JP6758583B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine (rotating drum type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine).

In a slot machine, which is an example of a game machine, when a start lever is operated with a predetermined number of game media (medals) inserted, a lottery for a winning combination is performed at the timing of the operation, and a plurality of reels are rotated. Is started. Then, when all the reels are stopped and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning combination) is stopped and displayed on the predetermined valid line, the winning combination is established and the winning combination (winning combination). The privilege corresponding to the winning combination) is given to the player. The roles include a re-game role that grants a re-game as a privilege, a small role that grants a predetermined number of payouts, a bonus that shifts the game state to a bonus game state, and the like.

By the way, in recent slot machines, many of the winning combinations include a combination (pushing order) in which stopping each reel in the correct pushing order is a condition for winning a prize. In many cases, a gaming machine equipped with a push order combination can be controlled during a special game period called AT (assist time) or ART (assist replay time) that notifies the correct push order of the push order combination.

As such a type of gaming machine, for example, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below is known. In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, if the lottery for transition to AT is won, it is controlled by AT. Then, it is said that a certain amount of game media can be acquired during AT. Further, this game machine can be controlled to a CZ state in which a lottery for transition to AT is performed with a relatively high winning probability. Then, before the transition to the CZ state, the player is made to select the effect mode in the CZ state. Specifically, the player can change the effect mode with the left stop button or the right stop button.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-144704

However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, even if the operation units such as the left stop button and the right stop button are operated to select the effect mode, the original function of each operation unit of stopping the reel is not exhibited. Therefore, there was room for improvement for the smooth progress of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of smoothly advancing the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Multiple symbol display means capable of variable display of multiple symbols,
A bet number setting operation means for accepting a bet number setting operation for setting a bet number, which is the number of game media used in one game, and a bet number setting operation means.
A start operation means for accepting a start operation for starting a variable display of the plurality of symbol display means,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations based on the start operation.
A plurality of stop operation means that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and accept a stop operation for stopping the variable display of the corresponding one of the plurality of symbol display means.
When the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed at a predetermined position matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination, the privilege giving means for granting the privilege according to the combination of the symbols is provided .
The combination includes a push order combination in which the stop operation is performed in the correct push order as a condition for winning.
A stop operation order notification means that notifies the player of the order of stop operations that is advantageous to the player,
A navigation lottery state control means capable of controlling a navigation lottery state in which a lottery for transitioning to a navigation operation state in which notification is made by the stop operation order notification means is performed according to a predetermined lottery standard,
Further provided with a navigation operation state control means capable of controlling the navigation operation state based on winning the transition lottery.
In the navigation lottery state, the transition lottery is performed according to the first navigation lottery state in which the transition lottery is performed according to the first lottery standard and the second lottery standard in which the winning probability is lower than the first lottery standard. It is a game machine that has at least 2 navigation lottery states ,
Option presentation means that shows multiple options that the player can select,
The option determining means for determining one of the plurality of options according to any one of the bet number setting operation, the start operation, and the stop operation is provided .
The plurality of options are the types of the navigation lottery state,
A second navigation operating state based on winning in the transition lottery in the second navigation lottery state, rather than a first navigation operating state based on winning in the transition lottery in the first navigation lottery state. It is structured so that it is easier to acquire more game media.
The notification effect for notifying that the transition lottery has been won is
When the transition lottery is won in the first period until the predetermined number of games is reached in the navigation lottery state, the games winning the transition lottery are more than the games won in the transition lottery until the end of the specific game period. Easy to execute in the second period of
When the transition lottery is won in the second period, the game machine is characterized in that it is easily executed in the game that wins the transition lottery .

According to the present invention, smooth progress of the game is possible.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view of the game machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement of the symbols in the game machine. It is a figure which shows the effective line in the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a sub-control board side. It is a table showing the relationship between the combination of roles and symbols. This is an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the game flow. (A) It is a table explaining the type of CZ. (B) It is a table explaining the type of ART. (A) It is an ART lottery table for CZ1. (B) It is an ART lottery table for CZ2. (C) It is an ART lottery table for CZ3. (D) This is a set number lottery table for the first hit. (E) It is a set number lottery table for addition. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a timer update process. It is a flowchart of CZ selection timer processing. (A) It is a table explaining the CZ flag. (B) It is a table explaining the game state flag. (A) It is a table explaining the ART flag. (B) It is a table explaining the ART type flag. It is a flowchart of the main processing on the main control side. It is a flowchart of the power-on processing. It is a flowchart of bet start processing. It is a flowchart of CZ selection processing. It is a flowchart of a winning combination determination process. It is a flowchart of CZ lottery processing. It is a flowchart of ART lottery processing. It is a flowchart of ART winning notification timing lottery processing. (A) This is a first timing lottery table for determining the notification timing of ART winning. (B) This is a second timing lottery table for determining the notification timing of ART winning. It is a flowchart of ART winning notification processing. It is a flowchart of the lottery process which adds the number of ART sets. It is a flowchart of the stop lamp lighting process. It is a flowchart of a reel rotation start processing. It is a flowchart of a reel rotation stop processing. It is a flowchart of stop control processing. It is a flowchart of the stop lamp extinguishing process. It is a flowchart of a prize determination process. It is a flowchart of a payout process. It is a flowchart of a game state transition process. It is a flowchart of ART rush processing. It is a flowchart of CZ end processing. It is a flowchart of ART end processing. It is a flowchart of BB processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control side main process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the combination determination result command reception processing. It is a flowchart of processing at the time of receiving a reel stop command. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of production from the CZ winning notification to the start of CZ. It is a timing chart for explaining the notification timing of ART winning. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the effect of notifying the result of a CZ lottery. (A) It is a figure of the display screen of the CZ winning notification. It is a figure of (B)-(D) CZ selection screen. It is a figure of the display screen from the CZ decision display to the ART winning notification. (A) It is a figure which shows the effect of the ART state. (B) It is a figure which shows the effect of a normal state. It is a figure which shows the image of the push order notification effect (assist effect), and the state of a stop notification lamp.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine A slot machine (rotary cylinder type game machine) according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of each part of the slot machine as an example of the game machine will be described in accordance with the vertical direction and the horizontal direction for the player facing the slot machine. Further, the front direction of each part of the slot machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the slot machine, and the rear direction of each part of the slot machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the first form includes a cabinet 2 and a front door 3. The cabinet 2 has a box shape with the front side open, and the front door 3 is attached to the front side of the cabinet 2 so as to be openable and closable. The cabinet 2 and the front door 3 form the housing 4 of the slot machine 1. When the front door 3 is closed (the state shown in FIG. 1), the front door 3 is locked by a locking device (not shown). When unlocking, it is necessary to insert a dedicated key into the keyhole 16 provided in the front door 3 and rotate it clockwise. Therefore, the inside of the housing 4 can only be touched by employees of the hall.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a display panel P is arranged on the front door 3. The display panel P is provided with three rectangular display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R having a longitudinal direction in the vertical direction along the horizontal direction. Specifically, the left display window 5L, the middle display window 5C, and the right display window 5R are arranged in order from the left side. The display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R are transparently configured, and the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R provided inside the cabinet 2 can be visually recognized through the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R. .. Specifically, the left reel 6L can be visually recognized from the left display window 5L, the middle reel 6C can be visually recognized from the middle display window 5C, and the right reel 6R can be visually recognized from the right display window 5R. The display window may be configured as one display window in which each display window is not partitioned.

The left reel 6L, the middle reel 6C, and the right reel 6R are housed inside the cabinet 2. Each reel 6L, 6C, 6R has a translucent reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R on the outer circumference of a cylindrical drum portion made of a translucent member (transparent synthetic resin member in this embodiment). 3) is wrapped around it. As outlined in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R. Therefore, the left reel 6L has a pattern drawn on the left reel tape 7L on its outer peripheral surface, and the middle reel 6C has a pattern drawn on the middle reel tape 7C on its outer peripheral surface. The right reel 6R has a pattern drawn on the right reel tape 7R on its outer peripheral surface. Each of these reels 6L, 6C, 6R and each display window 5L, 5C, 5R constitutes a plurality of symbol display means.

Further, back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R, which will be described later, are arranged inside the drum portion of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. Specifically, a left back lamp 58L corresponding to the left reel 6L, a middle back lamp 58C corresponding to the middle reel 6C, and a right back lamp 58R corresponding to the right reel 6R are provided. Therefore, when the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R are turned on, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are illuminated from the inside of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

Each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is rotatably supported inside the housing 4. The rotation axes of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are arranged on the same straight line. When each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is rotationally driven in a predetermined positive direction, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are variablely displayed from top to bottom in the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. (That is, the symbol numbers "0" to "20", which are conveniently attached in FIG. 3, are displayed in a cyclical manner from the smaller ones to the larger ones). Each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is connected to a reel motor 55L, 55C, 55R, which will be described later, respectively. That is, each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is independently rotationally driven by the respective reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R.

Here, the symbols attached to the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, 21 symbols are drawn along the longitudinal direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3) on each of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R. In this embodiment, the number of symbols attached to each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is 21, but another number such as 20 may be used.

There are multiple types of patterns drawn on the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R. Specifically, the "red seven" symbol (for example, the symbol number "12" of the left reel tape 7L), the "blue seven" symbol (for example, the symbol number "5" of the left reel tape 7L), and the "cherry" symbol (for example, the left). Reel tape 7L symbol number "6"), "watermelon" symbol (for example, left reel tape 7L symbol number "3"), "bell" symbol (for example, left reel tape 7L symbol number "4"), "replay" There are seven types of symbols: a symbol (for example, the symbol number “2” of the left reel tape 7L) and a “blank” symbol (for example, the symbol number “1” of the left reel tape 7L). The arrangement of the symbols is different for each of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R. The types of symbols attached to the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are not limited to seven types, and can be changed as appropriate.

When each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped, three symbols can be visually recognized by the player from each display window 5L, 5C, 5R (see the circles shown by the broken lines in FIG. 4). In the slot machine 1, when the combination of symbols according to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as "valid line"), the winning of the winning combination is established. Then, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination (winning combination) is given to the player. The details of the roles will be described later.

In this embodiment, there are five winning lines. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, there are five lines: a middle line L1, an upper line L2, a lower line L3, a right-down line L4, and a right-up line L5. The middle line L1 (first winning line L1) is a winning line connecting the middle symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (the symbols stopped and displayed at the middle positions of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R). The upper line L2 (second winning line L2) is a winning line connecting the upper symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (the symbols stopped and displayed at the upper positions of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R). The lower line L3 (third winning line L3) is a winning line connecting the lower symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (the symbols stopped and displayed at the lower positions of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R). The right-down line L4 (fourth winning line L4) is a winning line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R. The right-up line L5 (fifth winning line L5) is a winning line connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is a 3-card betting dedicated machine that plays a game with a 3-card bet in any of the gaming states described later, and all five winning lines L1 to L5 are valid for a 3-card betting game. Set to line. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that one bet or two bets can be played regardless of the gaming state or depending on the gaming state. In that case, the number of valid lines may be changed according to the number of bets (number of bets), or the number of valid lines may not be changed even if the number of bets is changed.

Further, the winning line may be configured to have a winning line other than the above five winning lines L1 to L5. Specifically, for example, the first irregular winning line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R, the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, The second irregular winning line connecting the middle symbols on the right reel 6R, the lower symbol on the left reel 6L, the middle symbol on the middle reel 6C, the third irregular winning line connecting the middle symbols on the right reel 6R, the lower symbol on the left reel 6L. , A fourth irregular winning line connecting the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R may be provided as a winning line. In addition, the total number of winning lines is not limited to five and can be changed as appropriate. For example, only the middle line L1 may be used as the winning line, or the above five winning lines L1 to L5 plus the first to fourth irregular winning lines may be added to form a total of nine lines as winning lines. May be good.

Returning to FIGS. 1 and 2, the configuration of the front door 3 will be continued. Below the display panel P on the front door 3, a medal slot 10, a MAX bet button 11, a bet button 12, a settlement button 14, a start lever 8, three stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, and an effect button 46 are provided. Has been done. The start lever 8 is also referred to as a start operation means, the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are also referred to as stop operation means, and the medal insertion slot 10, MAX bet button 11, and 1 bet button 12 are also referred to as bet number setting operation means.

The medal insertion slot 10 is an opening for inserting a medal (game medium). The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 10 are detected by the insertion medal detection sensor 10a, which will be described later. The medals that are effectively inserted without betting the three medals are bet for the start of a new game (unit game). Up to 50 medals that are effectively inserted with 3 medals bet are stored as credits.

The MAX bet button 11 is an operation unit for betting the maximum number of medals according to the gaming state at one time. Since this slot machine 1 is a dedicated 3-card betting machine that plays a game with 3-card betting in any gaming state, when the MAX bet button 11 is effectively operated, medals stored as credits in the slot machine 1 3 medals are bet from. Further, the 1-bet button 12 is an operation unit for betting medals one by one. When the 1-bet button 12 is effectively operated, one medal is bet from the medals stored as credits in the slot machine 1. If the 1-bet button 12 is pressed while three medals are bet, one medal is bet.

The settlement button 14 is an operation unit for returning medals stored as credits. When the settlement button 14 is effectively operated, all the medals stored as credits in the slot machine 1 are paid out from the medal payout outlet 38.

The start lever 8 is an operation unit for starting a game. When the start lever 8 is operated while a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of medals are bet, a lottery for a winning combination is performed and rotation of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is started. That is, the variable display of the symbol is started.

The stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operation units for stopping the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The stop buttons 9L, 9C and 9R are provided corresponding to the reels 6L, 6C and 6R. That is, the slot machine 1 has a left stop button 9L for stopping the rotation of the left reel 6L, a middle stop button 9C for stopping the rotation of the middle reel 6C, and a right stop for stopping the rotation of the right reel 6R. It has a button 9R. Therefore, the symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed in response to the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R.

The stop position of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R may be a position where the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are slid by a maximum of four frames from the position when the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are pressed. Specifically, for example, in a game in which the small winning combination 1 (cherry), which will be described later, is won, the left stop button 9L is pressed at the timing when the replay symbol (see FIG. 3) of the symbol number “2” on the left reel 6L is located in the upper row. If so, the left reel 6L is slid by four frames of the symbol, and the cherry symbol of the symbol number "6" is stopped at the upper stage. As a result, the prize of the small role 1 (cherry) is established, and the player is given a privilege according to the small role 1 (cherry). That is, the slot machine 1 controls the symbol so that the winning combination is established as much as possible. This is called symbol pull-in control. In this embodiment, the priority in the pull-in control is the highest for the replay combination, followed by the small combination, and then the bonus.

Further, in a game in which the small role 1 (cherry) described later is not won, the cherry symbol of the symbol number "6" on the left reel 6L is located in the left display window 5L (that is, either the upper row, the middle row, or the lower row). When the left stop button 9L is pressed at the timing of the operation, the cherry symbol of the symbol number "6" is stopped outside the left display window 5L (that is, the position below the frame below the lower row). This prevents the winning of the unwinned small role 1 (cherry) from being established. That is, the slot machine 1 controls the symbol so that the winning combination of the unwinned winning combination is not established. This is called design kicking control.

The effect button 46 shown in FIG. 1 is an operation unit used for advancing a game effect executed as the game progresses.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, at the lower part of the display panel P, a credit display unit 21, a payout number display unit 22, a re-game display lamp 23, a insertable display lamp 24, a bet number display lamp 25, and a game start display lamp 26 Is provided. Further, in the present embodiment, stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R are provided below the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R on the display panel P.

The credit display unit 21 has two 7-segment LED display devices and displays the number of medals stored as credits. The payout number display unit 22 has two 7-segment LED display devices, and displays the number of medals to be paid out as a privilege when a winning combination is won. If an error occurs during the game, an error code indicating the type of error is displayed on the payout number display unit 22.

The re-game indicator lamp 23 has one LED (Light Emitting Diode), and notifies by lighting that the re-game combination has been won (in other words, the re-game is possible by winning the re-game combination). It is a thing. The insertable indicator lamp 24 has one LED and lights up to notify that medals can be effectively inserted from the medal insertion port 10.

The bet number display lamp 25 notifies the set bet number. Specifically, the bet number display lamp 25 is composed of three lamps (LEDs), and when the number of bets is set to one (when one medal is bet), one lamp is used. When it is lit and the number of bets is set to 2 (when 2 medals are bet), 2 lamps are lit and when the number of bets is set to 3 (3 medals) When a medal is bet), the set number of bets is notified by lighting three lamps. The game start indicator lamp 26 has one LED, and the number of medals that can start the game (three in this embodiment) is bet, and the start lever 8 can be effectively operated. It is notified by lighting.

The stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R each have one LED, and when the push order navigation described later is activated, the push order bell (3 choice bell) and the correct push order of the push order replay are notified by lighting. Is. Specifically, the slot machine 1 should stop the left stop notification lamp 30L and the middle reel 6C (that is, the middle stop button 9C) to notify that the left reel 6L should be stopped (that is, the left stop button 9L should be pressed). The right stop notification lamp 30C for notifying that the right reel 6R should be stopped (that is, the right stop button 9R should be pressed) is provided. The left stop notification lamp 30L is arranged in the vicinity of the left display window 5L (lower in this embodiment), and the middle stop notification lamp 30C is arranged in the vicinity of the middle display window 5C (lower in this embodiment). The right stop notification lamp 30R is arranged in the vicinity of the right display window 5R (lower in this embodiment). Therefore, the player can immediately understand the correspondence between the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R and the reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, below the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R on the front door 3, a decorative panel 36 showing the work that is the motif of the slot machine 1 is provided. Below the decorative panel 36, a medal payout outlet 38 for paying out medals and a saucer unit 39 for receiving and storing medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 38 are arranged.

Further, above the display panel P on the front door 3, a plurality of effect lamps 40, a pair of left and right speakers 41, and an image display device 42 (an example of effect means) which is a liquid crystal display device are provided. .. The effect lamp 40 lights up or blinks as the game progresses. The speaker 41 outputs sounds such as voice, BGM, and sound effects (SE) as the game progresses. The image display device 42 has a display screen 42a, and displays various effect images on the display screen 42a as the game progresses. For game production using these production means (effect lamp 40, speaker 41, image display device 42, etc.), for example, the correct push order of the push order role such as "push order bell" or "push order replay" is used. There is a push order notification effect that notifies the player. The push order role is a role with a correct push order.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the game machine Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the slot machine 1 includes a main control board (game control board) 60 that controls game profits such as lottery of roles, payout of medals, and transition of game states, and as the game progresses. A sub-control board (effect control board) 70 or the like that controls the effect to be executed is provided. The main control board 60 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 70 constitutes a sub control unit together with an image control board 80 described later. The sub control unit is provided with at least a sub control board 70, and can control a game effect using an effect means (image display device 42, speaker 41, effect lamp 40, back lamp 58L, 58C, 58R, etc.). Just do it.

