JP6727618B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed by setting a predetermined number of gaming values as the number of bets for one game, and the gaming value can be given according to the symbols when the variable display is stopped. ..

As an example of a game machine, it is equipped with a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and the start switch is operated in a state where the number of bets is set using medals and the like, and the reel is started and the reel is started to rotate However, the reel rotation is stopped based on the result of the winning lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch (pushing order, operation timing, etc.), and the medals are awarded according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all reels are stopped. There are slot machines that can be given benefits including payouts. Further, as an advantageous state for the player, a bonus or RT (Replay Time) for improving the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination (for example, a small winning combination or a replay), and a result of a winning combination lottery result in winning a plurality of winning combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for notifying operation information that is advantageous to the player for winning a winning combination with a larger privilege.

Further, in such a gaming machine, as an advantageous state for the player, a high expected value bonus in which the expected value of the number of payouts with respect to the number of inserted medals exceeds 100%, and an expected value of the number of payouts with respect to the number of inserted medals. Some were controllable with a low expected value bonus of less than 100%. Further, as a display device that is connected to such a gaming machine and displays gaming data relating to the gaming machine, if the net additional number is displayed during the low expected value bonus as well as during the high expected value bonus, the player's game will be displayed. There is a possibility that the motivation may be impaired, so that there is one that displays a net increase in number during the high expected value bonus and displays a payout number during the low expected value bonus (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2009-18011, A

However, in the conventional display device, the display content itself differs depending on whether the expected value in the advantageous state is high or low, and thus whether the display content is the net increase number or the payout number is displayed. There was a fear that the player who could not understand could be puzzled.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, does not confuse the player regardless of the type of the advantageous state being controlled, and causes the player to feel a loss even in the advantageous state where the expected value is low. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the gaming motivation from being impaired without giving it.

A gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention can variably display a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of gaming values as the number of bets for one game, and the gaming value can be changed according to the symbol when the variable display is stopped. In the assignable gaming machine, a role lottery means for performing a role lottery for deciding whether or not any of the plurality of roles including the awarding role accompanied by the awarding of the game value has been won, and it is advantageous for the player. Advantageous state control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of advantageous states, and in the advantageous state, subtracting the game value set as the number of bets from the game value provided with the occurrence of the award winning combination. And a net increase display means for displaying a net increase, and the plurality of types of advantageous states include a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state in which the generation ratio of the awarding combination is higher than the first advantageous state. During the first advantageous state, the net increase display means updates and displays a net increase according to the bet number set for the game at a predetermined start timing for starting the game, When the predetermined end timing for ending the game is reached, the net increase is updated and displayed according to the game value given in the game, and during the second advantageous state, the net increase is updated and displayed at the start timing. Instead, the net increase number is updated and displayed according to the bet number set for the game and the game value given in the game at the end timing.

According to this configuration, the net increase can be displayed as the information relating to the provision of the game value, even in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being puzzled. Further, in the first advantageous state, the net increase according to the number of bets is updated and displayed at the start timing, whereas in the second advantageous state in which the generation ratio of the awarding combination is higher than that in the first advantageous state, the start is started. The update is not displayed at the timing, but is displayed as a net increase according to the bet number at the end timing. Therefore, since the net increase does not decrease at the game end timing in the first advantageous state, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of loss and the processing load of the start timing in the second advantageous state. Can be reduced.

It should be noted that the start timing may be any timing related to the start of a game, for example, a timing at which an operation for starting the variable display is accepted, a timing at which the variable display is actually started, and a game value as a bet number Any timing may be used, such as a timing at which a setting operation (bet operation, medal insertion, etc.) is accepted. Further, the end timing may be any timing related to the end of the game, for example, a timing at which an operation for stopping the variable display (third stop operation) is received, or the variable display is actually stopped (reel stop). Timing, the timing to start giving the game value according to the symbol when the variable display is stopped, the timing when the game value is given one by one according to the symbol when the variable display is stopped, and the variable display When the game value given according to the symbol when stopped is detected to be given one by one, the game value given according to the symbol when the variable display is stopped is displayed on a predetermined display unit (for example, , The payout indicator 46) may be added at a time of one, and any timing may be used, such as the timing at which the game value is added according to the symbol when the variable display is stopped.

Preferably, a specific history value display means for displaying a specific history value that is a value different from the net increase number and is updated according to the progress of the game in the first advantageous state is provided, and the specific history value display is provided. The means updates and displays the specific history value at the start timing in the first advantageous state.

With this configuration, not only the net increase number but also the specific history value is updated and displayed at the start timing during the first advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it inconspicuous that the net increase has decreased at the start timing in the first advantageous state.

Preferably, the first advantageous state is for the player when the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is a specific lottery result having a different degree of advantage for the player depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means for stopping the variable display. This is a state in which the operation mode in which the degree of advantage is high can be specified in a manner that allows specification.

According to this configuration, even when the operation to the stop operating means cannot be operated in the operation mode that was erroneously informed in the first advantageous state, the net increase according to the already set bet number is updated and displayed. Therefore, the displayed net increase does not decrease. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of loss.

Preferably, during the second advantageous state, the award winning combination is generated for each game.

According to this configuration, at the end timing during the second advantageous state, the game value is always given. Therefore, during the second advantageous state, for example, while reducing the processing load without performing wasteful processing such as subtracting the bet number set at the start timing, the player may feel a loss at the end timing. You can reduce the hug.

It should be noted that the awarding combination that occurs for each game in the second advantageous state is a combination that accompanies a game value equal to or more than the bet number set for the game. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling lost even in the second advantageous state.

Preferably, during the second advantageous state, one of the plurality of winning combinations including the award winning combination occurs for each game, and the ratio of the award winning combination occurring during the second advantageous state. Is higher than the rate of generating a winning combination different from the award winning combination among the plurality of winning combinations during the second advantageous state.

According to this configuration, at the end timing during the second advantageous state, the game value is highly likely to be given, and the net increase is increased by several games. Therefore, during the second advantageous state, for example, while reducing the processing load without performing wasteful processing such as subtracting the bet number set at the start timing, the player may feel a loss at the end timing. You can reduce the hug.

Preferably, the subtraction is updated according to the bet number set for the game at the start timing in the advantageous state, and according to the game value given in the game at the end timing. A net increase calculation means for calculating a net increase by addition and updating is provided, and the net increase display means calculates the net increase regardless of whether the net increase is in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state. The net increase according to the advantageous state is displayed based on the net increase calculated by the means.

According to this configuration, the net increase can be calculated by the common processing regardless of whether the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state is in effect. For this reason, the processing load for calculating the net increase can be reduced.

Preferably, when the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is in the second advantageous state rather than in the first advantageous state, the ratio of the outlier lottery result of not winning any of the plurality of hands Is lower.

According to this configuration, at the end timing during the second advantageous state, the ratio of the lottery result that is out of alignment during the first advantageous state is lower, and as a result, the ratio at which the net increase in the number of games increases increases. high. Therefore, during the second advantageous state, for example, while reducing the processing load without performing wasteful processing such as subtracting the bet number set at the start timing, the player may feel a loss at the end timing. It is possible to further reduce the hug.

Preferably, the net increase display means displays a net increase after the first advantageous state is started during the first advantageous state, and is controlled to a second advantageous state during the first advantageous state. In the first advantageous state that is controlled again after the end of the second advantageous state, not only the net increase until it is controlled to the second advantageous state, but also the net increase including the net increase in the second advantageous state is displayed. However, during the second advantageous state, the net increase from the start of the second advantageous state is displayed, and the second advantageous state is displayed even during the controlled second advantageous state during the first advantageous state. Show the net increase since it started.

According to this configuration, in the first advantageous state, the net increase after the first advantageous state is started, including the net increase in the second advantageous state controlled during the first advantageous state. Since the number is displayed, the player can be notified of the total net increase. On the other hand, in the second advantageous state, since the net increase number after the second advantageous state is started is focused on, the player can be notified of the net increase number in the second advantageous state this time.

Preferably, the plurality of types of history values updated and displayed according to the progress of the game in the second advantageous state do not include the values of the types updated and displayed at the start timing, but are the end timing. It is only the type value that is refreshed sometimes.

According to this configuration, there is no history value updated and displayed at the start timing in the second advantageous state. Therefore, the update display in the second advantageous state can be made easy to understand. Further, the history value updated and displayed at the end timing in the second advantageous state is included. Therefore, the update display at the end timing in the second advantageous state can be distributed, and it is difficult to focus on one value.

Preferably, the plurality of winning combinations include a re-gaming combination that enables the next game to be started without newly using a gaming value, and the net increase display means is the re-gaming combination in the first advantageous state. When it is the end timing that occurs, and when it is the start timing of the game accompanying the occurrence of the re-play combination, the displayed net increase is not updated, and the game value is added at the end timing of the game. Sometimes, the displayed net increase is updated and displayed to the net increase corresponding to the game value, and when the re-play combination is at the end timing in the second advantageous state, and the re-play combination. When the game is started with the occurrence of the game, the displayed net increase is not updated, and when the game value is given at the end of the game, the displayed net increase is generated by the re-game combination. The net increase is updated and displayed according to the game value set as the bet number in the game and the given game value.

According to this configuration, regardless of whether it is in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state, it is the end timing when the re-gaming combination is generated and the start timing of the game when the re-gaming combination is generated. , The net increase displayed is not updated, and at the end timing when the game value is added thereafter, the net increase is performed in a mode depending on whether the game is in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state. Update display. As a result, it is possible to prevent the update display of the net increase number from becoming complicated in relation to the occurrence of the replay combination.

Preferably, the net extra number display means does not update the displayed net extra number at the end timing of the game in which none of the plurality of winning combinations occurs in the second advantageous state, and the next game is played. When the game value is given at the end timing of the game, the displayed net increase is set as the bet number in each of the game in which none of the plurality of combinations has occurred and the game in which the game value is given. The value is updated and displayed as a net increase corresponding to the game value given in the game.

According to this configuration, at the end timing during the second advantageous state, the net increase is updated and displayed when the game value is given, and the net increase is not updated and displayed when none of the plurality of winning combinations occurs. Therefore, during the second advantageous state, for example, while reducing the processing load without performing wasteful processing such as subtracting the number of bets set at the start timing, the net increase number decreases at the end timing. Since this can be reduced, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of loss.

It is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door opened. FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for explaining game control processing. It is a figure for explaining a combination name, a symbol combination, and the like. It is a figure for explaining a winning combination group, a winning combination, and the like. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of each of the gaming state and the advantageous period. It is a flow chart for explaining a calculation process such as a net increase in number. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a process for displaying and updating a net increase in number, etc. It is a figure for explaining an example of a display of a net additional number etc. in AT. FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a net additional number or the like in the bonus state.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the game machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing a game using medals as a game medium will be described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a slot machine, and it is not a gaming machine that can execute a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium or a gaming medium (value of a tangible object such as a medal) but internally. It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of executing a game by using the given score (value of an intangible object such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method).

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The overall configuration of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door of the slot machine is opened.

The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 5 attached to one side of the housing 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked/unlocked with respect to the housing 3 by a door key managed by a game hall manager. The door sensor 20 detects whether or not the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3.

As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. From the display window 7, the reels 11L, 11M, and 11R (hereinafter, also collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, the state in which the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed can be visually recognized from the display window 7. In this way, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form the variable display portion 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

The variable display section 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display section 13 is a left variable display row 10L composed of a portion of the display window 7 in front of the reel 11L and the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 in front of the reel 11M. And a reel 11M, and a right variable display row 10R including a reel 11R and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R. In a state where the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can each stop and display the symbols in the upper, middle, and lower rows. Therefore, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line configured by the lower stage of the left variable display column 10L, the lower stage of the middle variable display column 10M, and the lower stage of the right variable display column 10R is set as the winning line for the winning determination of the winning combination. There is. The winning line NL is drawn on the display window 7.

A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 executes an effect by displaying a predetermined image according to the progress of a game (game). Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols, the number of payouts, etc. are printed is provided, and further above and to the left and right of the explanation panel 29, respectively. , Lamp portions 33L, 33M, 33R are provided. The lamp units 33L, 33M, 33R are provided with a light source such as an LED, and produce effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit indicator 45, a payout indicator 46, a notification display 60, and an advantageous period notification lamp 80 are arranged. The credit indicator 45 displays the number of medals stored (stored) in the slot machine 1 among medals owned by the player. The maximum number of credits is set to 50.

