JP6828927B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a slot machine.

Conventionally, in a slot machine which is a kind of a game machine, a slot machine which executes an AT game suggesting an operation procedure of a stop switch which is advantageous for a player is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-232031 (paragraphs 025 to 0296, FIGS. 17 to 19, etc.)

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing fraudulent acts against the gaming machine without excessively increasing the control load of the main control means .

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns. In the game machine that gives a privilege to the player according to the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped, the main control means for controlling the progress of the game and the information transmitted from the main control means Based on this, the main control means includes a sub-control means that controls the effect according to the progress of the game, and the main control means is a combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery to determine which of a plurality of combinations including a specific combination has been won. When the specific combination is won, if the stop operation of the stop operation means is performed in the specific operation mode corresponding to the specific combination, the display means can be stopped with a symbol combination advantageous to the player. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a stop control means for controlling the above, a game state control means for controlling the specific operation mode so as to be able to specify the specific operation mode when the specific combination is won, and a game state control means for controlling the specific operation mode. with whether the the decision whether to control the notification state, setting the omen period until the control in the notification enable state when it is determined that control the notification enable state, and the specific control means for the The sub-control means includes a predetermined period setting means capable of setting a predetermined period, the precursor period, and the precursor period when it is determined that the specific control means does not control the broadcastable state, although the predetermined condition is satisfied. In the predetermined period, the possibility effect execution means for executing the possibility effect suggesting that it may be determined that the notification is possible to be controlled is provided , and the predetermined period setting means is among the predetermined conditions. The first predetermined condition that the specified number of games or more can be set as the precursor period when it is determined by the specific control means to control the notification possible state is satisfied, but the specific control means brings the notification to the state. When it is determined that the control is not performed, the predetermined number of games or more is set as the predetermined period .

It is a perspective view of the rotating cylinder type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of the reel of the rotating cylinder type game machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the rotating cylinder type game machine of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted on the main control board of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the game control means of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted on the sub-control board of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the game. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the game state during a normal game. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination and a reel symbol, and the number of medals paid out. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the role lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the role lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game state and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows the mode selection lottery table, (a)-(c) is the figure which shows the mode selection lottery table which uses different conditions. It is a figure which shows the modification of the mode selection lottery table of FIG. 13, and (a)-(d) is the figure which shows the mode selection lottery table which uses different conditions. It is a figure which shows the mode transition lottery table. It is a figure which shows the AT transition lottery table, (a)-(c) is the figure which shows the AT transition lottery table which uses different conditions. It is a figure which shows the game number AT transition lottery table. It is a figure which shows the game number mode selection lottery table, (a) and (b) are the figure which show the game number mode selection lottery table which use conditions are different, and (c) is a figure which shows the number of games in each mode. It is a figure which shows the relationship with the distribution rate which is the rate of transition to AT. It is a figure which shows the precursor period table, (a)-(c) is the figure which shows the precursor period table which different conditions are used. It is a figure which shows an example of the information transmitted from a main control board to a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the Gase precursor period table, and (a) and (b) are the figure which show the Gase precursor period table which use different conditions. It is a figure which shows the special role possibility production scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows the special role Gase possibility production scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows the background effect selection lottery table, (a)-(f) is the figure which shows the background effect selection lottery table which is selected in a different timing and mode, respectively. It is a figure which shows the modification of the background effect selection lottery table of FIG. 24, and (a)-(h) is the figure which shows the background effect selection lottery table which is selected at a different timing and mode, respectively. It is a figure which shows the background production transition lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the notification determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the notification determination process of FIG. 27, and is the flowchart which follows FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the notification determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the notification determination process of FIG. 27, and is the flowchart which follows FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the precursor period setting process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the Gase precursor period setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination process, and is the flowchart which follows FIG. 35. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus confirmation notification processing of FIG. 35. It is a flowchart which shows the AT start notification processing. It is a timing chart which shows a specific example of a possibility effect, and (a) to (d) are timing charts which show the possibility effect of different patterns. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the production before and after the set end of an AT game. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the number of medals acquired. It is a figure for demonstrating operation of a limiter. It is a figure which shows the modification of the start trigger of an AT game. It is a figure which shows the modification of the start moment of the AT game, (a) and (b) are the figure which shows the lottery table for AT transition lottery respectively, and (c) is the AT right which is performed in the case of AT winning. It is a figure which shows the lottery table for a few lottery.

An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a slot machine), which is a gaming machine, will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 40.

(Constitution)
The outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment plays a game using medals (value for games), and when a predetermined winning symbol (symbol combination) is aligned with the winning line, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player. It is paid out as a privilege of, and is configured as follows. As shown in FIG. 1, the front opening of the housing 3 is closed by the front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and the operation plate 7 is arranged at a position substantially at the center height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is arranged above the operation plate 7, and a horizontally long rectangular display window 11 is provided on the front plate 9. Inside the display window 11, rotary reels (left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R) forming a variable display row for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 2, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of types of symbols including, for example, "7", "BAR", "Bell", "cherry", "watermelon", "R1", and "R2". A total of 21 pieces are provided in a predetermined arrangement.

Further, each of the symbols 13L, 13M, and 13R of each reel is assigned a frame number from 0 to 20 in order. For example, a reel tape on which the symbols from frame numbers 0 to 20 are printed is a reel. Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is formed by being attached to the peripheral surface. Here, when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols of frame numbers 20, 19, ..., 0, 20, ... Are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order. ..

When the rotation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped, a total of nine symbols, three for each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, are set to be viewed from the display window 11. Specifically, a total of nine reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed through the display window 11, three reels each in the upper, middle, and lower stages for each reel. That is, when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In addition, one horizontal row (middle line) in the middle row becomes a winning line, which will be described later, and when the winning combination symbols are aligned on this winning line, a prize is won.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R each composed of a stepping motor are connected to the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and the reels 13L, 13M, 13R rotate independently. Driven. A reel unit (not shown) composed of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R and each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R corresponds to the "display means" of the present invention.

Returning to FIG. 1, the operation board 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored inside, and the maximum number of medals inserted per game (game) from the credit medals. In this embodiment, the maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the insertion of medals (set to 3), and the lever-shaped start switch for rotating each reel 13L, 13M, 13R to start the variable display of each symbol. 19. Left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (stop operation) corresponding to each reel 13L, 13M, 13R in order to stop the rotation (variable display) of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Means), a settlement switch 23 for paying out credit medals, and a medal slot 25 are provided.

In addition, an operation procedure (operation) of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R necessary for notifying the player of winning or winning by displaying a moving image or the like in the substantially center above the front plate 9 or making the player win a prize. A liquid crystal display 27 (effect executing means) for notifying the mode) is provided. Immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, an explanatory panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided. Speakers 31L and 31R for producing music, voice, and the like are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, respectively. Speakers 31L and 31R are also provided on the left and right sides of the medal payout outlet 39, which will be described later.

Further, a central lamp portion 33M is arranged on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are arranged on the left and right sides thereof, respectively. A light source such as a light emitting diode is provided in each of the lamp units 33M, 33L, and 33R. These lamp units 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed to form an upper lamp unit 33 for performing an effect such as notifying the player of winning or winning.

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

Further, below the display window 11 of the front plate 9, a notification display for notifying (displaying) the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, the right stop switch 21R, the result of the winning combination lottery, and the like. The vessel 60 is arranged. The notification display 60 is composed of, for example, three 7-segment LEDs, and can display a three-digit number. Here, each digit corresponds to the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R in order from the left, and each digit corresponds to the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. When the numbers "1", "2", and "3" are displayed, the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R can be notified. Further, for example, a predetermined number for identification is individually assigned to each combination lottery result (winning combination group) described later and described on the explanation panel 29 or the like, and the notification display 60 is displayed according to the result of the combination lottery. By displaying a predetermined number, the result of the winning combination lottery can be notified.

By the way, although not shown in FIG. 1, the support frame body that supports each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3, and is below the support frame body in the housing 3. Is provided with a hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for ejecting medals to the medal payout outlet 39. Further, on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25, a medal selector that selects whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 25 are genuine and guides only the regular medals to the hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3). 48 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. Further, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power ON / OFF, and a key cylinder for setting change processing described later and a push button type setting change button 52 (see FIG. 3). ), The change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) is provided.

Subsequently, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 26.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R for detecting the rotation positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are provided. Each sensor 55L, 55M, 55R is composed of a photo interrupter that detects protrusions provided on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively, and when each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R rotates, each turn The protrusion is detected and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In the present embodiment, for example, when each position sensor 55L, 55M, 55R detects a protrusion, the symbol of frame number 20 is configured to be located in the middle of the display window 11.

The change processing start switch 56 shown in FIG. 3 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is switched ON and OFF by inserting a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder and rotating the key cylinder. Further, the hopper motor 57 shown in FIG. 3 is arranged in the hopper unit 43, and is driven by the hopper motor 57 to pay out medals toward the medal payout outlet 39.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 has a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted, and a game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). A sub control board 73 on which a sub CPU 71 that performs effect control according to the progress of the above is mounted is provided separately. Then, various data are transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one direction, so that various information (see FIG. 20) regarding the progress of the game controlled by the main CPU 61 is transmitted to the sub CPU 71. Will be sent.

The main control board 63 is housed in a board case (not shown) so that it cannot be accessed illegally by inserting a wire or the like from the outside, and then the board case is strictly placed. It is sealed. In addition, various well-known measures have been taken on the board case so that it can be reliably visually recognized that the board case has been opened illegally.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data related to the game such as the game state of the slot machine 1, and is shown in FIG. The combination lottery result storage means 651, AT right number storage means 652, precursor period game number counter 653, flag storage means 654, AT period game number counter 655, bonus inter-bonus game number counter 656, total input number counter 657, total payout. A storage area for storing the data of each of the number counter 658 and the total AT game number counter 659 is formed by the RAM 65. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is the storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, which is the preset data shown in FIG. 4, the combination lottery table 671, the stop table 672, and the mode selection lottery table. Stores a program for slot machine 1 including 673, mode transition lottery table 674, AT transition lottery table 675, number of games AT transition lottery table 676, precursor period table 677, and the like.

Further, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and controls the progress of the game by executing the program stored in the ROM 67. Further, the main CPU 61 includes data on the winning combination lottery result in the winning combination lottery process by the winning combination lottery means 103 (see FIG. 4) described later, and operating instruments such as stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and start switch 19 operated by the player. Various data (see FIG. 20) such as data related to the operation of the above are transmitted to the sub-control board 73 in a command format.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control board 73 includes a memory 75 having a RAM unit for temporarily storing various data and a ROM unit for storing various programs for production and the like. Specifically, the memory 75 forms a storage area for storing the data of each of the precursor period storage means 751 and the Gase precursor period game number counter 752 shown in FIG. In addition, the preset data shown in FIG. 6 is the Gase precursor period table 753, the precursor possibility effect scenario setting table 754, the Gase precursor possibility effect scenario setting table 755, the special role possibility effect effect scenario setting table 756, and the special role. Various programs for the effect including the disappointment possibility effect scenario setting table 757, the background effect selection lottery table 758, the background effect transition lottery table 759, and the like are stored in the memory 75.

Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61, for example, a combination in the combination lottery process by the combination lottery means 103 described later. By executing the program stored in the memory 75 based on the lottery result, data on whether the operating instruments such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19, and the effect switch (not shown) have been operated, etc. Determine the content of the game-related effect to be provided to the player. Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined content of the effect.

(Main control board)
Next, the configuration of the main control board 63 will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the main control board 63 is realized by controlling various functions and hardware realized by executing a game control program stored in the ROM 67. Various functions are installed.

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the game of the slot machine 1, and as shown in FIG. 7, is a special game in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than that of the normal game and the normal game, which is advantageous to the player. The game (bonus game: BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')) and the winning of the special role (BB, RB) are carried over as the internal winning. The bonus (special role) is the game during the internal winning. The special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the normal game includes a general game (RT1) and an RT game (RT4) having a higher probability of winning the re-game combination than the general game. Further, the game control means 100 executes an AT game (AT1: special game) that identifiablely notifies the operation procedure of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R which is advantageous for the player. As will be described later, the AT game (AT1) is one of the general game (RT1), the RT game (RT4), and the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). It is executed in combination. As shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determination means 100a, a mode selection lottery means 100b (special game determination data selection means), a mode transition lottery means 100c, and a notification lottery means 100d (special game grant determination means). ), The number of games AT granting means 100e (right granting means when the period has elapsed), AT right setting means 100f, precursor period setting means 100g, notification determination means 100h, notification determination means 100i, and game state setting means 100j.

a) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determining means 100a of FIG. 5 determines the mode of the operation procedure such as the presence or absence of the player's operation on the slot machine 1 and the long press, and specifically, both the bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, and each of them. Various modes of operation for the slot machine 1 by the player, such as modes of operation by the player for various switches such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and modes of operation for inserting medals by the player into the medal insertion slot 25. judge.

b) Mode selection lottery means 100b
The mode selection lottery means 100b of FIG. 5 is for a low probability mode in which the AT transition lottery table 675 used by the notification lottery means 100d described later to execute the AT transition lottery is set to a predetermined probability of winning the AT transition lottery. The AT transition lottery table 675 (first data) of FIG. 16 (b) and the AT transition lottery table 675 (c) of FIG. 16 (c) for the high accuracy mode, which is more advantageous to the player than the data of FIG. 16 (b). Which type of data is to be used among the plurality of types of data including the second data) is selected by a mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 shown in FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (c). is there.

