player does not know what has been won until the notification by the special role winning notification means 203 is performed in the next game, and imagines that "it may have been the AT win". It can also enhance the interest of the player. In the last game of the rendering scenario, for example, “special role (BB, RB) winning” may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when selecting the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect, the effect content determination means 202 has already executed the precursor possibility effect or the gaseous precursor possibility effect or the special role possibility effect effect described later. In the middle case, it is configured to start the special role possibility effect by rewriting the set effect scenario of the possibility effect effect to the newly selected effect scenario of the special effect possibility effect effect. At this time, if the indication possibility determination effect is being executed, the effect content determination means 202 selects a special role possibility effect effect (a notification waiting period) so as not to overlap with the end timing (game) of the indication period. I do.

  With this configuration, if the precursor period possibility production is being executed, the production scenario of the precursor possibility production is rewritten to the production scenario of the special role possibility production, and the special role possibility production is started. By preventing the precursor period from ending during the execution of the role possibility effect, it is possible to prevent the AT game (AT1) from starting during the execution of the special role possibility effect. The notifying unit 203 and the notifiable state notifying unit 204 allow the player to make a notification for clearly understanding the state of the slot machine 1.

  On the other hand, if the special role possibility production is being executed in a state where the winning of the special role is being carried over (while the bonus is being carried over), the production content determining means 202 renders the set special role possibility production. Decide the production contents according to the scenario.

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

  In addition, when the notification waiting period of a plurality of games is set, only the last game of the notification waiting period is performed using the liquid crystal display 27 or the like to perform a special role possibility indicating “special role winning”. It may be.

e) Special Role Possibility Production In the special role feasibility production, the special game (bonus game) is not actually executed when the special scenario gasse feasibility production production scenario (gasse notification waiting period) is set. Is a possibility effect indicating that there is a possibility of shifting to the special game state, and is executed during the gaseous notification notification waiting period. The effect content determination means 202 determines whether the one-prize role has been won when each of the potential effects has not been executed, or a special role gasse that is executed with a 1% probability of winning when the lottery result is lost. When the potential effect execution lottery is won, a special role gassiness effect production effect scenario is selected from the special role gaseability effect scenario setting table 757 (see FIG. 23), and the effect contents according to the selected effect scenario are selected. decide. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 selects an effect scenario by lottery based on the winning probability set for each effect scenario in the special role gassing possibility effect scenario setting table 757.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the special role gasp possibility effect based on each effect scenario is executed over a plurality of games, and the number of games in each effect scenario is determined. Therefore, the effect content determining means 202 selects an effect scenario of the special role gassing possibility effect, and determines a gasse notification waiting period (the number of games) in which the special role gassing possibility effect is executed. Note that, similarly to the above-described gaseous omen period, first, after setting the gaseous notification wait period, it is also possible to select a special role gaseous possibility production effect scenario according to the set gaseous notification wait period length. Good.

  In addition, as described in the column of “production scenario” in FIG. 23, in the last game of the selected production scenario (gase notification waiting period), for example, “special role loss” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. "Notify that no special role has been won", and the special role gassing possibility production ends. At this time, in the last game of the gasp notification notification period, for example, “losing”, “losing”, “sorry”, etc. may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  In addition, when the separate role possible gassing ability effect has already been executed, the effect content determining means 202 determines the effect content according to the set effect scenario of the special role gassing possibility effect effect that has been set.

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, the special notification possibility production scenario setting table 756 is set so that the notification waiting period is easily set to four games or five games. As shown in FIG. The special role gaspability possibility production scenario setting table 757 is set so that it is difficult to set. Therefore, when the possibility production continues in the fifth game, the expectation that the running possibility production is the special combination possibility production is increased, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

f) Background effect The background effect (indicative effect) is an effect that suggests the type of the AT shift lottery mode to the player based on the background of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The effect contents are determined based on the information on the state of the probability mode in the AT shift lottery transmitted from the control board 63 (see FIG. 20).

  In this embodiment, three types of background effects are set: "night", "evening", and "day". Here, the “night” background is a background that determines that the mode of the AT shift lottery is the high-accuracy mode, and the “evening” background is a high-accuracy mode or a low-accuracy mode. The background that is easy to be selected in the mode, the “daytime” background, may be either the high-accuracy mode or the low-accuracy mode, but is set to a background that is easy to be selected in the low-accuracy mode.

  Regarding the selection of the background effect of the effect content determining means 202, the initial selection is performed at the time of setting change, at the end of the special game, and at the end of the AT game, and thereafter, the background effect shift lottery is performed in each game. . At this time, the effect content determination means 202 selects the initial background effect using the background effect selection lottery table 758 (effect determination data: see FIG. 6), and the subsequent background is the background effect shift lottery table 759. (See FIG. 6).

  Explaining the initial selection in detail, as shown in FIG. 24, the background effect selection lottery table 758 has a plurality of types and settings according to the selection trigger (at the time of setting change, at the end of a special game, at the end of an AT game). Have been.

  The background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the time of setting change indicates that the mode of the AT shift lottery selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b is common to the high-accuracy mode / low-accuracy mode, and the "evening" background and the "day" background They are set so that they are selected with the same probability (see FIG. 24A).

  The background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the end of the AT game is provided with two types of AT transition lottery modes selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b at the end of the AT game. The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the high-accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b has a probability that the “night” background is 10%, the “evening” background is 60%, and the “day” background is 30%. (See FIG. 24B). The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the low-accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b is configured so that the “evening” background is selected with a probability of 40% and the “day” background with a probability of 60%. It is set (see FIG. 24C).

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

  The background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the end of the RB game shows that the mode of the AT shift lottery selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b at the end of the RB game is only the high-accuracy mode, and the “night” background has a 100% probability. It is set to be selected (see FIG. 24D). That is, in the background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the time of setting change, even if the mode of the AT shift lottery is the high-accuracy mode, the "night" background in which the mode is determined is not selected. On the other hand, in the background effect selection lottery table 758 used in other cases (at the end of the AT game, at the end of the special game), the “night” background can be selected.

  As described above, at the time of setting change (first condition) and at the end of AT game (second condition), the effect content determination means 202 uses the background effect selection lottery table 758 composed of different types of data. To determine the production content (type of suggested production). Specifically, the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 in FIG. 24A when the setting is changed, and when the AT game ends, the effect content in FIG. The effect contents are determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of (c).

  The type of the background effect after the selection of the initial background effect is determined by the background effect shift lottery of each game as described above. Here, a plurality of background effect shift lottery tables 759 used in the background effect shift lottery are provided in accordance with the type of the background of the game and the AT shift lottery mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, when the current situation is the “night” background, and the shift lottery result of the AT shift lottery mode of the game is “maintain high accuracy mode”, “night” is set. A background effect shift lottery table 759 is used in which the background (as is) is selected with a probability of 90% and the “evening” background with a probability of 10%. At this time, if the “evening” background accompanied by the change of the background effect is selected, the background changes from “night” to “night” after the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R for the third stop are operated in the game. It changes to "evening". The timing at which the background changes is the same in the case described below. On the other hand, if the current situation is the “night” background, and if the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “high-precision mode → low-probability mode”, the “evening” background has a 100% probability. The selected background effect shift lottery table 759 is used.