Further, the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 90. The power supply board 90 supplies power to the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 90 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 91. The backup power supply circuit 91 supplies power to the RAM (Random Access Memory) 64 of the main control board 60 and the RAM 74 of the sub control board 70, which will be described later, when the power is not supplied to the slot machine 1. .. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 and the RAM 74 of the sub control board 70 is retained even when the slot machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 92 is connected to the power supply board 90. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 92. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 may be provided on the main control board 60, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 74 of the sub control board 70 may be provided on the sub control board 70.

As shown in FIG. 5, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 61 that controls the progress of the game of the slot machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 60. The game control microcomputer 61 executes a program stored in a program for controlling the progress of the game, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 63 storing data of various tables, a RAM 64 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the ROM 63. CPU (Central Processing Unit) 62, random number generator 68 that generates random numbers used for lottery of roles, I / O port section (Input / Output port section, input / output circuit) for inputting / outputting data and signals. ) 69 is included. The random number generator 68 generates a random number value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

Various sensors are connected to the main control board 60. Therefore, signals are input to the main control board 60 from each sensor. Specifically, the sensors include the input medal detection sensor 10a, the MAX bet detection sensor 11a, the 1-bet detection sensor 12a, the settlement detection sensor 14a, the start detection sensor 8a, the left stop detection sensor 9La, the middle stop detection sensor 9Ca, and the right. A stop detection sensor 9Ra, a door open detection sensor 17a, a setting key detection sensor 18a, a reset / setting detection sensor 19a, and the like are connected.

The inserted medal detection sensor 10a is a sensor for detecting that a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion slot 10. The MAX bet detection sensor 11a is a sensor for detecting that the MAX bet button 11 has been pressed. The 1-bet detection sensor 12a is a sensor for detecting that the 1-bet button 12 has been pressed. The settlement detection sensor 14a is a sensor for detecting that the settlement button 14 has been pressed.

Further, the start detection sensor 8a is a sensor for detecting that the start lever 8 has been operated. The left stop detection sensor 9La is a sensor for detecting that the left stop button 9L is pressed. The middle stop detection sensor 9Ca is a sensor for detecting that the middle stop button 9C is pressed. The right stop detection sensor 9Ra is a sensor for detecting that the right stop button 9R is pressed. By determining the rising edge (ON edge) of the signal of each stop detection sensor 9La, 9Ca, 9Ra, it can be determined that each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R has been pressed, and each stop detection sensor 9La, 9Ca, 9Ra can be determined. When the falling edge (OFF edge) of the signal is determined, the pushed stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R have returned to their original positions (the player has released the finger from the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R). ) Can be determined.

Further, the door open detection sensor 17a is arranged inside the housing 4 and is a sensor for detecting that the front door 3 is open. The setting key detection sensor 18a is a sensor for detecting that a key for changing a setting is inserted into a keyhole (not shown) provided inside the housing 4 and rotated by a predetermined angle. The reset / setting detection sensor 19a is a sensor for detecting that the reset / setting button 19 provided inside the housing 4 has been pressed.

Here, a method of changing the "setting" in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. There are six types of settings, from "setting 1" to "setting 6". If the settings are different, the medal return rate (payout rate) will be different. The medal return rate is lowest in setting 1, and gradually increases in the order of setting 2, setting 3, setting 4, setting 5, and setting 6. That is, the return rate of the medal of setting 6 is the highest. When changing the setting, the power switch 92 is turned on with the key for changing the setting inserted into the keyhole and rotated. As a result, the current setting is displayed on the setting display unit 29, which is a 7-segment LED display device mounted on the main control board 60. That is, the game control microcomputer 61 causes the setting display unit 29 to display the current setting based on the detection signal from the setting key detection sensor 18a when the power is turned on. In this state, press the reset / setting button 19. Each time the reset / setting button 19 is pressed, the game control microcomputer 61 switches the display of the setting display unit 29 in the order of "1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 ...". Then, the start lever 8 is operated while the desired set value is displayed on the setting display unit 29. As a result, the game control microcomputer 61 saves the set value displayed on the setting display unit 29 as a new set value in the RAM 64. Then, return the key for changing the setting to the angle at which it can be inserted and removed, and remove it from the keyhole. As a result, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the process related to the setting change.

In this embodiment, the reset / setting button 19 is also used to restore the slot machine 1 from the error state. That is, in the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 61 performs recovery control from the error state based on the detection signal from the reset / setting detection sensor 19a in the error state.

Further, the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R, which are the drive sources of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, are connected to the main control board 60 via a drive board (not shown). Specifically, the left reel motor 55L which is the drive source of the left reel 6L, the middle reel motor 55C which is the drive source of the middle reel 6C, and the right reel motor 55R which is the drive source of the right reel 6R are connected. There is. The rotating shafts of the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R are connected to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R at a predetermined gear ratio. The reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R are stepping motors. Therefore, each time a one-pulse drive signal is input to the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R rotate at a constant angle. The game control microcomputer 61 manages the rotation angles of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R by counting the number of pulses output to the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R from the detection of the reel reference position (detection of the reel index). It is possible.

Further, reel position detection sensors 56La, 56Ca, 56Ra for detecting the positions of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are connected to the main control board 60. Specifically, the left reel position detection sensor 56La for detecting the position of the left reel 6L, the middle reel position detection sensor 56Ca for detecting the position of the middle reel 6C, and the right for detecting the position of the right reel 6R. The reel position detection sensor 56Ra is connected. The reel position detection sensors 56La, 56Ca, 56Ra are photosensors having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and detect a reel index indicating that the reels 6L, 6C, 6R have rotated once.

A hopper motor 51, which is a drive source for the hopper, is connected to the main control board 60. The hopper is a device for paying out medals to the player, and is provided inside the cabinet 2. The medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 51 are detected by the payout medal detection sensor 52a provided in the hopper. Therefore, based on the detection signal from the payout medal detection sensor 52a, the game control microcomputer 61 can recognize whether or not the payout of a predetermined number of medals has been completed.

Further, in addition to the setting display unit 29 described above, various lamps (display units) are connected to the main control board 60. Specifically, the credit display unit 21, the payout number display unit 22, the re-game display lamp 23, the insertable display lamp 24, the bet number display lamp 25, the game start display lamp 26, the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R (left). The stop notification lamp 30L, the middle stop notification lamp 30C, and the right stop notification lamp 30R) are connected. That is, the light emission control of these lamps (display units) is executed by the game control microcomputer 61. Since these lamps (display units) have already been described, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

Further, the main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub control board 70. The connection between the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 60 to the sub control board 70. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70.

As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control board 70 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 71 that controls the effect of the slot machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 71 includes a ROM 73 that stores a program for controlling the effect and data of various tables as the game progresses, a RAM 74 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 72 that executes a program stored in the ROM 73. , An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 79 for inputting / outputting data and signals is included.

An RTC (Real Time Clock) 99 is mounted on the sub-control board 70. The RTC99 measures the current date and time (date and time) (date and time measuring means). The RTC 99 operates by the electric power supplied to the slot machine 1 from the island power supply device (not shown), and when the electric power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the RTC 99 is a backup power source included in the power supply board 90. It operates by the electric power supplied from the circuit 91. Therefore, the RTC99 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the slot machine 1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub control board 70. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

In the hall, a plurality of slot machines 1 are arranged side by side to form one game island. Each slot machine 1 belonging to the same game island is electrically connected to a common island power supply device. Therefore, when the power of the island power supply device is turned on with the individual power switch 92 of each slot machine 1 in the game island turned "ON", all the slot machines 1 in the game island can be started all at once. it can.

An image control board 80 is connected to the sub control board 70. The effect control microcomputer 71 of the sub control board 70 causes the CPU 82 of the image control board 80 to control the image display device 42 based on the command received from the main control board 60.

The image control board 80 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling image display and the like, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and It is provided with an I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 89 for the purpose. The ROM 83 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 42, specifically, image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, and background images.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 71 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 41 based on the command received from the main control board 60. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 41 is stored in the ROM 73 of the sub-control board 70. The speaker 41 may be connected to the image control board 80, and the CPU 82 of the image control board 80 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 83 of the image control board 80.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 71 controls the lighting of the effect lamp 40, the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R, and the like via a sub drive board (not shown) based on the command received from the main control board 60. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 71 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. The data stored in the ROM 73 of the sub-control board 70 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect button detection sensor 46a is connected to the sub control board 70. The effect button detection sensor 46a detects that the effect button 46 has been pressed. When the effect button 46 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection sensor 46a to the sub control board 70.

Note that FIGS. 5 and 6 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are provided. Except for the main control board 60, any of a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 5 or 6 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 5 or 6 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. 3. Explanation of "role" In this slot machine 1, when a prize of "role" is established, a privilege corresponding to the "role" is given to the player. The winning of the "combination" is established when the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated winning line (valid line) matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "combination". FIG. 7 is a table showing combinations of symbols and benefits for each "role". As shown in FIG. 7, the "roles" are roughly classified into three types: bonus, small role, and replaying role.

Bonuses include BB1 (big bonus 1) and BB2 (big bonus 2). The combination of symbols corresponding to BB1 is "Red Seven-Red Seven-Red Seven" (the symbol of the left reel 6L-the symbol of the middle reel 6C-the symbol of the right reel 6R, and the same applies hereinafter). The combination of symbols corresponding to BB2 is "Blue Seven-Blue Seven-Blue Seven". When BB1 or BB2 is won, the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state (one of the bonus gaming states). That is, BB1 and BB2 are roles that trigger a transition to the BB gaming state. In the BB game state, the winning probability of the small winning combination 3 (common bell), which will be described later, is greatly increased as compared with the other game states (see FIG. 8). Therefore, it is possible to frequently win a prize in the common bell, which makes it possible to obtain a certain amount of medals. In this embodiment, the BB game state ends when more than 310 medals are paid out.

Small roles include small role 1 (cherry), small role 2 (watermelon), small role 3 (common bell), and small role 4-9 (push order bell). The combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 1 (cherry) is "cherry-ANY-ANY". "ANY" means that any symbol can be used. That is, as for the combination of the symbols corresponding to the small winning combination 1 (cherry), if the symbol of the left reel 6L is a cherry, the symbol of the middle reel 6C and the symbol of the right reel 6R may be any of the symbols. If you win the small role 1 (cherry), two medals will be paid out. If the cherry symbol is stopped on the upper row of the left reel 6L, it means that the prize is won on the upper line L2 and the right-down line L4, and the cherry symbol is stopped on the lower row of the left reel 6L. If it is, it means that the prize is won in two lines, the lower line L3 and the upward-sloping line L5. Therefore, in these cases, four medals will be paid out.

The combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 2 (watermelon) is "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon". If you win the small role 2 (watermelon), 14 medals will be paid out. In addition, the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 3 (common bell) is "bell-bell-bell". The common bell is a role in which pull-in control is performed so that a combination of "bell-bell-bell" symbols is displayed on any of the winning lines L1 to L5 regardless of the pressing order. If you win the common bell, 9 medals will be paid out. In addition, the common bell is also called a bell in any order.

On the other hand, the small winning combination 4 to 9 (pushing order bell) is a combination in which the stop order of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is related to the establishment of the winning. The small winning combination 4 is a combination that may win when the left reel 6L is stopped for the first time, and the small winning combination 5 is a combination that may win when the middle reel 6C is stopped for the first time. Yes, the small winning combination 6 is a winning combination that may be won when the right reel 6R is stopped for the first time. The combination of symbols corresponding to the small roles 4 to 6 is "bell-bell-bell". Further, the small winning combination 7 is a combination that may win when the left reel 6L is stopped for the first time, and the small winning combination 8 may win a prize when the middle reel 6C is stopped for the first time. It is a combination, and the small combination 9 is a combination that may win when the right reel 6R is stopped for the first time. The combination of symbols corresponding to the small roles 7 to 9 is "bell-watermelon-bell".

In this embodiment, as shown in the internal winning combination determination table of FIG. 8, the small winning combination 4, the small winning combination 8, and the small winning combination 9 are won at the same time. In addition, the small winning combination 5, the small winning combination 7, and the small winning combination 9 are to be elected at the same time. In addition, the small win 6, the small win 7, and the small win 8 are to be elected at the same time. Winning multiple roles at the same time is called simultaneous winning or duplicate winning. On the other hand, winning only one role is called single winning.

In this way, since the small winning combination 4, the small winning combination 8, and the small winning combination 9 are winning roles at the same time, in the game (unit game) in which these winning roles are won, the player can stop the left reel 6L first. For example, the winning of the small winning combination 4 can be established. In this case, "Bell-Bell-Bell" is stopped and displayed on the valid line, and nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the player first stops the middle reel 6C and the right reel 6R, the winning of the small winning combination 8 or the small winning combination 9 is established. In this case, "Bell-Watermelon-Bell" is stopped and displayed on the valid line, and one medal is paid out. In this way, if the correct answer is given in the three-choice push order, nine payouts can be obtained, while if the push order is incorrect, one payout cannot be obtained, which is called a "push order bell".

If the small winning combination 5, the small winning combination 7 and the small winning combination 9 are won at the same time, if the middle reel 6C is stopped first, "bell-bell-bell" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Nine medals will be paid out, and if the left reel 6L or the right reel 6R is stopped first, "Bell-watermelon-bell" will be stopped and displayed on the effective line, and one medal will be paid out. Will be. If the small winning combination 6, the small winning combination 7 and the small winning combination 8 are won at the same time, if the right reel 6R is stopped first, "bell-bell-bell" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Nine medals will be paid out, and if the left reel 6L or the middle reel 6C is stopped first, "Bell-watermelon-bell" will be stopped and displayed on the valid line, and one medal will be paid out. Will be reeled.

In this embodiment, the "pushing order bell" is a three-choice pushing order combination, but a six-choice pushing order combination may be used. That is, when the stop order of the reel to be stopped first and the reel to be stopped second matches the predetermined correct answer pressing order, the nine-card combination "bell-bell-bell" is on the effective line. If the stop display is displayed and does not match the correct answer pressing order, the "bell-watermelon-bell", which is a single reel, may be stopped and displayed on the effective line.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the replay combination includes a common replay (replay combination 1) and a push order replay (replay combination 2 to 10). The combination of symbols corresponding to the common replay is "replay-replay-replay". The common replay is a role in which pull-in control is performed so that a combination of "replay-replay-replay" symbols is displayed on any of the winning lines L1 to L5 regardless of the pressing order. If you win a common replay, you will be given a replay as a privilege. That is, the number of bets for starting the next game is automatically set. The number of bets automatically set (that is, the number of medals automatically bet) is the same as the number of bets in the game in which the replaying combination is won. Common replays are also called replays in any order.

On the other hand, the push order replay is a role in which the stop order of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is related to the establishment of the winning. There are three types of push order replays. Push order replay 1 (replay combination 2-4), push order replay 2 (replay combination 5-7), and push order replay 3 (replay combination 8-10).

In the push order replay 1, a replay combination 2 that may win when the left reel 6L is stopped for the first time, and a replay combination 3 that may win when the middle reel 6C is stopped for the first time. , There is a replaying combination 4 that may win when the right reel 6R is stopped for the first time. The combination of symbols corresponding to the replay roles 2 to 4 is "replay-replay-replay". If you win the push order replay 1, you will be given a replay as a privilege.

Further, in the push order replay 2, the replay combination 5 which may win when the left reel 6L is stopped for the first time, and the replay combination 5 which may win when the middle reel 6C is stopped for the first time. 6. There is a replay role 7 that may win when the right reel 6R is stopped for the first time. The combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combinations 5 to 7 is "replay-replay-blank". When the push order replay 2 is won, a re-game is given as a privilege, and the game state is shifted to the RT2 game state described later. Therefore, the push order replay 2 is also referred to as an RT2 transition replay. Further, while the push order replay 1 is called a normal replay, the push order replay 2 is also called a special replay 1 (promotion replay) (see FIG. 8). In addition, "RT" in "RT2 game state" and the like means a replay time (Play Time). As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, there are RT1 to RT4 as RTs, and RTs (RT1 to RT3) excluding RT4 corresponding to the BB gaming state have a higher replay probability than non-RTs.

Further, in the push order replay 3, the replay combination 8 which may win when the left reel 6L is stopped for the first time, and the replay combination 8 which may win when the middle reel 6C is stopped for the first time. 9. There is a replaying combination 10 that may win when the right reel 6R is stopped for the first time. The combination of symbols corresponding to the replays 8 to 10 is "replay-watermelon-replay". When the push order replay 3 is won, a re-game is given as a privilege, and the game state is shifted to the RT1 game state described later. Therefore, the push order replay 2 is also referred to as an RT1 transition replay. Further, while the push order replay 1 is called a normal replay, the push order replay 3 is also called a special replay 2 (fall replay) (see FIG. 8).

In this embodiment, as shown in the internal winning combination determination table of FIG. 8, the replay combination 5 (special replay 1 in the left 1st push order), the replay combination 3 (normal replay in the middle 1st push order), and the replay The winning combination 4 (normal replay with the right 1st push order) is to be won at the same time. In addition, the re-game combination 6 (special replay 1 in the middle 1st push order), the re-game combination 2 (normal replay in the left 1st push order), and the re-game combination 4 (normal replay in the right 1st push order) are You will be elected at the same time. In addition, the re-game combination 7 (special replay 1 with the push order on the right 1st), the re-game combination 2 (normal replay with the push order on the left 1st), and the re-game combination 3 (normal replay with the push order on the middle 1st) are You will be elected at the same time.

In this way, the special replay 1 in a certain push order and the normal replay in another push order are winning at the same time. Therefore, in the game (unit game) in which these roles are won, if the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are stopped in the push order in which the player wins the special replay 1, "replay-replay-blank" is on the effective line. The game is stopped and displayed, the game is replayed, and the game state shifts to the RT2 game state. On the other hand, if the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are stopped in the push order in which the normal replay is won, the "replay-replay-replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line, and only the replay is given. In this way, even if you win the special replay 1 (RT2 transition replay), you will not win the special replay 1 unless you operate the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R in the order of pressing the correct answer, and you will win the normal replay. It has become like. The special replay 1 is a combination that can be won only in the RT1 gaming state (see FIG. 8).

In this embodiment, the replay combination 8 (special replay 2 with the push order on the left 1st), the replay combination 3 (normal replay with the middle 1st push order), and the replay combination 4 (normal replay with the push order on the right 1st). Is to be elected at the same time. In addition, the re-game combination 9 (special replay 2 with a middle 1st push order), the re-game combination 2 (normal replay with a push order of 1st left), and the re-game combination 4 (normal replay with a push order of 1st right) are You will be elected at the same time. In addition, the re-game combination 10 (special replay 2 with the push order on the right 1st), the re-game combination 2 (normal replay with the push order on the left 1st), and the re-game combination 3 (normal replay with the push order on the middle 1st) are You will be elected at the same time.

