JP6777311B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, and when all the variable display columns are stopped. It relates to a game machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a combination of symbols.

A slot machine, which is one of the game machines, is provided with a main control unit that controls the game and a sub control unit that controls the production, and the sub control unit controls peripheral devices for the production to control the main control unit. It is common practice to distribute the processing load of the above to the sub-control unit. In addition, this type of slot machine has an assist time function (hereinafter referred to as "AT") that can increase the number of medals possessed by the player without decreasing the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as "AT"). Is provided (referred to as "AT machine") (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In this type of AT machine, for example, simultaneous winning combinations are set in which multiple winning combinations with different payouts are simultaneously won, and which of these winning combinations is given priority is the order in which the stop switch is pressed. Some are defined according to the operating procedure of. In this case, during AT, for example, when a simultaneous winning combination is won, a pressing order (advantageous pressing order) for winning a winning combination with a higher payout by producing a peripheral device for production such as a liquid crystal display. Is notified. Specifically, information on the type of winning combination internally won by the combination lottery and information on the advantageous push order when the simultaneous winning combination is internally won are transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit. The sub-control unit controls the liquid crystal display, the LED lamp, and the like during AT, and executes a notification effect that notifies the player of the received advantageous pressing order (hereinafter, the game in which the notification effect is executed is called "AT game". "). Here, when the player operates the stop switch in the notified pressing order, the winning combination with a high payout is won, so that the number of medals possessed by the player can be increased.

JP-A-2002-172200 (paragraphs 0005, 0066, 0104 to 0106, 0134, FIG. 12, etc.)

By the way, in the above-mentioned AT machine, whether or not to shift to AT is determined by the sub-control unit, so that information that can confirm the operation mode of the stop switch such as the above-mentioned push order is available in addition to the game during AT. It is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit. Therefore, for example, there is a possibility that a fraudulent act of forcibly generating an AT by modifying the sub control unit so that an AT is generated when a specific operation is performed may be performed. Further, when the information transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit is illegally extracted by accessing the signal line in the middle, there is a possibility that an advantageous push order may be specified even though the AT is not in progress.

As a measure to solve these problems, for example, it is conceivable that the main control unit, which has higher security than the sub control unit, determines whether or not to shift to the AT. When the main control unit decides whether or not to shift to AT, not only is it difficult to modify the sub control unit to forcibly generate AT, but also information on the advantageous push order of simultaneous winners, for example. Is transmitted to the sub-control unit only during AT, so that the AT game can be executed. Therefore, even if the signal line in the middle is accessed when not during AT, an advantageous push order is not specified. .. Further, it is conceivable to give more fairness with respect to AT by making the probability of determining that AT is generated the same in a plurality of gaming states. However, in this case, the game may become monotonous and the interest of the player may be reduced. Therefore, there is a demand for a technology that can both strengthen fraud prevention and improve interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest while strengthening measures against fraud against special games.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns. A combination lottery means for determining which of a plurality of combinations including a specific combination, which has different benefits given to the player depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means, is provided, and the progress of the game A game machine including a main control means for controlling and a sub control means for controlling an effect according to the progress of a game is provided with a plurality of game states that can be transferred at a predetermined transition trigger, and serves as the combination lottery means. When the lottery result is the result of winning the specific combination that has been elected to the specific combination, the notification effect allowed state that allows the notification effect to identifiable the advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific combination, and the notification It has a notification effect prohibition state that does not allow the effect, and the notification effect allow state is a state that is more advantageous than the first notification effect allow state and the first notification effect allow state, and the first notification effect allow state. The first notification effect permissible state has a plurality of transition states having different expectations for transition to the second notification effect permissible state, and the game state of the game state. The type and the type of the transition state are associated with each other, and the predetermined transition opportunity includes winning a predetermined combination, and the type of the predetermined combination related to the transition is determined according to the type of the gaming state. Unlike this, the main control means shifts to the notification effect allowable state in a transition lottery that determines whether or not to shift from the notification effect prohibition state to the notification effect allowable state based on the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means. When it is decided to do so , the game state is shifted to the associated transition state based on the type of the game state when it is decided to shift to the notification effect permissible state, and the game state is the transition state. the lower the probability of winning a given role, the transition expectation is characterized that you have been associated with a higher the transition state.

According to this configuration, since the main control means performs the transition lottery from the notification effect prohibition state to the notification effect allowable state, the sub control means receives the result of the combination lottery performed by the main control means and performs the transition lottery. In comparison, it is possible to make it difficult to perform a fraudulent act of illegally shifting from the notification effect prohibition state to the notification effect allowable state. Further, since the expected degree of transition from the first notification effect allowable state to the second notification effect allowable state changes depending on the game state at the time of winning the transition from the notification effect prohibition state to the notification effect allowable state, if the game becomes monotonous. It is possible to improve the interest of the player without having to do so.

In addition , the game state of the transition destination can be known from the type of winning combination, and the degree of expectation of transition to the second notification effect allowable state when the state shifts to the first notification effect allowable state can be predicted. Can be improved.

Further , if a winning combination with a low winning probability is won, it becomes easy to shift to a transition state with a high expectation of transition to the second notification effect permissible state, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Further, in the first notification effect allowable state, if the state in which the notification effect is not performed at the time of the specific combination winning result continues for a predetermined game period, the state is configured to shift to the second notification effect allowable state. In the plurality of transition states, the transition expectation is different due to the difference in at least one of the length of the predetermined game period and the probability that the notification effect will be performed when the specific combination is won. You may.

According to this configuration, it is possible to form a chance zone for shifting to the second notification effect allowable state by the first notification effect allowable state. Further, the degree of expectation of transition to the second notification effect permissible state in the chance zone can be adjusted by at least one of the period of the chance zone and the probability that the notification effect is performed.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which is an example of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the slot machine of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the main control board and the sub control board of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the game of the slot machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the symbol combination which constitutes a winning symbol and a winning combination, and the payout (the number of payouts) at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the symbol combination which constitutes a winning symbol and a winning combination, and the payout (the number of payouts) at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the symbol combination which constitutes a winning symbol and a winning combination, and the payout (the number of payouts) at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination group composed of the combination of FIGS. 6 to 8 and the composition combination which preferentially wins by the push order. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination group composed of the combination of FIGS. 6 to 8 and the composition combination which preferentially wins by the push order. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the game state, and the winning combination group which is the target of the combination lottery. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the lottery value and the set value in a game state (RT0). It is a figure which shows the relationship between the lottery value and the set value in a game state (RT1). It is a figure which shows the relationship between the lottery value and the set value in a game state (RT2, RT3). It is a figure which shows the relationship between the lottery value and the set value in a game state (RT4). It is a figure for demonstrating the game nature of the chance zone of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an ART game. It is a figure for demonstrating the game of the slot machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the lottery value of the winning combination group which concerns on the transition of a game state, and the number of continuous games of the game state of the transition destination. It is a figure for demonstrating the game nature of the chance zone of 2nd Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
The first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 17.

(Constitution)
In the slot machine 1, which is an example of the game machine according to the present embodiment, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game media such as medals are inserted in any one of a plurality of preset game states. The game is executed once on condition that the start switch 19 described later is operated, and is configured as shown in FIG.

The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by the front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and the operation plate 7 is arranged at a position substantially at the center height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is arranged above the operation plate 7. The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long rectangular display window 11. Further, inside the display window 11, left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged. As shown in FIG. 2, each of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R has a plurality of types of symbols (in this embodiment, "R7 (red 7)", "B7 (blue 7)", and "W7". (White 7) "" BAR "" BL "" WM1 (watermelon 1) "" WM2 (watermelon 2) "" CH (cherry) "" RP "" BE (bell) ") in total 20 pieces in a predetermined arrangement Each is provided.

In addition, frame numbers from 0 to 19 are sequentially assigned to each symbol. In this case, for example, a reel tape on which the patterns of frame numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Then, when each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R rotates, a plurality of symbols of frame numbers 19, 18, ..., 0, 19, ... Are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order. From the display window 11, when the rotation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped, a total of three symbols are set, one in each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In this embodiment, a so-called middle line composed of the middle stage of the left reel 13L, the middle stage of the middle reel 13M, and the middle stage of the right reel 13R is set as the winning line in the display window 11 used for the winning determination. There is.

Further, reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R (see FIG. 3) composed of stepping motors are connected to each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the reels 13L, 13M, 13R can be rotationally driven independently. Has been done. The display means of the slot machine 1 is configured by a reel unit (not shown) composed of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R and each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R.

Further, on the operation plate 7, a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored inside, and the maximum number of medals to be inserted per game (game) from the credit medals (here, three). Maximum bet switch 17 for instructing medal insertion), lever-shaped start switch 19 for rotating each reel 13L, 13M, 13R to start variable display of each symbol, left / middle / right Left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (stop operation means) that stop the rotation of reels 13L, 13M, 13R to stop the variable display of each symbol, settlement switch 23 for paying out credit medals, And a medal insertion slot 25 is provided. In this embodiment, the number of medals inserted (specified number) required for one game is set to one type of three. Further, each reel 13L, 13M, 13R forms a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R corresponds to each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. It is provided.

Further, in the substantially center above the front plate 9, a moving image or the like is displayed to notify the player of winning or winning, and the operation mode of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is notified. A liquid crystal display 27 for this purpose is provided. An explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, speakers 31L for producing music, voice, or the like are provided. , 31R are provided respectively. Further, a central lamp portion 33M is arranged on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are arranged on the left and right sides thereof, respectively. A light source such as a light emitting diode is provided in each of the lamp units 33M, 33L, and 33R. These lamp units 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed to form an upper lamp unit 33 for performing an effect such as notifying the player of winning or winning.

Further, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation plate 7, and on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, for example, a lower lamp portion in which a plurality of light sources are arranged side by side in two rows is provided. 37L and 37R are provided. Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout outlet 39 for medals and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 39 are provided. A winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit display 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is arranged in the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a two-digit storage number (up to 50).

Further, below the credit display 45, a payout display 46 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is arranged. Like the credit display 45, the display 46 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs. The payout display 46 is also used for displaying error information.

Further, below the display window 11 of the front plate 9, information on the control of the main control board 63 such as the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R and the result of the winning combination lottery is notified. A notification display 60 for displaying (displaying) is provided. The notification display 60 includes, for example, two 7-segment LEDs and a notification lamp formed by an LED point light source. Therefore, by changing the lighting mode of each segment of each of the 7-segment LEDs, for example, the operation procedure such as the operation order and the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R can be notified. Further, for example, by turning on the notification lamp, it is possible to notify that the state of the slot machine 1 is the AT allowable state (notification effect allowable state). For example, by turning off the notification lamp, the slot machine 1 can be notified. It is possible to notify that the state of is an AT non-allowable state (notification effect prohibition state).

Further, a support frame body that supports each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. Below the support frame in the housing 3, a hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for ejecting medals to the medal payout outlet 39 is arranged. Further, on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25, a medal selector 48 (see FIG. 3) that selects whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 25 are genuine and guides only the regular medals to the hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3). ) Is arranged. Further, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power ON / OFF, and a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) composed of a key cylinder for setting change processing. A reset switch 52 (see FIG. 3) used for switching the set value of is provided. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs and displaying an allowable state stay ratio.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3 and in the medal selector 48 portion, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the outlet of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals to be paid out to the medal payout outlet 39 one by one.