  If the current situation is the “evening” background and the high-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “maintain high-accuracy mode”, the “night” background is 20% and the “evening” A background effect shift lottery table 759 is used in which the background (as is) is selected with a probability of 70% and the “day” background with a probability of 10%. If the current situation is the “evening” background and the high-accuracy mode, and the transfer lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “high-accuracy mode → low-accuracy mode”, the “evening” background (as it is) ) Is selected with a probability of 20% and the “day” background is selected with a probability of 80%. If the current situation is the “evening” background and the low-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “low-precision mode → high-accuracy mode”, the “night” background is 30 The background effect shift lottery table 759 is used, in which the% (evening) background (as is) is selected with a probability of 70%. If the current situation is the “evening” background and the low-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “low-probability mode → low-probability mode (maintain)”, “evening” A background effect shift lottery table 759 is used in which the background (as is) is selected with a probability of 60% and the “day” background with a probability of 40%.

  If the current situation is the “day” background and the high accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “high accuracy mode → high accuracy mode (maintain)”, the “night” background is A background effect shift lottery table 759 in which 20%, "evening" background is 50%, and "day" background (as is) is selected with a probability of 30% is used. If the current situation is the “day” background and the high-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “high-precision mode → low-precision mode”, the “day” background (as it is) ) Is selected with a 100% probability. When the current situation is the “day” background and the low-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “low-precision mode → high-accuracy mode”, the “night” background is 30 %, The “evening” background is 60%, and the “day” background (as is) is selected with a probability of 10%. Also, if the current situation is the “day” background and the low-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “low-probability mode → low-probability mode (maintain)”, “evening” The background effect shift lottery table 759 is used, in which the background is selected with a probability of 10% and the “day” background (as is) with a probability of 90%.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 25, at the end of the AT game, the effect content determination means 202 selects a background effect selection constituted by different types of data at the end of the normal AT game and at the end of the AT game by the limiter. The effect contents may be determined using the lottery table 758. Specifically, at the end of the normal AT game, the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 in FIG. 25B for selecting the high-accuracy mode, and sets the low-accuracy mode. The effect contents are determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 25C for selection. Further, at the time of the end of the AT game by the limiter, the effect content determining means 202 determines the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. The effect contents are determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758 in FIG.

  At the end of the AT game by the limiter, an advantageous state is set in order to prevent the player from actively suggesting that there is a possibility of giving a more excessive advantageous amount (AT right, gaming value, privilege, etc.) to the player. It is preferable not to select the suggested background effect, but by configuring the background effect selection lottery table 758 as shown in FIGS. 25D and 25E, the high-accuracy mode is set at the end of the AT by the limiter. Since the background effect of the final “night” is not performed, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being unnecessarily fueled.

  At the end of the AT game by the limiter, the effect content determination means 202 may determine the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 composed of the same type of data as when the setting was changed. By doing in this way, the content of the background effect at the time of the setting change and at the end of the AT game by the limiter can be made the same, so that the effect content determining means 202 gives the background content to the player different from the player at the time of the setting change. It is possible not to give an indication of an advantageous state by selectively deciding the contents of the effect.

  The background effect selection lottery tables 758 of FIGS. 25A, 25F, 25G, and 25H are the background effect selection lottery tables of FIGS. 24A, 24D, 24E, and 24F. Since it is the same as the lottery table 758, the description is omitted.

g) Others As an effect to be performed during the AT period, 30 stories of 50 games (one set) for one story are prepared (50 games (one story) × 30 stories = 1500 games), and the AT right is newly added. When acquired, the effect contents may sequentially transition to the next story (that is, 30 AT rights are required to experience the effect of the final story (30 stories)). In this case, during the execution of the first half of the production, it is easy for the player to be notified that the new AT right has been acquired, and during the execution of the final part of the production, the new AT right has been acquired. Is difficult to be notified to the player, and preferably, during the execution of the final part of the effect, it is preferable that a symbol that can confirm the acquisition of the AT right is not displayed in the reel stop symbol. When the limiter condition is satisfied, the remaining AT period and the remaining AT right are abandoned. Therefore, if the AT right is acquired in the final part of the effect, the loss (loss) of acquiring the AT right by the limiter is determined. Therefore, with this configuration, in the final part of the production, it is difficult for the player to recognize the new acquisition of the AT right, and the AT right has been abandoned by the limiter despite the acquisition of the AT right. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.

(4) Special role winning notification means 203
The special role winning notification means 203 in FIG. 6 displays a “bonus confirmation screen” on the liquid crystal display 27, for example, after the special role possibility effect (a notification waiting period), thereby winning the special role (bonus winning). Notify that Specifically, the special role winning notification means 203 determines that the special role possibility effect has already ended when the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that the special role has been carried over and the bonus is being carried over. If so, the bonus is announced. It should be noted that once the special role winning notification means 203 reports the bonus winning, the bonus winning notification is continued until the special role is won (bonus winning).

  In addition, the special role winning notification means 203 performs the AT period by the notification determining means 100i of FIG. 5 in the game next to the game in which the special role possibility production has ended, that is, the game for notifying that the special role has been won. When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that the middle flag has been set from OFF to ON, the notification of the bonus winning is suppressed.

  With this configuration, the main CPU 61 cannot change its control state in accordance with the control state of the sub CPU 71. Therefore, after the end of the precursor period, the game state setting means 100j Instead, the game state is controlled to the AT game (AT1: notification possible state). At this time, the game in which the gaming state setting means 100j starts controlling the gaming state to the AT game is the same as the game in which the special role winning notification means 203 reports the bonus winning after the special role possibility presentation (a notification waiting period). In the case of, the special combination winning notification means 203 suppresses the notification of the bonus winning. Therefore, the notifiable state notifying unit 204, which will be described later, can notify that the gaming state has shifted to the notifiable state prior to the notification of the bonus winning by the special role winning notification unit 203. Therefore, despite the fact that the gaming state has been shifted to the AT game by the gaming state setting means 100j of the main control board 63, the fact that the game has shifted to the AT game is not notified by the notifiable state notifying means 204. Can be prevented from feeling distrustful.

