JP6677534B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, halting the variable display of the variable display unit to derive a display result. And a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally has a variable display section having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on an outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state in which a prescribed bet amount is set. When the reel starts rotating and the stop switch is operated to stop the reel rotation, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, a symbol combination is displayed as a combination of display results, The winning is generated by deriving the role.

  The types of roles include small roles, special roles, and replays. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small win is derived on the pay line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of the small win. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is derived on the winning line, the gaming state can be shifted to a special gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the display result corresponding to the replaying game is derived on the pay line, the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal for setting the bet amount.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a slot machine that prompts a player to suppress a game when a suppression difference number that is a difference between a past maximum difference number and a past minimum difference number exceeds 2,000 (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). Furthermore, in this slot machine, when no medal is inserted for more than two hours, it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, and the difference number for suppression is initialized.

JP 2014-188245 A

  According to the slot machine described in Patent Literature 1, there is no consideration of the relationship between the establishment of the end condition and the state of being controlled, so that there is a problem that the interest in the game cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving amusement of a game by a relationship between establishment of an end condition and a state under control. .

(1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the variable display unit stops displaying the variable display to derive a display result, and a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of generating a prize according to the display result includes:
A plurality of types including a first gaming state (for example, a base RT state such as RT1) and a second gaming state (for example, RT0 or RT2) having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the first gaming state. A game state control means for controlling the game state to one of the game states (for example, a process of controlling the game state by the main control unit 41);
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state (for example, AT) (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Advantageous state control means (for example, processing for controlling to CZ by the main control unit 41) for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, CZ) having a higher degree of advantage regarding control to the specific state than for a normal state (for example, non-CZ). ,
Counting means (for example, S16 in FIG. 18 and S64 in FIG. 19, and FIG. 20) for counting the number of unit games executed (eg, the number of games after CZ winning) after the control to the advantageous state is determined. (A process of counting the number of games by the main control unit 41) as shown in S34).
The specific state control means controls the specific state when the number of unit games (for example, the number of counted games) counted by the counting means reaches an upper limit number (for example, 1500 games) during the specific state. (For example, as shown in S82 of FIG. 21 and S55 of FIG. 22, the initialization process is executed to terminate the AT), and
The number of unit games counted by the counting means is initialized in the normal state in the first game state (for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the count of the number of counted games is not performed during RT1. It ends when it becomes CZ),
The advantageous state control means terminates the advantageous state when an end condition is satisfied in the advantageous state in the first game state (for example, when 10 games are exhausted in CZ) (see FIG. 23, for example). As shown in (a), when the game state when 10 games are consumed in the CZ is RT1, the CZ ends.) When the end condition is satisfied in the advantageous state in the second game state, the advantageous state is satisfied. The termination of the state is prohibited (for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (c), if the game state when 10 games are consumed in the CZ is RT0, the CZ does not end).

  According to such a configuration, the advantageous state ends when the end condition is satisfied in the advantageous state in the first game state, while the advantageous state ends when the end condition is satisfied in the advantageous state in the second game state. do not do. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the advantageous condition end condition is satisfied during the second game state, and the gaming state is changed to the second game state before the advantageous state end condition is satisfied. The player can enjoy the gaming property of aiming to be controlled by the player. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved by the relationship between the establishment of the advantageous condition end condition and the game state under control.

(2) In the slot machine of the above (1),
The end condition is that the number of unit games controlled to the advantageous state reaches a predetermined number (for example, CZ ends when 10 games are consumed in CZ).
The advantageous state control means continues the control to the advantageous state for the predetermined number of times when the end condition is satisfied in the advantageous state in the second game state (see FIG. 23 (c), for example). As shown, when the game state when the 10 games are consumed in the CZ is RT0, the CZ is controlled again for the 10 games).

  According to such a configuration, when the end condition is satisfied in the advantageous state during the second game state, the control to the advantageous state is continued for a predetermined number of times, so that the end condition of the advantageous state is set during the second game state. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the case is established.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
Bet amount setting means for setting a bet amount for executing a game using a game value (for example, a process for setting a bet amount by the main control unit 41);
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated by a player to derive a display result;
A notifying means for notifying an operation procedure of the deriving operation means (for example, a process of executing a suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91);
An awarded display result (for example, a middle bell or a downward-sloping bell) accompanied by the award of a gaming value (for example, eight medals) larger than the gaming value (for example, three medals) used when the bet amount is set. ) Is determined (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether to permit the derivation of
The notifying unit notifies an operating procedure corresponding to the result of the display when the control to the advantageous state is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, when the push order bell is elected). Suggested navigation is executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the assignment display result accompanied by the assignment of the gaming value larger than the gaming value used when the bet amount is set. Is notified, the control to the advantageous state can be easily informed to the player.

(4) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated by a player to derive a display result;
A notifying means for notifying an operation procedure of the deriving operation means (for example, a process of executing a suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91);
Predetermination means (for example, determining whether or not derivation of a notification target display result (for example, a navigation target combination such as a pressing order bell or a pressing order lip) in which an operation procedure is notified by the notification means in the specific state is allowed (for example, , A process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41).
The notifying unit notifies the operating procedure corresponding to the notification target display result when the control to the advantageous state is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the pressing order bell wins). Suggestion navigation is executed at the time and when the push order lip is won.)

  According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the notification target display result in which the operation procedure is reported in the specific state is reported. Can be easily informed.

(5) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated by a player to derive a display result;
A notifying means for notifying an operation procedure of the deriving operation means (for example, a process of executing a suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91);
Predetermination means (for example, a main control unit) for determining whether to permit derivation of a transition display result accompanied by a transition of a gaming state (for example, a promotion replay accompanied by a transition to RT0 or a special replay accompanied by a transition to RT2). 41 for performing an internal lottery).
The notifying unit notifies the operating procedure corresponding to the shift display result when the control to the advantageous state is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 29A, a shift role election such as promotion replay or special replay) is performed. Sometimes suggestion navigation is performed).

  According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the transition display result accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is notified, so that the player can easily understand the control to the advantageous state. I can let you know.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5),
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated by a player to derive a display result;
Notifying means for notifying the operating procedure of the deriving operating means (for example, processing for executing a suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91),
The notifying unit notifies the operating procedure when the control to the advantageous state is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the suggestion navigation is executed when the control is controlled by the CZ1). ),
The advantageous state control means performs control to the advantageous state after the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is completed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the suggested navigation period ends). Is controlled by the CZ from the next game after the game that has been executed).

  Control may be performed from the game in which the notification of the operation procedure has been completed by the notification means to the advantageous state, or the game following the notification in which the notification of the operation procedure has been completed by the notification means, or the subsequent game may be switched to the advantageous state. May be performed.

  According to such a configuration, the control to the advantageous state is performed after the notification of the operation procedure is finished, so that the control to the advantageous state can be easily informed to the player.

(7) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (5),
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated by a player to derive a display result;
Notifying means for notifying the operating procedure of the deriving operating means (for example, processing for executing a suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91),
The notifying unit notifies the operating procedure when the control to the advantageous state is performed (for example, when the control is performed by the CZ1 as shown in FIGS. 28 (a), (b) and 29 (c)). The suggestion navigation is executed),
The advantageous state control means performs control to the advantageous state from when the notification of the operation procedure by the notifying means is started (for example, as shown in FIGS. 28 (a), (b) and 29 (c)). , The game in which the execution of the suggestion navigation is started is controlled by the CZ1).

  According to such a configuration, the control to the advantageous state is performed from when the notification of the operation procedure is started, so that the control to the advantageous state can be easily informed to the player.

(8) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (7),
Special advantageous state control means (for example, a process of controlling to CZ2 by the main control unit 41) for controlling a special advantageous state (for example, CZ2) in which the degree of advantage regarding control to the specific state is higher than the advantageous state.
Advantageous state determination means (for example, main control) for determining whether to perform control to the advantageous state based on a determination value extracted from determination values (for example, 1 to 65536) belonging to a predetermined range in the normal state. A process of executing the CZ1 lottery by the unit 41);
Special advantage state determining means (for example, for determining whether to perform control to the special advantage state based on a determination value extracted from determination values (for example, 1 to 65536) belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state (for example, , A process of executing a CZ2 lottery by the main control unit 41).
The advantageous state determination means determines control to the advantageous state when a specific determination value (for example, 1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the normal state (see FIG. 15 (a)),
The special advantageous state determining means determines control to the special advantageous state when the specific determination value (for example, 1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state ( For example, see FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when the specific determination value is extracted in the normal state, the control to the advantageous state in which the degree of advantage regarding the control to the specific state increases is performed, while the specific determination value is extracted in the advantageous state. In this case, control is performed to a special advantageous state in which the degree of advantage relating to control to the specific state is higher than in the advantageous state, so that the interest in the game can be improved with respect to the stepwise transition to the state in which the degree of advantage is increased.

(9) In the slot machine of any of the above (1) to (8),
Advantageous state determination means (for example, main control) for determining whether to perform control to the advantageous state based on a determination value extracted from determination values (for example, 1 to 65536) belonging to a predetermined range in the normal state. A process of executing the CZ1 lottery by the unit 41);
Specific state determining means (for example, a main state) that determines whether to perform control to the specific state based on a determination value extracted from determination values (for example, 1 to 65536) belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state. A process of executing an initial winning lottery by the control unit 41).
The specific state determination means determines control to the specific state when the specific determination value (for example, 1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 31 (b)).

  According to such a configuration, the control to the advantageous state is performed when the specific determination value is extracted in the normal state, while the control to the specific state is performed when the specific determination value is extracted in the advantageous state. Therefore, the process of determining whether or not to make a state transition does not become complicated.

(10) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (1) to (9),
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated by a player to derive a display result;
A notifying means for notifying an operation procedure of the deriving operation means (for example, a process of executing a suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91);
Predetermining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result allowing derivation,
The advantageous state control means performs control to the advantageous state when derivation of a specific display result is permitted by the preliminary determination means in the normal state, while controlling the predetermined display result by the preliminary determination means. When the derivation is permitted, the control to the advantageous state is not performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, when the weak cherry is elected, the control is set to CZ1 while the weak cherry is elected. Sometimes not controlled by CZ1),
The notifying unit is configured to perform the control to the advantageous state based on the derivation of the specific display result being permitted and the control to the advantageous state based on the derivation of the predetermined display result being permitted. Regardless of whether the operation is performed, the operation procedure is notified (see, for example, FIGS. 25A and 25B).

  According to such a configuration, when the operation procedure is notified, the control to the advantageous state is not necessarily performed. Therefore, it is necessary to make the player pay attention to whether the control to the advantageous state is performed. Can improve the interest of the game.

(11) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (10),
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated by a player to derive a display result;
A notifying means for notifying an operation procedure of the deriving operation means (for example, a process of executing a suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91);
Predetermining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result allowing derivation,
The advantageous state control means performs control to the advantageous state when derivation of a specific display result is permitted by the preliminary determination means in the normal state, while controlling the predetermined display result by the preliminary determination means. When the derivation is permitted, the control to the advantageous state is not performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, when the weak cherry is elected, the control is set to CZ1 while the weak cherry is elected. Sometimes not controlled by CZ1),
The notifying unit notifies the operating procedure a plurality of times or more (for example, two times) when the control to the advantageous state is performed based on the derivation of the specific display result being permitted. When the control to the advantageous state is not performed based on the fact that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, the operation procedure is notified a number of times less than the specific number of times (for example, once) (for example, FIG. 25). (See (a) and (c)).

  According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to whether or not the operation procedure is notified for a specific number of times, and pays attention to whether or not the control to the advantageous state is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for explaining the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of re-gaming, the combination of symbols of re-gaming, and technical matters related to re-gaming. It is a figure for explaining the symbol combination of a transition appearance, and a technical matter related to a transition appearance. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure showing the outline of a game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the winning combination permitted by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. It is a figure for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. It is a figure for explaining CZ lottery. It is a figure for explaining AT lottery. It is a figure for explaining a digestion game number lottery. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a normal section process executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous zone process (CZ related) which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous section process (AT related) which a main control part performs. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a counter reset process executed by a main control unit. 9 is a flowchart illustrating end standby section processing executed by a main control unit. 5 is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ. 5 is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ. 5 is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ. 5 is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ. 5 is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to the AT. It is an example of the timing chart for demonstrating various processes regarding CZ in a modification. It is an example of the timing chart for demonstrating various processes regarding CZ in a modification. It is an example of a timing chart for explaining winning notification in a modification. It is a figure for explaining CZ lottery and AT lottery in a modification.

  Embodiments for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments. In the following embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and a transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Thus, a predetermined effect can be performed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged side by side in the housing 1a through the see-through window 3 through the transmission window 51b of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel).

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display unit is shown as being constituted by physical reels, it may be constituted by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  A medal insertion part 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout port 9 for paying out medals and speakers 53 and 54 are provided below the front door 1b.

  In the front door 1b, a specified number of bets set according to a game state is set as an example of an operating means within a credit range stored as a game value (medal number) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when the game is performed, a settlement switch 10, which is operated when the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned, a start switch 7, which is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L, 2C, There are provided stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which are operated when stopping the rotation of the 2R, an effect switch 56 for use in the effect, and the like.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information on the game as an example of a notifying unit. The gaming display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of paid out medals and an error code at the time of error, and a set bet. 1 BET LED 14 for notifying the number, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, a start effective LED 18 for notifying that a start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is possible, a start switch Waiting LED 19 to notify that the player is in the wait state after the operation of Step 7 (because a certain period has not elapsed since the previous game started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are waiting to start rotating), after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in. Further, the front door 1b is provided with a winning notification LED 70 for notifying a CZ winning or an AT winning by turning on an LED lamp as an example of a notifying means. The CZ winning and the AT winning will be described later.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) is set by inserting a medal into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the pay line LN becomes valid, the operation on the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the bet amount set, that amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of the symbols displayed in the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of the winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of pay lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the winning is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbols in a fluctuating manner, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping the operation, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, lower, and lower tiers of the perspective window 3. When the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player in accordance with the winning, and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect in accordance with the command, a drive power supply for electric components And an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside. The external output board 1000 can also output a test signal used for testing the slot machine 1 to an external test device.

  The game control board 40 progresses the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and informs the user of the game (not shown in FIG. 4). The display devices such as the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. The game control board 40 controls the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

  On the game control board 40, a circuit configuration such as the main control unit 41 (exemplified in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) is mounted. The main control unit 41 performs processing relating to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like (not shown).

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56, and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control substrate 90 in FIG. 4).

  The effect control board 90 is provided with a circuit configuration such as a sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing a performance, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the performance control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I / O port 91d, and the like. The power supply board 101 is connected to a hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (the ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the bet amount to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in an internal lottery or the like. The set value is made up of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate decreasing as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, in terms of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. Become.