The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R detect the rotation positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, respectively. For example, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are provided, respectively. It consists of a photo interrupter that detects the protrusions, and when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected every turn and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 19 is configured to be located in the middle of the display window 11. ..

The hopper motor 57 is arranged in the hopper unit 43, and is driven by the hopper motor 57 to pay out medals toward the medal payout outlet 39.

Further, the slot machine 1 is based on a main control board 63 (corresponding to the "main control means" of the present invention) on which a main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted, and information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub control board 73 (corresponding to the "sub control means" of the present invention) on which a sub CPU 71 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game is mounted is separately provided, and the main control board 63 is connected to the sub control board 73. On the other hand, various data are transmitted in one direction. The main control board 63 is tightly sealed inside the board case so that it cannot be accessed illegally from the outside. In addition, various measures have been taken on the board case so that it can be reliably visually recognized that the board case has been released illegally.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage area inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data related to the game such as the game state of the slot machine 1, and is shown in FIG. Flag storage area 651, determination result storage area 652, allowable period game number counter 653, AT period game number counter 654, total game number counter 655, total allowable period game number counter 656, allowable state stay ratio storage area 657, CZ The storage area constituting the game number counter 658 is formed by the RAM 65. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage area inside the main CPU 61, and is the preset data shown in FIG. 4, the combination lottery table 671, the stop table 672, and the number of AT initial games. A program (game machine program) for the slot machine 1 including a distribution table 673, an AT addition lottery table 674, a CZ game number lottery table 675, and the like is stored.

The main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and performs processing related to the progress of the game by executing the game machine program stored in the ROM 67. The main CPU 61 includes data related to the winning combination lottery result in the winning combination lottery process by the winning combination lottery means 103, which will be described later, data related to the operation of operating instruments operated by players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. Various data are transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in a predetermined command format.

The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for production. Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 has various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61 (in the combination lottery process by the combination lottery means 103). The program stored in the memory 75 is executed based on the result of the lottery, whether the operating devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19 are operated), and is related to the game for the player. Determine the content of the production. Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined content of the effect. I do.

(Main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing the program stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling the hardware. ..

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the game of the slot machine 1 in any of a plurality of preset game states. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 has a plurality of game states (initial RT (RT0), first low probability RT (RT1), second low probability RT (RT2), third low). It controls the games performed in each of the certainty RT (RT3) and the high certainty RT (RT4)).

Further, in this embodiment, as a game different from the general game in each game state, the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103, which will be described later, is given to the player by the operation procedure of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Specific roles with different advantages (pushing order bells (winning role groups "BEAL1" to "BEAL4", "BEAC1" to "BEAC4", "BEAR1" to "BEAR4", "BEBL1" to "BEBL4", "BEBC1" to "BEBC4", "BEBR1" to "BEBR4"): See FIG. 11) When the result of winning the specific combination is obtained, the advantageous operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the specific combination There is an AT game (special game) that notifies the procedure (pushing order) so that it can be specified. In addition, as other roles whose advantages differ depending on the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the winning combination groups "RRP1" to "RRP6" (promotional replay) and the winning combination groups "DRP1" to "DRP3" ( There are two types of transition roles related to the transition of the RT state (fallable replay). In AT games, if one of the replays that can be promoted in the first low-accuracy RT (RT1) is internally won, an advantageous push order for shifting to the high-accuracy RT (RT4) is notified, and the high-accuracy RT is notified. If any of the fallable replays is internally won at (RT4), an advantageous push order for maintaining high accuracy RT (RT4) is notified. In the game control means 100, the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is the specific combination winning result or the transition combination winning result (promotion possible replay) in the game in the AT allowable state shown in FIG. 5 and during the AT period (special game continuation period). , Fallable replay), perform AT game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determining means 100a, a game state setting means 100b, an AT allowable state setting means 100c, a chance zone control means 100d, an initial game number determination means 100e, and an additional lottery means. It is provided with 100f and 100g of AT gameable state determining means.

(1-1) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determining means 100a determines the operation mode of the player with respect to the slot machine 1. Specifically, the mode of operation by the player for various switches included in the slot machine 1 such as the bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the player to the medal slot 25. Various modes of operation on the slot machine 1 by the player, such as the mode of the operation of inserting the medal by

(1-2) Game state setting means 100b
The game state setting means 100b has a plurality of preset gaming states based on the result of the combination lottery process by the combination lottery means 103, the determination result of the symbol combination on the effective line (middle line) by the symbol determination means 110, and the like. The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set in any one of them.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the initial RT (RT0), the first low probability RT (RT1), the second low probability RT (RT2), and the third low probability RT are set as the gaming state. (RT3) and high accuracy RT (RT4) are provided. Here, the initial RT (RT0) is a gaming state that shifts to a setting change described later.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the initial RT (RT0), the push order bells (winning combination groups "BEAL1" to "BEAL4", "BEAC1" to "BEAC4", "BEAR1" to "BEAR4", "BEBL1" to " When "BEBL4", "BEBC1" to "BEBC4", "BEBR1" to "BEBR4") are missed, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the normal RT (RT1), and the game state is the first low probability. Move to RT (RT1). It should be noted that the dropout of the push order bell is caused by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in a push order other than the advantageous push order (8 payouts) set according to the type of push order bell. It means that neither of the eight "Right-up bells" and "Middle-tier bells" could be won (a favorable dividend was missed).

In addition, in the first low-accuracy RT (RT1), if any of the promotionable replays (winning combination groups "RRP1" to "RRP6": see FIG. 11) is internally won, the high-accuracy RT (RT4) is selected according to the pressing order. ), Or the first low probability RT (RT1) is maintained. Specifically, in the promotionable replay, the stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that the winning symbol combination group is different depending on the correct push order (one in this embodiment) and the other push order. Is performed (see FIG. 9). Here, in the case of the correct push order, the "promotion replay" is won, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to high accuracy RT (RT4), and the game state shifts to high accuracy RT (RT4). .. On the other hand, in the case of the push order other than this, the "normal replay" is won, and the game state setting means 100b maintains the setting of the first low probability RT (RT1).

Further, when the winning combination name "cherry RP" is won in the initial RT (RT0) or the first low probability RT (RT1), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the second low probability RT (RT2), and the game is played. The state shifts to the second low probability RT (RT2). The role name "Cherry RP" is a constituent of the winning combination groups "CHRP1" and "CHRP2", and the role name "Cherry RP" is not missed as will be described later. Therefore, when the winning combination groups "CHRP1" and "CHRP2" are won in the initial RT (RT0) or the first low probability RT (RT1), the gaming state always shifts to the second low probability RT (RT2). Further, when 10 games are played after the game state is set to the second low probability RT (RT2), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the initial RT (RT0), and the game state is set to the initial RT (RT0). ). The transition conditions from the second low-accuracy RT (RT2) to the initial RT (RT0) can be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of games may be changed, such as changing the number of games required for transition from 10 games to 20 games. Further, when a predetermined combination is won in the second low probability RT (RT2), the initial RT (RT0) may be shifted.

Further, when the winning combination name "watermelon RP" is won in the initial RT (RT0) or the first low probability RT (RT1), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the third low probability RT (RT3), and the game is played. The state shifts to the third low probability RT (RT3). The combination name "Watermelon RP" is a constituent of the winning combination groups "WMRP1" and "WMRP2", and the winning combination groups "WMRP1" and "WMRP2" are not missed as will be described later. Therefore, when the winning combination groups "WMRP1" and "WMRP2" are won in the initial RT (RT0) or the first low probability RT (RT1), the gaming state always shifts to the third low probability RT (RT3). Further, when the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the third low probability RT (RT3) and then five games are played, the game state is set to the initial RT (RT0), and the game state is set to the initial RT (RT0). ). The transition conditions from the third low probability RT (RT3) to the initial RT (RT0) can be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of games may be changed, such as changing the number of games required for transition from 5 games to 10 games. Further, when a predetermined combination is won in the third low probability RT (RT3), the initial RT (RT0) may be shifted.

In addition, in the high accuracy RT (RT4), if any of the fallable replays (winning combination groups "DRP1" to "DRP3") is internally won, the process shifts to the first low accuracy RT (RT1) according to the push order. Either the high accuracy RT (RT4) is maintained. Specifically, in the fallable replay, each reel has a different symbol combination group to win in the correct push order (two in this embodiment) and the other push orders out of the six choice push orders. Stop control of 13L, 13M, 13R is performed (see FIG. 9). Here, in the case of the correct push order, the "normal replay" is won, and the game state setting means 100b maintains the game state at the high accuracy RT (RT4). On the other hand, if the push order is incorrect, a "fall replay" is won, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the first low probability RT (RT1), and the game state is the first low probability RT (RT1). Move to. Further, in the high-accuracy RT (RT4), in addition to the case where the push order is incorrect in the fallable replay, when the push order bell is missed, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the first low-accuracy RT (RT1). ), And the game state shifts to the first low probability RT (RT1).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, in each game state, the initial RT (RT0) and the first to third low probability RTs (RT1 to RT3) are all small winning combinations (winning combination group "winning combination group". The lottery values of "SCH", "SP1", "SP2", "CBE1", "CBE2", and "push order bell") are the same, and the sum of the lottery values of the re-game combination is also the same. That is, in these gaming states, the winning probability of the small winning combination, the winning probability of the re-gaming combination, and the probability of losing are the same. On the other hand, in the high probability RT (RT4), the lottery value of each small winning combination is the same as that of the other gaming states (RT0 to RT3), but the winning probability and the losing probability of the re-gaming combination are different. .. Specifically, some of the lottery values that are not won (lost) in all the roles in the role lottery by the role lottery means 103 (FIG. 4) in other game states (RT0 to RT3) are highly accurate. It is set to win the replay role of RT (RT4). Therefore, the high-accuracy RT (RT4) is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay combination (replay) is set higher than that of the other gaming states (RT0 to RT3). Further, in the initial RT (RT0) and the first low probability RT (RT1), the sum of the lottery values of the winning combination groups "CHRP1" and "CHRP2" is the lottery value of the winning combination groups "WMRP1" and "WMRP2", respectively. It is set to a value larger than the total of, and in the initial RT (RT0) and the first low probability RT (RT1), it shifts to the second low probability RT (RT2) rather than the third low probability RT (RT3). It's easier. That is, the third low-probability RT (RT3) that can shift to the chance zone with a high expectation of AT grant, which will be described later, is the second low-probability RT (RT3) that can shift to the chance zone with a low expectation of AT grant, which will be described later. It is configured to be more difficult to migrate than RT2).

(1-3) AT allowable state setting means 100c
The AT permissible state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to one of an AT non-permissible state (notification effect prohibition state) that does not allow AT games and an AT permissible state (notification effect permissible state) that allows AT games. It sets the state.

a) Transition from AT non-permissible state to AT permissible state by AT permissible winning In this embodiment, in the AT non-permissible state of each gaming state (RT0 to RT4), either one of the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" If the player wins the race, the system will shift to the AT allowable state and the chance zone (see FIG. 17). Here, the lottery value determination determination means 103b is one of the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" based on the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation means 103a of the combination lottery means 103 based on the start of the game by operating the start switch 19. When it is determined that the slot machine 1 has been won (AT allowable winning), the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state.