(5) Notification possible state notification means 204
The notifiable state notifying means 204 in FIG. 6 displays, for example, “AT start” on the liquid crystal display 27 when the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that the game has shifted to the AT game. The transition to the AT state is notified (AT start notification). Also, in the game for notifying that the game has shifted to the AT game, the notifiable state notifying means 204 is used when a special role possibility effect is executed or when the bonus winning is notified by the special role winning notifying means 203. Then, it is notified that the game has shifted to the AT game by using effect devices other than the liquid crystal display 27, such as the lamps 33, 37L, and 37R (AT start special notification). It should be noted that the notifiable state notifying means 204 may notify the transition to the AT game when the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information from the main control board 63 that the precursor period has become 0.

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

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

(motion)
Subsequently, the operation of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, during the AT period (the flag during the AT period is ON), one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and “replay C” When the player wins, the effect of notifying the operating order of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group won is provided by the notification means 110 of the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73. Is executed by the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206. Further, a possibility effect for appropriately raising the player's expectation that the AT game (AT1) is performed or the special game (BB ', RB') is performed is appropriately executed. Further, the liquid crystal display 27 appropriately performs an effect of suggesting the state of the AT shift lottery mode by the notification lottery means 100d, or suggesting the number of medals acquired during the AT period, for example.

  In the following description, various functions and means described above, and other functions realized by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 executing various programs (detailed description is omitted) This is the process executed by Further, since the processing of setting various flags to ON or OFF and setting the values of the various flags in the following processing is a known technique, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

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

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state of the RAM 65 provided in the main control board 63 is checked, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred in the memory, and various initial settings are performed. As a result of the error check of the RAM 65 or the like, if there is no abnormality, the game is controlled to be possible. When the power is turned on with a setting change, the game shifts to a general game (RT1). In addition, when returning to the power-on state from the power-off (power-off) state at the time of the power failure, if the precursor period is backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653, the process returns to the precursor period before the power failure. Next, it is determined whether or not the specified number of medals (three) have been inserted (step S1), and the process waits until the specified number of medals are inserted (NO in step S1). On the other hand, if a predetermined number of medals (three) have been inserted (YES in step S1), the process waits until the start switch 19 is operated (NO in step S2), and if the start switch 19 is operated (step S2). YES), the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103 is executed (step S3).

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

  Then, after the role lottery process, a notification determination process described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30 is executed (step S4). Subsequently, the rotation of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is started (step S5), and the operation waits until one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the rotating reels 13L, 13M, 13R is operated. Then, when any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated (YES in step S6), the stop control of the reel rotation by the stop control means 106 corresponds to the operated stop switch. The rotation of the reel to be stopped is stopped (step S7).

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

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

2. Timer Interrupt Process Next, a timer interrupt process executed each time an interrupt process is performed in the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the phases of the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R are output (step S20), and the command set to the output port is transmitted (step S21). Next, the state of the input port connected to the voltage monitoring IC is checked to determine whether or not the power is off (step S22). If the power is off (YES in step S23), the setting is performed. A predetermined power interruption process is performed, such as backing up the indicated precursory period (step S24), and the process ends.

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

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

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

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

  Subsequently, if the notification determination unit 100h determines that the vehicle is in the AT period or in the bonus state (YES in step S36), the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG. On the other hand, if the notification determination unit 100h determines that the vehicle is not in the AT period or is not in the bonus state (NO in step S36), the sign period setting unit 100g determines that the sign period is not set (NO in step S37), and returns to FIG. The precursor period setting process described with reference to the flowchart is executed (step S38). Next, if the notification determination unit 100h determines that the bonus state is established (YES in step S39), the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG.

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

  Subsequently, if the value of the precursor period counted in the precursor period game number counter 653 is not 0 (NO in step S42), the notification determination unit 100h proceeds to step S45 in FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the precursor period counted in the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0 and the notification determination unit 100h determines that the AT1 transition condition has been satisfied (YES in step S42), the notification determination unit 100i determines 30 is subtracted from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S43), the AT period (50 games) is set in the AT period game number counter 655 (step S44), and step S45 in FIG. Proceed to. The notification determining means 100i sets the state of the flag during the AT period to ON in the game following the game in which the AT period has been set in the AT period game number counter 655 in step S44.

  When the cherry or watermelon is not won (NO in step S30), and when the information transfer lottery means 100d does not win the AT shift lottery for watermelon winning (NO in step S34), the processing from step S39 is executed. You.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30, the number-of-games AT providing unit 100e provides a bonus according to a game state such as during the AT period or a bonus state, at the end of an AT game or at the end of a special game, or the like. The count value of the inter-game number counter 656 is updated (step S45). Then, if the game number AT transfer lottery trigger is triggered (YES in step S46), the game number AT imparting means 100e performs the game number transfer lottery (step S47).

  Next, if an AT is won (YES in step S48), the AT right setting unit 100f sets one AT right number in the AT right number storage unit 652, but the notification determination unit 100h determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the AT right has been subtracted, the notification determining means 100i subtracts -1 from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storing means 652 and sets the AT period game number counter 655 to the AT period (based on one AT right). (50 games) (step S49), and returns to the main processing of FIG. 27 to end the processing. The notification determining means 100i sets the state of the flag during the AT period to ON in the game following the game in which the AT period has been set in the AT period game number counter 655 in step S49.

  On the other hand, if it is not the game number AT transfer lottery trigger (NO in step S46), and if it is not an AT win (NO in step S48), the process returns to the main process of FIG. 27 and ends.

4. Notification determination process Next, the notification determination process of step S10 in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sign period setting means 100g determines the sign period from the sign period table 677 for cherry (step S81) and sets the sign period in the sign period game number counter 653 in the case of the AT winning by cherry (step S80). Then (step S83), the process returns to the notification determining process of FIG. 29 and ends. On the other hand, when the AT win by watermelon (NO in step S80), the precursor period setting unit 100g determines the precursor period from the precursor table 677 for watermelon (step S82), and displays the precursor period game number counter 653 with the precursor period. Is set (step S83), and the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. 29 and ends.

6. Gassing precursory period setting process The gastric precursory period setting process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub-control board 73 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaseous omen period setting means 201 is a watermelon winning (YES in step S90), is not in the omen period (NO in step S91), is not in the gaseous omen period (NO in step S92), and has a special role gasse possibility effect. If it is not (NO in step S93) and it is not any of the special role internal gaming state, bonus state, or AT period (NO in step S94), it determines a gassing omen period from the gassing omen period table 753 (step S95). ), And terminate the process.

  On the other hand, when it is not a watermelon win (NO in step S90), or during an aura period (YES in step S91), during a bogus period (YES in step S92), or during special role gassing possibility production (step S93) If YES, or if it is any of the special combination internal gaming state, bonus state, or AT period (YES in step S94), the process ends.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 35, if the bonus has been carried over (YES in step S100) and the special role possibility effect is being produced (YES in step S101), the effect content determination means 202 determines that the special role has been set. The effect contents in accordance with the effect scenario of the possibility effect are determined (step S102), and the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. 36 and ends. On the other hand, if the special combination possibility effect is not being produced (NO in step S101), the bonus confirmation notification process described with reference to FIG. 37 is executed (step S103), and the process proceeds to the process in step S120 in FIG. finish.