As described above, the slot machine 1 has a specific combination (winning combination group "left bell", "middle bell", "right bell", "replay A", "replay B", "replay C": see FIGS. 10 and 11). When a player wins, a function called AT (assist time) for performing an AT game (AT1) that notifies the operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, which is highly advantageous for the player, is installed. There is. Further, in the slot machine 1, the notification lottery means 100d uses the AT transition lottery table 675 to determine whether or not to grant the right (AT right) to shift to the AT period in which the AT game (AT1) is executed. The AT transition lottery mode includes a low probability mode and a high probability mode in which the winning probability (AT winning probability) of the AT transition lottery is given preferential treatment over the low probability mode.

Then, the mode of the AT transition lottery performed by the notification lottery means 100d is set to the low probability mode when the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery table 675 of FIG. 16B by the mode selection lottery, and the mode is selected. When the lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery table 675 of FIG. 16C by the mode selection lottery, the high accuracy mode is set. At this time, the mode selection lottery means 100b executes the mode selection lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

The predetermined condition that triggers the execution of the mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b is the first condition that the setting is changed by being controlled by the setting control means 101 (see FIG. 4) described later (see simply "setting"). (Sometimes referred to as "at the time of change") and the second condition that the AT game (AT1) based on the AT right granted by the notification lottery means 100d is completed (corresponding to the "first condition" in the present invention, and simply (Sometimes referred to as "at the end of the AT game"), and a special game (BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')) that is different from the AT game (AT1) and is advantageous to the player is completed. The third condition (corresponding to the "second condition" in the present invention, and may be simply referred to as "at the end of the special game", "at the end of the BB game", or "at the end of the RB game") is included. The second condition is that the AT right (if there are a plurality of granted AT rights, all AT rights) is in an advantageous state in which the AT game (AT1) based on the AT right granted by the notification lottery means 100d is being executed. When the AT game (AT1) ends by satisfying the specific end condition (normal AT game end condition) that the AT game (AT1) is executed the number of times based on) (simply "at the end of the normal AT game"). (Sometimes referred to as), and a predetermined period (for example, 1500 games) has passed from the start of the AT period (advantageous period) based on the AT right granted by the notification lottery means 100d without satisfying the normal AT game end condition. This includes the case where the AT game (AT1) is completed by satisfying the elapsed time end condition (limiter condition) according to (sometimes simply referred to as "at the end of the AT game by the limiter").

Then, the mode selection lottery means 100b is used for each of the above-mentioned triggers (at the time of setting change, at the end of the AT game (at the end of the normal AT game, at the end of the AT game by the limiter), at the end of the special game (at the end of the BB game, at the end of the RB game). At the end)), by selecting the type of the AT transition lottery table 675 used by the notification lottery means 100d for the AT transition lottery by the mode selection lottery, the initial state of the AT transition lottery mode by the notification lottery means 100d can be determined with low accuracy. Set to either mode or high accuracy mode.

Next, the mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b will be specifically described.

As shown in FIGS. 13A to 13B, a plurality of types of mode selection lottery tables 673 (special game specific data) are set according to each opportunity for the mode selection lottery to be executed. Then, when the BB game (BB') is started in the low probability mode, the mode selection lottery means 100b uses the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13A at the end of the BB game to perform the mode selection lottery. Do. In the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13A, the probability that the AT transition lottery mode is set to the high probability mode and the probability that the mode is set to the low probability mode are set to the same probability (50%).

Further, the mode selection lottery means 100b is RB when the RB game (RB') is started regardless of the mode of the AT transition lottery, or when the BB game (BB') is started in the high accuracy mode. At the end of the game or the end of the BB game, the mode selection lottery is performed using the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13 (b). In the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13B, the probability that the AT transition lottery mode is set to the high accuracy mode is set to 100%, and the AT transition lottery mode is always set to the high accuracy mode. ..

Further, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs a mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13C when the setting is changed or the AT game is completed. In the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13C, the probability that the AT transition lottery mode is set to the high probability mode is set to 30%, and the probability that the AT transition lottery mode is set to the low probability mode is set to 70%. .. If the AT game (AT1) based on one AT right is completed while the plurality of AT rights granted by the notification lottery means 100d still remain, the mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b is performed. Therefore, the mode of the AT transition lottery will be carried over to the AT period based on the next AT right.

As described above, at the time of changing the setting (first condition) and at the end of the AT game (second condition), the mode selection lottery means 100b has the same type as shown in FIG. 13 (c) as the mode selection lottery table 673. The mode of the AT transition lottery is selected using the data of (see FIG. 42). On the other hand, at the end of the special game, the mode selection lottery means 100b uses the data shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b) different from the data shown in FIG. 13 (c) as the mode selection lottery table for the AT transition lottery. Mode is selected (see FIG. 42).

In this way, after the BB game (BB') that has entered in the low accuracy mode, the player's interest can be improved by giving the possibility of the high accuracy mode state. Further, at the end of the RB game, the mode is always shifted to the high accuracy mode, and it is possible to prevent the player's motivation from being discouraged by the rush of the RB game (RB'), which is inferior to the BB game (BB'). In addition, after the BB game (BB') that has entered the high-accuracy mode, by maintaining the high-accuracy mode, the player's motivation by falling from the high-accuracy mode to the low-accuracy mode triggered by the BB game (BB'). Can be prevented from being scraped. Further, at the end of the AT game, by performing the mode selection lottery using the same mode selection lottery table 673 (FIG. 13 (c)) as when the setting is changed, it becomes advantageous at the end of the AT game and excessive expectations are placed on the player. Can be prevented from inflaming. Further, in the mode selection lottery table 673, for example, when the setting value is changed and the AT game ends, when the set value is "6", the high probability mode is selected at 40% and the low probability mode is selected at 60%. It may be provided for each set value for adjusting the ball output rate.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 14, the mode selection lottery means 100b is composed of different types of data at the end of the AT game, at the end of the normal AT game and at the end of the AT game by the limiter. The mode selection lottery may be performed using the table 673. Specifically, the mode selection lottery means 100b displays the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 14 (c) in which the winning probabilities of the high probability mode and the low probability mode are set to the same value at the end of the normal AT game. The mode selection lottery is performed using the mode selection lottery, and at the end of the AT game by the limiter, the mode selection lottery is performed using the mode selection lottery table 673 shown in FIG. 14D, which is composed of the same type of data as for the setting change. You may do so. Since the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIGS. 14A and 14B is the same as the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIGS. 13A and 13B, the description thereof will be omitted.

The mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b triggers a predetermined number of games to elapse without shifting to a state advantageous to the player (AT game, special game, etc.) after the end of the special (bonus) game or AT game. Replay 3 (Example: When 500 games have passed without shifting to a state advantageous to the player after the special game) or when the game history meets the predetermined conditions (Example: General game (RT1)) (See FIG. 9) may include (when consecutively won) and the like. Even if there are multiple execution triggers for the mode selection lottery, if the trigger is different from the end of the AT game, by using the mode selection lottery table 673 different from the setting change, the setting change that is the starting point of the game state is different. Since the AT transition lottery mode is selected at different rates, the player can be more interested in the game.

c) Mode transition lottery means 100c
The mode transition lottery means 100c of FIG. 5 determines whether or not to shift the AT transition lottery mode by the notification lottery means 100d from one mode of the low probability mode and the high probability mode to the other mode (mode transition lottery). It is decided by. Specifically, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “single combination 13” in FIG. 10 and the mode transition lottery table 674 in FIG. 15, the mode transition lottery means 100c is in a low probability mode of the AT transition lottery mode. Then, when the winning combination lottery result is "single winning combination 13", it is decided by lottery whether or not to shift from the low probability mode to the high probability mode. In the mode transition lottery table 674 at this time, the winning probability from the low probability mode to the high probability mode is set to 50%, and if a winner is won, the mode related to the AT transition lottery is changed from the low probability mode to the high probability mode. Transition.

Further, when the mode of the AT transition lottery is the high probability mode, the mode transition lottery means 100c performs a transition lottery (fall lottery) to the low probability mode in each game. At this time, if the mode transition lottery table 674 in which the fall probability (winning probability of the transition lottery) is set to 5% is used and the fall lottery is won, the AT transition lottery mode shifts from the high probability mode to the low probability mode. .. Regarding the AT transition lottery mode, a command that can specify the current mode is created by the command creating means 104 described later. The created command is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 by the sub-control command transmitting means 109 described later in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 28) executed by the main CPU 61.

d) Notification lottery means 100d
In the notification lottery means 100d of FIG. 5, the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 described later is a specific combination (winning combination group "left bell", "middle bell", "right bell", "replay A", "replay B", "replay C". : When the player is elected (see FIGS. 10 and 11), the right grant of the AT game (AT1) in which the operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R which is advantageous to the player is notified is transferred to the AT of FIG. It is determined using the lottery table 675 (data for determining a special game). For example, as shown in the item of the winning combination group "right bell" in FIG. 10, even if the winning combination lottery result is the winning combination group "right bell", if it is not possible to know that fact. , The player does not always operate the right stop switch 21R first, and the number of payouts (10) is large, and it is not always possible to arrange the "middle bell" which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the AT game (AT1), if the winning combination lottery result is the winning combination group "right bell", the player notifies the fact and prompts the player to operate the right stop switch 21R first, so that the player pays out. You can increase the chances of receiving it.

Further, as shown in the item of the winning combination group "Replay C" in FIG. 11, even if the combination lottery result is "Replay C", for example, if the player cannot know that fact, the player The right stop switch 21R is not always operated first, and the conditions for shifting to the RT game (RT4) (RT4 transition conditions) "Replay 9" to "Replay 20" cannot always be aligned. On the other hand, in the AT game (AT1), if the winning combination lottery result is the winning combination group "Replay C", it is notified to that effect and prompts the player to operate the right stop switch 21R first, which is advantageous to the player. Opportunities to shift to RT games (RT4) can be increased.

The notification lottery means 100d performs an AT transition lottery on the condition that one of the winning combination groups “middle cherry” and “watermelon” in FIG. 10 is won. As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, the AT transition lottery table 675 used at this time shows the type of the winning combination group and the type of the AT transition lottery mode (high accuracy or low accuracy mode) at the time of winning. Multiple types are provided according to the above. Here, in each AT transition lottery table 675, the winning probability is set for each of the number of AT rights "0" to "3" "5". For example, when the number of AT rights "3" is won, It means that three AT rights have been acquired in one AT transition lottery. In this embodiment, one set is defined as 50 games for the duration of the AT game (AT period). For example, when the number of AT rights "3" is won, 150 games for 3 sets are specified. Was acquired as the AT period (advantageous period).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, in the AT transition lottery table 675 when the "middle cherry" is won, the winning probability that the number of AT rights is determined to be 0 is set to 0%. Therefore, be sure to win (AT win). Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 (b) and 16 (c), in the AT transition lottery table 675 when the "watermelon" is won, the number of AT rights may be determined to be 0 and the result may be lost. Further, in the AT transition lottery table 675 (second data) of FIG. 16 (c) used when the "watermelon" is won in the high probability mode, it is used when the "watermelon" is won in the low probability mode. Compared with the AT transition lottery table 675 (first data) in FIG. 16B, the probability of losing (the number of AT rights is “0”) is set lower, and the probability of winning a high number of AT rights is higher. It is set. The number of AT rights set in the AT transition lottery table 675 is not limited to the number shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, and is appropriately optimized according to the design of the slot machine 1. The number of AT rights may be set.

e) Number of games AT granting means 100e
In the slot machine 1, as a transition route from the general game (RT1) to the AT game (AT1) (see FIG. 8), a route that wins the AT transition lottery by the above-mentioned notification lottery means 100d and shifts to the AT game (AT1). And, the number of games played at the time of exhausting the predetermined number of games in the state where the special role is not won and the bonus game (special game: BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')) is not performed AT A route for winning the transition lottery and shifting to the AT game (AT1) is set, and the game number AT granting means 100e in FIG. 5 performs the game number AT transition lottery which is the latter route. The game number AT granting means 100e counts the number of games (games) digested in a state where no special role has been won and no bonus game has been performed, using the inter-bonus game number counter 656 (see FIG. 4). To do. Then, in the game number AT granting means 100e, the period during which the BB game (BB') or the RB game (RB') is not performed (the period during which the special role is not won) is a specific period (in this embodiment, 1500 games). ), The AT right is always granted (winning probability 100%: see Fig. 17 (c)), and if the special period is shorter than the specific period, the AT right is granted. It has a second pattern in which whether or not to play is determined by a game number AT transition lottery using the game number AT transition lottery table 676.

Number of games In the AT transition lottery table 676, the number of digested games (number of games between bonuses) in the state where bonus games (BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')) and AT game (AT1) are not performed. The first game in which the game number AT transition lottery is performed when the count value of the counter 656) is set to each of 200 games, 500 games, 1000 games, 1100 games and subsequent 100 games, which is a special period. The count value of the number AT transition lottery table 676 (Fig. 17 (a): data for determining special games during special period) and the number of games counter 656 between bonuses is 100 games, 200 games, and 100 games after 300 games during the special period. Number of games for each number of games AT transition lottery set to perform AT transition lottery Table 676 (Fig. 17 (b): special period special game determination data) and number of games between bonuses There are three types of a special game number AT transition lottery table 676 (FIG. 17 (c)) in which a game number AT transition lottery is performed when the count value of the counter 656 reaches 1500 games in a specific period. In the first and second game number AT transition lottery table 676 of FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b), a winning probability of 5% to 50% is set at each lottery opportunity, and the game number AT transition lottery is not won. On the other hand, in the special game number AT transition lottery table 676 of FIG. 17 (c), the winning probability is set to 100%, and it is configured to always shift to the AT game (AT1). There is.