In this way, the special replay 2 in a certain push order and the normal replay in another push order are winning at the same time. Therefore, in the game (unit game) in which these roles are won, if the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are stopped in the push order in which the player wins the special replay 2, "replay-watermelon-replay" is on the effective line. The game is stopped and displayed, the game is replayed, and the game state shifts to the RT1 game state. On the other hand, if the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are stopped in the push order in which the normal replay is won, the "replay-replay-replay" is stopped and displayed on the effective line, and only the replay is given. In this way, even if you win the special replay 2 (RT1 transition replay), you will not win the special replay 2 unless you operate the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R in the order of pressing the correct answer, and you will win the normal replay. It has become like. The special replay 2 is a role that can be won only in the RT2 game state (see FIG. 8).

By the way, in this embodiment, the "push order replay" is a three-choice push order role, but a six-choice push order role may be used. That is, when the stop order of the reel to be stopped first and the reel to be stopped second matches the push order of the special replay, the special replay 1 (RT2 transition replay) "replay-replay-blank" or If the special replay 2 (RT1 transition replay) "Replay-Watermelon-Replay" is stopped and displayed on the valid line and does not match the push order of the special replay, the normal replay "Replay-Replay-Replay" is valid. It may be configured to be stopped and displayed on the line. The normal replay is also called a normal replay role, and the special replay is also called a special replay role.

Further, in this embodiment, when the small winning combination 1 (cherry) or the small winning combination 2 (watermelon) is won, so-called omission may occur. Depending on the stop timing of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (operation timing of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R), it may not be possible to pull the cherry symbol or watermelon symbol onto the effective line by pulling control within 4 frames. Is. When an omission occurs, a combination of symbols indicating the omission (missing eye) is displayed in the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R instead of the combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination.

Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The slot machine 1 determines the winning combination (internal winning combination) based on the random number value acquired when the start lever 8 is operated and the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. If you do not win any of the roles, you will be "missed". The winning combination in this embodiment is as shown in the column of the internal winning combination in FIG.

In this embodiment, once the BB (BB1 and BB2) is won, the winning is carried over until the winning is established. Further, in this embodiment, the priority of the pull-in control is highest for the replaying combination, followed by the small winning combination, and then the bonus.

The internal winning combination determination table is determined according to the "setting" and the "game state". In setting 6, the winning probability of BB1 and the winning probability of BB2 are higher than those in setting 1. Although the illustrations of settings 2 to 5 are omitted, the winning probability of the winning combination is set so that the medal return rate (payout rate) gradually increases from setting 1 to setting 6. And.

4. Description of Game State, etc. As shown in FIG. 9, the game state of the slot machine 1 includes a non-RT game state (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “non-RT”), an RT1 game state (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “RT1”), and the game state. There are an RT2 gaming state (hereinafter simply referred to as "RT2"), an RT3 gaming state (hereinafter simply referred to as "RT3"), and an RT4 gaming state (hereinafter simply referred to as "RT4"). The non-RT is a gaming state immediately after the power is turned on, and the replay probability is about 1 / 7.5. RT1 is a gaming state in which the replay probability is slightly higher than that of non-RT (replay probability is about 1 / 7.3). RT2 is a gaming state in which the replay probability is extremely higher than that of RT1 (replay probability is about 1/2).

RT1 shifts to the case where the correct push order of the push order bell is wrong in non-RT or RT2 (in the case of so-called "bell spill"), and when the RT1 transition replay (special replay 2) is won in RT2. Further, RT2 shifts to RT2 when the RT2 transition replay (special replay 1) is won in RT1.

RT3 is a gaming state that shifts when a BB (BB1 or BB2), that is, a bonus is won in non-RT, RT1, or RT2. RT4 is a gaming state that shifts when a BB, that is, a bonus is won. That is, RT3 is a gaming state after winning the bonus and before winning, a so-called internal RT, and RT4 is a gaming state during the bonus, in other words, a BB gaming state. In this embodiment, when the bonus (BB) ends in RT4, the game returns to the game state before the bonus was won. In addition, it may be configured to return to non-RT whenever the bonus ends.

In RT3, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probability of the common replay (replaying combination 1) is higher than that of other gaming states. Therefore, the player can play without reducing the number of medals he has until he wins the BB prize.

Further, in RT4, as shown in FIG. 8, in most games, the small role 3 (common bell) is won. In addition, small role 1 (cherry) and small role 2 (watermelon) may also be won. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the winning combination other than the small winning combination 3 (common bell), the small winning combination 1 (cherry), and the small winning combination 2 (watermelon) in the BB game state is set to zero. The BB game state ends with the payout of more than 310 medals.

Next, the game characteristics of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the game period of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a period from winning the bonus (BB) to the end of the bonus, and other periods. The state in the former period includes a bonus winning state (also referred to as a bonus winning stage) and a bonus state (also referred to as a bonus stage). The bonus winning state is the state after the bonus winning and before the bonus winning, and is controlled by RT3 as described above. The bonus state is the state after the bonus is won and before the end of the bonus, and is controlled by RT4 as described above.

The period other than the period from winning the bonus to the end is roughly divided into three states. There are a normal state (also referred to as a normal stage), a CZ state (also referred to as a CZ stage), and an ART state (also referred to as an ART stage). In the normal state, the game is mainly aimed at shifting to the CZ state (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "CZ") or winning the BB. In CZ, the game is mainly aimed at the transition to the ART state (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "ART"). Note that CZ means a chance zone, and ART means an assist play time.

The CZ state is a state in which the transition to the ART state is easier than in the normal state. The ART state is a state in which the push order navigation is activated, and the push order navigation is a function of notifying the player of a stop order advantageous for the push order combination. The stop order that is advantageous to the player is the correct push order if it is a "push order bell", and if it is a "push order replay", it shifts to a game state that is advantageous to the player, or a game that is advantageous to the player. It is a push order to maintain the state. As described above, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called ART machine that can be controlled to the ART state.

In this embodiment, when in the ART state, the replay probability is controlled to RT2, which is relatively high (see FIGS. 9 and 10). Therefore, while being controlled to the ART state, winning the re-game combination and winning the push order bell (three-choice bell) in the correct push order frequently occur. Therefore, the player can increase the number of medals he has. The longer the period controlled in the ART state, that is, the larger the number of games controlled in the ART state, the more game media (medals) can be acquired. As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a game property in which a certain amount of game media (medals) can be acquired during the ART state or the above-mentioned BB game state. The net increase in the number of cards per game in the ART state may be appropriately set.

The transition lottery to the ART state (ART lottery) is performed in the CZ (chance zone). In the normal state, the CZ shifts to the case where the CZ transition lottery is won. The normal state is not in the CZ or ART state, and the lottery is not won. During the normal state and CZ, it is controlled to either non-RT, RT1, or RT2 (see FIGS. 9 and 10). In this embodiment, the normal state does not shift to the ART state without passing through the CZ, but the normal state may shift to the ART state without passing through the CZ (so-called direct hit of ART). There may be a configuration.

In the normal state, the CZ transition lottery is performed when the cherry is won. In this embodiment, the cherry winning probabilities in non-RT, RT1, and RT2 are set to about 1/50 (see FIG. 8). Then, it is assumed that the CZ winning probability in the CZ transition lottery is set to about 1/3. That is, in this embodiment, the CZ winning probability in the normal state is set to about 1/150.

Here, in this embodiment, there are three types of CZ. CZ1, CZ2, CZ3. Each CZ has a different ART winning probability (see FIGS. 10 and 11 (A)). CZ1 has the highest probability of winning ART among the three types. CZ3 has the lowest probability of winning ART among the three types. CZ2 has a lower ART winning probability than CZ1 and has a higher ART winning probability than CZ3. In other words, the ART winning probability in CZ1 (first probability)> the ART winning probability in CZ2 (second probability)> the ART winning probability in CZ3 (third probability). The ART winning probability in each CZ can be set as appropriate. Based on such ART winning probability, CZ1 is also called CZ light, CZ2 is also called CZ middle, and CZ3 is also called CZ max.

Specifically, the ART winning probabilities in each CZ are as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C. During each CZ, the ART lottery is executed with a winning probability determined for each combination. Regardless of the type of CZ, the probability of winning ART when winning "watermelon", "cherry", or "BB" is the same. On the other hand, the probability of winning ART when winning "replay" or "bell" is different for each type of CZ. In CZ1, which has the highest winning probability, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), when a replay or a bell is won, 5% of each wins ART. Further, in CZ2 having a medium winning probability, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), when a replay or a bell is won, the ART is won at 3% each. Further, in CZ3 having the lowest winning probability, as shown in FIG. 12C, even if the replay or the bell is won, the ART lottery is not performed, that is, the ART winning probability is 0%. Even if the lottery result of the winning combination is lost in each CZ, the ART lottery is not performed.

Further, during the period controlled by CZ, CZ1 and CZ2 have 15 games, and CZ3 has 5 games (see FIG. 11A). In other words, CZ3 must aim for ART winning with a smaller number of games than CZ1 and CZ2. From this point as well, the probability of winning the ART of CZ3 is low. The ART lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (A) corresponds to the first lottery standard, the ART lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (B) corresponds to the second lottery standard, and the ART shown in FIG. 12 (C). The lottery table corresponds to the third lottery standard.

The player can select which of the three types of CZ to shift to when the CZ is won. This point will be described later.

Then, depending on the type of CZ, the type of ART to which the transfer destination is won when the ART lottery is won is different. As shown in FIG. 10, when the lottery of ART in CZ1 is won, the process shifts to ART1. Further, if the lottery of ART in CZ2 is won, the process shifts to ART2. If you win the ART lottery in CZ3, you will move to ART3.

ART1 is the ART in which the expected number of game media (medals) to be acquired during ART is the smallest among the three types. ART2 is an ART in which the expected number of medals to be obtained during ART is medium among the three types. ART3 is the ART with the highest expected number of medals obtained during ART among the three types. In other words, the expected value of the acquired amount of the game medium in ART1 (first expected value of acquisition) <the expected value of the acquired amount of the game medium in ART2 (the second expected value of acquisition) <expected value of the acquired amount of the game medium in ART3 It is a value (third expected acquisition value). The expected value of the acquisition amount of the game medium in each ART can be appropriately designed.

Specifically, each ART has a different number of ART initial setting games (see FIG. 11B). The number of initial setting games of ART1 is 20G (games), the number of initial setting games of ART2 is 40G, and the number of initial setting games of ART3 is 80G.

In addition, the number of games per set added by the additional lottery described later is also different in each ART. The number of games per set added in each ART is the same as the number of default games in each ART (see FIG. 11 (B)). As described above, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of ARTs having different expected acquisition numbers, and in each ART, not only the initial setting number of games but also the number of games to be added per set is the same as the initial setting number of games. ing. Therefore, it is possible to make a large difference in the expected number of acquired games for each ART as compared with the configuration in which only the default number of games is changed.

In this embodiment, the distribution rate of the number of sets given at the first hit of the ART is the same regardless of the type of ART (see FIGS. 11B and 12D), and is added. The winning probability of the lottery is the same regardless of the type of ART (see FIGS. 11B and 12E). By the way, these values may be changed for each type of ART.

As described above, in this embodiment, CZ1 is the CZ that is most likely to shift to the ART state, but the expected number of sheets to be acquired when shifting to the ART state is the smallest, and CZ3 is the CZ that is the most difficult to shift to the ART state, but is in the ART state. CZ is the CZ with the largest number of expected acquisitions in the case of shifting to, and CZ2 is a CZ positioned in the middle of these. The player can select which of the three types of CZ to shift to when the CZ is won. This makes it possible to play the game with the player's favorite game characteristics. In other words, is it good to have a game with a high probability of winning ART because the amount of benefits (expected number of winnings) can be small, or is it good to have a game with a high probability of winning ART because it can be low? The game can be selected according to the player's taste, improving the game's interest.

The CZ ends when the set number of games is exhausted without winning the ART lottery. In addition, the ART state ends when the set number of games is exhausted and there is no stock of the number of sets.

Note that ART1 to ART3 correspond to the navigation operating state. Further, ART1 corresponds to the first navigation operating state, ART2 corresponds to the second navigation operating state, and ART3 corresponds to the third navigation operating state. Further, CZ1 to CZ3 correspond to the navigation lottery state. Further, CZ1 corresponds to the first navigation lottery state, CZ2 corresponds to the second navigation lottery state, and CZ3 corresponds to the third navigation lottery state.

5. Operation of the Game Control Microcomputer 61 Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 40. The counter, timer, flag, and the like appearing in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 61 are provided in the RAM 64. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 61 provided on the main control board 60 reads and executes the program of the main control side main process (FIG. 18) described later from the ROM 63, and also executes the program. The timer interrupt process shown in (1) is executed every predetermined time (every 1.49 ms in this embodiment).

[Timer interrupt process] As shown in FIG. 13, in the timer interrupt process, first, the register is saved (S101). Then, the input port read process (S102) is executed. In the input port reading process, signals are read from various sensors (for example, start detection sensor 8a and the like, see FIG. 5) connected to the main control board 60. Next, a timer update process (S103) for updating the value of the timer provided in the RAM 64 is executed. The timer update process will be described later.

Subsequently, the reel control process (S104) is executed. In the reel control process, drive control of each reel motor 55L, 55C, 55R is performed. As a result, the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started, the rotation is accelerated to a predetermined speed, the rotation speed is maintained at a constant speed, and the rotation is stopped. Next, the LED display process (S105) is performed. In the LED display processing, lighting / extinguishing of various display units and lamps (for example, stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R, etc., see FIG. 5) connected to the main control board 60 is controlled.

After that, the command transmission process (S106) is performed. In the command transmission process, various commands stored in a predetermined storage area (command buffer) in the main control side main process (FIG. 18) are transmitted to the sub control board 70. Next, the port output process (S107) is performed. In the port output process, various signals are output from the output port. Specifically, for example, the drive control signal of the hopper motor 51 is output (that is, the hopper is driven). Then, the register is restored (S108), and the timer interrupt processing is completed.

[Timer update process] As shown in FIG. 14, in the timer update process (S103), first, the CZ selection timer process (S201), which is a process related to the CZ selection timer, is performed. Then, a process (S202) for updating a timer other than the CZ selection timer is performed, and this process is completed. Examples of the timer updated in step S202 include a timer for measuring the minimum time required for one game (minimum one game time, 4.1 seconds in this embodiment) (see step S2002 in FIG. 30). is there.

[CZ selection timer processing] As shown in FIG. 15, in the CZ selection timer processing (S201), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the CZ selection timer is larger than "0" (S301). The CZ selection timer is a timer for measuring the timing of switching the CZ selection screens (see FIGS. 49B to 49D) described later, and is set in step S802 or the like in FIG. 21.

If it is not larger than "0" in step S301, this process is immediately terminated. However, if it is larger than "0", the value of the CZ selection timer is subtracted by 1 (S302), and the value of the CZ selection timer is "0". It is determined whether or not it has become (S303). If it is not "0", this process ends, but if it is "0", it is the switching timing of the CZ selection screen. Therefore, the value of the CZ flag indicating the state related to CZ is "2". It is determined whether or not it is (S304). The correspondence between the value of the CZ flag and the state related to CZ is as shown in FIG. 16 (A). The details of the CZ flag will be described later.

If the value of the CZ flag in the determination in step S304 is the value "2" corresponding to the CZ1 selection display (display in FIG. 49 (B)) (YES in S304), the value of the CZ flag is displayed in the CZ2 selection display (FIG. Set the value "3" corresponding to (display of 49 (C)) to (S305), and proceed to step S310. Further, if the value of the CZ flag is not "2" (NO in S304), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the CZ flag is "3" (S306), and if it is "3" (S306). In YES), set the value of the CZ flag to the value "4" corresponding to the CZ3 selection display (display of FIG. 49 (D)) (S307), and proceed to step S310. If the value of the CZ flag is not "3" (NO in S306), then it is determined whether or not the value of the CZ flag is "4" (S308), and if it is "4" (S308). Yes), set the value of the CZ flag to "2" (S309), and proceed to step S310. If the determination result in step S308 is NO, this process ends.

In step S310, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set in the CZ selection timer. This is to measure the switching timing of the next CZ selection screen. Then, a CZ selection screen switching command for switching to the CZ selection screen corresponding to the current CZ flag value is set (S311), and this process is completed. The effect control microcomputer 71 switches each image of FIGS. 49 (B) to 49 (D) based on the information of the CZ flag indicated by the received CZ selection screen switching command.

Here, some flags used for processing by the game control microcomputer 61 will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. The CZ flag shown in FIG. 16A is a flag indicating a state related to CZ. The game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the CZ flag to "0" during non-CZ (that is, when neither CZ nor CZ is won), and sets the value of the CZ flag to "1" when CZ is won. To do. Further, during the CZ1 selection display (the image shown in FIG. 49 (B) is being displayed), the value of the CZ flag is set to "2" and the CZ2 selection is being displayed (the image shown in FIG. 49 (C) is being displayed). Sets the value of the CZ flag to "3", and sets the value of the CZ flag to "4" during CZ3 selection display (displaying the image shown in FIG. 49 (D)). Then, when controlling to CZ1, the value of the CZ flag is set to "5", when controlling to CZ2, the value of the CZ flag is set to "6", and when controlling to CZ3, the value is set to "6". Set the value of the CZ flag to "7". The initial value of the CZ flag is "0".

The game state flag shown in FIG. 16B is a flag indicating the game state. The game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the game state flag to "0" in the non-RT game state, sets the value of the game state flag to "1" in the RT1 game state, and sets the value of the game state flag to "1" in the RT2 game state. The value of the state flag is set to "2", the value of the game state flag is set to "3" in the RT3 game state (internal RT), and the value of the game state flag is set in the RT4 game state (BB game state). Is set to "4". The initial value of the game state flag is "0".

The ART flag shown in FIG. 17A is a flag indicating a state related to ART. The game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the ART flag to "0" during non-ART (that is, when neither ART nor ART is won), and sets the value of the ART flag to "1" when the ART is won. Then, when it is notified that the ART has been won but the transition to the ART has not yet been performed (that is, during the preparation for the transition after the notification of the winning of the ART), the value of the ART flag is set to "2". Then, when controlling to ART1, the value of the ART flag is set to "3", when controlling to ART2, the value of the ART flag is set to "4", and when controlling to ART3, the value is set to "4". Set the value of the ART flag to "5". The initial value of the ART flag is "0".