  Next, if the bonus has not been carried over (NO in step S100) and the game has won the bonus (YES in step S104), during the plausibility production, during the plausibility production, and during the special role posse If it is not during any of the effects (NO in step S105), the effect content determination means 202 sets the effect scenario selected from the special role possibility effect scenario setting table 756, and displays the effect contents according to the set effect scenario. After determination (Step S106), the process proceeds to Step S120 in FIG. 36 and ends. On the other hand, if it is any of during the precursor possibility production, during the gassing precursor possibility production, or during the special role gassing possibility production (YES in step S105), the production content determining unit 202 determines whether the possibility production under execution is in progress. The effect scenario is rewritten and set to an effect scenario newly selected from the special role possibility effect scenario setting table 756, and the effect contents according to the set effect scenario are determined (step S107), and the process of step S120 in FIG. 36 is performed. To end the process.

  Subsequently, when the game is not the winning of the bonus (NO in step S104), the precursor period is set (YES in step S108), but the precursor possibility effect is not executed (NO in step S109). If it is neither during the production of the possibility of gassing possibility, nor during the production of the special role gassing possibility (NO in step S110), the production content determining means 202 selects from the precursor possibility production scenario setting table 754 according to the precursor period. The effect scenario that has been set is set, and the effect contents according to the set effect scenario are determined (step S111), and the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. 36 and ends. On the other hand, if it is either during the gassing possibility production or the special role gassing possibility production (YES in step S110), the production content determining means 202 sets the production scenario of the running possibility production in the precursor period. 36 is rewritten and set to the newly selected effect scenario from the precursor possibility effect scenario setting table 754 according to the above, the effect contents according to the set effect scenario are determined (step S112), and the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. Ends the processing. If the indication possibility effect is being produced (YES in step S109), the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect content according to the set effect scenario of the indication possibility effect effect (step S113), and FIG. The process proceeds to step S120 and ends.

  Next, when there is no setting of the precursor period (NO in step S108), as shown in FIG. 36, the gaseous precursor period is set (YES in step S114), but the gasse precursor possibility effect is executed. If there is no such effect (NO in step S115), the effect content determination means 202 sets the effect scenario selected from the gasse precursor possibility effect effect scenario setting table 755 according to the gaseous precursor period, and the effect contents according to the set effect scenario. Is determined (step S116), the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. 36, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is during the gaseous sickness possibility effect production (YES in step S115), the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect contents according to the set effect scenario of the gaseous sickness possibility effect effect (step 117). The process proceeds to step S120 in S36, and the process ends.

  Subsequently, when there is no setting of the gaseous omen period (NO in step S114) and the special role gassability possibility effect setting is not an opportunity (NO in step S118), the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. 36 and ends the process. I do. On the other hand, if it is a special role gassing possibility effect setting opportunity (YES in step S118), the effect content determining means 202 sets the effect scenario selected from the special role gassing possibility effect scenario setting table 757 (step S119). Then, in accordance with the playing state and the winning combination, an effect for notifying the pressing order of the stop switch, an effect in accordance with the set effect scenario of the special role gaseous possibility effect, and the like are determined (step S120). To end.

8. Next, the bonus confirmation notification process in step S103 of FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

9. AT Start Notification Processing The AT start notification processing executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the information specifying that the AT period is in progress (YES in step S130), and when the state of the flag during the AT period changes from OFF to ON (YES in step S131), a special If it is neither the role possibility production nor the bonus confirmation screen being displayed (NO in step S132), the notification possible state notification means 204 uses the liquid crystal display 27 to notify the start of the AT game ( Step S133), the process ends. On the other hand, when the special role possibility is being produced or the bonus confirmation screen is being displayed (YES in step S132), the reportable state reporting unit 204 displays the liquid crystal display 27 such as the lamp units 33, 37L, and 37R. The start of the AT game is notified by using the effect device other than the above (Step S134), and the process is ended. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 does not receive the information specifying that the AT period is in progress (NO in step S130), and when the state of the flag during the AT period has not changed from OFF to ON (step S131). NO), the process ends.

(Specific examples of possibility production)
Next, a specific example of the possibility production will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 39 (a) shows that when each possibility effect is not executed in the general game (RT1), the watermelon is won but the AT transition lottery is not won. The setting means 201 sets the gaseous omen period of 25 games (step S95 in FIG. 34), and shows an effect scenario (step 116 in FIG. 36) of the gaseous plausibility effect selected according to the set gaseous omen period. .

  In the effect scenario shown in FIG. 39A, first, it is suggested that the game is “losing” by a continuous effect using the first four games. Subsequently, an effect that draws the player's attention is executed during the fifth to tenth games, and an effect that excites the player's expectation is executed during the eleventh to twentieth games. Then, in the 21st game, an effect for informing the player that the last continuous effect is to be started is executed, and the continuous effect using the last four games suggests that the game is "losing", so that it is possible to make a sign. The sex effect ends, and a normal effect is executed from the 26th game.

  FIG. 39 (b) shows that the omen has been set in the fifteenth game in the gase omen possibility production shown in FIG. 39 (a), so that the omen period of four games is set (step S81 in FIG. 33). FIG. 35 shows an effect scenario of a precursor possibility effect that is newly rewritten and set from the 15th game during the gassiness precursor effect presentation (step S112 in FIG. 35). In the effect scenario of the foreshortening possibility effect shown in FIG. 39 (b), it is suggested that “AT win” is achieved by a continuous effect using four games starting from the fifteenth game of the forerunner possibility effect effect. It is notified that the AT game is started in the next game after the sex effect has ended, that is, in the 19th game after the start of the gaseous omen possibility effect has started (AT start notification).

  FIG. 39 (c) shows a new rewrite setting from the 15th game in which the gaseous sickness possibility is produced due to the winning of the single sheet role + BB in the 15th game in the gaseous sickness possibility effect shown in FIG. 39 (a). An effect scenario of the special role possibility effect of the four games performed is shown (step S107 in FIG. 35). In this production scenario, it is suggested that the special role has been won by a continuous production using four games starting from the fifteenth game of the gasse precursor possibility production, and the next game in which the special role possibility production has been completed, That is, it is notified that the special role has been won in the nineteenth game after the start of the gaseous omen possibility effect production (bonus confirmation notification). Then, in the example shown in FIG. 39 (c), the bonus confirmation notification is continued until the special combination is won in the 23rd game from the start of the gaseous omen sign production effect.

  FIG. 39 (d) shows the precursory period of one game by winning the cherry in the last game (the 18th game since the start of the gasse precursor possibility production) shown in FIG. 39 (c). An example is shown in which AT start notification is given priority over bonus confirmation notification when is set. In other words, the nineteenth game after the start of the gaseous omen possibility production is a game in which the special combination possibility production ends and the bonus confirmation is performed, but the AT period becomes 0 and the AT start notification is performed. Since the game is also a game, in this case, the AT start notification is executed with priority, and the bonus confirmation notification is performed in the next game.