Regarding this game number AT transition lottery, first, when the setting is changed, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is set. That is, the number of games when the number of games (count value of the inter-bonus game counter 656) from the setting change to the first winning of the bonus is 200, 500, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 games. An AT transition lottery will be held. Then, neither of these games is won in the lottery, and no special role is won in the meantime, and no bonus game (BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')) is performed. When the game reaches 1500 games, the game number AT transfer means 100e performs a game number AT transition lottery using the special game number AT transition lottery table 676. Therefore, whenever 1500 games are digested, the game shifts to AT game (AT1). Next, when the AT game (AT1) obtained by digesting 1500 games is completed, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset. At this time, the count values of both the number of games of the inter-bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using each of the first and special game number AT transition lottery tables 676 are initialized.

On the other hand, when one of the AT transition lottery for each number of games between 200 and 1400 games is won and the AT game (AT1) related to the winning is completed, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset. .. At this time, the count of the number of games by the bonus inter-game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using the first game number AT transition lottery table 676 is initialized, but the special game number AT transition lottery table 676. The count of the number of games by the inter-bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using the above is continuously counted without being initialized. That is, even if the number of games AT transition lottery is won while the bonus games are 1500 games, if the bonus games are not performed without winning the special role after that, the AT right is again obtained. Will be granted. If the game number AT transition lottery is won, the precursory period described later may be set, and if the game is not won, the precursory period may be set.

Further, with respect to the AT game (AT1) caused by winning the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset at the end of the AT game. At this time, the count of the number of games by the bonus inter-game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using the first game number AT transition lottery table 676 is initialized, but the special game number AT transition lottery table 676. The count of the number of games by the inter-bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using the above is continuously counted without being initialized.

In addition, if a special role is won and a bonus game (BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')) is performed, either the first or second game number AT transition lottery table 676 is performed after the bonus game. On the other hand, the special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset. At this time, which of the first and second game number AT transition lottery tables 676 is reset is determined by lottery (in this embodiment, 50% of each is distributed). At this time, a bonus inter-game number counter 656 for performing a game number AT transition lottery using each of the first or second game number AT transition lottery table 676 and the special game number AT transition lottery table 676 that are reset. The count of the number of games played by is initialized. After that, similarly, the game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset every time the bonus game or the AT game ends.

The configuration for shifting to the AT game (AT1) when the number of games is exhausted can be changed as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the setting is changed, the probability of shifting to the AT game (AT1) within 100 games from the end of the bonus game or the end of the AT game (AT1) is 10%, and within 800 games. "Normal mode" in which the probability of shifting to AT game (AT1) is set to 50% and the probability of shifting to AT game (AT1) within 1000 games is set to 40%, and the probability of shifting to AT game (AT1) is always switched to within 100 games. "Heaven mode", "Reset mode" where the probability of shifting to AT game (AT1) within 100 games is set to 10%, and the probability of shifting to AT game (AT1) within 800 games is set to 90%. A game number mode may be provided, and one of these may be selected at each opportunity.

At this time, for example, at the time of setting change and the end of AT game, there is a common number of games mode selection lottery in which "normal mode" is selected with a probability of 30%, "heaven mode" with a probability of 30%, and "reset mode" with a probability of 40%. The number of games mode is determined using the table (see FIG. 18A). In addition, at the end of the bonus game, the number of games mode is selected using the game number mode selection lottery table (see FIG. 18B) in which the "normal mode" is selected with a probability of 50% and the "heaven mode" is selected with a probability of 50%. Can be determined.

It should be noted that the inter-bonus game count counter 656 may be used to count the number of digested games in the state where no special game is being performed, or to count the number of digested games in the state where no special role has been won. Alternatively, the number of digested games from the end of the special game to the winning of the special role may be counted.

f) AT right setting means 100f
In the AT right setting means 100f of FIG. 5, when the notification lottery means 100d decides to win one to three or five AT rights, the determined number of AT rights is stored in the AT right number storage means 652. It is set as the number of AT rights to be stored in. Further, the AT right setting means 100f stores one AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652 when the game number AT granting means 100e wins the game number AT transition lottery.

When the "middle cherry" and "watermelon" are won, the AT transition lottery is performed by the notification lottery means 100d regardless of the game state, but when the AT transition lottery is won, the AT right number storage means 652 has already been AT. The number of rights may be remembered. In such a case, the AT right setting means 100f adds the newly determined number of AT rights to the number of AT rights already stored and sets the AT right number storage means 652.

g) Precursor period setting means 100 g
The precursor period setting means 100g of FIG. 5 sets the precursor period from the time when the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d is won to the control of the AT game (AT1) (notification possible state (AT period)). It is set by. Specifically, when the precursor period setting means 100g is won (AT winning) in the AT transition lottery at the time of winning the "middle cherry" (cherry winning) when the bonus internal winning is not being won, the number of AT rights is set. Performs a precursor period setting lottery using the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 19 (a). At this time, the precursor period setting means 100 g determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of each precursor period (1 game, 4 games, 5 games) set in the precursor period table 677. The determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653.

Further, the precursor period setting means 100 g uses the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 19 (b) when the AT transition lottery when the "watermelon" is won (watermelon winning) is won when the bonus internal winning is not performed. Then, a lottery for setting the precursor period is performed. At this time, the precursor period setting means 100 g is one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of each precursor period (1 game, 4 games, 5 games, 23 to 32 games) set in the precursor period table 677. One is determined, and the determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653. In addition, the precursor period setting means 100 g uses the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 19 (c) when the AT transition lottery at the time of winning the "middle cherry" and "watermelon" when the bonus internal winning is being won. A lottery will be held to set the precursor period. At this time, the precursor period setting means 100g determines and determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of the precursor period (1 game, 4 games, 5 games) set in the precursor period table 677. The precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653.

Further, the precursor period setting means 100 g subtracts the value of the precursor period set in the precursor period game counter 653 by -1 each time one game is digested, and during the precursor period (the value of the precursor period game counter 653 is 0). When a special role is won (bonus prize) (when not), the value of the game number counter 653 during the precursory period is cleared and initialized to 0.

Further, the precursor period game number counter 653 is formed in the non-volatile storage area of the RAM 65, and when the power is cut off (power interruption), the value of the precursor period during counting is not erased and remains. Memorize and back up information that identifies the precursory period of. Further, the precursor period setting means 100g determines that if the information for specifying the precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653, it is determined to return to the precursor period by turning on the power, and is stored in the precursor period game number counter 653. Instead of clearing (initializing) the counted value, it is restored to the precursory period specified by the backed up information (count value).

The precursor period setting means 100g basically sets the precursor period shorter when the AT transition lottery is won during the bonus internal winning than when the bonus internal winning is not performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the AT is won during the bonus internal winning, the ratio in which the precursor period is set to one game is set to be the largest. Further, in the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 19 (c) used for the precursor period setting lottery during the bonus internal winning, the watermelon is selected in the case of the watermelon winning during the non-bonus internal winning (see FIG. 19 (b)). There is no possible precursor period for 23-32 games. Therefore, when the AT transition lottery is won during the bonus internal winning, the precursor period of 23 to 32 games is not selected, and the AT game (AT period) is shifted to after the precursor period of 5 games or less at the maximum. The operation procedure of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, which is advantageous for the player, is notified. The precursor period set by the precursor period setting lottery is not limited to the period (number of games) set in the precursor period table 677 of FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (c), and the design of the slot machine 1 Depending on the situation, the precursory period of the optimum period may be set as appropriate.

Further, as will be described later, when the precursor period is set, the effect content determining means 202 of the sub-control board 73 shown in FIG. 6 provides a scenario of the precursor possibility effect according to the length of the precursor period (number of games). It is set and the possibility of precursors is produced. In addition, the progress of the game is delayed, and during the delay, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R controlled by the function of the main control board 63 are displayed in a variable manner (reel effect) so that the possibility of precursory effect is performed. May be good.

h) Notification determination means 100h
The notification determination means 100h of FIG. 5 determines whether or not the AT1 transition condition for actually shifting the gaming state to the AT game (AT1: notification possible state) is satisfied. In this embodiment, as an AT1 transition condition,
i) When the special game (bonus game) is not executed, the "middle cherry" is won and the number of AT rights is first stored in the AT right number storage means 652, and the game after the set precursor period,
ii) When the bonus game (special game: BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')) is not executed and the "watermelon" is won, the AT transition lottery is won and the AT right number storage means 652. The number of AT rights is first stored in the game after the set precursor period,
iii) When the bonus game (special game: BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')) is completed and the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652 remains.
iv) When the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652 remains at the end of the AT period (50 games) set based on one AT right.
v) When the bonus game is completed and the count value of the AT period before the bonus game is executed is stored in the AT period game number counter 655 and remains.
vi) Number of games Number of games by AT granting means 100e The next game of a game in which the number of AT rights is stored in the number of AT rights storage means 652 by winning the AT transition lottery,
Is set.

Further, the notification determination means 100h determines whether or not the AT1 end condition for ending the AT game (AT1) is satisfied. In this embodiment, as an AT1 termination condition,
i) When a predetermined number (50 games) of ART games (including general AT games) have been digested (the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 becomes 0), it is stored in the AT right number storage means 652. When all AT rights have been exhausted
ii) When you win a special role during AT game (AT1)
iii) When the limiter condition (when the number of digested AT games counted using the total AT game counter 659 reaches 1500 games) is satisfied.
Is set.

i) Notification determination means 100i
When the notification determination unit 100i of FIG. 5 determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied by the notification determination unit 100h, the notification determination means 100i determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, and the flag is stored in the flag storage means 654 during the AT period. The state of is set to ON. As a result, the game state is controlled by the game state setting means 100j, which will be described later, to the AT game (AT1: informable state). At this time, when the above-mentioned AT1 transition conditions i) to iv) and vi) are satisfied, that is, when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is 0 and the AT period is not set, the notification determining means 100i The number of games in the AT period (for example, 50 games) preset for one AT right is set in the AT period game counter 655, and the number of AT rights stored in the AT right number storage means 652 is set to-. Subtract one.

Further, when the above-mentioned AT1 transition condition v) is satisfied, that is, when the AT period game number counter 655 stores the count value of the AT period before executing the bonus game, the notification determining means 100i remains. , The number of games specified by the stored information (count value) is set as the AT period without clearing the count value stored in the AT period game number counter 655. The notification determination means 100i subtracts -1 from the value of the AT period set in the AT period game number counter 655 every time one game is digested in the ART game (which may also include a general AT game), and totals. The value of the AT game number counter 659 is updated.

Further, the notification determination means 100i determines that the AT game (AT1: notification possible state) is ended when the notification determination means 100h determines that the AT1 end condition is satisfied, and the AT is stored in the flag storage means 654. Set the flag state to OFF during the period. As a result, the game state setting means 100j, which will be described later, ends the AT game (AT1). In addition, when the above-mentioned AT1 end condition ii) is satisfied, that is, when the notification determination means 100i wins a special role (bonus prize) during the AT period (when the value of the AT period game counter 655 is not 0). Stores the current count value in the AT period game counter 655 as the remaining AT period. Further, the notification determination means 100i is a means for storing the number of AT rights even if the value of the AT right number storage means 652 or the AT period game number counter 655 is not 0 when the above-mentioned AT1 end condition iii) is satisfied. Clear the values of 652 and AT period game counter 655.

Note that, for example, by assigning any of the bits of the 1-byte memory area of the RAM 65 forming the storage area of the flag storage means 654 to the flag during the AT period and setting ON and OFF of the bit, the AT The state of the flag during the period can be stored in the flag storage means 654.

j) Game state setting means 100j
The game state setting means 100j of FIG. 5 determines the result of the combination lottery process by the combination lottery means 103, which will be described later, and the symbol determination means 107 of the display mode of the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R displayed on the display window 11. Based on the result and the like, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set and controlled in any one of a plurality of types of gaming states having different advantages for the player.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in a normal game, a predetermined special role (BB, RB: see FIG. 9) is won, and the special role is won (“7-7-7” on the winning line). If BB wins, and if "BAR-BAR-BAR" is lined up on the winning line, RB wins), the game state of the slot machine 1 is made more advantageous to the player than the normal game by the game state setting means 100j. Set for games. Then, in the BB game (BB'), medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 300) are paid out, or in the RB game (RB'), a predetermined number of small wins (for example, 8 times) are awarded. If the special game end condition (BB'end condition, RB'end condition) is satisfied by executing the game (game) a number of times (for example, 12 times), the special game is ended and the slot machine 1 is used. The game state is set to a normal game by the game state setting means 100j.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when a special role is won in a normal game but the special role is not won, that is, each symbol corresponding to the special role does not stop on the winning line. In that case, the winning of the special role will be carried over as an internal winning until the corresponding symbols are prepared. At this time, the game state is set to the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) by the game state setting means 100j. Further, in the special role internal game, if the special role carried over as an internal winning is won without winning, the game state is set to the special game (bonus game) by the game state setting means 100j.

The special game (BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')) is in a game state in which the probability of winning a small role is higher than that of a normal game (general game (RT1'), etc.).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in the normal game, the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), the RT game (RT4), and the RT game (RT1) in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in the general game (RT1) and the general game (RT1) In RT4), any one of the ART games (RT4 + AT1) in which the AT game (AT1) is executed is executed.

