JP6801883B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some slot machines (so-called rotating cylinder type game machines), which are a kind of game machines, have an advantageous control state like the slot machines described in Patent Document 1, and the probability of winning a re-game combination increases. There is something to control the state to play and the bonus game. In addition, as an advantageous control state, a state in which the degree of expectation of being controlled to a state in which the winning probability of the re-game combination increases is higher than in the normal control state can be considered.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-160844

Nowadays, it is also desired to improve the interest when not controlled by the advantageous control state.
An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest.

The game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems can determine in the game machine that can be controlled to the advantageous control state, the advantageous determination means for determining whether to control the advantageous control state and the advantage of the advantageous control state. The advantage determination means includes a promotion lottery means for performing a promotion lottery, an effect execution means for executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and the advantageous determination means plays a variable game a specific number of times for one cycle period. If a specific condition is satisfied in the cycle period, it is decided to control the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period, and the effect is notified that the control is performed in the advantageous control state. When there are a notification effect and a specific effect, and the specific condition is satisfied in the cycle period and the control is performed in the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period, the timing at which the specific condition is satisfied or the said At the timing after the predetermined number of variable games are performed after the specific condition is satisfied, the notification effect is executed by the effect execution means, and after the notification effect is executed until the control to the advantageous control state. When the variable game is performed once or a plurality of times, the specific effect is executed during a part or all of the period during which the variable game is performed once or a plurality of times, and the advantageous control state is reached. There are a first control state and a second control state that is more advantageous than the first control state, and the first control state is controlled to the second control state as compared with the normal control state. This is a control state in which it is easy to determine that, in the second control state, the output rate is higher than that in the first control state, the specific effect is being executed, and the first control state is completed after the specific effect is completed. When the control state is controlled, if it is determined in the promotion lottery to improve the advantage of the advantageous control state, the advantageous control state controlled after the end of the specific effect is changed from the first control state to the above-mentioned first control state. is changed to the second control state, the gist and Turkey to the improved advantageous degree of advantageous control state is controlled after completion of the specific effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest.

The figure which shows the machine front side of a slot machine. The figure which shows the game state. The figure which shows the production state. The figure which shows the electrical composition of a slot machine. (A) is a diagram showing that the power-up effect is executed after the notification effect is executed until the end of the loop game state, and (b) is the display content of the effect display device when the notification effect is executed. The figures (c) and (d) are diagrams showing the display contents of the effect display device when the power-up effect is executed. The figure which shows various expectations in the 1st loop game state to the 3rd loop game state which can shift from a base game state. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of an effect executed from winning an advantageous permissible lottery in a loop game state to the end of the loop game state.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described. In the present specification, each of the up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear directions refers to each direction when viewed from a player who plays a game on a slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11. The main body cabinet 11 has an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers the opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 13 on the front door 12 capable of executing, for example, an effect of turning on, turning off, or blinking a light emitter. The slot machine 10 is provided with a speaker 14 on the front door 12 capable of executing an effect of outputting sounds such as sound effects, music, and voice. The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 15 capable of executing an effect of displaying an image imitating a character, a character, or the like on the front door 12. As the effect display device 15, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like can be adopted. The slot machine 10 is provided with a substantially quadrangular display window 12a on the front surface of the front door 12 and below the effect display device 15 so that the player can see through the inside of the machine.

The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that the player can see it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a (first reel), a middle reel 16b (second reel), and a right reel 16c (third reel). The reels 16a to 16c are rotating cylinders, which are also called drums. The reels 16a to 16c each include a symbol sequence in which a plurality of symbols are identifiablely arranged along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of symbols are printed along the longitudinal direction around the outside of the reels 16a to 16c. Each of the symbol rows of the reels 16a to 16c contains 21 symbols. There are a plurality of types of symbols. For example, multiple types of symbols include a cherry symbol that imitates a cherry, a watermelon symbol that imitates a watermelon, a bell symbol that imitates a bell, a seven symbol that imitates "7", and a replay symbol that imitates the characters "REPLAY". It is included.

The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that rotates and stops the left reel 16a, an actuator that rotates and stops the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that rotates and stops the right reel 16c. As the actuator for driving the reels 16a to 16c, for example, a stepping motor can be adopted. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by the actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, the symbol sequence (a plurality of types of symbols) that can be visually recognized through the display window 12a is changed, and the variable game is executed. For example, the variation of the symbol sequence is performed in such a manner that the symbol sequence is scrolled vertically from the top to the bottom. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variable game by rotating (operating) reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged. Further, the reel unit 16 detects the left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotation position of the left reel 16a, the middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotation position of the middle reel 16b, and the rotation position of the right reel 16c. It is equipped with a right reel sensor SE3 for this purpose (shown in FIG. 4).

The display window 12a has a size capable of displaying three consecutive symbols in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, a combination of effective stop positions that can determine the stopped symbol combination as a prize by the combination of the stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. Is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of valid stop positions is simply referred to as an effective line NL. In the present embodiment, the effective line NL (combination of effective stop positions) is configured by the middle stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c. The effective line is also called the winning line.

Here, with respect to the symbol, "stop" means that the symbol is stopped in the display window 12a, that is, at any of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position, and is visually displayed to the player. .. Further, "winning" means that the symbol combination for which the prize is determined is displayed on the effective line NL. In the slot machine 10, when a prize is generated, a prize defined for the winning symbol combination is given. The combination other than the combination of valid stop positions is a combination of invalid stop positions (so-called invalid line) in which the displayed symbol combination cannot be determined as a prize. Hereinafter, the "game result derived in the variable game" corresponds to a symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL in the variable game.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal insertion slot 17 for inserting medals as a game medium on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. The bet button 18 is a means for betting medals (hereinafter, referred to as “bet”) from the credits internally stored in the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 includes a checkout button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. The checkout button 19 is a means of operating when refunding the bet medal or the credit internally stored in the slot machine 10.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a start lever 20 as a start operation unit on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 20 is a means for performing a start operation for starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. That is, the reception of the start operation serves as an opportunity to start the variable game. Further, the operation of the start lever 20 that starts the rotation (operation) of the reel (starts the variable game) corresponds to the start operation, and the slot machine 10 starts the variable game based on the start operation.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a left stop button 21a (first stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The left stop button 21a corresponds to the left reel 16a and is a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the left reel 16a. The slot machine 10 includes a middle stop button 21b (second stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The middle stop button 21b corresponds to the middle reel 16b, and is a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the middle reel 16b. The slot machine 10 is provided with a right stop button 21c (third stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The right stop button 21c corresponds to the right reel 16c, and is a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the right reel 16c. As described above, the stop buttons 21a to 21c correspond to a plurality of symbol rows and each separately. In the present embodiment, the stop buttons 21a to 21c correspond to the stop operation units, respectively. As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to stop the rotation (operation) of the reel when the stop button is operated. Further, the operation of the stop button for stopping the rotating (operating) reel corresponds to the stop operation, and in the slot machine 10, the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop operation.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal payout outlet 22 at a lower portion on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a saucer 23 that receives medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 22. The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal selector inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 4). The slot machine 10 is provided with a hopper unit inside the machine capable of paying out medals from the medal payout outlet 22.

The slot machine 10 is provided with an information panel 30 capable of displaying predetermined information on the front surface of the front door 12.
The information panel 30 includes a display unit that can be input. The insertable display unit displays, for example, whether or not the slot machine 10 is in a state in which medals can be inserted, depending on the lighting state of the light emitting body. The information panel 30 includes a replay display unit. The replay display unit displays whether or not the game is a replay, depending on, for example, the lighting state of the light emitting body. The replay will be described later.

The information panel 30 includes a weight display unit. The weight display unit displays whether or not the wait time is in progress depending on, for example, the lighting state of the light emitting body. The wait time is the shortest game time (shortest game time) set so that the number of times the variable game is executed per unit time does not exceed a predetermined number of times. The information panel 30 includes a status display unit. The status display unit displays, for example, an error code or the like so that an error that has occurred in the slot machine 10 can be identified. The information panel 30 includes a 1-bet display unit, a 2-bet display unit, and a 3-bet display unit. In the following description, the 1-bet display unit to the 3-bet display unit may be collectively referred to as a bet display unit. The bet display unit displays the number of bets (number of bets) according to, for example, the lighting state of the three display units constituting the bet display unit. In addition, the information panel 30 includes a credit display unit. The credit display unit displays the number of medals stored as credits inside the machine.

In addition, the information panel 30 includes a payout display unit. As the payout display unit, for example, two 7-segment displays arranged side by side can be adopted. In this case, the payout display unit can be configured to display a two-digit number in decimal notation from 00 to 99 by two 7-segment displays. In addition, the payout display unit displays information on the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of winning in the variable game. Note that the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize in the variable game is not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout exit 22, but the number of medals added to the credits. It can be said that it is the number of medals awarded when a prize is generated.

Next, the symbol combination for which the prize has been determined will be described. The combination of symbols for which a prize has been set is also called a "role".
The symbol combination (role) for which the award is determined includes a symbol combination (payout combination) for which a medal is paid out as an award and a symbol combination (re-game combination) for which a re-game is determined as an award. Replay is the ability to start the next variable game without having to bet medals.

The payout role includes, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, and a single piece role.
For the role of Cherry, a predetermined number (for example, two) of medals are paid out as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the effective line NL when the cherry combination wins is referred to as a "cherry stop eye". For the watermelon role, a predetermined number (for example, 6) of medals are paid out as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the effective line NL when the watermelon combination wins is referred to as a "watermelon stop eye". For the role of Bell, a predetermined number (for example, 8) of medals are paid out as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the effective line NL when the bell combination wins is referred to as a "bell stop eye". For the one-card combination, a predetermined number (for example, one) of medals is paid out as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the effective line NL when a single winning combination is won is referred to as a "bell spill stop eye". In the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out is not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout exit 22, but includes the number of medals added as credits, and the medals given to the player. Corresponds to the number of sheets.

The replay role is also called the replay role. Replay is defined as an award for the replay role. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the effective line NL when the re-game combination wins is referred to as a "re-game stop eye". In the present embodiment, the replaying combination includes a normal replaying combination, a rushing combination, a cherry replaying combination, and a promotion replaying combination. In the present embodiment, the rushing combination includes a first rushing combination, a second rushing combination, and a third rushing combination. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the effective line NL when the normal re-game combination wins is referred to as a "normal re-game stop eye". In addition, the symbol combination that is stopped on the effective line NL when the first rush combination wins is the "first rush replay stop eye", and the symbol that is stopped on the effective line NL when the second rush combination wins. The combination is referred to as a "second rush re-game stop", and the symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL when the third rush win is won is referred to as a "third rush re-game stop". Further, in the following description, the first rush re-game stop, the second rush re-game stop, and the third rush re-game stop may be collectively referred to as a "rush re-game stop". In addition, the symbol combination that is stopped on the effective line NL when the cherry replay combination wins is referred to as a "cherry replay stop eye". Further, the symbol combination that is stopped on the effective line NL when the promoted re-game combination wins is indicated as "promotion re-game stop eye".

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control the gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming states in the slot machine 10 include a first loop gaming state, a second loop gaming state, a third loop gaming state, a base gaming state, and a special gaming state. The special gaming state is a gaming state in which the winning of the re-gaming combination is more likely to be allowed than in the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state and the base gaming state. Therefore, in the special gaming state, the consumption of medals is suppressed as compared with the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state and the base gaming state. Therefore, it can be said that the special gaming state is more advantageous than the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state and the base gaming state. The special gaming state is the so-called "replay time (RT)". In the following description, the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state may be collectively referred to as a “loop gaming state”.

In the slot machine 10, when the first rushing combination wins in the base gaming state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the first loop gaming state. Then, when the slot machine 10 executes the variable game a specific number of times (32 times in this embodiment) in the first loop game state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the base game state. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the second rushing combination wins in the base gaming state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the second loop gaming state. Then, when the slot machine 10 executes the variable game a specific number of times (32 times in this embodiment) in the second loop game state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the base game state. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the third rushing combination wins in the base game state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the third loop game state. Then, when the slot machine 10 executes the variable game a specific number of times (32 times in this embodiment) in the third loop game state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the base game state. In this way, the slot machine 10 shifts to the loop gaming state when the rushing combination wins in the base gaming state, and shifts to the base gaming state again when the variable game of a specific number of times is executed. In this way, the slot machine 10 is controlled to the loop game state with a specific number of variable games as one cycle period.

When the slot machine 10 has a specific number of variable games as one cycle period, the slot machine 10 is controlled into a cycle period controlled to the first loop gaming state and a second loop gaming state in the cycle period. There is a cycle period and a cycle period controlled by the third loop gaming state. As described above, there are a plurality of types of cycle periods in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the period controlled by the first loop gaming state, the period controlled by the second loop gaming state, and the period controlled by the third loop gaming state are the same. That is, a part of the cycle period controlled by the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state is set as the first type cycle period, and the other cycle period is the second type. The number of variable games constituting the first type of periodic period is the same as the number of variable games constituting the second type of periodic period.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when the special transition condition is satisfied in the base gaming state (in FIG. 2, it is shown that the special transition condition is satisfied), the slot machine 10 shifts to the special gaming state. In the present embodiment, when the promoted re-game combination wins, the special transition condition is satisfied. Then, when the special end condition is satisfied in the special game state (in FIG. 2, it is shown that the special end condition is satisfied), the slot machine 10 shifts to the base game state. In the present embodiment, when a single winning combination is won, the special termination condition is satisfied.

The slot machine 10 is configured so that the effect state (effect mode) can be controlled.
There are multiple types of production states. In each effect state, the effect state identification information that can identify the effect state (controlled effect state) during the stay is notified. In the slot machine 10, for example, a background image different for each type of effect state is displayed on the effect display device 15, a decorative lamp 13 is emitted with a different emission color for each type of effect state, and each type of effect state is emitted. A different music (for example, background music) is output to the speaker 14 to notify the effect state identification information. Therefore, the player can recognize the effect state during the stay from the background image displayed on the effect display device 15, the emission color of the decorative lamp 13, the music output from the speaker 14, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect state in the slot machine 10 includes a normal effect mode, a chance effect mode, a preparation mode, and a special effect mode. The normal effect mode is mainly an effect state in which the player stays in the base game state and the loop game state. The chance production mode is mainly a production state in which the player stays in the base game state. The preparation mode is mainly a production state in which the player stays in the base game state. The special effect mode is mainly an effect state in which the player stays in the special game state.