(Specific examples of production before and after the end of the AT game set)
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, a specific example of the effect performed on the liquid crystal display 27 before and after the end of the set of the AT game will be described separately for a case where the AT right (set) remains and a case where it is not. During the AT game, the liquid crystal display 27 displays information such as the number of remaining games in the AT game and the cumulative number of acquired games, and the information is rewritten in each game. As described above, in this embodiment, one set of AT games is set for 50 games, and the number of remaining games displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is one every time the number of AT games is consumed by one game. One is subtracted. In addition, the total number of acquisitions calculated by the acquisition number calculation means 112 is updated for each game and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and (b), when there are remaining sets of AT games, a state in which the stop operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is not performed in the final game of one set. Then, for example, images of “0 remaining games” and “acquired number △△ sheets” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are all stopped in the final game, the AT game (set) end effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as "AT game number OO games" indicating the total number of AT games to be continued. An image of “acquired number △△ number” indicating the acquired number (accumulated increase amount) calculated by the acquired number calculating unit 112 is displayed.

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

  On the other hand, when the AT right (set) does not remain, as shown in FIGS. 40C and 40D, until all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stop in the final game of the AT game (set). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as in the case where the AT right (set) remains. Subsequently, when the start switch 19 is operated in the next game, the rotation of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R starts. However, when the AT right does not remain, the display screen of the liquid crystal display 27 is normally displayed. Return. At this time, the mode of the AT shift lottery is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b, and if the background effect determined by the effect content determination means 202 based on the selection result is, for example, an "evening" background, the liquid crystal display 27 "Evening" background is displayed on the background screen. The display contents of the liquid crystal display 27 before and after the end of these AT rights are determined by the effect content determination means 202.

(Specific example of calculation of the number of acquisitions)
Next, the calculation of the acquired number by the acquired number calculating means 112 will be described by taking as an example a case where the AT right remains, and a case where a new AT right is acquired after the AT right is completed. For example, when the AT right remains, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), the acquired number calculation means 112 calculates the acquired number (total increase) until the end of the AT game (the first set), The acquired number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the end of the first set. By the way, even when the AT right remains, there is a case where a game effect is performed in which the AT game is temporarily ended and returned to the normal game, and the normal game is returned to the second set of the AT game after a precursor period. is there. In this case, when the first set ends, for example, the next game returns to the normal screen (“evening” background), and after a lapse of 32 games, the second set of the AT game starts. At this time, since the second set of the AT game has started within 50 games, the acquisition number calculation means 112 sets the start timing of the calculation of the acquisition number as the start of the first set and from here to the start of the second set. Is calculated (accumulated increase amount). Therefore, for example, if the number of acquired coins at the end of the first set is $ and there is no increase or decrease in medals from the end of the first set to the start of the second set, at the start of the second set Then, an image of “acquired number △△ sheets” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  Next, the case where the AT right does not remain will be described with reference to FIG. For example, when the AT game ends with no AT right remaining, the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the mode of the AT shift lottery, and the type of the background effect is selected by the effect content determination means 202 based on the mode. . Here, the “Evening” background is selected, and thereafter, the winning combination group “Cherry” or “Watermelon” is won, and after winning the AT transition lottery, the “Ahead AT game” ends after a precursor period. It is assumed that the "later AT game" has started in the 32nd game. As described above, when the "previous AT game" is completed and the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the mode of the AT shift lottery, the acquired number calculating means 112 sets the "later AT game" within 50 games. Does not include the number obtained in the "previous AT game", the calculation of the number obtained is started from the start time of the "later AT game". Therefore, in the later start game of the AT game, the images of “the remaining 50 games” and “the acquired number of sheets is 0” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. As described above, the increase amount notifying means for notifying the total increase amount of medals by the display function of the acquired number (total increase amount) by the liquid crystal display 27 is configured.

(Specific example of limiter operation)
Next, a specific example of the limiter operation will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 42, at the time of setting change as the starting point of the game in the slot machine 1, the mode selection lottery means 100b sets the mode selection lottery table 673 composed of the same type of data as at the end of the AT game. Is used to perform a mode selection lottery. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 performs a background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for setting change.

  Thereafter, after acquiring the AT right and starting the AT game after the precursor period, when the remaining of the AT period is 0 (YES in step S61 in FIG. 31), the notification determining means 100h sets the AT right number storing means When it is determined that the AT right number does not remain in 652 and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (NO in step S62 in FIG. 31), if the normal AT game end condition (specific end condition) is satisfied, the normal If the same type of mode selection lottery table 673 (see FIG. 13 (c)) is set to be used at the end of the AT game and at the end of the AT game by the limiter, the mode selection lottery means 100b A mode selection lottery is performed using a mode selection lottery table 673 composed of the same type of data as that used when the setting is changed. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 performs a background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for the end of the AT game. In the case where the AT period is temporarily interrupted and the special game is executed, the AT period game number counter 655 counts the number of AT game digestion games during the AT period based on one AT right and the total AT. The counting of the total number of games of the AT game executed after the transition to the AT period by the number-of-games counter 659 (the number of consumed AT games during the entire AT period based on all the granted AT rights) is suspended, and the special game is performed. Is completed and the AT game is restarted, and the counting by the AT period game number counter 655 and the total AT game number counter 659 is restarted.

  Subsequently, if a limiter condition (elapsed time end condition) is satisfied after the AT game is started, even if the AT period and the AT right still remain, both the remaining AT period and the remaining AT right are cleared and the AT is cleared. End the game. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being provided with too much profit, and thus it is possible to suppress an increase in the gambling of the player. At this time, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 composed of the same type of data as that for the setting change. In addition, the effect contents determination means 202 performs a background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for the end of the AT game. During the special game executed by temporarily interrupting the AT period, it is determined whether or not the limiter condition is satisfied based on the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 for which updating (counting) is interrupted.

  With this configuration, the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery table 675 (AT transition lottery mode) composed of the same type of data at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game. The lottery means 100d determines the grant of the AT game right using the same AT shift lottery table 675 for the probability mode selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b. That is, at the time of the setting change and the time of the end of the AT game, the advantage for the player regarding the AT shift lottery is the same. On the other hand, the effect content determination means 202 uses the background effect selection lottery table 758 composed of different types of data at the time of the setting change and at the time of the end of the AT game, and selects one of the plurality of types of background effects. It is determined whether to perform the background effect on the liquid crystal display 27. Therefore, the background effect can be executed with the contents suitable for each state when the setting is changed and when the AT game is ended. That is, the content of the background effect can be made different between when the setting is changed and when the AT game ends.