The payout display device 46 is a display device that displays the number of medals (game media) to be paid out when a winning of a winning combination occurs and also displays various information such as error information and setting suggestion information. The setting suggestion information is information that makes it possible to specify at least one of the setting values 1 to 6, and indicates the setting value that has been set. The notification display 60 is a display for notifying predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, pushing order, etc., which will be also referred to as an advantageous operation mode hereinafter) advantageous to the player, a result of a winning combination lottery, and the like. It is a vessel. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display device for notifying that it is an advantageous period (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period) in which an AT game capable of notifying an advantageous operation mode can be permitted.

The credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, and the notification indicator 60 are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. Further, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is composed of, for example, an LED, and is turned on during the advantageous period and turned off during the normal period which is not the advantageous period.

Various operation parts are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5. As the operation unit, a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a performance operation unit 81, a start switch 19, a settlement switch 23, stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (hereinafter, also collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), and A medal slot 25 is provided.

The bet switch 15 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of medals for the maximum bet number using credits. The maximum bet amount is the maximum bet number that can be set for one game (hereinafter, also referred to as one game) (in the present embodiment, "3" except for "in bonus state", "in bonus state" is " Set to 2").

The effect operation unit 81 is a switch that detects an operation related to effect. The operations related to the performance include operations for executing/developing the performance, operations for selecting the performance mode and characters, and an administrator menu for displaying the player menu status and the setting history for displaying the game history and the like. Includes operations for shifting to the state.

The start switch 19 is a switch that detects an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of symbols. The settlement switch 23 is a switch for detecting an operation for paying out medals corresponding to the number of credits or bets that have been set. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches that detect the operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel among the reels 11L to 11R and stopping the variable display of the symbols. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for the player to insert medals.

A lower panel 35 on which a character or the like is printed is provided below the various operation parts of the front door 5. Further, lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp portions 37L and 37R include a light source such as an LED, for example, and produce effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

Further, below the lower panel 35, there are provided a medal payout opening 39 for paying out medals in accordance with occurrence of winning a prize, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 39. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided on the left and right of the medal payout opening 39 for producing effects by outputting sound effects and sounds according to the progress of the game.

Next, the internal configuration of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a reel unit 9 for housing reels 11L to 11R side by side is provided in the center of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1. The reel unit 9 is fixed to the rear wall of the housing 3. The reel unit 9 includes reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter also referred to as reel motors 14L to 14R) and position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter, position sensors 55L to 55R). It says).

The reel motors 14L to 14R are fixed side by side with respect to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding reels of the reels 11L to 11R are fixed to the rotation shafts thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are composed of, for example, stepping motors.

The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that the protrusions provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed a predetermined position as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are composed of, for example, photo interrupters. The position sensors 55L to 55R are arranged such that, when the protrusions of the corresponding reels are detected, the symbol at a predetermined position of the reel (for example, the symbol of symbol number 19 in FIG. 3) is located in the middle of the display window 7. Is configured.

A main control board 63 and a sub-control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a board case. The board case cannot be contacted with the control board without breaking some members, for example, in order to make it easy to identify the traces when the stored control board is tampered with. It has a structure. The main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by a signal line connecting the boards.

A hopper unit 43 is provided below the reel unit 9. The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full tank sensor 58 (see FIG. 4), a hopper motor 57 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 54 (see FIG. 4).

The hopper container 42 is a container for storing the medals received from the medal insertion slot 25. The full tank sensor 58 is a sensor that is provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 and detects that the medals stored in the hopper container 42 have reached a predetermined amount and are in a full tank state.

The hopper motor 57 is a motor that is driven when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, and is driven to discharge a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper container 42. The hopper motor 57 is composed of, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects the medals discharged from the hopper container 42 by the hopper motor 57 one by one. The medals detected by the payout sensor 54 are paid out from the medal payout opening 39 via a medal chute 47 provided below the back surface of the front door 5.

On the left side of the hopper unit 43, a power supply unit 49 for supplying electric power to various devices included in the slot machine 1 is arranged. The power supply unit 49 is provided with a power switch 50, a reset switch 52, and a change process start switch 56.

The power switch 50 is a switch that switches whether to supply power to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during the setting change process in which the setting value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for the setting change process, and is a switch that detects an operation for shifting to the setting change process. The switches provided inside the housing 3 including the change process start switch 56 are switches that can be operated when the front door 5 is open. Therefore, basically, only the manager of the game arcade can operate it.

The set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the set value is a value for specifying the winning probability of winning a predetermined winning combination in the winning combination lottery. In the role lottery, the probability of winning the winning combination can be made different by using the winning probability according to the set value. That is, when the set values that are set are different, the winning probabilities of winning in the winning combination lottery may be different even for the same winning combination. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out while the game is executed a predetermined number of times is different according to the set value that is set, and as a result, the payout rate can be made different. Therefore, the set value can be said to be a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player and also a value for specifying the payout rate. As the set values, for example, 1 to 6 (four levels of set values 1, 2, 5, and 6 in this embodiment) having different winning probabilities are provided, and the set value 1 is the lowest payout rate. The set value 6 is the highest payout rate. The set value may be provided in 6 stages of 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by turning on the power in a state where the change process start switch 56 is turned on by the setting change key managed by the manager of the game arcade and shifting to the setting change process.

The set value can be sequentially switched (for example, 5→6→1→2→5...) by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. During the setting change process, the set value is displayed on the payout indicator 46. In the setting change process, after the operation of the start switch 19 is detected, the change process start switch 56 is turned off to store the set value displayed at that time. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a combination lottery or the like described later is performed based on the stored set value. When the setting change process is performed, the RAM 65 of the slot machine 1 is initialized.

On the back side of the front door 5, a medal selector 48 is arranged at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 are legitimate ones, and the legitimate medals are provided on the first flow path 40 side for storing in the hopper container 42. On the other hand, it has a structure for guiding the non-genuine medal to the second flow path 44 side for discharging to the outside.

Further, the medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and an insertion sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medals to the second flow path 44 side in accordance with the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, when the credit upper limit is reached, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects, one by one, medals introduced to the first flow path 40 side among medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 with the front door 5 closed. On the other hand, the medals guided to the second flow path 44 side are discharged from the medal payout opening 39 via the medal chute 47.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the configuration of the symbol array of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. On each of the reels 11L to 11R, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of types of symbols are shown by character strings such as “R7”, “G7”, “BR”, “C1”, “C2”, “BE”, “RP”, “MD”, “T1”, “T2”, etc. However, actually, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, "R7" is a red "7" design, "G7" is a green "7" design, "BR" is a "BAR" design, "BE" is a "bell" design, and "RP" is a "RP". The pattern of "Replay" is arranged. The plurality of types of designs are not limited to the designs as long as they can be distinguished from other designs, and may be patterns, symbols, numbers, or any other forms. In addition, since "C1" and "C2" are composed of pictures having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as "C". Similarly, since "T1" and "T2" are also composed of pictures having similar appearances, these are collectively referred to as "T".

In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end of the reels 11L to 11R in association with the symbol arrangement areas in which the symbols are arranged. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement area is the symbol in each of the reels 11L to 11R of the present embodiment.

In the case of the present embodiment, for example, reel tapes on which symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 19 are printed are attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in the display window 7 in a predetermined order, such as a symbol number... 19→18→17→... 2→1→0→19→18. Can be made.

In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, a specified number (in the present embodiment, “during bonus state”) necessary for starting one game by inserting a medal into the medal slot 25 or operating the bet switch 15 or the like. Other than "3" and "during bonus state" is set to "2"), the state in which rotation can be started by setting the bet number is set, and the start switch 19 is operated, whereby the reels 11L to Rotate 11R to variably display the symbols and start one game. In the present embodiment, "3" is set as the prescribed number of game states other than the "bonus state", and "2" is set as the prescribed number of the "bonus state". Note that the specified number is not limited to this, and may be another value, or the same value may be set regardless of the gaming state.

After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reels are rotating, and all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped to end one game. To do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined privilege to the player according to a symbol combination etc. (display result) when the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. As the predetermined privilege, for example, transition of the game state, automatic setting of the bet number for the next game without newly using medals, payout of a predetermined number of medals (or credit addition) for giving a game value, etc. However, it is not limited to these.

Next, an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control board 63, a sub control board 73, a power supply unit 49, an external output board 90, and the like.

The main control board 63 is a board on which the main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted. The sub control board 73 is a board on which the sub CPU 71 that controls effects according to the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 uses power supplied from the outside to generate a power supply for driving various electric components mounted on the slot machine 1. The external output board 90 is a board that outputs a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a hall computer, a data display for each table, etc.).

The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 that stores a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 that temporarily stores data regarding the game, and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. It has various functions that are performed and various functions that are realized by controlling the hardware.

The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes the game control program stored in the ROM 67, and outputs from a switch (operation means) or a sensor (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. A process relating to the progress of the game is performed based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. Examples of the error include a selector error detected by the input sensor 53 for a predetermined time or more, a full tank error detected by the full tank sensor 58 that the hopper container 42 is full, and a hopper motor 57 being driven. Nevertheless, it includes a medal-out error or the like which is not detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or longer.

The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include a closing sensor 53, a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a start switch 19, a door sensor 20, stop switches 21L to 21R, and a settlement switch 23 shown in FIG. The reset switch 52, the change process start switch 56, the position sensors 55L to 55R, the payout sensor 54, and the full tank sensor 58 are included.

In addition, the main CPU 61 performs processing relating to the progress of the game and drives and controls the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include the switching solenoid 51, the credit display 45, the payout display 46, the notification display 60, the advantageous period notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , A hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, the main control board 63 is equipped with a display device composed of 7-segment LEDs. The main control board 63 is equipped with an indicator that displays the ratio of staying in the advantageous period staying in the advantageous period with respect to the entire game period, the ratio of bonuses to the total number of payouts, and the like. .. The advantageous period stay ratio and the role product ratio are not limited to those displayed on the display device mounted on the main control board 63, but are displayed on a separately provided display device (for example, the payout display device 46 or the like). It may be one that does. In this case, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio on a display provided separately from the main control board 63 when the reset switch 52 is operated, for example.

The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls an effect based on a command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command cannot be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. The command is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in only one direction.

The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 that stores an effect control program for controlling an effect, and a RAM 75 that temporarily stores data related to the effect, and the effect control stored in the ROM 77. It has various functions realized by executing a program and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines effect contents according to the progress of the game. Etc. are performed, and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub control board 73 are drive-controlled to produce an effect. The devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps/LEDs, the effect operation unit 81, and the like shown in FIG.

The effect operation unit 81 includes a determination determination switch 81a, a selection left selection switch 81b, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (these are collectively referred to as an up/down/left/right switch). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts an operation to the decision switch 81a when executing or developing the predetermined effect, and performs control to execute or develop the predetermined effect by operating the decision switch 81a. Further, the sub CPU 71 can set any one of a plurality of types of effect modes having different effects (characters or backgrounds) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like (during the effect mode selection screen is displayed). In the above, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up, down, left and right switches, and the selected effect mode is set by operating the determination switch 81a.

Further, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the decision switch 81a when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, and the administrator menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Display on the device 27. In addition, the sub CPU 71 does not rotate any of the reels 11L to 11R, and a specific effect that is generated according to the progress of the game (for example, continuous effect continuous over a plurality of games, and operation of a specific button is prompted. When the chance button effect or the like) is not executed (hereinafter, also referred to as a game standby), the determination switch 81a is operated to shift to the player menu state, and the player menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Make it viewable. The sub CPU 71 selects an item or object to be displayed by operating the up, down, left, or right switches in the administrator menu state and the player menu state, and depending on the item or object selected by operating the decision switch 81a. Execute the processing. Note that the sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when a specific effect is being executed. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect on a specific layer and operates the decision switch 81a, so that the player menu screen in the player menu state in the layer having a higher priority than the specific layer. The player menu screen may be preferentially displayed by drawing the image. It should be noted that while the player menu screen is being displayed, a specific effect in a specific layer may be continuously executed, or a specific effect in a specific layer may be temporarily ended.

Further, in the case of continuously executing a specific effect in a specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, when the effect is a continuous effect without a chance button effect that prompts an operation to a specific button, While the player menu screen can be displayed by operating the decision switch 81a, when the effect is a chance button effect that prompts an operation to a specific button, the player menu screen is displayed even if the decision switch 81a is operated. You may not. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the chance button effect from being unintentionally advanced to the next stage by the operation of the decision switch 81a while the player menu screen is displayed. Further, the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch or may be physically different switches. Even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different, operate the switch for developing the opportunity button effect while the player menu screen is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production from being unintentionally developed.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs game control processing for controlling the progress of the game based on the game control program stored in the ROM 67. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the game control processing.