In the slot machine 10, for example, an operation-related effect (hereinafter referred to as "navigation effect") for notifying the operation mode (operation timing and operation order) of the stop button for stopping the award-determined symbol combination on the effective line NL. Show) is executed. The navigation effect is also called an operation navigation effect (operation navigation) or a push order navigation effect (push order navigation).

In the slot machine 10, in the normal effect mode, the navigation effect is not executed with the content advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, in the special effect mode, the navigation effect is executed with contents that are advantageous to the player. That is, in the slot machine 10, the ratio of the navigation effect being executed with the content advantageous to the player is higher in the special effect mode than in the normal effect mode. Therefore, it can be said that the special production mode is a more advantageous production state than the normal production mode. The special production mode is the so-called "assist time (AT)".

Further, in the slot machine 10, the navigation effect is executed in the chance effect mode. In the slot machine 10, when the chance effect mode is set, the navigation effect is executed with contents that are advantageous to the player. That is, in the slot machine 10, the ratio of the navigation effect being executed with the content advantageous to the player is higher in the chance effect mode than in the normal effect mode. Therefore, it can be said that the chance production mode is a more advantageous production state than the normal production mode. The chance production mode is the so-called "assist time (AT)". Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the navigation effect is executed in the preparation mode. When the slot machine 10 is in the preparation mode, for example, a navigation effect for notifying the operation mode of the stop button for winning the promotion replay combination is executed. Therefore, it can be said that the preparation mode is a more advantageous production state than the normal production mode. The preparation mode is the so-called "assist time (AT)". In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the chance effect mode, the preparation mode, and the special effect mode are advantageous modes that are advantageous to the player.

In the slot machine 10, when the special allowable condition is satisfied while staying in the normal effect mode (in FIG. 3, it is shown that the special allowable condition is satisfied), the slot machine 10 shifts to the preparation mode. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the chance transition condition is satisfied while staying in the normal production mode (in FIG. 3, it is shown that the chance transition condition is satisfied), the slot machine 10 shifts to the chance production mode. Then, in the slot machine 10, if the special allowable condition is not satisfied while staying in the chance effect mode (in FIG. 3, it is shown that the special allowable condition is not satisfied), the slot machine 10 shifts to the preparation mode. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, if the special allowable condition is satisfied while staying in the chance production mode, the slot machine 10 shifts to the preparation mode. Further, in the slot machine 10, if the promotion re-game combination wins while staying in the preparation mode, the slot machine 10 shifts to the special production mode. When the slot machine 10 is controlled to the preparation mode, the slot machine 10 then shifts to the special effect mode without being controlled by another effect state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, being controlled in the preparation mode corresponds to being controlled in the special effect mode. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the end condition of the special effect mode is satisfied while staying in the special effect mode (in FIG. 3, it is shown that the end condition of the special effect mode is satisfied), the slot machine 10 shifts to the normal effect mode.

Further, in the slot machine 10, in the special effect mode, the number of variable games executed without shifting from the normal effect mode to the advantageous mode and then to the normal effect mode (hereinafter referred to as the advantageous continuous number) is predetermined. When the specified upper limit of advantage is reached, the special effect mode ends and the mode shifts to the normal effect mode. In the slot machine 10, the special effect mode may end before the advantageous continuous number of times reaches the advantageous upper limit number in the special effect mode. That is, the end condition of the special effect mode includes a condition satisfied when the number of advantageous continuous times reaches the advantageous upper limit number of times. In this way, the slot machine 10 is controlled to the advantageous mode up to the execution of the variable game of the advantageous upper limit number of times. The upper limit of the advantage in the present embodiment is set to "1500 times".

Further, in the slot machine 10, the number of medals that purely increase within a certain period (so-called net increase number) in the advantageous mode is "2". By the way, in general, the "net increase number" is the number of medals inserted (the number of medals bet to play a variable game), the probability that each winning combination is allowed to win, and the payout combination is paid out when the winning combination is won. It is calculated from the number of medals and the probability that the re-game combination is allowed to win (or the probability that the re-game combination will win).

As described above, the slot machine 10 in which the upper limit of the advantageous number of times is set to "1500 times" and the net increase number is "2", the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous mode is "3000 (= 1500)". It can be said that it is regulated to "times x 2 sheets)". In the slot machine 10, even if the number of medals increased in the advantageous mode exceeds "3000", the advantageous mode does not end, and the slot machine 10 is controlled to the advantageous mode until the number of consecutive advantageous medals reaches the upper limit of the advantageous number. To. Further, in the slot machine 10, even if the number of medals increased in the advantageous mode does not reach "3000", the advantageous mode ends when the number of consecutive advantageous medals reaches the upper limit of advantageous times. As described above, it can be said that the slot machine 10 is limited to "3000" in the number of medals to be increased in one advantageous mode.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit inside the machine. The main board 40 performs a process related to the variable game and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit inside the machine. The sub-board 41 performs processing based on a control signal input from the main board 40. The sub-board 41 controls the display effect by the effect display device 15, the effect by the decorative lamp 13, and the effect by the speaker 14.

First, the main board 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes information related to credits and the like. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may generate the random number at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

Reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and input sensors SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The actuators of the reels 16a to 16c are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown).

A bet button 18, a settlement button 19, a start lever 20, and stop buttons 21a to 21c are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c via a port (not shown). An information panel 30 is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, a hopper unit (not shown) is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the hopper unit via a drive circuit (not shown).

Here, among the lottery tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, the winning combination lottery table used for the internal lottery for determining the winning number from a plurality of winning numbers and the winning number will be described. The internal lottery for determining the winning number is a "role lottery". The winning number determined in the winning combination lottery is also called a conditional device combination. Therefore, the combination lottery can be said to be a "conditional device combination lottery". In the following explanation, "the predetermined winning number is determined by the role lottery" is indicated as "the predetermined winning number is determined by the role lottery", or "the winning number determined by the role lottery" is indicated. It may be indicated as "winning number".

The winning number is control information in which one or a plurality of symbol combinations are defined as symbol combinations that can be derived (displayed) in the variable game. That is, the winning number is a conditional device identifier in which one or more winning combinations are defined as winning combinations in the variable game. The winning numbers in the present embodiment include, for example, a winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role, a winning number that allows the winning of the watermelon role, a winning number that allows the winning of the bell role, and a winning of the replaying role. The winning number is included.

Among the winning numbers in the slot machine 10, the winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell role include the winning numbers that allow the winning of the single winning combination in addition to the bell role. The winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell role and the single winning combination have different winning numbers, that is, the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell winning combination and the operating order of the stop button for winning the single winning combination. include. For example, for the winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell combination and the single combination, the bell combination wins when the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation order, but stops in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order. The winning number that wins a prize when the button is operated is included.

Among the winning numbers in the slot machine 10, the winning numbers that allow the winning of the re-gaming combination include the winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal re-gaming combination and the first rushing combination. The winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal replaying combination and the first rushing combination include the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replaying combination and the stop button for winning the first rushing combination. The winning numbers that are different from the operation order are included. For example, if the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation order, the first rushing combination wins the winning number that allows the winning of the normal replaying combination and the first rushing combination, while the predetermined operation order is If the stop button is operated in a different operation order, the winning number that the replay player usually wins is included.

Among the winning numbers in the slot machine 10, the winning numbers that allow the winning of the re-gaming combination include the winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal re-gaming combination and the second rushing combination. The winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal replaying combination and the second rushing combination include the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replaying combination and the stop button for winning the second rushing combination. The winning numbers that are different from the operation order are included. For example, if the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation order, the second rush combination wins a prize for the winning number that allows the normal re-game combination and the second rush combination to win, while the predetermined operation order is If the stop button is operated in a different operation order, the winning number that the replay player usually wins is included.

Among the winning numbers in the slot machine 10, the winning numbers that allow the winning of the re-gaming combination include the winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal re-gaming combination and the third rushing combination. The winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal replaying combination and the third rushing combination include the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replaying combination and the stop button for winning the third rushing combination. The winning numbers that are different from the operation order are included. For example, if the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation order, the winning number that allows the winning of the normal replay combination and the third entry combination will be won by the third entry combination, while the predetermined operation order is If the stop button is operated in a different operation order, the winning number that the replay player usually wins is included.

Among the winning numbers in the slot machine 10, the winning numbers that allow the winning of the re-game combination include the winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal re-game combination and the promoted re-game combination. The winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal re-game combination and the promotion re-game combination include the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal re-game combination and the stop button for winning the promotion re-game combination. The winning numbers that are different from the operation order are included. For example, if the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation order, the promoted re-game combination wins a prize for the winning number that allows the normal re-game combination and the promotion re-game combination to win, but what is the predetermined operation order? If the stop button is operated in a different operation order, the winning number that the replay player usually wins is included. In addition, among the winning numbers in the slot machine 10, the winning numbers that allow the winning of the replaying combination include the winning numbers that allow the winning of the cherry replaying combination.

In the following explanation, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role in the role lottery is won is indicated as "when the winning of the cherry role is allowed", and the lottery result of the role lottery is "allowing the winning of the cherry role". It corresponds to "the lottery result to be done". In addition, the case where the winning number that allows the watermelon role to be won in the role lottery is indicated as "when the watermelon role is allowed to be won", and the lottery result of the role lottery is "the lottery result that allows the watermelon role to be won." Is equivalent to. Similarly, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the bell role is won in the role lottery is indicated as "when the winning of the bell role is allowed", and the lottery result of the role lottery is "the lottery that allows the winning of the bell role". It corresponds to "the result". The winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell role referred to here include the winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell role and the single role.

In addition, in the following explanation, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the replaying combination is won in the combination lottery is indicated as "the case where the winning of the replaying role is allowed", and the lottery result of the combination lottery is "replaying". It corresponds to "a lottery result that allows a winning combination". In addition, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the normal replaying combination and the first rushing combination is won in the combination lottery is indicated as "when the winning of the first rushing combination is allowed", and the lottery result of the combination lottery is ". It corresponds to "a lottery result that allows the winning of the first rushing role". In addition, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the normal replaying combination and the second rushing combination is won in the combination lottery is indicated as "when the winning of the second rushing combination is allowed", and the lottery result of the combination lottery is ". It corresponds to "a lottery result that allows the winning of the second rushing role". In addition, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the normal replaying combination and the third rushing combination is won in the combination lottery is indicated as "the case where the winning of the third rushing combination is permitted", and the lottery result of the combination lottery is ". It corresponds to "a lottery result that allows the winning of the third rushing role". Further, in the following description, the winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal replaying combination and the first rushing combination, the winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal replaying combination and the second rushing combination, the normal replaying combination, and the third rushing combination The winning numbers that allow the winning of the rushing combination may be collectively indicated as the winning numbers that allow the winning of the rushing role. In addition, when the winning number that allows the cherry replaying role to win in the role lottery is won, it is indicated as "when the cherry replaying role is allowed to win", and the lottery result of the role lottery is "Cherry replaying role". It corresponds to "a lottery result that allows a prize". In addition, the case where the winning number that allows the normal re-game and the promoted re-game to win in the role lottery is shown as "when the promotion re-game is allowed to win", and the lottery result of the role lottery is ". It corresponds to "a lottery result that allows a prize for a promoted replaying role".

In the slot machine 10, the combination lottery table includes a first combination lottery table, a second combination lottery table, a third combination lottery table, a fourth combination lottery table, and a fifth combination lottery table. The first winning combination lottery table is used in the winning combination lottery when controlled in the first loop gaming state. The second winning combination lottery table is used in the winning combination lottery when controlled in the second loop gaming state. The third combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery when controlled in the third loop gaming state. The fourth combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery when controlled to the base game state. The fifth combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery when controlled to the special gaming state.

In the winning combination lottery table, the value of the random number used for the winning combination lottery (hereinafter referred to as the winning combination lottery random number) is set in the range that can be taken as the value of the random number for the winning number that can be determined. It is distributed by a predetermined number. In the 5th role lottery table, the random numbers for the role lottery are calculated so that the probability of adding up the winning numbers that allow the winning of the re-game combination is higher than that of the 1st role lottery table to the 4th role lottery table. The values are distributed. In the slot machine 10, if none of the winning numbers are won in the winning combination lottery, that is, if the winning combination is not allowed, the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is "missing". When the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is "missing", the symbol combination for which the prize is determined is not derived on the effective line NL based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, in the first combination lottery table, the second combination lottery table, and the third combination lottery table, the probability of adding up the determination rates of the winning numbers that allow the winning of the replaying combination is the same. The value of the random number for the role lottery is distributed. On the other hand, in the third role lottery table, the value of the random number for the role lottery is increased so that the determination rate of the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying role is higher than that of the first role lottery table and the second role lottery table. Are sorted. Further, in the second combination lottery table, the value of the random number for the combination lottery is distributed so that the determination rate of the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying combination is higher than that in the first combination lottery table. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of the third loop gaming state, the winning of the cherry replaying combination is more likely to be allowed than in the case of the first loop gaming state or the second loop gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of the second loop gaming state, the winning of the cherry replaying combination is more likely to be allowed than in the case of the first loop gaming state.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the lottery table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 13. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sound effect data related to the sound effect in the speaker 14. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 15.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a may generate the random number at the predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value. A decorative lamp 13, a speaker 14, and an effect display device 15 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 based on the main control program will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed from various buttons or the like, the main control CPU 40a executes a predetermined control defined in the detection signal. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the display control of the information panel 30 each time by inputting various detection signals and various controls. When paying out medals, the main control CPU 40a controls the hopper unit so as to eject the medals when the credit upper limit is exceeded. The main control CPU 40a controls the hopper unit so as to eject medals for credits at the time of credit settlement.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a inputs the detection signal output by the insertion sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a can specify that the detection signal output by the insertion sensor SE4 is input, that is, that the medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 17. Store the information in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 40a inputs the detection signals output by the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20 and the stop buttons 21a to 21c, the main control CPU 40a inputs the control information that can identify that the detection signal is input to the output buffer. Store. For example, when the main control CPU 40a inputs the detection signal output by the settlement button 19, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information that can identify that the detection signal from the settlement button 19 is input, that is, that the settlement button 19 is operated. Store in. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

The main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 or when a detection signal from the bet button 18 is input. When the bet number is set, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a bet number setting command) that can identify that the bet number is set in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits according to the operation of the bet button 18. Further, when the number of credits is increased by inserting medals, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits. Then, by setting the number of bets that can start the variable game, the condition that the variable game can be started is satisfied.

Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning combination lottery when the detection signal from the start lever 20 is input in a state where the game can be started. The main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the random number for the combination lottery, and based on the value of the random number for the combination lottery, refers to the combination lottery table according to the game state and performs the combination lottery. In this way, the winning combination lottery is triggered by the start operation. In the present embodiment, the combination lottery is performed by the main control CPU 40a, so that the function as the combination lottery means for performing the combination lottery is realized.

When the winning number is won in the winning combination lottery, the main control CPU 40a stores the winning information that can specify the winning number in the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the winning number is won in the winning combination lottery, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a winning command) capable of identifying the winning winning number in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a erases the winning information stored in the main control RAM 40c when the variable game ends.

The main control CPU 40a controls to start the rotation of each reel 16a to 16c when the detection signal from the start lever 20 is input, and starts the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a variable game start command) indicating the start of the variable game in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a controls the reels 16a to 16c to start rotating when the wait time has elapsed. Subsequently, when the detection signal from the stop button is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control) for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the detection signal. The main control CPU 40a grasps information on the rotation position and the stop position of each reel from the position signals from the reel sensors corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c. That is, the position signal from each reel sensor causes the main control CPU 40a to specify the rotation status of each reel during rotation, while causing the main control CPU 40a to specify the stop status of each reel that is stopped.

Next, the stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of each reel within a predetermined range (for example, up to 4 symbols) from the timing when each stop button is operated based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery, and stops the symbol combination (game). To derive the result). When stopping each reel in rotation, the main control CPU 40a is based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery and the control data for stop control stored in the main control ROM 40b according to the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons. , Stop the rotation of the reel and stop the symbol. Even if the lottery results of the winning combination lottery are the same, the main control CPU 40a may perform stop control using different control data for stop control depending on the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons.

For example, the main control CPU 40a causes the bell stop stitch to be derived on the effective line NL when the stop button is operated in the operation order for winning the bell combination when the winning of the bell combination is allowed. , The rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops spilling the bell on the effective line NL when the stop button is operated in an operation order different from the operation order for winning the bell combination when the winning of the bell combination is allowed. The rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped so as to draw out the eyes. Incidentally, when the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is out of order, the main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c so as to derive the out-of-order stop eye on the effective line NL regardless of the operation timing of the stop button. No prize has been set for the off-stop.

Subsequently, when the rotation of all the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning. In the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the symbol combination when the symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL is a symbol combination that is allowed to be stopped on the effective line NL. On the other hand, in the winning determination, when determining the winning of the symbol combination (combination) that is allowed to be stopped on the effective line NL, the main control CPU 40a controls to give the prize defined to the symbol combination.

For example, the main control CPU 40a controls to award a predetermined number of medals when determining the winning of the payout combination. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls to give the re-game when determining the winning of the re-game combination. As a control for giving a re-game, the main control CPU 40a sets the same number of bets as the variable game for which the winning is determined. Further, when determining the winning of the symbol combination (combination), the main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, referred to as a winning instruction command) instructing the symbol combination determined to be winning in the output buffer.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the transition of the gaming state.
The main control CPU 40a shifts the game state by updating the game state information stored in the main control RAM 40c. For example, when the game state information capable of specifying the base game state is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a can specify the game state information stored in the main control RAM 40c in the first loop game state. By updating to the game state information, the state shifts from the base game state to the first loop game state. Further, when the game state information of the main control RAM 40c is updated, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, referred to as a game state command) capable of specifying the updated game state in the output buffer.

Hereinafter, specific control regarding the transition of the gaming state will be described.
When the base game state is set (when the game state information capable of specifying the base game state is stored in the main control RAM 40c), the main control CPU 40a identifies the first loop game state when the first rushing combination wins. It is updated to the possible game state information and controlled to the first loop game state. Further, in the first loop game state (when the game state information capable of specifying the first loop game state is stored in the main control RAM 40c), the main control CPU 40a performs the loop game every time the variable game is executed. Information that can specify the number of variable games executed in the state (hereinafter referred to as the number of loop games) is updated. At this time, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of loop games by adding 1 to the number of loop games when the variable game is executed. When the number of loop games after the update reaches 32 times as a specific number of times, the main control CPU 40a updates the base game state to the identifiable game state information and controls the base game state. Further, the main control CPU 40a initializes the number of games during a loop. The main control CPU 40a sets 0 for the number of loop games and initializes the number of loop games.

Further, in the base game state, when the second rushing combination wins, the main control CPU 40a updates the second loop game state to the identifiable game state information and controls the second loop game state. Further, when the game is in the second loop game state (when the game state information capable of specifying the second loop game state is stored in the main control RAM 40c), the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the execution of the variable game. The number of loop games is updated by adding 1 to the number of loop games. Then, when the number of loop games after the update reaches 32 times as a specific number of times, the main control CPU 40a updates the base game state to the identifiable game state information and controls the base game state. Further, the main control CPU 40a initializes the number of games during a loop.

Similarly, in the base game state, when the third rushing combination wins, the main control CPU 40a updates the third loop game state to identifiable game state information and controls the third loop game state. Further, when the game is in the third loop game state (when the game state information capable of identifying the third loop game state is stored in the main control RAM 40c), the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the execution of the variable game. The number of loop games is updated by adding 1 to the number of loop games. Then, when the number of loop games after the update reaches 32 times as a specific number of times, the main control CPU 40a updates the base game state to the identifiable game state information and controls the base game state. Further, the main control CPU 40a initializes the number of games during a loop.

Further, in the base game state, the main control CPU 40a updates the special game state to identifiable game state information when the promotion re-game combination wins, that is, when the special transition condition is satisfied, and the special game Control to state. Further, when the special game state is set (when the game state information capable of specifying the special game state is stored in the main control RAM 40c), the main control CPU 40a determines that the single combination wins, that is, the special end condition is set. When it is satisfied, the base game state is updated to the game state information that can be specified, and the base game state is controlled.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the transition of the effect state.
The main control CPU 40a shifts the effect state by updating the effect state information stored in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the effect state information in which the effect state information that can specify the normal effect mode is stored in the main control RAM 40c is controlled to the preparation mode by updating the preparation mode to the identifiable effect state information, and the effect mode is controlled from the normal effect mode. Move to the preparation mode. Further, when the effect state information of the main control RAM 40c is updated, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as an effect state command) capable of specifying the updated effect state in the output buffer. The specific control regarding the transition of the effect state will be described later.

Further, the main control CPU 40a may notify a part of the operation order of the stop buttons in a plurality of ways. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a displays information that can specify the operation order of the stop buttons to be notified on the payout display unit, and notifies the operation order of the stop buttons. When notifying the operation order of the stop buttons, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as an operation mode command) capable of specifying the operation order (operation mode) of the stop buttons to be notified in the output buffer.

Next, the processing related to the variable game executed by the sub-control CPU 41a based on the sub-control program will be described.
When various control information of the variable game start command and the winning instruction command is input to the sub-control CPU 41a, the display mode of the effect display device 15 and the decorative lamp are such that various effects are executed based on the contents instructed by the control information. The light emitting mode of 13 and the output mode of the speaker 14 are controlled. If the sub-control CPU 41a does not input the winning instruction command, the sub-control CPU 41a grasps that the symbol combination for which the prize has not been determined has stopped on the effective line NL.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game state command, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as sub-game state information) that can identify the game state being controlled by the main control CPU 40a in the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, when the effect state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as sub-effect state information) that can identify the effect state being controlled by the main control CPU 40a in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the sub-effect state to be identifiable from the sub-effect state information. Further, in controlling the effect state to be identifiable from the sub-effect state information, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to notify the effect state identification information. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that the background image corresponding to the effect state that can be specified from the sub-effect state information is displayed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to notify the effect state identification information. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 13 so as to emit light in a light emitting color corresponding to the effect state that can be specified from the sub-effect state information, or corresponds to the effect state that can be specified from the sub-effect state information. The speaker 14 is controlled so that the music is output.

When the operation mode command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a navigation effect for notifying the operation mode of the stop button that can be specified from the operation mode command. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 15 to display information that can specify the operation mode of the stop button that can be specified from the operation mode command, and causes the effect display device 15 to execute the navigation effect.

Here, the transition mode of the effect state in the slot machine 10 and the effect executed in various effect states will be described.
In the slot machine 10, in the case of the normal effect mode, an advantageous permissible lottery is performed to determine whether to allow the transition to the chance effect mode or the special effect mode according to the lottery result of the combination lottery. In the present embodiment, when the advantageous permissible lottery is won, it is determined that the transition to the chance effect mode or the special effect mode is allowed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the advantageous permissible lottery is not won, it is not determined to allow the transition to the chance effect mode and the special effect mode. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role is won, when the winning number that allows the winning of the watermelon role is won, and when the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying role is won. And, an advantageous permissible lottery is held. Then, in the present embodiment, when the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying role is won, when the winning number which allows the winning of the cherry role is won, and when the winning number which allows the winning of the watermelon role is won. Compared to the above, the probability of winning the advantageous permissible lottery is high.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when the advantageous permissible lottery is won, it is determined by the lottery whether to allow the transition to the chance effect mode or the special effect mode. In the present embodiment, compared to the case where the winning number that allows the cherry replaying role to be won is won, the case where the winning number that allows the cherry role is won, and the case where the winning number that allows the watermelon role to be won is won. As a result, when the advantageous lottery is won, the ratio of the transition to the special production mode is high. In the present embodiment, the specific condition is satisfied by winning the advantageous permissible lottery.

In the present embodiment, when the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying role is won, when the winning number which allows the winning of the cherry role is won, and when the winning number which allows the winning of the watermelon role is won. In addition, an advantageous permissible lottery is held, and it becomes possible to satisfy specific conditions. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying role is won, the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role is won, and the winning number that allows the winning of the watermelon role is won. In some cases, certain preliminary conditions are met. As described above, the specific condition is configured to be able to be satisfied when the specific preliminary condition is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 5A, in the slot machine 10, when the advantageous permissible lottery is performed, the precursor effect is executed. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, when the advantageous allowable lottery is performed, the number of precursors is determined. Then, in the slot machine 10, the precursor effect is executed until the variable game of the precursor number is executed. The precursor effect is executed in the effect display device 15. The precursor effect includes an effect (so-called continuous effect) that is executed over a plurality of variable games. However, in the slot machine 10, if the advantageous permissible lottery is performed when the precursor number has already been determined, the precursor number is not determined again. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, even if the advantageous allowable lottery that triggered the execution of the precursory effect is not won, the advantageous allowable lottery is performed during the execution of the precursory effect, and the slot machine 10 wins the advantageous allowable lottery. Depending on the situation, the transition to the special effect mode or the chance effect mode may be permitted. That is, even if the transition to the advantageous mode is not permitted at the start of execution of the precursor effect, the transition to the advantageous mode may be permitted at the end of execution of the precursor effect. Then, if it is not determined that the slot machine 10 is allowed to shift to either the special effect mode or the chance effect mode, the slot machine 10 continues to stay in the normal effect mode even after the variable game for the number of precursors is executed. To do.

As shown in FIG. 5A, in the slot machine 10, when the advantageous permissible lottery is won, the notification effect is executed after the variable game for the number of precursors is executed. In the notification effect in the present embodiment, it is notified that the mode is controlled to be advantageous. That is, the notification effect in the present embodiment corresponds to the notification effect for notifying that the control state is controlled to the advantageous control state. Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the slot machine 10, when the notification effect is executed, the image G1 imitating the characters “Battle start!” Is displayed on the effect display device 15. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the image G1 is displayed on the effect display device 15 and the notification effect is executed, the player can be made to recognize that the mode is controlled to the advantageous mode. In the present embodiment, after winning the advantageous permissible lottery, the notification effect is executed after the variable game for the precursor number of times is executed. That is, the notification effect is executed by the effect display device 15 as the effect execution means at the timing after the variable game is played a predetermined number of times after the specific condition is satisfied.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the notification effect is configured to be executed by the effect display device 15, but the notification effect is performed by a part or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. May be configured to be executed. The effect executing means for executing the notification effect may be a part or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. Further, when a movable body is provided and the notification effect is executed using the movable body, the movable body functions as an effect execution means for executing the notification effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the loop game state, when the variable game is played once or a plurality of times from the execution of the notification effect to the control to the advantageous mode, the said case. A power-up effect as a specific effect is executed within a period in which the variable game is performed once or a plurality of times. In the loop game state, when the variable game is played once or a plurality of times after the notification effect is executed until it is controlled to the advantageous mode, the variable game is executed a specific number of times in the loop game state. This corresponds to the case where the notification effect is executed and the variable game is played once or a plurality of times before the loop game state ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variable game is played once or a plurality of times from the execution of the notification effect to the control to the advantageous control state, the one or a plurality of variable games are played. A specific effect is executed during the entire period of the period.

As shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D, in the slot machine 10, when the power-up effect is executed, the image G2 imitating the characters "powering up" and the image CG imitating the character And the effect image EF are displayed on the effect display device 15. Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the slot machine 10 shifts to the chance effect mode with the end of the loop game state, the image CG of the content in which the character closes his eyes is displayed on the effect display device 15. Will be done. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5D, when the slot machine 10 shifts to the special effect mode after the end of the loop game state (specifically, when the slot machine 10 shifts to the special effect mode via the preparation mode), The image CG of the content in which the character opens his eyes is displayed on the effect display device 15. As described above, in the slot machine 10, it is possible to specify the effect state to be controlled after the end of the loop game state according to the content of the image CG displayed in the power-up effect.

Further, the effect image EF displayed on the effect display device 15 when the power-up effect is executed is an effect image EF based on blue, an effect image EF based on green, and an effect based on red. There is an image EF. Then, in the first loop gaming state, the effect image EF based on blue is displayed on the effect display device 15 in the power-up effect. Further, in the second loop gaming state, the effect image EF based on green is displayed on the effect display device 15 in the power-up effect. Similarly, in the third loop gaming state, the effect image EF based on red is displayed on the effect display device 15 in the power-up effect.

Therefore, the effect image EF displayed on the effect display device 15 when the power-up effect is executed makes it possible to specify which of the first loop game state to the third loop game state. ing. By the way, since there is no change in the effect content of the notification effect regardless of the loop game state from the first loop game state to the third loop game state, the effect content of the notification effect is the first loop game state ~ It is not possible to specify which of the third loop gaming states. As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of the cycle period cannot be specified from the effect content of the notification effect, while the type of the cycle period can be specified from the effect content of the specific effect. There is.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the power-up effect corresponding to the specific effect is configured to be executed by the effect display device 15, but some or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. A specific effect may be executed by the effect device. The effect executing means for executing the specific effect may be a part or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. Further, when a movable body is provided and a specific effect is executed using the movable body, the movable body functions as an effect executing means for executing the specific effect.