  For example, when the AT shift lottery table 675 (FIG. 16C) for the high-accuracy mode that is advantageous to the player is used to determine the grant of the AT game, the AT shift lottery table 675 is used as a background effect. There are two types of preparation effects (“evening” and “day”), in which the fixed effect (“evening”) that is determined to be for use, and the possible transition effect (“evening” and “day”) for the AT shift lottery table 675 may be for the high-accuracy mode. When the high-accuracy mode is selected at the time of setting change (first condition), the fixed effect (“night”) is not selected as the background effect. The background effect selection lottery table 758 in FIG. 24A. Is used to determine the background effect, and at the end of the AT game (the second condition), the background effect selection lottery table 758 in FIG. 24B in which the fixed effect (“night”) can be selected as the background effect is displayed. Use to determine the background effect It is possible. Therefore, when the setting is changed, a high-accuracy mode that is advantageous to the player can be selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b to enhance the interest of the player, and at the same time, the fixed effect (“night”) is performed as the background effect. By not doing so, it is possible to prevent the hall side from suffering excessive disadvantages.

  As shown in FIG. 42, at the time of ending the special game, the mode selection lottery means 100b sets the mode selection lottery table for the end of the special game composed of data of a different type from those for the setting change and for the end of the AT game. A mode selection lottery is performed using 673. In addition, the effect content determination means 202 performs a background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for the end of the special game.

  In this way, at the time of ending the special game, the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the lottery mode of the AT shift lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 constituted by data of a type different from that for the end of the AT game. . Therefore, after the state advantageous to the player due to the execution of the AT game ends, and after the state advantageous to the player due to the execution of the special game ends, the AT transition by the notification lottery means 100d. Since the lottery mode is changed, the interest of the player can be increased.

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

  First, the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is a special combination in which the game state includes the AT game (AT1), the game state (ART game (RT4 + AT1), the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), and the AT game (AT)). The internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) is updated every time one game is consumed. However, when the AT period is first shifted, the count value is set to satisfy the limiter condition. The condition may be set to 1500, and the value of the total AT right number counter 569 may be decremented by -1 each time one game of AT game is completed, or the count value may be set when the AT game is first shifted to the AT period. May be initialized to 0, and +1 is added to the count value of the total AT right number counter 569 every time the AT game is consumed for one game.

  Also, regarding the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 for determining whether or not the limiter condition is satisfied, the game state is changed from the game state including the AT game (AT1) to the special game (BB game (BB ′), Even when the game shifts to the RB game (RB ′)), it may be updated every time one game is consumed. In this way, after the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 first shifts to the AT period, one game is consumed in all game states including the special game while the AT right (AT period) remains. The count value of the total AT game number counter 659 satisfies the limiter condition during the special game in which the update of the AT period game number counter 655 for counting the number of AT game digested games is suspended. 1500 games). In this case, it is preferable to clear the remaining AT period and the remaining AT right and end the AT game without resuming the AT game when the special game ends. Note that the total AT right number counter 569 may start counting at the time of setting the AT right by winning the AT transfer lottery. (Counting starts during the precursor period).

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

(Modification of AT game start timing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 43 and FIG. 44, a modified example of the start timing of the AT game will be described.

1. Example in which the number of AT games is associated with the winning combination group as an AT right As shown in FIG. 43, in this modification, the small combination simultaneous winning (1) to (4) and the special combination simultaneous Winnings (5) to (7) are set, and the number of AT games to be given to each winning combination group is associated with each other. Then, except for the small role simultaneous winning (1) and the special role simultaneous winning (5), the winning role group (small role simultaneous winning (2) to (4), special role simultaneous winning ( In the case of winning in (6) and (7)), the game shifts to an AT period based on the number of games provided from the next game, and starts the AT game with the provided number of games. With this configuration, the number of AT games (the value of the AT) given to the result of the lottery is determined on a one-to-one basis, so that the interest can be further improved. Further, regarding the limiter condition, since the starting point of the start of counting the number of digested games in the AT game is clear, more excessive gambling can be suppressed.

  Next, an example of a game mode that can be implemented when a winning combination group is configured as shown in FIG. 43 will be described. In the following description, it is assumed that the role lottery using the winning combination group in FIG. 43 is performed in a state where the bonus (special role) is not carried over. For example, the special role simultaneous winning (5) to ( If the bonus is carried over after winning in any of 7), the same processing as described below may be performed using the role lottery table 671 without special role simultaneous winning, The right of the AT game may not be given.

  The stop control unit 106 (see FIG. 4), when simultaneously winning the watermelon, one-piece role 13, one-piece role 14, and special role (BB), watermelon> one-piece role 13, one-piece role 14> The stop control of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that the symbols corresponding to each combination in the priority order of the special combination are aligned on the activated line (middle line). For this reason, when one of the winning combination groups shown in FIG. 43 is won, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated so that the symbol corresponding to the watermelon is aligned with the active line, the winning combination group is won. Even so, the symbols corresponding to the watermelons are aligned on the middle line, so it is not possible to know which winning combination group has been won just by looking at the stopped symbols. Further, in this modification, when the winning combination group to which the number of AT games is given is won, an AT for notifying that the number of AT games has been given is provided by using an AT notification AT lamp (not shown) or the like. It is configured to provide notification.

  Therefore, when the small win simultaneous winning (1) shown in FIG. 43 is won, if the watermelon is aligned with the activated line without the AT lamp (not shown) for AT notification being turned on, the next game is started. Executing the special role gassing possibility production (see FIG. 23) can give the player an expectation that "they may have won BB". In addition, when the simultaneous winning of special role (5) is won, if the watermelon is aligned with the activated line without the AT lamp (not shown) for AT notification being turned on, the special role possibility is produced from the next game. By executing (see FIG. 22), it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation that “the player may have won BB”.

  In the case where the small role simultaneous winning (2) to (4) or the special role simultaneous winning (6) or (7) shown in FIG. 43 is won, the AT lamp is turned on to start the AT game from the next game. To start. At this time, for example, in the first three games of the AT game, a possibility effect that indicates whether the AT game is continued or whether or not the special role is won can be executed. For example, when the small role simultaneous winning (2) is won, the AT game is ended after a loss of three games. In addition, when the small role simultaneous winning (3) or (4) is won, the effect is “winning” and the AT game is continued (the remaining AT game is executed). In addition, when the special role simultaneous winning (6) or (7) is won, the special role winning is announced as a “winning” effect. Then, after the end of the bonus game (special game), the remaining AT game is executed.

  Note that if the small role simultaneous winning (2) is won, the AT game ends in three games. Therefore, the AT lamp may not be turned on in the first three games for executing the possibility effect. In this case, when the small role simultaneous winning (3) or (4) or the special role simultaneous winning (6) or (7) is won, the predetermined number of games ( The AT lamp may be turned on after performing an effect that indicates that the AT game of 50 games or more has been given.