The ART type flag shown in FIG. 17B is a flag indicating the type of ART to be migrated. When the game control microcomputer 61 is scheduled to shift to ART1 (that is, when ART is won in CZ1), the value of the ART type flag is set to "1", and when it is scheduled to shift to ART2 (that is, CZ2). When the ART type flag is won in (1), the value of the ART type flag is set to "2", and when the transition to ART3 is planned (that is, when the ART is won in CZ3), the value of the ART type flag is set to "2". Set to "3".

[Main processing on the main control side] As shown in FIG. 18, in the main processing on the main control side, first, the power-on processing (S501) described later is performed. Next, the game start preparation process (S502) is performed. In the game start preparation process, a part of the storage area of the RAM 64 is initialized. Specifically, for example, the winning flag and the winning flag described later are cleared.

Subsequently, a bet start process (S503) relating to a medal bet and an operation of the start lever 8 is performed, and a winning combination determination process (S504) relating to a lottery of "combines" is performed. After that, the reel rotation start processing (S505) relating to the start of rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is performed.

Next, the reel rotation stop process (S506) relating to the stop of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is performed, and the winning determination process (S507) relating to the winning determination of the winning combination is performed. Then, the payout process (S508) related to the payout of medals is performed. After that, the game state transition process (S509) regarding the transition of the game state, the CZ end process (S510) regarding the end of the CZ, the ART end process (S511) regarding the end of the ART state, and the BB process regarding the start and end of the BB game state. Perform (S512). After that, the processes from steps S502 to S512 are repeatedly executed.

[Power-on processing] As shown in FIG. 19, in the power-on processing (S501), first, it is determined whether or not the backup is normal (S601). Specifically, the checksum is calculated, and it is determined whether the checksum value matches the checksum value calculated at the time of power failure. If the values of both checksums match, it is determined that the backup is normal, and if the values of both checksums are different, it is determined that the backup is not normal. If the backup is normal in step S601, the backed up setting value is set as the setting value of the slot machine 1 (one of the settings 1 to 6) (S602), and the process proceeds to step S603. As a result, the set value before the power failure is maintained. On the other hand, if the backup is not normal (NO in S601), step S602 is not performed and the process proceeds to step S603.

In step S603, it is determined whether or not the setting key detection sensor 18a (see FIG. 5) is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the key for changing the setting is inserted into the keyhole (not shown) provided inside the housing 4 and rotated by a predetermined angle. If the setting key detection sensor 18a is ON, the setting value change process (S604) is performed. In the set value change process, the set value displayed on the setting display unit 29 is updated based on the detection signal of the reset / setting detection sensor 19a, and is displayed on the setting display unit 29 based on the detection signal of the start detection sensor 8a. The set value is stored in the RAM 64 as a new set value. Following the set value change process (S604), the game control microcomputer 61 waits for the setting key detection sensor 18a to be turned off (S605), and when the setting key detection sensor 18a is turned off (YES in S605), this Finish the process.

If the setting key detection sensor 18a is not ON in step S603, it is subsequently determined whether or not the backup is normal (S606). If the backup is normal, the restoration process (S607) is performed to end this process. In the recovery process, the state of the slot machine 1 is returned to the state before the power failure based on the backup data stored in the RAM 64. On the other hand, if the backup is not normal (NO in S606), error processing (S608) at power-on is performed, and then infinite loop processing is performed. In the power-on error processing, processing such as setting display data for displaying an error display indicating that the backup is not normal on the payout number display unit 22 is performed.

[Bet start process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the bet start process (S503), first, it is determined whether or not the automatic bet flag is ON (S701). The automatic bet flag is a flag indicating that the winning of the re-gaming combination is established and the privilege of the re-gaming is given. If the automatic bet flag is ON (YES in S701), automatic bet processing (S702) is performed. In the automatic bet processing, the bet number is set without accompanying a bet operation (bet number setting operation) such as inserting a new medal or pressing a bet button (MAX bet button 11 or 1 bet button 12). The number of bets is set to the same number as the previous game in which the replay role was won. That is, if three medals were bet in the previous game, the number of bets is set to three. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a medal insertion command indicating that the medal insertion and the bet number have been set in a predetermined storage area (S703), and turns off the automatic bet flag (S704). Then, waiting for the operation of the start lever 8 (S705), when the start lever 8 is operated (YES in S705), that is, when the start detection sensor 8a is turned on, the CZ selection process (S713) described later is performed. After finishing the process, the process proceeds to the winning combination determination process (S504) shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if the automatic bet flag is not ON in step S701, betting acceptance is permitted (S706). As a result, a betting operation by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 10 and a betting operation by pressing the MAX bet button 11 and the 1-bet button 12 become possible. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the number of medals bet (the number of medals set as the number of bets) is the number of medals that can start the game (3 in this embodiment) (S707). ).

If the number is not the number that can start the game (NO in S707), then whether or not a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 10 or a bet button (MAX bet button 11 or 1 bet button 12) is pressed is performed. Is determined (S708). If a medal has been inserted or the bet button has been operated (YES in S708), the insertion / bet process (S709) is performed. In the insertion / bet processing (S709), the bet number setting is updated or the credit value is updated according to the insertion of medals, that is, according to the detection signal of the insertion medal detection sensor 10a. Further, in the insertion / bet processing (S709), the bet number setting is updated or the credit value is updated according to the operation of the bet button, that is, according to the detection signals of the MAX bet detection sensor 11a and the 1-bet detection sensor 12a. To update. Then, a medal insertion command indicating that the medal insertion and the number of bets have been set is set in the predetermined storage area (S710), and the process proceeds to step S707. Further, even if the medal is not inserted or the bet button is not operated in step S708, the process proceeds to step S707.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S707 that the number of medals bet is the number of medals that can start the game, then whether or not the start lever 8 has been operated, that is, whether or not the start detection sensor 8a is ON. Is determined (S711). If the start lever 8 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S708. On the other hand, if the start lever 8 is operated, the acceptance of bets is prohibited (S712). Then, the CZ selection process (S713) described later is performed to complete this process, and the process proceeds to the winning combination determination process (S504) shown in FIG.

[CZ selection process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the CZ selection process (S713), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the CZ flag is "1" (S801). The CZ flag is set to "1" in the game that won the CZ lottery (see step S1006 in FIG. 23). That is, in step S801 of FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the game is the next game that has won the CZ lottery. If the determination result in step S801 is YES, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set in the CZ selection timer (S802), and a CZ selection start command is set (S803). The CZ selection start command is a command for displaying the CZ selection screen (see FIG. 49 (B)). Then, the value of the CZ flag is set to "2" (S804), and this process ends. When the value of the CZ flag is "2", an image indicating that CZ1 is selected according to the lever operation for starting the next game (an image showing the selection icon G1 of CZ1 in the foreground). 49 (B)) is displayed on the display screen 42a.

When the determination result in step S801 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the CZ flag is "2" (S805). If this determination result is YES, it means that the next game of the game displaying the CZ selection screen is started, and the player has selected CZ1 (the start lever is displayed during the display of the screen shown in FIG. 49B). It means that the start operation was performed according to 8.). Therefore, the value of the CZ flag is set to the value "5" corresponding to CZ1 (S806), and the value of the CZ counter for counting the number of CZ games is set to "15" (S807). Proceed to S814.

If the determination result in step S805 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the CZ flag is "3" (S808). If this determination result is YES, it means that the next game of the game displaying the CZ selection screen is started, and the player has selected CZ2 (the start lever is displayed during the display of the screen shown in FIG. 49 (C)). It means that the start operation was performed according to 8.). Therefore, the value of the CZ flag is set to the value "6" corresponding to CZ2 (S809), the value of the CZ counter is set to "15" (S810), and the process proceeds to step S814.

If the determination result in step S808 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the CZ flag is "4" (S811). If this determination result is YES, it means that the next game of the game displaying the CZ selection screen is started, and the player has selected CZ3 (the start lever is displayed during the display of the screen shown in FIG. 49 (D)). It means that the start operation was performed according to 8.). Therefore, the value of the CZ flag is set to the value "7" corresponding to CZ3 (S812), the value of the CZ counter is set to "5" (S813), and the process proceeds to step S814. If the determination result of S811 is NO, the game does not determine the type of CZ, and the process is immediately terminated.

In step S814, the value of the CZ selection timer is cleared to "0". Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the CZ determination command (S815), and ends this process. The CZ determination command is a command for notifying the effect control microcomputer 71 of the selected CZ type. That is, the CZ determination command includes information on which of "5" to "7" the value of the CZ flag is. By such a CZ selection process (S713), as shown in FIG. 46, the CZ selection screen is displayed by the start operation of the next game of the game that won the CZ (the game for which the CZ winning notification was made), and the CZ selection screen is displayed. The type of CZ is determined (the CZ determination display is made) by the start operation of the game next to the game displaying.

[Winning combination determination process] As shown in FIG. 22, the winning combination determination process (S504) first performs a random number acquisition process (S901). In the random number acquisition process, the random numbers generated by the random number generator 68 are extracted by a sampling circuit (not shown), and one extracted random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area (random number value buffer). Next, an internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 8) according to the set value and the gaming state is set (S902). Then, based on the random number value acquired in step S901 and the internal winning combination determination table set in step S902, it is determined whether or not any combination has been won (S903).

If any of the winning roles is won (YES in S903), the winning flag corresponding to the winning winning combination (internal winning combination) is turned on (S904). Then, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is BB (BB1 or BB2) (S905), and if the winning combination is BB, the carry-over combination flag according to the type of bonus (that is, the carry-over combination flag of BB1). Alternatively, the carry-over combination flag of BB2) is turned ON (S906), and the process proceeds to step S907. If the winning combination in step S905 is not BB, the process proceeds to step S907 without performing step S906. In step S907, the CZ lottery process described later is performed. Following step S907, the game control microcomputer 61 performs an ART lottery process (S908), which will be described later. Then, the process proceeds to step S909. If no combination is won in step S903, the process proceeds to step S909 without performing the processes of steps S904 to S908.

In step S909, a combination determination result command including information on the result of the lottery of the combination (information on the winning combination and information that no combination has been won) and information on the result of the CZ lottery or the ART lottery is specified. Set in the storage area of. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a lottery process (S910) for adding the number of ART sets and a stop lamp lighting process (S911), which will be described later, and finishes this process.

[CZ lottery process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the CZ lottery process (S907), first, whether the current game state is either non-RT, RT1, or RT2, that is, the value of the game state flag is 0. It is determined whether it is either 1 or 2 (S1001). If the determination result is NO, the present process is terminated, but if YES, it is subsequently determined whether or not both the CZ flag value and the ART flag value are “0” (S1002). That is, it is determined whether or not the CZ or ART is in a non-winning state, not in CZ or ART.

If this determination result is NO, the main process is terminated, but if YES, it is subsequently determined whether or not the cherry has been won, that is, whether or not the cherry winning flag is ON (S1003). If the cherry is not won, this process is completed, but if the cherry is won, a CZ rush lottery (CZ transition lottery) is performed (S1004). Specifically, the CZ rush lottery is performed by acquiring a random number for the CZ rush lottery and determining the random number value. The winning probability of the CZ rush lottery is set to 1/3 in this embodiment.

If the lottery result of the CZ rush lottery is winning (YES in S1005), the value of the CZ flag indicating the state related to CZ is set to the value "1" indicating CZ winning (S1006), and this process is completed. .. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the CZ rush lottery is lost, this process is completed without executing step S1006.

[ART lottery process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the ART lottery process (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the ART flag is "1" (S1101). That is, it is determined whether or not the ART has been won. If the value of the ART flag is not "1", the process proceeds to step S1102. In step S1102, it is determined whether the value of the CZ flag is any of "5" to "7". That is, it is determined whether or not it is in CZ. If the determination result in step S1102 is NO, this process is immediately terminated.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1102 is YES, the ART lottery is performed based on the lottery criteria according to the type of CZ (CZ1 to CZ3) (S1103). The lottery criteria according to the type of CZ are as shown in the tables of FIGS. 12A to 12C. As shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, in the present embodiment, CZ1 is the easiest to win the ART lottery among CZ1 to CZ3, and CZ3 is the most difficult to win the ART lottery.

If you lose the ART lottery (NO in S1104), this process will end immediately. On the other hand, if the ART lottery is won (YES in S1104), the number of ART sets is drawn (S1105). The lottery for the number of ART sets is performed according to the table shown in FIG. 12 (D). That is, in this embodiment, one set is selected at a rate of 40%, two sets are selected at a rate of 30%, three sets are selected at a rate of 20%, and four sets are selected at a rate of 10%. The distribution rate of the number of sets at the time of the first hit of ART does not change regardless of the type of CZ.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the number of sets determined by the lottery in step S1105 in the set number counter (S1106). Then, the value of the ART type flag is set according to the current type of CZ (S1107). Specifically, for example, when ART is won in CZ1, the value of the ART type flag is set to "1" (see FIG. 17B).

Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the ART flag to the value "1" corresponding to the winning (S1108), and issues an ART confirmation command for notifying the effect control microcomputer 71 that the ART has been won. Set (S1109). Then, the ART winning notification timing lottery process (S1110) described later is performed to complete this process. The ART winning notification timing lottery process (S1110) is a process for determining the timing for notifying the winning of the ART.

If the determination result in step S1101 is YES, that is, if the ART has been won, the ART winning notification process (S1111) described later is performed to end this process. The ART winning notification process is a process for notifying the winning of the ART at the notification timing determined in step S1110.

[ART Winning Notification Timing Lottery Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the ART winning notification timing lottery process (S1110), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the CZ counter is "5" or less (S1201). Then, if the determination result is NO, the timing of the winning notification of ART is drawn based on the first timing lottery table shown in FIG. 26 (A) (S1202), and if the determination result is YES, FIG. 26 Based on the second timing lottery table shown in (B), the timing of ART winning notification is drawn by lottery (S1203). That is, in this embodiment, the lottery is performed at different tables depending on whether the number of remaining games of CZ is 6 games or more or 5 games or less.

In the first timing lottery table shown in FIG. 26 (A), when there are 6 or more games remaining in the CZ, that is, the ART is won from the 1st game to the 10th game in the CZ (CZ1 or CZ2) of all 15 games. It is a lottery standard when it is done. In this table, the distribution rate of "immediate notification" that notifies that the ART was won in the game that won the ART is 20%, and the "first" that notifies in any of the 11th to 15th games in the CZ. The distribution rate of "extended notification" is 40%, and the distribution rate of "revival notification" to be notified in the next game after the end of CZ is 20%. When "deferred notification" is selected, the notification timing is the 11th game of CZ (5 remaining games), the 12th game of CZ (4 remaining games), and the 13th game of CZ (remaining games). Whether the number is 3), the 14th game of CZ (the number of remaining games is 2), or the 15th game of CZ (the number of remaining games is 1, that is, the final game of CZ) is determined by the distribution rate of 8% each. It has become.

On the other hand, in the second timing lottery table shown in FIG. 26 (B), when the number of remaining games of CZ is 5 games or less, that is, 15 games from the 11th game in CZ (CZ1 or CZ2) of all 15 games. This is a lottery standard when the ART is won from the first game to the fifth game in the CZ (CZ3) of all five games. In this table, the "immediate notification" distribution rate is 60%, the "revival notification" distribution rate is 40%, and "procrastination notification" is not selected. The notification timing of the immediate notification corresponds to the first notification timing, the notification timing of the procrastination notification corresponds to the second notification timing, and the notification timing of the resurrection notification corresponds to the third notification timing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the ART is won between the first game and the tenth game in CZ1 and CZ2, "procrastination notification" is selected, so that the winning notification of ART is 11 in CZ. It may be postponed to any of the games from the game to the 15th game. On the other hand, if the ART is won between the 11th and 15th games in CZ1 and CZ2, the ART winning is notified in the game that won the ART unless "Resurrection notification" is selected ("Immediately". "Notification" is selected). Therefore, when CZ1 or CZ2 is selected, the timing of ART winning notification is concentrated in the final stage of CZ (11th to 15th games) (see FIG. 47). Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel that the expectation of winning the ART is increasing toward the end of the CZ, and it is possible to improve the interest of the CZ. In this embodiment, even if the CZ ends, the ART winning may be notified by the resurrection notification. This also improves the interest of CZ.

Returning to FIG. 25, after the processing of step S1202 or step S1203, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the determined notification timing is “immediate notification” (S1204). In the case of "immediate notification", an ART winning notification command for causing the effect control microcomputer 71 to execute the ART winning notification effect is set (S1205). Then, the value of the ART flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the transition preparation after the winning notification (S1206), and the values of the CZ flag and the CZ counter are cleared to "0" (S1207 and S1208). This process is completed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1204 that the notification is not "immediate notification", a value corresponding to the determined notification timing is set in the notification counter for measuring the notification timing of winning the ART (S1209), and this processing is completed. .. Specifically, in step S1209, for example, when the ART is won in the 10th game in CZ and the "procrastination notification" to be notified in the 13th game is determined, the value of the notification counter is set to "3". That is, the value is set according to the number of games remaining until the ART winning notification. Further, when the ART is won in the 10th game in CZ and the "revival notification" is determined, the value of the notification counter is set to "6".

[ART Winning Notification Process] This processing is a process for notifying the ART winning by measuring the notification timing when "procrastination notification" or "revival notification" is selected as the notification timing of the ART winning. As shown in FIG. 27, in the ART winning notification process (S1111), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification counter is larger than "0" (S1301). If it is not large, this process is immediately terminated, but if it is large, the value of the notification counter is subtracted by 1 (S1302) to determine whether or not the value of the notification counter has become "0" (S1303). If it is not "0", this process ends immediately, but if it is "0", it is a game that notifies the ART winning, so the ART winning notification command is set (S1304). Then, the value of the ART flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the transition preparation after the winning notification (S1305), and the values of the CZ flag and the CZ counter are cleared to "0" (S1306 and S1307). This process is completed.

[Lottery process for adding the number of ART sets] This process is a process for adding the number of sets during ART. As shown in FIG. 28, in the ART set number addition lottery process (S910), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the ART flag is any of "3" to "5" (S1401). That is, it is determined whether or not the user is in the ART state (any of ART1 to ART3). If this determination result is YES, then whether or not any of the winning flag of the watermelon (small winning combination 2), the winning flag of the cherry (small winning combination 1), or the winning flag of the BB is ON, that is, these It is determined whether or not one of the roles of is won (S1402).

Then, if this determination result is YES, a lottery for the number of additional sets is performed (S1403). The lottery for the number of additional sets during ART is performed based on the number of additional sets lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (E). That is, when the watermelon is won, there is a 40% chance that one set will be added, and a 10% chance that two sets will be added. Also, when the cherry is won, there is a 30% chance that one set will be added. Two sets will not be added when the cherry is won. In addition, when the BB is won, one set is added with a probability of 90%, and two sets are added with a probability of 10%. In addition, when BB is won, it will always be added. By the way, this lottery standard can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the lottery for the number of additional sets, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires a random number for determining the number of additional sets (software random number in this embodiment) that takes a value in the range of 0 to 255, and obtains the random number value in FIG. 12 (E). It is assumed that the judgment is made according to the lottery criteria shown in. The range of the value of the random number for determining the number of additional sets is not limited to 0 to 255, and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the method and timing of updating the random number for determining the number of additional sets may be appropriately selected from known ones. Of course, a hardware random number may be used as a random number for determining the number of additional sets.