(Bet number setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the re-play flag set at the time of winning the re-play combination, and the like. Processing for setting is performed. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation startable state (validation) is enabled in which the operation of the start switch 19 is effectively accepted.

In the bet number setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and the number of medals corresponding to the credit or the set number of bets is paid out. The settlement process for is performed. The bet number setting process is ended by receiving an operation signal from the start switch 19 in a state where the rotation can be started, and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process of S200. In the bet number setting process, when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received and the process shifts to the internal lottery process, a bet command that can specify the set bet number (medal number) is output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 side can specify the number of medals for which the bet number is set for one game.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, a random number value for role lottery is extracted from a random number circuit that updates the random number value in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is determined in advance based on the extracted value (hereinafter, referred to as an extracted value). In addition, a lottery is performed in which a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win one of a plurality of types of hands. With reference to FIG. 6, types of winning combinations and winning combination names set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

As the types of winning combinations, a bonus winning combination, a replay winning combination, and a small winning combination are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination accompanied by a transition to a bonus state in which the small winning combination has a high winning probability. The replay role (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a role that sets the above-mentioned replay flag when a prize is won. In the bet number setting process, when the re-play flag is set, the player is allowed to set the prescribed number of games (current games) to be started next (from now on) without newly using a player-owned medal (or credit). It is a role to automatically set the corresponding bet number as the bet number for the next game. The small winning combination is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out (or credit is added).

As the bonus combination, combination names “RBB1” and “RBB2” (hereinafter, also collectively referred to as bonus combination or “RBB”) are provided. For the symbol combinations of “RBB1” and “RBB2”, three combinations of “R7” and three combinations of “G7” are defined. When the player wins "RBB1" and "RBB2", the bonus state is controlled. The bonus state ends when the number of paid-out medals exceeds the number of medals (the number described in the remarks column in FIG. 6) corresponding to the winning bonus combination.

As the re-game combination, combination names “RPC”, “RTT1” to “RTT9” are provided. In the symbol combination of "RPC", a combination of three "RP" is defined. Also for "RTT1" to "RTT9", the symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are defined. When the symbol combination of "RTT1" to "RTT9" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "T" symbol is stopped on the lower, middle, and upper stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, or the "BR" symbol is on the lower stage of the reel 11L, The "T" symbol stops on the middle stage of the reel 11M and the upper stage of the reel 11R, and the "T" symbols are apparently aligned at least partially on the appearance. Further, since “RTT1” to “RTT9” are the roles that trigger the control to the advantageous RT, they are also called promotion replay.

As small roles, role names “BEL”, “ATA1” to “ATA12”, and “CH” are provided. In the symbol combination of "BEL", a combination of three "BE" is defined. Also for "ATA1" to "ATA12" and "CH", the symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are defined. In the gaming state (other than "bonus state") where the prescribed number is set to "3", "BEL" is a prize when the correct pressing order is given, and nine medals are paid out, whereas the prescribed number In the "bonus state" in which is set to "2", 12 medals are paid out regardless of the pressing order. "ATA1" to "ATA12" can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R when the pressing order is incorrect (failure), and one medal is paid out. For “CH”, one medal is paid out when winning the prize. Further, “CH” is a role that triggers the advantageous period lottery as to whether or not to control in the advantageous period.

In the internal lottery process, a winning combination lottery is carried out for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups formed of predetermined winning combinations among the winning combinations shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 7, a winning combination group and a combination structure according to the present embodiment will be described.

“Bonus 1” and “bonus 2” are provided as a winning combination group including a bonus combination. “Bonus 1” and “bonus 2” are winning combination groups each including one bonus combination. The winning combination group including the bonus winning combination may include not only the bonus winning combination but also a winning combination group that wins at the same time as other winning combinations (such as CH).

As the winning combination group of the re-gaming combination, "normal rep" and "promotion rep" are provided. The "normal rep" is a winning combination group composed only of "RPC". On the other hand, the “promotion lip” is a winning combination group composed of “RTT1” to “RTT9”.

As the winning combination group of small roles, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" and "1 sheet combination" are provided. “Left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” include not only “BEL” but also two or more kinds of roles of “ATA1” to “ATA12”, which are combinations different from each other. Is a winning group composed of. "Left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are collectively referred to as "push order bell". The “single winning combination” is a winning combination group composed of “CH”.

Of these plural types of winning combination groups, the winning combination groups to be the target of the lottery are defined for each of the plural types of gaming states. Further, the determination value related to the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is determined according to the winning combination group, the controlled gaming state, and the set value that is set.

As the gaming states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1, "initial RT", "normal RT", "advantageous RT", "RBB internal winning state" in which "RBB" is won, and bonus prize winning A "bonus state" and the like are provided. The "initial RT", "normal RT", and "advantageous RT" are collectively referred to as a normal gaming state.

In the winning combination group including the bonus combination, “bonus 1” and “bonus 2” are targeted for the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. For each winning combination group including a bonus combination, for example, when the setting value is 1, the determination value is set so that the winning probability becomes 1/1000. The determination value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination is determined differently according to the set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability. For example, when the setting value is 6, the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/900. The “bonus 1” and the “bonus 2” may be those whose determination values are set so as to win with a uniform probability regardless of the set values.

Next, in the winning combination group including the re-playing combination, the "normal rep" is subject to the lottery in the normal gaming state and the "RBB internal winning state", and the winning probability in the "advantageous RT" is 1/1.7. The determination value is set so that the winning probability in the “normal RT” and the “initial RT” becomes 1/8, and the winning probability in the “RBB internal winning state” becomes 1/3. Further, the “promotion lip” is subject to the lottery only in the “normal RT”, and the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/20. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the re-game combination is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

The determination value is stored so that the probability of winning either the normal rip or the promotion rip has a relationship of “normal RT”≦“initial RT”<“RBB internal winning state”<“advantageous RT”. Therefore, the "advantageous RT" in the general gaming state is an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is improved compared to other gaming states.

In the winning combination group including the small winning combination, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are subject to the lottery in the normal gaming state, the "RBB internal winning state", and the "bonus state". The probability of winning one of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is 1/5 in a general game state, and each of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won. The judgment values are evenly distributed so that the probabilities are the same. In the "bonus state", the judgment value is set so that all of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are won with a probability of 1/1, and the "left correct answer bell" is determined for each game. Win all of "1" to "right answer bell 4" to win "BEL". The “bonus state” is an advantageous state for the player because the probability of winning the “BEL” is improved compared to the general game state.

The "one-card combination" is a target of the combination lottery in the general game state and the "RBB internal winning state". The common judgment value is set regardless of the set value so that the probability of winning the “single hand” in the general game state is 1/50 of whichever setting value is set. Has been.

In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (judgment value corresponding to the set value) of the winning combination group that is the target of the part lottery in the current game state is read and the value subtracted from the extraction value (updated extraction value) Determination process is performed to determine whether or not is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not smaller than (for example, 0 or more), determination process for the next winning combination group is performed. This cycle is repeated.

When it is determined in the determination process for any winning combination group that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning group is won, and the winning flag of the winning combination included in the winning combination group. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 to end the winning combination lottery. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning group is “judgment value of winning group/65536”. The larger the judgment value read in the winning combination lottery, the more likely it is to become a value smaller than the predetermined value, so it can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability. On the other hand, when the determination process is performed for all winning combination groups targeted for the role lottery, but it is determined that the winning combination is not smaller than the predetermined value, "winning" is not won in any winning combination group. Is determined. The probability of being “out” in the present embodiment is set to be about 19% during the advantageous RT, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is set to an extremely low probability (5% or the like). It may be defined.

In the internal lottery process, when it is determined that one of the winning combination groups has been won, or when it is determined that the winning combination has not been won in any of the winning combination groups, it is determined that the winning combination lottery ends. , S300 shifts to the advantageous period related processing.

In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting to the sub-control board 73 a win type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the hand lottery. For example, when a "bonus 1" or "bonus 2" is won, a win type command that can specify that one of the "RBBs" is won is output, and when a "normal lip" or "promotion lip" is won If a winning type command that can specify that the player is playing the re-game combination is output, and if any of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won, the push order bell is won. The winning type command that can specify that is output. As a result, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantageous period related processing)
In the advantageous period related process of S300, a process relating to the advantageous period is performed. In the present embodiment, it is possible to control in an advantageous period by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied in the normal period. The advantageous period includes a chance zone (hereinafter, referred to as CZ) in which a lottery related to the AT game can be executed, and an assist time (hereinafter, referred to as AT) in which the AT game is executed. While CZ is a period during which the payout rate during the CZ period does not exceed 1 (for example, also referred to as a non-ball-out period during the advantageous period), AT is advantageous in that an AT game is performed or an advantageous RT (re-play role). As a result of being able to maintain a high winning probability of RT1), it can be said that it is a period in which the payout rate in AT exceeds 1 (for example, also referred to as a payout period during an advantageous period). In the advantageous period, first, CZ is controlled. Further, during the CZ, it is possible to control the AT by winning in an AT transition lottery (a lottery in an advantageous period setting process S700 described later) performed when a predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period in which the AT can control. Further, it can be said that the AT within the advantageous period is an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

The predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is a condition that is established based on the result of the role lottery in the internal lottery process, and includes, for example, a condition that is established by the "one-piece hand" winning, which is a winning group including CH, and RBB. It includes conditions that are satisfied by winning the winning group “bonus 1” or “bonus 2”. Further, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition also includes, for example, a condition established by winning a “single hand” and a condition established by winning “bonus 1” or “bonus 2”. The CZ transition lottery conditions and the AT transition lottery conditions may be the same conditions, may be completely different conditions, or may include common conditions.

The condition for ending the advantageous period during the CZ is satisfied by at least performing the AT non-winning notification and the notification of the advantageous operation mode at the time of “push order bell” winning. On the other hand, the condition for ending the advantageous period in the AT controlled from CZ to AT is, as will be described later, that the remaining AT game number counter is 0 and the continuous lottery is not won and the AT ends, or as described later. It is established when the advantageous period counter=1500 that indicates that the upper limit value (eg, 1500) of the advantageous period is reached. In the following, the conditions for ending the advantageous period during CZ and the conditions for ending the advantageous period during AT are also collectively referred to as “conditions for ending the advantageous period”. In the present embodiment, the conditions for ending the advantageous period include the ending condition that is satisfied when the AT game number counter=0 and the special ending condition that is satisfied when the advantageous period counter=1500. The condition is not limited to the illustrated one, and may be a condition that can be satisfied by another specific event.

In the advantageous period related process, it is determined whether or not each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions, the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions, and the conditions for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied (for example, winning a winning combination group). When the situation is such that it can be established, an effect is created to fuel the possibility that the condition is established. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display device 46, the notification display device 60, and the like in such a manner that all the segments blink.

Further, in the advantageous period related processing, when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied, the main CPU 61 determines the condition that may be satisfied. A condition-related command that can be specified is output to the sub control board 73. Thereby, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility that the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period will be satisfied.

Further, in the advantageous period-related processing, it is possible to execute the notification process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display device 60 according to the result of the winning combination lottery during AT during the advantageous period. For example, when the "right correct answer bell 1" is won in the winning group, the notification display 60 is configured to be stopped from the left reel 11L to win "BEL" as will be described later. The notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the segment (upper and lower left two on the left side and one lower side on the left side) of the position corresponding to the capital letter “L” of the seven segments is turned on. Further, in the advantageous period related process, an advantageous operation mode command that can specify the advantageous operation mode is output. As a result, an effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be executed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub control board 73 side. When the advantageous period related process is completed, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

(Reel control process)
In the reel control process of S400, a process of driving and controlling the reel motors 14L to 14R to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R is performed. In the reel control process, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to 4.1 seconds, for example, and the measurement is started after the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate in the reel control process of the previous game.

In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, a reel rotation process for starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is performed. Thereby, the timing of starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R in the current game can be delayed until at least 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R in the previous game was started. In the reel rotation processing, when the reels 11L to 11R start rotating, a reel rotation start command is output.

In the reel control process, after starting the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R and reaching a constant speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes an excitation pattern having a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R. When the respective reference positions are detected by the position sensors 55L to 55R, the stop operation becomes possible, and the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively accepted (validation).

Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in the stop operable state, for example, the symbols located on the pay line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch are arranged within a predetermined retractable range. One of the symbols is drawn into the pay line NL to perform reel stop processing for stopping the reel. The retractable range is up to 4 symbols ahead, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols arranged on the winning line NL to the symbols arranged up to 4 symbols ahead can be stopped on the winning line NL. Become.