  To change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 turned on, the set value read from the RAM is displayed on the set value display 24 as a display value, and the set value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operated from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (set value) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  Note that the condition may be changed to a setting change condition on condition that “power ON” + “setting key ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized change of the setting when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, once the mode is shifted to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door 1b until an end condition for terminating the setting change state (the setting key is turned OFF after the set value is established) is satisfied. You may make it. Thereby, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent a trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  To confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned ON in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is not possible, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off, thereby terminating the setting confirmation state and returning to a state in which the game can proceed.

  It is also possible to shift to the setting confirmation state on condition that “setting key ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an incorrect setting check in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the mode is shifted to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door 1b until the end condition (setting key OFF operation) for terminating the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Is also good. Thus, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[command]
A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout to the sub control unit 91. Multiple types including end command, game status command, standby command, hit command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, navigation command, AT winning command, and CZ winning command Send a command.

  The BET command is a command capable of specifying the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the bet number. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. In a state where the specified number of bets has not been set, a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to operate the bet number. Sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when a bet amount setting operation is performed, the sub control unit 91 can specify that the bet amount setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command capable of specifying the number of medals stored as credit. The credit command is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and is transmitted when medals are inserted and credits are added in a state where a prescribed number of bets is set.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the game is started by operating the start switch 7. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the result of the internal lottery by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify execution of a freeze. The freeze command is transmitted when the freeze is executed. The freeze is control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined delay time (freeze time). In the present embodiment, a freeze is executed when an ART described later ends.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  The reel stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the relevant reel, and the area number of the stop position of the relevant reel. Command. The reel stop command is transmitted every time the stop control accompanying the stop operation of each reel is performed. By receiving the reel stop command, the sub control unit 91 can specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated.

  The winning determination command is a command capable of specifying the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels stop and a winning determination is made.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals. The payout start command is transmitted when the payout of medals due to winning or the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is transmitted when payout of medals due to winning and credit settlement ends.

  The game state command is a command capable of specifying the game state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining games of RT. The game state command is transmitted at the end of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the game state command includes information capable of specifying the number of counted games and the net increase in count, which will be described later, and the number of remaining games and the net increase in number of times until the limit process described below is executed. Contains possible information.

  The standby command is a command indicating transition to the standby state. When the standby command is entered and a transition is made to a standby state after a certain period of time without a bet amount set after the end of one game, the payout of medals by settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the bet amount) is completed. It is transmitted after the payout end command is transmitted.

  The stop command is a command indicating occurrence or release of a stop state. A stop command indicating occurrence of a stop state is transmitted when the stop state is controlled, and a stop command indicating release of the stop state is transmitted when the reset state is performed and the stop state is released. Is done.

  The error command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of an error state and the type of the error state. When an error is determined, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error state is transmitted when the error state is controlled, and an error command indicating the release of the error state when the reset state is released and the error state is released. Is sent.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption. The return command is transmitted when the main control unit 41 starts up and returns to the control state before the power failure.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the set value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and at the end of the setting change state, a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. The sub control unit 91 initializes the control state of the main control unit 41 with the transition to the setting change state, so that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. It can be specified.

  The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When shifting to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is transmitted, and at the end of the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the end of the setting confirmation is transmitted.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). The door command changes the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 (from ON to OFF) at power-on, at the end of one game (after the end of the game, but before the setting of the bet amount of the next game can be started). , From OFF to ON).

  The operation detection command is a switch whose detection state (ON / OFF) has changed among the operation switches (MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and ON whether the detection state has changed from OFF to ON. The command indicates whether the state has changed from OFF to OFF, and the detection state (ON / OFF) of another switch. The operation detection command is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes.

  The navigation command is a command that can specify an operation procedure corresponding to the winning combination. The navigation command is transmitted when the player wins a later-described navigation target combination during the AT and at the time of execution of a suggestion navigation described later.

  The AT winning command is a command that can specify the result of the AT lottery and the start timing of the AT.

  The sub-control unit 91 controls output of various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 based on the command received from the main control unit 41.

[Winning prize, transition roll]
5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to the winning combinations.

  BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations accompanied by a shift to an advantageous state of a bonus. The payout amount columns of BB1 and BB2 indicate the conditions for ending the bonus transferred by winning. Each bonus is ended by paying out a predetermined number of medals or more. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus becomes 351 or more.

  The gaming state column shown in FIG. 6 shows a gaming state to be shifted at the time of winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, in the case of the falling replay in FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is "bell-replay-bell", which is controlled to RT1 when a prize is won, and the value to be given is a replay.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination at the transition. As for the transition roll, any one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 shown in FIG. In the case where the stoppage is performed and the winning upper bell is missed, the result is that the winning line LN is aligned. When the transition outcome stops on the pay line LN during RT0, RT2, and RT3, the process proceeds to RT1.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and the RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the replays are performed at RT0 to RT4 where the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replaying game column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9), and the winning probability of the small role is between RT0 and RT4. From among a plurality of types of gaming states including bonuses that are more improved than before, the game is controlled to any one of the corresponding gaming states until the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied (shown along the arrow in FIG. 8). (See the winning condition or the result, the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9).

  When one of BB1 and BB2 is won, it is controlled to RT4. The winning flag set when one of BB1 and BB2 is won is carried over until a winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is continuously controlled from the BB winning to the BB winning. During RT4, the player wins the replay with a probability higher than that during RT1 and RT3 and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the replay part in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). The replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small role can be won without missing. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is determined by the sum of the number of medals paid out in the case of winning the small winning combination during RT4 without losing the medals or the medals used for setting the number of medals or credits during RT4. It is set to the probability that the number of medals will not increase and the number of medals will not increase. If a BB prize occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled and the bonus is ended by paying out the number of medals described above with reference to FIG. 5, and the RT3 is controlled. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each type of RT (the circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate the replays to be drawn).

[Lots for lottery]
FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. In the lottery target column, the name is shown, and in the gaming state column, for each type of RT, a circle indicates that the lottery target is a lottery target, and the numerical value below the circle indicates the winning probability. It shows the number of relevant judgment values. For example, Bell is a lottery target combination that wins 360/65536 in any of the states of RT0 to RT3. In addition, cherry (weak cherry 1,2, strong cherry, middle cherry) and watermelon (weak watermelon 1,2, strong watermelon) may be elected simultaneously with BB, or may be elected independently without simultaneous election with BB. is there. In addition, during RT4, the bonus lottery is not performed, but the internal lottery is performed using the number of judgment values shown in parentheses so that the winning probability of the winning combination (simultaneous winning combination) that can be simultaneously won with the bonus is the same as that of other RTs. Is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target combination only when controlled by RT2. In addition, during the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as the lottery target combination, and it is determined that the winning is performed with an extremely high probability (for example, 64000/65536). The middle bell is a part that can generate a winning regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus period, regardless of the operation timing and the operation procedure, the middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. For this reason, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing combinations of winning combinations included in the lottery target combinations. For example, the weak cherry 1 includes the lower cherry, and the weak cherry 2 includes the lower cherry and the one-sheet combination 2. In addition, the weak watermelon 1 includes a watermelon that descends to the right, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon, and the weak watermelon 2 includes a watermelon that lowers to the right, an upper watermelon, a middle watermelon, and a single sheet 2.

  Among the lottery targets, the bonuses 1 to 12 are positions where BB1 or BB2 and a predetermined winning combination such as weak cherry or bell are read out at the same time and can be won. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, different determination values are set for bonus 1 to bonus 12. For this reason, it is the advantage for the player, and the ratio (hereinafter, also referred to as reliability) that the BB1 or BB2 is actually simultaneously won when the simultaneous winning combination is won is determined by the bonus 6 or the bonus 12 or the like. The number of judgment values is determined so that the middle cherry included is the highest, followed by the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, and the weak watermelon, and the bell is lowest.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a stop operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each winning lottery target winning, reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the right symbol combination to be stopped on the winning line LN is performed. For example, when one of the weak cherries 1 and the weak cherries 2 is won, the reel control is performed such that the lower cherries are preferentially drawn on the pay line LN. For this reason, the player cannot recognize which of the weak cherry 1 and the weak cherry 2 has been won based on the winning result (the derived symbol combination). Further, when one of the weak watermelon 1 and the weak watermelon 2 has been won, a reel control is performed in which the lower watermelon or the upper watermelon is preferentially drawn to the winning line LN over the middle watermelon. For this reason, the player cannot recognize which of the weak watermelon 1 and the weak watermelon 2 has been won based on the winning result (the derived symbol combination).

  Further, when the replay GR1 is won, if the pressing order is left middle right, the promotion replay 1 is derived, and if the pressing order is other than left middle right, the normal replay is derived. Also, for example, when the left bell is won, if the pressing order is the first left stop, a downward-sloping bell is derived, and if the pressing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition outcome. Is derived.

  The replays GR1 to GR6, the replays GR11 to GR13, and the replays GR21 to GR23 have different replaying roles (replays) depending on the operation procedure (pressing order) of the stop switch by the player. Name. The left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 have different winning combinations (bells) according to the operation procedure (push order) of the stop switch by the player. Also called a bell.

  The pressing order in which the promoted replays 1 and 2 win when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the pressing order in which normal replays win is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. The pressing order in which the normal replay wins when one of the replays GR11 to GR13 is won is also called a correct answer procedure, and the pressing order in which the fall replay wins is also called an incorrect answer procedure. The pressing order in which the special replay wins when one of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the pressing order in which the normal replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. In addition, the push order in which a middle bell or a downward-sloping bell wins when one of the push order bells is won is also called the correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the upper bell wins or the transition outcome is derived is incorrect. Also called.

  In the present embodiment, when a push order bell or a push order lip is won during an AT, a navigation effect for notifying a correct answer procedure is executed. For this reason, the pressing order bell and the pressing order lip are also referred to as navigation target roles.

  In a narrow sense, the “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. Since the payout of the medals and the transition of the game state are performed after the setting and the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, these additional processes are also broadly included in the "game".

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 controls a single game by performing a game process. In the game process, first, a BET process for bet amount setting, credit settlement, and bet amount settlement is performed.

  After the bet amount is set, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) for determining whether or not a winning is allowed (internal lottery) is performed. For example, the random number circuit updates a determination value belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts the judgment value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. Then, if the extracted determination value falls within a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target combination (for example, 1 to 100 in the case of weak cherry 1), the corresponding lottery target The role is determined. When the lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag for the lower tier cherry and a winning flag for one winning combination are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are displayed when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation processing, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, and then the stop switches 8L, 8C , 8R, and stops the rotation of the reel in response to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation processing, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is performed in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period (validation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is delayed). After the execution of the freeze effect process for activating the stop game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are activated, and the game is shifted to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation processing ends, a prize determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like) for determining whether or not a prize has occurred based on the symbol combination on the prize line. Done. Further, the state is controlled to the state shown in FIG. 8 according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination processing ends, a payout processing is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added in accordance with the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, a process related to controlling the termination of the bonus by counting the number of medals paid out during the bonus, a winning without carryover) The flag (winning flag of the small winning combination, re-playing role, etc.) is deleted. When it is determined that one of BB1 and BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the process at the time of ending the game, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is executed. As a result, the game processing for one game ends, and the game processing for the next one game starts.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can control AT (Assist Time) in addition to advantageous states such as a bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the provision of an AT game which is a right to control the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to give an AT game and determines the number of AT games to be given (the number of AT games) by AT lottery. Note that the determination that the AT game is given in the AT lottery is also referred to as AT winning, and that the determination that the AT game is not given in the AT lottery is also referred to as non-AT winning. When the AT is won, for example, the winning notification LED 70 is lit in red to indicate the possibility of the AT winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control to a CZ (Change Zone) as a state in which the degree of advantage regarding the AT winning (that is, the provision of the number of AT games) is higher than usual. For example, during the CZ, the probability of winning the AT is higher than during the non-CZ, or the number of AT games given when the AT is won increases. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a CZ game which is a right to control the CZ by a CZ lottery. Note that the determination that the CZ game is provided in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and that the determination that the CZ game is not provided in the CZ drawing is also referred to as non-CZ winning. When the CZ is won, similarly to the AT winning, for example, the winning notification LED 70 is lit in red to indicate the possibility of the CZ winning.

  Further, three types of CZ such as CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3 are provided. In any of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the degree of advantage regarding the AT winning (that is, the provision of the number of AT games) is higher than usual. Among them, CZ2 has the highest expected value of the AT winning and the number of AT games to be provided. The expected value is high, and the expected value of the AT win and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given are the lowest in CZ3 (specifically, CZ3 is almost the same as in non-CZ). In addition, CZ1 has a higher expected value of the AT win and the expected value of the number of provided AT games than CZ3, but has a lower expected value of the AT winning and the expected value of the number of provided AT games than CZ2. Therefore, CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than CZ1 and CZ3. The number of CZ games in CZ2 is 20, and the number of CZ games in CZ1 and CZ3 is 10 each.

  Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined that the AT game is to be provided by the AT lottery, and specifies an operation procedure (push order) for stopping a symbol combination advantageous for the player on the pay line LN. A process for executing a possible navigation effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the number of provided AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 sets (stores) an AT flag in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 and controls the AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won. The main control unit 41 specifies whether or not the AT is being performed based on the AT flag. Specifically, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag over the number of AT games given by the AT lottery. Then, the main control section 41 clears the AT flag when all the AT games have been consumed. As described above, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by digesting the provided AT game. The AT flag is cleared when the number of AT games reaches 0, but in the present embodiment, the AT flag is also cleared when a limit process described later is executed.

  Note that winning an AT by an AT lottery in a state where an AT game has not been given yet is also referred to as an AT initial hit. Notifying the player of the AT first hit is also referred to as AT first hit notification. Further, in the state where the AT game is provided, further winning the AT by the AT lottery is also referred to as AT addition. It should be noted that the state in which the AT game is provided may be a state in which the player holds the provided AT game without using it (for example, an AT initial hit is notified after the AT first hit, and then the game shifts to preparation and the effect state). Until the AT is controlled by the AT), or a state in which an AT flag is set based on the provided AT game.

  During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as described later, and as a result, control to RT2 becomes possible. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of the AT is started, for example, from the next game in which the special replay is won (the subtraction start timing is established) at RT0. The same applies to the AT started after BB ends. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control the number of AT games to RT2 (AT + RT2) during the AT over the determined number of AT games. Note that a state in which the AT is controlled at RT2 which is advantageous for the player is also referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter, referred to as ART).

[Suggested navigation]
No matter which of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3 is controlled, the suggestion navigation is executed. The suggestion navigation is a navigation effect in which an operation procedure (push order) for stopping a specific symbol combination on the winning line LN can be specified, and when executed, control to the CZ is suggested.

  For example, after winning the CZ, the game enters a precursor period for a predetermined number of games. Then, after a precursor period, a suggestion navigation period is entered for a predetermined number of games. In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed in the game that has been selected as the push order bell, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell is announced.