  When the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated at the timing of dropping the watermelon, the stop control means 106 controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R according to the winning combination group that has been won. Will be

  By the way, in this modification, each winning combination group is associated with the number of AT games to be awarded on a one-to-one basis. However, the advantage amount obtained by the AT games awarded based on the same combination lottery result is obtained. As long as the expected value is always the same or substantially the same, the type of the AT game given to the winning combination lottery result may be any type. For example, the expected value of the number of AT games obtained in the first special pattern for providing 50 AT games and the additional special AT game for 10 games in the additional special zone for 10 games is 40 games. In the second pattern, since the expected value of the advantageous amount given to the player is substantially the same, if the result of the same lottery result is the same, a different pattern of the AT game (first pattern, 2 patterns). In the case of the second pattern, the number of AT games to be provided may be determined using a dedicated random number for determining the number of AT games and a dedicated lottery table.

  Further, the re-game combination may be associated with the number of AT game games to be provided. By doing so, a role lottery table 671 that is easy to win the replaying game and a role lottery table 671 that is hard to win the replaying game are prepared, and the two-lot drawing table 671 is switched according to the game situation. The expected value to which the game is given can be changed. That is, the case where the role lottery table 671 that is easy to win the replaying game is selected corresponds to the high-accuracy mode of the AT shift lottery, and the case where the role lottery table 671 that is difficult to win the replaying game is selected. , Corresponds to the low-accuracy mode of the AT transfer lottery.

2. Example in which AT transfer lottery and AT right number acquisition lottery are distinguished. As shown in FIG. 44, in this modification, an AT transfer lottery for determining whether to grant an AT right (FIG. 44 (a)) , (B)) and the AT right number lottery (FIG. 44 (c)) for determining the AT right number when the AT is won. That is, the AT right number lottery is uniformly performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 44C regardless of the execution timing of the AT shift lottery (cherry win, watermelon win).

  Therefore, regardless of the execution timing of the AT transfer lottery, when the AT is won, it is possible to always have a uniform expectation regarding the number of AT rights to be granted, so that the interest of the player can be improved. In addition, regardless of the execution timing of the AT transfer lottery, the expected value of the number of granted AT rights is the same, so that excessive gambling can be prevented. Also, the possibility that the limiter condition is satisfied (1500 games) can be expected to be satisfied with a certain probability regardless of the execution timing of the AT shift lottery, so that the test results at the time of the test hardly vary. be able to.

  Note that, in the case of this modified example, when an AT is won, a potential effect such as a precursor effect may be executed.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game by the limiter, the mode selection lottery means 100b uses the mode selection lottery table 673 composed of the same type of data to notify the information lottery means 100d. Of the AT transfer lottery. Therefore, after the limit gamer finishes the AT game, the AT transition lottery mode is selected by the same process as that at the time of the setting change. For example, the AT transition lottery more advantageous than at the time of the setting change is performed. The lottery mode is selected at the end of the AT game, and after the AT game ends, it is prevented that the player has excessive expectation that the right of the AT game will be re-assigned by the notification lottery means 100d in a short time. be able to.

  Also, at the end of the normal AT game, the mode of the AT shift lottery is selected by the same processing as that at the time of the setting change. Therefore, after the AT game is completed, the right of the AT game is re-granted in a short time by the notification lottery means 100d. It is possible to more effectively prevent the player from feeling excessive expectations of being performed. At the end of the normal AT game and at the end of the AT game by the limiter, the mode selection lottery means 100b uses the mode selection lottery table 673 (FIG. 13C) composed of the same type of data. Since the AT shift lottery mode is selected, data load can be reduced by sharing data.

  In addition, when the number of games between bonus games reaches 1500 games, an AT right is always granted. If an advantageous state such as a bonus game cannot be obtained for a long period of time, the AT game right is granted and the game is granted. It is possible to provide a playability of compensating for a part of the player's loss. In addition, even if the period during which the bonus game is not won is within 1500 games, when the predetermined number of games has been exhausted, the game number AT transition lottery is performed. However, even if the lottery is performed, the right to the AT game is guaranteed. The count of the number of games between the bonus games to be provided is continued without being cleared. In this way, when 1500 games are not won in the bonus game, the game property of granting the right of the AT game and making up for a part of the loss is not unnecessarily cleared, so that it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from lowering. .

  The timing of performing the mode selection lottery at the time of the setting change is the time of operating the start switch 19 or the operation relating to the setting change after the setting change process, and the timing of performing the mode selection lottery at the time of the end of the AT game is the timing of the AT game. Even when the same mode selection lottery process is performed at the time of operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R of the third stop reel of the final game, that is, at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game, an opportunity to start the process is given. Since these operations are different, each mode selection lottery process can be performed at an appropriate timing.

  In addition, since the determination whether the set value matches the design value is performed both at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game, the current set value is obtained by cheating at the time of setting change. Not only can the possibility be determined, but also at the end of the AT game, it becomes easier to determine the possibility that the terminated AT right has been obtained by fraudulent acts.

  Further, the output setting means 113 sets the signal to be output to the outside in order to set a signal specifying that the signal is not in the AT game (during the AT period) both at the time of setting change and at the time of the end of the AT game. When the setting is changed while the game is not being played, a signal specifying that the game is being played in the AT can be prevented from being output to the outside.

  In addition, regardless of whether or not the AT right remains, the same effect (effect at the end) is performed at the end of one AT right (set). Is expected to remain, and this can enhance the interest of the player.

  In addition, even if an advantageous state such as a bonus game or an AT game ends, the acquired number calculating means 112 determines that if another advantageous state is acquired within 50 games, the total acquired number ( The cumulative increase amount is calculated, but if all the acquired AT rights are completed and the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the selection lottery in the mode of the AT shift lottery, another advantage is obtained within 50 games. Even if the state is acquired, it is calculated again from "0". In this way, it is possible to provide the player with an appropriate effect without increasing the cumulative increase amount of medals obtained in one advantageous state.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control board 63 with high security is used for determining whether or not to shift to the informing state that is advantageous to the player and for the precursor period that affects the degree of loss of the player. With regard to the gaseous omen period that is determined by the functions provided and does not affect the player's advantage, the functions of the sub-control board 73, which is less secure than the main control board 63, are determined so that the main CPU 61 Unjust acts on the slot machine 1 can be effectively prevented without increasing the control load.

  Further, conventionally, the parameters related to the control of the rendering device have been handled by the function provided in the sub-control board 73. However, among the parameters related to the control of the rendering device, only the parameters that affect the payout rate of medals are selected. By controlling the main control board 63 with high security, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal acts on the slot machine 1 without excessively increasing the control load of the main CPU 61.