If you have won one of the roles in the role lottery, when you can draw the symbols that make up the winning combination on the winning line within the pullable range, pull the symbol on the winning line. Stop. On the other hand, when none of the winning combinations has been won, the winning symbols that are a combination of symbols that do not win any of the winning combinations are drawn to the winning line and stopped. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, the symbols constituting the winning combination are drawn on the pay line NL within the pullable range, and the symbols are drawn on the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination is not stopped on the pay line NL.

Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, "when one of the winning combinations is won in the winning combination lottery, the symbols constituting the winning combination can be drawn on the pay line within the retractable range. It is something. Here, since the winning lottery is performed for each "winning winning group", the "winning winning role" corresponds in detail to one of the winning hands of the "winning winning group". Will be things.

In the reel stop process, the symbols within the drawable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, but the symbols outside the drawable range cannot be stopped on the pay line NL. Therefore, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, as for the winning combination where the symbols forming the winning combination are not present within the retractable range, even if the winning is achieved in the winning combination lottery There is a case where the symbol forming the winning combination cannot be drawn in on the NL and the winning combination is missed (non-winning prize).

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the “bonus combination” have a portion which does not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol array. For example, only one symbol "R7" that constitutes "RBB1" is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Further, as for the symbol forming "RBB2", there is a portion which does not exist within the retractable range in at least one reel. Therefore, the "bonus combination" may not be drawn in the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R even if the winning combination is won, and may be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the "bonus combinations" is won, reel control is performed to pull in the winning bonus combination within the retractable range, but no winning combination is won. Occurs. As for "RBB1" and "RBB2", when the winning game cannot be won, the process of carrying over the winning flag of the bonus combination is carried out until the bonus combination is won and the winning combination is controlled. Be seen.

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols “RP” forming the “RPC” included in the “normal lip” are arranged within the retractable range in all the reels 11L to 11R. Further, the symbols constituting each of “RTT1” to “RTT9” included in the “promotion lip” have a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but “RTT1” when the “promotion lip” is won. ~ Win all "RTT9". As a result, when the "promotion lip" is won, it is possible to always win one of the "RTT1" to "RTT9" regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

Of the small winning combinations, the symbols (“R7” and “MD”) that make up “CH” included in the “single winning role” have a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol array, as shown in FIG. To do. For this reason, even if the "single winning combination" is won, there is a possibility that the symbols constituting "CH" cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and there is a possibility that the symbol will be missed. ..

Further, in the reel stop process, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, depending on the type of winning combination (result of the winning combination lottery), the operation timing and the pressing order (operation mode) of the stop switches 21L to 21R. The object to be preferentially drawn in is predetermined.

Here, the reel stop process when one of the “left correct answer bell 1” to the “right correct answer bell 4” is won will be described. When any one of the “right correct answer bell 1” to the “right correct answer bell 4” is won, it is determined that the target to be drawn in preferentially differs depending on the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means to stop the reels first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stopped reel.

For example, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first left stop (first stop of the left reel 11L) is performed, "BEL" is given priority over other winning combinations. It is stipulated to pull in. Since the symbols “BE” forming “BEL” are arranged within the retractable range, the “BEL” is not missed. Therefore, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won, when the left first stop is performed, the reel control is performed so as to always win "BEL".

On the other hand, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won, when the player is in the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is first stopped), the player wins more than "BEL" at the same time. It is defined to preferentially draw in “ATA1” or “ATA4”. The symbols "R7", "T1", and "T2" constituting "ATA1" and "ATA4" are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. There is a place. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to draw in the symbols forming "ATA1" and "ATA4" to the winning line, and even if the player wins "Left Correct Answer Bell 1", any winning combination is won. There are cases where you cannot do it.

In addition, even when "Left Correct Answer Bell 2" to "Left Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "BEL" can be always won when the left first stop is made, but when "Middle" or "Right correct answer Bell 4" is stopped, "BEL" is obtained. Also, the other switch winning at the same time is drawn in preferentially, and the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R is a symbol array in which there is a portion where the symbols constituting the other winning combination cannot be drawn in, so the stop switch Depending on the operation timing, there may be cases where it is not possible to win a prize for any of the roles. Similarly, even when "Medium Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Medium Correct Answer Bell 4" are elected, "BEL" can be always won when the first intermediate stop is reached. However, when the left or right first stop is performed, other winning combinations that are simultaneously won are drawn in priority over "BEL", and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R draws in the symbols that form the other winning combination. Since there is a symbol arrangement in which there are places that cannot be played, there may be cases where it is not possible to win any winning combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. In addition, even when "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "BEL" can be always won when the right first stop is made, but "BEL" is obtained when the left or middle first stop is made. Also, the other switch winning at the same time is drawn in preferentially, and the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R is a symbol array in which there is a portion where the symbols constituting the other winning combination cannot be drawn in, so the stop switch Depending on the operation timing, there may be cases where it is not possible to win a prize for any of the roles. When all of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are won (for example, during the "bonus state"), regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R, " Reel control is performed so as to win the "BEL".

The pushing order for winning the "BEL" when one of the "left correct answer bell 1" to the "right correct answer bell 4" is won is also called a correct answer procedure. When one of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won in the above-mentioned AT, information that can specify the correct answer procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

When any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, none of the winning roles of "ATA1" to "ATA12" that cannot be operated in the correct answer procedure When the stop operation is performed at a timing when it is not possible to win the prize, when the "left correct answer bell 1" to the "right correct answer bell 4" are not won in the "off" symbol combination, it is not stopped on the winning line. The reel control for pulling the "off" symbol combination onto the pay line is performed. The specific “off” symbol combination is accompanied by a transition to “normal RT” when stopped on the pay line NL at “initial RT” or “advantageous RT”. Therefore, the specific “off” symbol combination is also referred to as a normal transition item (see FIG. 7).

Further, in the reel stop processing when the re-winning combination or the small combination is won in a state where the winning of the bonus combination is carried over (the RBB internal winning state), the re-playing combination or the small combination is preferentially drawn in over the bonus combination. Is defined as.

In the reel stop processing, every time any of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command that can specify the stopped reel and the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle stage) and the like is issued. Output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 can specify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can execute the corresponding effect. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome determination process of S500.

(Determination process)
In the winning determination process of S500, a process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the pay line NL. For example, when a small winning combination is won, the payout process for paying out the medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or for adding credits is executed. In the payout process, a payout command that can specify the number of medals given to the player by paying out medals or adding credits is output. As a result, the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game can be specified on the sub control board 73 side. Also, when the replay combination is won, a process for setting the replay flag is executed. In the winning determination process, a game result command that can specify the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the presence/absence of a prize, the type of the winning combination, etc. is output. As a result, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the pay line NL. In the outcome determination process, the advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 according to the result of the game. When the outcome determination process ends, the process proceeds to the game state setting process of S600.

(Game state setting process)
In the game state setting process of S600, a game state flag capable of specifying the game state after the next time is set on the basis of the result of the lottery or the game. The game state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies the currently controlled game state based on the game state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the game state.

The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify "normal RT" when the normal transition result is stopped on the pay line NL in "initial RT" or "advantageous RT". In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify an "advantageous RT" when winning the "RTT1" to "RTT9" which are promotion replays in "normal RT".

In addition, the game state setting process can specify the "RBB internal winning state" when no prize is won in the game in which "RBB" is won in any of the "initial RT", "normal RT" and "advantageous RT". Set the gaming status flag. In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify the "bonus state" when the "RBB" is won. The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in the "bonus state", and sets a game state flag capable of specifying "initial RT" when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number. In addition, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag that can specify “initial RT” when initialized by changing the setting or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

Here, the transition of the game state will be described with reference to FIG. In the following, first, the transition of the gaming state when not controlled by the AT within the advantageous period (hereinafter, also referred to as non-AT) will be described.

When the slot machine 1 is initialized by changing the setting or the like, the game state is set to the initial RT and the game is started. In the initial RT, the "push order bell" wins with a relatively high probability (1/5), while the AT game for notifying the advantageous operation mode is not performed when the "push order bell" is won. For this reason, the pushing order bell is missed at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition item is stopped, and the normal RT is controlled.

In the normal RT, when the "promotional replay" is won and the "promotional replay" is won, it is controlled to the advantageous RT. However, since it is in non-AT after being controlled to the advantageous RT, as in the case of the initial RT, the "push order bell" wins with a relatively high probability, and as a result, the normal transition result is stopped at a relatively early timing. Will be controlled to "normal RT". Therefore, during non-AT, most of the games are played in the normal RT.

Even if the player wins "RBB" during a normal RT or the like, he or she cannot win the prize unless the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbols constituting the "RBB" can be drawn onto the pay line NL. As a result, when the prize cannot be won in the game in which the "RBB" is won, the "RBB internal winning state" is controlled.

When winning the "RBB", the "bonus state" is controlled. During the RBB, there is a high probability that all of the “right correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” are won, and as a result, “BEL” can be won regardless of the operation mode, so that the medals are efficiently acquired. it can. When the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the "initial RT" is controlled.

On the other hand, when the AT is controlled during the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode for winning the "BEL" when the "push order bell" is won in the "normal RT" and the "advantageous RT" is for informing This is notified by the display device 60 and the liquid crystal display device 27. As a result, as long as the stop operation is not mistaken, the "BEL" can be surely won. As a result, the rate of paying out nine medals increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition result, it is possible to prevent falling from the “advantageous RT” to the “normal RT”, and it is advantageous that the ratio of winning/winning the “re-playing role” is kept high. You can play a game in the state. It should be noted that the CZ of the advantageous period ends by notifying the advantageous operation mode when the "push order bell" is won after the game has been played a predetermined number of times.

Further, after the RBB won in AT is finished, the number of AT games is carried over, so that the game is again in AT, the advantageous operation mode is notified, and the “favorable RT” is controlled. The period during which the "initial RT" and "normal RT" are controlled after the RBB won during AT is controlled to "advantageous RT" is a preparatory stage before being controlled to "advantageous RT". Therefore, it is also called the preparation period. In addition, in order to be able to shift to "normal RT" when "push order bell" is won in "initial RT" which is controlled after the RBB won during AT is finished, "bell" is won. The advantageous operation mode for the operation is not notified.

(Advantage period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, a CZ game number counter for specifying the minimum guaranteed number of games that can be controlled to CZ of the advantageous period based on the result of the lottery or the game, AT of the advantageous period The remaining AT game number counter for specifying the number of playable games and the advantageous period counter for specifying the number of games executed after the advantageous period is started are set. The CZ game number counter, the remaining AT game number counter, and the advantageous period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies whether the present is the advantageous period or the normal period based on the advantageous period counter, sets the CZ flag when the CZ is in the advantageous period, and sets the AT flag when the AT is in the AT. By specifying, it is specified whether it is in CZ or AT. The setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described below with reference to FIG.

In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, whether or not to control the advantageous period (CZ of the advantageous period) when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied in the game this time, and CZ at the start of the advantageous period The CZ shift lottery is executed to determine the minimum guaranteed game count (that is, the CZ advantage) that can be controlled. When the minimum guaranteed game count is reached, whether or not the AT is won is notified. Therefore, it can be said that the CZ transition lottery is a lottery that determines the timing of informing whether or not the AT is won by determining the minimum guaranteed game count.

The CZ transition lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined CZ transition lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is set so that the CZ transition lottery is performed according to the ratio according to the established CZ transition lottery conditions. For example, when the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning the "single hand" in the normal period, 50% of the time is determined as "non-winning", and 50% of the time is determined to control the CZ. It Also, when controlling to CZ by winning a "single hand", the minimum guaranteed number of games for CZ is determined to be "10", "15", or "20" at a rate of 15%, 15%, or 20%, respectively. To be done. Depending on which CZ transition lottery conditions are satisfied, the distribution ratio and the like are set so that the CZ (advantageous period) has different advantages. In the RBB internal winning state and during the bonus even during the normal period, the CZ transition lottery is not executed even if a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied.

When it is determined to control to CZ, in the advantageous period setting process, the minimum guaranteed game number determined by the CZ transition lottery is set in the CZ game number counter, and the CZ flag is set. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8B, CZ is controlled from the normal period to the advantageous period.

The CZ transfer lottery is collectively performed by using the extracted values extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as a collective lottery method). For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single hand”, the determination value is set so as to have the above-described distribution ratio, and the CZ transition lottery is performed depending on which the extracted value belongs to. The CZ transfer lottery is carried out at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be collectively carried out at the time of the part lottery in the internal lottery process. Note that the CZ transition lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, and for example, when the “one hand” is won in the role lottery, a random number for the CZ transition lottery is separately provided. It is also possible to extract and perform the CZ transition lottery using the random number.