  When controlled by CZ1 or CZ3, suggested navigation is executed up to twice during the suggested navigation period. That is, the suggestion navigation is executed only for the two games that have been selected as the pushing order bell during the suggestion navigation period. On the other hand, when the control is performed by the CZ2, the suggestion navigation is executed without limitation during the suggestion navigation period. In other words, the suggestion navigation is executed in all the games that have won the pushing order bell during the suggestion navigation period. As described above, in the case where the control is performed by the CZ2, the suggestion navigation is executed more frequently than in the case where the control is performed by the CZ1 or CZ3. Therefore, the degree of advantage of the CZ2 for the player is higher than that of the CZ1 or the CZ3. ing. When the result of the CZ3 lottery described later is a non-CZ winning, the suggestion navigation can be executed only once.

  In the present embodiment, since the number of games in the suggested navigation period is determined, the suggestion navigation is not executed during the suggested navigation period if no push order bell is won during the suggested navigation period. There is also. The number of games in the suggested navigation period may be determined by lottery. Also, the number of games in the suggested navigation period is unlimited, and the suggested navigation period is continued until the suggested navigation is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) (that is, until control to the CZ is suggested). Good.

[Game flow]
Here, the flow of the game will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 again. First, the flow of a game in RT0 and RT0 other than RT4 and the bonus will be described. At RT0 to RT3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not the AT is in progress. First, the flow of the game during the non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state ends, control is performed by RT3. RT3 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of a re-gaming role is 1 / 7.31 and becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state. Therefore, RT3 is not controlled by AT, and a navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since no navigation effect is performed in RT3, the correct answer procedure is not known even if the player has won the pushing order bell, and a transition outcome is derived depending on the timing (see FIG. 14). As described above, in RT3, the winning probability of the re-game combination is low and the navigation effect is not executed, so that the payout rate of medals is less than 1. That is, RT3 is a so-called low probability state. Note that, when a transition roll is derived at RT3, the gaming state transitions to RT1, so that it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the transition roll is not derived and the transition is not made to RT1.

  RT1 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of a re-gaming role is 1 / 7.31. In RT1, an AT game is provided when an AT is won in an AT lottery. However, if the AT game is not given, the navigation effect is not executed, so that even if the player pushes the bell in the pushing order, the correct answer procedure is not understood, and the transition outcome is derived depending on the timing. As described above, in RT1, the winning rate of the re-gaming combination is low, so that the medal payout rate is less than 1. That is, RT1 is a so-called low probability state. Note that RT1 may be a gaming state in which the payout rate of medals does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, or the navigation effect is executed, but the winning probability of the re-gaming role is low. May be a gaming state in which the payout rate of medals does not exceed 1 due to.

  At RT1, the player moves to RT0 by winning the promotion replay, but in order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won and the promotion replay is won. It is necessary to perform a stop operation in the operation procedure for correct (correct answer procedure).

  In addition, the setting is made such that it is difficult to maintain the control to the RT0 even when the control to the RT0 is performed. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to GR13 may be won. At this time, a fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

  Furthermore, even if the player pushes the bell in the push order at RT0, the correct answer procedure is not known, and depending on the timing, a transition outcome is derived and the player falls to RT1. Also, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, at RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR21 to GR23 may be won. At this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is used. When the first stop is made, there is a possibility that the special replay will win and be controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled to RT2, when one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reels (reels for winning the downward-sloping bell or middle-stage bell shown in FIG. 14) are used. When the first stop is made, a transition outcome is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested in RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the promotion replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning a promotion replay.

  RT0 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is 1 / 7.31. At RT0, an AT game is provided when an AT is won in an AT lottery. When the navigation effect is executed at RT0, when one of the replays GR11 to GR13 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain RT0 by the normal replay winning. In addition, in RT0, when a pressing order bell is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operating procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning a downward-sloping bell or a middle-row bell is executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Further, in RT0, when one of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 due to a special replay prize. In this manner, basically, the gaming state is maintained at RT0 only during the AT, and during the AT, the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won when the push-bell is elected. However, as described above, since the winning probability of the replaying combination at RT0 is 1 / 7.31, the payout rate of medals at RT0 is less than 1. That is, RT0 is a so-called medium probability state. RT0 may be a gaming state in which the payout rate of medals does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, or the navigation effect is executed, but the winning probability of the re-gaming role is low. May be a gaming state in which the payout rate of medals does not exceed 1 due to. In addition, the winning probability of the replaying game at RT0 may be 1/3, and may be higher than RT1. The payout rate of medals at RT0 may be 1 or more.

  RT2 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of a re-gaming role is 1/2. In RT2, an AT game is provided when an AT is won in an AT lottery. When the navigation effect is executed at RT2, when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the downward-sloping bell or the middle bell is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT2. In this manner, basically, the gaming state is maintained at RT2 only during the AT, and during the AT, the middle-stage bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won when the pushing order bell is won. Further, as described above, the winning probability of the replaying combination at RT2 is 1/2, so the payout rate of medals at RT2 exceeds 1. That is, RT2 is a so-called high probability state. Note that the number of net additions per game during the ART (the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the bet number in one game from the number of medals awarded in one game) is about two. RT2 may be in a gaming state in which the payout rate of medals exceeds 1 due to the execution of the navigation effect, or the navigation effect is not executed, but the winning probability of the re-gaming role is high. As a result, the gaming state may be such that the payout rate of medals exceeds one.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in the middle of an AT, the navigation effect is executed so as to be controlled by the RT2 and to maintain the RT2. Of the game will be digested at RT2. Note that the AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games is the number of the next game after the game that can be controlled to RT2 (ART) during AT, that is, a game in which any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won at RT0 and a special replay can be won. The number of AT games is consumed from the next game. Thereby, the AT ends when the game is substantially consumed by the ART in the number of AT games. Then, the ART ends when the AT ends.

  After the ART is over, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control of the RT2 is maintained until the transition roll is derived. However, during the RT2 after the ART is completed, since the non-AT is being performed, the first stop except for the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the downward-sloping bell or the middle-stage bell shown in FIG. 14) is stopped as described above. You. As a result, during RT2 after the termination of the ART, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the termination of the ART, so that the transition to the RT1 is made.

  In the present embodiment, a game state in which most games are consumed, such as RT1, is referred to as a base RT state. In the base RT state (RT1), since the navigation effect is not executed and the replay probability does not increase unlike RT0 and RT2, if controlled, the medal consumption rate of the player will increase.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, as shown in FIG. 8, control is performed to RT4. Further, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, a suggestion effect may be executed to notify that the BB has been won. This allows the player to know that the player has won BB1 or BB2. When a BB prize is generated, the process is shifted to a corresponding bonus, and the process is ended when a predetermined end number is paid out, and the process is shifted to RT3.

[Limit processing]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the number of games consumed in the advantageous section. Here, in the present embodiment, a normal section and an advantageous section are provided as sections related to the game. The advantageous section is a state in which the degree of advantage for the player is high, such as a high probability state of an AT lottery such as CZ, a state in which the number of net additions is large such as an AT, and a high probability state of a small winning combination such as BB. Means the section at. The advantageous section starts from a game in which any one of the AT win, the CZ win, and the BB win is established, and continues until all of the AT, CZ, and BB are completed. In the present embodiment, the advantageous RTs that are not in the base RT state such as RT0 and RT2 are not included in the advantageous section, but such advantageous RTs may be included in the advantageous section. On the other hand, the normal section refers to a section other than the advantageous section.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 counts and adds each game after that, with the game played at the beginning of the AT as the first game. The counted number of games (also referred to as the number of counted games) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. A series of ATs ends when all of the AT game number given by the AT initial hit and the AT game number added while the AT game number is consumed are exhausted. That is, a series of ATs in the present embodiment refers to a period from the time of the initial hitting of the AT to the time when the AT is controlled after the initial hitting of the AT until all the AT games are consumed and the AT ends. .

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the number of counted games in a series of AT reaches 1500 games, the main control unit 41 executes a limit process. The limit process is a process for terminating the AT even if the number of AT games remains. When the limit processing is executed, the AT ends, and as a result, ART (a series of ATs) ends.

  Further, the counting of the number of counted games is started not only at the time of the AT winning but also at the time of the CZ winning. For example, the number of counted games is counted from the game in which the CZ has been won, and when the AT is won in the CZ thereafter, the counting of the counted game is continued as it is. Then, as described above, the number of counted games is counted until a series of ATs is completed. Note that even if the number of counted games is counted from the game in which the CZ has been won, if the AT has not been won during the CZ or if no new CZ has been won, the count of the number of games is counted together with the end of the CZ. The counting ends.

  Here, the number of net additions per game during the ART is about two. For this reason, the 1500 games, which is the limited number of count games, corresponds to a net increase of 3,000. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the game is controlled from the first game to the AT to the ART, all of the series of ATs becomes the ART, and the game can be played in the ART for a maximum of 1500 games. In this case, the maximum number of net increase that can be obtained is 3000. If more than 3000 medals are awarded to the player, the gambling of the game is enhanced. However, in the present embodiment, the limit processing does not cause the net increase in number to exceed 3,000. Gambling can be prevented from increasing.

  Further, the main control unit 41 counts, in addition to the number of games, a net increase in the number of games over a series of ATs from the time of the first hit of the AT or the CZ winning. Specifically, the main control unit 41 first counts the net increase in the game that has won the AT first, and then counts and adds the net increase in each game thereafter. The counted net number increase (also referred to as a count net increase number) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. In most cases, the count game number reaches 1500 games before the count net increase number reaches the upper limit amount of 3000, but the count net increase number reaches 3000 before the count game number reaches 1500 games. In such a case, the main controller 41 executes a limit process. That is, the main control unit 41 executes the limit process when the number of counted games in the series of AT reaches 1500 games or when the net count increase reaches 3,000. Note that even if the number of counted games reaches 1,500 games, or even before the net count increase reaches 3,000, the AT ends when all the provided AT games have been consumed. In this case, RT2 is in non-AT, and is not ART. Further, when the stop switch is operated without following the navigation effect when the pushing bell is won at RT2, the transition state is derived, and the game state transitions to RT1 and the ART ends.

  The counts of the number of games and the net increase are reset (the storage area of the RAM is initialized) when the limit process is executed. The count of the number of games and the count of the net increase are also reset when the setting is changed. Furthermore, the counts of the number of games and the net increase are reset also when the power is supplied again over 3:00 am after the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off. Here, the reason for judging whether or not the return from the power interruption has crossed 3:00 am is based on the counting of the number of games and the number of net additions due to a momentary interruption while the player is playing a game during the operation of the game store. Is reset, the number of games and the number of net additions are counted from the beginning, and a situation may occur in which the player substantially acquires 3000 or more medals. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the vehicle has returned from the power interruption over a specific time (3 am in the present embodiment) which is definitely outside the business hours of the game store.

  In the present embodiment, a test signal used for testing the slot machine 1 is output from the external output board 1000 to an external test device during the period in which the number of counted games and the counted net increase are counted. Is done. Thereby, the external test apparatus can recognize the period during which the number of counted games and the counted net increase are counted in the slot machine 1 based on the test signal.

[Display of the number of count games and the net increase in count]
In the present embodiment, information on the number of counted games and the counted net number increase is reported. Specifically, the player can cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display a menu screen by operating the effect switch 56. The menu screen is provided with a display area for displaying an image indicating information on the number of count games and the net number of count increases. At the time of the first hit of the AT, the first hit of the AT has not been notified yet, and no image is displayed on the menu screen. After that, when an AT initial hit is notified by a suggestive effect suggesting the AT initial hit after the AT initial hit, the number of count games and the count net increase number are displayed on the menu screen.

  At this time, the displayed number of counted games and the increased net number of counts are values in consideration of the count from the initial hit of the AT to the display on the menu screen. For example, if 30 games are consumed from the first hit of the AT until the game is displayed on the menu screen, an image of “30G” is displayed on the menu screen as the number of count games. Then, when the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the number of remaining games until the limit processing is executed is reduced to 250 games, so that only the number of remaining games is displayed on the menu screen. When the limit processing is executed, the image display on the menu screen disappears.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the CZ lottery. As the CZ lottery, a CZ1 lottery that determines whether to control to CZ1 by lottery, a CZ2 lottery that determines whether to control to CZ2 by lottery, and a CZ3 that determines whether to control to CZ3 by lottery. A lottery is provided.

  FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining the CZ1 lottery. As shown in FIG. 15A, the CZ1 lottery is executed when one of the weak cherry and the weak watermelon is established during the non-CZ. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ1 lottery table, whether or not to win the CZ (that is, whether or not to control the CZ1) is determined.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the CZ has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination value of 1 to 100 is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Further, the main control unit 41, when extracting the determination values of 1 to 30 from the determination values of 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, determines that the CZ1 is won, and determines the determination values of 31 to 100. When extracted, it is determined that a non-CZ winning has occurred. Similarly, when the weak watermelon 1 is won, for example, if 101 to 130 of the determination values assigned to the weak watermelon 1 are extracted, it is determined that the CZ1 is won. Is done.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining the CZ2 lottery. As shown in FIG. 15 (b), the CZ2 lottery is executed when one of the weak cherry and the watermelon one is established in CZ1. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ2 lottery table, whether or not to win the CZ (that is, whether or not to control the CZ2) is determined.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the CZ has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when a determination value of 1 to 100 is extracted from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Further, the main control unit 41, when extracting the determination values of 1 to 30 from the determination values of 1 to 100 allocated to the weak cherry 1, determines that the CZ2 has been won, and determines the determination values of 31 to 100. When extracted, it is determined that a non-CZ winning has occurred. Similarly, when the weak watermelon 1 is won, for example, if 101 to 130 of the determination values assigned to the weak watermelon 1 are extracted, it is determined that the CZ2 is won. Is done.

  FIG. 15C is a diagram for explaining the CZ3 lottery. As shown in FIG. 15C, the CZ3 lottery is executed when one of the weak cherry 2 win and the weak watermelon 2 win during non-CZ. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ3 lottery table, whether or not to win the CZ (that is, whether or not to control the CZ3) is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the number of CZ games is predetermined, but one of a plurality of types of CZ games may be determined by CZ lottery. Further, the lottery for determining whether or not to provide the CZ game and the lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be provided are not limited to being performed in one lottery. And a lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be awarded when it is determined that the CZ game is to be awarded. In addition, in each of the cherry and the watermelon, the role with the name "strong" or "middle" has a higher probability of winning than the role with the name "weak", and the number of CZ games to be awarded. May be more. The conditions under which the CZ lottery is executed are not limited to the above example, and other conditions may be provided.

  In this embodiment, the cherry and watermelon wins are performed simultaneously with the BB, but the CZ lottery in the present embodiment is performed when the cherry or watermelon is independently won. The CZ lottery may be performed when a cherry or a watermelon wins at the same time as BB.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery. As the AT lottery, there are provided an initial hit lottery that determines whether or not to make an AT first hit by a lottery, and an additional lottery that determines whether or not to add an AT by a lottery.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining the initial winning lottery during non-CZ. As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the initial winning lottery in the non-CZ is performed during the non-CZ during the weak cherry 1 win, the weak watermelon 1 win, the strong cherry win, the strong watermelon win, the middle cherry win, and the non-AT. The process is executed when any one of the cases where the number of games reaches the number of consumed games is established. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the initial winning lottery table A, whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit) and the number of AT games to be awarded are determined. It should be noted that the number of digestion games is determined by a number-of-digestion-games lottery shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination value of 1 to 100 is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that it is an AT win when extracting the judgment values of 31 to 40 out of the judgment values of 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and determines the judgment values of 41 to 100. When extracted, it is determined that the non-AT has been won. As described above, the determination values of 1 to 30 when the weak cherry 1 is won during the non-CZ are used for the CZ winning in the CZ1 lottery.