Further, during the execution of the power-up effect, the advantage of the advantageous mode controlled after the end of the loop game state may be improved. As described above, in the present embodiment, the advantage of the advantageous control state controlled after the end of the cycle period may be improved during the execution of the specific effect. In the slot machine 10, during the execution of the power-up effect, a promotion lottery that can determine to improve the advantage of the advantageous mode may be performed. In the present embodiment, it is determined to improve the advantage of the advantageous mode controlled after the end of the loop game state when the promotion lottery is won, while after the end of the loop game state when the promotion lottery is not won. It is not determined to improve the advantage of the controlled advantage mode. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role is won, the winning number that allows the winning of the watermelon role is won, and the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying role is won. And, an advantageous permissible lottery is held. Then, in the present embodiment, when the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying role is won, compared with the case of winning the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role or the winning number that allows the winning of the watermelon role. , The probability of winning the advantageous permissible lottery is high.

In the present embodiment, when the chance effect mode is controlled after the end of the loop game state, if it is determined in the promotion lottery to improve the advantage of the advantageous mode, the advantageous mode controlled after the end of the loop game state is The chance effect mode is changed to the special effect mode, and the advantage of the advantageous mode controlled after the end of the loop game state may be improved. In the present embodiment, when the special effect mode is controlled after the end of the loop game state, if it is determined in the promotion lottery to improve the advantage of the advantageous mode, the remaining number of variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode. Is increased (so-called addition is performed), so that the advantage of the advantageous mode controlled after the end of the loop game state may be improved.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the power-up effect is executed when the chance effect mode is controlled after the end of the loop game state, as shown in FIG. 5C, an image of the content in which the character closes his eyes. The CG is displayed on the effect display device 15. Then, when it is decided to win the promotion lottery and improve the advantage of the advantageous mode controlled after the end of the loop game state, as shown in FIG. 5D, the content of the content in which the character opens his eyes. The image CG is displayed on the effect display device 15. In this way, the effect content of the power-up effect may change as a result of winning the promotion lottery, and the player identifies that the advantage of the advantageous mode has improved due to the change in the effect content of the power-up effect. It is configured to be possible.

Further, in the slot machine 10, if it is determined that the advantageous permissible lottery is won in the loop game state and the transition to the special effect mode is permitted, the slot machine 10 shifts to the preparation mode after the end of the loop game state. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the normal effect mode is in the loop game state, the transition to the special effect mode is permitted after winning the advantageous permissible lottery, and the loop game state ends. Special tolerances are met. In addition, when the transition to the special production mode is permitted after winning the advantageous allowable lottery, it is decided to allow the transition to the special production mode in the lottery that is held when the advantageous allowable lottery is won. Not limited to when it is done. For example, if the transition to the special production mode is permitted after winning the advantageous allowable lottery, it is decided to allow the transition to the chance production mode in the lottery that is held when the advantageous allowable lottery is won. This includes cases where it is decided in the promotion lottery to allow the transition to the special production mode.

Further, in the slot machine 10, if it is determined that the advantage allowable lottery is won in the loop game state and the transition to the chance production mode is permitted, the slot machine 10 shifts to the chance production mode after the end of the loop game state. .. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the normal effect mode is in the loop game state, the transition to the chance effect mode is permitted after winning the advantageous permissible lottery, and the loop game state ends. Opportunity transition conditions are met.

By the way, in the slot machine 10, when it is decided to win the advantageous allowable lottery in the base game state and allow the transition to the special production mode, the variable game for the number of precursors is executed. Move to the preparation mode. In this way, in the slot machine 10, when the normal production mode is in the base game state, the slot machine 10 is allowed to win the advantageous allowable lottery and shift to the special production mode, and the variable game for the number of precursors is executed. Satisfies the special tolerance. Further, in the slot machine 10, when it is decided to win the advantageous permissible lottery in the base game state and allow the transition to the chance production mode, the variable game for the number of precursors is executed. Move to the chance production mode. In this way, in the slot machine 10, when the normal production mode is in the base game state, the slot machine 10 is allowed to win the advantageous allowable lottery and shift to the chance production mode, and the variable game for the number of precursors is executed. The chance transition condition is satisfied.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when the advantageous permissible lottery is won in the base game state, when the winning number that allows the rushing combination to be won is won, the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal re-game combination is changed. Be notified. When the advantageous permissible lottery is won in the base game state, the effect state is the normal effect mode.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when the transition to the chance effect mode or the special effect mode is not allowed in the loop game state, the slot machine 10 changes when controlled to the loop game state with the end of the loop game state. Based on a specific value, a final advantageous lottery is performed in which it is possible to determine whether to control the advantageous mode after the end of the loop game state. In the present embodiment, the specific value is configured to change according to the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. The specific value in the present embodiment corresponds to the control information that changes within the cycle period. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the specific condition is not satisfied in the cycle period, the advantageous control state is obtained after the end of the cycle period based on the control information that changes within the cycle period with the end of the cycle period. A final advantageous lottery will be held in which it is possible to decide whether or not to control. Further, in the present embodiment, when the final advantageous lottery is won, it is determined that the transition to the chance effect mode or the special effect mode is allowed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the final advantageous lottery is not won, it is not determined to allow the transition to the chance effect mode and the special effect mode. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the final advantageous lottery is won, it is determined by the lottery whether to allow the transition to the chance effect mode or the special effect mode.

In the slot machine 10, when the final advantageous lottery is won, the number of precursors is determined. Further, in the slot machine 10, the precursor effect is executed while staying in the normal effect mode until the variable game of the precursor number is executed. Then, in the slot machine 10, when it is decided that the final advantageous lottery is won and the transition to the special production mode is allowed, the slot machine 10 shifts to the preparation mode as the variable game for the number of precursors is executed. To do. As described above, in the slot machine 10, the final advantageous lottery is won and the transition to the special effect mode is allowed, and the special allowable condition is satisfied by executing the variable game for the number of precursors. Further, in the slot machine 10, when it is decided to win the final advantageous lottery and allow the transition to the chance production mode, the slot machine 10 is switched to the chance production mode as the variable game for the number of precursors is executed. Transition. In this way, the slot machine 10 is allowed to shift to the chance production mode by winning the final advantageous lottery, and the chance transition condition is satisfied by executing the variable game for the number of precursors.

Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, when the final advantageous lottery is won, if the winning number that allows the rushing combination to be won is won, the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination is notified. When the final advantageous lottery is won, the effect state is the normal effect mode.

Further, in the slot machine 10, the situation where the final advantageous lottery is performed is not the situation where one or a plurality of variable games are executed before the loop game state ends after the execution of the notification effect, but the promotion lottery after that. Corresponds to the situation where Therefore, in the slot machine 10, even if the advantageous allowable lottery is not won in the loop game state, if the final advantageous lottery is won, the slot machine 10 is controlled to the advantageous mode after the end of the loop game state. There is no opportunity to improve the advantage. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the specific conditions are not satisfied in the cycle period, if it is determined in the final advantageous lottery to control the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period, it is advantageous after the end of the cycle period. While it is controlled to the control state, the advantage of the advantageous control state may not be improved until it is controlled to the advantageous control state.

Further, in the chance effect mode in the slot machine 10, the chance effect mode is controlled until a predetermined number of variable games (10 times in the present embodiment) are executed. In the chance production mode, a special lottery is performed to determine whether to allow the transition to the special production mode according to the lottery result of the role lottery. In the present embodiment, if the special lottery is won, it is determined that the transition to the special effect mode is allowed, while if the special lottery is not won, the transition to the special effect mode is not determined. In the slot machine 10, in the chance production mode, a special lottery is performed every time a variable game is played, regardless of the lottery result of the combination lottery. However, in the slot machine 10, the winning probability of the special lottery, that is, the probability of allowing the transition to the special production mode differs depending on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, when a winning number that allows a prize for the role of Cherry is won, the probability of winning a special lottery is higher than when a winning number that allows a prize for the role of Bell is won.

In the slot machine 10, the special lottery is won in the chance production mode and the transition to the special production mode is allowed rather than the expectation that the transition to the special production mode is allowed in the normal production mode. The degree of expectation that is decided is higher. That is, in the slot machine 10, it can be said that the chance effect mode is a control state in which it is easier to determine that the transition to the special effect mode is allowed as compared with the normal effect mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the chance effect mode corresponding to the first control state can be controlled to the special effect mode corresponding to the second control state as compared with the normal effect mode corresponding to the normal control state. It is a control state that is easy to determine.

Then, in the slot machine 10, if the special lottery is not won before the specified number of variable games are executed in the chance effect mode, the normal effect is performed after the specified number of variable games are executed in the chance effect mode. Move to mode. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, if the special lottery is won before the specified number of variable games are executed in the chance effect mode, the slot machine 10 shifts to the preparation mode after the specified number of variable games are executed in the chance effect mode. To do. As described above, the slot machine 10 is allowed to shift to the special effect mode by winning the special lottery, and the special allowance condition is satisfied by executing the variable game a predetermined number of times in the chance effect mode.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when a winning number that allows a winning of a bell combination and a single combination is won in the chance effect mode, the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell combination is notified. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the winning number that allows the promotion re-game combination to be won is won in the chance effect mode, the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal re-game combination is notified. Further, in the slot machine 10, when a winning number that allows a winning combination to be won in the chance effect mode is won, the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination is notified.

In the slot machine 10, in the preparation mode, the slot machine 10 shifts to the special production mode when the promotion re-game combination is won. In the slot machine 10, when a winning number that allows a winning of a bell combination and a single combination is won in the preparation mode, the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell combination is notified. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the winning number that allows the promotion re-game combination to be won is won in the preparation mode, the operation order of the stop button for winning the promotion re-game combination is notified. Further, in the slot machine 10, when a winning number that allows a winning combination to be won in the preparation mode is won, the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination is notified.

In the slot machine 10, when shifting from an effect state other than the special effect mode to the special effect mode, the remaining number of variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode is set. Further, in the slot machine 10, in the special effect mode, each time the variable game is executed, the remaining number of variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode is subtracted, and the remaining variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode are subtracted. When the number of times reaches 0, the mode shifts to the normal production mode. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, in the special effect mode, the number of remaining variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode may increase (so-called addition is performed). Further, in the slot machine 10, even before the number of remaining variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode reaches 0, when the advantageous continuous number of times reaches the advantageous upper limit number, the slot machine 10 shifts to the normal effect mode.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when a winning number that allows a winning of a bell combination and a single combination is won in the special effect mode, the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell combination is notified. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the winning number that allows the promotion re-game combination to be won is won in the special effect mode, the operation order of the stop button for winning the promotion re-game combination is notified. Further, in the slot machine 10, when a winning number that allows a winning combination to be won in the special effect mode is won, the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination is notified.

Here, the output rate in each production state will be described.
In the normal production mode, in principle, the player is controlled to a loop game state or a base game state in which it is difficult to allow the winning of the re-game combination as compared with the special game state. Further, in the normal production mode, even if the winning number that allows the winning of the bell role and the single winning combination is won, the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell role is not notified, and the bell role is won. There are fewer chances to win more medals than when a single role wins.

On the other hand, as in the normal production mode, in principle, in the chance production mode in which the player stays while being controlled to the base game state, it is difficult to allow the winning of the re-game combination as compared with the special game state. However, in the chance production mode, unlike the normal production mode, the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell role is notified when the winning number that allows the winning of the bell role and the single winning combination is won. There are more chances to win more medals than when the role of Bell is won and the role of one piece is won. As a result, the output rate in the chance effect mode is higher than the output rate in the normal effect mode. That is, the chance effect mode corresponding to the first control state has a higher output rate than the normal effect mode corresponding to the normal effect state. Further, as described above, in the chance effect mode, it is easier to determine to control the special effect mode as compared with the normal effect mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the first control state is a control state in which it is easier to determine to control to the second control state as compared with the normal control state. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the output rate in the preparation mode is the same as the output rate in the chance effect mode. That is, in the chance effect mode and the preparation mode, the effect state is different, but the output rate is the same.

In addition, as in the chance production mode, in the special production mode, the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell combination is notified when the winning number that allows the winning of the bell combination and the single combination is won. Therefore, there are more chances to win more medals than when the role of Bell is won and the role of one piece is won. Further, in the special effect mode, unlike the normal effect mode and the chance effect mode, in principle, the special game state in which the re-game combination is more likely to be won than in the loop game state and the base game state. Is controlled by. Therefore, in the special production mode, the consumption of medals can be suppressed by winning the replaying combination. As a result, the output rate in the special effect mode is higher than the output rate in the normal effect mode and higher than the output rate in the chance effect mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the special effect mode corresponding to the second control state has a higher output rate than the chance effect mode corresponding to the first control state. That is, the special effect mode corresponding to the second control state is more advantageous than the chance effect mode corresponding to the first control state.

Hereinafter, control relating to the transition mode of the effect state and control relating to the execution of the effect executed in the various effect states will be described.
First, the control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.

In the normal effect mode, the main control CPU 40a performs an advantageous permissible lottery according to the lottery result of the combination lottery. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is a case where the information that can identify that the transition to the advantageous mode is permitted (hereinafter referred to as the advantageous allowable information) is not stored in the main control RAM 40c, and is the normal effect mode. In that case, an advantageous permissible lottery may be held. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs an advantageous permissible lottery when the winning of the cherry role is allowed, when the winning of the watermelon role is allowed, and when the winning of the cherry replaying combination is allowed. The advantageous tolerance information includes information that can identify that the transition to the chance production mode is permitted (hereinafter referred to as chance tolerance information) and that the transition to the special production mode is permitted. There is information (hereinafter referred to as special permissible information).

When the advantageous permissible lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery to determine whether to allow the transition to the chance effect mode or the special effect mode. Then, when it is decided to allow the transition to the chance effect mode, the main control CPU 40a stores the chance allowance information in the main control RAM 40c. Further, when it is determined to allow the transition to the chance effect mode, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a chance allowance command) that can identify that the transition to the chance effect mode is permitted. Store in a buffer. On the other hand, when it is decided to allow the transition to the special effect mode, the main control CPU 40a stores the special allowable information in the main control RAM 40c. Further, when it is decided to allow the transition to the special effect mode, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a special allowance command) that can identify that the transition to the special effect mode is permitted. Store in a buffer.