In the advantageous period setting process, the process for informing that the advantageous period is in progress is executed by turning on the advantageous period notification lamp 80 until the advantageous period ends after being controlled by CZ. Further, in the advantageous period setting process after being controlled to the advantageous period, the CZ game number counter is decremented by 1 and the value of the advantageous period counter is incremented by 1 each time one game is executed. In this embodiment, an example in which the CZ end determination is performed by subtracting the CZ game number counter for each game and reaching 0 (subtraction method) will be described. However, regarding the CZ end determination, subtraction is performed. Not limited to the system, for example, the CZ game number counter is incremented by 1 for each game, and it is determined by whether or not the count value reaches a predetermined value (minimum guaranteed number of CZ games) (addition system). Good. Note that although the subtraction method is also exemplified in the present embodiment for the AT end determination, the AT end determination is not limited to this and may be performed by the addition method. Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous period counter is incremented by 1 for each game, and the advantageous period is ended depending on whether or not the count value reaches a predetermined value (the advantageous period upper limit value 1500) (addition method). An example of performing the determination will be described. Regarding the determination of the end of the advantageous period, a predetermined value (upper limit 1500 of the advantageous period) is set in the advantageous period counter at the start of the advantageous period, and the value of the advantageous period counter is set for each game. May be performed depending on whether or not 0 has been reached and 0 has been reached.

In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not the AT transition lottery condition or the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in the current game. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery conditions are satisfied, an AT transition lottery for determining whether to control the AT according to the established AT transition lottery conditions and the AT game number which is a period controlled by the AT is performed. To do. The AT transfer lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined AT transfer lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is set so that the AT transition lottery is performed according to the ratio according to the established AT transition lottery conditions. For example, when the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning the "single hand" in the CZ, 10% of the time is determined as "non-winning", and 90% of the time is determined to be controlled by the AT. It Depending on which AT transition lottery condition is satisfied, the distribution ratio or the like is set so that the AT has different advantages (AT winning probabilities are different).

The AT transfer lottery is carried out by the collective lottery method, as in the CZ transfer lottery. For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single hand”, the determination value is set so as to have the above-described distribution ratio, and the AT transition lottery is performed depending on which the extracted value belongs to. The AT transfer lottery is performed at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be collectively performed at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. Note that the AT transfer lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, and for example, when the "one hand" is won in the role lottery, a random number for the AT transfer lottery is separately provided. It is also possible to extract and perform the AT transfer lottery using the random number.

When the CZ game number counter becomes "0" and the minimum guaranteed game count is reached without the AT transition lottery determining that the AT is controlled, an AT non-winning notification indicating that the AT is non-winning in the advantageous period setting process is given. The AT non-winning notification processing for performing is performed. The AT non-winning notification process is, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like so as to display “−−”, or outputting an AT non-winning command capable of specifying the AT non-winning to the sub-control board 73. In addition, processing for displaying a message such as "sorry!" on the liquid crystal display 27 is included. This allows the player to be notified of the AT non-win. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in CZ.

When the advantageous period ends without being controlled by the AT although it is controlled during the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode is notified at the time of winning the "push order bell" after the game for the minimum guaranteed game number of CZ has been played. As a result, the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied. When the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, in the advantageous period setting process, the CZ flag is erased, the advantageous period is ended and the normal period is entered, and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on as shown in FIG. 8B. Turn off the light.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT is controlled in the AT transition lottery during the CZ, the AT winning notification process for performing the AT winning notification indicating that the AT is controlled is performed and a predetermined AT start timing (for example, From the game start timing) to AT. The AT winning notification process is, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like so as to display "77", or outputting an AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning to the sub-control board 73 for liquid crystal display. The processing for displaying a message such as "AT winning" in the container 27 is included. This allows the player to be notified of the AT winning. The AT winning notification is given when the CZ minimum guaranteed game count has been exhausted. Therefore, it is possible to have an expectation that the AT is won until the CZ minimum guaranteed game count is exhausted.

In the advantageous period setting process, when the AT winning notification is given, the AT flag is set and the AT is controlled. The AT in the present embodiment can be controlled to the AT until the preset upper limit game for each set is reached, and even if the AT in one set is finished, the AT is continued in the next set when the continuous lottery is won. Can be made. The AT can be continued up to a maximum of 7 sets, and even after the 7 sets have been exhausted, it is possible to continue until the upper limit of the advantageous period is reached by winning the continuous lottery. FIG. 8C is a diagram for explaining the game transition during AT. In the advantageous period setting process, a set number command that can specify how many sets of games in the AT will be executed is set to be output to the sub control board 73.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the continuous lottery after winning 7 sets is won, in detail, the AT shifts to a predetermined ending state (described later) and the AT is reached until the upper limit of the advantageous period is reached in this ending state. Will continue. In other words, when the AT of the 7th set is completed, the AT is moved to the ending state instead of the AT of the 8th set, so that the maximum number of ATs in the advantageous period is set to 7.

In the present embodiment, when controlling to AT, first, the upper limit number of games for each of the seven sets is determined. Then, the game is shifted to the initial game number determination game shown in FIG. The initial game number determination game is a game for determining the initial game number that can be controlled by the first set AT. Note that the initial game number determination game of this embodiment will be described as an example of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game may be played a plurality of times. The initial game number determined in the initial game number determination game is set as the remaining AT game number, and the AT game is started based on the remaining AT game number. During the AT game, basically, the remaining AT game number is decremented by 1 each time one game is consumed (started).

When the addition condition is satisfied during the AT game, it is set to output an addition formation command capable of specifying that the addition condition is satisfied to the sub-control board 73, and the addition game number determination game shown in FIG. Transition. The additional game number determination game is a game for determining the additional game number to be added to the AT game number of the set, with the upper limit of the upper limit game number determined for the current set as an upper limit. Note that the additional game number determination game of the present embodiment is described as an example of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be a game over a plurality of times. Further, the additional game number determination game may be a so-called “addition specialization zone”. The additional game number determined in the additional game number determination game is added to the remaining AT game number, and the AT game is restarted based on the remaining AT game number. As a result of digesting the game during the AT game, when the number of remaining AT games becomes 0, the set is finished in the game, but depending on the result of the continuous lottery, it is continued to the next set or AT is finished. An example in which the continuous lottery is performed when the number of AT games becomes 0 will be described. However, the continuous lottery is not limited to this as long as it is performed by the time when one set of AT is completed. It may be performed when the number reaches (for example, 5), when the set is started, or when a specific winning combination is won in the set.

When the continuous lottery is won in the continuous lottery, as shown in FIG. 8C, the initial game number determination game is shifted to, the initial game number in the next set is determined, and the AT game of the next set is started. On the other hand, when the continuous lottery results in a continuous non-win, as shown in FIG. 8C, the AT and the advantageous period are ended and the normal period is started. The present embodiment describes an example of transitioning to the normal period when continuous non-winning occurs in each set of continuous lottery, but not limited to this, for example, when continuous non-winning occurs in continuous lottery, a predetermined pullback lottery is executed. If you win the pull-back lottery in the pull-back state through possible pull-back states (one or more games), the AT game of the next set starts, and if the pull-back lottery becomes unwinned, the advantageous period ends and normal You may make it shift to a period.

Further, when the final 7th set is completed and the continuous lottery is continuously won, as shown in FIG. 8C, the state shifts to the ending state. The ending state continues up to the upper limit value of the advantageous period, and the AT game is executed. When the upper limit value of the advantageous period is reached in the ending state, the AT and the advantageous period are ended and the normal period is started. Here, in other words, the ending state in the present embodiment can be said to be a state in which it is determined that the upper limit value of the advantageous period is reached. On the other hand, when the upper limit value of the advantageous period is reached, even during AT, the process ends and shifts to the normal period. Therefore, even if the number of additional games is acquired during the ending state, the player does not become more advantageous. On the contrary, if the number of games to be added is acquired and the number is notified, there is a possibility that the player may get an erroneous impression that "the advantageous period is extended". Therefore, in the ending state of the present embodiment, although the navigation effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be executed, the number of additional games is not determined even if the additional condition is satisfied, or it is determined whether the additional condition is satisfied in the first place. No, for example, it is restricted (prohibited) from performing lottery and notification regarding the number of additional games.

In the advantageous period setting process during AT, as shown in FIG. 8(b), it is determined whether the condition for terminating the advantageous period is satisfied by terminating the AT or reaching the upper limit of the advantageous period. .. When the condition for ending the advantageous period in the AT is satisfied, the advantageous period setting process erases the AT flag to end the advantageous period and shifts to the normal period as shown in FIG. 8B, and informs the advantageous period. The lamp 80 goes out.

In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the game state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which game state the next and subsequent games are in, the normal period and the advantageous period CZ (the value of the CZ game number counter) , Etc.), and a status command (remaining AT game number command, etc.) capable of specifying which is an AT (including the value of the remaining AT game number counter) in the advantageous period. As a result, on the side of the sub-control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the next and subsequent states. When the advantageous period setting process ends, the process goes to the bet number setting process in S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processing of S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1, and when determining that an error has occurred, outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of the error.

<Production control processing>
The sub CPU 71 executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 on the basis of the command from the main control board 63, and performs effect lottery to determine the presence/absence and type of effect execution by random number lottery according to the progress of the game. Based on the lottery result, effect control processing for driving and controlling effect means such as the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L and 31R, and various lamps/LEDs connected to the sub control board 73 is performed. An example of effects executed by the effect control process will be described below.

(Direction on winning group)
In the effect control process, when a win type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group that has been won in the winning combination lottery is received, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group. The effect control process is based on the receipt of the winning type command, for example, when the winning type command of “RBB” is received, the effect of displaying a confirmation screen including “bonus confirmation!” on the liquid crystal display 27, and “ The effect of displaying an image of "yellow balloon" having a color similar to that of the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed based on the winning type command that can specify the "push order bell". As a result, the player can proceed with the game while guessing the winning combination group that has been won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is received during AT, an effect of displaying the advantageous operation mode specified by the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is displayed. Execute. As a result, when one of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed in the correct answer procedure, and "BEL" can be surely won. In addition, during the "Advantageous RT" and the AT that is in AT, "BEL" can be won even if one of the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won. It is possible to reliably prevent the eyes from stopping and falling to "normal RT". The image for which the advantageous operation mode can be specified is also referred to as a navigation effect.

(Direction related to various conditions)
As described above, in the advantageous period-related processing of S300, the condition-related command is sub-controlled when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied. It is output to the board 73.

In the production control process, when a condition-related command that can specify that a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition can be established in the normal period is received, a message such as "A chance!" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the start of one game. Is displayed. In addition, based on the status command output at the end of one game, when it is determined that the CZ from the next game, by controlling the CZ by executing a rush effect that displays a message such as "CZ rush!" Notify that it will be done.

Further, in the effect control process, during the CZ during the advantageous period, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the background screen of the CZ and the number of remaining games of the CZ specified from the state command, and, for example, a predetermined battle effect. And perform continuous production. Further, when the number of CZ games is consumed and the result of the AT lottery is notified, the result of the battle effect or the continuous effect is notified.

In the effect control process, the effect in AT is controlled based on the command output in AT from the main CPU 61 side. In the effect control process, when a set number command is received, an effect for informing the number of sets is executed. When the first set is specified, the AT start is notified, and the initial determination time effect corresponding to the initial game number determination game is executed. As the effect at the time of initial determination, for example, the background corresponding to the game for determining the initial number of games and a message such as “during initial number of games lottery!” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the corresponding sound effects are speaker 31L and speaker 31R. The output that is output from is executed. Further, when the remaining AT game number command is received during the execution of the effect during the initial determination, the number of games increased from the remaining AT game number specified from the previously received remaining AT game number command is specified, and the relevant number of games is set to the initial game. After the number is notified (for example, a message such as "+100" is displayed when 100 games are determined), the effect at the time of initial determination is ended and the effect corresponding to the first set (for example, the battle effect with the character A as the first round) ) Is executed.

The number of games specified as the initial number of games is notified during the performance during the initial determination. That is, there is no unreported initial game number. Therefore, the player can surely grasp all the initial game numbers given. It should be noted that the initial game number notification is not limited to one that is notified all at once as long as it is notified during the performance at the time of initial determination, and is notified in stages in multiple times (for example, "100 When "" is acquired, "+30" → "+20" → "+50" → "TOTAL: 100" is notified stepwise.