Following step S1403, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not it is determined to add an additional set in the lottery for the number of additional sets (S1404). If it is decided to add (YES in S1404), the determined number of additional sets is added to the set counter (S1405), and an additional command including the determined number of additional sets is set (S1406). ), Finish this process. If NO is determined in steps S1401, S1402, or S1404, this process ends.

[Stop lamp lighting process] This process notifies the player of the push order that is advantageous to the player regarding the push order during ART, and during the preparation for the transition after the ART winning notification (before the transition after the ART winning notification), the RT2 transition replay is performed. This is a process of notifying the push order of the push order replay in order to establish a prize. As shown in FIG. 29, in the stop lamp lighting process (S911), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the ART flag is any of "3" to "5" (S1501). That is, it is determined whether or not the user is in the ART state (any of ART1 to ART3). If it is not in the ART state, the process proceeds to step S1505. On the other hand, if it is in the ART state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the winning flag of the push order bell (three-choice bell) or the winning flag of the push order replay is ON (S1502).

When the winning flag of the push order bell (3 choice bell) is ON, the winning flag of the small winning combination 4, 8 and 9 is ON, or the winning flag of the small winning combination 5, 7 and 9 is ON or small. It means that the winning flags of the winning combinations 6, 7 and 8 are ON (see FIG. 8). Further, when the winning flag of the push order replay is ON, the winning flags of the replaying combinations 8, 3 and 4 are ON, or the winning flags of the replaying combinations 9, 2 and 4 are ON, or the replaying combination 10, It means that a few winning flags are ON (see FIG. 8).

If the determination result in step S1502 is NO, the process proceeds to step S1505. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1502 is YES, the stop notification lamp lighting process (S1503) is performed. In the stop notification lamp lighting process (S1503), when the push order bell is won, data for lighting the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R corresponding to the correct push order of the push order bell is set. To do. In addition, when the push order replay is won, among the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R, the one corresponding to the push order in which the RT1 transition replay (replay combination 8 to 10) is not won is turned on. Set the data of. This is to prevent the gaming state from shifting to RT1 during ART. In addition, as a result of not playing in the notified push order, it is possible that the game shifts to RT1 during ART. Therefore, if the RT2 transition replay (replaying combination 5 to 7) is won during ART, It may be configured to notify the push order in which the winning of the RT2 transition replay is established.

By executing the LED display process (S105) shown in FIG. 13 based on the data set in step S1503, the push order of the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R (that is, the push order bell) is advantageous to the player. The one corresponding to the correct answer pressing order or the pressing order in which the winning of the RT1 transition replay is not established) lights up (see FIG. 52 (A)). As a result, the player is notified of the advantageous push order. In this way, the push order navigation is a function of notifying the player of an advantageous push order regarding the push order combination by lighting the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R.

Following step S1503, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a push order command for causing the effect control microcomputer 71 to execute a push order notification effect that notifies the player of the push order that is advantageous to the player (S1504). Based on the reception of this push order command, the effect control microcomputer 71 executes the push order notification effect (see FIG. 52). That is, in this embodiment, in addition to lighting the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R, the push order is notified to the player by executing the push order notification effect (push order notification on the display screen 42a). The push order notification function by this push order notification effect is also a push order navigation.

In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the value of the ART flag is "2". That is, it is determined whether or not it is before the transition (that is, in preparation for the transition) after the notification of winning the ART. If the determination result is NO, the present process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if this determination result is YES, then it is determined whether or not the winning flag of the push order replay is ON (S1506). The fact that the winning flag of the push order replay is ON means that the winning flags of the replaying combinations 5, 3 and 4 are ON, or the winning flags of the replaying combinations 6, 2 and 4 are ON, or the replaying combination 7, It means that a few winning flags are ON (see FIG. 8).

If the determination result in step S1506 is NO, this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1506 is YES, the stop notification lamp lighting process (S1507) is performed. In the stop notification lamp lighting process (S1507), data for lighting the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R corresponding to the push order in which the RT2 transition replay (replaying combination 5 to 7) is won is set. To do. This is to shift the game state to RT2.

By executing the LED display process (S105) shown in FIG. 13 based on the data set in step S1507, the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R correspond to the push order in which the RT2 transition replay prize is established. The thing lights up (see FIG. 52 (A)).

Following step S1507, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a push order command (S1508), and ends this process. The push order command set here is a command for causing the effect control microcomputer 71 to execute a push order notification effect for notifying the push order that establishes the winning of the RT2 transition replay.

[Reel rotation start process] The reel rotation start process (S505) is executed following the winning combination determination process (S504) (see FIG. 18). As shown in FIG. 30, in the reel rotation start processing (S505), first, it is determined whether or not the minimum one game time (4.1 seconds) has elapsed (S2001). If it has not passed (NO in S2001), this determination is repeated. If it has passed (YES in S2001), the value of the timer for measuring the minimum one game time is set to the value corresponding to 4.1 seconds (S2002). Then, control data for starting the rotation of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is set (S2003). When the reel control process (S104) shown in FIG. 13 is executed based on the control data set here, the rotation of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is started. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a reel rotation start command indicating that the rotations of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R have been started in a predetermined storage area (S2004), and ends this process.

[Reel rotation stop processing] The reel rotation stop processing (S506) is executed following the reel rotation start processing (S505) (see FIG. 18). As shown in FIG. 31, in the reel rotation stop processing (S506), first, all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are waited to rotate at a predetermined speed (in this embodiment, a speed of 80 rotations in 1 minute) ( S2101). Then, when all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R rotate at a predetermined speed (YES in S2101), it is subsequently determined whether or not the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R have been operated (S2102). The determination in step S2102 is repeated until the determination result is YES. When the determination result in step S2102 becomes YES, the stop control process (S2103) for stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R is subsequently performed. The stop control process (S2103) will be described later.

After that, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped (S2104), and if the determination result is YES, all the stop operation flags are turned off (S2105), and this process is performed. To finish. On the other hand, if the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is not stopped (NO in S2104), the process proceeds to step S2102. The stop operation flag is provided corresponding to each of the left, middle, and right stop operations, and is a flag that is turned on based on the effective operation of each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R.

[Stop Control Process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the stop control process (S2103), first, it is determined whether or not the left stop button 9L has been operated (S2201). That is, it is determined whether or not the left stop detection sensor 9La is ON. If the determination result is YES (YES in S2201), it is determined whether or not the left stop operation flag is ON (S2202), and if it is not ON, the left stop operation flag is turned ON (S2203). Then, the symbol combination stop processing (S2204) of the left reel 6L is performed. In the symbol combination stop processing (S2204) of the left reel 6L, the operation timing of the left stop button 9L (stop timing of the left reel 6L), the winning flag, the carry-over combination flag, the priority of the pull-in control, the operation order of the left stop button 9L, Based on the stop status, stop position, game state, etc. of the other reels (middle reel 6C and right reel 6R), control data for stop control such as symbol pull-in control or kicking control is set. When the reel control process (S104) shown in FIG. 13 is executed based on the control data set here, the left reel 6L is stopped. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a left reel stop command indicating that the left reel 6L has been stopped in a predetermined storage area (S2205), and proceeds to step S2215. Further, when the left stop operation flag is ON in step S2202, since the left reel 6L has already been stopped, the process proceeds to step S2215 without performing the processes of steps S2203 to S2205. In step S2215, the stop lamp extinguishing process for extinguishing the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is performed. The stop lamp extinguishing process (S2215) will be described in detail later.

If it is determined in step S2201 that the left stop button 9L has not been operated, it is subsequently determined whether or not the middle stop button 9C has been operated (S2206). That is, it is determined whether or not the middle stop detection sensor 9Ca is ON. If the determination result is YES (YES in S2206), it is determined whether or not the middle stop operation flag is ON (S2207), and if it is not ON, the middle stop operation flag is turned ON (S2208). Then, the symbol combination stop processing (S2209) of the middle reel 6C is performed. In the symbol combination stop processing (S2209) of the middle reel 6C, the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C (stop timing of the middle reel 6C), the winning flag, the carry-over combination flag, the priority of the pull-in control, the operation order of the middle stop button 9C, Control data for stop control such as symbol pull-in control or kicking control is set based on the stop status, stop position, game state, etc. of the other reels (left reel 6L and right reel 6R). When the reel control process (S104) shown in FIG. 13 is executed based on the control data set here, the middle reel 6C is stopped. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the middle reel stop command indicating that the middle reel 6C has been stopped in a predetermined storage area (S2210), and proceeds to step S2215. If the middle stop operation flag is ON in step S2207, the middle reel 6C has already stopped, so the process proceeds to step S2215 without performing the processes of steps S2208 to S2210.

When it is determined in step S2206 that the middle stop button 9C is not operated, it means that the right stop button 9R is operated (that is, the right stop detection sensor 9Ra is ON). Therefore, in this case, it is determined whether or not the right stop operation flag is ON (S2211), and if it is not ON, the right stop operation flag is turned ON (S2212). Then, the symbol combination stop processing (S2213) of the right reel 6R is performed. In the symbol combination stop processing (S2213) of the right reel 6R, the operation timing of the right stop button 9R (stop timing of the right reel 6R), the winning flag, the carry-over combination flag, the priority of the pull-in control, the operation order of the right stop button 9R, Based on the stop status, stop position, game state, etc. of the other reels (left reel 6L and middle reel 6C), control data for stop control such as symbol pull-in control or kicking control is set. When the reel control process (S104) shown in FIG. 13 is executed based on the control data set here, the right reel 6R is stopped. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a right reel stop command indicating that the right reel 6R has been stopped in a predetermined storage area (S2214), and proceeds to step S2215. Further, when the right stop operation flag is ON in step S2211, since the right reel 6R has already stopped, the process proceeds to step S2215 without performing the processes of steps S2212 to S2214.

[Stop lamp extinguishing process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the stop lamp extinguishing process (S2215), first, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the first stop operation is performed (S2301). The first stop operation is an operation of stopping the first reel when all the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are rotating. The operation of stopping the second reel in a situation where one reel is stopped and the remaining two reels are rotating is called a second stop operation. Further, the operation of stopping the third (last) reel in a situation where two reels are stopped and the remaining one reel is rotating is called a third stop operation.

If it is determined in step S2301 that the first stop operation has been performed, then it is determined whether or not any of the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R is lit (S2302). Then, if any of the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R is lit, the stop notification lamp extinguishing process (S2303) is performed. In the stop notification lamp extinguishing process (S2303), data for extinguishing the lighting stop notification lamp is set. By executing the LED display process (S105) shown in FIG. 13 based on the data set here, the lit stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R are turned off (FIG. 52 (B) or See (E)). The game control microcomputer 61 turns off the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R regardless of whether the first stop operation matches or does not match the notified push order.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2301 that the timing is not the timing when the first stop operation is performed (NO in S2301), or when it is determined in step S2302 that none of the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R is lit. (NO in S2302), this process is completed.

[Winning determination process] The winning determination process (S507) is executed following the reel rotation stop process (S506) (see FIG. 18). As shown in FIG. 34, in the winning determination process (S507), first, the data of the stop symbol (display symbol) in the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R is read out for each effective line L1 to L5 (S2401). Then, it is determined whether or not the combination of the stop symbols on the effective lines L1 to L5 matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "combination" (see FIG. 7) (S2402). If there is a combination of stop symbols on the effective lines L1 to L5 that corresponds to the "role" (YES in S2402), the winning combination of that "role" has been established, and the winning combination (winning combination). ), Turn on the winning flag (S2403).

Then, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the re-game combination has been won (that is, whether or not the re-game combination winning flag is ON) (S2404). If this determination result is YES, the automatic bet flag is turned ON (S2405), and the process proceeds to step S2407. As a result, the automatic bet processing (S702) is executed in the next bet start processing (step S503, see FIG. 20).

On the other hand, if the winning flag of the replaying combination is not ON in step S2404, the winning of any of the roles other than the replaying combination is established (the winning flag of any of the winning combination other than the replaying combination is ON. ) Therefore, the number of payouts according to the winning combination is set in the payout number counter (S2406), and the process proceeds to step S2407. Specifically, for example, when the winning flag of the small winning combination 2 (watermelon) is ON, "14" is set in the payout number counter (see FIG. 7). Since the number of payouts of BB (BB1 or BB2) at the time of winning is "0" (see FIG. 7), the value of the payout number counter remains "0" when the winning flag of BB is ON. Not updated.

If it is determined in step S2402 that there is no combination of stop symbols on the effective lines L1 to L5 according to the "combination", the process immediately proceeds to step S2407. In step S2407, a winning judgment command including information on the result of winning judgment of the winning combination (information on the winning winning combination and information that no winning combination has been established) is set in a predetermined storage area.

[Payout process] The payout process (S508) is executed following the winning determination process (S507) (see FIG. 18). As shown in FIG. 35, in the payout process (S508), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the payout number counter is larger than "0" (S2501). When the value of the payout number counter is larger than "0", it is subsequently determined whether or not the current gaming state is RT4 (BB gaming state). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state flag is the value "4" (see FIG. 16B) corresponding to RT4 (S2502). In the case of RT4, the value of the bonus end number counter is subtracted based on the value of the payout number counter (S2503), and the process proceeds to step S2504. The bonus end number counter is a counter that counts the remaining number of payable sheets in RT4 (BB game state), and is set to "310" at the start of the BB game state as described later. If it is determined in step S2502 that it is not RT4, the process proceeds to step S2504 without performing step S2503.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a credit addition process (S2504) and a medal payout process (S2505). In the credit addition process (S2504), the credit value is added by the value of the payout counter. The addition of the credit value is performed within the range not exceeding "50". If the value of the payout counter is added to the credit value and exceeds "50", the excess medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 38 in the medal payout process (S2505). That is, in the medal payout process (S2505), the drive control signal of the hopper motor 51 is set as needed. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 clears the value of the payout number counter to "0" (S2506), and ends this process. If it is determined in step S2501 that the value of the payout number counter is not larger than "0", this process is immediately terminated without performing the processes of steps S2502 to S2506.

[Game state transition process] The game state transition process (S509) is executed following the payout process (S508) (see FIG. 18). The game state transition process (S509) is a process for realizing the transition of the game state shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 36, in the game state transition process (S509), first, it is determined whether or not the current game state is non-RT, that is, whether or not the value of the game state flag is “0” (S3001). ). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S3004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, it is determined whether or not the display combination (the combination displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5) is the bell spill (the missed stitch of the push order bell, that is, the small combination 7 to 9). (S3002). If the bell is not spilled, the process immediately proceeds to step S3004, but if the bell is spilled, the value of the game status flag is set to the value "1" corresponding to RT1 (S3003), and the process proceeds to step S3004.

In step S3004, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is RT1, that is, whether or not the value of the gaming state flag is “1”. If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S3008. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, it is determined whether or not the display combination is the RT2 transition replay (that is, the replay combination 5 to 7) (S3005). If it is not an RT2 transition replay, the process immediately proceeds to step S3008, but if it is an RT2 transition replay, the ART entry process described later is performed (S3006), and the value of the game state flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to RT2. (S3007), proceed to step S3008. The ART rush process (S3006) is a process of shifting to ART if the transition is being prepared after the notification of winning the ART.

In step S3008, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is RT2, that is, whether or not the value of the gaming state flag is “2”. If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S3011. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, it is determined whether or not the display combination is an RT1 transition replay (that is, replay combination 8 to 10) or a bell spill (small combination 7 to 9) (S3009). If it is not RT1 transition replay or bell spill, the process immediately proceeds to step S3011, but if it is either RT1 transition replay or bell spill, the value of the game status flag is set to the value "1" corresponding to RT1 (S3010). ), Proceed to step S3011.

In step S3011, it is determined whether or not the winning flag of the BB is ON, that is, whether or not the game has won the BB. If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S3019. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, the value of the game state flag is set in the state save flag (S3012). This is to memorize the game state at the time of winning the BB. Then, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "3" corresponding to RT3 (S3013), and the process proceeds to step S3014.

In step S3014, it is determined whether or not the value of the ART flag is any of "1" to "5". That is, it is determined whether or not the BB is won between the winning of the ART and the end of the ART. If the determination result is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S3019. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, the value of the ART flag is set in the ART save flag (S3015). This is to memorize the state related to ART at the time of winning the BB. Then, the value of the ART flag, the value of the CZ flag, and the value of the CZ counter are cleared to "0" (steps S3016, S3017, S3018), and the process proceeds to step S3019.

In step S3019, a game state specification command including information on the current game state is set in a predetermined storage area. By this command, the effect control microcomputer 71 recognizes the current gaming state.

[ART rush process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the ART rush process (S3006), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the ART flag is "2". That is, it is determined whether or not it is in the state after the ART winning notification and before the transition. If the determination result is NO, the present process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, the processes for shifting to ART (steps S3102 to S3112) are performed.

That is, if the value of the ART type flag is "1" (YES in S3102), the value of the ART flag is set to the value "3" corresponding to ART1 (S3103), and the number of remaining games of ART is measured. Set the value of the ART counter in (S3104) to "20", and proceed to step S3111. If the value of the ART type flag is "2" (YES in S3105), the value of the ART flag is set to the value "4" corresponding to ART2 (S3106), and the value of the ART counter is set to "40". Set (S3107) and proceed to step S3111. If the value of the ART type flag is "3" (YES in S3108), the value of the ART flag is set to the value "5" corresponding to ART3 (S3109), and the value of the ART counter is set to "80". Set (S3110) and proceed to step S3111. If the determination result in step S3108 is NO, this process ends.

In step S3111, the value of the set number counter is subtracted by 1. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an ART start command for notifying the effect control microcomputer 71 of the start of ART in a predetermined storage area (S3112), and ends this process.

[CZ end process] The CZ end process (S510) is executed following the game state transition process (S509) (see FIG. 18). As shown in FIG. 38, in the CZ end processing (S510), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the CZ counter is larger than "0" (S3201). If this determination result is NO, this process is immediately terminated, but if the determination result is YES, the value of the CZ counter is subtracted by 1 (S3202), and it is determined whether or not the value of the CZ counter has become "0". (S3203). If the determination result is NO, the main process is immediately terminated. However, if the determination result is YES, the CZ flag is cleared to "0" to terminate the CZ (S3204), and the termination of the CZ is produced. A CZ end command for notifying the control microcomputer 71 is set in a predetermined storage area (S3205), and this process is completed.