Further, when the advantageous permissible lottery is performed, the main control CPU 40a determines the number of precursors. When the precursor count is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as precursor count information) capable of specifying the precursor count in the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the precursor count is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a precursor count command) capable of specifying the precursor count in the output buffer. Further, when the number of precursors that can be specified from the precursor number information is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the precursor number information that can be specified when the variable game is started, and the precursor number information. To update. When the precursor count information is updated, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a precursor count command capable of specifying the precursor count after the update.

If the loop game state is reached when the number of precursors after the update reaches 0, the main control CPU 40a may perform a promotion lottery in one or a plurality of variable games until the loop game state ends. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs a promotion lottery when the winning of the cherry role is allowed, when the winning of the watermelon role is allowed, and when the winning of the cherry replaying role is allowed. When the promotion lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a promotion instruction command) that can identify that the promotion lottery has been won in the output buffer.

If the promotion lottery is won while the chance allowance information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a erases the chance allowance information and stores the special allowance information in the main control RAM 40c. In this way, when the promotion lottery is won when the chance allowance information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a changes the advantageous allowance information stored in the main control RAM 40c from the chance allowance information to the special allowance information. Rewrite and improve the advantage of the advantageous mode. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the special allowable command in the output buffer.

Further, when the promotion lottery is won when the special permissible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a can specify the number of times to increase the number of remaining variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode (information that can specify the number of times to increase the number of remaining variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode. Hereinafter, the information on the number of additions at the start) will be updated. Specifically, when the promotion lottery is won when the special permissible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a adds 10 to the start addition number information and updates the start addition number information. In this way, when the promotion lottery is won when the special permissible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a updates the additional number of times information at the start and the remaining fluctuations that can be stayed in the special effect mode. Increase the number of games and improve the advantage of the advantageous mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, by performing the promotion lottery by the main control CPU 40a, the function as the promotion lottery means for performing the promotion lottery that can determine to improve the advantage of the advantageous control state is realized.

When the promotion lottery is performed, the effect display device 15 executes a power-up effect as a specific effect. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the power-up effect is being executed and the chance effect mode is controlled after the end of the loop game state, if the promotion lottery is won, the advantageous mode is controlled after the end of the loop game state. Is changed from the chance effect mode to the special effect mode, and the advantage of the advantageous mode controlled after the end of the loop game state is improved. That is, in the present embodiment, when it is determined in the promotion lottery that the advantage of the advantageous control state is improved when the specific effect is being executed and the first control state is controlled after the end of the cycle period. The advantageous control state controlled after the end of the cycle period is changed from the first control state to the second control state, and the advantage of the advantageous control state controlled after the end of the cycle period is improved.

Then, when the loop game state ends when the chance allowance information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a updates the chance effect mode to the identifiable effect state information. As a result, the production state shifts from the normal production mode to the chance production mode. On the other hand, when the loop game state ends when the special permissible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a updates the preparation mode to the identifiable effect state information. As a result, the effect state shifts from the normal effect mode to the preparation mode. As described above, since the mode shifts to the special effect mode after the transition to the preparation mode, it can be said that the control to the preparation mode is controlled to the special effect mode. Then, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a wins the advantageous permissible lottery in the loop game state, it decides to control to the chance effect mode or the special effect mode after the end of the loop game state. That is, when the specific condition is satisfied in the cycle period when the variable game of a specific number of times is set as one cycle period, the main control CPU 40a determines to control to the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period. Further, when the main control CPU 40a wins the advantageous permissible lottery in the loop game state, the main control CPU 40a controls the chance effect mode or the special effect mode after the end of the loop game state. That is, when the specific condition is satisfied in the cycle period, the main control CPU 40a controls to the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period.

Further, in the normal effect mode, when the loop game state is updated to the game state information that can be specified, the main control CPU 40a sets the initial value to the specific value stored in the main control RAM 40c (“4” in the present embodiment). To set. In the present embodiment, a predetermined value is set as the initial value of the specific value, but a value determined by lottery may be set as the initial value of the specific value. In addition, the value set as the initial value of the specific value may be different depending on the type of the loop game state. For example, when shifting to the third loop gaming state, a value having a higher advantage than when shifting to the first loop gaming state may be set as an initial value of a specific value. ..

Further, when the advantageous permissible information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c and is in the loop game state, the main control CPU 40a may update the specific value stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the advantageous permissible information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c and is in the loop game state, the main control CPU 40a updates the specific value stored in the main control RAM 40c according to the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. To do. Specifically, when the advantageous tolerance information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c and is in the loop game state, the main control CPU 40a is stored in the main control RAM 40c when the winning of the re-game combination is allowed. The specific value is updated by subtracting 1 from the specific value. However, if the cherry replay combination is allowed to win the replay combination, the main control CPU 40a does not update the specific value. Further, when the advantageous permissible information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c and is in the loop game state, the main control CPU 40a specifies that it is stored in the main control RAM 40c when the winning of the bell combination is permitted. Add 1 to the value and update the specific value. Incidentally, when the specific value stored in the main control RAM 40c reaches the lower limit value (when the specific value is "1" among the possible values of "1" to "7"), the main control CPU 40a Even if the re-game combination is allowed to win, 1 is not subtracted from the specific value. Similarly, when the specific value stored in the main control RAM 40c reaches the upper limit value (when the specific value is "7" out of the possible values of "1" to "7"), the main control CPU 40a , Even if the winning of the bell role is allowed, 1 is not added to the specific value.

Further, when the advantageous permissible information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c and the variable game is executed a specific number of times in the loop game state and the loop game state ends, the main control CPU 40a is subjected to the final advantageous lottery. I do. At this time, the main control CPU 40a performs the final advantageous lottery with the winning probability according to the specific value stored in the main control RAM 40c. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the higher the specific value, the easier it is to win the final advantageous lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, when the specific value is "7", the probability of winning the final advantageous lottery is higher than when the specific value is "1". As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the final advantageous lottery, thereby realizing the function as the final advantageous lottery means for performing the final advantageous lottery.

Then, when the final advantageous lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery to determine which of the chance effect mode and the special effect mode is allowed to shift. Then, when it is decided to allow the transition to the chance effect mode, the main control CPU 40a stores the chance allowance information in the main control RAM 40c and stores the chance allowance command in the output buffer. On the other hand, when it is decided to allow the transition to the special effect mode, the main control CPU 40a stores the special allowance information in the main control RAM 40c and stores the special allowance command in the output buffer. Further, when the final advantageous lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the number of precursors. When the precursor number is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores the precursor number information capable of specifying the precursor number in the main control RAM 40c. When the precursor number is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores the precursor command in the output buffer. Further, when the number of precursors that can be specified from the precursor number information is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the precursor number information that can be specified when the variable game is started, and the precursor number information. To update. When the precursor count information is updated, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a precursor count command capable of specifying the precursor count after the update.

When the chance allowance information is stored in the main control RAM 40c in the base game state and the number of precursors after the update reaches 0, the main control CPU 40a updates the chance effect mode to the identifiable effect state information. To do. As a result, the production state shifts from the normal production mode to the chance production mode. At this time, the gaming state does not change from the base gaming state. On the other hand, when the special permissible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c in the base game state and the number of precursors after the update reaches 0, the main control CPU 40a sets the preparation mode into the effect state information that can be specified. Update. As a result, the effect state shifts from the normal effect mode to the preparation mode. At this time, the gaming state does not change from the base gaming state.

In the case of the normal effect mode and the base state, the main control CPU 40a is in the case where the advantageous permissible information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c and the winning number that allows the winning of the first rushing combination is won. The first rush lottery is performed to determine which of the operation order for winning the first rush combination and the operation order for winning the normal re-game combination. When the first rush lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop buttons for winning the first rush combination. On the other hand, when the first rush lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination. In the normal effect mode and the base state, the main control CPU 40a wins the winning number that allows the first rushing combination to win, even when the advantageous permissible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination is notified.

In the normal production mode and in the base state, the main control CPU 40a is in the case where the advantageous permissible information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c and when the winning number that allows the winning of the second rushing combination is won. A second rush lottery is performed to determine which of the operation order for winning the second rush combination and the operation order for winning the normal re-game combination. When the second rush lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop buttons for winning the second rush combination. On the other hand, when the second rush lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination. In the normal production mode and the base state, the main control CPU 40a wins the winning number that allows the winning of the second rushing combination when the advantageous permissible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination is notified.

In the normal production mode and in the base state, the main control CPU 40a is in the case where the advantageous permissible information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c and the winning number that allows the winning of the third rushing combination is won. A third rush lottery is performed to determine which of the operation order for winning the third rush combination and the operation order for winning the normal re-game combination. When the third rush lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop buttons for winning the third rush combination. On the other hand, when the third rush lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination. In the normal production mode and the base state, the main control CPU 40a wins the winning number that allows the winning of the third rushing combination when the advantageous permissible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination is notified. Further, in the normal effect mode, when the main control CPU 40a wins a winning number that allows the promotion re-game combination to be won, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal re-game combination.

In the chance effect mode, the main control CPU 40a performs a special lottery according to the lottery result of the combination lottery. The main control CPU 40a performs a special lottery with a winning probability according to the lottery result of the winning combination lottery in the case where the special allowable information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c and is in the chance effect mode. Then, when the special lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a erases the chance allowance information stored in the main control RAM 40c and stores the special allowance information in the main control RAM 40c.

Further, the main control CPU 40a counts the number of variable games executed in the chance effect mode when the chance effect mode is set. Specifically, in the case of the chance effect mode, the main control CPU 40a is information that can specify the number of times the variable game is executed in the chance effect mode when the variable game is executed (hereinafter, chance game number information). 1 is added to), and the chance game number information stored in the main control RAM 40c is updated.

Further, the main control CPU 40a counts the advantageous continuous number of times in the chance effect mode. Specifically, in the chance effect mode, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the information that can specify the advantageous continuous number of times (hereinafter, referred to as advantageous continuous number of times information) when the variable game is executed. The advantageous continuous number of times information stored in the main control RAM 40c is updated. Further, when the advantageous continuous number of times that can be specified from the updated advantageous continuous number of times information reaches the advantageous upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 40a erases the chance allowance information and updates the normal effect mode to the identifiable effect state information. .. Further, the main control CPU 40a initializes the chance game number information. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a sets 0 in the chance game number information and initializes the chance game number information. Further, when the advantageous continuous number of times that can be specified from the updated advantageous continuous number of times information reaches the advantageous upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 40a initializes the advantageous continuous number of times information. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a sets 0 in the advantageous continuous number information and initializes the advantageous continuous number information. In the slot machine 10, in principle, the advantageous continuous number of times that can be specified from the advantageous continuous number of times information in the chance effect mode does not reach the advantageous upper limit number of times.

Further, when the number of variable games executed in the chance effect mode that can be specified from the updated chance game number information reaches 10 times, which is the specified number, the main control CPU 40a stores the chance allowance information in the main control RAM 40c. If so, the chance tolerance information is deleted. Then, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal effect mode to the identifiable effect state information. As a result, the production state shifts from the chance production mode to the normal production mode. Further, when the number of variable games executed in the chance effect mode that can be specified from the updated chance game number information reaches 10 times, which is the specified number, the main control CPU 40a stores the chance allowance information in the main control RAM 40c. If so, the advantageous consecutive number of times information is initialized.

On the other hand, when the number of variable games executed in the chance effect mode that can be specified from the updated chance game number information reaches 10 times, which is the specified number, the main control CPU 40a stores the special allowable information in the main control RAM 40c. If so, the preparation mode is updated to identifiable production status information. As a result, the production state shifts from the chance production mode to the preparation mode. Further, when the number of variable games executed in the chance effect mode that can be specified from the updated chance game number information reaches 10 times, which is a predetermined number, the main control CPU 40a initializes the chance game number information. When the number of variable games executed in the chance production mode that can be specified from the updated chance game number information reaches 10 times, which is the specified number, the main control CPU 40a stores the special allowable information in the main control RAM 40c. If so, the advantageous continuous count information is not initialized. Therefore, even when shifting from the chance production mode to the preparation mode, the advantageous continuous number of times is inherited.

In the chance effect mode, when the main control CPU 40a wins a winning number that allows the winning of the bell combination and the single combination, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell combination. Further, in the chance effect mode, when the main control CPU 40a wins a winning number that allows the rushing combination to win, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination. Further, in the chance effect mode, when the main control CPU 40a wins a winning number that allows the promotion re-game combination to be won, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal re-game combination. By the way, even in the chance production mode, when the main control CPU 40a wins the winning number that allows the winning of the bell combination and the single combination, the stop button for winning the single combination is won in the special gaming state. Notify the operation order of. As a result, the gaming state can be returned from the special gaming state to the base gaming state.

When the main control CPU 40a is in the preparation mode, the special effect mode is updated to the identifiable effect state information as the special game state is updated to the identifiable game state when the promotion re-game combination is won. .. As described above, in the preparation mode, the main control CPU 40a updates the special effect mode to the identifiable effect state information when the promotion replay combination is won. As a result, the production state shifts from the preparation mode to the special production mode.

Further, when updating the special effect mode to the identifiable effect state information, the main control CPU 40a can specify the remaining number of variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode (hereinafter, referred to as the special remaining game number information). To update. Specifically, when the number of times that can be specified from the start addition number of times information stored in the main control RAM 40c is 0, the main control CPU 40a becomes an initial value of the remaining number of variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode. Set "30" as the special remaining game number information. On the other hand, when the value (number of times) that can be specified from the start addition number of times information stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a "30 (the remaining number of variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode). The value obtained by adding the "value that can be specified from the additional number of times information at the start" to the "initial value of)" is set in the special remaining game number of times information. After that, the main control CPU 40a sets 0 in the start addition number information and initializes the start addition number information.

Further, the main control CPU 40a counts the advantageous continuous number of times in the preparation mode. Specifically, in the preparatory mode, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the advantageous continuous number information and updates the advantageous continuous number information when the variable game is executed. Further, when the advantageous continuous number of times that can be specified from the updated advantageous continuous number of times information reaches the advantageous upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 40a erases the special allowable information and updates the normal effect mode to the identifiable effect state information. .. Further, when the advantageous continuous number of times that can be specified from the updated advantageous continuous number of times information reaches the advantageous upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 40a initializes the advantageous continuous number of times information. In the slot machine 10, in principle, the advantageous continuous number of times that can be specified from the advantageous continuous number of times information in the preparation mode does not reach the advantageous upper limit number of times.