  In other words, when the weak cherry 1 is won during the non-CZ, 1 to 100 are assigned as the determination values, and when the determination value of 1 to 30 is extracted, CZ1 is won and the determination value of 31 to 40 is obtained. Is extracted, the AT is won, and if the judgment value of 41 to 100 is extracted, neither the CZ1 nor the AT is won.

  In the initial winning lottery, the assignment of the number of AT games out of 50 games, 150 games, and 250 games is determined. Here, in the present embodiment, the AT game is consumed only during the ART, and the net increase is about two during the ART. That is, the expected net increase in the number of AT games per game is two. Therefore, when the number of AT games is 50, a net increase of substantially 100 is expected. When the number of AT games is 150, a net increase of substantially 300 is expected. When the number of games is 250, a net increase of 500 is expected.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining the initial winning lottery in CZ1. As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the initial winning lottery in the CZ1 is such that the weak cherry 1 win, the weak watermelon 1 win, the strong cherry win, the strong watermelon win, the middle-stage cherry win, and the number of games in the non-AT during the CZ1. Is executed each time the game reaches the digestion game number. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the initial winning lottery table B, whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit) is determined.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when a determination value of 1 to 100 is extracted from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when extracting the judgment values of 31 to 60 among the judgment values of 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and extracts the judgment values of 61 to 100. Then, it is determined that the non-AT has been won. As described above, the determination values of 1 to 30 when the weak cherry 1 is won in the CZ1 are used for the CZ winning in the CZ2 lottery.

  That is, when the weak cherry 1 is won during the CZ1, 1 to 100 are assigned as the determination values, and when the determination value of 1 to 30 is extracted, the CZ2 is won and the determination value of 31 to 60 is obtained. When extracted, the AT is won, and when the judgment values 61 to 100 are extracted, neither the CZ2 nor the AT is won.

  FIG. 16C is a diagram for explaining the initial winning lottery in CZ2. As shown in FIG. 16 (c), the initial winning lottery in CZ2 is executed when any of the winning combinations in CZ2 and each time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games is established. Is done. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the initial winning lottery table C, whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit) is determined.

  FIG. 16D is a diagram for explaining the initial winning lottery in CZ3. As shown in FIG. 16 (d), the initial winning lottery in the CZ3 is executed when one of the weak cherry and the weak watermelon is achieved in the CZ3. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the initial winning lottery table D, whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit) is determined.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ3. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main controller 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when a determination value of 1 to 100 is extracted from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the CZ3. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT is won when extracting the judgment values of 1 to 11 among the judgment values of 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and extracts the judgment values of 12 to 100. Then, it is determined that the non-AT has been won.

  A comparison between the initial winning lottery in the non-CZ and the initial winning lottery in the CZ3 shows that in the case of one weak cherry, the number of judgment values for AT winning in the non-CZ is 10 (31 to 40 as judgment values). On the other hand, in CZ3, the number of judgment values for AT winning is 11 (1 to 11 as judgment values). As described above, the determination value of the AT winning in the CZ3 is larger than that in the non-CZ by one. That is, in CZ3, the expected value of the AT win and the expected value of the number of provided AT games are almost the same as the non-CZ (that is, the normal state), and the degree of advantage for the player is almost the same as the non-CZ. .

  As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (d), in the first-hit lottery, the first-hit lottery is executed when any one of the roles is won in the CZ2, so that the chance of the lottery becomes the largest. Further, during CZ2, the expected value of the AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be provided are higher than in both CZ1 and CZ3. Therefore, CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than any of CZ1 and CZ3. Also, during CZ1, the expected value of the AT win and the expected value of the number of AT games to be provided are higher than during CZ3. For this reason, the player expects to be controlled by CZ1 rather than CZ3 during non-CZ.

  FIG. 16E is a diagram for explaining an additional lottery. As shown in FIG. 16 (e), the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A is executed when one of the cherry winning (weak cherry winning, strong cherry winning, middle cherry winning) and the watermelon winning is established. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the additional lottery table A, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (addition to the AT).

  The additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A can be executed in a game in which the number of counted games corresponds to 1 to 1249 games. In addition, by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A, the assignment of the number of AT games out of the 50 games, the 150 games, and the 250 games is determined.

  FIG. 16F is a diagram for explaining the additional lottery. As shown in FIG. 16 (f), the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is executed when one of all the roles is won. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the additional lottery table B, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (addition to the AT).

  The additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B can be executed when the number of counted games reaches 1250 games for the first time. For example, when the start switch 7 is operated, the counted game number is added. Therefore, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the 1250th game, the count game number reaches the 1250 game for the first time. Note that the count game number may be added when the reels stop and the game ends, and in this case, when the reels stop at the 1250th game, the count game number becomes the first 1250 games. Will be reached. In addition, by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the assignment of the number of AT games out of the 200 games and the 250 games is determined. When the number of AT games is 200, a net increase of 400 is expected. When the number of AT games is 250, a net increase of 500 is expected.

  Here, if the number of counted games is 1250 games, the remaining number of games up to the limited number of 1500 games is 250 games. Therefore, when the number of AT games of 250 games is given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the number of count games can reach the limited number of 1500 games. Further, even when the number of AT games of 200 games is given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the number of count games can almost reach the limited number of 1500 games. For example, if the number of AT games awarded in the game in which the counted game number is the 1250th game remains, if the number of AT games of 200 games is awarded by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the remaining The number of AT games becomes 250 games, and the number of count games can reach the limit of 1500 games.

  In addition, when the number of AT games is given to 200 games by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, if the number of count games does not reach 1500 games, the additional lottery is executed again while counting the number of count games. By doing so, the remaining number of AT games may be additionally provided. The additional lottery may be performed using the additional lottery table A, the additional lottery table B, or another lottery table.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a lottery for determining whether or not to provide an AT game and a lottery for determining the number of AT games to be provided are performed in one lottery. Absent. For example, in the AT lottery, a lottery is first performed to determine whether or not an AT game is to be provided, and a lottery is performed to determine the number of AT games to be provided when it is determined that the AT game is to be provided. It may be configured by lottery. In addition, in each of the cherry and watermelon, the role with the name “strong” or “middle” has a higher winning probability than the role with the name “weak”, and the number of AT games to be awarded. May be more. The conditions under which the AT lottery is executed are not limited to the above example, and other conditions may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the cherry and watermelon wins are performed simultaneously with the BB, but the AT lottery in the present embodiment is performed when the cherry or watermelon is independently won. Note that the AT lottery may be performed when a cherry or watermelon wins at the same time as BB.

[Digestion game number lottery]
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the number-of-digestion-game lottery. The digestion game number determined by the digestion game number lottery is used in the initial hit lottery shown in FIG. The main control unit 41 determines the number of digestion games by executing the number-of-digestions game based on the number-of-digestions game lottery table.

  The trigger for executing the number-of-digestion game lottery includes when the ART ends other than the limit processing and when the ART ends due to the limit processing or the setting change. When the ART is completed other than in the limit process, for example, the ART is terminated when all the provided AT games are consumed. Alternatively, the ART may be terminated because a transition outcome is derived by operating the stop switch without following the navigation effect when the push order bell is won at RT2.

  When the ART is completed other than in the limit process, the digestion game number lottery is executed based on the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the ART is terminated by the limit processing or the setting change, the digestion game number lottery is executed based on the digestion game number lottery table B shown in FIG.

  In the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table A, the digestion game number is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. Further, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table A, the digestion game number is determined to one of 100 games, 300 games, and 600 games.

  For example, in the number-of-digested-games lottery based on the number-of-digested-games lottery table A, the number of digested games is determined to be 100 games with a winning probability of 20%, and the number of digested games is determined to be 300 games with a probability of 30%. With 600% winning probability, the number of digested games is determined to be 600 games.

  In the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, the digestion game number is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. In the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, the digestion game number is determined to be one of 100 games, 300 games, and 600 games.

  For example, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, the number of digestion games is determined to be 100 games with a 50% winning probability, and the number of digestion games is determined to be 300 games with a 30% winning probability. With 600% winning probability, the number of digested games is determined to be 600 games.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, the initial winning lottery is executed each time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games. Therefore, the greater the number of digestion games, the more difficult it is to reach the number of digestion games, and the frequency of the initial winning lottery is reduced. Furthermore, the number of medals consumed until the number of digestive games is reached increases, which is disadvantageous for the player. On the other hand, the smaller the number of digested games, the easier it is to reach the number of digested games, so that the frequency of the initial winning lottery is increased. Further, the number of medals consumed until the number of digestive games is reached is reduced, which is advantageous for the player.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the ART ends due to the limit processing or the setting change, the probability that the number of consumed games is determined to be smaller than when the ART ends other than the limit processing is higher. For this reason, when the ART ends due to the limit processing or the setting change, it is more advantageous for the player than when the ART ends other than the limit processing.

  When the number of digested games is determined by the number of digested games lottery, the initial winning lottery is executed each time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games. For example, when the number of digested games is determined to be 100 games, a first-hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games until the first hit of the AT. When the number of digested games is determined to be 300 games, the initial winning lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 300 games until the AT first wins. Further, when the number of digested games is determined to be 600 games, a first-hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 600 games until the first hit of the AT.

  Further, in the present embodiment, every time the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, a suggestion effect indicating an AT initial hit is executed. For example, a battle effect is performed by the character from the 95th game before the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games to 5 games, and when the AT is hit for the first time in the 100th game, the ally character becomes an enemy character in the 100th game. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the AT is not the first hit in the 100th game, an effect image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the 100th game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the AT is not hit at the 100th game, the battle effect is executed from the 195th game before reaching the next 200 games to 5 games. When the AT is hit at the 200th game, the battle effect is executed at the 200th game. The effect image in which the ally character defeats the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the first hit of the AT is not performed in the 200th game, an effect image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the 200th game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, the suggestion effect is executed every 100 games, and whether or not the AT is the first hit is notified by the suggestion effect.

  Here, the number of digested games executed in the digested game number lottery is an integral multiple of 100 games. For this reason, when the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games or 200 games, and the initial hit of the AT is not notified, it is considered that 100 games were not determined in the digestion game number lottery. In this case, it can be expected that 300 or 600 games have been determined in the number-of-digestion-games lottery. Therefore, when the number of non-AT games subsequently reaches 300 games, the player can be expected to win the AT for the first time. When the number of non-AT games reaches 300 games, 400 games, or 500 games and no AT initial hit is announced, it is considered that 300 games were not determined by the number-of-digestion-games lottery. In this case, it can be expected that 600 games have been determined in the number-of-digestion-games lottery. Therefore, when the number of non-AT games reaches 600 games thereafter, the player can be expected to win the AT for the first time.

  In addition, since 300 games determined by the number-of-digested-games lottery are three times as large as 100 games, the number of non-AT games becomes 300 games, 200 games, 400 games, or 500 games. When the game is reached, the player can expect the player to hit the AT for the first time. Further, the 600 games determined by the number-of-digestion game lottery are six times as many as 100 games and twice as many as 300 games, so that the number of non-AT games is 100, 200, 300, and 400 games. Alternatively, the player can expect the player to hit the AT first time when the game reaches 600 games than when the game reaches 500 games.

[Main Processing of Main Control Unit 41]
The main processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a normal section process executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 41 determines whether the start switch 7 has been operated (S10). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S10), the main control unit 41 waits for the processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S10), the main controller 41 executes an internal lottery (S11). Next, the main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section operation lottery (S12). In the present embodiment, the advantageous section operation lottery mainly includes an AT lottery and a CZ lottery.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether the stop switch has been operated and all the reels have stopped (S13). When all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 waits for the processing until all the reels have stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels have stopped (YES in S13), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives a display result (S14). In addition, since it is not an advantageous section, control to AT is prohibited in the processing of S11 to S14.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning has been achieved in the advantageous section operation lottery (S15). If the main section 41 does not win in the advantageous section operation lottery (NO in S15), the process returns to S10. On the other hand, when the main section 41 wins in the advantageous section operation lottery (YES in S15), that is, when the AT or CZ is won, the main control section 41 sets 1 to a counter (S16). For example, when an AT win or a CZ win is made, the game in which the AT win or the CZ win is set as the first game, and the number of counted games is counted.

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section shift process (S17). In the advantageous section shift processing, for example, processing for turning on the winning notification LED 70 or shifting to the precursor period is performed. Note that in the present embodiment, the suggestion navigation is not performed because the game shifts to the precursor period in the game in which the AT or the CZ has been won. However, when the suggestion navigation is performed in the game in which the AT or the CZ has been won, the advantageous section shift processing is performed. Suggestive navigation may be performed. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 shifts to the advantageous section processing (S18), and ends this routine.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the advantageous zone processing (CZ related) executed by the main control unit. Here, a description will be given of a process in a case where a transition is made to an advantageous section triggered by the CZ winning. As shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated during CZ (S60). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S60), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S60), the main controller 41 executes an internal lottery (S61).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated to stop all reels (S62). If all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S62), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels have stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels have stopped (YES in S62), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives a display result (S63).

  Next, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the counter (S64). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the counter has reached 1500, that is, whether or not the number of count games has reached 1500 games (S65). When the number of counted games has reached 1500 games (NO in S65), the main control unit 41 shifts to counter reset processing (S66), and ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when the count game number has not yet reached the 1500 games (YES in S65), the main control unit 41 determines whether all the CZ games have been consumed (S67). When all the CZ games have not been played (NO in S67), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when all the CZ games have been consumed (YES in S67), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an AT is being performed (S68). When the AT is being performed (YES in S68), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when the AT is not during the AT (NO in S68), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S69.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the base RT state (S69). The base RT state in the present embodiment corresponds to RT1. When the current game state is the base RT state (YES in S69), the main control unit 41 shifts to a counter reset process (S66), and ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when the current game state is not the base RT state (NO in S69), the main control unit 41 adds 10 CZ games (S70), and ends this routine.

  As described above, the counter reset process is executed when the game state when the 10 games are completed in the CZ is the base RT state, whereas the game state when the 10 games are completed in the CZ is the base RT state. If it is not in the state, it is controlled to CZ again for 10 games.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an advantageous section process (AT-related) executed by the main control unit. Here, a description will be given of a process in a case where a transition to an advantageous section is triggered by the AT winning. As shown in FIG. 20, the main control unit 41 determines whether the start switch 7 has been operated during the AT (S30). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S30), the main control unit 41 waits for the processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S30), the main controller 41 executes an internal lottery (S31).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated to stop all reels (S32). If all the reels have not yet stopped (NO in S32), the main control unit 41 waits for the processing until all the reels have stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels have stopped (YES in S32), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives a display result (S33). In addition, since it is an advantageous section, it may be controlled by AT in the processing of S31 to S33.