[ART end processing] The ART end processing (S511) is executed following the CZ end processing (S510) (see FIG. 18). As shown in FIG. 39, in the ART termination process (S511), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the ART flag is any of "3" to "5" (S3301). That is, it is determined whether or not ART is in progress. This process ends immediately if it is not during ART. On the other hand, during ART, the value of the ART counter is subtracted by 1 (S3302), and it is determined whether or not the value of the ART counter has become "0" (S3303).

If the determination result is NO, the present process is immediately terminated, but if the determination result is YES, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the set number counter is larger than "0" (S3304). If the value of the set counter is greater than "0" (YES in S3304), there is a stock of ART sets (because there are ART sets left), so the ART counter depends on the current ART type. Set the value of (S3305) to end this process.

Specifically, if it is ART1, the value of the ART counter is set to 20, if it is ART2, the value of the ART counter is set to 40, and if it is ART3, the value of the ART counter is set to 80. As described above, in this embodiment, the number of initial setting games defined for each type of ART and the number of games per set to be added are the same. Therefore, the longer the ART continues (the larger the number of ART sets), the greater the difference in the number of game media that can be acquired between different ARTs.

In step S3304, if the value of the set number counter is not larger than "0", there is no stock of ART sets, so the value of the ART flag is cleared to "0" in order to end ART (S3306). Set the ART end command in the predetermined storage area (S3307), and end this process. The ART end command is a command for notifying the effect control microcomputer 71 of the end of ART.

[BB processing] The BB processing (S512) is executed following the ART termination processing (S511) (see FIG. 18). As shown in FIG. 40, in the BB process (S512), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state flag is the value "4" corresponding to RT4 (BB game state) (S3401). If the determination result is NO, that is, if the bonus is not in progress, then it is determined whether or not the winning flag of BB (BB1 or BB2) is ON (S3402). That is, it is determined whether or not the BB prize has been established. If the BB prize is not established (NO in S3402), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the BB prize is established (YES in S3402), the value of the bonus end number counter is set to "310" (S3403).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the game state flag to the value "4" corresponding to RT4 (BB game state) (S3404). Then, the carry-over combination flag of the BB (BB1 or BB2) is turned off (S3405), and the BB start command indicating the start of transition to the BB gaming state is set in the predetermined storage area (S3406) to end this process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S3401 that it is RT4 (BB game state) (YES in S3401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than "0". (S3407). If the value of the bonus end number counter is "0" or more (NO in S3407), the total number of payouts in the BB game state has not yet exceeded 310, so in order to continue the BB game state, this is immediately booked. Finish the process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S3407 that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than "0" (YES in S3407), the total number of payouts in the BB game state exceeds 310, so the BB game state. Is completed, and the value of the state save flag (the value saved in step S3012) is set in the game state flag in order to return the game state to the state before the BB winning (S3408).

Following step S3408, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the ART save flag (value saved in step S3015) is any of "3" to "5" (S3409). If this determination result is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S3411, but if YES, the BB was won during ART, so the value of the ART evacuation flag is set to the ART flag in order to return to the ART before the BB winning. (S3410), proceed to step S3411.

In step S3411, it is determined whether or not the value of the ART save flag (value saved in step S3015) is either "1" or "2". If this determination result is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S3413, but if YES, the BB was won after the ART was won and before the transition. Therefore, the ART flag is set to be in the state of preparing for the ART transition after the BB is completed. Is set to "2" (S3412), and the process proceeds to step S3413.

Then, in step S3413, the BB end command including the information on the end of the BB game state and the game state after the end of the BB game state is set in a predetermined storage area, and this process is completed.

6. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 71 [Sub-control side main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 45. The counters, flags, statuses, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 71 are provided in the RAM 74. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 71 provided on the sub-control board 70 reads out and executes the sub-control side main processing program shown in FIG. 41 from the ROM 73.

As shown in the figure, in the main processing on the sub control side, first, the power-on processing (S4001) is performed. In the power-on processing, an error check of the stored contents of the RAM 74, an initial setting of the RAM 74, and the like are performed. Next, the received command analysis process (S4002) described later is performed. The received command analysis process is a process of setting an effect to be executed according to various commands received from the main control board 60. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs the effect button processing (S4003). In the effect button processing, the signal from the effect button detection sensor 46a is read to determine whether or not the effect button 46 has been operated. Then, based on the signal from the effect button detection sensor 46a, the effect to be executed is set.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs voice control processing (S4005). In the voice control process, based on the effect settings in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003) (the effect data set in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003)). The sound corresponding to the effect setting is output from the speaker 41. Next, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs the lamp control process (S4006). In the lamp control process, the effect lamp 40 and the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R are lit in a light emitting mode corresponding to the effect setting based on the effect setting in the reception command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003). Turn it on or off.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs image control processing (S4007). In the image control process, based on the effect settings in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003) (the effect data set in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003)). A command related to image control is output to the image control board 80 in order to display the effect image corresponding to the effect setting on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42. Upon receiving this command, the CPU 82 of the image control board 80 causes the image display device 42 to display the effect image indicated by the command. By executing the processes of steps S4005 to S4007, the sound from the speaker 41, the light emission of the lamps (the effect lamp 40 and the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R), the display of the effect image by the image display device 42, and the like are generated. The combined game production is executed. After that, the effect control microcomputer 71 repeatedly executes the processes from steps S4002 to S4007.

Note that all or part of the received command analysis processing (S4002), effect button processing (S4003), voice control processing (S4005), lamp control processing (S4006), and image control processing (S4007) is on the sub control side. It may be configured to be performed as a timer interrupt process for the sub-control side main process instead of being performed as a loop process in the main process.

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the received command analysis process (S4002), first, it is determined whether or not a combination determination result command has been received (S4401). If the combination determination result command is received (YES in S4401), the combination determination result command reception processing (S4402) is performed to end this processing.

[Processing at the time of receiving the combination determination result command] As shown in FIG. 44, in the combination determination result command reception processing (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 71 first acquires the effect random number (S4501). In this embodiment, the production random number is a hardware random number and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The effect random number may be a software random number (that is, a random number whose value is updated by the random number update process by the effect control microcomputer 71). In this case, known methods and timings for updating the random number value can be appropriately used. Further, the range of the value of the random number for production does not have to be 0 to 65535, and can be changed as appropriate.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 71 selects the effect content determination table based on the information of the internal winning combination indicated in the combination determination result command and the information of the result of the CZ rush lottery or the ART lottery (S4502). ). Then, the effect control microcomputer 71 determines the effect random number acquired in step S4501 based on the effect content determination table selected in step S4502 (S4503). In this way, the effect to be executed is determined. Then, the effect information (information of the “effect No.” attached to each effect) indicating the effect determined by the process of step S4503 is stored in a predetermined storage area (effect information buffer) of the RAM 74 (S4504).

Here, in the present embodiment, when the cherry is won in the normal state (see FIG. 10), the CZ winning notification effect for notifying the result of the CZ rush lottery is executed. The CZ winning notification effect includes a CZ winning notification effect that is executed when the CZ rush lottery is won, and a CZ winning notification effect that is executed when the CZ rush lottery is lost. Specifically, the CZ winning notification effect is an effect in which a mini character (character with an apple motif) catches a balloon, as shown in FIGS. 48 (A) to 48 (D). On the other hand, the CZ defeat notification effect is an effect in which the mini character tries to catch the balloon but cannot catch it, as shown in FIGS. 48 (A) to 48 (C) and (E).

More specifically, in the CZ winning notification effect, a mini character is first made to appear at the start operation (see FIG. 48 (A)), a balloon is made to appear at the first stop operation (see FIG. 48 (B)), and the second is At the time of the stop operation, the mini character tries to catch the balloon (see FIG. 48 (C)), and at the third stop, the mini character catches the balloon and displays the character image of "CZ get!" (Fig. 48 (D)). reference). On the other hand, the CZ defeat notification effect is the same as the CZ winning notification effect from the start operation to the second stop operation (see FIGS. 48A to 48C), but the mini character cries during the third stop operation. The image and the character image of "Sorry" are displayed (see FIG. 48 (E)).

Returning to FIG. 44, the description of the combination determination result command reception processing (S4402) will be continued. Following step S4504, the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not the effect information stored in step S4504 is the effect information of the CZ winning notification effect (CZ winning notification effect or CZ winning notification effect) (S4505). If the determination result is YES, the effect data (start operation effect data) of the effect at the start operation (start operation effect) in the CZ winning notification effect is set (S4506), and the process proceeds to step S4508. When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed after step S4506 is executed, the effect image (introduction image of the CZ winning notification effect) shown in FIG. 48 (A) is displayed on the display screen 42a. To.

On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S4505, another process (S4507) is performed and the process proceeds to step S4508. In the other processing (S4507), the effect data of the effect other than the CZ winning notification effect is set according to the effect information stored in step S4504.

In step S4508, the effect control microcomputer 71 sets the value of the rotating reel number counter indicating the number of rotating reels to “3”. Then, the combination determination result command reception processing (S4402) is completed.

Returning to the description of the received command analysis process (S4002) shown in FIG. 42. In the received command analysis process (S4002), if the combination determination result command is not received (NO in S4401), it is determined whether or not the push order command is received (S4403). When the push order command is received (YES in S4403), the push order notification effect that notifies the player of the push order advantageous to the player about the push order combination (push order bell or push order replay) indicated by the push order command. Set the production data of (S4404) and finish this process.

After step S4404 is executed, the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed, so that the effect image of the push order notification effect (assist effect) is displayed on the display screen 42a. The push order notification effect shown in FIG. 52 (A) is when the small winning combinations 5, 7 and 9 are won in duplicate, or when the replaying combinations 6, 2 and 4 are won in duplicate before the transition after the notification of ART winning in RT1 (RT2 transition). It is a push order notification effect executed at the time of winning the replay), and is an effect of notifying that the middle reel 6C is stopped first. As shown in FIG. 52 (A), in the push order notification effect of this embodiment, an effect image in which the number "1" is designed is displayed in the area on the display screen 42a corresponding to the reel to be stopped first, and first. An effect image in which a rhombus is designed is displayed in the area on the display screen 42a corresponding to the reels other than the reels to be stopped.

Then, when the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are operated in the order of pressing the correct answer, the effect image of the area on the display screen 42a corresponding to the operated stop button is hidden (FIG. 52 (A). )-(D)). On the other hand, if the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are not operated in the order of pressing the correct answer, the character image of "MISS!" Is displayed until all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are stopped. It is displayed on the screen 42a (see FIG. 52 (E)). The push order notification effect may be, together with the display of the effect image, or instead of displaying the effect image, the correct answer press order may be notified by voice. In this case, after step S4404 is executed, the voice control process (S4005) shown in FIG. 41 is executed, so that voices such as "left", "middle", or "right" are output from the speaker 41. The Rukoto.

Returning to the description of the received command analysis process (S4002) shown in FIG. 42. In the reception command analysis process (S4002), if the push order command is not received (NO in S4403), it is determined whether or not the reel rotation start command has been received (S4405). If the reel rotation start command has been received (YES in S4405), the reel rotation start command reception processing (S4406) is performed to end this processing. In the processing at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command (S4404), for example, the effect data of the effect executed with the start of rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is set.

If the reel rotation start command has not been received (NO in S4405), it is determined whether or not the reel stop command (left reel stop command, middle reel stop command, or right reel stop command) has been received (S4407). .. If the reel stop command has been received (YES in S4407), the reel stop command reception processing (S4408) is performed to end this processing.

[Processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command] As shown in FIG. 45, in the processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command (S4408), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of rotating reels counter is "3" (S4701). If the value of the rotating reel number counter is "3", it is the timing when the first stop operation is performed, so that the effect data for the first stop operation corresponding to the effect information stored in step S4504 (first stop operation). Set the production data) (S4702) and proceed to step S4706.

The effect for the first stop operation is an effect executed between the first stop operation and the second stop operation. When the effect information of the CZ winning notification effect is set in step S4504 and step S4702 is executed, the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed, so that the display screen 42a shows FIG. 48 (B). The effect image (image in which balloons appear) shown in is displayed.

In step S4706, the value of the rotating reel number counter is subtracted by 1. Then, the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not the push order notification effect is being executed (S4707). If the push order notification effect is being executed (YES in S4707), the effect data of the push order notification effect is updated according to whether the stop operation this time is the first stop operation to the third stop operation. (S4708), this process is completed. On the other hand, if the push order notification effect is not being executed (NO in S4707), this process ends without performing the process in step S4708.

If the stop operation this time is the first stop operation in step S4708, the production data of the push order notification effect is updated according to whether or not the stop operation is in the correct push order (notified push order). .. Specifically, if the correct answer pressing order is followed, for example, the effect data for displaying the effect image at the time of the correct answer shown in FIG. 52 (B) is set. On the other hand, if the correct answer is not in the order of pressing, the effect data for displaying the effect image at the time of error shown in FIG. 52 (E) is set. As a result, the display screen 42a is controlled to the screen shown in FIG. 52 (B) or (E).

Further, in step S4708, when the current stop operation is the second stop operation and the first stop operation is in the correct pressing order, for example, the effect data for displaying the effect image shown in FIG. 52 (C). To set. As a result, the display screen 42a is controlled by the screen shown in FIG. 52 (C). On the other hand, if the first stop operation is not in the correct push order, the production data of the push order notification effect is not updated at the timing when the second stop operation is performed. That is, in this case, the effect image shown in FIG. 52 (E) is continuously displayed.

Further, in step S4708, when the current stop operation is the third stop operation and the first stop operation is in the correct pressing order, for example, the effect data for displaying the effect image shown in FIG. 52 (D). To set. As a result, the display screen 42a is controlled by the screen shown in FIG. 52 (D). On the other hand, if the first stop operation is not in the correct push order, the production data of the push order notification effect is not updated at the timing when the third stop operation is performed. That is, in this case, the effect image shown in FIG. 52 (E) is continuously displayed.

As described above, in this embodiment, while the push order navigation is operating, not only the push order is shown to the player by lighting the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R, but also the push order notification on the image display device 42. The direction is also shown to the player by the production. Therefore, it is possible to clearly show the player an advantageous push order (correct answer push order of the push order bell, etc.) for the push order combination. In the ART state, not only the push order bell and the push order replay, but also all or part of the winning of other roles (cherry, watermelon, bonus, etc.) may be notified to the player. In this case, the notification of winning of the other combination may be performed on either the main control board 60 side or the sub control board 70 side, or both may be performed.

In step S4701 of the reel stop command reception processing (S4408) shown in FIG. 45, if the value of the rotating reel number counter is not "3", then whether or not the value of the rotating reel number counter is "2". Is determined (S4703). If the value of the rotating reel number counter is "2", it means that the second stop operation has been performed. Therefore, the effect data for the second stop operation (second stop operation) corresponding to the effect information stored in step S4504. Set the production data) (S4704) and proceed to step S4706. The effect for the second stop operation is an effect executed between the second stop operation and the third stop operation. When the effect information of the CZ winning notification effect is set in step S4504 and step S4704 is executed, the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed, so that the display screen 42a shows FIG. 48 (C). The production image shown in (the image of the mini character trying to catch the balloon) will be displayed.

If the value of the rotating reel number counter is not "2" in step S4703, the value of the rotating reel number counter is "1", which is the timing when the third stop operation is performed. Therefore, the effect stored in step S4504. The effect data for the third stop operation effect (third stop operation effect data) corresponding to the information is set (S4705), and the process proceeds to step S4706. The effect for the third stop operation is an effect executed from the third stop operation to the operation of the start lever 8 for starting the next game. When the effect information of the CZ winning notification effect is set in step S4504 and step S4705 is executed, the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed, so that the display screen 42a shows FIG. 48 (D). The production image shown in (the image in which the mini character catches the balloon, the character image of "CZ get!", When notifying the winning), or the production image shown in FIG. 48 (E) (the mini character cries without catching the balloon). The image, the character image of "Sorry", and the case of notifying the loss) will be displayed. As described above, in this embodiment, when the cherry is won in the normal state (see FIG. 10), the CZ winning notification effect is executed.

Returning to the description of the received command analysis process (S4002) shown in FIG. 42. In the reception command analysis process (S4002), if the reel stop command has not been received (NO in S4407), it is determined whether or not the medal insertion command has been received (S4409). If a medal insertion command has been received (YES in S4409), the medal insertion command reception processing (S4410) is performed to end this processing. In the medal insertion command reception processing (S4410), for example, the effect data of the effect executed in association with the bet number setting operation is set.

If the medal insertion command has not been received (NO in S4409), it is determined whether or not the BB start command has been received (S4413). If the BB start command has been received (YES in S4413), the BB start command reception processing (S4414) is performed to end this processing. In the BB start command reception processing (S4414), processing for setting the effect during the BB game state and the like are performed.

If the BB start command has not been received (NO in S4413), it is determined whether or not the BB end command has been received (S4415). If the BB end command has been received (YES in S4415), the BB end command reception process (S4416) is performed to end this process. In the BB end command reception processing (S4416), processing for setting the effect immediately after the end of the BB game state is performed. In principle, the production immediately after the end of the BB game state is a production according to the state at the time of winning the BB. In addition, when the ART transition preparation is being prepared after the end of the BB game state (when the value of the ART flag is set to "2"), in step S4416, an effect indicating that the ART transition preparation is being prepared is displayed. Is set.

If the BB end command has not been received (NO in S4415), it is determined whether or not the CZ selection start command has been received, as shown in FIG. 43 (S4417). If the CZ selection start command is received (YES in S4417), the CZ selection start command reception processing (S4418) is performed to end this processing. In the CZ selection start command reception processing (S4418), the effect data for starting the display of the CZ selection screen is set. Specifically, among the three types of CZ selection screens shown in FIGS. 49 (B) to 49 (D), effect data for displaying a screen (FIG. 49 (B)) showing CZ1 as a selection target is set. When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed after the execution of this process, the screen shown in FIG. 49 (B) is displayed on the display screen 42a. In this embodiment, since the CZ winning notification effect is executed in the game immediately before the game displaying the screen shown in FIG. 49 (B) (see FIG. 46), the screen shown in FIG. 49 (A) is displayed. The screen can be switched to the screen shown in FIG. 49 (B).

If the CZ selection start command has not been received in step S4417 of FIG. 43 (NO in S4417), it is determined whether or not the CZ selection screen switching command has been received (S4419). If the CZ selection screen switching command is received (YES in S4419), the CZ selection screen switching command reception processing (S4420) is performed to end this processing. In the CZ selection screen switching command reception processing (S4420), the CZ selection screen corresponding to the CZ flag information (any of "2" to "4" shown in FIG. 16A) included in the CZ selection screen switching command. Set the production data to display.