The general game RT1 is a general game and is the most frequently executed game. In the AT game (AT1: notifyable state), in the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4), the operation procedure for stopping each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is described later in the notification display 60 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 3), suggestion (notification) using the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L, 31R, the lamp units 33, 37L, 37R, etc. controlled by the display control means 205 of the sub control board 73 and the voice control means 206. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than when it is not suggested. The game in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in the general game (RT1) is referred to as "general AT game (RT1 + AT1) (ART game ready state)", and the AT game (AT1) is executed in the RT game (RT4). The game is referred to as an "ART game (RT4 + AT1)". Further, in the AT game (AT1), it is determined that the AT1 end condition is satisfied by the notification determination means 100h by digesting the number of AT rights set by the AT right setting means 100f or winning a special role. It ends by.

The RT game (RT4) is a game state in which the probability of winning a re-game combination that can be played under the same conditions as the previous game without inserting a new medal is higher than that of the general game (RT1). As described above, the ART game (RT4 + AT1) is a game in which the AT game (AT1: informable state) is executed in the RT game (RT4). The RT game (RT4) executed by shifting from the ART game (RT4 + AT1) may be referred to as a "general game standby game".

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied in the general game (RT1) or RT game (RT4), the game state is changed by the game state setting means 100j to the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or ART game (RT1 + AT1) or ART game ( It is set to RT4 + AT1). On the other hand, in the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4) by the game state setting means 100j.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, if the RT4 transition condition (winning in any of replays 9 to 20) is satisfied in the general game (RT1) or the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), the game state setting means 100j is used to perform the game state. Is set to the RT game (RT4) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1). On the other hand, in the RT game (RT4) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), if the RT4 end condition (winning one of the single winning combination 1 to 12) is satisfied, the game state is changed to the general game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100j. ) Or general AT game (RT1 + AT1).

Further, as described with reference to FIG. 7, when the special combination (BB, RB) is won in the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4), the game state is changed by the game state setting means 100j. When the game is set to the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) and a special role (BB, RB) is won, the game state is changed by the game state setting means 100j to the BB game (BB') or the RB game. It is set to (RB'). Further, when the general game (RT1) is temporarily interrupted and the executed bonus game ends to shift to the normal game, the game state is set to the general game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100j. Is restarted.

Further, in the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), when the special combination (BB, RB) is won, the game state is combined with the AT game (AT1) by the game state setting means 100j. Then, the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is set to the special role internal game state in which the game is executed. In addition, when a special role (BB, RB) is won, the game state is set to BB game (BB') or RB game (RB') by the game state setting means 100j, so that the AT game (AT1) ) Is interrupted once.

Further, when the AT game (AT1) is temporarily interrupted and the bonus game is executed, when the bonus game ends and the normal game is started, the game state is changed by the game state setting means 100j to the general AT game (general AT game (AT1). It is set to RT1 + AT1), and the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) is restarted. At this time, the AT period, which is the AT1 end condition, is reset to the number of games in the AT period before the interruption of the AT game (AT1) set in the AT period game number counter 655. Then, if the RT4 transition condition is satisfied after the game is restarted, the game state is set to the ART game (RT4 + AT1) by the game state setting means 100j. After that, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the RT game (RT4: general game standby state) by the game state setting means 100j, and if the RT4 end condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the game state setting means 100j. Is set to the general game (RT1).

Although not shown, if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied in the special role internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed, the normal game described with reference to FIG. Similarly, the game state is set by the game state setting means 100j to the game state in which the AT game (AT1) is combined and executed. On the other hand, in the game state in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in combination, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the game state is changed to the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) by the game state setting means 100j. Is set to the special role internal game state in which is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the re-game combination in which the re-game (replay) is executed is determined in the state where the bonus is not won except during the special game (bonus game) and the special role (bonus) is internally won. The lowest state is the general game (RT1). In this general game (RT1), when the AT role (specific role: winning combination group "left bell", "middle bell", "right bell") is won, all the winning AT roles are advantageous to the player. Even if each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped in the operation procedure for the number of medals to be paid out, the medal payout rate is configured to be less than 100% (general AT game (RT1 + AT1) medals. The payout rate is less than 100%). As a result, the player can increase the number of medals unless the game state (for example, general game (RT1) → RT game (RT4): see FIG. 8) is changed or the bonus (BB, RB) is won (see FIG. 7). Therefore, it is possible to make the player more interested in the transition of the game state and the winning of the bonus, and it is possible to further enhance the interest when the game state shifts or the bonus is won.

Here, the outline of the game of the slot machine 1 will be described.

The slot machine 1 is designed to execute the game by inserting three medals, and when the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 detects the insertion of three medals into the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 executes the game. The horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle) of the display window 11 is valid. Then, when the operation of the start switch 19 is detected on condition that a predetermined number of three medals are inserted, one of the preset winning combination lottery results is selected by the winning combination lottery means 103 (by the lottery process using random numbers). (See FIG. 4). In addition, all the rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are adjusted to the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. And start to determine.

After that, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R accelerate, and the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are effectively accepted. After the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are enabled, for example, when it is detected that the left stop switch 21L has been operated, the left reel 13L is stopped and it is detected that the middle stop switch 21M has been operated. Then, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and when it is detected that the right stop switch 21R has been operated, the right reel 13R is stopped. In this way, by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped.

Then, when all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the rotation of all three left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. At this time, when the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination determined by the combination lottery means 103 stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle of the valid display window 11, a prize is won, and the number of medals according to the winning mode. The medals are credited or paid out from the medal payout exit 39 to end one game. In addition, a predetermined profit may be given to the player in place of the payout of the medal or at the same time as the payout of the medal.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, as roles, a special role (bonus: BB, RB), a small role (middle bell, one piece role 1-14, middle cherry, watermelon), and a replay role (replay 1) ~ 26) are preset. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, as a result of the combination lottery, different combinations (“middle stage bell”, “single combination 1” to “single combination 14”, “single combination 14” are used depending on the operation procedure. Duplicate winnings (winning role group: left bell, middle bell, right bell, replays A to D, one piece role 13 + BB, one piece role 14 + BB, which may be aligned with "Replay 1" to "Replay 26", "BB") There is a possibility of winning the bell). Then, the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 includes a special role winning (bonus winning), a small role winning, a replay winning role (replay winning), and a loss.

In addition, the prizes include a special role prize (bonus prize) related to the transition to a special game (bonus game), a small role prize related to the payout of medals, and a replay role prize related to the execution of the replay (replay) (replay). Replay prize).

Then, for example, when three symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are aligned on the winning line in each display mode related to "BB" and "RB" in FIG. 9, a special role prize is awarded and a bonus game (special game). ) Is executed.

In this embodiment, the medal is not paid out by winning the special role (the specified number of payouts of the special role is 0), and the game is configured to shift to the bonus game after the game in which the winning mode related to the special role is established. , A predetermined number of cards (for example, 10 cards) may be set as a special role, and the game may be shifted to a bonus game after the medals are paid out.

Further, for example, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed on the display window 11 in each display mode related to "middle bell", "single combination 1" to "single combination 14", "middle cherry", and "watermelon" in FIG. If three medals are lined up on the winning line in the middle row, a small winning combination will be won and the number of medals shown in the "Payout number" column will be paid out.

Further, as the "any" used as the display mode related to the winning of the winning combination "middle-stage cherry" in FIG. 9, any symbol provided on the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R may be arranged on the winning line. It means that.

In addition, when three symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are aligned on the winning line in the display mode related to the roles "Replay 1" to "Replay 26" in FIG. 9, a new medal is awarded as a replay role. The game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without throwing it in.

By the way, in the present embodiment, the winning combination lottery means 103 is configured to be able to win a plurality of winning combination at the same time. That is, as shown in the tables of FIGS. 10 and 11, a winning combination group (combination lottery result) composed of a plurality of combinations is formed, and whether or not each winning combination group is won is determined by the combination lottery means 103. Will be drawn by. As shown in FIG. 10, among the winning combination groups, the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", and "right bell" (specific roles: hereinafter, the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", and "right bell" Are sometimes collectively referred to as "bell groups"), each of which includes a plurality of winning combinations. Specifically, the winning combination group "left bell" is composed of "middle bell", "single role 1" to "single role 4", and the winning combination group "middle bell" is "middle bell" "one". It is composed of "single combination 5" to "single combination 8", and the winning combination group "right bell" is composed of "middle bell", "single combination 9" to "single combination 12".

Therefore, if it is determined by the role lottery means 103 that the winning combination group "left bell" has been won, it means that the "middle bell", "single role 1" to "single role 4" have been won at the same time, and the winning combination has been won. If it is decided that the role group "Middle Bell" has been won, it means that "Middle Bell", "One Piece Role 5" to "One Piece Role 8" have been won at the same time, and the winning role group "Right Bell" has been won. If it is decided, it means that the "middle bell", "single role 9" to "single role 12" are won at the same time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation procedure (pushing order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, which is advantageous to the player, is preset for each of the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", and "right bell". As shown in the "Remarks" column of the table in FIG. 10, even if the winning combination lottery results (winning combination group) by the combination lottery means 103 are the same, the player can use the stop switches 21L, 21M, respectively. The stop control means 106 (see FIG. 4) is configured to stop and control each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) differs depending on the order in which the 21R is operated.

That is, when any of the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", and "right bell" shown in FIG. 10 is won, priority is given to the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The stop control means 106 is configured so that the winning combinations on the winning line are different.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the winning combination lottery result by the winning combination lottery means 103 is won by the winning combination group "left bell", the operation mode determining means 100a first uses the left stop switch 21L. When it is determined that the operation of is performed, the symbol "Bell", which is the display mode corresponding to the "middle bell" which is most advantageous to the player, is aligned on the winning line (first symbol combination). Is displayed, the reel control of the stop control means 106 is performed.

Further, when it is determined by the operation mode determining means 100a that the operation of the left stop switch 21L is not performed first, the symbol "Bell" which is the display mode corresponding to the "middle bell" is aligned on the winning line. The symbol is not displayed on the reels, and each reel by the stop control means 106 is won so that any one of "one piece combination 1" to "one piece combination 4", which is more disadvantageous to the player than the "middle bell", wins. Stop control of 13L, 13M, 13R is performed. That is, unless the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) is operated in a preset operation order (specific operation order), the winning combination is most advantageous to the player. There is no prize.

As shown in FIG. 12, none of the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", and "right bell" is won during the bonus game (BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')). The winning combination lottery table 671 is configured as described above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, among the winning combination groups, the winning combination groups "Replay A", "Replay B", "Replay C", and "Replay D" each include a plurality of winning combination. Specifically, the winning combination group "Replay A" is composed of "Replay 1" to "Replay 22", and the winning combination group "Replay B" is "Replay 1" to "Replay 20" "Replay 23" "Replay 23". The winning combination group "Replay C" is composed of "Replay 1" to "Replay 20", "Replay 25" and "Replay 26", and the winning combination group "Replay D" is "Replay 21". ~ It is composed of "Replay 26".

Therefore, if it is determined by the role lottery means 103 that the winning combination group "Replay A" has been won, it means that "Replay 1" to "Replay 22" have been won at the same time, and the winning combination group "Replay B" has been won. If it is decided that it has been done, it means that "Replay 1" to "Replay 20", "Replay 23" and "Replay 24" have been won at the same time, and if it is decided that the winning combination group "Replay C" has been won, "Replay" "1"-"Replay 20" "Replay 25" "Replay 26" will be won at the same time, and if it is decided that the winning combination group "Replay D" has been won, "Replay 21"-"Replay 26" will be won at the same time. You have won.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation procedure (pushing order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R which is advantageous to the player is set in advance for each of the winning combination groups "Replay A", "Replay B", and "Replay C". As shown in the "Remarks" column of the table in FIG. 11, even if the winning combination lottery results (winning combination group) by the combination lottery means 103 are the same, the player can use the stop switches 21L, 21M, respectively. The stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) differs depending on the order in which the 21R is operated. Further, in the winning combination group "Replay D", as shown in the "Remarks" column of FIG. 11, the winning mode (display) depends on the order in which the player operates the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. The stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the mode) is different.

That is, when any of the winning combination groups "Replay A", "Replay B", "Replay C", and "Replay D" shown in FIG. 11 is won, it depends on the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Therefore, the stop control means 106 is configured so that the winning combination is different.

Specifically, for example, when the winning combination lottery result by the combination lottery means 103 is the winning combination group "Replay A", it is determined that the operation mode determination means 100a first operates the left stop switch 21L. Then, the stop control means 106 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so as to win one of "Replay 9" to "Replay 20" which is advantageous to the player.

On the other hand, when it is determined by the operation mode determining means 100a that the operation of the left stop switch 21L is not performed first, none of "Replay 9" to "Replay 20" is won, and "Replay 9" is not won. -Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R by the stop control means 106 so as to win one of "Replay 1"-"Replay 8" "Replay 21" "Replay 21" which is more disadvantageous to the player than "Replay 20" Stop control is performed. That is, unless the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the operation order set in the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”), the winning combination is included in the winning combination group. There is no prize.

As shown in FIG. 12, none of the winning combination groups "Replay A", "Replay B", and "Replay C" is won during the bonus game (BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')). The winning combination lottery table 671 is configured as described above. In addition, the winning combination group "Replay D" is configured with a combination lottery table 671 so that the winning combination group "Replay D" is elected only during the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). Therefore, if any of "Replay 21" to "Replay 26" constituting the winning combination group "Replay D" is won, the player will be given a special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). ) Is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the winning combination group "bell" is composed of "middle bell", "single combination 1" to "single combination 12", and when the winning combination group is elected, It means that he won the "middle bell", "single role 1" to "single role 12" at the same time. Further, as shown in the "Remarks" column of the table of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the winning combination group "Bell" is won only in the bonus game (BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')). The winning combination lottery table 671 is configured to do so. In addition, when the winning combination group "Bell" is won, the stop control means is such that the winning combination "middle bell" is won regardless of the order in which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed by 106.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group "single combination 13 + BB" is composed of "single combination 13" and "BB", and when the winning combination group "single combination 13 + BB" is won, , "One piece role 13" and "BB" were won at the same time. In addition, when the winning combination group "single combination 13 + BB" is won, "single combination 13" is obtained according to the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. If any of the "BB" can be won, the stop control means 106 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so as to win a winning winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, none of the "single combination 13" and "BB" may be won.