At this time, the AT permissible state setting means 100c notifies that the AT permissible state is identifiable by turning on the notification lamp (not shown) of the notification display 60. By notifying the outside that the AT is allowed, if the AT game is executed when the slot machine 1 is not in the AT allowed state, the slot machine 1 is in an abnormal state and there is a possibility of failure or fraud. You can judge that immediately. Even if the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" are won, the AT allowable state may not be entered with a certain probability. In addition, the type of winning combination group involved in the transition to the AT allowable state can be changed as appropriate.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 5, in order to shift from the first low-accuracy RT (RT1) to the high-accuracy RT (RT4), a replay that can be promoted in the low-accuracy RT (RT1) (winning combination groups "RRP1" to " It is necessary to win a prize in "promotion replay" with any of "RRP6"), but as mentioned above, pressing the advantageous stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R to win a prize in "promotion replay" for each of the promotionable replays. The order is set (see FIG. 9). Therefore, it is usually difficult to win an advantageous "promotion replay" in the promotion possible replay unless this advantageous push order is notified in the AT game.

In addition, if you win a "fall replay" in any of the fallable replays (winning combination groups "DRP1" to "DRP3") in the high accuracy RT (RT4), you will move to the first low accuracy RT (RT1), but you can fall. Each of the winning combination groups "DRP1" to "DRP3") is set with an advantageous push order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for winning the "normal replay" without winning the "falling replay". Therefore, it is usually difficult to win an advantageous "normal replay" in a fallable replay unless this advantageous push order is notified in the AT game.

Further, in the high accuracy RT (RT4), if the push order bell is missed, the process shifts to the first low accuracy RT (RT1), but the push order bell has an advantageous push order for obtaining eight payouts. If not notified, it is difficult to prevent the push order bell from being missed.

Therefore, it is difficult to stay at the high-accuracy RT (RT4) unless the AT game that notifies the advantageous operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is performed. Therefore, the game state is usually the initial RT (RT0) or When the first to third low probability RTs (RT1 to RT3) are set, the AT allowable state is won, and the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state. Further, the AT permissible state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT permissible state (turns on the notification lamp), and in the game, every time the game is executed regardless of the type of the game, the permissible period game number counter 653 By adding 1 to the count value of, the duration of the AT allowable state is counted.

b) Transition from AT allowable state to AT non-allowable state Further, when the AT allowable state setting means 100c does not satisfy the clearing condition in the chance zone described later, (b) the count of the AT period game number counter 654. When the value becomes 0, (c) When the end condition of any of (a) to (c) is satisfied whether the fall lottery is won after the count value of the AT period game counter 654 becomes 0. Or, when the count value of the allowable period game counter 653 reaches a predetermined value (for example, 1500) without satisfying the end condition (the limiter condition is satisfied), the slot machine 1 is set to the AT non-allowable state. (End of AT tolerance state: see FIG. 17). Further, the AT allowable state setting means 100c turns off the notification lamp of the notification display 60 when the slot machine 1 is set to the AT non-allowable state. At this time, the AT permissible state setting means 100c resets the count value of the permissible period game number counter 653 to "0", and adds the count value before the reset to the total permissible period game number counter 656.

In addition, the end conditions of the AT allowable state are the winning combination group that has won the AT allowable state, the conditions after the AT allowance (the result of the combination lottery after the AT allowance, the number of games elapsed since the transition to the AT allowable state, and the AT allowable state). The number of medals won after the transition to) may be changed as appropriate. By being able to change the end conditions of the AT allowable state in various ways, it is possible to further improve the playability.

(1-4) Chance zone control means 100d
In this embodiment, when the state shifts from the AT non-allowable state to the AT allowable state, it shifts to the chance thorn (corresponding to the “first notification effect allowable state” of the present invention) at the same time as the transition, but it is predetermined in this chance zone. When the clear condition of is satisfied, an AT period (corresponding to the "second notification effect permissible state" of the present invention) in which an advantageous push order is always notified when the push order bell is internally won is given (see FIG. 17). ). In the chance zone of this embodiment, if the advantageous push order notification at the time of winning the push order bell is executed during the predetermined game period, the clearing condition is not satisfied and the chance zone ends in the game. On the other hand, if the push order bell is not won during the predetermined period, or if the push order bell is won but the advantageous push order notification is never executed during the predetermined period, the clearing condition is set. It is a game that is established and the AT period is given. The chance zone control means 100d controls the game in the chance zone.

When one of the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" involved in the transition to the AT allowable state is won, the chance zone control means 100d first sets the clear condition of the chance zone. Here, the chance zone control means 100d, as a clearing condition, the number of games in the chance zone (predetermined period) and the frequency of notifying the advantageous push order when the push order bell is internally won (push order navigation probability). ) And is set. In this case, the chance zone control means 100d sets the clearing condition based on the type of the gaming state at the time of winning of the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" that triggered the transition of the chance zone.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, in the chance zone control means 100d, the gaming state when the winning combination groups “SP1” and “SP2” are won is the initial RT (RT0) or the first low probability RT ( In the case of RT1), the probability of giving an advantageous push order notification when the push order bell is won is set to 1/5 in the chance zone. On the other hand, the chance zone control means 100d has a chance when the gaming state when the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" are won is the second low probability RT (RT2) or the third low probability RT (RT3). In the zone, the probability of giving an advantageous push order notification when the push order bell is won is set to 1/10. In this case, if the push order bell is won during the chance zone, an advantageous push order will be notified at a rate of once in 10 times.

Further, the chance zone control means 100d is a game of the chance zone when the gaming state when the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" are won is the initial RT (RT0) or the first low probability RT (RT1). As the number, one game number is set from 5 to 15 games. This setting is determined by lottery using the CZ game number lottery table 675 designed so that each number of 5 to 15 games is selected with the same probability. Further, when the game state when the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" are won is the second low probability RT (RT2), the chance zone control means 100d has 15 to 20 games in the chance zone. Set the number of one game from the games. This setting is determined by lottery using the CZ game number lottery table 675 designed so that each number of games of 15 to 20 games is selected with the same probability. The chance zone control means 100d sets 5 games as the number of games in the chance zone when the game state when the winning combination groups “SP1” and “SP2” are won is the third low probability RT (RT3). The number of games in the chance zone is set by setting the number of games (the number of games in the chance zone) determined in the CZ game number counter 658 provided in the RAM 65. Further, in the chance zone, the chance zone control means 100d subtracts the count value of the CZ game number counter 658 one by one in each game. If an advantageous push order is notified before the count value of the CZ game number counter 658 becomes 0, the clear condition of the chance zone is not satisfied, and the slot machine 1 is not allowed to AT by the AT allowable state setting means 100c. It is set to the state (see FIG. 17).

According to this configuration, when the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" are won, the gaming states are the third low probability RT (RT3), the second low probability RT (RT2), and the first low probability RT (RT1). / In the order of initial RT (RT0), the conditions for clearing the chance zone (expected degree of granting AT period) become advantageous. If the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" have different expectations for the AT period depending on the type of game state, the game characteristics and clearing conditions of the chance zone will be changed as appropriate. can do. In addition, the probability of shifting to high-accuracy RT (RT4) in the AT-non-allowable state is low, and the probability of winning the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" while staying in the high-accuracy RT (RT4) in the AT-non-allowable state is high. Since it is low, in this embodiment, the number of games in the chance zone and the push order navigation probability when the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" are won while staying in the high accuracy RT (RT4) in the AT non-allowable state are provided. However, if you win the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" while staying in the high-accuracy RT (RT4) in the AT non-allowable state, the number of games and the push order navigation probability will be the same as in either game state. Alternatively, the number of games for high-accuracy RT (RT4) and the push order navigation probability may be set separately.

(1-5) Initial game number determination means 100e
Until the count value of the CZ game number counter 658 becomes 0, the favorable push order is not notified, and when the condition for clearing the chance zone is satisfied, the AT period is given. The initial game number determination means 100e is a lottery using the AT initial game number distribution table 673 (FIG. 4) for the initial duration (initial number of games) of the AT period in the game for which the clear condition is satisfied in the chance zone. It is decided by. In the AT initial game number distribution table 673, for example, 50 games are selected as the initial game number with a 40% probability, 70 games are selected with a 40% probability, and 100 games are selected with a 20% probability. Designed for. When the initial number of games is determined, the initial number of games determining means 100e sets the number of games in the AT period game number counter 654.

Further, even if the initial game number determining means 100e determines the initial number of games in the AT period by performing the above-mentioned distribution lottery using the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 103. Alternatively, a random number value (lottery value) for distribution may be newly generated, and the above-mentioned distribution may be performed using this.

(1-6) Additional lottery means 100f
When the additional lottery means 100f wins the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" on the condition that the AT game enable state determining means 100g sets the flag to ON during the AT period (during the AT period). , The number of games to be added to the initial number of games (the number of additional games) is determined. Specifically, the lottery value determination determination means 103b is based on the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation means 103a of the combination lottery means 103 based on the start of the game by the operation of the start switch 19 while the flag is ON during the AT period. When it is determined that the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" have been won (AT right winning), the additional lottery means 100f uses the AT additional lottery table 674 to distribute the number of additional games (game number additional lottery). I do. The AT addition lottery table 674 is individually provided for each of the winning combination groups “SP1” and “SP2”. For example, the AT addition lottery table 674 for the winning combination group "SP1" is configured so that the number of addition games of 5 games and 10 games is given with a probability of 1/2.

It should be noted that the AT addition lottery table 674 is not limited to the case where the number of games is always added, and the case where the number of games is not added is distributed to the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2". In spite of winning the game, the number of additional games may not be obtained with a predetermined probability.

Further, while using the common AT addition lottery table 674 for each set value (ball output rate), each table 674 is used for the winning combination lottery result after the AT is allowed, the history of the winning combination lottery, and the progress after the AT is allowed. It may be changed as appropriate according to the number of games, the number of medals acquired after the AT is allowed, and the like.

In this way, while improving security by uniquely determining whether or not the AT right is won based on the lottery value used for the winning combination lottery, the additional lottery means 100f can freely design how to add. Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing AT games can be increased.

Further, the additional lottery means 100f may perform the above-mentioned number of games additional lottery by using the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the combination lottery of the combination lottery means 103, or a new random number value (lottery value). You may use this to generate a lottery with the number of games added.

(1-7) AT playable state determination means 100 g
In the AT playable state determining means 100g, when the clear condition of the chance zone is satisfied and the initial number of games is determined by the initial game number determining means 100e in the AT allowable state, the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103 is pushed in order. In the case of a bell or a replay that can be promoted, it is determined that the AT game can be performed, and the flag during the AT period set in the flag storage area 651 is set to ON.

In this embodiment, the digestion of the initial number of games during the AT period is started when the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy RT (RT4). That is, it is a so-called ART (AT + RT) specification in which the AT game is performed in a game state in which the probability of winning the re-game combination is high. That is, when the AT gameable state determining means 100 g sets the flag to ON during the AT period and the game state is the first low probability RT (RT1), if the promotion possible replay is internally won, the high probability RT The push order for winning the "promotion replay" that shifts to (RT4) is notified, and when the player follows this push order, the game state shifts to the high-accuracy RT (RT4). The AT game-enabled state determining means 100g executes a game regardless of whether it is a general game or an AT game after the flag is set to ON during the AT period and after the game state shifts to the high-accuracy RT (RT4). By subtracting 1 from the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 each time the game is played, the number of remaining games in the AT period game number (AT execution right) is counted. Then, when the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0, the AT game enable state determining means 100g sets the flag during the AT period set in the flag storage area 651 to OFF.