Also, when the second set is specified from the set number command, after notifying the continuous winning, the initial determination effect → the initial game number notification based on the remaining AT game number command → the initial determination effect end → corresponds to the second set The effect (for example, the battle effect with the character B as the second round) is executed. Further, when the ending state is specified from the set number command, a predetermined ending effect is executed after notifying the continuous winning.

In the present embodiment, since the upper limit number of games is set for each of the 1st to 7th sets, it is possible to prevent the period of a certain set from becoming too long and prevent the period of another set from becoming too short. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the effect corresponding to each set being too short or too long. Similarly, with regard to the ending effect after the completion of 7 sets, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by making the ending too short or too long.

In addition, in the effect control process, when the addition completion command is received, the addition determination time effect corresponding to the addition game number determination game is executed. As the effect at the time of addition determination, for example, a background corresponding to the game for determining the number of addition games and a message such as "during the number of addition games are being drawn!" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the corresponding sound effects are produced by the speaker 31L and the speaker 31R. The output that is output from is executed. Further, when the remaining AT game number command is received during execution of the addition determination effect, the number of games increased from the remaining AT game number specified from the previously received remaining AT game number command is specified, and the number of games is added. After notifying as the number of games, the effect at the time of addition determination is ended and the effect corresponding to the current set is restarted.

The number of games specified as the number of games to be added is all notified during the presentation at the time of addition determination. That is, there is no additional game number to be notified. Therefore, the player can certainly grasp the number of additional games to be added. It should be noted that the notification of the number of additional games may be all in one time as long as it is informed during the performance at the time of addition determination, or is informed in a plurality of times in stages ( For example, when “200” is acquired, “+30”→“+20”→“+50”→“+100”→“TOTAL:200” is notified stepwise).

Further, in the effect control process, while the AT is in the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, the background screen of the AT is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, and the number of remaining AT games, the number of sets, and Displays the number of net additions. In the bonus state, which is an advantageous state for the player, the background area in the bonus state is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, and the remaining medal payout number and the net additional number are displayed.

The remaining AT game number is a value of a remaining AT game number counter for specifying the number of games that AT has been informed that control is possible. Further, the number of sets refers to a value for specifying the number of sets currently set in the AT. The number of remaining AT games and the number of sets are set to be updated and displayed at the start timing when the game is started (for example, when the start switch 19 is operated). The remaining number of medals to be paid out refers to the number of remaining medals to be awarded until the end of the bonus state. The number of remaining medal payouts is set to be updated and displayed at the ending timing of the game (for example, the timing linked to the addition timing on the payout display 46).

Further, the net additional number refers to the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the bet number from the number of medals actually given during the predetermined net additional number calculation period. The net increase number calculation period is a period from the time when the advantageous state such as the AT or the bonus state is controlled to the end of the series of advantageous states. More specifically, in the net additional number calculation period started by being controlled by AT, the advantageous period (including CZ and AT) is ended after being controlled by the advantageous RT after the AT control to start ART. It means the period until. The net additional number calculation period started by being controlled by the AT also includes the period in the bonus state controlled during the period. Further, during the net additional number calculation period started by being controlled to the bonus state, after the bonus state is controlled, the bonus state ends, or when the AT is controlled after the bonus state ends, the AT is It means the period until the end.

Regarding the net additional number in the present embodiment, different update display timings are set between during AT and during bonus state. First, during AT, as described above, the result of the part lottery is out of order (out of place lottery result), the pushing order is incorrect, etc. The number of sheets may be reduced. Therefore, for example, if the net increase in the AT is updated and displayed at the end timing of the game, the net increase may be subtracted at the same timing as the timing of deriving the game result (reel stop) that the player pays attention to. Therefore, the net increase in the number of prints becomes noticeable. As a result, there is a risk that the player may feel a sense of loss even during the AT (advantageous state). On the other hand, during AT, the number of remaining AT games and the number of sets are displayed in addition to the number of net additions. The number of remaining AT games and the number of sets are updated and displayed at the start timing of the game as described above. In view of this, during AT in the present embodiment, the bet number is subtracted from the net increase number along with the number of remaining AT games and the like is updated and displayed at the game start timing, and at the game end timing, the net increase number is accompanied by the small winning combination. The addition update display is set, and the subtraction update is not performed even if the small winning combination may not occur.

On the other hand, in the bonus state, "BEL" is won for each game. Therefore, in the bonus state, more medals than the number of bets are awarded at the end timing of the game, so that the net additional number does not decrease. In view of this, in the bonus state of the present embodiment, it is sufficient to update and display the net increase in number only at the end timing of the game, so it is determined that the bet number is not subtractively updated and displayed at the start timing of the game. In other words, during the bonus state, the processing load for updating and displaying the net additional number at the start timing of the game is unnecessary, and the processing load is reduced, and the net additional number is additionally updated and displayed along with the small winning a prize at the end timing of the game. Has been set. As a result, the net increase in number is displayed as the information relating to the payout (granting) of medals in both the AT state and the bonus state, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. Further, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of loss by making the net increase in number less noticeable even during AT. A specific example will be described below.

(Regarding the display of net increase in number)
The production control process is a process for displaying the net additional number or the like during the AT or the bonus state, and is a process for calculating the net additional number or the like for calculating the net additional number or the net additional number or the like displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Update display processing for updating and displaying the updated value. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the process for calculating the net increase in number and the like. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the update display processing for the net increase in the number of sheets. The sub CPU 71 executes the net increase in number calculation processing after executing the net increase in number calculation processing at regular intervals (for example, 0.2 seconds).

In the net increase number calculation process shown in FIG. 9, it is determined in S01 whether or not the start switch 19 is operated during the net increase number calculation period. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the game during the net additional number calculation period. Whether or not during the net increase number calculation period is determined based on, for example, a state command output from the main CPU 61. Whether or not it is the start timing is determined based on, for example, a bet command output from the main CPU 61. If it is not determined that the start switch 19 has been operated during the net increase number calculation period, the process proceeds to S06. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 19 has been operated during the net increase number calculation period, it is determined whether or not the game started in S02 is a game accompanying a replay winning. Whether or not the game is accompanied by a replay prize is determined based on, for example, a game result command output from the main CPU 61 at the end of the previous game.

When it is determined that the game started in S02 is a game accompanied by a replay prize, that is, when the replay prize has been obtained in the previous game, the process proceeds to S04. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the game to be started is the game associated with the replay winning, the number of bets is subtracted from the value of the net increase number counter for specifying the net increase number in S03. The net increase counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 so that it can be updated.

In S04, it is determined whether or not the AT is currently in progress. If it is not determined that the AT is in progress, the process proceeds to S06. On the other hand, when it is determined that the vehicle is in AT, the number of remaining AT games and the number of sets are set (updated) based on the command in S05. As the remaining AT game number, the remaining AT game number specified by the remaining AT game number command output from the main CPU 61 at the end of the previous game is set. Further, as the number of sets, the number of sets specified from the set number command output from the main CPU 61 at the end of the previous game is set.

In S06, it is determined whether or not a small winning combination has been generated during the period of the net increase in number calculation. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing accompanied by the medal addition during the net additional number calculation period. Whether or not a small winning combination has occurred is determined based on a game result command output from the main CPU 61 at the end of the current game, for example. If it is not determined that the small winning combination has occurred during the net additional number calculation period, the process proceeds to S10. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small winning combination has occurred during the net increase number calculation period, the number of medals provided is added to the net increase number counter in S07, and the process proceeds to S08. The number of medals awarded is determined based on, for example, a payout command output from the main CPU 61.

In S08, it is determined whether or not the bonus state is currently in progress. If it is not determined that the bonus state is in effect, the process proceeds to S10. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus state is in effect, the number of medals awarded is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter for specifying the remaining payout number in S09. The remaining payout number counter is updateably stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75. The remaining payout number counter is set to "200" at the RBB1 winning (start) and set to "100" at the RBB2 winning (start).

In S10, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end screen has been completed due to the end of the net increase number calculation period. On the end screen at the end of the net additional number calculation period, the game result such as the net additional number during the net additional number calculation period is notified. When it is not determined that the end screen at the end of the net increase number calculation period has ended, the net increase number calculation processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end screen at the end of the net additional number calculation period has ended, the value updated in the net additional number calculation period such as the net additional number counter is reset in S11, and the net additional number calculating process ends.

Next, the update display process for the net increase in number will be described. In the update display process of the net increase in number shown in FIG. 10, first, in S20, it is determined whether the bonus state is started or the AT is started. In addition, when the AT starts, the time when the bonus state controlled during the AT ends and the AT is restarted is included. If it is determined that neither the bonus state has started nor the AT has started, the process proceeds to S23. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus state is started or the AT is started, in S21, when the bonus state is started, the current value of the net additional number counter is set as the correction value. The correction value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75.

In S22, processing for displaying history information and the like corresponding to the controlled state on the liquid crystal display 27 is performed. Specifically, when the AT (ART) is started, the number of net additions in AT, the number of remaining AT games, and the number of sets are displayed. When the bonus state is started, the net additional number and the remaining payout number in the current bonus state are displayed. The net extra number in the bonus state is a value calculated by subtracting the correction value set in S21 from the value of the net extra number counter.

In S23, it is determined whether or not the start switch 19 has been operated during the period of the net increase in number calculation. If it is not determined that the start switch 19 has been operated during the net additional number calculation period, the process proceeds to S28. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 19 has been operated during the net additional number calculation period, it is determined in S24 whether or not the bonus state is currently set. When it is not determined that the bonus state is being set, that is, when the AT is being set, the processes of S25 to S27 are performed and then the process proceeds to S28.

In S25, it is determined whether or not the game to be started is a game accompanying a replay prize. When it is determined that the game to be started is a game associated with a replay prize, the process proceeds to S27. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the game to be started is a game associated with the replay winning, the net additional number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated and displayed based on the value of the net additional number counter in S26. Further, in S27, the remaining AT game number and the set number on the liquid crystal display 27 are updated and displayed based on the remaining AT game number and the set number set in S05 of FIG. As a result, during AT, the net additional number, the remaining AT game number, and the set number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the game start timing can be updated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S24 that the bonus state is currently in effect, the processes in S25 to S27 are not executed, so that the history information such as the net additional number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is not updated and displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent unnecessary update display processing from being executed at the start timing in the bonus state.

In S28, it is determined whether or not a small winning combination has occurred at the end timing during the period of the net increase in number calculation. If it is determined that the small winning combination has occurred at the end timing during the net additional number calculation period, the processes of S29 to S31 are performed, and then the process proceeds to S32.

In S29, it is determined whether or not the bonus state is currently in progress. When it is not determined that the bonus state is currently in effect, that is, when the AT is in progress, the net additional number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated and displayed based on the value of the net additional number counter in S30, and S32 is set. Move to. As a result, during AT, when the medals are awarded at the timing of ending the game, the net additional number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 can be added and updated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus state is currently in effect, the net addition number and the remaining payout number in the bonus state are updated and displayed in S31, and the process proceeds to S32. More specifically, in S31, the net additional number in the current bonus state is calculated by subtracting the correction value set in S21 from the value of the net additional number counter, and the liquid crystal display based on the net additional number in the bonus state. The net increase number displayed on 27 is updated and displayed, and the remaining payout number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated and displayed based on the value of the remaining payout number counter. Thereby, in the bonus state, when the medals are awarded at the end timing of the game, the net additional number and the remaining payout number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 can be updated and displayed in synchronization with each other.

In the update display of the net increase in S30 and S31, the value of the net increase counter is incremented by one, but the value is not limited to this, and the value may be switched to the value of the net increase counter and displayed. When a medal is awarded, the payout indicator 46 and the credit indicator 45 are updated and displayed. The payout indicator 46 and the credit indicator 45 additionally display one by one according to the number of medals awarded. Therefore, similarly for the net additional number, the update display of the net additional number is incremented by 1 up to the value of the net additional number counter in association with the addition timing in the payout display 46 and the credit display 45.

Further, in the update display of the remaining payout number in S31, the value of the remaining payout number counter is decremented by one, but the display is not limited to this and may be switched to the value of the remaining payout number counter and displayed. Regarding the remaining payout number, the update display of the remaining payout number is subtracted by 1 up to the value of the remaining payout number counter in association with the addition timing on the payout display 46 and the credit display 45.