  Next, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the counter (S34). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the counter has reached 1500, that is, whether or not the number of count games has reached 1500 games (S35). When the number of counted games has not yet reached the 1500 games (YES in S35), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an arbitrary end condition has been satisfied (S36). The arbitrary termination conditions include, for example, that the net count increase number reaches 3,000, and that the given AT game number has been completely consumed. The main control unit 41 determines whether an arbitrary end condition has been satisfied (YES in S36), that is, even if the number of count games has not reached 1500 games, or whether the net count increase has reached 3000, If all of the provided AT games have been exhausted, the process proceeds to the counter reset process (S37), and this routine ends. On the other hand, when the arbitrary termination condition is not satisfied (NO in S36), the main control unit 41 terminates this routine without performing the process of S37.

  On the other hand, when the number of counted games has reached 1500 games (NO in S35), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S37 without performing the processing of S36, and thereafter ends this routine.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a counter reset process executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 21, the main control unit 41 sets a counter to 0 (S80).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the base RT state (S81). When the current game state is the base RT state (YES in S81), the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process (S82), and initializes all information relating to the advantageous section. Thereby, for example, the limit process is performed, the AT ends, the winning notification LED 70 is turned off, and the background effect is also switched to the normal background. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 proceeds to the normal section processing (S83), and ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is not the base RT state (NO in S81), the main control unit 41 shifts to an end standby section process (S84), and ends this routine.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the end standby section processing executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 22, the main control unit 41 determines whether the start switch 7 has been operated (S50). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S50), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S50), the main controller 41 executes an internal lottery (S51).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether the stop switch has been operated and all the reels have stopped (S52). When all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S52), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels have stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels have stopped (YES in S52), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives a display result (S53). In addition, since it is not an advantageous section, control to AT is prohibited in the processing of S51 to S53.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the base RT state (S54). When the current gaming state is not the base RT state (NO in S54), the main control unit 41 shifts the processing to S50 again.

  On the other hand, when the current game state is the base RT state (YES in S54), the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process (S55), and initializes all information related to the advantageous section. Thereby, for example, the limit process is performed, the AT ends, the winning notification LED 70 is turned off, and the background effect is also switched to the normal background. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 shifts to a normal section process (S56), and ends this routine.

[Timing chart of various processes related to CZ]
Various processes related to CZ will be described with reference to timing charts with reference to FIGS. First, referring to FIG. 23, various processes related to CZ when the gaming state is RT1, various processes related to CZ when the AT is won during CZ, and CZ related when the gaming state is promoted from RT1 to RT0. Various processes will be described.

  FIG. 23A is a timing chart when the gaming state is RT1. As shown in FIG. 23 (a), when CZ1 is won at the opportunity of weak cherry 1 being won, counting is started. After that, the CZ is controlled to CZ1 with the CZ winning. During CZ1, the gaming state is maintained at RT1. Then, since the game state when the number of games controlled by CZ1 reaches 10 games is the base RT state (RT1), the count ends with the end of CZ1.

  FIG. 23B is a timing chart in a case where the AT is won during the CZ. As shown in FIG. 23 (b), when CZ1 is won at the moment of weak cherry 1 being won, counting is started. After that, the CZ is controlled to CZ1 with the CZ winning. Then, if the AT is won before the number of games controlled by the CZ1 reaches 10 games, the AT is controlled. During AT, counting is continued. Then, when the AT ends, the counting ends.

  FIG. 23C is a timing chart when the gaming state is promoted from RT1 to RT0. As shown in FIG. 23 (c), when CZ1 is won with a weak cherry 1 being won, counting is started. After that, the CZ is controlled to CZ1 with the CZ winning. During CZ1, the gaming state is promoted from RT1 to RT0. Since the game state when the number of games controlled by CZ1 reaches 10 games is an RT state (RT0) other than the base RT state, the number of games controlled by CZ1 without ending CZ1 is 10 Games will be added. Then, during the added 10 games, the gaming state falls from RT0 to RT1. Then, since the game state when the number of games controlled by CZ1 reaches 10 games is the base RT state (RT1), the count ends with the end of CZ1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, various processes in a case where control is performed only by CZ1 and various processes in a case where control is performed by CZ1 and CZ2 will be described.

  FIG. 24A is a timing chart in the case where control is performed only by CZ1. As shown in FIG. 24 (a), when the CZ1 is won with the weak cherry 1 being won, a precursory period from the game after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, the CZ winning game) to a predetermined number of games Rush into. In the precursor period, a precursor image (for example, an image in which an ally character and an enemy character battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, in the game in which the result of the internal lottery has been lost, a suggested navigation period entering image (for example, an effect image such as “proposed navigation period entering”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and thereafter, the suggesting navigation period is entered. .

  In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed when the push order bell is won, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle-stage bell or the downward-sloping bell is announced. Therefore, by operating the stop switch according to the suggestion navigation, it is possible to increase the net increase in number. If the suggestion navigation is executed twice during the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation period ends, and the CZ1 is controlled from the next game to 10 games. As described above, the suggestion navigation is executed twice before being controlled by the CZ1, so that the control to the CZ1 can be easily informed to the player.

  In the CZ 1, a CZ image different from the normal effect image (for example, an effect image by a CZ character) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 24B is a timing chart in the case where control is performed by CZ1 and CZ2. As shown in FIG. 24B, when CZ2 is won in the CZ1 when the weak cherry 1 is won, the game in which the CZ has been won is finally ended in the CZ1. Then, immediately enter the suggested navigation period.

  In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed when the push order bell is won, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle-stage bell or the downward-sloping bell is announced. If the suggestion navigation is executed twice during the suggestion navigation period, the CZ2 is controlled from the next game to 20 games without ending the suggestion navigation period. As described above, the suggestion navigation is executed twice before being controlled by the CZ2, so that the control to the CZ2 can be easily informed to the player.

  In CZ2, the suggestion navigation period is continued, so when the push order bell is won during CZ2, the suggestion navigation is executed. Thereby, since the number of net additions can be increased during CZ2 as compared with during CZ1, the payout rate of medals is increased. Note that if the suggestion navigation is executed twice during the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation period may end, and thereafter, control to the CZ2 may be performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, various processes when controlled by CZ1, various processes when controlled by CZ3, and various processes when non-CZ winning in the CZ3 lottery will be described.

  FIG. 25A is a timing chart in the case where the control is performed by CZ1, but the example shown in FIG. 25A is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25B is a timing chart in the case where control is performed by CZ3. As shown in FIG. 25 (b), when CZ3 is won with the weak cherry 2 being the same winning result as the weak cherry 1, the game after the CZ-winning game (in the present embodiment, the CZ-winning From the game) to a predetermined number of games. In the precursor period, the same precursor image as in the CZ1 control (for example, an image in which an ally character and an enemy character battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, in the game in which the result of the internal lottery has been lost, the same suggested navigation period entering image (for example, an effect image such as “suggested navigation period entering”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 51 as in the CZ1 control. Enter the navigation period.

  In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed at the time of pressing the bell in the same order as in the CZ1 control, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle-stage bell or the downward-sloping bell is notified. When the suggestion navigation is executed twice during the suggestion navigation period as in the CZ1 control, the suggestion navigation period ends, and the CZ3 is controlled from the next game to 10 games. Further, during CZ1, the same CZ image (for example, an effect image by a CZ character) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 during the CZ1 control.

  In this way, the game proceeds in the same effect mode when controlled by CZ1 and when controlled by CZ3. Specifically, in the case where the control is performed by the CZ1 and the case where the control is performed by the CZ3, the winning result at the time of winning the cherry, the precursor image, the suggestion navigation period entering image, the target of the suggestion navigation during the suggestion navigation period, the CZ game The number, the CZ image, and the like are in the same mode. For this reason, when the CZ is controlled, the player can pay attention to whether the CZ being controlled is CZ1 or CZ3 having a lower degree of advantage than CZ1.

  FIG. 25C is a timing chart when the result of the CZ3 lottery is a non-CZ winning. As shown in FIG. 25 (c), when a non-CZ win is made in the CZ3 lottery executed when the weak cherry 2 wins with the same winning result as the weak cherry 1, a game after the non-CZ win game (this embodiment) In the embodiment, the game period starts from the CZ winning game) to a predetermined number of games. In the precursor period, the same precursor image as in the CZ1 control (for example, an image in which an ally character and an enemy character battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, in the game in which the result of the internal lottery has been lost, the same suggested navigation period entering image (for example, an effect image such as “suggested navigation period entering”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 51 as in the CZ1 control. Enter the navigation period.

  In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed at the time of pressing the bell in the same order as in the CZ1 control. However, the number of executions of the suggestion navigation is limited to one, and after the suggestion navigation is executed once, the suggestion navigation period ends, and the display returns to the normal effect image.

  As described above, in the case where the control is performed by the CZ1 and the case where the result of the CZ3 lottery is non-CZ winning, the winning result at the time of winning the cherry, the precursor image, the image entering the suggesting navigation period, and the suggesting navigation during the suggesting navigation period. Are the same. For this reason, until the suggestion navigation is executed once, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the control is performed by the CZ1 or the non-CZ win in the CZ3 lottery. Then, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the suggestion navigation is executed twice.

  Next, the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 when controlled by CZ1 and CZ2 and the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 when controlled by CZ3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 26A is a timing chart in the case where control is performed by CZ1 and CZ2. As shown in FIG. 26 (a), when CZ1 is won with the weak cherry 1 being won, a game after the CZ-winning game (in the present embodiment, when a winning result of the game that has been won in CZ1 is obtained) , The winning notification LED 70 lights up in red. Further, after that, if the weak cherry 1 is won during the CZ1 and the CZ2 is won, the CZ1 ends and the CZ2 is controlled, but the winning notification LED 70 continues to light until the CZ2 ends.

  FIG. 26B is a timing chart in the case where control is performed by CZ3. As shown in FIG. 26 (b), if the CZ3 is won with the weak cherry being won, the game after the CZ-winning game (in the present embodiment, when the winning result of the game that has been won in the CZ3 is obtained) As a result, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red. In addition, the winning notification LED 70 continues to light until CZ3 ends.

  As described above, even when the control is performed by any of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the winning notification LED 70 is lit to inform the player that the CZ has been won and that the CZ is being controlled. it can.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the number of CZ games has been exhausted in RT1 being the base RT state, CZ ends, while other than the base RT state When the number of CZ games is exhausted in the RT state RT0 or RT2, the CZ does not end. For this reason, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the CZ ends during the RT1, and the player can be provided with a playability such that the gaming state is controlled to the RT1 before the CZ ends. You can enjoy. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved by the relationship between the end of the CZ and the game state under control.

  When CZ ends during an RT state other than the base RT state, the number of CZ games is added again over 10 games and CZ continues, so the CZ ends during an RT state other than the base RT state. The player can be made to pay attention to whether or not.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the suggestion navigation is executed twice when the control to the CZ in which the degree of advantage regarding the provision of the number of AT games is higher than usual is performed. , The control to the CZ can be easily informed to the player.

  As shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, when the control to the CZ is performed, an operation procedure corresponding to a middle bell or a downward-sloping bell accompanied with the addition of medals larger than the medals used for setting the bet amount. Is notified by the suggestion navigation, so that the control to the CZ can be easily informed to the player.

  As shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the control to the CZ is performed after the suggestion navigation is executed twice, so that the control to the CZ can be easily informed to the player.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 (a), 15 (b), and 24 (b), when the CZ1 is won by the CZ1 lottery performed at the time of winning one weak cherry or one winning watermelon in the non-CZ, the CZ1 is switched to the CZ1. Control is performed. Then, when the CZ1 is won by the CZ2 lottery performed at the time of the weak cherry 1 win and the weak watermelon 1 win during the CZ1, the control to the CZ2 in which the degree of advantage regarding the provision of the number of AT games is higher than the CZ1 is performed. As described above, during CZ1, control to CZ2 having a high degree of advantage is performed by re-winning the winning combination during non-CZ, so that a step-by-step transition to a state in which the degree of advantage is increased is an entertaining game. Can be improved.

  Further, in the CZ1 lottery performed at the time of winning the weak cherry 1 during the non-CZ, when the determination value of 1 to 30 is extracted, the CZ is won and the control to the CZ1 is performed. When the judgment value is extracted, CZ is won and control to CZ2 is performed. As described above, in the CZ1, the control to the CZ2 having a high degree of advantage is performed by extracting the same determination value as the determination value extracted in the non-CZ. It is possible to improve the interest of the game with regard to a proper transition.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), when CZ wins and control is performed on CZ1 when weak cherry 1 is won, and when CZ wins and control is performed on CZ3 when weak cherry 2 is won. In either case, the suggestion navigation is executed twice. As a result, since control to CZ1 is not necessarily performed when the suggestion navigation is executed twice, the player is asked whether control to CZ1 is performed or control to CZ3 is performed. Attention can be paid, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (c), when the CZ is won and the control to the CZ1 is performed when the weak cherry is won, the suggestion navigation is executed twice, but when the weak cherry is won, the suggestion navigation is executed twice. When the CZ is won, the suggestion navigation is executed only once. Thus, by making the player pay attention to whether or not the suggestion navigation is executed twice, the player can pay attention to whether or not the control to the CZ1 is performed. It can improve the interest of the people.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 (a) and 26 (b), when any of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3 is controlled, the winning notification LED 70 is turned on to indicate that the CZ has been won, and that control to the CZ is suggested. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player of the control to the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner, thereby improving the interest of the game. Furthermore, when the control to the CZ1 is suggested and when the control to the CZ3 is suggested, the winning notification LED 70 indicates in a common manner (in this embodiment, a red lighting color). , CZ1 or CZ3, the player can be noticed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B, the control of the CZ is controlled by the winning notification LED 70 during a precursor period or a suggestion navigation period from when the CZ is won to when the control to the CZ is performed. Since the suggestion is made, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game during the precursor period or the suggestion navigation period.

  In this embodiment, when cherry or watermelon is won, there are cases where CZ, AT, or BB are won, or non-winning where none of these wins is established (that is, cherry or watermelon alone is won). Furthermore, the winning notification LED 70 is lit in the case of CZ winning or AT winning, whereas the winning notification LED 70 is not lit in the case of BB winning or non-winning. Thereby, even if the winning notification LED 70 does not light when the cherry or watermelon is won and the cherry symbol or watermelon symbol is derived as a winning result, it is possible that the BB winning has been achieved. Can be expected of the player for the control. On the other hand, even if the winning notification LED 70 is turned on, the player is made to pay attention to which of the CZ winning and the AT winning is achieved, and further, the player is notified of which of the CZ1 and CZ3 has been won. It can be noticed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16D, the CZ3 is in a state where the determination value for AT winning is one greater than the non-CZ. Therefore, the winning probability of the AT during CZ1 or CZ2 can be increased, and a well-defined game can be realized.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games is counted from the time of the first hit of the AT. At RT2, when the number of games counted after the first hit of the AT reaches 1500 games, which is the limit number of times that the net increase after the first hit of the AT becomes 3000 or less, the AT is terminated by the limit processing. I do. In this way, the gambling of the game is not suppressed from increasing even though the gambling probability of the replaying game is controlled to RT2, which is high, but the gambling of the game is improved by shifting the gaming state to RT1. Since the increase is suppressed, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing as much as possible.