Specifically, if the value of the CZ flag indicated by the CZ selection screen switching command is the value "3" corresponding to the CZ2 selection display, the screen showing CZ2 as the selection target (the screen shown in FIG. 49C, CZ2). Set the effect data for displaying the selection icon G2). If the value of the CZ flag indicated by the CZ selection screen switching command is the value "4" corresponding to the CZ3 selection display, the screen showing CZ3 as the selection target (the screen shown in FIG. 49 (D), the selection icon G3 of CZ3). Set the effect data to display the screen). If the value of the CZ flag indicated by the CZ selection screen switching command is the value "2" corresponding to the CZ1 selection display, the screen showing CZ1 as the selection target (the screen shown in FIG. 49B, the selection icon G1 of CZ1). Set the effect data to display the screen). By executing the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 after executing this process, the screen corresponding to the effect data in FIGS. 49 (B) to 49 (D) is displayed on the display screen 42a. .. In this embodiment, in the game following the game in which the CZ winning is notified, the screens shown in FIGS. 49 (B) to 49 (D) are switched every 2 seconds in this way.

On the CZ selection screen, the character image of "Select" is displayed in the center, and the character image of "Determine by lever operation of the next game" is displayed at the bottom. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the type of CZ is determined by the start operation of the next game. Further, on each selection icon G1 to G3, the winning expectation degree and the ball output expectation degree (expected degree of the number of acquired sheets) for each type of CZ are indicated by the number of stars. This makes it possible for the player to recognize the difference between the CZs.

If the CZ selection screen switching command has not been received in step S4419 of FIG. 43 (NO in S4419), it is determined whether or not the CZ determination command has been received (S4421). If the CZ determination command is received (YES in S4421), the CZ determination command reception processing (S4422) is performed to end this processing.

In the CZ determination command reception processing (S4422), effect data for performing CZ determination display or the like for displaying the determined CZ type is set. For example, when the player selects CZ1 (when the start operation is performed while the screen shown in FIG. 49B is displayed), the selection icon G1 of CZ1 shown in FIG. 50E is displayed on the display screen 42a. Set the effect data for performing the CZ determination display shown in large size. When the player selects CZ2 (when the start operation is performed while the screen shown in FIG. 49 (C) is being displayed), the CZ determination display (not displayed) in which the selection icon G2 of CZ2 is largely displayed on the display screen 42a. When the effect data for performing (shown) is set and the player selects CZ3 (when the start operation is performed while the screen shown in FIG. 49 (D) is displayed), the CZ3 selection icon G3 is displayed. The effect data for performing the CZ determination display (not shown) shown largely on the screen 42a is set. When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed after the execution of this process, the CZ determination display corresponding to the determined CZ type is displayed on the display screen 42a. Then, after displaying this CZ determination display for several seconds, the CZ middle screen shown in FIG. 50 (F) is displayed on the display screen 42a.

On the CZ middle screen, the character image G6 of the main character of the slot machine 1 motif is displayed. More specifically, an image (a character image G6 of the main character and an effect image G7 showing the power being charged) showing how the character of the main character charges the power is displayed. This is the same regardless of the type of CZ. The display content (character, background image, etc.) may be changed for each type of CZ. In other words, the effect mode (effect mode) may be set differently for each type of CZ. With this configuration, it is possible to show the player what kind of CZ it is in an easy-to-understand manner.

If the CZ determination command has not been received in step S4421 of FIG. 43 (NO in S4421), it is determined whether or not the CZ end command has been received (S4423). If the CZ end command is received (YES in S4423), the CZ end command reception processing (S4424) is performed to end this processing. In the CZ end command reception processing (S4424), the CZ middle screen (see FIG. 50 (F)) is returned to the effect content before the CZ with a so-called blackout (that is, the background image in the normal state before the CZ (FIG. 51 (FIG. 51)). B) Set the effect data for displaying) etc.). When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed after the execution of this process, the display screen 42a is once blacked out (controlled to a single black color), and the background image in the normal state before CZ (FIG. 51 (FIG. 51). B) See) etc. are displayed.

If the CZ end command has not been received in step S4423 of FIG. 43 (NO in S4423), it is determined whether or not the ART winning notification command has been received (S4425). If the ART winning notification command has been received (YES in S4425), the ART winning notification command reception processing (S4426) is performed to end this processing. In the ART winning notification command reception processing (S4426), the effect data for performing the ART winning notification effect is set. When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed after the execution of this process, the image shown in FIG. 50 (G) (an image in which the enemy character attacks the attack of the main character, that is, the main character) is displayed on the display screen 42a. An image that means that the character has defeated the enemy character) is displayed. As a result, the player is notified of the ART winning. When "Resurrection notification" is selected as the notification timing of ART winning, the display screen 42a is once blacked out in the next game after the end of CZ, and then the ART winning notification shown in FIG. 50 (G) is displayed. Perform the production.

If the ART winning notification command has not been received in step S4425 of FIG. 43 (NO in S4425), it is determined whether or not the ART start command has been received (S4427). If the ART start command is received (YES in S4427), the ART start command reception processing (S4428) is performed to end this processing. In the processing at the time of receiving the ART start command (S4428), the effect data of the effect in the ART state is set.

When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed after the execution of this process, for example, the effect image shown in FIG. 51 (A) is displayed on the display screen 42a. Specifically, in the present embodiment, during the ART state, a background image of the universe and an image showing the number of remaining games in the ART state are displayed. This is the same regardless of which ART state of ART1 to ART3 is controlled. Note that different images (for example, a background image or a character image) may be displayed on the display screen 42a depending on the type of ART state. In other words, the effect mode (effect mode) may be set differently for each type of ART state.

If the ART start command is not received in step S4427 of FIG. 43 (NO in S4427), it is determined whether or not the ART end command has been received (S4429). If the ART end command is received (YES in S4429), the ART end command reception processing (S4430) is performed to end this processing. In the processing at the time of receiving the ART end command (S4430), the effect data of the effect in the normal state (see FIG. 10) is set.

When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed after the execution of this process, the effect image shown in FIG. 51 (B) is displayed on the display screen 42a, for example. Specifically, in this embodiment, a daytime background image is displayed during the normal state.

If the ART end command has not been received in step S4429 of FIG. 43 (NO in S4429), it is determined whether or not the additional command has been received (S4431). If the additional command is received (YES in S4431), the processing at the time of receiving the additional command (S4432) is performed to end this processing. In the processing at the time of receiving the additional command (S4432), the effect data of the additional notification effect for notifying that the additional command has been made is set. When the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 41 is executed after the execution of this process, the additional notification effect is displayed on the display screen 42a. Although not shown, the additional display effect of this embodiment is an effect of displaying a meteor shower while displaying the background image of the universe shown in FIG. 51 (A). As a result, the player can recognize that there was an addition (addition of the number of sets). The content of the additional effect may be changed according to the difference in the number of additional sets. With this configuration, it is possible to suggest the number of sets added to the player depending on the content of the additional effect.

If the additional command is not received in step S4431 of FIG. 43 (NO in S4431), as shown in FIG. 42, the processing at the time of receiving other commands (S4440) is performed to end this processing. In the reception processing (S4440) of other commands, it is determined whether or not commands other than the above commands (game status specification command, ART confirmation command, winning judgment command, etc.) are received, and if so, if they are received, Performs processing according to the received command. When the game state specification command is received, the value of the game state status is updated based on the game state information included in the game state specification command. The game state status is a variable for the effect control microcomputer 71 to grasp the current game state. That is, in this embodiment, not only the game control microcomputer 61 but also the effect control microcomputer 71 holds the game state information. The game status is also updated when a BB start command or a BB end command is received. Further, the effect control microcomputer 71 updates the information on whether or not the state is in the state after the ART is won and before the transition, based on the ART confirmation command.

7. Effects of the present embodiment As described in detail above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of games added by the additional lottery in the ART differs depending on the type of CZ won in the ART ( (See FIG. 11). Therefore, if CZ1 is selected, it becomes a game that is easy to shift to ART but difficult to continue ART (in other words, it is easy to shift to ART but the expected value of the amount of medals acquired at the time of ART transition is low), and CZ2 and CZ3 are selected. If selected, it will be more difficult to shift to ART than CZ1, but it will be a game that is easy for ART to continue (in other words, it will be difficult to shift to ART, but the expected value of the amount of medals won at the time of ART transition is high). In other words, it is possible to entertain the player with both game characteristics. In addition, since the number of games added to each ART is changed, the difference in the ease of continuation of ART, that is, the difference in the amount of expected benefits, is compared with the configuration in which only the default number of games is changed. Easy to make.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, not only the number of games to be added is large but also the number of games given as the initial setting is changed for each ART (see FIG. 11). Therefore, it is possible to further increase the difference in the expected value of the medal acquisition amount for each ART.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the expected value of the amount of benefits that can be obtained in each ART is changed by changing the number of games to be added per set for each ART. Therefore, it is possible to easily make a large difference by adding once.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of games initially set for ART and the number of games added per set are the same. Therefore, the difference that occurs at the start of ART (the difference that occurs as the initial setting) also occurs as it is when it is added, so it is possible to make the game easy to understand, and depending on the value of the number of initial setting games, between each ART. It is possible to make a big difference in.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a game property such as CZ1 which is easy to win ART but is difficult to continue ART, and a game property such as CZ2 and CZ3 which is harder to win ART than CZ1 but easy to continue ART. Can be selected by the player (see FIGS. 49 (B) to (D)). Therefore, since the game characteristics can be selected according to the player's preference, it is possible to entertain many players.

In particular, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the selection operation for selecting the type of CZ (CZ selection operation) is also used as the start operation (operation of the start lever 8) necessary for advancing the game. In other words, the operation required for the progress of the original slot machine game of "betting a medal, receiving a lottery, rotating the reel, and stopping the reel" is the original game of determining the type of CZ. It also serves as an operation other than the progress of. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly advance the game as compared with the configuration in which the CZ selection operation is performed separately from the operation required to advance the game. In other words, in this embodiment, the start lever 8 is used for the original purpose of starting the game, but it is also used for selecting the type of CZ, so that it is possible to maintain the speedy progress of the game. It has become.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the CZ selection operation is also used as the start operation that triggers the determination of the internal winning combination. Therefore, for a player who wants to obtain a good lottery result (a lottery result of a role, and by extension, a lottery result of ART), the CZ selection operation naturally becomes more powerful, and the CZ selection operation itself is interesting. It is possible to have it, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the ART is won in the 1st to 10th G (first period) in the period (specific game period) of CZ1 and CZ2 consisting of 15G, the ART winning notification effect is 11G of the CZ. It may be done at the 15th to 15th G (second period) (see FIGS. 26 (A) and 47). Further, when the ART is won at the 11th to 15th Gths of CZ1 and CZ2, the notification to that effect is notified in the winning game except in the case of the resurrection notification (see FIGS. 26B and 47). Therefore, the notification of ART winning is concentrated on the 11th to 15th G (the final stage of the CZ) in the period of CZ1 and CZ2 consisting of 15G. Therefore, it is possible to make it feel that the probability of winning ART at the end of CZ is increasing. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the final stage of CZ. Further, even if the remaining period of CZ1 and CZ2 consisting of 15G is reduced, it is possible to play the game in anticipation of winning the ART until the end. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In this embodiment, CZ3 has only 5 games in total. In other words, CZ3 is a CZ with only 5 games or less remaining (that is, a second period). The presence of such CZ3 also raises the expectation of winning in the remaining 5 games or less (second period) in CZ.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the ART winning is not notified during the CZ, the resurrection notification may be made in the next game after the end of the CZ. Therefore, even if the CZ ends without being notified of the ART winning, it is possible to expect the resurrection notification. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest after the end of CZ.

8. Change example Next, a change example will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modification examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the above embodiment, the lottery for adding the number of sets of ART is performed only during ART, but the lottery for adding the number of sets of ART may be performed only during BB or both during ART and BB. Good. When the lottery for adding the number of sets is executed during the BB, the lottery for adding the number of sets of ART may be performed only for the BBs that are won during ART. Further, in this case, the BB won during the non-ART may be drawn for the first time of the ART. Further, in the above embodiment, the lottery for adding the number of ART sets is performed, but the lottery for adding the number of ARTs (+10 games, +20 games, +30 games, +50 games, +100 games, etc.) may be performed. In this case, the additional lottery for the number of ARTs may be performed during ART, during BB, or at both. Further, the lottery for adding the number of ARTs and the lottery for adding the number of sets of ARTs may be performed. Further, in addition to or in place of the lottery for adding the number of ARTs and the lottery for adding the number of sets of ARTs, a CZ stock lottery may be performed. In the configuration in which the CZ stock lottery is performed, if there is CZ stock at the end of ART, the process is shifted to CZ.

In addition, the variation in the number of games to be added is the same regardless of the type of ART (that is, for example, if it is added, it is 10G, 20G, or 30G, etc.), and the number of games to be added is small in ART1. Is easy to select, ART2 can easily select a larger number of games than ART1, but a smaller number of games than ART3 can be easily selected, and ART3 can easily select a larger number of games than ART1 and ART2. That is, an ART that is harder to shift may have a configuration in which a large number of games are likely to be added when the additional lottery is won.

Further, in the above embodiment, the winning probability of the additional lottery for the number of ART sets is the same regardless of which CZ is used, but different probabilities may be used. In this case, it may be easier to win the additional lottery as it goes through the CZ, which is difficult to win the ART.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of initial setting games at the time of winning ART is different depending on the type of CZ (CZ1, CZ2, CZ3) (20 games (G) for CZ1, 40G for CZ2, 80G for CZ3). Even when the number of ART sets is added, the number of games in one set to be added is the number of games according to the type of CZ (the same number of games as the initial setting number of games). On the other hand, the number of games added in one set may be different from the default number of games. For example, CZ1 has 20G of initial setting games, 10G of games in one additional set, CZ2 has 40G of initial setting games, 20G of games in one additional set, and CZ3 has 80G of initial setting games. It may be configured such that the number of games in one set to be added is 40 G. That is, if the magnitude relation of the ART winning probability for each type of CZ and the magnitude relation of the expected number of acquired games for each type of ART corresponding to each CZ do not change, the initial setting number of games in ART and one additional game are added. The number of games in the set may be different.

Further, in this embodiment, by making the initial setting number of games of ART and the number of games of the added set different for each type of CZ, the expected number of acquired games differs depending on which CZ is used to shift to ART. It was configured as follows. On the other hand, although the number of games initially set for ART and the number of games added for each type of CZ do not change, the number of sets set at the time of winning ART and the number of sets added at the time of winning are different. The expected number of acquired cards may be different depending on which CZ is used to shift to ART. For example, if you win the ART in CZ1, only one set will be given, and if you add it, you will get one set. If you win the ART in CZ2, you will get two sets, and when you add it, you will get two sets. If you win the ART in CZ3, 3 sets will be given, and by configuring it so that it will be 3 sets even when it is added, expectation will be obtained depending on which CZ you have transitioned to ART. The number of sheets may be different.

Further, an upper limit value (for example, 3000 sheets, etc.) may be set for the net increase number of sheets in ART based on one initial hit.

Further, the push order navigation of the push order bell may be performed during the preparation for the transition of ART.

Further, a transition preparation period for ART may be provided between the end of one set of ART and the start of the next set of ART. In this case, the ART flag is set to "2" when one set of ART is completed. In addition, during the preparation for the transition between the ART sets, an additional lottery for the ART set (that is, a continuous lottery for the ART) may be performed.

Further, when notifying the ART winning, a so-called freeze may be generated. That is, when executing the ART winning notification effect, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation may be disabled for a certain period of time.

In addition, it may be configured to perform a specific effect indicating the degree of expectation of winning ART during CZ. Specifically, for example, in the period after the ART winning in the CZ and before the ART winning notification, the rainbow-colored effect image G8 is displayed around the character image G6 of the main character as shown in FIG. 50 (H). It may be suggested that the winning is confirmed. That is, ART is performed by performing a specific effect in which the white effect image G7 (see FIG. 50 (F)) displayed at the start of CZ changes to the rainbow-colored effect image G8 (see FIG. 50 (H)). It may be suggested that the winning is confirmed. When the execution timing of the ART winning notification effect comes after the execution of the specific effect, the ART winning notification effect is executed as shown in FIG. 50 (I). The specific effect may be configured to show the winning expectation corresponding to each color by gradually changing the effect image such as blue, green, and red. Further, as a specific effect, points may be displayed on the display screen 42a and the value thereof may be increased to indicate the degree of expectation for winning the ART. With such a configuration in which a specific effect is performed, it is possible to expect that the ART has already been won by the specific effect even if the ART winning has not yet been notified during the CZ. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in CZ.

In addition, in order to execute a specific effect, for example, the following configuration may be performed. That is, when the effect control microcomputer 71 receives the combination determination result command during CZ, it is determined by lottery whether or not to perform a specific effect, and if it is decided to perform, the effect data of the specific effect is used. Just set it. Execution of a specific effect In the lottery, a specific effect that can be executed depends on whether or not the ART has been won so that an effect that suggests the confirmation of winning the ART is not selected even though the ART has not been won. You can draw by type. Further, if the ART is not won, it is difficult to execute the production with a high expectation of winning the ART, and if the production is won, the lottery may be performed so that the production with a high expectation of winning the ART can be easily executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the notification timing of winning the ART is set only when the start lever 8 is operated, but it may be during the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the third stop operation. Further, the configuration may be determined by lottery from the operation of the start lever 8, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation.

Further, in the above embodiment, as a resurrection notification (one of the ART winning notifications), a configuration is adopted in which the notification is made in the game following the end of the CZ, but a configuration in which the notification is made in any of the 10 games after the end of the CZ is adopted. You may. That is, the timing of the resurrection notification is not limited to the next game after the end of CZ.

Further, in the above embodiment, the notification timing of ART winning is concentrated in the final stage of the CZ (11th to 15th G) (see FIG. 47), but in another period such as the middle stage of the CZ (6th to 10G). It may be configured to be concentrated. In this case, the middle part of CZ corresponds to the second period.

Further, in the above embodiment, the notification that the predetermined condition has been achieved in the specific game period is the notification that the ART lottery has been won during the CZ, but from the high probability state in the pachinko gaming machine that performs the so-called fall lottery. It may be a notification of a fall (fall to a normal probability state). In this case, the period controlled to the high probability state corresponds to the specific game period, and it corresponds to the predetermined condition that the fall is confirmed by the fall lottery.

Further, in the above embodiment, the CZ is set as the specific game period and the notification content is set as the winning of ART, but the period other than CZ is set as the specific game period and the notification content is set as an advantageous state other than winning the ART (more advantageous than the normal state). You may have won the lottery regarding the transition to the state). For example, the notification timing of the BB winning may be configured to be concentrated at the end of the execution period of the continuous production. Specifically, a continuous production is performed during a specific game period over a maximum of 7 games, and the BB winning is notified by the continuous production, and the probability that the winning is notified in the 1st to 4th games is set to 20%. The probability that the winning will be notified in the 5th to 7th games may be 80%. In this case, the execution of the continuous effect can be started after the bonus (BB) is won.