Further, in the preparation mode, when the main control CPU 40a wins a winning number that allows the winning of the bell combination and the single combination, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell combination. Further, in the preparation mode, when the main control CPU 40a wins a winning number that allows the rushing combination to win, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal replay combination. Further, in the preparation mode, when the main control CPU 40a wins a winning number that allows the promotion re-game combination to be won, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the promotion re-game combination.

When the main control CPU 40a is in the special effect mode, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether to increase the number of remaining variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode according to the lottery result of the combination lottery. In the additional lottery, when it is determined to increase the number of remaining variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode, the number of times that the remaining number of variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode is increased (hereinafter referred to as the number of additional times) Is also decided. The main control CPU 40a performs an additional lottery when the winning of the cherry role is allowed, when the winning of the watermelon role is allowed, and when the winning of the cherry replaying role is allowed. Then, when it is determined in the additional lottery to increase the number of remaining variable games that can be stayed in the special effect mode, the main control CPU 40a stores the additional number of times determined in the additional lottery in the main control RAM 40c. The special remaining game count information is updated by adding to the identifiable number of times from the special remaining game count information.

Further, the main control CPU 40a counts the advantageous continuous number of times in the special effect mode. Specifically, in the special effect mode, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the advantageous continuous number information and updates the advantageous continuous number information when the variable game is executed. Further, when the advantageous continuous number of times that can be specified from the updated advantageous continuous number of times information reaches the advantageous upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 40a erases the special allowable information and updates the normal effect mode to the identifiable effect state information. .. Further, the main control CPU 40a initializes the special remaining game number information. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a sets 0 in the special remaining game number information and initializes the special remaining game number information. Further, when the advantageous continuous number of times that can be specified from the updated advantageous continuous number of times information reaches the advantageous upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 40a initializes the advantageous continuous number of times information.

Further, in the special effect mode, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the special remaining game number information and updates the special game number information when the variable game is executed. Further, when the number of times that can be specified from the updated special remaining game number information reaches 0, the main control CPU 40a erases the special allowable information stored in the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal effect mode to the identifiable effect state information. As a result, the effect state shifts from the special effect mode to the normal effect mode. Further, when the number of times that can be specified from the updated special remaining game number of times information reaches 0, the main control CPU 40a initializes the advantageous continuous number of times information.

Further, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 40a wins a winning number that allows the winning of the bell combination and the single combination, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell combination. Further, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 40a wins a winning number that allows the rushing combination to be won, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal re-game combination. Further, in the special effect mode, when the main control CPU 40a wins a winning number that allows the promotion re-game combination to be won, the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation order of the stop button for winning the promotion re-game combination.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether the main control CPU 40a controls the advantageous control state by deciding whether to allow the transition to the chance effect mode or the transition to the special effect mode. The function as an advantageous determination means is realized.

Next, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the chance allowance command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information that can identify that the transition to the chance effect mode is permitted (hereinafter, referred to as sub-chance allowance information). Similarly, when the special allowance command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information that can identify that the transition to the special effect mode is permitted (hereinafter, referred to as sub-special allowance information). .. If a special allowance command is input while the secondary chance allowance information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the sub-chance allowance information and transfers the sub-special allowance information to the sub-control RAM 41c. Remember.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that the precursor effect is executed when the precursor count command capable of specifying one or more precursor times is input. Then, when the secondary chance allowance information or the secondary special allowable information is stored and the precursor count command that can identify that the precursor count has become 0 is input, the sub control CPU 41a executes the notification effect. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to be performed.

Further, after executing the notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that the power-up effect is executed when the game state that can be specified from the sub-game state information is the loop game state. .. At this time, when the sub-control RAM 41c stores the sub-chance allowance information, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect display device so that the image CG of the content in which the character closes his eyes is displayed when the power-up effect is executed. 15 is controlled. Further, when the sub-control RAM 41a stores the sub-chance allowance information, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect display device 15 so that the image CG of the content in which the character opens his eyes is displayed when the power-up effect is executed. To control. Further, when the effect display device 15 is controlled so that the image CG of the content in which the character closes his eyes is displayed at the time of executing the power-up effect, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the power when the promotion instruction command is input. The effect display device 15 is controlled so that the image CG of the content in which the character opens his eyes is displayed when the up effect is executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a directs the effect image EF based on blue to be displayed when the power-up effect is executed when the game state that can be specified from the sub-game state information is the first loop game state. Controls the display device 15. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a directs the effect image EF based on green to be displayed when the power-up effect is executed when the game state that can be specified from the sub-game state information is the second loop game state. Controls the display device 15. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a directs the effect image EF based on red to be displayed when the power-up effect is executed when the game state that can be specified from the sub-game state information is the third loop game state. Controls the display device 15. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect device including the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15, thereby realizing the function as the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. The speaker.

Here, based on FIG. 6, various expectations in the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state that can be shifted from the base gaming state in the normal effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the slot machine 10, when the loop game state ends in the normal effect mode, the slot machine 10 shifts to the base game state after the end of the loop game state. Then, in the case of the normal effect mode even after the end of the loop game state, the player is controlled to the base game state until it is controlled to the next loop game state. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the advantageous mode is not controlled after the end of the loop game state, the base corresponding to the specific state is obtained from the end of the loop game state to the control of the next loop game state. It is controlled by the gaming state. That is, when the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is not controlled to the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period, it is controlled to the specific state from the end of the cycle period to the next cycle period. It is configured.

Then, in the slot machine 10, when the base game state is reached, if the first rushing combination wins, the slot machine 10 shifts to the first loop game state. Further, in the slot machine 10, in the base gaming state, if the second rushing combination wins, the slot machine 10 shifts to the second loop gaming state. Further, in the slot machine 10, in the base game state, if the third rushing combination wins, the slot machine 10 shifts to the third loop game state. In this way, in the base state corresponding to the specific state, the condition satisfied by winning the first rushing combination is satisfied, and the condition satisfied by winning the second rushing combination is satisfied. , The type of the next loop game state is determined by the case where the condition satisfied by winning the third rushing combination is satisfied and the case where the condition is satisfied. That is, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the type of the next cycle period is determined according to the conditions satisfied in the specific state among the conditions different from the specific conditions.

In the slot machine 10, the probability that the cherry or watermelon role is allowed to be won in the winning combination lottery is the same regardless of the loop gaming state from the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state ( In FIG. 6, it is indicated by X). On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the cherry re-game combination is allowed to be won in the combination lottery differs between the first loop gaming state and the third loop gaming state. Specifically, the probability that a cherry re-game combination is allowed to be won in the combination lottery in the first loop game state is the probability that the cherry re-game in the combination lottery in the second loop game state or the third loop game state. It is lower than the probability that a winning role is allowed. Further, the probability that the cherry replaying combination is allowed to be won in the combination lottery in the second loop gaming state is the probability that the cherry replaying combination is allowed to be won in the combination lottery in the third loop gaming state. Lower than.

In the present embodiment, when the first loop gaming state is the cycle period of the first type, at least one of the second loop gaming state and the third loop gaming state corresponds to the cycle period of the second type. Further, in the present embodiment, when the second loop gaming state is the cycle period of the first type, the third loop gaming state corresponds to the cycle period of the second type. Then, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the specific preliminary condition is satisfied in the second type cycle period is higher than the degree of expectation that the specific preliminary condition is satisfied in the first type cycle period. As described above, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the specific preliminary condition is satisfied in the cycle period of the first kind is different from the degree of expectation that the specific preliminary condition is satisfied in the cycle period of the second kind.

In the slot machine 10, the advantageous permissible lottery serves as one of a winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role, a winning number that allows the winning of the watermelon role, and a winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying role. It will be held if you win the lottery. As described above, in the first loop game state to the third loop game state, there is no difference in the probability of winning the winning number that allows the cherry role to win or the winning number that allows the watermelon role to win, but the cherry replay There is a difference in the probability of winning a winning number that allows a winning combination. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is in the first loop gaming state, the opportunity for the advantageous permissible lottery to be performed as compared with the case in the second loop gaming state or the third loop gaming state (frequency of the advantageous permissible lottery). Less is. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is in the second loop gaming state, the chance of the advantageous permissible lottery being performed (frequency of the advantageous permissible lottery) is smaller than in the third loop gaming state.

Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, although the probability of winning the advantageous permissible lottery changes depending on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery, the advantageous permissible state depends on which of the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state is. There is no change in the winning probability of the lottery, and the advantageous allowable lottery is performed with the winning probability (indicated as Y in FIG. 6) according to the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying role is won, the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role or the winning number that allows the winning of the watermelon role is won as compared with the case of winning. , The probability of winning the advantageous allowable lottery is high.

As described above, the first loop gaming state in which the opportunity for the advantageous allowable lottery to be performed (frequency of the advantageous allowable lottery) is smaller than that in the second loop gaming state and the third loop gaming state is the second loop gaming state and the second loop gaming state. Compared to the 3-loop game state, the expectation of winning the advantageous permissible lottery is low. Similarly, the second loop gaming state, in which the opportunity for the advantageous allowable lottery to be performed (frequency of the advantageous allowable lottery) is smaller than that in the third loop gaming state, wins the advantageous allowable lottery as compared with the third loop gaming state. Expectations are low. That is, in the slot machine 10, it can be said that the third loop gaming state out of the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state is a type of loop gaming state with a high expectation of winning the advantageous allowable lottery. In particular, the third loop gaming state with the highest probability of becoming a "lottery result of a winning combination lottery with a high probability of winning an advantageous allowable lottery" (probability of winning a winning number that allows a winning of a cherry replaying combination) is the first loop. Among the game states to the third loop game state, it can be said that it is a type of loop game state in which the probability of winning the advantageous allowable lottery is high.

In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the specific condition is satisfied in the cycle period of the second kind is higher than the degree of expectation that the specific condition is satisfied in the cycle period of the first kind. That is, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the specific preliminary condition is satisfied when the specific preliminary condition is satisfied in the second type cycle period is the specific condition when the specific preliminary condition is satisfied in the first type cycle period. Is higher than the expectation that is satisfied. As described above, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the specific condition is satisfied in the cycle period of the first kind is different from the degree of expectation that the specific condition is satisfied in the cycle period of the second kind.

Further, in the slot machine 10, the promotion lottery is selected from a winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role, a winning number that allows the winning of the watermelon role, and a winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying role. It is performed when you win the role lottery. As described above, in the first loop game state to the third loop game state, there is no difference in the probability of winning the winning number that allows the cherry role to win or the winning number that allows the watermelon role to win, but the cherry replay There is a difference in the probability of winning a winning number that allows a winning combination. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is in the first loop gaming state, the chance of the promotion lottery being performed (frequency of promotion lottery) is smaller than when it is in the second loop gaming state or the third loop gaming state. .. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is in the second loop gaming state, the chance of the promotion lottery being performed (frequency of the promotion lottery) is smaller than in the third loop gaming state.

By the way, in the slot machine 10, although the probability of winning the promotion lottery changes depending on the lottery result of the combination lottery, the promotion lottery is performed depending on which of the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state is. There is no change in the winning probability, and the promotion lottery is performed with the winning probability (indicated as Z in FIG. 6) according to the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying role is won, the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role or the winning number that allows the winning of the watermelon role is won as compared with the case of winning. , The probability of winning the promotion lottery is high.

As described above, the first loop gaming state in which the chances of the promotion lottery being performed (frequency of promotion lottery) is smaller than those in the second loop gaming state and the third loop gaming state are the second loop gaming state and the third loop. Compared to the game state, the expectation of winning the promotion lottery is low. Similarly, the second loop gaming state, in which the chances of the promotion lottery being performed (frequency of promotion lottery) is smaller than that in the third loop gaming state, is the degree of expectation of winning the promotion lottery compared to the third loop gaming state. Is low. That is, in the slot machine 10, it can be said that the third loop gaming state out of the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state is a type of loop gaming state with a high expectation of winning the promotion lottery. In particular, the third loop gaming state with the highest probability of becoming a "lottery result of a winning combination lottery with a high probability of winning a promotion lottery" (probability of winning a winning number that allows a winning of a cherry replaying role) is the first loop gaming. It can be said that it is a type of loop game state in which the probability of winning the promotion lottery is high among the states to the third loop game state.

In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the advantage of the advantageous control state is improved during the execution of the specific effect after the specific condition is satisfied and the notification effect is executed in the period of the second type is the period of the first type. It is higher than the expectation that the advantage of the advantageous control state will be improved during the execution of the specific effect after the specific condition is satisfied and the notification effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the advantage of the advantageous control state is improved during the execution of the specific effect after the specific condition is satisfied and the notification effect is executed in the cycle period of the first type is the first. It is different from the expectation that the advantage of the advantageous control state will be improved during the execution of the specific effect after the specific condition is satisfied and the notification effect is executed in the two types of cycle periods.

Further, as described above, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the cherry re-game combination is allowed to be won in the combination lottery differs between the first loop gaming state and the third loop gaming state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, in the first loop game state to the third loop game state, the probability of adding up the determination rates of the winning numbers that allow the winning of the re-game combination is the same. That is, in the first loop game state in which the probability of winning the winning number that allows the cherry re-game combination to be won is lower than that in the second loop game state and the third loop game state, the second loop game state and the third loop Compared to the gaming state, there is a high probability that a winning number other than the winning number that allows the cherry re-gaming role to win is won. Then, in the slot machine 10, the specific value that changes in the loop game state is subtracted when the winning number excluding the winning number that allows the cherry re-game combination to win is won, and the bell combination It will be added if you win the winning number that allows you to win. Therefore, in the first loop gaming state, the specific value tends to decrease as compared with the second loop gaming state and the third loop gaming state. Therefore, in the first loop gaming state, the higher the specific value is, the more difficult it is to win the final advantageous lottery, as compared with the second loop gaming state and the third loop gaming state. The expectation of winning the lottery is low. Similarly, in the second loop gaming state, the specific value is likely to decrease as compared with the third loop gaming state. Therefore, in the second loop gaming state, the higher the specific value is, the more difficult it is to win the final advantageous lottery, and the degree of expectation of winning the final advantageous lottery. Is low. That is, in the slot machine 10, it can be said that the third loop gaming state out of the first loop gaming state to the third loop gaming state is a type of loop gaming state with a high expectation of winning the final advantageous lottery.