In addition, even if the AT period (the count value of the AT period game counter 654 is 0) ends, the AT allowable state may continue. In this case, when the fall lottery after the end of the AT period is won, the AT The permissible state is set to end. After the end of the AT period, this fall lottery is held for each game that wins a role other than the so-called rare role such as the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2", and there is a 1/8 chance of falling (winning). It has become. Further, if the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" are won before the fall lottery is won, the number of additional games is set to the count value of the AT period game number counter 654, and the AT game available state determination means. With 100g, the flag is set to ON again during the AT period.

(1-8) Outline of Game Next, the outline of the game executed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

The slot machine 1 is configured so that one game (game) is played by inserting three medals, and the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 is used to insert three medals into the slot machine 1. When the input is detected, the horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle) of the display window 11 becomes effective. When the start switch 19 is operated here, one of the preset winning combination lottery results is selected by the winning combination lottery means 103 by the lottery processing using random numbers. Further, when all the rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 can be determined by the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Is started based on.

After that, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R accelerate, and the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R become effective, and after the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R become effective. When the operation of the left stop switch 21L is detected, the left reel 13L is stopped, when the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and when the operation of the right stop switch 21R is detected, the right reel is stopped. 13R is stopped. In this way, by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped.

When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. At this time, when the predetermined symbol is stopped at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11 in which the predetermined symbol is valid, that is, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are displayed in the symbol combination related to the winning of the winning combination. When it is displayed on the window 11, a prize is won, and the number of medals according to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the medal payment exit 39. In addition, instead of paying out medals, or at the same time as paying out medals, a predetermined profit (privilege) may be given to the player. The predetermined profit includes, for example, the number of bets and the game state that are automatically set to perform the next game with the same number of bets as the winning game without inserting a new medal due to the winning of the re-game combination described later. The transition of.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the types of roles are a replay role (normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, cherry RP, watermelon RP) and a small role (right-up bell, middle bell, lower bell, chance eye A). , B, AT combinations A to D) are preset. The replay combination (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a role in which, when a prize is won, the next game can be performed with the same number of bets as the winning game without inserting a new medal. A small role is a role in which a predetermined dividend (number of payouts) can be obtained when a prize is won. In addition to these combinations, a bonus combination may be provided to shift to a more advantageous gaming state than each gaming state (RT0 to RT4).

-Re-game combination The re-game combination is a type of symbol combination related to the winning mode, and the symbol combinations "NRP1" to "NRP10", "RRP1" to "RRP3", "DRP1" to "DRP2", "CH1" to " A plurality of types of "CH14" and "WM1" to "WM6" are set. The symbol combinations "NRP1" to "NRP10" are all replaying combinations that are irrelevant to the transition of the gaming state, and the combination names "normal replay" are formed by the respective combinations "NRP1" to "NRP10".

The symbol combinations "RRP1" to "RRP3" are all re-gaming combinations related to the transition of the gaming state, and when these symbol combinations stop at the winning line, the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy RT (RT4). Further, the combination name "promotion replay" is formed by these combinations "RRP1" to "RRP3".

The symbol combinations "DRP1" to "DRP2" are all re-gaming roles related to the transition of the gaming state, and when these symbol combinations stop at the winning line, the gaming state shifts to the first low probability RT (RT1). To do. Moreover, the combination name "fall replay" is formed by these combinations "DRP1" to "DRP2".

The symbol combinations "CH1" to "CH14" are all re-gaming combinations related to the transition of the gaming state, and when these symbol combinations stop at the winning line, the gaming state shifts to the second low probability RT (RT2). To do. Further, the combination names "Cherry RP" are formed by these combinations "CH1" to "CH14".

The symbol combinations "WM1" to "WM6" are all re-gaming roles related to the transition of the gaming state, and when these symbol combinations stop at the winning line, the gaming state shifts to the third low probability RT (RT3). To do. Further, the combination name "Watermelon RP" is formed by these combinations "WM1" to "WM6".

-Small role Small role is a type of symbol combination related to winning, "BE1" to "BE11", "SPA1" to "SPA4", "SPB1" to "SPB4", "AT1" to "AT32", A plurality of types of "SCH1" to "SCH56" are set.

Further, in this embodiment, the combination of symbols "BE1" to "BE2" forms the role name "upward right bell", the combination of symbols "BE3" forms the combination name "middle bell", and the combination of symbols "BE4" to "BE4". The role name "lower bell" is formed by "BE11", the role name "chance eye A" is formed by the symbol combinations "SPA1" to "SPA4", and the role name "chance eye" is formed by the symbol combinations "SPB1" to "SPB4". "B" is formed, the combination name "AT combination A" is formed by the symbol combinations "AT1" to "AT8" and "SCH47", and the combination name "AT combination" is formed by the symbol combinations "AT9" to "AT16" and "SCH46". "B" is formed, the combination name "AT combination C" is formed by the symbol combinations "AT17" to "AT24" and "SCH55", and the combination name "AT combination" is formed by the symbol combinations "AT25" to "AT32" and "SCH56". "D" is formed, and the role name "middle cherry" is formed by the symbol combinations "SCH1" to "SCH56".

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a plurality of winning combination groups composed of one or a plurality of combinations (or symbol combinations) are provided, and the winning combination lottery is won or lost in units of the winning combination groups. Is determined. In the combination lottery, if a winning combination group consisting of a plurality of combinations (or symbol combinations) is won, it means that all the combinations (or symbol combinations) constituting the winning combination group have been won.

-Pushing order bell As shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination groups "BEAL1" to "BEAL4", "BEAL1" to "BEAL4", as the winning combination, in which the advantage of the player differs depending on the operation order (pushing order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. "BEAC1" to "BEAC4", "BEAR1" to "BEAR4", "BEBL1" to "BEBL4", "BEBC1" to "BEBC4", and "BEBR1" to "BEBR4" are set. In these winning combination groups, the stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so as to be one of the symbol combinations "BE1" to "BE11" and "AT1" to "AT32" depending on the pushing order.

In addition, these winning combination groups ("BEAL1"-"BEAL4", "BEAC1"-"BEAC4", "BEAR1"-"BEAR4", "BEBL1"-"BEBL4", "BEBC1"-"BEBC4", "BEBR1" "-" BEBR4 ") Each corresponds to the push order bell (specific combination) in FIG.

Next, each symbol combination related to the push order bell will be described.

i) When the push order is correct In the symbol combinations "BE1" and "BE2", the symbol "BE" is in the lower row of the left reel 13L, the middle row of the middle reel 13M, and the upper row of the right reel 13R in the display window 11, respectively. By being displayed, it is a symbol combination in which the bells are aligned on the upward-sloping line. These are cases where any of the winning combination groups "BEAL1" to "BEAL4" and "BEBL1" to "BEBL4" (see FIG. 10) is won, and the first stop is the stop switch 21L in the order of pressing the left reel 13L. It is provided as a symbol combination that stops at the winning line when the 21M and 21R are operated. When these combinations are aligned on the winning line, a prize is won and a payout of "8" medals is obtained.

The symbol combination "BE3" is a symbol combination in which the bells are aligned on the middle line by displaying the symbol "BE" on the middle stage of the left reel 13L, the middle stage of the middle reel 13M, and the middle stage of the right reel 13R in the display window 11. Is. These are cases where one of the winning combination groups "BEAC1" to "BEAC4", "BEAR1" to "BEAR4", "BEBC1" to "BEBC4", and "BEBR1" to "BEBR4" (see FIG. 10) is won. , The first stop is the middle reel 13M (winning combination group "BEAC1" to "BEAC4", "BEBC1" to "BEBC4"), or the first stop is the right reel 13R (winning combination group "BEAR1" to "BEAR4", " It is provided as a symbol combination that stops at the winning line when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the pressing order of "BEBR1" to "BEBR4"). When these combinations are aligned on the winning line, a prize is won and a payout of "8" medals is obtained.

ii) When the push order is incorrect The symbol combination groups "AT1" to "AT32" are the push order bells (winning combination groups "BEAL1" to "BEAL4", "BEAC1" to "BEAC4", "BEAR1" to "BEAR4". , "BEBL1" to "BEBL4", "BEBC1" to "BEBC4", "BEBR1" to "BEBR4"), a symbol combination that stops at the winning line if the push order is incorrect. It is provided as a group of. When the combinations forming the group are aligned on the winning line, the winning is won and the payout number "1" is obtained. It should be noted that these symbol combination groups "AT1" to "AT32" may not be able to draw in the winning symbols depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (non-winning), and therefore may be missed. There is.

As described above, if you win any of the winning combination "pushing order bells", you will get 9 payouts if you answer correctly in the pushing order set for the winning combination, whereas if you answer incorrectly In some cases, you can only get one payout or you won't win. Therefore, the "pushing order bell" is a winning combination (specific combination) in which the player's advantage differs depending on the pushing order.

-Chance eye symbol combinations "SPA1" to "SPA4" (role name "chance eye A") are all symbols in the lower row of the left reel 13L, the middle row of the middle reel 13M, and the lower row of the right reel 13R in the display window 11. By displaying "BE (bell)", it is a combination of symbols in which the bells are arranged in a so-called mound shape. When the combination is aligned with the winning line, the winning is won and the payout number "8" is obtained.

The symbol combinations "SPB1" to "SPB4" (role name "chance eye B") include the symbol "BE" in the middle of the left reel 13L in the display window 11, and the symbol "WM1" in the middle of the middle reel 13M. Any one of "BAR", "BL", and "CH", which is a symbol combination in which the symbol "BE" or "WM1" is displayed in the middle of the right reel 13R. When the combination is aligned with the winning line, the winning is won and the payout number "8" is obtained.

-Middle cherry symbol combinations "SCH1" to "SCH56" (role name "middle cherry") are the symbols "BL", "CH (cherry)", "RP", "RP" in the middle of the left reel 13L in the display window 11. Either "R7 (red 7)" or "W7 (white 7)", or any of the symbols "B7 (blue 7)", "BAR", "W7 (white 7)", or "WM1" in the middle of the middle reel 13M. Or, it is a symbol combination in which any one of the symbols "B7 (blue 7)", "BAR", "W7 (white 7)", and "WM1" is displayed in the middle of the right reel 13R. When the combination is aligned with the winning line, the winning is won and the payout number "1" is obtained.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 of FIG. 4 sets one set value from a plurality of set values (settings 1 to 6) having different ball output rates. This set value is for selecting the winning combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102 described later, and any one of the setting values corresponds to each of the plurality of winning combination lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. It is attached. Then, the setting control means 101 determines the ON / OFF state of the change processing start switch 56 when the power is turned on (when the power switch 50 is turned ON), and the power is turned on with the change processing start switch 56 turned ON. Then, the predetermined setting change process is started.

Here, the winning probability in the lottery in the general game is set to a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of set values (here, 6 types), and each of the set values of the plurality of stages is set to the winning combination lottery shown in FIG. A table 671 (a lottery table for general games) is associated with the table. Then, when the above setting change process is started, the administrator of the pachinko hall in which the slot machine 1 is installed can change this setting value. At this time, the reset switch 52 is used, and after the setting change process is started, the set value is incremented by 1 each time the reset switch 52 is pressed so that the setting value can be changed. If the reset switch 52 is pressed at the time of setting 6, the setting returns to setting 1.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 of FIG. 4 is a type of game (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, etc.) controlled by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63, and a set value (setting) set by the setting control means 101. Based on 1 to setting 6), one lottery table is selected from a plurality of winning combination lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. For example, in a general game, the table selection means 102 selects the winning combination lottery table 671 as the winning combination lottery table according to the set value of the winning probability (settings 1 to 6).