As shown in FIG. 10, not only the winning combination group "single combination 13 + BB" but also the winning combination group "single combination 13" is set in the winning combination group, so that "single combination 13" is set. When a prize is won in "13", it is not possible for the player to recognize which of the winning combination groups "single role 13 + BB" and "single role 13" has been won.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group "single combination 14 + BB" is composed of "single combination 14" and "BB", and when the winning combination group "single combination 14 + BB" is won, , "One piece role 14" "BB" will be won at the same time. In addition, when the winning combination group "single combination 14 + BB" is won, "single combination 14" is obtained according to the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. If any one of the "BB" can be won, the stop control means 106 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so as to win a winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, none of the "single card combination 14" and "BB" may be won.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, among the winning combination groups subject to the combination lottery, in addition to the winning combination group "single combination 14 + BB", "single combination 14" can be won. No role group has been set. Therefore, when a prize is won in the "single role 14", it can be seen that the winning combination group "single role 14 + BB" has been won. In the present embodiment, when the winning combination group "single combination 14 + BB" is won, the player is notified that the winning combination group "BB" has been won in the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the special roles "BB" and "RB" are used in the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) and in the special game (BB game (BB'). ), RB game (RB')), the combination lottery table 671 is configured so as not to win. Therefore, in these games, if the winning combination group "single combination 13 + BB" is won, it is considered that only "single combination 13" is won, and if the winning combination group "single combination 14 + BB" is won. Is considered to have won only "one piece role 14".

As shown in FIG. 12, for the winning combination groups "middle cherry", "watermelon", and "single role 13", the combination lottery table 671 is configured so that there is always a possibility of winning, and the special role internal game ( The combination lottery table 671 is configured so that there is no "loss" in the BB internal game (RT2) and the RB internal game (RT3)). Here, if there is no "loss", it means that the special role (bonus) has been carried over, and therefore the bonus is won even if the role excluding the bonus is not won.

By the way, in the bonus game (special game: BB game (BB'), RB game (RB')), the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that of the normal game, and it is easy to receive the payout of the game medal, and it is normal. It is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the game. When the special role "RB" shown in FIG. 9 is won, a regular bonus game (RB game (RB')) is executed.

In the regular bonus game, the combination lottery table 671 (see FIG. 4) that defines the winning probability of the combination lottery process by the combination lottery means 103 is a combination lottery by the combination lottery means 103 from the normal game lottery table selected in the normal game. By switching to the special game lottery table in which the winning probability of the process is defined to be higher than in the case of the normal game, the winning probability of the small winning combination is set to be higher than in the normal game. As a result, the regular bonus game is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Then, after shifting to the regular bonus game, when a preset number of games, for example, 12 games are played, or when a small winning combination is won 8 times, the regular bonus game is ended and the game shifts to the normal game.

Further, when the special role "BB" in FIG. 9 is won, a big bonus game (BB game) is executed. In the big bonus game, the above-mentioned regular bonus game is continuously executed. Then, after shifting to the big bonus game, the big bonus game ends when a preset number of medals (for example, 300) are paid out. That is, the big bonus game is set to end the special game (big bonus game) and shift to the normal game when the number of medals paid out in the big bonus game reaches a predetermined upper limit number.

As described with reference to FIG. 7, when the result of the combination lottery of the combination lottery means 103 is a special combination winning (BB (including simultaneous winning with the single roles 13 and 14), RB), the special combination is won. The stop control of the symbol based on is performed. At this time, if the symbol arrangement of the winning mode of the special role is not assigned, the game shifts to the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)), and this special role winning is regarded as an internal winning. It is carried over until the symbol arrangement of the winning mode of the special role is assigned. That is, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated at appropriate timings, the symbols related to the winning of the special role (BB, RB) cannot be aligned on the winning line. Since the symbols are arranged on the right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, the prize of the special role may be missed.

On the other hand, the small winning combination will not be carried over to the next game unless the pattern arrangement of the winning mode of the small winning combination is assigned in the game (game) in which the winning combination is the small winning combination. Further, in the case of winning the replay, no matter when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the symbols ("R1" and "R2") corresponding to any of "Replay 1" to "Replay 26" are used. Since the symbols are arranged on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that "7", "watermelon", "cherry", and "Bell") are always aligned on the winning line, the player always wins the replay role.

In addition, when any of the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", and "right bell" is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at any timing in the same manner as the symbol related to the replay. Even so, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M make sure that the symbols ("Bell", "R1", "R2") related to the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", and "right bell" are aligned on the winning line. Since the symbols are arranged on the 13R, be sure to win one of the "middle bell", "single role 1" to "single role 12". That is, when any of the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", "right bell", "replay A", "replay B", "replay C", and "replay D" is won, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R If is operated, no matter what timing each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, the symbols related to the winning associated with each operating procedure (see FIG. 8) will be aligned on the winning line. , The stop control means 106 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the transition to the AT game (AT1) (AT (assist time) period) is configured. In AT game (AT1), when any of "left bell", "middle bell", "right bell", "replay A", "replay B", and "replay C" is won, the type of winning combination group (specific set winning) The player is notified of the operation procedure (which stop switch should be operated first) that is advantageous to the player according to the above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of medals paid out is 10 so that the most medals are paid out when any of the "left bell", "middle bell", and "right bell" is won. Notify the operation procedure of the stop switch so as to win a prize in the "middle bell". Further, when any of "Replay A", "Replay B", and "Replay C" is won, the RT4 transition condition is satisfied and the game shifts to the RT game (RT4) under the RT4 transition condition shown in FIG. Notifies the operation procedure of the stop switch for winning a certain "Replay 9" to "Replay 20". Then, after shifting to the AT period, when a preset number of digested games, for example, 50 AT games (AT1) are performed and all AT rights are exhausted (the AT1 end condition is satisfied), the AT period Is finished.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, after the RT4 transition condition is satisfied and the game shifts to the ART game (RT4 + AT1), any of "Replay A", "Replay B", and "Replay C" is won. In addition, although it is configured not to notify the operation procedure of the stop switch that wins the "Replay 9" to "Replay 20", the operation procedure may be notified. In addition, "Replay A", "Replay B", and "Replay C" are configured to win with the same probability, and after shifting to the RT game (RT4), "Replay A" is higher than the general game (RT1). It is configured so that the winning probability of winning "Replay B" and "Replay C" is high.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 (setting changing means) of FIG. 4 controls a setting changing state in which one setting value can be set from six types of setting values (settings 1 to 6) having different medal payout rates. is there. This set value is used for selecting the winning combination lottery table 671 by the table selection means 102 described later, and one of the setting values is associated with each of the plurality of winning combination lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. There is. Then, the setting control means 101 determines the ON / OFF state of the change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) when the power is turned on, and when the power is turned on while the change processing start switch 56 is ON, a predetermined setting is made. Start the change process.

Here, the winning probability in the lottery of the normal game is set to a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of set values (here, 6 types), and the winning combination lottery table shown in FIG. 4 is set for each of the set values of the plurality of stages. 671 (normal game lottery table) is associated with it. Then, when the above setting change process is started, the administrator of the pachinko hall in which the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value. The above-mentioned "ball output rate" is "total number of payouts" / "total number of inputs" x 100 [%].

This procedure is performed, for example, as follows. That is, the administrator opens the front door 5, inserts the setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder of the operation box 49 in a state where the power switch 50 is OFF, rotates, and turns on the change processing start switch 56. To. By turning on the power switch 50 in this state, the setting change process is started.

Then, the set value of the winning probability is cyclically switched from setting 1 to setting 6 for each operation of the setting change button 52 by the administrator. This set value is notified by displaying 1 to 6 by, for example, a 7-segment type setting value display LED. When the setting value of the winning probability becomes a desired value by operating the setting change button 52 (the display value of the setting value display LED becomes a desired value), the set value is confirmed by operating the start switch 19. .. Then, when the setting change key inserted in the key cylinder is rotated to turn off the change processing start switch 56, the setting change processing ends. After that, the game is started when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 25. The setting change is confirmed by operating the start switch 19 after the setting change process is completed. When the setting is changed, the AT game (including the state in which the AT right is granted) and the bonus game (including the state in which the bonus is being carried over) are cleared regardless of the game state before the setting change, and the AT It is neither a game nor a bonus game (including the case where the bonus is not carried over), and returns to the normal state.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 of FIG. 4 has a type of game controlled by the game control means 100 (normal game, RT game, special role internal game, special game, etc.), and a set value set by the setting control means 101 (setting 1). From the setting 6), one lottery table is selected from the plurality of combination lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. That is, for example, in a normal game, the table selection means 102 selects the winning combination lottery table 671 (normal game lottery table) as the lottery table according to the set value of the winning probability (settings 1 to 6).

(4) Role lottery means 103
The winning combination lottery means 103 of FIG. 4 has a plurality of winning combination lottery results (special winning combination winning, small winning combination winning, replaying combination winning, loss) as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Any one of them is selected and determined as a winning combination lottery result in the current game by a lottery process using a random number and a lottery table, and is determined by a random number generating means, a random number extracting means, a winning combination lottery table 671, And a lottery judgment means is provided. Here, the random number generating means generates a random number for lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal), and counts the oscillation circuit and the clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit. It is composed of a counter circuit. Further, the random number extracting means extracts the random numbers generated by the random number generating means at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Since the random number generating means is composed of a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means can be substantially treated as a random number. A random number may be generated by a random number generator.

Further, in the winning combination lottery table 671 of FIG. 4, it is predetermined whether or not each random number within the range generated by the random number generating means corresponds to any of the preset winning combination lottery results. The random numbers extracted by the random number extraction means are collated with the lottery table to determine which of the plurality of winning combination lottery results the extracted random numbers correspond to.

In addition, each winning combination group is associated with a unique combination number according to the type of winning combination that constitutes the winning combination group. Further, the combination lottery result storage means 651 includes a first storage area for a special role and a second storage area for a small combination and a replaying combination, and the combination lottery means 103 provides a special combination to the winning combination group. If is included, the combination number corresponding to the special combination is set in the first storage area, and if the winning combination group includes a small combination or a replay combination, it corresponds to the small combination or the replay combination. The winning combination number to be played is set in the second storage area. In addition, when the winning combination group includes a special combination, a small combination, and a replay combination, the combination lottery means 103 sets the combination number corresponding to the special combination in the first storage area and small. The combination number corresponding to the combination and the replay combination is set in the second storage area. Further, when the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means 103 is lost, the combination lottery means 103 sets a combination number corresponding to the loss in each of the first storage area and the second storage area of the combination lottery result storage means 651. To do.

In the combination lottery means 103, the data in the second storage area for the small combination and the replay combination is rewritten for each combination lottery regardless of whether or not the winning combination is won, whereas the first storage for the special role is rewritten. The data of the area is maintained without being rewritten until the special role is won. In this way, when the special role (BB, RB) is won, the data about the special role in the first storage area is maintained until the special role is won, so that the special role is carried over as an internal winning. ..

(5) Command creation means 104
The command creating means 104 of FIG. 4 has various data such as data related to the winning combination lottery result by the winning combination lottery means 103, data related to the operation of operating instruments operated by players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. Create a command for transmitting the data of the above to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71). The command created by the command creating means 104 is set in the output port for transmitting serial data to the sub control board 73, and is set in the output port in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 28) executed by the main CPU 61. The command is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 by the sub-control command transmitting means 109 described later.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the command creating means 104 includes a) a combination lottery result, b) a game state set by the game state setting means 100j, and c) a current mode in the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d. d) Whether or not during the AT period (the flag is ON during the AT period), e) the remaining period of the AT period stored in the AT period game counter 655, f) the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652. Memory number, g) Whether or not the precursor period is counted by the precursor period game counter 653 (precursor period), h) The remaining period of the precursor period stored in the precursor period game counter 653, i) Acquisition A command for transmitting information regarding the total number of acquired cards in the advantageous state (cumulative increase amount) calculated by the number-of-sheet calculating means 112, j) the number of remaining AT games until the limiter condition is satisfied, and the like to the sub-control board 73. create.

As shown in FIG. 20, the information regarding g) and h) may be transmitted by one command. Further, the information regarding j) may be the number of remaining AT games until the limiter condition is satisfied, or the number of digested games of AT games after the transition to the AT period. Further, as shown in the figure, instead of the information regarding j), only the information indicating that the limiter condition is satisfied may be transmitted in the game in which the limiter condition is satisfied. Further, the information shown in FIG. 20 is a part of various information transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73.

Further, regarding the command for transmitting the information regarding the winning combination lottery result of FIG. 20, the command creating means 104 creates a command according to the determination result of the notification determination means 100i. That is, the notification determination means 100i makes the command created by the command creation means 104 a command that can identify the type of the specific set winning (a command that understands an advantageous operation procedure), or a command that cannot identify the type of the specific set winning (a command that does not identify the type of the specific set winning. It also has a function to determine whether to use a command) for which an advantageous operation procedure is unknown.