  RT2 is a game state in which the payout rate per unit game exceeds 1. For this reason, in RT2, since the net increase number gradually increases, the interest of the game can be improved.

  RT0 and RT1 are gaming states in which the payout rate per unit game does not exceed 1. For this reason, in RT0 and RT1, the net increase number gradually decreases, so that it is possible to suppress an increase in gambling of the game.

  A signal indicating that the number of count games and the net increase in count have been counted can be output to an external test apparatus as a test signal. For this reason, it is possible to cope with a test on the number of counted games and the net number of counts counted by the test device.

  The counts of the number of games and the net increase are reset when the setting is changed or when the power is supplied over 3:00 am after the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the count game number and the count net increase number from being reset by an unintended trigger.

  As a condition for ending a series of ATs (also referred to as ART), limit processing is executed when the number of count games reaches 1500 games during the series of ATs or when the net count increase reaches 3000 during the series of ATs. At least, the number of provided AT games has been exhausted, and further, the storage area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by setting change. When the limit process is executed, the digestion game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 17B is used, which is more advantageous to the player than the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. Is executed. Thereby, even if the player continues the game after the limit processing or the setting change is executed, the time when the limit processing or the setting change is executed is longer than the time when the series of ATs is completed other than the limit processing. Since the number of digested games is determined so as to be advantageous to the player, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The digestion game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 17B, which is more advantageous for the player than the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 17A, is also used when the setting is changed. That is, the digestion game number lottery table B is used both when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed. Accordingly, the number of digested games is determined based on the same digested game number lottery table when the limit processing is executed and when the setting is changed, so that the processing load when the number of digested games is determined is reduced. Can be reduced. For example, the storage capacity of the digestion game number lottery table can be reduced when the limit processing is executed and when the setting is changed, as compared with the slot machine 1 using different digestion game number lottery tables.

  In ART, when the number of games counted after the first hit of the AT reaches 1250 games before reaching 1500 games, the number of AT games that can be reached to 1500 games by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is added. Is given by As described above, in the ART, instead of the monotonous game characteristic of continuing the game until the count game number reaches 1500 games, the game characteristic of aiming to reach 1250 games first before the count game number reaches 1500 games. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in gambling of the game and to improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 16, ART is controlled based on the number of AT games corresponding to each net increase such as 100, 300, 400, and 500. In other words, it can be said that the control of the ART is managed based on the net increase in number, so that the control of the ART can be easily understood by the player.

  With respect to the additional lottery, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the grant of the number of AT games that allows the count game number to reach 1500 games is determined by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B. Additional lottery is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an additional number of AT games for which the number of counted games exceeds 1500 games from being added.

[Modification]
The main embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About the base RT state]
In the present embodiment, RT1 is applied as the base RT state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and RT0 may be applied. For example, when the number of CZ games has been exhausted in RT0, the CZ ends and the count ends, while when the number of CZ games has been exhausted in RT2, the CZ may be extended and the count may be continued. Thus, when the replay winning probability is in the high probability state, the CZ ending condition is satisfied, the CZ is continued, and when the replay winning probability is in the low probability state, the CZ ending condition is satisfied, It may be.

[Addition of CZ games]
In the present embodiment, the number of CZ games is added again for 10 games when CZ ends during an RT state other than the base RT state, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the number of CZ games is not limited to 10, and another number of CZ games such as 8 games and 12 games may be added. That is, the number of CZ games that were initially controlled is not limited to being added again, and the number of CZ games different from the number of CZ games that were initially controlled may be added. In addition, not only the number of games but also a predetermined time controlled by the CZ may be added, and the control may be performed by the CZ over the predetermined time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which CZ1 is extended has been described, but CZ2 having a higher degree of advantage may be extended. That is, if the game state when CZ2 ends is an RT state other than the base RT state, control may be continued to CZ2. Alternatively, control may be performed by switching from CZ2 to CZ1. Further, when the number of CZ games is added, the CZ may be controlled to be more advantageous. For example, if the game state when CZ1 ends is an RT state other than the base RT state, the game state may be controlled to CZ2 having a higher degree of advantage. Alternatively, if the game state when the CZ ends is an RT state other than the base RT state, the game state may be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, AT) different from the CZ.

  Also, when the number of CZ games is added, an effect for notifying that the number of CZ games is to be added is performed, or an effect for inducing whether or not the number of CZ games is added is performed. Good.

  Further, the number of CZ games may be added when the game state when the CZ ends is an advantageous state such as a bonus, without being limited to the RT state other than the base RT state.

  Further, when the game state when the CZ ends is the base RT state, the number of CZ games may be added. In this way, it is possible to eliminate the disappointment caused by the end of the CZ and the gaming state being the base RT state.

[About limit processing]
In the present embodiment, the termination of the AT has been described as the limit processing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the main control unit 41 determines in S38 of FIG. 19 that the game state is not the base RT state, the main control unit 41 may transition the game state from RT2 to RT1 as limit processing instead of end standby section processing. Hereinafter, a flow of a series of games until the limit process is executed will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the background effect on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes a normal background on which a normal effect image (for example, a daytime image) is displayed until the AT first hits at the timing t1. Also, during this period, when the lottery condition is satisfied, the initial hit lottery is performed based on the initial hit lottery table.

  The timing t1 is a timing when the gaming state is RT1 and the navigation effect is not executed. When the AT first hits at the timing t1, a suggestion effect indicating the AT first hit is performed. During the suggestion effect, a suggestion image (for example, an image in which a battle is played after an ally character and an enemy character glare over a plurality of games) is displayed as a background effect. In this example, since the AT is hit by the initial hit lottery, in the suggested effect, the effect image in which the ally character finally wins the enemy character in the battle is displayed to notify the AT initial hit. If the AT is not hit for the first time, an effect image in which the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character is displayed, and the display returns to the normal background again.

  Furthermore, when the AT first hits at the timing t1, the additional lottery is performed thereafter based on the additional lottery table A. Also, the counting of the number of games and the net increase is started. However, at this time, since the AT initial hit has not been notified yet, the count game number and the count net increase number are not displayed.

  Next, when an AT initial hit is notified at timing t2, the effect state shifts during AT preparation before being controlled by the ART. The background effect during the AT preparation is a preparation background in which a preparation image (for example, an image in the evening) is displayed.

  The navigation can be executed from the timing t3 when the next game is notified at the timing t2. As a result, a preparation navigation for transitioning the game state from RT1 to RT0 and further to RT2 is executed. For example, when the player wins the replays GR1 to GR6 in RT1, the correct procedure for winning the promotion replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the game state can be changed from RT1 to RT0. Further, when the replay GR11 to 13 is won in RT0, the correct answer procedure for winning the normal replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the transition of the game state from RT0 to RT1 can be avoided. Further, when the replays GR21 to GR23 are won at RT0, the correct answer procedure for winning the special replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the game state can be changed from RT0 to RT2.

  Also, at the timing t3, since the AT initial hit has already been notified, the count display of the number of count games and the net increase in count starts.

  Next, when the promotion replay is won at the timing t4, the gaming state is changed from RT1 to RT0.

  Next, when a special replay is won at the timing t5, the gaming state changes from RT0 to RT2. Here, from the timing t1 to the timing t5, the winning rate of the re-gaming combination is as low as 1 / 7.31, so the payout rate of the medals is less than 1. For this reason, the net increase number from the start of the count tends to keep decreasing. However, if the ART is controlled from the timing t5, the winning probability of the re-gaming is increased to １ ／, so that the payout rate of the medals exceeds 1. For this reason, the net increase number from the timing t5 tends to keep increasing.

  When controlled by the ART, the background effect is an ART (normal) background on which an ART (normal) image (for example, a night image) is displayed.

  When the number of counted games reaches 1250 games at timing t6, an additional lottery is executed based on the additional lottery table B. By this lottery, the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given, so that the number of counted games can reach 1500 games. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of AT games provided in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is notified at a time. For example, when the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, a character image of “+250 games” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 together with a character image of “congratulations on reaching the ending!”.

  After the number of AT games of 200 or 250 is given at timing t6, an ending effect is executed. The background effect at this time is an ART (ending) background on which an ART (ending) image (for example, an image matched to the ending song) is displayed. Further, since the number of remaining games until the limit processing is executed is reduced to 250 games, only the number of remaining games is displayed in the display area. Note that after the 200 or 250 AT game numbers are added in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the AT lottery is not executed until the count game number reaches 1500 games.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the count display is displayed by the first hit of the AT, the player first aims at the count game number reaching 1250 games. At this time, the player expects to reach 1250 games while watching the count display of the number of count games, and feels joy that the net increase in number increases while watching the count display of the count increase in number. Then, when the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the number of 200 or 250 AT games is given as a privilege in the meaning of blessing, and the game shifts to an ending effect. During the ending, the player can immerse himself in the joy of reaching 1250 games while watching the display of the number of games until the ending. As described above, in the present embodiment, instead of simply increasing the number of AT games and continuing the game monotonously up to the 1500 games, aiming at the 1250 games before reaching the 1500 games, if the game is reached, the benefits As a result, a new game characteristic is provided in which the number of AT games that can reach 1500 games is provided.

  On the other hand, during the ending, the count net increase number is not displayed, so that the player does not know the net increase number when the 1500 game is reached. In the present embodiment, the limit process is executed when the number of counted games reaches 1500 games or the net count increase reaches 3000, but when the count reaches 1500 games, the count increase count becomes 3000. Often less than. For this reason, there is a possibility that the player may be dissatisfied with the fact that the limit processing is performed because the count game number has reached 1500 games even though the net count increase number has not yet reached 3,000. However, in the present embodiment, since the counted net increase number is not displayed during the ending, it is possible to avoid as much as possible giving the player the above-mentioned dissatisfaction.

  When the number of counted games reaches 1500 games at timing t7, a limit process is executed. Thereby, the gaming state transitions from RT2 to RT1. At this time, even if the number of AT games remains, the execution of the navigation effect ends. The remaining number of AT games may be reset, or may be added when the ART is next controlled.

  At the timing t7, the counting of the counted game number and the counted net number increase ends, and the count display ends.

  After the timing t7, the game at RT1 is restarted again, and the player again aims at the AT win by the initial hit lottery and the BB win by the internal lottery.

  As described above, the number of games is counted from the beginning of the AT. At RT2, when the number of games counted after the initial hit of the AT reaches 1500 games, which is the limit number of times that the net increase after the initial hit of the AT becomes 3000 or less, the gaming state is changed by the limit process. A transition is made from RT2 to RT1. In this way, the gambling of the game is not suppressed from increasing even though the gambling probability of the replaying game is controlled to RT2, which is high, but the gambling of the game is improved by shifting the gaming state to RT1. Since the increase is suppressed, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing as much as possible.

  Even if the limit processing is executed by the number of count games reaching 1500 games during a series of ATs or the total number of counts increasing to 3000 during a series of ATs, 1500 games are generally played. It is difficult for the player to recognize that the player has won the medals of 3000 or more. In particular, in the present embodiment, only the number of remaining games is displayed after the 1250 game by the count display. Therefore, when the limit process is executed without any warning and the series of ATs is completed, the player may have a distrust such as “the series of ATs is suddenly completed”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when executing the limit processing, a freeze is executed, and an end effect is executed during the freeze. For example, the end effect may be such that a character image of “END” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the end of the ending. When such a freeze is performed and the end effect is performed, it is possible to prevent the player from having the above-mentioned distrust. In addition, since the end effect is executed during the freeze, the player can recognize the content of the end effect.

  Regarding the count display, after the count game number reaches 1250 games, the remaining count games until the count game number reaches 1500 games by switching from the count game number and the count net increase number notified before the count game number reaches 1500 games. The number is announced. Thus, after the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the end of control to the ART can be made conscious.

  Regarding the background effect, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the mode is switched from the effect of the ART (normal) background executed before the count game number of 1250 games is reached, and the effect of the ART (ending) background is performed. Be executed. Thus, after the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the end of control to the ART can be made conscious.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of games executed since the initial hit per AT is counted, and the limit processing is executed when the counted game number reaches 1500 games, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the number of payouts executed after the first hit of the AT may be counted, and the limit processing may be executed when the counted number of payouts reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10,000). In addition, for example, the number of wins and the number of wins of a specific combination (for example, a bell, a replay, a cherry which triggers an AT lottery) is counted, and when the number of wins or the number of wins reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1000). Limit processing may be performed.

  Further, the counting is not limited to the counting at the time of the AT initial hit, but may be performed at the time of the AT initial hit notification at the timing t2 shown in FIG. As a result, the number of games executed after the notification of the first hit of the AT is counted, not at the time of the first hit of the AT. The counting may be performed at the timing of starting the navigation at the timing t3 or the timing of starting the ART at the timing t5.

  In a series of ATs, when a BB is won, the gaming state shifts to a bonus state via RT4. In this case, the net increase number increases in the bonus state. For this reason, the number of games in the bonus state may be counted and included in the counted game number, and the net increase in the bonus state may be included in the counted net increase and counted. The number of games in the bonus state may be counted without being included in the counted game number, or the net increase in the bonus state may be counted without being included in the counted net increase.

[Execution target of suggestion navigation]
In the present embodiment, at the time of winning the push order bell, the operating procedure corresponding to the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell accompanied by the award of more medals than the medals used for setting the number of bets is reported by the suggestion navigation, The navigation target is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 28A to 28C, after entering the suggested navigation period, the suggested navigation may be executed when the player wins a navigation target combination such as a push order bell or a push order rip. Thus, when the control to the CZ is performed, the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination is notified by the suggestion navigation, so that the control to the CZ can be notified to the player easily by executing the suggestion navigation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), after entering the suggested navigation period, the suggested navigation may be executed when the player wins a transfer to shift the gaming state by winning. For example, the transfer role in the present embodiment includes a promotion replay for shifting the gaming state from RT1 to RT0 and a special replay for shifting the gaming state from RT0 to RT2. As shown in FIG. 29 (a), in the case where the CZ is won during RT1 and the process moves to the suggested navigation period, if any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won during the suggested navigation period, the promotion replay is won. May be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this case, the gaming state transitions to RT0. Furthermore, when one of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won during the subsequent suggestion navigation period, a correct answer procedure for winning a special replay may be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this case, the gaming state transitions to RT2. Therefore, it is possible to play the game in CZ1 in a state where the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is high as in RT2. With this, when the control to the CZ is performed, the correct procedure corresponding to the transfer role accompanied by the transition of the game state is notified by the suggestion navigation, so that the player can easily understand the control to the CZ by executing the suggestion navigation. I can let you know.