(4) Role lottery means 103
The combination lottery means 103 of FIG. 4 has a plurality of combinations (winning combination group: see FIGS. 9 and 10) including a push order bell and a re-game combination at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated to start the game. A combination lottery is performed in which which combination is won or not is determined by the lottery value generated based on the start of the game. The combination lottery means 103 includes a lottery value generating means 103a and a lottery value determination determining means 103b.

(4-1) Lottery value generating means 103a
In the lottery value generating means 103a, the random number generating means composed of the oscillating circuit and the counter circuit for counting the clock signal generated by the oscillating circuit is within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal). By extracting the generated random numbers for the lottery at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, the lottery values for the winning combination lottery, the AT allowable winning decision, and the AT right winning decision are generated. Since the random number generating means is composed of a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a can be substantially treated as a random number. The lottery value generating means 103a may generate a lottery value from a random number generated by a random number generator, or may generate a lottery value from a software random number. Further, the lottery value generating means 103a may generate a lottery value by performing a predetermined operation on the extracted random number value or the generated random number value.

(4-2) Lottery value determination determination means 103b
The lottery value determination determination means 103b determines which of the plurality of combinations (winning combination groups) has been won by determining the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a.

Specifically, in the combination lottery table 671, for each lottery value within the range generated by the random number generation means, which of the plurality of combinations shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is won or lost. The correspondence between the lottery value and the winning combination for determining, is set in advance. The lottery value determination determination means 103b refers to the winning combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102, and determines which combination (winning combination group) the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a is set to win. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not to shift to the AT allowable state by determining whether or not it is set to be lost.

That is, for the entire range of lottery values generated by the lottery value generating means 103a, the range of values determined to shift to the AT allowable state (AT allowable winning) (winning range of the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2") and A range of values for determining not to shift to the AT allowable state (AT allowable non-winning) is set in advance in the winning combination lottery table 671, and the lottery value determination determination means 103b is set by the lottery value generation means 103a based on the start of the game. The lottery value generated for the winning combination lottery is also used to determine whether or not to shift to the AT allowable state. In addition, for the entire range of lottery values generated by the lottery value generating means 103a, the range of values for winning the AT right (winning the lottery with the number of games added) and the range of values for not winning the AT right are the winning combination lottery table 671. In the lottery value determination determination means 103b, whether or not the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation means 103a based on the start of the game is added to the number of games in the AT allowable state to perform the lottery. Also used to determine.

Further, in the winning combination lottery table 671, some lottery values are set to be duplicated in winning a plurality of winning combinations, so that the lottery value determination determining means 103b is the total lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a. The winning combination group shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is configured when the range is determined, that is, as the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. Of the winning combination groups shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, for the winning combination group composed of a plurality of combinations, when an internal winning is made, the symbol combinations related to all the combinations constituting the winning combination group are on the winning line. It will be in a state where it is allowed to be aligned.

Further, when the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" are won in the AT non-permissible state, the AT permissible winning is achieved, and the slot machine 1 is set to the AT permissible state by the AT permissible state setting means 100c. Then, when the state shifts to the AT allowable state, it becomes a chance zone, and when the clear condition is satisfied in the chance zone, the initial game number is determined by the initial game number distribution lottery using the AT initial game number distribution table 673 (FIG. 4). This is done by means 100e. In addition, if the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" are won in the AT allowable state (AT period: see FIG. 17), the AT right is won (the number of games is added to the lottery), and the AT addition lottery table 674 (Fig. Based on 4), the lottery for adding the number of games is performed by the additional lottery means 100f.

In this embodiment, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is composed of a storage area (used area) such as a game program for storing game programs and data related to the progress of the game, and an area other than this (non-used area). The data related to the progress of the game and the other data are clearly separated. In the unused area, for example, programs and data for performing fraud determination are stored. The data of the above-mentioned combination lottery table 671 is stored in a storage area such as a game program in the storage area of the ROM 67.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, in each game state (RT0 to RT4), a lottery value in a predetermined range is associated with each winning combination group in advance, but if the game is won in the AT non-allowable state, AT is allowed. The same data (lottery value) is associated with the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2", in which the number of games is added to the lottery when the game shifts to the state and the player wins in the AT allowable state, regardless of the set value. There is. That is, the lottery value determined to be the AT allowable winning by the lottery value determination determining means 103b in the game in the AT game non-allowable state is the same regardless of the type of the set value, and the AT game allowable state (AT period: FIG. 7). The lottery value determined by the lottery value determination determination means 103b to win the AT right (winning the lottery with the number of games added) in the game in (see) is the same regardless of the type of set value. Further, the lottery values of the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" are set to the same values in each game state (RT0 to RT4).

With this configuration, the expected value for AT allowable winning does not change depending on the set value set by the setting control means 101 and the type of RT state, so that the player always has a uniform expectation for AT allowable winning. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(5) Decision result storage means 104
The determination result storage means 104 of FIG. 4 stores the determination result by the lottery value determination determination unit 103b in the determination result storage area 652. For example, a unique hexadecimal combination number is assigned to each type of replay combination and small combination (type of combination name). Then, the determination result storage means 104 corresponds to the combination number assigned to the combination (including the case of loss) constituting the winning combination group, which is the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, in the determination result storage area 652. Store in the data area.

(6) Stop control means 105
The stop control means 105 of FIG. 4 uses the stop table 672 of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R based on the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R by the player and the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. It controls the stop. In order to win a prize in the winning combination group determined by the winning combination group 103, the stop control means 105 basically draws the constituent symbols within the pullable range of all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Stop control is performed to stop at the middle stage). Since the allowable number of sliding frames (retractable range: usually, maximum of 4 frames) is set for each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, if the operation timing does not match, the winning combination will be applied to the winning line. In some cases, it may not be possible to align the reels, and in such cases, omissions (non-winning) will occur.

In the winning combination group "NRP", no matter when the symbols constituting the winning symbol combinations "NRP1" to "NRP10" (role name "normal replay") operate the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, It is located in a retractable position. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so that any one of the symbol combinations "NRP1" to "NRP10" is aligned on the winning line.

The winning combination group "RRP1" is composed of two types of role names, "normal replay" and "promotion replay". In this embodiment, when the winning combination group is won, the priority order of the combination names to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the winning combination group is elected, the stop control means 105 preferentially wins the combination name "promotion replay" in the case of "left-> middle-> right" pressing order, and in other cases. Controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning combination name "normal replay" is given priority (see FIG. 9). In this case, the role name "promotion replay" is set so that the symbols constituting the winning symbol combinations "RRP1" to "RRP3" can be retracted at any time when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. Have been placed. Therefore, at the time of winning the winning combination group, in the case of the pressing order of "left → middle → right", any one of the symbol combinations "RRP1" to "RRP3" is always aligned on the winning line. On the other hand, the role name "normal replay" is arranged at a position where the symbols constituting the winning symbol combinations "NRP1" to "NRP10" can be retracted regardless of the timing of operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, at the time of winning the winning combination group, if the push order is other than "left → middle → right", one of the symbol combinations "NRP1" to "NRP10" is always aligned with the winning line. Since the role name "promotion replay" is related to the transition to high-accuracy RT (RT4), in the winning role group "RRP1", the push order of "left → middle → right" is advantageous for the player. It will be in order.

The winning combination group "RRP2" is composed of three types of role names "normal replay", "promotion replay", and "CH1". In this embodiment, when the winning combination group is elected, the priority order of the combination names to be preferentially arranged according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the winning combination group is elected, the stop control means 105 preferentially wins the winning combination name "promotion replay" in the case of "left-> right-> middle" pressing order, and in other cases. Controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning combination name "normal replay" is given priority (see FIG. 9). Since the role name "promotion replay" is not missed, when the winning combination group is elected, if the push order is "left → right → middle", be sure to use any of the symbol combinations "RRP1" to "RRP3". Are on the winning line. On the other hand, since the role name "normal replay" is not missed, when the winning combination group is elected, if the push order is other than "left → right → middle", the symbol combination "NRP1" to "NRP10" must be used. One of them will be on the winning line. Here, the symbol combination "CH1" is a symbol combination that constitutes the winning combination group, but is not actually aligned. In addition, since the role name "promotion replay" is related to the transition to high-accuracy RT (RT4), in the winning role group "RRP2", the push order of "left → right → middle" is advantageous for the player. It will be in order.

The winning combination group "RRP3" is composed of three types of role names "normal replay", "promotion replay" and "CH2". In this embodiment, when the winning combination group is won, the priority order of the combination names to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the winning combination group is elected, the stop control means 105 preferentially wins the winning combination name "promotion replay" in the case of "middle-> left-> right" pressing order, and in other cases. Controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning combination name "normal replay" is given priority (see FIG. 9). Since the role name "promotion replay" will not be missed, when the winning combination group is elected, if the push order is "middle → left → right", be sure to use one of the symbol combinations "RRP1" to "RRP3". Are on the winning line. On the other hand, since the role name "normal replay" is not missed, when the winning combination group is elected, if the push order is other than "middle → left → right", the symbol combination "NRP1" to "NRP10" must be used. One of them will be on the winning line. Here, the symbol combination "CH2" is a symbol combination that constitutes the winning combination group, but is not actually aligned. Since the role name "promotion replay" is related to the transition to high-accuracy RT (RT4), in the winning role group "RRP3", the push order of "middle-> left-> right" is advantageous for the player. It will be in order.

The winning combination group "RRP4" is composed of three types of role names "normal replay", "promotion replay" and "CH3". In this embodiment, when the winning combination group is won, the priority order of the combination names to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the winning combination group is elected, the stop control means 105 preferentially wins the winning combination name "promotion replay" in the case of "middle-> right-> left" pressing order, and in other cases. Controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning combination name "normal replay" is given priority (see FIG. 9). Since the role name "promotion replay" will not be missed, when the winning combination group is elected, if the push order is "middle → right → left", be sure to use one of the symbol combinations "RRP1" to "RRP3". Are on the winning line. On the other hand, since the role name "normal replay" is not missed, when the winning combination group is elected, if the push order is other than "middle-> right-> left", the symbol combination "NRP1" to "NRP10" must be used. One of them will be on the winning line. Here, the symbol combination "CH3" is a symbol combination that constitutes the winning combination group, but is not actually aligned. In addition, since the role name "promotion replay" is related to the transition to high-accuracy RT (RT4), in the winning role group "RRP4", the push order of "middle-> right-> left" is advantageous to the player. It will be in order.

The winning combination group "RRP5" is composed of three types of role names "normal replay", "promotion replay", and "CH4". In this embodiment, when the winning combination group is won, the priority order of the combination names to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the winning combination group is elected, the stop control means 105 preferentially wins the winning combination name "promotion replay" in the case of "right → left → middle" pressing order, and in other cases. Controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning combination name "normal replay" is given priority (see FIG. 9). Since the role name "promotion replay" is not missed, when the winning combination group is elected, if the push order is "right → left → middle", be sure to use any of the symbol combinations "RRP1" to "RRP3". Are on the winning line. On the other hand, since the role name "normal replay" is not missed, when the winning combination group is elected, if the push order is other than "right → left → middle", the symbol combination "NRP1" to "NRP10" must be used. One of them will be on the winning line. Here, the symbol combination "CH4" is a symbol combination that constitutes the winning combination group, but is not actually aligned. In addition, since the role name "promotion replay" is related to the transition to high-accuracy RT (RT4), in the winning role group "RRP5", the push order of "right → left → middle" is advantageous for the player. It will be in order.