At this time, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the command creating means 104 uses "0" to "18" as commands that can identify the result of the winning combination lottery when the lottery by the winning combination lottery means 103 is executed. Create a command to include. As will be described later, the sub-control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the sent command. That is, the command creating means 104 creates a command instructing the effect content to be executed on the sub-control board 73.

Then, when the command creating means 104 is determined by the notification determining means 100i not to notify the player of an operation procedure advantageous to the player, that is, when the flag is set to OFF during the AT period, any of the "bell groups" It is possible to identify that the crab was won, but create a command that does not include data indicating the type of the winning winning combination group ("left bell", "middle bell", "right bell") and cannot identify the winning combination group. Further, when it is determined by the notification determining means 100i to notify the player of an operation procedure advantageous to the player, that is, when the flag is set to ON during the AT period, the winning combination group (“left bell” or “middle bell”). Create a command that includes data indicating the type of "right bell") and can identify the corresponding elected group.

That is, as shown in FIG. 10, when the flag is OFF during the AT period, the command creating means 104 may win any of the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", and "right bell". , Create the same command "No. 1" so that it is not possible to identify which of the "bell groups" is the winning combination group. On the other hand, the command creation means 104 has a "No. 2" command when the "left bell" is won when the flag is ON during the AT period, and a "No. 3" command when the "middle bell" is won. , If you win the "right bell", create the command "No. 4".

Similarly, the command creating means 104 can identify that any of "Replay A", "Replay B", "Replay C", and "Replay D" has been won when the flag is set to OFF during the AT period. However, a command is created in which the data indicating the type of the winning winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay D”) is not included and the corresponding winning combination group cannot be identified. In addition, when the flag is set to ON during the AT period, data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay D”) is included and the corresponding selection is included. Create a command that can identify the group.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the command creation means 104 wins any of the winning combination groups "Replay A", "Replay B", "Replay C", and "Replay D" when the flag is OFF during the AT period. Even if there is, create the same command "12" so that it is not possible to identify which winning group. On the other hand, the command creating means 104 has a "13th" command when the "Replay A" is won when the flag is ON during the AT period, and a "14th" command when the "Replay B" is won. If "Replay C" is won, the command "No. 15" is created, and if "Replay D" is won, the command "No. 16" is created.

The command creating means 104 creates the same command for the other winning combination lottery results regardless of whether the flag is ON or OFF during the AT period. That is, if the "middle cherry" is won, the "5" command is used, if the "watermelon" is won, the "6" command is used, and if the "BB" is won, the "7" command is used. , If you win "RB", you will get the command "8", if you win "13", you will get the command "9", and if you win "13 + BB", you will get "10". If you win the "single role 14 + BB" command, create the "11th" command, and if you win the "bell", create the "17th" command. In case of loss, create the "0" command.

(6) Reel detecting means 105
The reel detecting means 105 of FIG. 4 transmits the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R for driving the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. The rotation positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected based on the number of supplied pulses. The reel detecting means 105 corresponds to a symbol located at a predetermined reference position (for example, in the middle of the display window 11 in this embodiment) when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and when the rotation is stopped. Detect each frame number.

(7) Stop control means 106
The stop control means 106 of FIG. 4 uses the stop table 672 based on the stop operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R (each reel motor 14L). , 14M, 14R) stop control is performed.

As described in the "Remarks" column of the tables in FIGS. 10 and 11, the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", "right bell", "replay A", "replay B", "replay C", and "replay" If any of "D" is won, the matching combinations are set to be different depending on the stop switch to be operated first. Further, the advantageous operating procedure is configured to differ depending on the type of the winning combination group "left bell", "middle bell", "right bell", "replay A", "replay B", and "replay C".

Specifically, if any of the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", "right bell", "replay A", "replay B", and "replay C" is won, it is set as the winning combination group. When the stop operations of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are performed in a favorable push order (operation procedure), the stop control means 106 wins the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player, and each reel 13L, Stop control of 13M and 13R is performed. On the other hand, if the stop operation is not performed according to the advantageous operation procedure (pushing order) set for the winning winning combination group, the stop control means 106 wins a winning combination different from the winning combination most advantageous to the player. Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that the symbol combination cannot be stopped on the winning line.

Further, in the stop table 672 (see FIG. 4) for determining the stop positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to the winning combination lottery results of the winning combination lottery means 103. The stop table 672 has a predetermined number of sliding frames for each reel 13L, 13M, 13R according to the rotation position of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. Therefore, each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is formed so that the number of sliding frames is different according to the stop operation order of the corresponding stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

Further, if the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103 is a winning combination, the stop control means 106 has a stop table 672 selected based on the winning combination lottery result, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, respectively. From the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when 21R is operated, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as to win the winning combination, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stop control is performed. On the other hand, if the winning combination lottery result by the winning combination lottery means 103 is lost, the stop control means 106 operates the stop table 672 selected based on the losing winning combination lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. From the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R at the time, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as not to win any of a plurality of roles, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R Performs stop control.

By the way, since there is an upper limit on the number of sliding frames, even if the winning combination lottery result by the winning combination lottery means 103 is to win any of the winning combinations, the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are at predetermined timings. If it is not operated, the winning combination cannot be won by the stop control by the stop control means 106. That is, in the stop control means 106, the symbol combination for winning the winning combination is provided on the condition that the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated at the timing when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are in the predetermined rotation positions, respectively. Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so as to be aligned with the winning line.

(8) Design determination means 107
The symbol determining means 107 of FIG. 4 is stopped by the stop control means 106 based on the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R detected by the reel detecting means 105, and is stopped by the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is for determining whether or not the display mode of the symbol is a predetermined display mode.

When the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display mode shown in "BB" and "RB" of FIG. 9, the symbol determining means 107 determines that the special winning combination is won. In addition, when the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display modes shown in "Middle bell", "One piece combination 1" to "One piece combination 14", "Middle stage cherry", and "Watermelon", the symbol determination means 107 is awarded a small winning combination. The determination is made, and when the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display modes shown in "Replay 1" to "Replay 26", the symbol determining means 107 determines that the replay combination has been won.

(9) Payout control means 108
The payout control means 108 of FIG. 4 grants a predetermined benefit (privilege) to the player based on the determination result of the symbol determination means 107. When it is determined by the symbol determination means 107 that the payout control means 108 has won any of a plurality of combinations, the number of credit medals stored is the upper limit value (this embodiment) if the prize is a medal payout. Then, for example, after reaching 50 medals), the hopper unit 43 is operated to pay out medals by the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. Further, the payout control means 108 increases the number of credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

By the way, when it is determined by the symbol determination means 107 that the payout control means 108 has won the re-game combination, the payout control means 108 considers that a predetermined number (3 medals) of medals have been inserted, and validates the winning line of the next game. To do.

(10) Sub-control command transmitting means 109
The sub-control command transmitting means 109 of FIG. 4 transmits a command created by the command creating means 104 from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 by one-way communication. The sub-control command transmitting means 109 is a set value set by the setting control means 101, a game state such as a normal game and a special game, a combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, and a symbol determination means created by the command creation means 104. A command including data indicating the state of the slot machine 1, such as the symbol determination result by 107, the rotation / stop state of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, and the medal payout state by the payout control means 108, is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

Further, the sub-control command transmitting means 109 includes a set value set by the setting control means 101 created by the command creating means 104, a game state such as a normal game and a special game, and a detection state of the inserted medal by the input sensor 53. A command including data indicating the operating states of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. Further, the sub-control command transmitting means 109 includes a set value set by the setting control means 101, a game state such as a normal game and a special game, a start switch 19 and a stop switch 21L, 21M, created by the command creation means 104. A command including data indicating that various switches such as 21R have been operated by the player is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. Further, the sub-control command transmitting means 109 transmits a command created by the command creating means 104, which includes data indicating information related to the AT game (see FIG. 20), to the sub-control board 73.

(11) Notification means 110
When it is determined that the notification means 110 of FIG. 4 executes a predetermined effect of notifying the operation procedure of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R which is advantageous to the player, that is, the notification means 100i sets the flag during the AT period. Is set to ON, and if you win any of the winning combination groups "Left Bell", "Middle Bell", "Right Bell", "Replay A", "Replay B", and "Replay C", you win. By displaying the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, which are advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group, on the notification display 60, an effect of notifying the operation procedure advantageous to the player is performed. .. Specifically, when the winning combination group is set with an operation procedure advantageous to the player, such as "operate the left stop switch 21L first", "123" is displayed on the notification display 60. "1--" is displayed. The notification means 110 may use the notification display 60 to display the type of the winning combination group.

Further, when the flag is set to OFF during the AT period, the notification means 110 displays according to the winning combination lottery result on the notification display 60 so that the player does not know the operation procedure advantageous to the player, and the game is played. No effect is given to notify the operation procedure that is advantageous to the person.

The operation procedure advantageous to the player may be notified by the display of the credit display 45, or may be notified by the reel effect using the reels 13L, 13M, 13R.

(12) Set value management means 111
The set value management means 111 of FIG. 4 determines whether or not the set set value matches the design value. In this embodiment, the determination is made at least at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game.

(13) Acquisition number calculation means 112
The acquired number calculation means 112 (calculation means) in FIG. 4 continuously updates the count value of the total payout counter 658 based on the number of medals paid out within a certain period of time, and the number of medals inserted. By updating the count value of the total input counter 657 based on the above, if a bonus game or an AT game that is in an advantageous state for the player continues, the number of medals acquired within the period (cumulative increase amount) Is calculated.

For example, when a certain period is set to 50 games, the acquisition number calculation means 112 basically calculates the total number of acquisitions in one bonus game or AT game (first advantageous state). If another bonus game or AT game (second advantageous state) starts within 50 games after the bonus game or AT game ends, the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state after the start is started. The total number of acquired cards (cumulative increase amount) is calculated for the period until the end of. Further, if the third advantageous state starts within 50 games even after the second advantageous state ends, the acquired number calculation means 112 will be the third after the first advantageous state starts. The total number of acquired cards is calculated for the period until the end of the advantageous state. However, the acquired number calculation means 112 completes the AT game based on the AT rights acquired in one AT transition lottery (in the case of a plurality of rights, all the rights are terminated), and selects the mode of the AT transition lottery (mode). (Selection lottery) and the number of games AT transition lottery table 676 is set, the total number of acquired cards is initialized (returns to 0). These calculations are performed based on information such as the ON / OFF state of the AT period flag of the flag storage means 654, the total input number counter 657, and the total payout number counter 658.

(14) Output setting means 113
The output setting means 113 of FIG. 4 sets the state of the signal output from the main control board 63 to the outside so that the gaming state can be specified from the outside. In this embodiment, the output setting means 113 sets, for example, the state of a signal that outputs whether or not it is in the AT period to the outside. For example, in an output signal composed of a plurality of bits, when a predetermined bit is assigned as an AT signal, the output setting means 113 sets the predetermined bit to "1" when the AT period flag is ON. , And if the AT period flag is OFF, set it to “0”. In this embodiment, the output setting means 113 sets “0” in the predetermined bit so that it can be specified that the AT period is not reached, at least when the setting is changed and when the AT right ends. At this time, the output setting means 113 may be set not to output the output signal to the outside when the AT period flag is in the OFF state. Further, when the setting is changed, the output signal may not be output to the outside, and "0" may be set to the predetermined bit at the end of the AT right.

(Sub control board)
Next, the configuration of the sub-control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 is for performing an effect according to the operation and state of the main control board 63 (main CPU 61) based on the command transmitted from the main control board 63. As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control board 73 is equipped with various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 and various functions realized by controlling the hardware. Has been done.

(1) Sub-control command receiving means 200
The sub-control command receiving means 200 of FIG. 6 receives commands including various data transmitted by the sub-control command transmitting means 109 of the main control board 63. When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the transmitted command, the sub-control command receiving means 200 notifies each function mounted on the sub-control board 73 according to the type of the command.

When the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting means 100 g (see FIG. 5) of the main control board 63 and the remaining precursor period is counted by the precursor period game counter 653, the remaining precursor period is specified. Information (command) is transmitted to the sub control board 73 for each game. When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the information specifying the precursor period, the previous precursor period stored in the storage area of the precursor period storage means 751 is rewritten to the precursor period specified by the information.

(2) Gase precursor period setting means 201
The Gase precursor period setting means 201 of FIG. 6 satisfies the predetermined conditions (cherry winning, watermelon winning) in which the AT transition lottery is performed based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61), but the AT transition lottery. When it is specified that the player has not been elected, the Gase precursor period (specific production period) in which the Gase precursor possibility effect is executed is set by the Gase precursor period setting lottery. In the present embodiment, in the case of cherry winning, the AT transition lottery is always won. Therefore, the Gase precursor period setting means 201 performs the Gase precursor period setting lottery when the AT transition lottery performed at the time of winning the watermelon is not won.

By the way, in the present embodiment, even if the Gase precursor period setting means 201 does not win the AT transition lottery when the watermelon is won, the precursor period setting means 100 g is used to counter the number of games in the precursor period 653 (FIG. 4). If the precursor period has already been set, the precursor period is not set (the lottery for setting the precursor period is not performed). Therefore, when the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the information identifying that the watermelon has been won, the Gase precursor period setting means 201 can execute the Gase precursor period setting lottery.
i) When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information that identifies that it is not a precursory period,
ii) When the sub-control command receiving means 200 does not receive the information specifying that the precursor period is set in the precursor period game counter 653.
iii) When the precursor period transmitted from the main control board 63 is not stored in the precursor period storage means 751 (FIG. 6).
Will be. In this way, by preventing the Gase precursor period from being set during the precursor period, the precursor possibility effect executed during the precursor period and the Gase precursor possibility effect executed during the precursor period are complicated. It can be prevented from becoming.