Further, the net additional number at the start of the bonus state differs depending on whether or not the state before being controlled to the bonus state is AT. However, regardless of whether the state before being controlled to the bonus state is AT or not, a correction value is set at the start of the bonus state in S21, and the correction value is used to increase the net increase in the current bonus state in S31. Calculate and display the number of sheets. That is, in the bonus state, the processing for displaying the net additional number in the bonus state is standardized regardless of whether the state before the bonus state is controlled is AT (for example, S21). And S31).

On the other hand, when it is not determined in S28 that the small bonus prize has been generated during the net increase amount calculation period (including the time when the replay prize has been generated) at the end timing, S29 to S31 are executed. Since the process is not executed, the history information such as the net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is not updated and displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the net addition number from being subtracted and updated at the end timing in both the AT state and the bonus state.

In S32, it is determined whether or not the bonus state has ended or the AT has ended. The time when the AT ends is when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied. Therefore, it does not include the case where the AT is controlled to the bonus state during the AT and the AT is controlled again after the bonus state is terminated. If it is not determined in S32 that the bonus state has ended or the AT has ended, the net additional number update display processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S32 that the bonus state has ended or the AT has ended, the end screen corresponding to the state that ended in S33 is displayed, and the net additional number update display processing ends.

(Regarding the display example of the net increase in number)
Next, a display example of the net additional number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the net increase in number and the like during AT. During AT, as shown in FIG. 11A, etc., “GAME”, “SET”, and “TOTAL” are displayed from the left in the display area above the liquid crystal display 27. “GAME” indicates the number of remaining AT games. “SET” indicates the number of AT sets. “TOTAL” indicates a net increase in number of sheets. FIG. 11A shows that the number of remaining AT games is “35”, the number of sets is the “1”th set, and the net increase is “105”. As illustrated in FIG. 11, two characters are displayed as the background screen during AT. Further, in FIG. 11A, it is assumed that the reels 11L to 11R are stopped and one game is finished (after non-winning replay).

FIG. 11B shows a display example when the start switch 19 is operated (start timing) after the bet number (3) is set in the state shown in FIG. 11A. At the start timing, by S26 and S27 of FIG. 10, the number of net additions, the number of remaining AT games, and the number of sets are updated and displayed when the number of sets is increasing. For this reason, in FIG. 11B, the remaining AT game number is updated to "34" and the net additional number is updated to "102". In addition, in FIG. 11B, the case where the push-order bell is won is shown, and the navigation effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode is executed.

FIG. 11C is the time when the third stop operation is performed in the game started in FIG. 11B (end timing), and when “BEL” is won and nine medals are awarded. The display example of is shown. At the end timing involving the addition of medals, the net additional number is updated and displayed in S30 of FIG. Therefore, in FIG. 11C, the net additional number is updated and displayed as “111”. Note that if no medals are awarded in the game situation of FIG. 11C (including the replay winning), NO is determined in S28 of FIG. 10, so the history shown in FIG. 11B. Information is maintained.

FIG. 11D shows a display example when the start switch 19 is operated again (start timing) after the number of bets (three) has been set. In FIG. 11(d), the number of remaining AT games is updated to "33" and the number of net additions is updated to "108". It should be noted that, if the replay prize has been won in the game situation of FIG. 11C, it is determined as YES in S25 of FIG. 10 and the process proceeds to S27, so that the remaining AT game number is updated and displayed to the “33” game. However, the display of "111" is maintained for the net increase.

FIG. 11(e) shows a display example of the end screen when the AT ends when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied. As the end screen, the game result in the AT is displayed. In FIG. 11E, “Result AT number of games: 100 TOTAL: 165” is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is notified that the current AT was a net increase of 165 for 100 games in a row.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the net increase in number and the like in the bonus state. In the bonus state, as shown in FIG. 12A and the like, “LAST” and “GET” are displayed from the left in the display area above the liquid crystal display 27. “LAST” indicates the remaining payout number. “GET” indicates the net increase in number of sheets since the start of the current bonus state. Note that, in the bonus state, an example of displaying “GET” because the net additional number is the net additional number in the bonus state will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is displayed as “TOTAL” as in AT. Good.

In FIG. 12A, it is shown that the remaining payout number is "176" and the net increase in bonus state is "20". As illustrated in FIG. 12, one character is displayed as the background screen in the bonus state. Further, in FIG. 12A, it is assumed that the reels 11L to 11R are stopped and one game is finished.

FIG. 12B shows a display example when the start switch 19 is operated (start timing) after the bet number (two) is set in the state shown in FIG. At the start timing, YES is determined in S24 of FIG. 10 and the history information is not updated. Therefore, in FIG. 12B, the history information shown in FIG. 12A is maintained. The value of the net increase counter is updated to "18" as a result of subtracting the bet number (2) in S03 of FIG.

FIG. 12C is when the third stop operation is performed in the game started in FIG. 12B (end timing), and when 12 medals are awarded after winning the "BEL". The display example of is shown. At the end timing involving the addition of medals, the net additional number and the remaining payout number are updated and displayed in S31 of FIG. Therefore, in FIG. 12C, the remaining payout number is updated and displayed as "164" by subtracting "12", and "12" is added to the value "18" of the net increase number counter, The number of net additions is updated and displayed at "30".

FIG. 12D shows a display example when the start switch 19 is operated again (start timing) after the number of bets (two) has been set. In FIG. 12D, the history information shown in FIG. 12C is maintained. FIG. 12E shows a display example of the end screen at the end of the bonus state. As the end screen, the game result in the bonus state is displayed. In FIG. 12E, “Result GET:170” is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is notified that the net additional number in the current bonus state is “170”.

<Example of effects produced by the slot machine 1>
In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 and the like, the history regarding medal granting is performed whether the first advantageous state is AT or the second advantageous state is the bonus state. A net increase in number can be displayed as information. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused as compared with a gaming machine in which the net increase number may be displayed depending on the state and the payout number may be displayed without displaying the net increase number. Further, during AT, as shown in S26 of FIG. 10, the net addition number is updated and displayed according to the bet number at the start timing of the game, whereas the winning/winning ratio of the small win is higher than AT. In the middle, the update display is not displayed at the start timing of the game (YES in S24 of FIG. 10), but the net increase number corresponding to the bet number is updated and displayed at the end timing of the game (S31 of FIG. 10). For this reason, the net increase in the number of coins does not decrease at the game end timing during AT, so that it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of loss and reduce the processing load of the start timing during the bonus state.

Further, during AT, not only the number of net additions at the start timing of the game but also the number of remaining AT games and the number of sets as the specific history value are updated and displayed. For this reason, even if the net additional number decreases by the number of bets at the start timing of the game during AT, it can be made inconspicuous.

In addition, even when the operation of the stop switches 21L to 21R is incorrect in the AT and the operation cannot be performed in the operation mode informed by the navigation effect, the bet number set from the net additional number is already set at the start timing of the game. Since the subtraction update display is performed, the net additional number displayed at the game end timing does not decrease. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of loss. In addition, in the bonus state, a small winning combination (“BEL” with payout of medals larger than the prescribed number “2”) is generated for each game. Therefore, in the bonus state, for example, at the end timing of the game in the bonus state, while reducing the processing load without performing unnecessary processing such as subtraction update display of the bet number set at the start timing. Even if the number of bets is subtracted from the net increase, the player will not feel lost.

Further, the update of the net extra number counter is executed in the common net extra number calculation process shown in FIG. 9 regardless of whether the AT is in progress or the bonus state is in progress. In addition, in the net additional number update display process shown in FIG. 10, the net additional number is displayed based on the value of the net additional number counter updated in the net additional number calculating process, depending on whether the vehicle is in AT or in the bonus state. Is updated and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for calculating the net additional number.

In addition, during AT, the number of net increase from the start of the AT is displayed, and the number of net increase including the net increase in the controlled bonus state during the AT is displayed. It is possible to report the total net increase. On the other hand, in the bonus state, since the net additional number after the bonus state is started is focused on, the player can be notified of the net additional number in the current bonus state.

In the bonus state, as shown in S23 to S27 of FIG. 10, there is no history information updated and displayed at the game start timing, and as shown in S28 to S31 of FIG. At the end timing of, the net increase number and the remaining payout number are updated and displayed. Therefore, the update display (timing) during the bonus state can be made easy to understand. Further, the player's line of sight with respect to the update display at the game ending timing in the bonus state can be dispersed into a plurality of items, and it is difficult to focus on one value.

<Modification>
It should be considered that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope. The following is a modification of the embodiment.

In the above embodiment, the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is exemplified as the game start timing for updating and displaying the history information (including the net additional number). However, the start timing of the game is not limited to this as long as it is a timing related to the start of one game, and for example, the timing when each of the reels 11L to 11R starts to rotate in accordance with the operation of the start switch 19 or the bet. It may be a timing at which an operation for setting the number (bet operation, medal insertion, etc.) is accepted. Further, as the game end timing for updating and displaying the history information (including the net increase in number), the timing linked to the addition timing in the payout display 46 is illustrated. However, the end timing of the game is not limited to this as long as it is a timing related to the end of one game, for example, as a result of the outcome determination process (determination of whether or not there is a prize) (symbol when stopped) Accordingly, the timing of paying out one medal or adding one credit, the timing of detecting that one medal has been paid out according to the result of the outcome determination processing, the outcome determination processing (winning prize) Is performed), the timing at which the third stop operation for stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is received, the timing at which the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R actually stops, and the small win The timing may be a timing at which the awarding of medals associated with a prize is started, a timing at which the awarding of medals associated with a small winning combination is completed, or the like.

In the above-described embodiment, medals obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for bet number setting from the number of medals actually given during the period from the control of the advantageous state such as the AT or the bonus state to the end of the series of advantageous states. The example in which the number of sheets is counted and displayed as a net increase is explained. However, immediately after being controlled to an advantageous state such as AT or a bonus state, there may be a case where the net additional number becomes negative depending on the bet number being set and the result of the game. For this reason, when displaying the net additional number, “0” is set as the net additional number regardless of the bet number setting, etc. until the counted net additional number becomes 1 or more after being controlled to the advantageous state such as the AT or the bonus state. It is also possible to display and display the net increase in number corresponding to the value of the count when the counted net increase is 1 or more. That is, when the value of the net increase number counter is not 1 or more, "0" may be displayed as the net increase number, and the fact that it is a negative value may not be displayed. In addition, the update of the net increase counter is started by starting the game in which the small win is won after the control to the advantageous state such as the AT or the bonus state is started. Until this is done, “0” may be displayed as the net additional number regardless of the bet number setting, and the fact that the net additional number is negative may not be displayed.

In the bonus state as the second advantageous state in the above-described embodiment, an example of winning all the “push order bells” of the small wins and winning the “BEL” for each game has been described. However, the bonus state is not limited to this, and for example, all the "push order bells" and "normal lip" are won for each game, and either "BEL" or "RPC" is won depending on the winning situation. It may be in a state. In this case, in the winning combination lottery in the bonus state, the winning probability of winning all of the “push order bells” may be set to be higher than the winning probability of winning the “normal lip”. As a result, in the bonus state, there is a high rate that a small winning combination is won and a medal is given, and the number of net additions is increased by several games. For this reason, in the bonus state, for example, while reducing the processing load without performing unnecessary processing such as subtractive update display of the bet number set at the start timing, the "RPC" is won at the end timing. With a high rate, the "BEL" prize is awarded and a medal is awarded. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of loss.

Further, in the case of the above configuration, in the bonus state, at the end timing of the replay winning and at the start timing of the game accompanying the replay winning, the displayed net additional number is not updated and the game is played. When the medals are awarded at the end timing of, the displayed net additional number is updated and displayed to the net additional number corresponding to the bet number set in the replay winning game and the awarded medals. As a result, regardless of whether the game is in AT or in the bonus state, the displayed net additional number is not updated at the end timing of the replay winning and at the start timing of the game accompanying the replay winning. After that, at the end timing when the medals are awarded, the net additional number is updated and displayed in a mode depending on whether it is in AT or in bonus state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the update display of the net additional number from becoming complicated in association with the replay winning.

Further, not only the “normal lip”, but also the “normal lip” may be changed or added to the other small wins.

Also, in the bonus state, an example in which one winning group is always won for each game has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to win any winning group at an extremely low rate. It may be in a state of becoming. The extremely low ratio may be a ratio lower than the ratio in the winning combination lottery during the AT as the first advantageous state, and may be set to about 1%, for example. In this case, there is a possibility that the game will be lost even during the bonus state, but since the rate of being off is lower than that during AT, the rate at which the number of net added sheets increases by several games is high. Therefore, in the bonus state, for example, while reducing the processing load without performing wasteful processing such as subtraction update display of the bet number set at the start timing, the player may feel a loss at the end timing. You can reduce the hug.