The winning combination group "RRP6" is composed of three types of role names "normal replay", "promotion replay", and "CH5". In this embodiment, when the winning combination group is won, the priority order of the combination names to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the winning combination group is elected, the stop control means 105 preferentially wins the combination name "promotion replay" in the case of "right → middle → left" pressing order, and in other cases. Controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning combination name "normal replay" is given priority (see FIG. 9). Since the role name "promotion replay" is not missed, when the winning combination group is elected, if the push order is "right → middle → left", be sure to use any of the symbol combinations "RRP1" to "RRP3". Are on the winning line. On the other hand, since the role name "normal replay" is not missed, when the winning combination group is elected, if the push order is other than "right → middle → left", the symbol combination "NRP1" to "NRP10" must be used. One of them will be on the winning line. Here, the symbol combination "CH5" is a symbol combination that constitutes the winning combination group, but is not actually aligned. In addition, since the role name "promotion replay" is related to the transition to high-accuracy RT (RT4), in the winning role group "RRP6", the push order of "right → left → middle" is advantageous for the player. It will be in order.

The winning combination group "DRP1" is composed of two types of combination names, "normal replay" and "fall replay". In this embodiment, when the winning combination group is won, the priority order of the combination names to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, in the stop control means 105, when the winning combination group is elected, if the first stop is the push order of the left reel 13L, the combination name "normal replay" is given priority, and in other cases. Controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning combination name "falling replay" is given priority (see FIG. 9). In this case, the role name "falling replay" is set so that the symbols constituting the winning symbol combinations "DRP1" to "DRP2" can be retracted at any time when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. Since they are arranged, when the winning combination group is elected, if the first stop is a push order other than the left reel 13L, any one of the symbol combinations "DRP1" to "DRP2" is always aligned with the winning line. On the other hand, since the winning combination name "normal replay" is not missed, if the first stop is the push order of the left reel 13L at the time of winning the winning combination group, the symbol combinations "NRP1" to "NRP10" must be used. One of them will be on the winning line. In addition, since the role name "falling replay" is related to the transition from the high accuracy RT (RT4) to the first low accuracy RT (RT1), the winning combination group "DRP1" won the role name "normal replay". The first stop is the push order of the left reel 13L, which is advantageous to the player.

The winning combination group "DRP2" is composed of three types of combination names "normal replay", "falling replay", and "CH1". In this embodiment, when the winning combination group is won, the priority order of the combination names to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the winning combination group is elected, the stop control means 105 preferentially wins the combination name "normal replay" when the first stop is in the push order of the middle reel 13M, and in other cases. Controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning combination name "falling replay" is given priority (see FIG. 9). Since the winning combination name "normal replay" is not missed, if the first stop is the push order of the middle reel 13M at the time of winning the winning combination group, it must be one of the symbol combinations "NRP1" to "NRP10". Are on the winning line. On the other hand, since the winning combination name "falling replay" is not missed, if the first stop is a push order other than the middle reel 13M at the time of winning the winning combination group, the symbol combinations "DRP1" to "DRP2" must be used. One of them will be on the winning line. Here, the symbol combination "CH1" is a symbol combination that constitutes the winning combination group, but is not actually aligned. In addition, since the role name "falling replay" is related to the transition from the high accuracy RT (RT4) to the first low accuracy RT (RT1), the winning combination group "DRP2" won the role name "normal replay". The first stop is the push order of the middle reel 13M, which is advantageous to the player.

The winning combination group "DRP3" is composed of three types of combination names "normal replay", "fall replay" and "CH2". In this embodiment, when the winning combination group is won, the priority order of the combination names to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the winning combination group is elected, the stop control means 105 preferentially wins the combination name "normal replay" when the first stop is in the push order of the right reel 13R, and in other cases. Controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning combination name "falling replay" is given priority (see FIG. 9). Since the winning combination name "normal replay" is not missed, if the first stop is the push order of the right reel 13R at the time of winning the winning combination group, it must be one of the symbol combinations "NRP1" to "NRP10". Are on the winning line. On the other hand, since the winning combination name "falling replay" is not missed, if the first stop is a push order other than the right reel 13R at the time of winning the winning combination group, the symbol combinations "DRP1" to "DRP2" must be used. One of them will be on the winning line. Here, the symbol combination "CH2" is a symbol combination that constitutes the winning combination group, but is not actually aligned. Since the role name "falling replay" is related to the transition from the high-accuracy RT (RT4) to the first low-accuracy RT (RT1), the winning combination group "DRP3" won the role name "normal replay". The first stop is the push order of the right reel 13R, which is advantageous to the player.

The winning combination group "CHRP1" is composed of the role name "cherry RP". When the winning group is elected, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that any one of the symbol combinations "CH1" to "CH14" is aligned with the winning line (see FIG. 9). .. The role name "Cherry RP" is arranged so that the symbols constituting the winning symbol combinations "CH1" to "CH14" can be retracted regardless of the timing of operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. There is. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, any one of the symbol combinations "CH1" to "CH14" is always aligned with the winning line.

The winning combination group "CHRP2" is composed of two types of combination names "cherry RP" and "NRP1". When the winning combination group is elected, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the combination name "cherry RP" wins preferentially regardless of the push order. .. The role name "Cherry RP" will not be missed, so if you win the winning combination group, the symbol combinations "CH1" to "CH14" will always occur regardless of when you operate the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Any one of them will be on the winning line. Here, the symbol combination "NRP1" is a symbol combination that is a constituent of the winning combination group but is not actually aligned.

The winning combination group "WMRP1" is composed of symbol combinations "WM1" to "WM4". When the corresponding winning group is elected, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that any one of the symbol combinations "WM1" to "WM4" is aligned with the winning line (see FIG. 9). .. The constituent symbols of the symbol combinations "WM1" to "WM4" are arranged at positions where they can be retracted regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, any one of the symbol combinations "WM1" to "WM4" is always aligned with the winning line.

The winning combination group "WMRP2" is composed of symbol combinations "WM3" to "WM6". When the winning group is elected, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that any one of the symbol combinations "WM3" to "WM6" is aligned with the winning line (see FIG. 9). .. The constituent symbols of the symbol combinations "WM3" to "WM6" are arranged at positions where they can be retracted regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, any one of the symbol combinations "WM3" to "WM6" is always aligned with the winning line.

The winning combination group "SCH" is composed of the combination names "middle cherry" and "AT role A to AT role D" NRP1. When the winning combination group is elected, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the combination name "middle cherry" wins preferentially regardless of the push order. .. For the role name "middle-stage cherry", any of the symbol combinations "SCH1" to "SCH56" is aligned on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. Here, the combination names "AT combination A to AT combination D" are constituents of the winning combination group, but are not actually aligned.

The winning combination group "SP1" is composed of the role name "chance eye A". In the corresponding winning group, the symbols constituting the symbol combinations "SPA1" to "SPA4" to be won are arranged at positions where they can be retracted regardless of the timing of operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so that any one of the symbol combinations "SPA1" to "SPA4" is aligned on the winning line.

The winning combination group "SP2" is composed of the role name "chance eye B". In the corresponding winning group, the symbols constituting the symbol combinations "SPB1" to "SPB4" to be won are arranged at positions where they can be retracted regardless of the timing of operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so that any one of the symbol combinations "SPB1" to "SPB4" is aligned on the winning line.

The winning combination group "CBE1" is composed of the combination name "Right-up bell". In the corresponding winning group, the symbols constituting the symbol combinations "BE1" to "BE2" to be won are arranged at positions where they can be retracted regardless of the timing of operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so that any one of the symbol combinations "BE1" to "BE2" is aligned on the winning line.

The winning combination group "CBE2" is composed of the combination name "lower bell". In the corresponding winning group, the symbols constituting the symbol combinations "BE4" to "BE11" to be won are arranged at positions where they can be retracted regardless of the timing of operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so that any one of the symbol combinations "BE4" to "BE11" is aligned on the winning line.

Pushing order bell (winning combination group "BEAL1"-"BEAL4", "BEAC1"-"BEAC4", "BEAR1"-"BEAR4", "BEBL1"-"BEBL4", "BEBC1"-"BEBC4", "BEBR1" ~ "BEBR4") are configured so that the winning combination is different depending on the pushing order.

For example, when the winning combination group "BEAL1" is won, the stop control means 105 has the combination name "right" with the highest payout when the first stop reel is in the push order of the left reel 13L (when the push order is correct). Stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that the "rising bell" is given priority in winning a prize. Since the role is a role that is not missed (non-winning), be sure to win a prize. On the other hand, in the stop control means 105, when the first stop reel is in a push order other than the left reel 13L (when the push order is incorrect), the reel 13L is given priority so that the winning combination name "AT combination A" is won. , 13M, 13R stop control is performed. Since the winning combination is a winning combination that is not missed (non-winning), one of the constituent symbol combinations "AT1" to "AT8" must be won. In the case of the winning combination group "BEAL1", the pushing order in which the winning combination name "right-up bell" with the highest payout is aligned with the winning line (the left reel 13L is the first stop) is a pushing order that is advantageous to the player.

Other winning groups of push order bells "BEAL2"-"BEAL4", "BEAC1"-"BEAC4", "BEAR1"-"BEAR4", "BEBL1"-"BEBL4", "BEBC1"-"BEBC4", " As with the winning combination group "BEAL1", the priority roles of "BEBR1" to "BEBR4" are different depending on the pushing order. That is, in these winning combination groups, of the 6 push orders, 2 (the first stop reel is the correct answer) wins 100% and 8 cards are paid out, and 4 ways (the first stop reel is the wrong answer). Will win 100% and one will be paid out.

(7) Notification display control means 106
The notification display control means 106 of FIG. 4 controls the notification on the notification display 60 so that the notification mode is determined by the notification mode determining means 107.

(8) Notification mode determining means 107
The notification mode determination means 107 of FIG. 4 determines the notification mode on the notification display 60 based on the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, the state of the slot machine 1 (non-AT, AT preparation, AT), and the like. It is the one to decide. Regarding the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 107, a command capable of specifying the type is created by the command creating means 108 and transmitted to the sub-control board 73. For example, during the chance zone (initial RT (RT0), 1st low probability RT (RT1), 2nd low probability RT (RT2), 3rd low probability RT (RT3)), push order bell (winning combination group "BEAL1") ~ "BEAL4", "BEAC1" ~ "BEAC4", "BEAR1" ~ "BEAR4", "BEBL1" ~ "BEBL4", "BEBC1" ~ "BEBC4", "BEBR1" ~ "BEBR4") , When a lottery is won with the probability of Bell Navi occurrence shown in FIG. 16 or during the AT preparation period (initial RT (RT0), 1st low probability RT (RT1), 2nd low probability RT (RT2), 3rd low probability If you are internally elected to a promotion replay (winning role group "RRP1" to "RRP6") to RT (RT3)), or during the AT period (high probability RT (RT4)), push order bell (winning role group "BEAL1") ~ "BEAL4", "BEAC1" ~ "BEAC4", "BEAR1" ~ "BEAR4", "BEBL1" ~ "BEBL4", "BEBC1" ~ "BEBC4", "BEBR1" ~ "BEBR4"), fallable replay ( When the winning combination groups "DRP1" to "DRP2") are internally elected, the notification mode is determined to notify the advantageous push order. In this embodiment, one of the two 7-segment LEDs of the notification display 60 changes to a notification mode that suggests the next stop operation when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are stopped. It is configured as follows. On the other hand, the other 7-segment LED is for specifying the type of notification mode, and is configured to continue the same notification from the notification to the final stop. As a method of notifying the pressing order, for example, when only a specific segment out of seven segments is turned on, the left stop switch 21L is turned on, and when only another segment different from the specific segment is turned on, the middle stop switch 21M is turned on. The lighting location of the segment is associated with the types of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the corresponding segment is lit when the push order is notified.