  Not limited to the above example, the suggestion navigation may be executed in a game that has been lost due to an internal lottery. Further, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the suggestion navigation may be executed for each game.

  Further, when a CZ is won when the player wins a role that is a trigger for executing a suggestion navigation such as a push order bell or a push order lip, the suggestion navigation may be executed in a game in which the CZ is won.

  The suggested navigation is not limited to two times after the CZ winning, and may be executed only for two predetermined games after the CZ winning. For example, when CZ1 is won, the suggestion navigation can be executed in the third game and the fourth game after the CZ winning, and if the target role of the suggestion navigation is won in the third game or the fourth game, the suggestion is executed. Is also good. Furthermore, when the CZ3 is won, the suggestion navigation can be executed in the first game and the second game after the CZ winning, and the suggestion is executed when the target role of the suggestion navigation is won in the first game or the second game. Is also good. In this way, if the suggestion navigation is not executed in the first game and the second game after the notification of the winning, the suggestion navigation is executed in the third game or the fourth game, that is, the CZ1 is won. The player can be expected to do that.

[Control timing to CZ]
In the present embodiment, the CZ is controlled from the next game after the suggested navigation period ends, but the control trigger of the CZ is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, when control to the CZ is performed after the suggestion navigation is performed, control to the CZ is performed from the game in which the second suggestion navigation is performed. You may. Further, control to the CZ may be performed from a game next to the game in which the second suggestion navigation is executed, or a game thereafter. Note that no precursor period is provided, and a suggestion navigation period may be entered from a CZ-winned game, or a suggestion navigation period may be entered from a game following the CZ-winned game or a game thereafter. Good.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 28A to 28C, the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed during the suggestion navigation period may be controlled to CZ. In addition, the game that has entered the suggested navigation period (in this example, the game that has been lost due to the internal lottery) may be controlled to CZ. As described above, since the control to the CZ is performed from the start of the execution of the suggestion navigation, the control to the CZ can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  As shown in FIGS. 28A to 28C, when the control to the CZ is performed from the time when the execution of the suggestion navigation is started, the control to the CZ is performed from the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed. The control to the CZ may be performed from a game next to the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed, or a game thereafter. It should be noted that the precursor period is not provided, and the game may enter the suggested navigation period from the game in which the CZ is won, and the control to the CZ may be performed.

  Further, it may be controlled to CZ only during the suggested navigation period. That is, the number of games in the suggested navigation period and the number of CZ games may be the same.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 28B, after CZ1 ends in the middle, CZ is not controlled for a predetermined number of games, and thereafter control to CZ2 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control to CZ2 may be performed immediately after CZ1 is completed halfway. For example, control to CZ2 may be performed from the game following the game in which CZ1 has ended, or control to CZ1 may be continued until a suggestion navigation indicating control to CZ2 is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 28A to 28C, even when the suggestion navigation is executed during the control of the CZ, the winning notification LED 70 indicates the game after the game in which the CZ is won (in this example, , When the winning result of the game that has won CZ1 is obtained) until the end of CZ.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), when CZ2 is won during CZ1, control to CZ2 may be performed after all CZ games in CZ1 have been consumed. Further, in this case, from the time of winning the CZ2, a suggestion navigation suggestion period indicating the control to the CZ2 may be entered. In the example shown in FIG. 29 (b), after CZ1 ends, CZ is not controlled for a predetermined number of games, and thereafter control to CZ2 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Immediately after the end of CZ1, control to CZ2 may be performed. For example, control to CZ2 may be performed from the game following the game in which CZ1 has ended, or control to CZ1 may be continued until a suggestion navigation indicating control to CZ2 is executed.

[About extension of CZ]
In the present embodiment, the control to the CZ ends when the predetermined number of CZ games has been exhausted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, FIG. 29C shows an example in which CZ is extended. As shown in FIG. 29 (c), after winning the CZ1, the control to the CZ1 is performed from the time when the first suggestion navigation is executed, but the navigation is performed again during the predetermined 10 games of the CZ game. If the target role is not won, the second suggestion navigation may not be executed during CZ1. In this case, control to CZ1 may be extended until the second suggestion navigation is executed.

  The control of the CZ may be extended as long as RT2 is maintained during the CZ. Alternatively, the control of the CZ is extended as long as RT0 or RT2 (that is, a state in which the player has a higher degree of advantage such as a replay probability than a state in which most players play the game) is maintained during the CZ. Is also good.

  When the CZ is extended, the winning notification LED 70 is lit from the game after the CZ winning game (in this example, when a winning result of the game that has won the CZ1 is obtained) until the CZ extension period ends. Just continue.

[About winning notification]
In the present embodiment, the winning notification LED 70 is illuminated in red regardless of the AT winning or the CZ winning, but the lighting color may be another color. For example, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be changed randomly. Further, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be different between the AT winning and the CZ winning. Further, while the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be the same between the time of winning the AT and the time of winning the CZ1, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be different between the time of winning the CZ1 and the time of winning the CZ2. Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on even during the BB winning. In this way, by turning on the winning notification LED 70, the player can pay attention to which of the AT winning, the CZ winning, and the BB winning has been achieved.

  Also, in the present embodiment, the winning notification LED 70 is provided in a place where the stop switches are arranged in the same arrangement and is easily recognized by the player. However, the gaming machine is provided with a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, and a payout lamp. The winning notification LED 70 may be provided in a place where it is difficult for a person to recognize (for example, “C” is displayed for CZ winning). Alternatively, as means for notifying the CZ winning or the AT winning, the winning may be notified using an existing means such as the credit indicator 11, the game assisting indicator 12, and the payout lamp. Further, the CZ winning or the AT winning may be notified by outputting a predetermined sound from the speakers 53 and 54 or the like.

  Lighting of the winning notification LED 70 may be performed by merely turning on a single LED (dot point) using a payout lamp, for example, instead of displaying numbers or the like as in a 7-segment display. Further, when the operation procedure is notified at the time of the navigation effect, the notification may be performed by using an existing means such as the credit display 11 or the game assistance display 12. In this case, while a 7-segment display is used to notify the operating procedure, a single LED may be used to notify the winning.

  The lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 may be any timing in one game. For example, when the start switch 7 is operated, when the third stop is performed (when pressed, when pressed), or when the number of bets of the next game in which the AT or CZ has been won is set, the winning notification LED 70 is turned on at an arbitrary timing. Is also good.

  Also, the winning notification may be performed as in the example shown in FIG. FIG. 30 is an example of a timing chart for explaining winning notification in a modification.

  First, a case in which CZ1 is won will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), when the CZ1 is won with the weak cherry 1 being won, the predetermined number of games (for example, 5 in the present embodiment) from the game after the CZ winning game (the game in which the CZ is won). Game). In addition, the winning notification LED 70 is lit in red from a game after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, when a winning result of the game that has won the CZ1 is obtained). In the precursor period, a precursor image (for example, an image in which an ally character and an enemy character battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, CZ1 is not controlled during the precursor period, so CZ1 is in the latent state.

  Then, in the final game of the precursor period, a “WIN” image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an effect result (for example, the ally character wins). This indicates to the player that CZ1 has been won. After that, the winning notification LED 70 is controlled to CZ1 with the suggestion navigation period entering while the lighting is continued. Thereafter, when CZ1 ends, the winning notification LED 70 turns off.

  Next, a case in which CZ3 is won will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the CZ3 is won at the opportunity of the weak cherry 1 being won, a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 in the present embodiment) from the game after the CZ winning game (the game in which the CZ is won). Game). In addition, the winning notification LED 70 is lit in red from the game after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, when the winning result of the game that has won the CZ3 is obtained). In the precursor period, a precursor image (for example, an image in which an ally character and an enemy character unfold a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as in the case of winning the CZ1. At this time, in the case of the CZ3 winning, unlike the case of the CZ1 winning, the CZ3 is controlled during the precursor period and the suggestion navigation period is performed.

  Then, in the final game of the precursor period, a “LOSE” image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an effect result (for example, the ally character is defeated). This indicates to the player that CZ3 has been won. Further, CZ3 ends with the end of the precursor period, and the winning notification LED 70 also goes out.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 (a) and 30 (b), the same effect is performed during the precursor period, and the winning notification LED 70 is illuminated in the same manner, regardless of whether CZ1 or CZ3 is won. Therefore, during the precursor period, the player can be noticed which of CZ1 and CZ3 has been won. Further, when the winning is made to CZ1, the winning notification LED 70 is continuously controlled by the control of CZ1 after the elapse of the precursor period, whereas when the winning is made to CZ3, the CZ3 ends with the elapse of the precursor period. The winning notification LED 70 is also turned off. For this reason, if the winning notification LED 70 continues to be lit even after the end of the effect during the precursor period, the control to the CZ1 is determined, so that the player pays attention to whether or not the winning notification LED 70 continues to be lit. be able to.

  In addition, when CZ3 is won, the suggestion navigation period is performed during the precursory period. Therefore, when the suggestion navigation is executed, such as when the push order bell is won, the suggestion navigation may be performed during the precursory period. In this case, it is determined that CZ3 has been won instead of CZ1. Note that even if the player has won the CZ1, the suggestion navigation may be performed during the precursor period. In this way, even if the suggestion navigation is executed during the precursor period, it is not determined that the CZ3 has been won.

  Even if the player has won the CZ3, if an AT is won during the precursor period, a “WIN” image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an effect result (for example, the ally character wins) in the precursor period, and thereafter, the AT is displayed. It may be controlled.

  Next, a case in which BB is won will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 30 (c), when the BB is won in response to the weak cherry 1 being won, a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 in the present embodiment) from the game after the BB winning game (the BB winning game in this embodiment). Game). However, the winning notification LED 70 does not light. In the precursor period, a precursor image (for example, an image in which an ally character and an enemy character battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and in the final game of the precursor period, the effect result (for example, the ally character wins) is displayed. The “WIN” image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This indicates to the player that BB has been won.

  Next, a case where only the cherry is won will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 30D, when the weak cherry 1 is independently won, the game after the game in which the cherry alone is won (the game in which the BB is won in the present embodiment) is changed to a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games). It enters into the aura period for a long time. However, the winning notification LED 70 does not light up as in the case of the BB winning. In the precursor period, a precursor image (for example, an image in which an ally character and an enemy character perform a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and in the final game of the precursor period, a rendering result (for example, the ally character is defeated) is displayed. The “LOSE” image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This indicates to the player that the game has not been won.

  As shown in FIGS. 30A to 30D, the winning notification LED 70 is lit in the case of CZ winning, whereas the winning notification LED 70 is not lit in the case of BB winning or non-winning. Thereby, even if the winning notification LED 70 does not light when the cherry or watermelon is won and the cherry symbol or watermelon symbol is derived as a winning result, it is possible that the BB winning has been achieved. Can be expected of the player for the control.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26, 28, and 30, the winning notification LED 70 is lit from the time of CZ winning, but the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 is not limited to this. For example, the winning notification LED 70 may be lit at the end of the precursor period after the CZ winning, at the start of the suggested navigation period, or in a game after the CZ winning game, such as a game in which the first suggested navigation is executed. Good. Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be lit only during the control by the CZ, or may be lit only during the precursor period.

  In addition, even if the winning notification LED 70 falls from RT0 or RT2 (that is, a high probability state in which the player has a higher degree of advantage such as a replay probability than a state in which the player plays most of the game) during the CZ, the winning notification LED 70 outputs to the CZ. The winning notification LED 70 may be kept on until the control is completed.

  Further, even after the control to the CZ is completed, the winning notification LED 70 may be kept on as long as RT0 and RT2 are maintained. Further, the control to the CZ may be extended as long as RT0 or RT2 is maintained during the CZ, and the winning notification LED 70 may be kept lit as long as the CZ during the RT0 or RT2 is maintained.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 26 (a), 28 (b), and 29 (b), when the status is promoted from CZ1 to CZ2, once CZ is uncontrolled between CZ1 and CZ2, The winning notification LED 70 may be turned off once during the control period.

  In addition, the winning notification LED 70 is not limited to the one that continues to be lit over a plurality of games, and may be lit only within one game. For example, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on only during the game in which the CZ has been won.

  Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be lit, for example, at the time of CZ winning, and then may be controlled by the AT by winning the AT during the CZ, and may continue to be lit even during the AT. Then, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned off when the AT ends. In this case, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned off even if the gaming state continues to be advantageous RT (RT2 or the like) at the end of the AT.

[CZ lottery and AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, in CZ1, CZ2 having a high degree of advantage is extracted by extracting the same judgment value as the judgment value extracted in non-CZ. , But is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and (b), in the CZ1 lottery performed when one weak cherry is won during non-CZ, when a determination value of 1 to 30 is extracted, the CZ is won to CZ1. While the control of (1) is performed, when the determination value of 1 to 30 is extracted in CZ1, the AT is won and the control on the AT may be performed. As described above, in the CZ1, an AT may be won by re-winning the winning combination in the non-CZ. Further, in the CZ1, the AT may be won by extracting the same judgment value as the judgment value extracted in the non-CZ. This does not complicate the process of determining whether to shift to a state such as the CZ lottery or the AT lottery.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, in the case where the CZ1 lottery in the non-CZ is triggered by one weak cherry, and the CZ2 lottery in the CZ1 is triggered by one weak cherry, The AT lottery in the non-CZ may not be triggered by one weak cherry. Further, in the CZ1, if the control to the CZ2 having a high degree of advantage is performed by extracting the same determination value as the determination value extracted in the non-CZ, the CZ2 lottery in the CZ1 is performed. The execution trigger (the winning combination in which the lottery is performed) may be different from the CZ1 lottery during the CZ.

  In the CZ lottery shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, first, a weak cherry is extracted by extracting 1 to 100 determination values from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in an internal lottery. The CZ was won by winning a 1 and extracting a specific determination value (1 to 30) from the 1 to 100 determination values, but is not limited to this. For example, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the internal lottery, the judgment value is extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the CZ lottery, and the extracted judgment value is the judgment value of the CZ winning. For example, it may be determined that CZ has been won.

  In the initial winning lottery shown in FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16D, first, 1 to 100 determination values are extracted from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) by an internal lottery. By winning, the weak cherry 1 is won, and among the judgment values 1 to 100, a specific judgment value (31 to 40 in non-CZ, 31 to 60 in CZ1, 1 to 1 in CZ3) AT was won by extracting 11), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a weak cherry 1 is won by an internal lottery, a judgment value is extracted from judgment values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) for a first hit lottery, and the extracted judgment value is a judgment value of an AT winning. If so, it may be determined that the AT has been won.

  As shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and (b), when the CZ1 lottery in the non-CZ is triggered by one weak cherry and the AT lottery in the CZ1 is triggered by one weak cherry, In the CZ2 lottery during the CZ1, it may not be triggered by the weak cherry 1 win. Further, during the CZ1, if the AT is won by extracting the same judgment value as the judgment value extracted in the non-CZ, the AT lottery in the CZ1 and the CZ1 lottery in the non-CZ will be performed. Execution timing (winning lottery winning combination) may be different.