In the present embodiment, when the specific condition is not satisfied in the cycle period of the second kind, the degree of expectation that the control to the advantageous control state is determined after the end of the cycle period in the final advantageous lottery is the cycle of the first kind. It is higher than the expectation that it is decided to control to the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period in the final advantageous lottery when the specific condition is not satisfied in the period. As described above, when the specific condition is not satisfied in the cycle period of the first kind, the degree of expectation that the control to the advantageous control state is determined after the end of the cycle period in the final advantageous lottery is the cycle period of the second kind. It is different from the degree of expectation that it is determined to control to the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period in the final advantageous lottery when the specific condition is not satisfied.

Next, based on FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c), an effect executed after winning the advantageous permissible lottery in the loop game state and before the end of the loop game state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, it is assumed that at the timing t11 in the loop game state, the advantageous permissible lottery is won and the transition to the chance production mode is permitted. At this time, the precursor effect is executed on the effect display device 15 until the precursor number is determined and the variable game corresponding to the precursor number is executed. Then, when the variation game for the number of precursors is executed at the timing t12, the effect display device 15 executes the notification effect. As a result, it is notified that the mode is controlled to the advantageous mode.

As shown in FIG. 7B, after the notification effect is executed, the effect display device 15 executes the power-up effect. At this time, since the transition to the chance effect mode is allowed, the effect display device 15 displays the image CG in which the character closes his eyes and executes the power-up effect. When the type of the loop game state at this time is the second loop game state, the effect display device 15 displays the effect image EF based on green, and the power-up effect is executed. Then, a promotion lottery may be held during the execution of the power-up effect.

As shown in FIG. 7C, when the promotion lottery is won at the timing t13 during the execution of the power-up effect, the transition to the special effect mode is allowed, and the advantage of the advantageous mode is improved. Along with this, the effect display device 15 displays the image CG of the content in which the character opens his eyes, and the effect content of the power-up effect changes. By the way, even if the promotion lottery is won, the type of the loop game state does not change. Therefore, if the type of the loop game state is the second loop game state, the effect image EF based on green is displayed on the effect display device 15. It is displayed and the power-up effect is executed. Then, when the loop game state ends at the timing t14, the effect state shifts from the normal effect mode to the preparation mode, and then shifts to the special effect mode.

The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) One or a plurality of variable games from the execution of the notification effect to the control to the advantageous mode after the notification effect is executed and the control to the advantageous mode (advantageous control state) is notified. A power-up effect as a specific effect is executed within the period during which. Then, during the execution of the power-up effect, the advantage of the advantageous mode controlled after the end of the loop game state (cycle period) may be improved. With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the advantage of the advantageous mode is improved during the execution of the power-up effect, and to improve the interest. In particular, during the execution of the power-up effect after the notification effect is executed, the advantage of the subsequent advantageous mode may be improved. Therefore, it is expected that the notification effect will be used as a delimiter to control the advantageous mode. It is possible to sharpen the switching from the situation to the situation where the advantage of the advantageous mode can be improved, and it is possible to effectively improve the interest.

Further, when the number of variable games until the end of the loop game state is large, there is a possibility that the advantage of the advantageous control state is improved. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest by winning the advantageous permissible lottery at an early timing in the loop game state and paying attention to whether the specific condition is satisfied.

(2) Of the advantageous modes as the advantageous control state, the chance effect mode (first control state) can be controlled to the special effect mode (second control state) as compared with the normal effect mode (normal control state). Easy to determine. On the other hand, among the advantageous modes, the special production mode has a higher output rate than the chance production mode. That is, among the advantageous modes, the special effect mode is more advantageous than the chance effect mode. Then, when it is determined in the promotion lottery to improve the advantage of the advantage mode when controlled to the chance effect mode, the advantage mode controlled after the end of the loop game state (cycle period) is more than the chance effect mode. Was changed to an advantageous special effect mode, and the advantage of the advantageous mode controlled after the end of the cycle period was improved so that the output rate could be increased. In this way, it is determined that the advantage of the advantageous mode is improved by the promotion lottery, that is, the participation rate is increased. Therefore, it is possible to raise the degree of attention to the lottery result of the promotion lottery and improve the interest. ..

(3) Even if the advantageous permissible lottery is not won in the loop game state (cycle period) (specific conditions are not satisfied), it is determined to control the advantageous mode (advantageous control state) in the final advantageous lottery. there is a possibility. For this reason, even if the loop game state ends without winning the advantageous permissible lottery, it is possible to continue to give a sense of expectation that the mode will be controlled to the advantageous mode, and it is interesting to not win the advantageous permissible lottery. Can be suppressed from decreasing.

Further, the advantageous permissible lottery is performed only when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a specific lottery result (for example, when the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying combination is won). On the other hand, the final advantageous lottery is performed even if the lottery result of the combination lottery is not a specific lottery result. Therefore, it is possible to create an opportunity for the lottery result of the winning combination lottery to be controlled in the advantageous mode even if it is not a specific lottery result. Then, it is difficult to identify whether the game is in the loop game state from the effect state. Therefore, even when the loop game state is actually controlled (within the cycle period), the advantageous mode is set even when the lottery result of the combination lottery is not a specific lottery result during the normal production mode. It can give a feeling of expectation to be controlled.

(4) A loop game state in which the loop game state (cycle period) is the first type cycle period (for example, the first loop game state) and a loop game state in which the loop game state (cycle period) is the second type cycle period (for example, the third loop game). The degree of expectation (the degree of expectation that a specific condition is satisfied) to win the advantageous permissible lottery differs depending on which of the states). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to which of the loop game state which is the first type cycle period and the loop game state which is the second type cycle period.

Further, depending on whether the loop game state is the loop game state in which the cycle period of the first type is set or the loop game state in which the cycle period is set to the second type, the power-up effect (specific effect) after the notification effect is executed. ) Is being executed, and the degree of expectation that the advantage of the advantageous mode (advantageous control state) controlled after the end of the loop game state is improved is different. In this way, even after winning the advantageous permissible lottery (after the specific conditions are satisfied), the loop game state in which the loop game state is the first type cycle period and the loop game state in which the second type cycle period is set. The degree of expectation that the advantage of the advantageous mode is improved differs depending on which one is used. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to which of the loop game state which is the first type cycle period and the loop game state which is the second type cycle period.

As described above, both before winning the advantageous allowable lottery (before the specific conditions are satisfied) and after winning the advantageous allowable lottery (after the specific conditions are satisfied), the loop game state is the first. It is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to whether the loop game state is one type of cycle period or the loop game state is one type of cycle period.

(5) It is configured to be controlled to the base gaming state (specific state) from the end of the loop gaming state (cycle period) to the next loop gaming state, and a prize is won in the base gaming state. The type of the next loop game state (type of cycle period) is determined according to the type of rushing combination (condition satisfied in a specific state). For this reason, before being controlled to the advantageous mode, attention is paid to which type of rushing combination wins in the base gaming state controlled between the loop gaming state and the loop gaming state, and further, the loop gaming state thereafter. It is possible to draw attention to the types of and improve the interest.

(6) In the loop gaming state (for example, the third loop gaming state) which is the second type cycle period, compared to the loop gaming state (for example, the first loop gaming state) which is the first type cycle period. There is a high expectation that the lottery result of the role lottery will be the "lottery result in which the advantageous allowable lottery is performed" (the expectation that the specific preliminary conditions for satisfying the specific conditions are satisfied is high). In this way, the lottery result of the combination lottery is "advantageous permissible lottery" depending on whether the type of the loop game state is the loop game state in which the cycle period of the first type is set or the loop game state in which the cycle period is set in the second type. The degree of expectation that the lottery result will be different. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether the type of the loop game state is the loop game state in which the cycle period of the first type is set or the loop game state in which the cycle period is set to the second type, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(7) In the loop game state (for example, the third loop game state) which is the second type cycle period, compared to the loop game state (for example, the first loop game state) which is the first type cycle period. When the lottery result of the role lottery is "the lottery result in which the advantageous allowable lottery is performed", the expectation of winning the advantageous allowable lottery (the degree of expectation that the specific condition is satisfied) is high. In this way, the lottery result of the combination lottery is "advantageous permissible lottery" depending on whether the type of the loop game state is the loop game state in which the cycle period of the first type is set or the loop game state in which the cycle period is set in the second type. The degree of expectation of winning the advantageous permissible lottery is different when the result of the lottery is the result of the lottery. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether the type of the loop game state is the loop game state in which the cycle period of the first type is set or the loop game state in which the cycle period is set to the second type, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(8) The effect image EF (effect content of the specific effect) displayed on the effect display device 15 when the power-up effect is executed specifies which of the first loop game state and the third loop game state. Configured to be possible. On the other hand, since there is no change in the effect content of the notification effect regardless of any of the loop game states from the first loop game state to the third loop game state, the effect content of the notification effect shows that the first loop game state ~ It was configured so that it was not possible to specify which of the third loop gaming states. For example, when the type of the loop game state is configured to be identifiable from the effect content of the notification effect, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the type of the loop game state, while notifying that the notification effect controls the advantageous mode. There is a risk that the player's joy for what has been done will be diminished. However, by making it impossible to specify the type of loop game state from the effect content of the notification effect, it is possible to prevent the player's joy of being notified that the notification effect is controlled to the advantageous mode from being reduced. can do. Then, by configuring the effect image EF displayed on the effect display device 15 to identify the type of the loop game state when the power-up effect is executed, the player who is pleased with the execution of the notification effect is attracted attention. , It becomes easier to turn to power-up production, and it is possible to effectively improve the interest.

(9) The number of variable games that can stay in the loop game state is the same regardless of the first loop game state to the third loop game state. That is, the length of stay in the loop game state is the same even if the type of the loop game state is different. Therefore, since there is no difference in the advantage of the loop game state depending on the number of variable games that can stay in the loop game state, the loop game state can be enjoyed for the same period regardless of the type of the loop game state. it can.

The above-described embodiment may be changed to another embodiment as follows, for example.
-When the advantageous permissible lottery is won in the loop game state, the notification effect may be executed without executing the variable game for the number of precursors as in the above embodiment. That is, the notification effect may be configured to be executed by the effect display device 15 at the timing when the specific condition is satisfied. In this way, when the specific condition is satisfied in the cycle period and the control is performed in the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period, the notification effect is executed by the effect executing means at the timing when the specific condition is satisfied. It may be configured.

-In the above embodiment, when one or a plurality of variable games are played from the execution of the notification effect to the control of the advantageous mode, all of the period during which the one or multiple variable games are played. During the period of, the power-up effect was configured to be executed. However, when one or more variable games are played from the execution of the notification effect to the control of the advantageous mode, in a part of the period during which the one or multiple variable games are played. , The power-up effect as a specific effect may be executed. That is, when one or more variable games are played from the execution of the notification effect to the control to the advantageous control state, a part of the period during which the one or multiple variable games are played. The specific effect may be executed during the period of. For example, when one or more variable games are played from the execution of the notification effect to the control of the advantageous mode, the variable games for three times within the period during which the one or multiple variable games are played. May be configured so that the power-up effect as a specific effect is executed during the period in which the above is performed. In this case, for example, even if 10 variable games are played from the execution of the notification effect to the control of the advantageous mode, in the period in which 3 of the 10 variable games are played. , Power-up production will be executed. Even in this case, the promotion lottery may be performed during the execution of the power-up effect. The period during which the power-up effect is executed is defined as the number of variable games, but it may be, for example, the time or the number of times the promotion lottery is performed. For example, the power-up effect may be executed until the number of times the promotion lottery is performed reaches a predetermined number of times, or until the loop game state ends.

-If it has already been decided to allow the transition to the advantageous mode by winning the advantageous permissible lottery, the promotion lottery will be held before the execution of the notification effect and at least one of the execution of the notification effect. It may be configured to be done. That is, the advantage of the advantageous control state controlled after the end of the cycle period may be improved before the execution of the notification effect and at least one of the execution of the notification effect. For example, only in the case where one or a plurality of variable games are performed from the execution of the notification effect to the end of the loop game state, at least before the execution of the notification effect and during the execution of the notification effect. On the other hand, the promotion lottery may be configured to be performed. Further, even if the variable game is not performed once or a plurality of times from the execution of the notification effect to the end of the loop game state, at least one of before the execution of the notification effect and during the execution of the notification effect. In, the promotion lottery may be performed. In the case of such a configuration, if the variable game is played once or a plurality of times from the execution of the notification effect to the end of the loop game state, the promotion lottery is performed before and after the execution of the notification effect. It will be. On the other hand, if the situation is not such that one or more variable games are played from the execution of the notification effect to the end of the loop game state, the promotion lottery is performed only before or during the execution of the notification effect. Will be done.

・ If you win a winning number that allows you to win the role of Cherry or a winning number that allows you to win the role of Watermelon, and if you win the lottery, you are allowed to move to the chance production mode, while the cherry replaying role If you win the winning number that allows you to win the prize, and you win the advantageous lottery, you may allow the transition to the special production mode. That is, the type of advantageous mode in which the transition is allowed may be different depending on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

・ If you win a winning number that allows you to win the role of Cherry or a winning number that allows you to win the role of Watermelon, you may not be allowed to shift to the advantageous mode (you may not win the advantageous lottery). , The transition to the advantageous mode may be permitted when a winning number that allows the winning of the cherry replaying combination is won. In this configuration, if a winning number that allows the cherry replaying combination to be won is won, the transition to the advantageous mode may be permitted without the advantageous allowable lottery being performed. .. At this time, it may be configured so that the transition to the special effect mode is always allowed. That is, depending on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery, the transition to the advantageous mode may be permitted depending on the lottery result of the advantageous allowable lottery, or the transition to the advantageous mode may be permitted without the advantageous allowable lottery being performed. There may be.

-It is not necessary to make the winning probability of the advantageous permissible lottery different depending on the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, the probability of winning the advantageous allowable lottery when winning the winning number that allows the cherry role to win, the probability of winning the advantageous allowable lottery when winning the winning number that allows the cherry replaying role to win, May be the same. Further, regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination lottery, the advantageous permissible lottery may be performed. At this time, the winning probabilities of the advantageous permissible lottery may or may not be different depending on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

・ If you win a winning number that allows you to win the role of Cherry or a winning number that allows you to win the role of Watermelon, the advantage of the advantageous mode may not improve (you may not win the promotion lottery). When the winning number that allows the cherry replaying combination to be won is won, the advantage of the advantageous mode may be improved. In this configuration, if a winning number that allows the cherry replaying role to win is won, it is determined that the advantage of the advantageous mode will be improved without a promotion lottery. You may. That is, depending on the lottery result of the combination lottery, it may be decided to improve the advantage of the advantageous mode depending on the lottery result of the promotion lottery, or the advantage of the advantageous mode is improved without the promotion lottery being performed. May be decided.