(9) Command creation means 108
The command creating means 108 of FIG. 4 has various information such as information on the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103, information on the operation of operating instruments operated by players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. Is to generate a command for transmitting the information of the above to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71). Then, the command generated by the command creating means 108 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 by the command transmitting means 113 as described later. The sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the command sent from the main control board 63. In other words, the command creating means 108 creates a command instructing the effect content to be executed on the sub-control board 73.

Further, the command creating means 108 creates a command corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60 based on the state of the slot machine 1 and the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. For example, a command (for example, "$ 01" in the case of the winning combination group name "NRP") that can specify the type of the combination that constitutes the combination lottery result (winning combination group) of the combination lottery means 103 is created and for notification. A command that can specify the type of notification mode of the display 60 (for example, "0 (notification mode that nothing is notified)" if "cherry" is won in the case of non-ART in the initial RT (RT0)). create.

(10) Reel detecting means 109
The reel detecting means 109 of FIG. 4 transmits the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R for driving the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. The rotation positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected based on the number of supplied pulses. In this case, the reel detecting means 109 has a symbol located at a predetermined reference position (for example, in the middle of the display window 11 in this embodiment) when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and when the rotation is stopped. Detect each corresponding frame number.

(11) Symbol determination means 110
In the symbol determination means 110 of FIG. 4, the display mode of the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R which are stopped and stopped by the stop control means 105 is predetermined based on the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is determined whether or not the display mode is the same, and it is determined whether or not the display result of the symbol when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped is the predetermined winning mode.

(12) Payout control means 111
The payout control means 111 of FIG. 4 grants a predetermined privilege (profit) to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination means 110, and the symbol determination means 110 determines that any combination has been won. When the prize is paid out, the hopper unit 43 is operated after the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit (for example, 50 in this embodiment) to correspond to the winning combination. Profit is given to the player by paying out as many medals as the number paid out. Further, the payout control means 111 increases the credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as the medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

Further, the payout control means 111 validates the winning line of the next game on the assumption that a predetermined number (3 medals) of medals have been inserted when it is determined by the symbol determining means 110 that the winning combination has been won.

(13) Medal control means 112
The medal control means 112 of FIG. 4 switches between medal acceptance and non-acceptance by controlling the operation of the medal selector 48.

(14) Command transmitting means 113
The command transmitting means 113 of FIG. 4 one-way transmits a command including various information created by the command creating means 108 from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73. In this case, the game state (RT0 to RT4), the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, the symbol determination result by the symbol determination means 110, the rotation / stop state of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, and the payout of medals by the payout control means 111. A command including information indicating the state of the slot machine 1 such as the state is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

Further, the command transmitting means 113 transmits a command including data indicating a detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, an operating state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17, and the like to the sub control board 73. Further, the command transmitting means 113 transmits a command including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R have been operated by the player to the sub-control board 73.

(15) Allowable state ratio calculation means 114
Four 7-segment LEDs (not shown) are mounted on the main control board 63, and various ratios such as the stay ratio in the AT allowable state (allowable state stay ratio) can be displayed by the 7-segment LED. .. The permissible state ratio calculating means 114 calculates the permissible state stay ratio among various ratios. In this case, the permissible state ratio calculation means 114 adds the count value of the total number of games counter 655 by 1 each time one game is digested. The counter 655 is basically not cleared and continues to be added semi-permanently for each game digestion. Further, the permissible state ratio calculating means 114 determines for each game whether or not the game is set to the AT permissible state by the AT permissible state setting means 100c, and the game (1) set to the AT permissible state. Each time the game) is exhausted, the count value of the total allowable period game number counter 656 is added by 1. Like the total number of games counter 655, the total number of games counter 656 is basically configured so as not to be cleared. Then, the permissible state ratio calculating means 114 calculates the ratio of the period in which the slot machine 1 is in the AT permissible state based on the count value of the total game number counter 655 and the count value of the total permissible period game number counter 65. This ratio is stored in the permissible state stay ratio storage area 657.

Further, the permissible state ratio calculating means 114 calculates this ratio in the process from the stop of all reels 13L, 13M, 13R to the end of the game in each game, and the calculated value is set to the permissible state. The stay ratio storage area 657 is overwritten and stored. In addition, instead of calculating each game, it may be calculated at a predetermined opportunity such as when the reset switch 52 is pressed to display the ratio. At this time, when the reset switch 52 is pressed, the ratio is calculated based on the count value stored in the total game number counter 655 and the count value stored in the total allowable period game number counter 656. .. In this way, the permissible state ratio calculating means 114 calculates the permissible state stay ratio at the display timing instead of every game, so that an excessive burden can be eliminated in the normal game processing, and the processing efficiency can be reduced. It is possible to ensure the fairness of the game machine while trying to make it. Further, the ratio may be calculated every time the total number of games reaches a certain period, and the number of times when the total number of games exceeds a certain value (for example, 60%) may be stored.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub-control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub control board 73 of FIG. 4 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 63 and performs an effect according to the operation and state of the main control board 63. The sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 (see FIG. 3) and various functions realized by controlling the hardware.

(1) Command receiving means 200
The command receiving means 200 of FIG. 4 receives commands including various information transmitted by the command transmitting means 113 of the main control board 63. When the command receiving means 200 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 63, the command receiving means 200 notifies each function provided in the sub control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production content determination means 201
The effect content determining means 201 of FIG. 4 is for determining the content of the effect according to the command received by the command receiving means 200. Specifically, the moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 can be determined from the effect patterns set in advance according to the progress of the game, the result of the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 103, and the speakers 31L and 31R. The music and sound to be played are determined, and the effects such as blinking the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually are determined. In this case, the effect content determining means 201 determines the effect content to execute the notification effect corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60.

For example, the effect content determining means 201 determines the effect content to display an advantageous push order on the liquid crystal display 27 when the push order bell and the fallable replay are internally won during AT. Further, when the effect content determining means 201 internally wins one of the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" in each game state (RT0 to RT4), the liquid crystal display 27 displays "chance !!" or the like. The content of the production is decided to display the characters of and suggest the transition to the chance zone. Also, during the chance zone, clearing conditions may be suggested, such as "Don't put out the push order navigation in the XX game" or "Don't pull the push order bell in the XX game".

Then, the effect content determining means 201 transmits a signal including data related to the determined effect content to the display control means 202 and the voice control means 203.

(3) Display control means 202
The display control means 202 of FIG. 4 displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determining means 201, and displays the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp unit 37L. , 37R and other light sources are controlled to blink all at once or individually.

(4) Voice control means 203
The voice control means 203 of FIG. 4 controls such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting voice based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determining means 201. ..

In this embodiment, the background color of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is changed according to the type of the gaming state to suggest the type of the current gaming state (RT0 to RT4). You may. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the player because it is easy to establish the clearing condition when the player shifts to the chance zone. In addition, when the winning combination group "CHRP1" and "CHRP2" related to the transition of the second low probability RT (RT2) are internally elected, or the winning combination group "WMRP1" related to the transition of the third low probability RT (RT3), When the "WMRP2" is internally won, the liquid crystal display 27 may display an image capable of identifying the type of the winning combination. In this case as well, the effect content determination means 201 determines the effect content.

Even if you win the winning combination groups "CHRP1" and "CHRP2" and the winning combination groups "WMRP1" and "WMRP2", you will not be transferred to the 2nd low probability RT (RT2) or 3rd low probability RT (RT3). There may be cases. In this way, since the player can predict the type of the game state but does not completely know it, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered due to the fact that the difficulty of clearing the chance zone is high. be able to. Further, in this case, when the background color of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 suggests the type of the gaming state, the background color that is easily selected in the specific type of the gaming state is set, and then another type is set. It suffices to make it possible to determine the background color even in the gaming state of.

Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, the difficulty level of the clearing condition in the chance zone changes depending on the type of the gaming state when the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" are won, so that the player is in the gaming state. The game will be played while paying attention to the type, and the player's interest can be improved without the game becoming monotonous. In addition, in the chance zone, by making it a clear condition that the advantageous push order notification at the time of winning the push order bell is not executed during the predetermined game period, a clear goal can be set in the chance zone, which is a hobby for the player. It can be improved.

In addition, the winning combination groups "CHRP1" and "CHRP2" for the transition to the second low probability RT (RT2) and the winning combination groups "WMRP1" and "WMRP2" for the transition to the third low probability RT (RT3). Since it is composed of different roles, it is possible to predict the type of the game state of the transition destination by the type of the winning combination group. In this case, since it is possible to predict the degree of expectation of granting the AT period when the player shifts to the chance zone, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

In addition, the main control board is generally designed to have high security and to prevent fraud, depending on whether or not the AT allowed state is set to allow AT games that are advantageous to the player, and the lottery for adding the number of games during the AT period. It is determined by 63 (lottery value determination determination means 103b). Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to cheat on the AT game, and by collectively performing control on the AT game on the main control board 63, it is possible to efficiently take measures against fraud against the AT game.

In addition, if the winning combination groups "CHRP1" and "CHRP2" are won, the gaming state shifts to the second low probability RT (RT2), and if the winning combination groups "WMRP1" and "WMRP2" are won, the gaming state is the third low probability. By shifting to RT (RT3), the winning combination can tell the type of game state of the transfer destination and predict the difficulty level of the clearing conditions when shifting to the chance zone, so it is a hobby of the player. It can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, it is a clear condition that the advantageous push order notification at the time of winning the push order bell is not executed within the predetermined game period in the chance zone. In this way, the difficulty level of the clearing condition of the chance zone is changed by changing either the period of the chance zone or the probability that an advantageous push order is notified when the push order bell is won, depending on the type of the gaming state. be able to.

Further, in this embodiment, the degree of expectation of granting the AT period differs depending on the gaming state at the time of transition to the chance zone, and (i) initial RT (RT0), first low probability RT (RT1) (ii) second low. Probability RT (RT2) (iii) The third low-probability RT (RT3) is configured so that the expectation of granting the AT period increases in this order, and the winning of the transition to the third low-probability RT (RT3). It is configured so that the winning probabilities of the winning role groups "CHRP1" and "CHRP2" related to the transition to the second low probability RT (RT2) are higher than the winning probabilities of the role groups "WMRP1" and "WMRP2". That is, the game state in which it is easy to shift to the chance zone where the expectation of granting the AT period is high, the more difficult it is to shift to the game state. In this way, if a winning combination group with a low winning probability is elected, the gaming state shifts to an expected advantageous chance zone, so that the player's interest can be improved.