Further, in the present embodiment, if it is in the precursory period of the special role, or if it is in the special role gassing possibility effect (see FIG. 23) described later, it corresponds to any of the special role internal game state, the bonus state, and the AT period. When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the information specifying that the command is to be performed, the Gase precursor period setting means 201 is configured not to set the Gase precursor period (do not perform the Gase precursor period setting lottery). ..

Next, a lottery for setting the Gase precursor period will be described.

As shown in FIG. 21, the Gase precursor period setting means 201 is the current AT transition lottery mode specified based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61) (see FIGS. 13, 14, and 15). Depending on the situation, different Gase precursor period tables 753 (setting data) are used to perform a Gase precursor period setting lottery.

That is, the Gase precursor period setting means 201 uses the Gase precursor period table 753 of FIG. 21A in the high probability mode (a state in which it is easy to win the AT transition lottery), and uses the low probability mode (AT transition lottery). When it is difficult to win), a lottery for setting the Gase precursor period is performed using the Gase precursor period table 753 shown in FIG. 21 (b), and the Gase precursor period determined by this lottery is set in the Gase precursor period game counter 752. To do. With this configuration, the probability of setting the Gase precursor period can be changed according to the current AT transition lottery mode, or the ratio of the length of the Gase precursor period can be changed according to the current AT transition lottery mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

As shown in FIG. 21A, in the Gase precursor period table 753 used in the high accuracy mode, the probability of not setting the Gase precursor period is set to 0%, so that the Gase precursor period setting lottery is performed. Always sets the precursory period. Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, in the Gase precursor period table 753 used in the low probability mode, the probability of not setting the Gase precursor period is set to 40%, which is the largest. Therefore, in the high-accuracy mode, it is easier to execute the ghost sign possibility effect than in the low-accuracy mode.

In addition, after setting the Gase precursor period, the Gase precursor period setting means 201 subtracts the value of the Gase precursor period set in the Gase precursor period game counter 752 by -1 each time one game is digested.

(3) Production content determination means 202
The effect content determining means 202 (effect determination means) of FIG. 6 determines the content of the effect according to the command received by the sub-control command receiving means 200 and the gassing precursor period set by the gassing precursor period setting means 201. It is for doing. Specifically, the moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 can be determined from the effect patterns set in advance according to the progress of the game, the result of the winning combination lottery means 103, and the speakers 31L and 31R. The music and sound to be played are determined, and the effects such as blinking the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually are determined. Next, the effect content determined by the effect content determining means 202 will be specifically described.

a) Production related to the combination lottery result The production content determination means 202 corresponds to the received command during the AT period, and if the type of the winning combination group (bell group, replay) that has been won can be identified, the winning combination. The effect (notification effect) that shows the advantageous operation procedure (pressing order) set in the group is determined as the execution effect. On the other hand, if the received command does not correspond to the AT period, the effect for which the advantageous operation procedure is not known is determined as the execution effect. For example, if the command "No. 1" shown in FIG. 10 is received according to the result of the winning combination lottery, it is known that the winning combination group of the "bell group" has been won because it is not during the AT period. Select one of the production groups that you do not know whether you won the "left bell", "middle bell", or "right bell". In addition, when the command "No. 2" shown in FIG. 10 is received, one of the effects indicating that the "left bell" has been won and the effect of prompting the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first are selected. Select. When the commands "No. 3" and "No. 4" shown in FIG. 10 are received, the effect contents are determined in the same manner.

In addition, when the command "No. 12" shown in FIG. 11 is received, since it is not during the AT period, one of the winning combination groups of "Replay A", "Replay B", "Replay C", and "Replay D" is won. Select one of the productions from the production group that you know that you have done it, but you do not know which of "Replay A", "Replay B", "Replay C", and "Replay D" was won. In addition, when the command "No. 13" shown in FIG. 11 is received, one of the effects indicating that "Replay A" has been won and the effect of prompting the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first are selected. Select. When the commands "No. 14", "No. 15", and "No. 16" shown in FIG. 11 are received, the effect contents are determined in the same manner.

Further, when the effect content determining means 202 receives the commands "No. 5" to "No. 11" shown in FIG. 10 and the command "No. 17" shown in FIG. 11, the winning combination group is similarly assigned. Select one production from the production group that suggests the possibility of winning. Further, when the command "No. 0" is received, similarly, one production is selected from the production group corresponding to the loss so as not to impair the expectations of the player.

As a specific example of the effect related to the winning combination lottery result, for example, the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, or the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is displayed by the speakers 31L, 31R. Is notified by voice, or the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is notified by blinking the lamps provided on each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R in a predetermined order, or the operation order of each reel 13L, 13M, The backlights provided on the 13R may be blinked in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

The effect content determining means 202 transmits a signal including data related to the determined effect content to the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206 described below.

b) Precursor possibility effect The precursor possibility effect is a possibility effect that suggests that the AT game (AT1) may be executed when the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting means 100 g. , Performed during the precursory period. When the effect content determining means 202 determines that the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting means 100 g of the main control board 63, the precursor possibility effect is produced unless the precursor possibility effect is currently being executed. From the scenario setting table 754, select and select a production scenario (see the "Remarks" column in FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (c)) for producing a precursor possibility of a length corresponding to the number of games in the set precursor period. The production content according to the produced production scenario is determined as the production to be executed.

As described in the "Remarks" column of FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (c), in the last game of the precursory period (if the precursory period is one game, the AT winning game), for example, the liquid crystal display. By displaying "AT confirmed" on the display 27, "AT winning is suggested" and the precursory possibility effect is completed, and in the next game, the AT game (AT1) is actually played by the notifyable state notification means 204 described later. You will be notified that it has started. At this time, in the final game of the precursory period, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 may simply display "WIN", "win", "congratulations", or the like. In this way, the player does not know what he has won until the notification by the notification possible state notification means 204 is performed in the next game, and imagines that "maybe he has won a special role". It is also possible to enhance the interest of the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect content determining means 202 is set when the effect scenario of the precursor possibility effect is selected, if the effect of the precursor possibility or the special role possibility effect described later is being executed. It is configured to rewrite the production scenario of these possibility productions into the newly selected production scenario of the precursor possibility production and start the precursor possibility production. It should be noted that the effect content determining means 202 selects the effect scenario of the precursor possibility effect so that the precursor possibility effect is executed after the running gasse possibility effect or the special role gase possibility effect is completed. May be good. In this case, the effect content determining means 202 is from the precursor period set by the precursor period setting means 100g of the main control board 63 to the end of the running ghost precursor possibility effect or the special role ghost possibility effect. It is preferable to calculate the number of games that can substantially execute the precursory possibility effect by subtracting the number of games, and select the effect scenario of the precursor possibility effect according to the calculated number of games.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting means 100g of the main control board 63, the effect content determining means 202 has already been set if the precursor possibility effect has already been executed. Possibilities of precursors Determine the content of the production according to the production scenario.

Then, the effect content determining means 202 transmits a signal including data related to the determined effect content to the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206, which will be described later.

If the winning of the special role is carried over when the AT is won, the precursor period is set shorter than when the winning of the special role is not carried over. Therefore, by winning a special role (bonus prize) while executing the precursor possibility production in the precursor period, the game state shifts to the special game (bonus game), and the precursor possibility production is interrupted in the middle. It can be suppressed.

Further, when the precursor period of a plurality of games is set, the precursor possibility effect of "suggesting AT winning" may be performed by using the liquid crystal display 27 or the like only in the last game of the precursor period. ..

Further, when the precursor period setting means 100 g of the main control board 63 is restored to the backed-up precursor period after the power failure, the command for specifying the restored precursor period is sub-controlled by the sub-control command transmission means 109. It is transmitted to the control board 73. When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the command, the information specifying the precursor period restored by the precursor period setting means 100g is stored in the precursor period storage means 751. At this time, the effect content determining means 202 newly selects the effect scenario of the precursor possibility effect according to the precursor period (the number of games) stored in the precursor period storage means 751, and the effect according to the selected effect scenario. Determine the content.

That is, since the information specifying the remaining precursor period is backed up by the precursor period game counter 653 at the time of power failure, when the power is turned on again, the precursor period setting means 100 g is backed up by the backed up information. It can be restored to the specified precursor period. Then, the effect content determining means 202 can determine the effect content according to the precursor period after the return by the information specifying the precursor period returned by the precursor period setting means 100 g.

In the sub-control board 73 that controls various production devices, noise is likely to be generated at the time of power interruption, and a malfunction may occur when the power is turned on again. In this way, the production content determining means 202 By newly determining the effect content according to the precursor period (remaining portion of the precursor period) after the return, it is possible to prevent a discrepancy between the control state of the main CPU 61 and the effect content executed on the sub control board 73. it can. Further, the information for specifying the precursor period is stored and backed up by the precursor period game counter 653 of the main control board 63 having high security, so that the parameters related to the effect control of the sub CPU 71 are illegally performed in the event of a power failure. Even if it is rewritten, the effect content determining means 202 can determine the effect content according to the precursor period based on the correct information backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653, so that the slot machine 1 can be cheated. It can be effectively prevented.

c) Gase precursor possibility production In the Gase precursor possibility production, the AT right is not set by the AT right setting means 100f, but the Gase precursor period setting means 201 sets the Gase precursor period game number counter 752. At this time, the AT game (AT1) is not actually executed, but it is a possibility effect suggesting that the AT game (AT1) may be executed, and is executed during the period of the sign of the right. When the Gase precursor period is set in the game number counter 752, the effect content determining means 202 is set from the Gase precursor possibility effect scenario setting table 755, except when the Gase precursor possibility effect is being executed. Select the production scenario (see the "Remarks" column in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b)) of the length of the production of the possibility of the precursor of the gas according to the number of games in the period of the precursor of the gas, and follow the selected production scenario. Determine the production content to be executed.

As described in the "Remarks" column of FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), in the final game of the harbinger precursor period, for example, by displaying "AT loss" on the liquid crystal display 27, "AT loss" is displayed. "Notify the loss of the AT transition lottery" and the production of the possibility of a sign of ghosting ends. At this time, in the final game of the premonition period, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 may simply display "miss", "lose", "sorry", or the like.

On the other hand, when the effect content determination means 202 has already set the Gase precursor period game number counter 752 and the Gase precursor possibility effect is already being executed, the effect content determination means 202 has already set the Gase precursor possibility effect. Determine the content of the production according to the production scenario of.

Then, the effect content determining means 202 transmits a signal including data related to the determined effect content to the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206, which will be described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the Gase precursor period table 753 is set so that the Gase precursor period is more likely to be set to the period of 23 games to 26 games than the period of 27 games to 30 games. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the maximum period of the precursory period is set to 32 games, and the maximum period of the precursory period is set to 30 games.

Therefore, for example, when the possibility effect starts after winning the "watermelon", the player can recognize whether the possibility effect is a precursory possibility effect or a ghost possibility effect immediately after the start. Although it is not possible, if the possibility effect continues after the 27th game after the start, the expectation that the ongoing possibility effect is a precursory possibility effect increases. In addition, if the possibility effect continues after the 31st game from the start, it is determined that the possibility effect being executed is a precursor possibility effect, so that the player is given a sense of superiority in winning the AT. Can be done.

In this way, changing the maximum period of each of the precursory period and the precursory period can increase the variety of possibility effects, but the load of control processing increases. In this embodiment, since the sub-control board 73 is configured to manage the precursory period, it is possible to suppress an increase in the load of the control process of the main CPU 61.

d) Special role possibility production When the special role possibility production is won or the special role is carried over and the production scenario (notification waiting period) of the special role possibility production is set. In addition, it is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to a special game (bonus game), and is executed during the notification waiting period. When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives a command indicating that the special role has been won, the effect content determining means 202 already executes a precursor possibility effect, a ghost possibility effect, or a special role ghost possibility effect described later. Except for the case of the inside, the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect is selected from the special role possibility effect scenario setting table 756 (see FIG. 22), and the effect content according to the selected effect scenario is determined. Specifically, the effect content determining means 202 selects an effect scenario by lottery based on the winning probability set for each effect scenario in the special role possibility effect effect scenario setting table 756.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 22, the special role possibility effect based on each effect scenario is executed over a plurality of games, and the number of games in each effect scenario is fixed. Therefore, the effect content determining means 202 selects the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect effect, and sets a notification waiting period (number of games) until the special role winning notification means 203, which will be described later, notifies that the special role has been won. decide. As in the case of the above-mentioned gassing precursor period, the notification waiting period may be set first, and then the production scenario of the special role possibility effect according to the length of the set notification waiting period may be selected.

As described in the column of "Production scenario" in FIG. 22, in the last game of the selected production scenario (notification waiting period) (if the notification waiting period is one game, the game in which the special role is won). For example, by simply displaying "WIN", "win", and "congratulations" on the liquid crystal display 27, "suggesting the winning of a special role" is completed, and the special role possibility production is completed, which will be described later in the next game. The special role winning notification means 203 notifies that the special role has been won. In this way, the player does not know what he has won until the notification by the special role winning notification means 203 is performed in the next game, and imagines that "maybe he has won the AT". Because it can also be done, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player. In the final game of the production scenario, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 may display "special role (BB, RB) winning".

Further, in the present embodiment, when the production content determining means 202 selects the production scenario of the special role possibility effect, the precursor possibility effect, the ghost possibility effect, or the special role possibility effect described later is already executed. In the case of the inside, it is configured to rewrite the set production scenario of these possibility effects to the newly selected production scenario of the special role possibility effect and start the special role possibility effect. At this time, the effect content determining means 202 selects the special role possibility effect (notification waiting period) so as to suppress the overlap with the end timing (game) of the precursor period when the precursor possibility effect is executed. To do.