  By the way, the difficulty level of the bonus prize largely depends on the arrangement state of the symbols related to the bonus prize on each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and the combination state of the bonus combination with the small combination or the replay combination. However, the slot machine generally has a different symbol arrangement of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R for each model, and also has a different combination of winning combinations. In addition, it is necessary to make the notification method and notification timing control procedure different for each model. On the other hand, an AT game is a game that is managed by a start timing and a period (the number of games) that does not depend on a model, so that control regarding the AT game can be shared even if the model is different. Therefore, by managing the parameters related to the AT game in the main control board 63, the control of the AT game can be made common to a plurality of different types of models, so that the development of the slot machine can be facilitated.

  Unlike the bonus game which is generated by the symbol combination and is affected by the skill of the player, the AT game managed in a period (the number of games) not depending on the skill of the player is not limited to the determination of the start of the AT game, Since the precursor period is also managed by the main control board 63, assuming that the skill of the player is at the highest level, it is only necessary to analyze the control parameters of the main control board 63 with respect to the set payout rate when developing the slot machine 1. Can be reliably determined.

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

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, the “AT period” is managed by the number of games, but the management method of the “AT period” is not limited to the number of games. For example, the “AT period” may be managed based on the number of times the specific combination has been won, or the “AT period” may be managed based on time.

  Further, each scenario setting table 754, 755, 756, 757 shown in FIG. 6 may include a plurality of types of effect scenarios for the same period (the number of games), and these are effect scenarios for the same period. An effect scenario may be designed so that the degree of expectation of AT winning or special role winning differs depending on the type. Further, each of the scenario setting tables 754, 755, 756, 757 may have a dedicated effect scenario, may have an effect scenario shared with each other, or may have a dedicated effect scenario and a shared effect scenario. Both may be provided.

  Meanwhile, in a slot machine (AT machine) having an AT function, for example, as described in paragraph 0263 of JP-A-2014-184162, paragraph 0006 and paragraphs 0374 to 0378 of JP-A-2014-30674, , 6000 games and 17500 games are performed. In this inspection item, if the payout rate = b / a * 100 indicating the percentage of the total payout number b paid out with respect to the total input number a within the number of games is equal to or more than a certain value, Some of the tests are "non-conforming". (Specifically, 150% for 6000 games and 120% for 17500 games)

  In addition, some AT machines are provided with a specific opportunity that is advantageous to the player such that when the player wins at one AT winning opportunity, the number of obtained pieces that the player can expect becomes a certain value or more. Japanese Patent Publication No. -3098 describes that a plurality of stocks can be obtained at one opportunity. Here, in the above-described performance test, the payout rate based on the consumption of the predetermined number of games is used as a criterion, but when the predetermined number of games is consumed without winning a specific opportunity, the specific opportunity is considered. There is a possibility that the payout rate is not determined, and the gambling property of the slot machine may not be sufficiently confirmed, and it may not be possible to judge whether or not the slot machine has an appropriate gambling property in a performance test. .

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine according to the present invention, as a first measure for appropriately determining the gambling of the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 is provided with a player whose expected number of obtained players is equal to or more than a certain value. It is preferable that the advantageous occurrence probability of the specific opportunity is configured to occur with a higher probability than the reciprocal of the specific number, which is one of the predetermined number of games of the performance test. For example, if the specific number is 6000 games, the specific opportunity may be configured to occur with a probability of 1/6000 or more. By doing so, it is expected that a specific opportunity will be generated once in the game of the specified number of games, so that the payout rate can be determined based on the occurrence of the specific opportunity in the performance test, and a slot having an appropriate gambling property can be determined. It is possible to appropriately determine whether or not the machine is a machine.

  In the performance test, a payout rate is determined by using a special number of games larger than a specific number. There is a slot machine provided with a plurality of specific occasions. In preparation for such a case, as a second measure for appropriately determining the gambling property in the slot machine 1, when the probability of occurrence of each specific opportunity is expressed as a fraction with the numerator being 1, each specific opportunity is It is preferable that the sum of the denominator values is smaller than the special number. For example, the special number is 17500 (the specific number is 6000), and when there are three specific triggers, the occurrence probability of each specific trigger is 1/6000, 1/5500, 1 / Set to 5500. At this time, the total value of the denominator is 6000 + 5500 + 5500 = 17000 <17500. In this way, by preventing the sum of the denominators from becoming a large value, it is possible to determine whether the slot machine has appropriate gambling without excessive gambling without providing a specific opportunity more than necessary. Can be appropriately determined.

  In addition, within the number of games played by the performance test, the number of games for which the limiter condition is satisfied (hereinafter, also referred to as “limiter frequency”) is used to check the maximum acquisition performance by the limiter as well as the specific opportunity. It is good to be less than 10% of the maximum number of games (more preferably, less than 8% (about 1400 games)). This makes it easier to reach the limiter count at which the maximum performance is achieved when a specific opportunity occurs, so that it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation where the actual maximum acquisition performance cannot be confirmed in the performance test.

  In addition, the limiter count may be set so that the advantageous state (AT period) does not end when the game progresses in the shortest time and the game time exceeds 2 hours. This makes it possible to keep the player from having an excessive sense of expectation due to the continuation of the advantageous state for a long period of time, thereby preventing the player from getting into the game.

  Further, the specific opportunity may include an opportunity that the advantageous state (AT period) up to the limiter count continues at the time of winning. In this way, the maximum acquisition performance can be achieved irrespective of the subsequent lottery results only by winning at a specific opportunity, so that the maximum acquisition performance can easily appear in the performance test without considering other factors. it can.

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

  Further, instead of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT is used, and a plurality of symbols are sequentially displayed on the image display device. You may. Also, the number of rotating reels may be two or more, and may be set to an optimal number as appropriate according to the game mode.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (gaming machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means) ), 100 ... game control means (game state control means), 100 j ... game state setting means, 103 ... lottery means, 659 ... total AT game number counter (reportable game state counting means)

Claims (1)

A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. In a gaming machine that grants a bonus to a player in response,
Role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of roles including a specific role having a different degree of advantage to be imparted to a player according to the operation mode of the stop operation means,
When the result of the lottery by the role lottery means is the winning of the specific role, control is performed to a game state including a notifiable game state capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player who is notified of a highly advantageous operation mode. Game state control means,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game state setting means for setting a non-notifiable game state that is not the notifiable game state,
In the non-notifiable game state, the start of counting is started based on the transition of the notifiable game state, and a notifiable game state counting means for counting a continuous period until the end of the notifiable game state,
With
The notifiable gaming state counting means is configured to switch from the notifying gaming state to a gaming state different from the non-notifying gaming state and to a gaming state in which the right to play the special game is interrupted. Continue counting the duration,
The predetermined condition is a first condition in which a specific end condition is satisfied in the notifiable game state, and a continuation in which the notifiable game state counting means counts without the specific end condition being satisfied in the notification possible game state. A second condition that satisfies an elapse-time ending condition when a predetermined period elapses.

Images