  In the CZ lottery shown in FIG. 31A, first, the weak cherry 1 is won by extracting 1 to 100 determination values from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) by an internal lottery. Although the specific determination values (1 to 30) are extracted from the determination values 1 to 100, the CZ is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the internal lottery, the judgment value is extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the CZ lottery, and the extracted judgment value is the judgment value of the CZ winning. For example, it may be determined that the CZ has been won. Further, in the initial lottery shown in FIG. 31 (b), first, the judgment value of 1 to 100 is extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) by the internal lottery, so that the weak cherry 1 is won. Then, the AT was won by extracting the specific determination values (1 to 30) from the determination values of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a weak cherry 1 is won by an internal lottery, a judgment value is extracted from judgment values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) for a first hit lottery, and the extracted judgment value is a judgment value of an AT winning. If so, it may be determined that the AT has been won.

  Note that in CZ1, the determination value extracted in the non-CZ is not limited to the one that the AT first hits by extracting the same determination value as the determination value extracted in the non-CZ. In the CZ1, the determination value extracted in the non-CZ is The AT may be added by extracting the same determination value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the CZ1 lottery and the CZ2 lottery are executed when the weak cherry is won, and the CZ3 lottery is executed when the weak cherry is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the CZ1 lottery and the CZ2 lottery may be executed when a strong cherry is won, and the CZ3 lottery may be executed when a weak cherry is won. In this case, it is preferable that the winning result (the derived symbol combination) is the same between when the strong cherry is won and when the weak cherry is won.

  In the present embodiment, the suggestion navigation can be executed only once when a non-winning occurs in the CZ3 lottery executed when the weak cherry 2 is won or the watermelon 2 is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if a non-winning occurs in the CZ3 lottery executed when the weak cherry 2 is won or the weak watermelon 2 is won, the suggestion navigation may not be executed. Alternatively, the weak cherry 3 and the weak watermelon 3 may be separately provided, and the suggestion navigation may be executed only once when the weak cherry 3 and the weak watermelon 3 are won.

  The initial winning probability and the additional winning probability in the AT lottery and the CZ winning probability in the CZ lottery may be constant irrespective of the set value, or may be varied according to the set value. If the initial winning probability, the additional winning probability in the AT lottery, and the CZ winning probability in the CZ lottery are constant irrespective of the set value, the bonus winning probability in the internal lottery is changed according to the set value, and the bonus May be provided with a difference in the payout rate according to the set value.

[Advantages of CZ2]
In the present embodiment, the suggestion navigation is executed only up to twice during the suggestion navigation period corresponding to CZ1 or CZ3, whereas the suggestion navigation is executed without limitation during the suggestion navigation period corresponding to CZ2. Thus, CZ2 is more advantageous to the player than CZ1 and CZ3. However, other means may be used as means for increasing the degree of advantage of CZ2.

  For example, in CZ2, the opportunity to execute the suggestion navigation may be increased more than in CZ1 or CZ3. Further, in CZ2, no matter which combination is won, a suggestion navigation for notifying the operation procedure corresponding to the won combination may be executed. In addition, even if the result of the internal lottery is a loss, suggestive navigation may be executed. That is, during the suggested navigation period corresponding to CZ2, the suggested navigation may be performed over the entire game.

  Further, in the CZ2, when a winning combination for shifting the gaming state by winning is won, the suggestion navigation is executed, and as a result, the gaming state in the CZ2 may shift to an advantageous state. For example, when a suggestion navigation period corresponding to CZ2 is entered, a correct answer procedure for winning a promotion replay when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won is notified by the suggestion navigation, and thereafter, any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is performed. The correct answer procedure for winning the special replay when the crab is won may be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this way, the game state can be changed to RT2 during CZ2. Note that while the game state is maintained at RT2, the control to CZ2 may not be terminated.

[About winning the AT in CZ]
In the processing related to CZ described above, the following control may be performed when an AT is won during CZ.

  For example, when an AT is won during CZ, the CZ game may remain, or the AT may be controlled immediately after the AT is won, such as the game that has been won or the next game. In this case, a sign effect indicating control to the AT may be executed before being controlled by the AT.

  For example, when the AT is won during the CZ, the AT may be controlled after the remaining CZ game is consumed. In this case, a sign effect indicating control to the AT may be executed before being controlled by the AT.

  Note that the winning notification LED 70 that is lit during CZ may continue to be lit until the AT ends.

[About AT after limit processing]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, when the number of counted games reaches 1500 games and the limit process is executed at timing t7, the execution of the navigation effect ends even if the number of AT games remains. However, it is not limited to this. For example, even if the number of count games reaches 1500 games, limit processing is executed, and the game state transitions from RT2 to RT1, if the number of AT games remains, the execution of the navigation effect may be continued. In this way, the player does not miss a prize by operating the stop switch in the correct order when the pushing order bell is won, and does not lose the prize in the correct order when the push order lip is won. By operating it, a promotion replay can be won. As a result, it is possible to aim for the AT winning by the initial winning lottery and the BB winning by the internal lottery again without consuming the medals as much as possible. As described above, even if the gaming state is changed from RT2 to RT1 by the limit processing in order to suppress the gambling of the game from increasing, if the number of AT games remains, the navigation effect is continued based on the number of AT games. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Additional notification of the number of AT games]
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games awarded in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is notified all at once, but is not limited thereto. For example, if the number of AT games is 250 at the timing t6 shown in FIG. 27, 50 games are announced at that time, and then 100 games are played after 50 games are exhausted, and the remaining 100 games are announced after 100 games are exhausted. For example, the number of AT games provided may be divided and notified, such as shifting to an ending. Further, the number of AT games awarded in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A may be divided and notified, for example, every 50 games that is the minimum number of additional games. In addition, the number of AT games to which the additional lottery has been given based on the additional lottery table B may be divided and notified every 50 games.

[About AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games is provided by the initial winning lottery and the additional lottery, and the AT is controlled to the number of provided AT games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a net increase or payout number that can be controlled by the AT may be determined by an initial hit lottery and an additional lottery, and the AT may be controlled until the determined net increase or payout number is reached.

  In the additional lottery table B shown in FIG. 16 which is used when the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games of 0 games is not determined, but a predetermined probability (for example, (Low probability of 50% or less). Further, when the number of counted games reaches 1250 games and the number of AT games is determined to be 0, the additional lottery may be executed again based on the additional lottery table B thereafter.

  In the present embodiment, an additional lottery is executed before the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, whereas an additional lottery is performed after the number of AT games that reaches 1250 games and reaches 1500 games is added. The lottery was not executed, but is not limited to this. For example, even after the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, an additional lottery may be executed based on a different lottery table than before the number of counted games reaches 1250 games. For example, after the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, an additional lottery may be executed based on a more advantageous lottery table than before the number of counted games reaches 1250 games. Thereby, the additional lottery after the number of counted games reaches 1250 games is different from the additional lottery before the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[About a series of AT]
In the present embodiment, from the time of the first hit of the AT (timing t1 in FIG. 27), the AT is controlled after the first hit of the AT, and the period from when all the AT games are exhausted to when the AT ends is a series of times. AT was used, but it is not limited to this. For example, a period from when the AT first hit is notified (timing t2 in FIG. 27) to when all the AT games are consumed and the AT ends is regarded as a series of ATs. For example, a period from the start of the navigation (timing t3 in FIG. 27) until all the AT games are consumed and the AT ends may be a series of ATs. For example, a period from the start of the ART (timing t5 in FIG. 27) until all AT games are consumed and the AT ends may be a series of ATs. Further, a predetermined period (for example, 100 games) after all the AT games have been exhausted and the AT is completed may be set as a resurrection period, and may be a period in which an AT lottery can easily win the AT. In this case, a period from a predetermined opportunity to the end of the resurrection period may be a series of ATs.

[About prescribed control]
In the present embodiment, when the series of ATs is completed by the limit processing, it is more advantageous in the digestion game number lottery than when the series of ATs is completed by other than the limit processing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a series of ATs is completed by the limit processing, the probability of winning the AT in the AT lottery is higher than when the series of ATs is completed by a process other than the limit processing, or the number of the provided AT games is increased. Good. Alternatively, when the series of ATs is ended by the limit process, the probability of being controlled by the CZ is higher or the number of games controlled by the CZ is larger than when the series of ATs is ended by other than the limit process. Good.

[About Freeze]
In the present embodiment, the freeze process and the end effect are executed when the series of ATs is completed after the limit process is executed. However, the freeze and the end effect are also executed when the series of ATs is ended except for the limit process. May be done.

[About benefits]
In the example described above, the value directly affecting the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as the BB winning, the AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT, has been exemplified. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the payout rate of medals, for example. Specifically, in a case where a high-probability state in which the AT is won with a higher probability than usual in the AT lottery is provided, execution of a probability suggestion effect for indicating whether or not the current state is the high-probability state. Execution of a premiere effect together with a voice on the liquid crystal display 51 (appearance of a special character, execution of a special bonus effect during the next bonus occurrence, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect for indicating the set value set, By collecting a certain number of points, it is possible to give points that can be exchanged for services determined at the gaming shop where the slot machine 1 is installed, and to display a two-dimensional code that allows downloading privilege images and privilege information on a predetermined website. The information may be displayed on the display 51.

  In addition, the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege. However, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this. Good. In addition, when the number of navigable effects that can be performed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigable effect is executed for the determined number of navigable effects, the number of navigable effects can be set as a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit application amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the provided game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit application amount, the upper limit application amount may be set as a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled until a predetermined AT end condition is satisfied after a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied, and when the AT end condition is satisfied, a continuous lottery for determining whether to continue the AT is performed. The continuation probability determined to be continued in the lottery may be used as the privilege.

[About advantageous conditions]
In the above-described example, as the advantageous state, the big bonus (BB), the AT, or the CZ in which the winning probability of the small role is higher than in the predetermined state is illustrated for the slot machine 1, but for the player, The present invention is not limited to this as long as it is advantageous, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

  Advantageous states include, for example, a regular bonus (RB) and a replay time (RT) in which the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, a concentrated state of small winning combinations, and a drawable range of at least one reel are higher than usual. A predetermined operating procedure for prize winning the winning small role, instead of changing the challenge time (CT) and the probability of winning the winning combination, which is in a state where the generation of all the small roles is allowed in each game as the width becomes narrower, is determined. A pseudo bonus that is notified over a period (for example, until 50 games are consumed) may be used. In addition, a state in which the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, a state in which the probability of being controlled in a frozen state is a high probability, and a number of games such as the number of AT games having a high probability. An advantageous state different from the above-described embodiment may be set, such as a state in which an additional game is added, or a state in which the number of additional games in an AT is easily increased. Indirectly advantageous to the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on a communication network or a condition where the probability of establishing a condition for performing a production with a sense of premium (freeze production, premium production, etc.) is high. Or a state that enhances the interest of the game. The permission determining means for determining whether or not to permit the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, but may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

  Further, the advantageous state is, for example, in a privilege granting lottery for deciding whether or not to grant a privilege, the “probability of granting a privilege” and “providing when a privilege is determined to be granted”. At least one of “the value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege amount)” may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). Further, the advantageous state may be such that the number of execution triggers of the bonus granting lottery is larger than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of digestible games that need to be digested in order to give a privilege is smaller than the normal state.

  For example, when the privilege is the number of the AT games, the advantageous state is more “AT winning probability in the AT lottery” and “AT given in the case of the AT lottery” than in the normal state. At least one of "the value of the number of games" may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be such that the number of AT lottery execution triggers is greater than the normal state. For example, if the execution of the AT lottery in the normal state is the first role election and the second role election, the execution of the AT lottery in the advantageous state is the first role election and the second role election. In addition, the third role may be elected.

[Directions and information]
In the above-described example, an example in which effects and information are performed using the liquid crystal display 51 is given. However, for example, speakers 53 and 54, and a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above-described embodiment) disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), A transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be viewed) disposed on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air and a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine described above, the example in which the control related to the AT is executed by the main control unit 41 has been described. However, the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, determination of whether to stock the number of AT games, determination of the number of AT games, additional lottery of the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as a control relating to the AT, control of a high probability state of the AT lottery (in the present embodiment, CZ) can be mentioned. The control of the high probability state of the AT lottery includes a control in which the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes a high probability, a control of shortening a period until being controlled by the AT according to the result of the internal lottery, a winning probability of the additional lottery, and a game. Controls that favor numbers are included. Further, the control related to the AT includes controlling the AT when the specified number of games have been consumed. The time when the game of the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time of reaching the number of ceiling games and the time of reaching the number of games determined by lottery. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control for setting a precursor period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing an effect of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Further, as a control related to the AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. The control for giving a penalty includes determining penalty content, and determining or setting a penalty period. Further, as the control relating to the AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp or an LED indicating that the AT is being performed.

  Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp or an LED for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when improving the lottery probability, for example, when controlling to the high probability state of the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 notifies the effect by lighting control of a lamp or an LED (for example, the game auxiliary display 12 or the like). You may do so. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that the game is controlled to the high probability state of the AT lottery by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times using the game auxiliary display 12. Alternatively, the main controller 41 may cause the sub-controller 91 to execute the navigation effect a predetermined number of times, thereby notifying that the state is controlled to the high probability state of the AT lottery.

  When the control relating to the AT is executed by the main control unit 41, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is executed by a control unit that is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and is lower than the main control unit 41. . For example, a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board executes the stop control of the reels, and the main control unit 41 transfers an operation signal of a stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent a shortage of the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c and a shortage of the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when performing the control related to the AT.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT (for example, the CZ lottery, the CZ control, the control related to the precursor period, the control related to the suggested navigation period, the AT lottery, the AT control, and the like). However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the processing. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing may be performed. In this way, the control related to the AT is not managed by the main control unit 41, but is managed by the sub-control unit 91, so that the storage capacity of the main control unit 41 in the RAM is smaller than the RAM of the sub-control unit 91. Shortage can be eliminated.

[Other Modifications of Slot Machine]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player according to the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is paid out to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. A sealed slot machine that adds the game points (scores) without the need may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are referred to as a gaming machine. Further, the slot machine includes a game area in which a game ball can be fired to play a game, and a bet amount can be set in accordance with a game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

  Note that various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiment and modifications can be appropriately combined.

  The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control section, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control section, 91a Sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game state control means for controlling to one of a plurality of game states including a first game state and a second game state having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the first game state;
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state;
Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state related to the control to the specific state to a higher advantageous state than the normal state,
Counting means for counting the number of unit games executed since the control to the advantageous state was determined,
The specific state control means ends control to the specific state when the number of unit games counted by the counting means reaches an upper limit number during the specific state,
The number of unit games counted by the counting means is initialized in the normal state in the first game state,
The advantageous state control means terminates the advantageous state when the termination condition is satisfied in the advantageous state in the first game state, while the termination condition is satisfied in the advantageous state in the second game state. Sometimes a slot machine that prohibits the end of the advantageous state.

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