As described above, when it is possible to lose the role lottery during the bonus state, since the medal is not awarded at the end timing of the game, the value of the net increase number counter is decreased and the net increase number is updated and displayed. There is a risk that it will end up. In order to avoid this, at the game end timing which is out of the role lottery during the bonus state, the update display based on the value of the net additional number counter is not displayed (the display until then is maintained), and thereafter. When a medal is awarded (small winning a prize), the net additional number in the bonus state may be updated and displayed based on the value of the net additional number counter (note that the processes shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 may be executed. Can be realized by). As a result, at the end timing during the bonus state, the net additional number can be updated and displayed when the medals are awarded, and the net additional number is not updated and displayed when the medals are not awarded. Therefore, during the bonus state, for example, while reducing the processing load without performing wasteful processing such as subtraction update display of the bet number set at the start timing, the net increase in number decreases at the end timing. Since this can be prevented, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling lost. The value of the net increase counter is updated in S03 of FIG. 9 based on the bet number setting. Therefore, it is possible to update and display an accurate net increase in number in consideration of the number of bets set in each of the missed game and the game in which medals are given.

An example has been described in which none of the history information is updated and displayed at the game start timing during the bonus state in the above embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the start timing of the game in the bonus state, predetermined history information such as the number of games played in the bonus state may be updated and displayed. Further, at the game end timing in the bonus state, an example of updating and displaying the net additional number in the bonus state has been described, but instead of or in addition to this, when the bonus state is controlled during AT, It is also possible to update and display the number of net additions from the start of AT (a series of net additions as in AT). Further, at the game end timing in the bonus state, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the net additional number is updated and displayed. For example, the remaining payout number may not be updated and displayed. The payout number may be updated and displayed.

In the AT of the above embodiment, an example in which not only the net increase in number but also history information such as the number of remaining AT games and the number of sets is updated and displayed at the start timing of the game has been described. However, the history information updated at the start timing of the game is not limited to this as long as it includes the net additional number, and may be, for example, only one of the remaining AT game number and the set number, Further, history information different from the number of remaining AT games and the number of sets (for example, the number of games consumed during AT) may be updated and displayed. In this case, for example, the remaining AT game number may be updated and displayed at the end timing of the game.

In the above-described embodiment, the medals for the bet number set with the replay winning are not treated as the awarded medals, and the example in which the increase/decrease of the net increase counter is not affected is described. However, medals corresponding to the number of bets set in association with the replay winning may be treated as awarded medals. In the net increase number calculation process, for example, when a replay is won at the end timing of a game, the number of medals used for setting the bet number of the next game is added to the value of the net increase number counter, and the game is started at the start timing of the game. The number of medals used for setting the bet number may be subtracted from the value of the net increase counter. Further, in the update display process of the net additional number, for example, when the replay is won at the end timing of the game, the net additional number is updated and displayed based on the value of the net additional number counter, and the net increase based on the value of the net additional number counter at the start timing of the game. The number of sheets may be updated and displayed.

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the net additional number in AT and the net additional number in the bonus state are displayed based on the value of the common net additional number counter. However, a net increase counter during AT (including a bonus state controlled during AT) and a net increase counter during bonus state are provided, and the value of the counter is updated according to the state. , Updates and displays the net extra number based on the net extra number counter during AT (including the bonus state controlled during AT), and updates the net extra number based on the net extra number counter in the bonus state during the bonus state. It may be displayed.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the net additional number in the advantageous state is calculated on the side of the sub CPU 71 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub CPU 71 issues a command for calculating the net additional number on the side of the main CPU 61 and specifying the net additional number. The sub CPU 71 may specify and display the net additional number based on the command. Also, an example of calculating the remaining payout number in the bonus state on the side of the sub CPU 71 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the payout counted in the game state setting process on the side of the main CPU 61 in order to satisfy the ending condition of the bonus state. A command capable of specifying the number of sheets may be output to the sub CPU 71, and the sub CPU 71 may calculate and display the remaining payout number based on the command.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and the like, an example has been described in which the net increase number in the net increase number calculation period is displayed in a predetermined mode. However, the display mode of the net added number may be changed according to the displayed net added number. For example, the display mode of the net additional number is displayed in the normal mode until the net additional number reaches the specific number (for example, “1500”), and after the net additional number reaches the specific number, the net additional number is displayed in the special mode (for example, It may be displayed in a rainbow mode). Further, after the net additional number is temporarily displayed in the special mode, the display in the special mode is maintained even if the net additional number displayed according to the progress of the game is less than the specific number. Good. As a result, after the net added number reaches the specific number, the special added number is displayed regardless of whether the net added number is less than the specified number. As a result, it is possible to grasp whether or not the net additional number has reached a specific number depending on whether or not the net additional number is displayed in a special mode, and the player temporarily misses the arrival display or the like notifying that the specific number has been reached. Even if it is, even after that, it is possible to understand that the slot machine 1 is operating normally by displaying the net additional number in a special mode, and to make the slot machine 1 distrust. Can be prevented.

In the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, the AT is illustrated as the first advantageous state and the bonus state is illustrated as the second advantageous state, but the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state are not limited to these. The first advantageous state may be, for example, RT in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is improved. The second advantageous state may be a challenge bonus (CB) or the like in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is improved by winning all the small winning combinations for each game.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on when the advantageous period is entered has been described. However, the start of lighting of the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not limited to this as long as it is a predetermined timing during the advantageous period, and for example, the AT or the so-called payout rate is controlled to a section of 1 or more in the advantageous period. Timing, the timing of the AT during the advantageous period, the timing when the so-called payout rate is controlled to a section of 1 or more and the first navigation effect is executed, the AT during the advantageous period, and the section of the so-called payout rate of 1 or more The timing may be controlled such that the first navigation effect is executed and more medals than the bet number is awarded. In addition, when the lighting of the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is started at a predetermined timing during the advantageous period as described above, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not turned on only by shifting to the advantageous period, and therefore the AT is not controlled, for example. Even when it ends, the advantageous period may be ended without executing the navigation effect.

The advantageous period in the above embodiment has been described with respect to an example in which the number of times the game is executed is forcibly ended when the upper limit value (eg, 1500) is reached. However, the condition for forcibly ending the advantageous period is not limited to this, and for example, the number of net increase from the state where the difference between the bet number and the number of medals is the minimum (minimum value) in the advantageous period is a predetermined number. The condition may be satisfied by exceeding (for example, 2400) (that is, the maximum difference number of sheets in the advantageous period exceeds a predetermined number).

In the above-described embodiment, the display mounted on the main control board 63, the display provided separately (for example, the payout display 46, etc.) stays in an advantageous period with respect to the entire game period. An example has been described in which the ratio of stays in the advantageous period and the ratio of bonuses to the total number of payouts are displayed. However, in the case where the indicator mounted on the control board 63 or the indicator provided separately is replaced with or added to the advantageous period stay ratio or the accessory ratio, the total number of paid out medals (total number of grants) On the other hand, a ratio (for example, also referred to as an instruction-included accessory ratio) that the total payout number of the payout number by the navigation effect (instruction) during the advantageous period and the payout number during the bonus state is displayed Good. The main CPU 61 calculates the ratio of the instructed winning combination based on the controlled state, the number of medals, and the like, and executes the processing for displaying the ratio on the display. In addition, the main CPU 61 may display the instructed accessory ratio on the display when the reset switch 52 is operated, for example.

In the above-described embodiment, as a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition that is a transition condition to the advantageous period, there is provided a “single hand” win in which a win difference is not set, or a win difference is set. An example has been described in which the “bonus 1” is won and the like. However, the condition for shifting to the advantageous period is not limited to this. For example, the transition condition to the advantageous period may be satisfied by winning a specific winning combination group that is uniformly set regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is controlled. .. In the example of FIG. 8, for example, in the example of FIG. 8, initial RT, normal RT, advantageous RT, RBB internal winning state, bonus In any of the states, the winning probability in the part lottery is fixed. The condition for transitioning to the advantageous period is to win a specific winning group that is "uniformly set regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the role lottery is controlled" among multiple types of winning groups. If a specific winning group is provided, the winning probability may be set differently.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the variable display unit 13 includes three left variable display columns 10L to right variable display column 10R will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming machine including one variable display column is also possible. It may be a gaming machine having four or more variable display rows. Further, although the variable display unit 13 has been shown as an example including the reels 11L to 11R, the variable display unit 13 is not limited to this and may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a 7-segment LED. Further, an example in which only one winning line is set for the variable display unit 13 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning lines may be set.

1 slot machine, 11L, 11M, 11R reel, 14L, 14M, 14R reel motor, 21L, 21M, 21R stop switch, 27 liquid crystal display, 63 main control board, 73 sub control board.

Claims (11)

By setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game, it becomes possible to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and in a gaming machine capable of imparting a game value according to the symbols when variable display is stopped,
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining whether or not any of a plurality of roles including a winning combination accompanied by the granting of the game value has been won,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of advantageous states advantageous to the player,
In the advantageous state, a net increase display means for displaying a net increase obtained by subtracting the game value set as the bet number from the game value provided with the occurrence of the award combination,
The plurality of types of advantageous states include a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state in which the generation ratio of the giving combination is higher than the first advantageous state,
The net increase display means,
During the first advantageous state, at a predetermined start timing for starting the game, the net increase according to the bet number set for the game is updated and displayed, and a predetermined end timing for ending the game. When it is, it is updated and displayed to the net increase number according to the game value given in the game,
During the second advantageous state, the net increase number is not updated and displayed at the start timing, and the bet number set for the game and the game value given in the game at the end timing. A game machine that updates and displays a net increase according to. A specific history value display means for displaying a specific history value that is different from the net increase number and is updated according to the progress of the game in the first advantageous state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific history value display means updates and displays the specific history value at the start timing in the first advantageous state. In the first advantageous state, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a specific lottery result having a different advantage for the player depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means for stopping the variable display, the advantage for the player is The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which is a state in which an operation mode that becomes higher can be specified in a manner that can be specified. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein during the second advantageous state, the award winning combination is generated for each game. In the second advantageous state, one of the plurality of combinations including the combination combination is generated for each game,
The claim 1 to claim 3 wherein the ratio of the winning combination generated during the second advantageous state is higher than the ratio of the different winning combination among the plurality of winning combinations occurring during the second advantageous state. A gaming machine according to any one of 1. At the start timing in the advantageous state, the update is subtracted and updated according to the bet number set for the game, and at the end timing, the update is added and updated according to the game value given in the game. By doing so, it is provided with a net increase calculation means for calculating the net increase,
The net increase number displaying means, based on the net increase number calculated by the net increase number calculating means, irrespective of whether it is in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state, the net increase number according to the advantageous state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which displays. The proportion of the lottery result of the winning combination lottery which is a winning lottery result in which none of the plurality of winning combinations has been won is more in the second advantageous state than in the first advantageous state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which is low. The net increase display means,
In the first advantageous state, the net increase from the start of the first advantageous state is displayed, and is controlled to the second advantageous state during the first advantageous state and is controlled again after the end of the second advantageous state. In the first advantageous state, not only the net increase until the second advantageous state is controlled, but also the net increase including the net increase in the second advantageous state is displayed.
In the second advantageous state, the net increase after the second advantageous state is started is displayed, and in the second advantageous state controlled in the first advantageous state, the second advantageous state is started. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, which displays a net increase from the beginning. The plurality of types of history values that are updated and displayed according to the progress of the game in the second advantageous state do not include the values of the types that are updated and displayed at the start timing, but are updated at the end timing. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which is only a displayed type value. The plurality of roles includes a re-gaming role that enables the next game to be started without newly using a gaming value,
The net increase display means,
In the first advantageous state, at the end timing when the re-game combination is generated and at the game start timing when the re-game combination is generated, the displayed net increase is not updated, When a game value is given at the end timing of the game, the displayed net increase is updated and displayed as a net increase according to the game value,
In the second advantageous state, at the end timing when the re-game combination is generated and at the game start timing when the re-game combination is generated, the displayed net increase is not updated, When a game value is given at the end timing of the game, the displayed net increase is a net increase according to the game value set as the bet number in the game in which the re-game combination has occurred and the given game value. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which is updated and displayed as a number. The net increase display means does not update the displayed net increase at the end timing of the game when none of the plurality of combinations has occurred in the second advantageous state, and ends the next game. When the game value is given in, the displayed net increase is the game value set as the bet number in each of the game in which none of the plurality of combinations has occurred and the game to which the game value has been given, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, which is updated and displayed with a net increase number according to a game value given in the game.

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