-It is not necessary to make the winning probability of the promotion lottery different according to the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, the probability of winning the promotion lottery when winning the winning number that allows the cherry role to win is the same as the probability of winning the promotion lottery when winning the winning number that allows the cherry replaying role to win. It may be. Further, regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination lottery, the promotion lottery may be performed. At this time, the winning probability of the promotion lottery may or may not be different depending on the lottery result of the combination lottery.

-The expectation that the specific preliminary condition is satisfied in the loop gaming state that is the second type cycle period may be the same as the expectation that the specific preliminary condition is satisfied in the loop gaming state that is the first type cycle period. .. Further, even if the expectation that the specific preliminary condition is satisfied in the loop gaming state that is the second type cycle period is lower than the expectation that the specific preliminary condition is satisfied in the loop gaming state that is the first type cycle period. Good. For example, the lottery result of the winning combination lottery that triggers the lottery of the advantageous permissible lottery may be different depending on the type of the loop game state. That is, some or all of the types of specific preliminary conditions may be different depending on the type of cycle period. In the case of such a configuration, even if the winning combination lottery tables used in various loop gaming states are the same, the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is "advantageous allowable lottery is performed" depending on the type of loop gaming state. Expectations for "lottery results" can be different.

-The degree of expectation that the specific condition is satisfied in the loop game state that is the second type cycle period may be the same as the degree of expectation that the specific condition is satisfied in the loop game state that is the first type cycle period. For example, the probability of winning a winning number that allows a cherry re-game combination to be won may not differ depending on the type of loop game state. In addition, even if the probability of winning the winning number that allows the cherry re-game combination to be won differs depending on the type of loop game state, the probability of winning the advantageous permissible lottery differs depending on the type of loop game state. The degree of expectation that is satisfied can be the same. Further, the degree of expectation that the specific condition is satisfied in the loop game state that is the second type cycle period may be lower than the degree of expectation that the specific condition is satisfied in the loop game state that is the first type cycle period. ..

-The degree of expectation that the advantage of the advantageous control state will improve during the execution of the specific effect after the specific condition is satisfied and the notification effect is executed in the second type cycle period is determined by the specific condition in the first type cycle period. It may be the same as the degree of expectation that the advantage of the advantageous control state is improved during the execution of the specific effect after being satisfied and the notification effect is executed. For example, the degree of expectation of winning the promotion lottery in the third loop game state and the degree of expectation of winning the promotion lottery in the first loop game state may be the same. Further, the degree of expectation that the advantage of the advantageous control state is improved during the execution of the specific effect after the specific condition is satisfied and the notification effect is executed in the second type cycle period is the specific condition in the first type cycle period. May be lower than the expectation that the advantage of the advantageous control state will be improved during the execution of the specific effect after the notification effect is executed. For example, the expectation of winning the promotion lottery in the third loop gaming state may be lower than the expectation of winning the promotion lottery in the first loop gaming state. Then, in the first loop gaming state, the expectation of winning the advantageous allowable lottery is lower than in the third loop gaming state, but if the advantageous allowable lottery is won, the promotion lottery thereafter It may be configured so that the expectation of winning is high. In this case, even in a loop game state of a type with a low expectation of winning an advantageous allowable lottery, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the loop game state.

-If the specific condition is not satisfied in the second type cycle period, the degree of expectation that the control to the advantageous control state is determined after the end of the cycle period in the final advantageous lottery is the specific condition in the first type cycle period. May be the same as the degree of expectation at which it is determined to control to the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period in the final advantageous lottery when is not satisfied. In addition, the degree of expectation that the final advantageous lottery will be determined to control to the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period when the specific condition is not satisfied in the second type cycle period is specified in the first type cycle period. If the conditions are not met, it may be lower than the expectation that the final advantageous lottery will be determined to control to the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period.

-The final advantageous lottery may be configured to be performed with a winning probability according to the type of loop game state. At this time, for example, the winning probability of the final advantageous lottery in the third loop gaming state may be higher than the winning probability of the final advantageous lottery in the first loop gaming state. In addition, the winning probability of the final advantageous lottery in the third loop gaming state with a high expectation of winning the advantageous allowable lottery is the final advantage in the first loop gaming state with a low expectation of winning the advantageous allowable lottery. It may be lower than the winning probability of the lottery. By reversing the expectation of winning the advantageous allowable lottery and the expectation of winning the final advantageous lottery in this way, for example, even in a loop gaming state of a type with a low expectation of winning the advantageous allowable lottery, the final advantage is achieved. It is possible to expect the player to win the lottery and to suppress the hobby of being in a loop game state of a type with a low expectation of winning the advantageous allowable lottery. In this configuration, since the final advantageous lottery is not performed based on the specific value, it is not necessary to control the change of the specific value. Further, the final advantageous lottery may not be performed. For example, if the advantageous allowable lottery is not won in the loop game state, the mode may not be changed to the advantageous mode.

-The specific value may be configured to be updated according to the winning combination. For example, the specific value may be subtracted when the re-game combination wins, while the specific value may be added when the bell combination wins.

-The specific value may be configured to be updated when the winning of a predetermined winning combination is continuously allowed or when the predetermined winning combination is consecutively won. For example, a specific value is subtracted when a replay combination wins in two consecutive variable games, while a specific value is added when a bell combination wins in two consecutive variable games. You may.

-The period during which the player can stay in the loop game state may be different depending on the type of the loop game state. That is, a part of the cycle period controlled by the first loop gaming state to the cycle period controlled by the third loop gaming state is set as the first type cycle period, and the other cycle period is set as the second type. The number of variable games constituting the first type of periodic period may be different from the number of variable games constituting the second type of periodic period. For example, the number of variable games that can stay in the third loop gaming state may be greater than the number of variable games that can stay in the first loop gaming state and the number of variable games that can stay in the second loop gaming state. Good. When configured in this way, the third loop gaming state is a type of loop gaming state in which the length of stayable period is longer and the advantage is higher than that of the first loop gaming state and the second loop gaming state. I can say. It should be noted that the longer the period during which the player can stay in the loop game state, the longer the period from the execution of the notification effect to the end of the loop game state tends to be, and the expectation for winning the promotion lottery is improved. It will be easier. Further, the number of variable games that can stay in the first loop gaming state may be larger than the number of variable games that can stay in the second loop gaming state and the number of variable games that can stay in the third loop gaming state. Good. That is, the length of the stay period (the length of the cycle period) may be longer as the type of loop game state in which the expectation of winning the advantageous permissible lottery is lower is lower.

-The period during which the player can stay in the loop game state does not have to be specified by the number of variable games. For example, the period during which the player can stay in the loop game state may be specified by the number of times a predetermined combination has won a prize, or may be specified by the time. For example, the loop game state may be configured to end when the number of times a predetermined combination has won a prize in the loop game state reaches a specific number of times (for example, 10 times). With such a configuration, it becomes difficult to specify how many remaining variable games are executed before the loop game state ends. As a result, the period during which the power-up effect (specific effect) is executed after the execution of the notification effect is extended, that is, the period during which the promotion lottery can be performed is expected to be longer, and the power-up effect is being executed. Can be entertained.

-If it is decided to allow the transition to the special production mode while staying in the chance production mode, and the promotion replay role wins, the special production will be done directly without shifting to the preparation mode. It may be configured to shift to the mode.

-While the navigation effect is not executed in the normal effect mode, the navigation effect may be executed in the special effect mode. Even in the case of such a configuration, it can be said that in the special effect mode, the ratio of the navigation effect being executed is higher than that in the normal effect mode.

-In the above embodiment, the type of loop game state (type of cycle period) can be specified from the effect content of the power-up effect as a specific effect. For example, the type of loop game state can be specified from the effect content of the power-up effect. May be configured to be guessable. For example, in the first loop gaming state, the effect image EF based on blue is more likely to be displayed than in the third loop gaming state, while the effect image EF based on red is displayed. It may be configured to be difficult. In this case, if the effect image EF based on red is displayed on the effect display device 15 in the power-up effect, it is presumed that the effect image EF is in the third loop game state, and the expectation that the effect image EF is in the third loop game state is expected. Can be enhanced. Further, even if the effect image EF based on blue is displayed on the effect display device 15 in the power-up effect, it can be entertained with the expectation that it is in the third loop gaming state. In addition, the content of the power-up effect does not have to be different depending on the type of loop game state. That is, the type of the loop gaming state may be configured to be unspecified (or unguessable) from the effect content of the power-up effect. Further, the type of the loop game state may be identifiable or inferrable from the effect content of the specific effect. That is, a specific effect may be executed with the effect content according to the type of the cycle period.

-When the power-up effect of a specific effect is being executed and it has already been decided to allow the transition to the special effect mode, for example, if the promotion lottery is won, the promotion lottery is won. The identifiable effect may be configured to be performed by some or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. With this configuration, even if the image CG with the contents of the character opening his eyes is displayed and the power-up effect is executed, the effect that can further identify that the promotion lottery has been won is executed. It is possible to draw attention to the character and improve the interest.

-In the above embodiment, the output rate in the preparation mode may be set to be higher than the output rate in the chance production mode. For example, in the preparation mode, the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell role when the winning number that allows the winning of the bell role and the single piece role is won is different from that in the chance production mode. If it is configured so that it is easily notified, the output rate in the preparation mode can be made higher than the output rate in the chance production mode.

-The upper limit of advantageous times as a predetermined number of times may be changed. For example, a number less than "1500 times" (for example, 1000 times) may be set as an advantageous upper limit number, or a number more than "1500 times" (for example, 3000 times) may be set as an advantageous upper limit number. .. Further, the net increase number may be changed. For example, the net increase number may be configured to be "1.5 sheets", or the net increase number may be configured to be "3 sheets". Then, for example, when the net increase number is set to "1.5" and the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous production state is limited to "3000", the advantage upper limit number is "2000 times (= 3000 / 1.5)". May be.

-The net increase in the number of sheets can be calculated, for example, after calculating the following expected payout value and input expected value. For example, a value obtained by multiplying the probability that a payout combination is allowed to win and the number of medals to be paid out when the payout combination wins is calculated for each payout combination, and the sum of the calculated values is the "expected payout value". ". On the other hand, the value calculated by subtracting the value obtained by multiplying the number of medals inserted by the probability that the re-game combination is allowed to win is defined as the "expected value of insertion". Then, the net increase in the number of sheets can be calculated by subtracting the expected input value from the expected payout value.

-The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine in which a bonus game is generated (granted) when a symbol combination (bonus stop eye) corresponding to a bonus combination is derived in a variable game. Then, when the winning of the bonus combination is allowed (so-called carry-over state), it can be regarded as a part of the advantageous mode. In addition, since the period during which the bonus game is generated is also in an advantageous state for the player, the time when the bonus game is generated is regarded as an advantageous mode, and the number of variable games played in the bonus game is continuously advantageous. It may be configured to be counted as a number of times.

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may be configured so that when the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is out of order, a winning command capable of identifying that the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is out of order is stored in the output buffer. Good. In this case, the winning command corresponds to the control information that can specify the lottery result of the winning combination lottery including the loss.

-In the above embodiment, even if the value of the random number for the winning combination is not assigned to the winning number that allows the winning of the symbol combination for which the prize is set, the lottery is not limited to the loss, for example, an advantageous permissible lottery is performed. It can also be configured so that a symbol combination (so-called chance eye) that can generate the benefit of the above can be derived.

-The above embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine that can give a penalty that causes a disadvantage to the player. It should be noted that the penalty may be given to one variable game or a plurality of variable games.

-The slot machine 10 may be a game machine that uses a game medium different from the medal. For example, it may be embodied as a gaming machine that uses a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming medium.
-The function of the main board 40 in the above embodiment may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. Further, the main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

-In the above embodiment, a payout board that controls the payout of medals as a game medium based on a control signal from the main board 40 may be provided, and the payout board may be used to control the payout of medals in the above embodiment. Good. In this configuration, the main board 40 and the payout board may be the main control unit or the first control unit.

-The function of the sub-board 41 in the above embodiment may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that specially controls the effect display device 15, a sound board that specially controls the speaker 14, and a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and these board groups are collectively controlled. A control board may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) The cycle period includes a first-class cycle period and a second-class cycle period, and the number of variable games constituting the first-class cycle period is the second-class cycle. It is the same as the number of variable games that make up the period.

(B) There are a plurality of types of the cycle period, and the type of the cycle period cannot be specified from the effect content of the notification effect, while the type of the cycle period can be specified from the effect content of the specific effect. It is configured to be identifiable.

10 ... Slot machine, 13 ... Decorative lamp, 14 ... Speaker, 15 ... Production display device, 16a to 16c ... Reel, 20 ... Start lever, 21a to 21c ... Stop button, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous control state
An advantageous determination means for determining whether to control to the advantageous control state,
A promotion lottery means for performing a promotion lottery that can determine to improve the advantage of the advantageous control state, and
The production execution means to execute the production and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
When the specific condition is satisfied in the cycle period when the variable game of a specific number of times is set as one cycle period, the advantage determination means determines to control the advantageous control state after the end of the cycle period.
The effect includes a notification effect that notifies that the control is controlled to the advantageous control state and a specific effect.
When the specific condition is satisfied in the cycle period and the advantageous control state is controlled after the end of the cycle period, the variable game of a predetermined number of times after the specific condition is satisfied or the specific condition is satisfied. The notification effect is executed by the effect executing means at the timing after the above is performed.
If one or more variable games are played from the execution of the notification effect to the control to the advantageous control state, a part of the period during which the one or multiple variable games are played. Or, the specific effect is executed during the entire period,
The advantageous control state includes a first control state and a second control state that is more advantageous than the first control state.
The first control state is a control state in which it is easier to determine to control the second control state as compared with the normal control state.
The second control state has a higher output rate than the first control state.
When the specific effect is being executed and the first control state is controlled after the end of the specific effect, when it is determined in the promotion lottery to improve the advantage of the advantageous control state, the specific effect is specified. the advantageous control state is controlled after the presentation termination is changed from the first control state to the second control state, and Turkey to improve advantageous degree of the advantageous control state is controlled after completion of the specific effect is A featured game machine .