Further, since the allowable state stay ratio can be displayed by the 7-segment LED mounted on the main control board 63, it can be determined whether or not the game machine actually has the designed allowable state stay ratio. .. Therefore, it is possible to determine the abnormality or fraud of the game machine before the game machine is actually given an excessive privilege in the AT game and the abnormality or fraud of the game machine needs to be determined. The fairness of the opportunity increases. Further, since the 7-segment LED is usually mounted on the main control board 63 that is tightly sealed in the board case, it is necessary to prevent the ratio display from being illegally operated to display a ratio different from the actual one. Can be done.

Further, in this embodiment, the permissible state stay ratio calculation means 114 calculates the permissible state stay ratio in each game, overwrites this in the permissible state stay ratio storage area 657, stores it again, and then stays in the permissible state. At the timing when the reset switch 52 for displaying the ratio is operated, the allowable state stay ratio stored in the allowable state stay ratio storage area 657 at this time is displayed. In this way, regardless of the timing at which the allowable state stay ratio is displayed, it can be easily displayed by performing the process of reading the data. Therefore, for example, the timing at which another process such as the setting change process or the setting confirmation process occurs. Even if the processing related to the display of the permissible state stay ratio is performed, there is no load, and the permissible state stay ratio can be preferably displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the combination lottery means 103 performs the combination lottery in the game in the AT non-allowable state in which the AT game is not allowed, whether or not the AT is allowed in the AT game which is advantageous to the player. It is determined by the same lottery value as the lottery value used for. That is, the lottery value for the winning combination lottery, which is generally designed to be highly secure and difficult to cheat on the main control board 63, is one-to-one with the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103 and whether or not the AT is allowed to win. It is associated with each other, and whether or not the AT right is won (the number of games is added to the lottery) is associated one-to-one. Therefore, whether or not the AT is allowed to be won is uniquely determined based on the lottery value generated based on the start of the game, and further, whether or not the AT right is won is uniquely determined, which makes it difficult to cheat the AT game. be able to.

<Second Embodiment>
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20, focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

The difference between this embodiment and the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above is that the configuration of the gaming state is mainly different. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted by adding the same reference numerals.

In the first embodiment, five types of game states, RT0 to RT4, were provided, but in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the initial RT (RT0) and the fourth low probability RT (RT5) And the 5th low accuracy RT (RT6) are provided. In addition, as the winning combination groups, small winning combination groups "cherry" and "watermelon" will be newly established. Then, if the winning combination group "Cherry" is won at the initial RT (RT0), the process shifts to the 4th low probability RT (RT5), and if the winning combination group "Watermelon" is won at the initial RT (RT0), the 5th low probability Move to RT (RT6). The 4th low probability RT (RT5) shifts to the initial RT (RT0) when 10 games are digested after the transition, and the 5th low probability RT (RT6) shifts to the initial RT (RT6) when 5 games are digested after the transition. It shifts to RT0) (see FIG. 19). In this embodiment, even if the winning combination groups "CHRP1", "CHRP2", "WMRP1", and "WMRP2" provided as the transitional combination of the gaming state in the first embodiment are won, the gaming state does not shift. ..

The newly added winning combination groups "Cherry" and "Watermelon" are eligible for the combination lottery in any of the initial RT (RT0), the 4th low probability RT (RT5), and the 5th low probability RT (RT6). There is. In each of these game states, the lottery values other than the winning combination groups "cherry" and "watermelon" are the same as the lottery values (see FIG. 12) of the initial RT (RT0) of the first embodiment. On the other hand, for the winning combination group "cherry", as shown in FIG. 19, the lottery value is "500" in any of the initial RT (RT0), the 4th low probability RT (RT5), and the 5th low probability RT (RT6). Is set to. Further, for the winning combination group "watermelon", the lottery value is set to "100" in any of the initial RT (RT0), the fourth low probability RT (RT5), and the fifth low probability RT (RT6). Both of these lottery values are set to values common to each set value. Further, a part of the lottery value (35414) of the loss of the first embodiment is assigned to these lottery values, and the entire lottery value range is configured not to change. Even if the winning combination group "cherry" or "watermelon" is won in the 4th low probability RT (RT5) or the 5th low probability RT (RT6), the game state does not shift and the predetermined number of games (the first). 4 Low accuracy RT: 10 games, 5th low accuracy RT: 5 games) is digested, and the initial RT (RT0) is started.

Similar to the first embodiment, the chance zone control means 100d has a clear condition (chance zone) based on the type of game state at the time of winning of the winning combination groups “SP1” and “SP2” that triggered the transition of the chance zone. Set the number of games, push order navigation probability).

For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the game state when the winning combination group "SP1" or "SP2" is won is the initial RT (RT0), the chance zone control means 100d is in the chance zone. The number of games is determined by lottery within the range of 5 to 15 games, and the probability of giving an advantageous push order notification at the time of winning the push order bell is set to 1/5 during the period of the chance zone. Further, the chance zone control means 100d draws the number of games in the chance zone when the game state when the winning combination group "SP1" or "SP2" is won is the 4th low probability RT (RT5). Therefore, it is determined within the range of 15 to 20 games, and the probability of performing advantageous push order notification at the time of winning the push order bell is set to 1/10 during the period of the chance zone. Further, when the game state when the winning combination group "SP1" or "SP2" is won is the 5th low probability RT (RT6), the chance zone control means 100d sets the number of games in the chance zone to 5. While deciding on the game, the probability of notifying an advantageous push order when the push order bell is internally won within the period of the chance zone is set to 1/10.

When the chance zone clearing condition set by the chance zone control means 100d is satisfied, the initial duration of the AT period (initial number of games) is set by the initial game number determination means 100e, and the AT period is given. To.

In the first embodiment, the number of medals possessed is increased by shifting to the high-accuracy RT (RT4) and becoming ART during the AT period, but in this embodiment, the winning probability of the re-game combination is high. Highly set high probability RT (RT4) is not provided. Therefore, it is preferable to lower the probability of loss and set the probability of winning the push order bell higher accordingly. In this way, in the AT non-allowable state, although the push order bell is won with high probability, the advantageous push order is not notified, so the number of medals possessed is reduced, but the AT allowable state (AT period). ), Since the advantageous push order is notified when the push order bell is won, it becomes a so-called AT machine in which the number of medals possessed increases.

According to this embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained in the configuration in which the high probability RT (RT4) having a high probability of winning the re-game combination is not provided.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the first embodiment described above, in the initial RT (RT0) and the first low probability RT (RT1), the winning combination groups "CHRP1", "CHRP2", "WMRP1", and "WMRP2" related to the transition of the gaming state. Although the same lottery value is set in each of the set values, the lottery value may be different depending on the set value, for example, the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability of these winning combination groups. In this way, it is possible to provide a setting difference for the transition to the AT allowable state and the granting of the AT period.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the push order navigation probability in the chance zone is configured to be uniquely determined by the gaming state at the time of winning of the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2". It may be decided by lottery according to the game state at the time of winning of "SP1" and "SP2". In this case, the average value of the determined push order navigation probabilities may be different depending on the gaming state.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the transition from the first low-accuracy RT (RT1) to the high-accuracy RT (RT4) is performed, but other gaming states (initial RT (RT0), second low-accuracy RT) are made. (RT2), 3rd low accuracy RT (RT3)) may be able to shift to high accuracy RT (RT4). In this case, the replay that can be promoted even in other gaming states may be the target of the role lottery.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the AT period is configured to always shift via the chance zone. However, for example, when the winning combination group "SCH" is elected in the AT non-allowable state, the AT is allowed. At the same time as shifting to the state, the initial game of the AT period may be determined by the initial game determining means 100e without going through the chance zone.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the type and number of winning combination groups that shift to other gaming states can be appropriately changed. In addition, the type and number of winning combination groups involved in the transition from the AT non-allowable state to the AT acceptable state can be changed as appropriate.

Further, the AT initial game number distribution table 673 used by the initial game number determining means 100e to determine the initial game number during the AT period and the AT additional lottery table 674 used by the additional lottery means 100f to determine the number of additional games are set in the chance zone. It may be changed according to the type of the game state at the time of winning of the winning combination groups "SP1" and "SP2" that triggered the transition.

Further, in this embodiment, the conditions for clearing the chance zone are configured to change the degree of expectation of granting the AT period depending on both the number of games in the chance zone and the probability of pushing order bell navigation. For example, in each chance zone. The push order bell navigation probability is the same, but the expectation of granting the AT period may be changed by changing at least one of them, such as different numbers of games in the chance zone.

Further, when the push order bell is won during the AT period, the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is configured to notify the "push order" as an advantageous operation mode. For example, the stop switch corresponding to a specific reel is used. When a role is provided to determine whether or not to win an advantageous combination at the operation timing of the 21L, 21M, 21R, the advantageous operation mode notified during the AT period is the operation timing of the specific stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. It doesn't matter. Further, both the pressing order and the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R may be related to an advantageous operation mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the notification display 60 is controlled by the main control board 63 (main control means) has been described, but it may be controlled by a device independent of the sub control board 73.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, but the present invention has been applied to a gaming machine called a parrot, which is a combination of a slot machine and a pachinko machine. Also, when the present invention is applied to such a game machine, a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game value may be adopted. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game in which a computer program is executed. Further, the display means of the present invention may be configured by using an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT to sequentially display a plurality of symbols on the image display device. Further, the number of variable display columns may be two or more, and an optimum number of variable display columns may be configured according to the mode of the game.

A display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns are provided, and the symbols when all the variable display columns are stopped. The present invention can be widely applied to a game machine that gives a player a privilege according to the combination.

1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means) ), 63 ... Main control board (main control means), 73 ... Sub control board (sub control means), 103 ... Combination lottery means,

Claims (2)

The privilege given to the player differs depending on the display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, the stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, and the operation mode of the stop operation means. It has a combination lottery means for determining which of a plurality of combinations including a specific combination has been won, and has a main control means for controlling the progress of the game and control of the production according to the progress of the game. In a game machine provided with a sub-control means for performing
Equipped with multiple game states that can be transferred at a predetermined transition opportunity,
When the result of the combination lottery of the combination lottery means is the result of winning the specific combination, the notification effect is allowed to notify the advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific combination so as to be identifiable. It has an allowable state and a notification effect prohibition state that does not allow the notification effect.
The notification effect allowable state includes a first notification effect allowable state and a second notification effect allow state that is more advantageous than the first notification effect allow state and can be shifted from the first notification effect allow state. And
The first notification effect permissible state has a plurality of transition states having different expectations for transition to the second notification effect permissible state.
The type of the gaming state and the type of the transition state are associated with each other.
The predetermined transition opportunity includes winning a predetermined combination.
Depending on the type of the gaming state, the type of the predetermined combination to be transferred differs.
The main control means
In the transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift from the notification effect prohibition state to the notification effect allowable state based on the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means, when it is determined to shift to the notification effect allowable state, the said Based on the type of the gaming state when it is decided to shift to the notification effect allowable state, the transition state is shifted to the associated transition state .
The gaming state, a game machine, characterized in that as the winning probability of a predetermined combination according to transition low, that is associated with the high migration expectations the transition state. In the first notification effect allowable state, if the state in which the notification effect is not performed at the time of the specific combination winning result continues for a predetermined game period, the state is configured to shift to the second notification effect allowable state.
The plurality of transition states are characterized in that the transition expectation is different because at least one of the length of the predetermined game period and the probability that the notification effect is performed when the specific combination is won is different. The gaming machine according to claim 1 .

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