Further, in the above embodiment, the type of CZ is determined according to the operation of the start lever 8, but the operation for determining the type of CZ is a first stop operation, a second stop operation, or a third stop operation. You may. Even with this configuration, one operation serves both as an operation for determining the type of CZ and an operation for stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, so that the operability related to the game can be improved. The operation of determining the type of CZ may also be a betting operation.

Further, in the above embodiment, the start operation is also configured to determine the type of CZ (CZ selection operation), but the stage (background image) of the transition destination in the production and the production mode of the characters, items, songs, etc. The selection operation may be configured so that the start operation also serves. In addition, instead of the start operation, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, the third stop operation, and the bet operation may also serve as the selection operation of the effect mode. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to advance the game more speedily than in a configuration in which the effect mode is determined by the effect button 46 or the like. The effect mode referred to here includes an effect mode in a normal state (effect mode), an effect mode in CZ (effect mode), an effect mode in ART (effect mode), an effect mode in a BB game state (effect mode), and the like. In the configuration in which the CZ effect mode is determined according to the selection operation by the player, the winning probability of ART for each CZ may be the same.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main control board 60 performs the CZ lottery and the ART lottery, but the sub control board 70 may perform both or one of the lottery. In this case, the CZ selection operation for selecting the type of CZ may be an operation of pressing the effect button 46.

Further, in the above embodiment, the type of CZ is configured so that the player can select it, but the game control microcomputer 61 may automatically determine the type.

Further, in the above embodiment, when ART is won, it is configured to be controlled by ART at the timing of transition from RT1 to RT2 (that is, it is configured to perform ART rush processing (S3006)), but during RT2. If ART is won in CZ, it may be configured to be immediately controlled by ART without returning to RT1.

In addition, the winning probability of the ART lottery in each CZ can be changed arbitrarily. Moreover, the lottery of ART may be performed as follows. That is, points according to the winning combination during CZ (for example, 5 cherries, 3 watermelons, 1 bell) are added, and when the points exceed a predetermined winning threshold (for example, 6 points), the ART state is entered. It may be a configuration in which the transition of is determined. In such a configuration, in order to change the ease of winning the ART for each CZ, the value of the points determined for each combination may be changed, or the value of the winning threshold may be changed. The number of CZ games can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, the CZ rush lottery (winning probability is 1/3) is performed when the cherry is won in the normal state, but the CZ rush lottery may be performed when a role other than the cherry is won. In addition, the winning probability in the CZ rush lottery can be changed arbitrarily. In addition, there may be a plurality of roles that trigger the execution of the CZ rush lottery. In addition, the role of "cherry" has three roles of "cherry 1", "cherry 2", and "cherry 3" (the winning probability of each cherry is, for example, about 1/150), of which "cherry" is used. If "1" is won, it is controlled by CZ, but even if "Cherry 2" or "Cherry 3" is won, the configuration may not be controlled by CZ.

Further, in the above form, it is configured as a so-called A + ART type slot machine in which there is a BB (Big Bonus) as a winning combination and there is an ART game period in which the push order navigation is activated. However, it may be configured as a so-called AT type slot machine without a BB as a winning combination. In this case, the AT state becomes the navigation operation state.

9. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-described embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

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The invention according to means A1
A plurality of symbol display means (reels 6L, 6C, 6R and display windows 5L, 5C, 5R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and
An internal winning combination determining means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S903, etc.) that determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations based on a predetermined start operation.
A variation start means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S2003 and the like) for starting variation display of the plurality of symbol display means based on the start operation, and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R) that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and accept a stop operation for stopping the variable display of the corresponding one of the plurality of symbol display means. )When,
When the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed at a predetermined position matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination, the privilege granting means (steps S508, S702,) for granting the privilege according to the combination of the symbols. It is equipped with a game control microcomputer 61) that executes S3404, etc.
The combination includes a push order combination (push order bell and push order replay shown in FIG. 7) in which the stop operation is performed in the correct push order as a condition for winning.
A stop operation sequence notification means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S1503, etc.) that notifies the player of the sequence of stop operations that is advantageous to the player, and
Navigation lottery state control means (step) capable of controlling the transition lottery to the navigation operation state (ART1 to ART3) in which the stop operation order notification means is notified to the navigation lottery state (CZ1 to CZ3) in which the lottery is performed according to a predetermined lottery standard. Game control microcomputer 61) that executes S806, S809, S812, etc.
Based on winning the transition lottery, the navigation operation state control means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes steps S3103, S3106, S3109, etc.) capable of controlling the navigation operation state is further provided.
The control to the navigation operation state is a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that is started with a predetermined number of games as one set.
An additional lottery means (game control microcomputer 61 for executing step S1403 or the like) capable of executing an additional lottery of at least one of the number of games and the number of sets in the navigation operating state is provided.
In the navigation lottery state,
The first navigation lottery state (CZ1) in which the transition lottery is performed according to the first lottery criteria (ART lottery table shown in FIG. 12A) and
There is a second navigation lottery state (CZ2) in which the transition lottery is performed according to the second lottery criterion (ART lottery table shown in FIG. 12B) whose winning probability is lower than that of the first lottery criterion.
A second navigation based on winning in the transition lottery in the second navigation lottery state, rather than a first navigation operating state (ART1) based on winning in the transition lottery in the first navigation lottery state. The operating state (ART2) is a gaming machine characterized in that, when the additional lottery is won, a larger number of games are added or more easily added (see FIG. 11).

According to the game machine having this configuration, the number of games added by the additional lottery in the navigation operating state differs depending on the type of the navigation lottery state before the navigation operating state. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy both the game property in which the navigation operation state is easy to shift but the navigation operation state is difficult to continue, and the game property in which the navigation operation state is difficult to shift but the navigation operation state is easy to continue. In addition, since the number of games added is changed for each navigation operation state, the difference in the ease of continuation of the navigation operation state, that is, the expected benefits, compared to the configuration in which only the default number of games is changed. It is easy to increase the difference in quantity.

The invention according to means A2
The gaming machine according to means A1.
The feature is that at least one of the number of initial setting games or the number of initial setting sets in the navigation operation state is larger in the second navigation operation state than in the first navigation operation state (see FIG. 11). It is a game machine to play.

According to the game machine having this configuration, not only the number of games added is large but also the number of games given as the initial setting is changed for each navigation operation state. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the difference in the amount of benefits that can be expected for each navigation operating state.

The invention according to means A3
The gaming machine according to means A2.
The additional lottery means at least performs an additional lottery for the number of sets in the navigation operating state.
The number of games to be added per set is larger in the second navigation operating state than in the first navigation operating state, based on the number of the initial setting games and the winning of the additional lottery (Fig.). 11) It is a game machine characterized by the above.

According to the game machine having this configuration, by increasing the number of games initially set in the navigation operating state and the number of games added per set, the expected value of the amount of benefits that can be obtained in each navigation operating state is changed. Therefore, it is possible to easily make a big difference in the result of one additional lottery.

The invention according to means A4
The gaming machine according to means A3.
The game machine is characterized in that the number of games added per set based on winning the additional lottery is the same as the number of initially set games (see FIG. 11).

According to the game machine having this configuration, the difference that occurs at the start of the navigation operation state (the difference that occurs as the initial setting) is generated as it is when it is added, so that it is possible to make the game easy to understand and the initial setting. Depending on the value of the number of games, it is possible to make a large difference between each navigation operating state.

The invention according to means A5
The gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A4.
A lottery state in which it is possible to determine whether to shift to the first navigation lottery state or the second navigation lottery state according to a predetermined selection operation (start operation while the CZ selection screen is displayed) by the player. It is a game machine characterized by being provided with a determination means (a game control microcomputer 61 that executes steps S705, S711, S805 to S813, etc.).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can select a game property in which it is easy to win the navigation operation state but is difficult to continue, and a game property in which it is difficult to win the navigation operation state but it is easy to continue. Therefore, since the game characteristics can be selected according to the player's preference, it is possible to entertain many players.

<B>
The invention according to means B1
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a specific game period composed of a predetermined number of games (for example, when ART is won during a period of CZ (CZ1 or CZ2) over 15 games), a notification means (step) for notifying the achievement of the condition. Production control microcomputer 71) that executes S4426 etc.
A timing determining means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes steps S1202, S1203, etc.) for determining the timing of performing the notification is provided.
The timing determining means
When the condition is achieved in the predetermined first period (the period from the first game to the tenth game of CZ) in the specific game period, the first notification timing (notifying in the game satisfying the condition) ( Immediate notification timing) and the second notification timing (deferred notification) to be notified in the second period (the period from the 11th game to the 15th game of CZ) after the first period in the specific game period. (Refer to FIG. 26 (A)), determined from a plurality of notification timings including the timing of
When the condition is achieved in the second period, the gaming machine is determined from among the notification timings including the first notification timing (see FIG. 26B). ..

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a predetermined condition is achieved in the first period of the specific game period, a notification to that effect may be given in the second period. Further, when a predetermined condition is achieved in the second period, a notification to that effect may be given in the second period (not in the first period). Therefore, the notification that the predetermined condition has been achieved is concentrated in the second period in the specific game period. Therefore, it is possible to make the user feel that the probability of achieving the condition in the second period is increasing. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the second period.

The invention according to means B2
The gaming machine according to means B1.
The second period is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a period from a predetermined game to the last game in the specific game period (a period from the 11th game to the 15th game in the CZ of all 15 games). ..

According to the game machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the player feel that the probability of achieving the predetermined condition is increasing at the end of the specific game period. Therefore, even if the remaining part of the specific game period is reduced, it is possible to play the game with the expectation that the predetermined condition will be achieved until the end. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The invention according to means B3
The gaming machine according to means B1 or means B2.
The timing determining means notifies after the end of the specific game period in at least one of the case where the condition is achieved in the first period and the case where the condition is achieved in the second period. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it may be determined at the notification timing (timing of resurrection notification).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the achievement notification of the predetermined condition is not made during the specific game period, it is possible to expect that it will be done after the end of the specific game period. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest after the end of the specific game period.

The invention according to means B4
The gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to B3.
A plurality of symbol display means (reels 6L, 6C, 6R and display windows 5L, 5C, 5R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and
An internal winning combination determining means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S903, etc.) that determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations based on a predetermined start operation.
A variation start means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S2003 and the like) for starting variation display of the plurality of symbol display means based on the start operation, and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R) that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and accept a stop operation for stopping the variable display of the corresponding one of the plurality of symbol display means. )When,
When the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed at a predetermined position matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination, the privilege granting means (steps S508, S702,) for granting the privilege according to the combination of the symbols. It is equipped with a game control microcomputer 61) that executes S3404, etc.
The combination includes a push order combination (push order bell and push order replay shown in FIG. 7) in which the stop operation is performed in the correct push order as a condition for winning.
A stop operation sequence notification means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S1503, etc.) that notifies the player of the sequence of stop operations that is advantageous to the player, and
The navigation lottery state (CZ1 to CZ3) in which the transition lottery to the navigation operation state (ART1 to ART3) in which the stop operation sequence notification means is notified is performed according to a predetermined lottery standard (see FIGS. 12A to 12C). ), And the navigation lottery state control means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes steps S806, S809, S812, etc.)
Based on winning the transition lottery, the navigation operation state control means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes steps S3103, S3106, S3109, etc.) capable of controlling the navigation operation state is further provided.
The specific game period is a period controlled by the navigation lottery state (a period of CZ1 or CZ2).
The condition is a gaming machine characterized in that it is won in the transition lottery (winning in ART).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to concentrate the timing of notifying that the transition lottery in the navigation operating state has been won in a part of the period (second period) in the navigation lottery state. Therefore, it is possible to add attention to the interest of the navigation lottery state.

The invention according to means B5
The gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to B4.
In the period from the determination of the second notification timing to the time when the notification is performed, a specific effect (effect shown in FIG. 50 (H)) indicating the degree of expectation for satisfying the above conditions can be executed. The gaming machine is provided with a specific effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 71 that controls the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 50 (H)).

According to the game machine having this configuration, even if the notification of the achievement of the condition has not been made yet, it is possible to expect that the condition has already been achieved by a specific effect, so that the interest in the specific game period is improved. It is possible to make it.

<C>
The invention according to means C1
A plurality of symbol display means (reels 6L, 6C, 6R and display windows 5L, 5C, 5R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and
A bet number setting operation means (medal insertion slot 10, MAX bet button 11, or 1 bet button 12) that accepts a bet number setting operation for setting a bet number, which is the number of game media used in one game.
A start operation means (start lever 8) that accepts a start operation for starting the variable display of the plurality of symbol display means, and
An internal winning combination determining means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S903 and the like) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations based on the start operation, and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R) that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and accept a stop operation for stopping the variable display of the corresponding one of the plurality of symbol display means. )When,
When the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed at a predetermined position matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination, the privilege granting means (steps S508, S702,) for granting the privilege according to the combination of the symbols. A game machine (slot machine 1) equipped with a game control microcomputer 61) that executes S3404 and the like.
Option presentation means (game control microcomputer 61 for executing step S311, etc., effect control microcomputer 71 for executing steps S4419, S4420, etc.) indicating a plurality of options (CZ1, CZ2, CZ3) that the player can select.
The option determination means (steps S705, S711, S805 to S813, etc.) for determining one of the plurality of options according to any one of the bet number setting operation, the start operation, and the stop operation is executed. It is a game machine characterized by having a game control microcomputer 61).

According to the game machine having this configuration, the selection operation of selecting one from a plurality of options is also used as an operation necessary for advancing the game, such as a bet number setting operation, a start operation, or a stop operation. Therefore, it is possible to proceed with the game smoothly as compared with the configuration in which the selection operation is performed separately from these operations.

The invention according to means C2
The gaming machine according to means C1.
The combination includes a push order combination (push order bell and push order replay shown in FIG. 7) in which the stop operation is performed in the correct push order as a condition for winning.
A stop operation sequence notification means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S1503, etc.) that notifies the player of the sequence of stop operations that is advantageous to the player, and
Navigation lottery state control means (steps S806, S809, S809) capable of controlling the transition lottery to the navigation operation state (ART) in which the stop operation sequence notification means is notified to the navigation lottery state (CZ) in which the lottery is performed according to a predetermined lottery standard. Game control microcomputer 61) that executes S812 etc.
Based on winning the transition lottery, the navigation operation state control means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes steps S3103, S3106, S3109, etc.) capable of controlling the navigation operation state is provided.
The navigation lottery state includes at least a first navigation lottery state (CZ1) and a second navigation lottery state (CZ2).
The plurality of options are gaming machines characterized in that they are of the type of the navigation lottery state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the selection operation for selecting the type of the navigation lottery state is also used as the bet number setting operation, the start operation, or the stop operation. Therefore, it is possible to determine the type of the navigation lottery state without slowing down the game speed.

The invention according to means C3
The gaming machine described in means C2.
The first navigation lottery state is a state in which the transition lottery is performed according to the first lottery standard (ART lottery table shown in FIG. 12A).
The second navigation lottery state is a state in which the transition lottery is performed according to the second lottery standard (ART lottery table shown in FIG. 12B) having a lower winning probability than the first lottery standard.
A second navigation based on winning in the transition lottery in the second navigation lottery state, rather than a first navigation operating state (ART1) based on winning in the transition lottery in the first navigation lottery state. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the operating state (ART2) is configured so that it is easier to acquire a large number of gaming media (see FIG. 11).

According to the game machine having this configuration, it is easy to shift to the navigation operating state, but the expected value of the acquisition amount of the game medium in the navigation operating state is small, and the game is difficult to shift to the navigation operating state, but the game is in the navigation operating state. It is possible to entertain by letting the player select a game with a high expected value of the amount of acquisition of the medium according to the preference of the player.

The invention according to means C4
The gaming machine according to means C2 or means C3.
The option determination means is a gaming machine characterized in that the type of the navigation lottery state is determined according to the start operation.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the selection operation for selecting the type of the navigation lottery state is also used as the start operation that triggers the determination of the internal winning combination. Therefore, for a player who wants to obtain a good lottery result, the selection operation of the type of the navigation lottery state is naturally put into force, and it is possible to improve the interest.

1 ... Slot machine (game machine)
5L ... Left display window 5C ... Middle display window 5R ... Right display window 6L ... Left reel 6C ... Middle reel 6R ... Right reel 8 ... Start lever 9L ... Left stop button 9C ... Middle stop button 9R ... Right stop button 10 ... Medal insertion Mouth 11 ... MAX bet button 12 ... 1 bet button 42 ... Image display device 60 ... Main control board 61 ... Game control microcomputer 70 ... Sub control board 71 ... Production control microcomputer 80 ... Image control board

Claims (1)

Multiple symbol display means capable of variable display of multiple symbols,
A bet number setting operation means for accepting a bet number setting operation for setting a bet number, which is the number of game media used in one game, and a bet number setting operation means.
A start operation means for accepting a start operation for starting a variable display of the plurality of symbol display means,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations based on the start operation.
A plurality of stop operation means that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and accept a stop operation for stopping the variable display of the corresponding one of the plurality of symbol display means.
When the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed at a predetermined position matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination, the privilege giving means for granting the privilege according to the combination of the symbols is provided .
The combination includes a push order combination in which the stop operation is performed in the correct push order as a condition for winning.
A stop operation order notification means that notifies the player of the order of stop operations that is advantageous to the player,
A navigation lottery state control means capable of controlling a navigation lottery state in which a lottery for transitioning to a navigation operation state in which notification is made by the stop operation order notification means is performed according to a predetermined lottery standard,
Further provided with a navigation operation state control means capable of controlling the navigation operation state based on winning the transition lottery.
In the navigation lottery state, the transition lottery is performed according to the first navigation lottery state in which the transition lottery is performed according to the first lottery standard and the second lottery standard in which the winning probability is lower than the first lottery standard. It is a game machine that has at least 2 navigation lottery states ,
Option presentation means that shows multiple options that the player can select,
The option determining means for determining one of the plurality of options according to any one of the bet number setting operation, the start operation, and the stop operation is provided .
The plurality of options are the types of the navigation lottery state,
A second navigation operating state based on winning in the transition lottery in the second navigation lottery state, rather than a first navigation operating state based on winning in the transition lottery in the first navigation lottery state. It is structured so that it is easier to acquire more game media.
The notification effect for notifying that the transition lottery has been won is
When the transition lottery is won in the first period until the predetermined number of games is reached in the navigation lottery state, the games winning the transition lottery are more than the games won in the transition lottery until the end of the specific game period. Easy to execute in the second period of
A game machine characterized in that when the transition lottery is won in the second period, it is easy to be executed in the game won in the transition lottery .