With this configuration, if the precursory possibility effect is executed, the effect scenario of the precursor possibility effect is rewritten to the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect, and the special role possibility effect is started. By preventing the precursory period from ending during the execution of the role possibility effect, it is possible to prevent the AT game (AT1) from starting while the special role possibility effect is being executed. The notification means 203 and the notification possible state notification means 204 can perform notification that allows the player to clearly understand the state of the slot machine 1.

On the other hand, when the special role possibility effect is executed in the state where the winning of the special role is carried over (during the bonus carryover), the effect content determining means 202 is the effect of the set special role possibility effect. Determine the content of the production according to the scenario.

Then, the effect content determining means 202 transmits a signal including data related to the determined effect content to the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206, which will be described later.

In addition, when the notification waiting period of a plurality of games is set, only in the last game of the notification waiting period, the liquid crystal display 27 or the like is used to perform a special role possibility effect that "suggests the winning of a special role". It may be.

e) Special role Gase possibility production Special role possibility production does not actually execute a special game (bonus game) when the production scenario (Gase notification waiting period) of the special role Gase possibility production is set. However, it is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to the special game state, and is executed during the waiting period for the Gase notification. The effect content determining means 202 is a special role Gase that is executed with a 1% winning probability when each possibility effect is not executed and the single combination 13 is won or the combination lottery result is lost. When you win the possibility production execution lottery, select the production scenario of the special role ghost possibility production from the special role ghost possibility production scenario setting table 757 (see Fig. 23), and select the production content according to the selected production scenario. decide. At this time, the effect content determining means 202 selects the effect scenario by lottery based on the winning probability set for each effect scenario in the special combination possibility effect effect scenario setting table 757.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the special role disappointment possibility production based on each production scenario is executed over a plurality of games, and the number of games in each production scenario is fixed. Therefore, the effect content determining means 202 selects the effect scenario of the special role Gase possibility effect, and determines the period (number of games) of waiting for the Gase notification to execute the special role Gase possibility effect. As with the above-mentioned gassing precursor period, first, after setting the gassing notification waiting period, the production scenario of the special role gassing possibility production according to the length of the set gassing notification waiting period may be selected. Good.

In addition, as described in the column of "Production scenario" in FIG. 23, in the final game of the selected production scenario (waiting period for notification of Gase), for example, "special role loss" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. By "notifying that the special role has not been won", the special role disappointment possibility production ends. At this time, in the final game of the Gase notification waiting period, for example, "missing", "losing", "sorry", etc. may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

In addition, when the effect content determining means 202 has already executed the different role possible Gase possibility effect, the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect content according to the effect scenario of the special role Gase possibility effect that has already been set.

Then, the effect content determining means 202 transmits a signal including data related to the determined effect content to the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206, which will be described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756 is set so that the notification waiting period can be easily set to 4 games or 5 games, and as shown in FIG. 23, the notification waiting period is set to 5 games. The special role Gase possibility production scenario setting table 757 is set so that it is difficult to set. Therefore, if the possibility effect continues in the fifth game, the expectation that the possibility effect being executed is a special role possibility effect increases, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

f) Background effect The background effect (suggestion effect) is an effect that suggests the type of AT transition lottery mode to the player by the background of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the effect content determining means 202 is the main. The effect content is determined based on the information (see FIG. 20) regarding the state of the probability mode in the AT transition lottery transmitted from the control board 63.

In this embodiment, three types of background effects are set: "night", "evening", and "day". Here, the "night" background is the background in which the AT transition lottery mode is determined to be the high-accuracy mode, and the "evening" background is the background in which either the high-accuracy mode or the low-accuracy mode is possible. The background that is easily selected in the mode, the "day" background, may be either the high-accuracy mode or the low-accuracy mode, but is set to the background that is easily selected in the low-accuracy mode.

Regarding the selection of the background effect of the effect content determining means 202, the initial selection is made at the time of setting change, the end of the special game, and the end of the AT game, and then the transition lottery of the background effect is performed in each game. .. At this time, the effect content determining means 202 selects the initial background effect using the background effect selection lottery table 758 (data for determining the effect: see FIG. 6), and the background after that is the background effect transition lottery table 759. (See FIG. 6) is used for selection.

Specifically explaining the initial selection, as shown in FIG. 24, the background effect selection lottery table 758 is set in a plurality of types according to the selection trigger (when the setting is changed, when the special game ends, when the AT game ends). Has been done.

In the background effect selection lottery table 758 used when changing the setting, the AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b is common to the high probability mode and the low probability mode, and the "evening" background and the "day" background are different. It is set to be selected with the same probability (see FIG. 24 (a)).

Two types of background effect selection lottery tables 758 used at the end of the AT game are provided for each type of AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b at the end of the AT game. The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the high accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b has a probability of 10% for the "night" background, 60% for the "evening" background, and 30% for the "day" background. It is set to be selected in (see FIG. 24 (b)). Further, in the background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the low probability mode is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b, the "evening" background is selected with a probability of 40% and the "day" background is selected with a probability of 60%. It is set (see FIG. 24 (c)).

Two types of background effect selection lottery tables 758 used at the end of the BB game are provided for each type of AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b at the end of the BB game. The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the high accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b is set so that the "night" background is selected with a probability of 20% and the "evening" background is selected with a probability of 80%. (See FIG. 24 (d)). Further, the background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the low probability mode is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b is set so that the "evening" background is selected with a 100% probability (FIG. 24 (FIG. 24). e) See).

In the background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the end of the RB game, the mode of the AT transition lottery selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b at the end of the RB game is only the high accuracy mode, and the "night" background has a 100% probability. It is set to be selected (see FIG. 24 (d)). That is, the background effect selection lottery table 758 used when changing the setting is configured so that the "night" background in which the mode is determined is not selected even when the AT transition lottery mode is the high accuracy mode. On the other hand, in the background effect selection lottery table 758 used in other cases (at the end of the AT game, at the end of the special game), the "night" background can be selected.

In this way, when the setting is changed (first condition) and when the AT game is completed (second condition), the effect content determining means 202 uses the background effect selection lottery table 758 composed of different types of data. The content of the production (type of suggestion production) is determined. Specifically, the effect content determining means 202 determines the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 24 (a) when the setting is changed, and at the end of the AT game, FIG. 24 (b), The production content is determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of (c).

The type of background effect after selection of the initial background effect is determined by the background effect transition lottery for each game as described above. Here, a plurality of types of background effect transition lottery tables 759 used in the background effect transition lottery are provided according to the type of background of the game and the mode of the AT transition lottery. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, when the current situation is the "night" background and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "maintain high probability mode", "night". A background effect transition lottery table 759 is used in which the background (as is) is 90% and the "evening" background is selected with a probability of 10%. If the "evening" background with a change in the background effect is selected at this time, the background changes from "night" to "night" after the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R for the third stop are operated in the game. It changes to "evening". The timing at which the background changes is the same as in the case described below. On the other hand, if the current situation is the "night" background and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "high probability mode → low probability mode", the "evening" background has a 100% probability. The selected background effect transition lottery table 759 is used.

If the current situation is "evening" background and high probability mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "maintain high probability mode", the "night" background is 20% and "evening". A background effect transition lottery table 759 is used in which the background (as is) is selected with a probability of 70% and the "daytime" background is selected with a probability of 10%. In addition, when the current situation is "evening" background and high probability mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "high probability mode → low probability mode", the "evening" background (as is). ) Is 20% and the "daytime" background is selected with a probability of 80%. The background effect transition lottery table 759 is used. In addition, when the current situation is "evening" background and low probability mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "low probability mode → high probability mode", the "night" background is 30. %, The background effect transition lottery table 759 in which the "evening" background (as is) is selected with a probability of 70% is used. In addition, when the current situation is "evening" background and low probability mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "low probability mode → low probability mode (maintenance)", "evening" A background effect transition lottery table 759 is used in which the background (as is) is selected with a probability of 60% and the "daytime" background is selected with a probability of 40%.

If the current situation is "day" background and high probability mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "high probability mode → high probability mode (maintenance)", the "night" background is A background effect transition lottery table 759 is used in which a 20% probability, a 50% "evening" background, and a 30% "daytime" background (as is) are selected. In addition, when the current situation is "daytime" background and high probability mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "high probability mode → low probability mode", the "daytime" background (as is). ) Is selected with a 100% probability, the background effect transition lottery table 759 is used. In addition, when the current situation is a "day" background and a low probability mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "low probability mode → high probability mode", the "night" background is 30. %, The background effect transition lottery table 759 is used in which the "evening" background is selected with a probability of 60% and the "daytime" background (as is) with a probability of 10%. In addition, when the current situation is "daytime" background and low probability mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is "low probability mode → low probability mode (maintenance)", "evening" A background effect transition lottery table 759 is used in which the background is selected with a probability of 10% and the "day" background (as is) with a probability of 90%.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 25, the effect content determining means 202 selects a background effect composed of different types of data at the end of the AT game, at the end of the normal AT game and at the end of the AT game by the limiter. The production content may be determined using the lottery table 758. Specifically, the effect content determining means 202 determines the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 25 (b) for selecting the high accuracy mode at the end of the normal AT game, and determines the effect content, and the low accuracy mode. The effect content is determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 25 (c) for selection. Further, the effect content determining means 202 determines the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 shown in FIG. 25 (d) for selecting the high accuracy mode at the end of the AT game by the limiter, and determines the effect content for selecting the low accuracy mode. The effect content is determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 25 (e).

At the end of the AT game by the limiter, in order to prevent the player from actively suggesting that there is a possibility of granting an excessively advantageous amount (AT right, game value, privilege, etc.), the advantageous state is set. It is preferable not to select the suggested background effect, but by configuring the background effect selection lottery table 758 as shown in FIGS. 25 (d) and 25 (e), the high accuracy mode can be set at the end of AT by the limiter. Since the background effect of the fixed "night" is not performed, it is possible to suppress the player's expectation from being unnecessarily agitated.

At the end of the AT game by the limiter, the effect content determining means 202 may determine the effect content by using the background effect selection lottery table 758 composed of the same type of data as when the setting is changed. By doing so, the content of the background effect at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game by the limiter can be made the same, so that the effect content determining means 202 is used as the background for the player different from the player at the time of setting change. It is possible not to give an indication of an advantageous state by selecting and deciding the content of the production.

Further, the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIGS. 25 (a), (f), (g), and (h) shows the background effect selection of FIGS. 24 (a), (d), (e), and (f). Since it is the same as the lottery table 758, the description thereof will be omitted.

g) Others As the production content to be executed during the AT period, prepare 30 episodes of 50 games (1 set) per episode (50 games (1 episode) x 30 episodes = 1500 games) and newly acquire AT rights. When acquired, the production content may be sequentially transferred to the next episode (that is, 30 AT rights are required to experience the production of the final episode (30 episodes)). In this case, during the execution of the first half of the production, it is easy for the player to be notified that the new AT right has been acquired, and during the execution of the final part of the production, the new AT right has been acquired. It is preferable that the player is less likely to be notified, and preferably, during the execution of the final part of the production, it is preferable that the stop symbol of the reel does not have a symbol that can confirm the acquisition of the AT right. When the limiter condition is satisfied, the remaining AT period and the remaining AT right are waived. Therefore, when the AT right is acquired in the final part of the production, the loss (loss) on the acquisition of the AT right by the limiter is fixed. Therefore, with such a configuration, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the new acquisition of the AT right in the final part of the production, so that the AT right is abandoned by the limiter even though the AT right is acquired. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.

(4) Special role winning notification means 203
The special role winning notification means 203 of FIG. 6 wins a special role (bonus winning) by displaying a "bonus confirmation screen" on the liquid crystal display 27, for example, after the special role possibility effect (notification waiting period). Notify that it is. Specifically, the special role winning notification means 203 has already finished the special role possibility effect when the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the information specifying that the special role has been carried over and the bonus is being carried over. If so, you will be notified of the bonus winning. In addition, once the special role winning notification means 203 notifies the bonus winning, the special role winning notification means 203 continues to notify the bonus winning until the special role is won (bonus winning).

Further, in the game following the game in which the special role possibility effect has been completed, that is, in the game for notifying that the special role has been won, the special role winning notification means 203 uses the notification determination means 100i of FIG. 5 for the AT period. When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the information specifying that the middle flag is set from OFF to ON, the notification of winning the bonus is suppressed.

With this configuration, the main CPU 61 cannot change its control state according to the control state of the sub CPU 71. Therefore, after the precursor period ends, the game state setting means 100j is related to the control state of the sub CPU 71. Instead, the game state is controlled to AT game (AT1: notifyable state). At this time, the game in which the game state setting means 100j starts controlling the game state to the AT game and the game in which the special role winning notification means 203 notifies the bonus winning after the special role possibility effect (notification waiting period) are the same game. If this is the case, the special role winning notification means 203 suppresses the notification of the bonus winning. Therefore, the notification possible state notification means 204, which will be described later, can notify that the game state has changed to the notification possible state with priority over the notification of the bonus winning by the special combination winning notification means 203. Therefore, although the game state is shifted to the AT game by the game state setting means 100j of the main control board 63, the player is not notified by the reportable state notification means 204 that the game state has been shifted to the AT game. Can be prevented from feeling distrust.

(5) Notifying possible state Notifying means 204
When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the information identifying the shift to the AT game, the notifying available state notifying means 204 of FIG. 6 causes, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 to display “AT start”. Notifies that the state has changed to the AT state (AT start notification). Further, when the notification possible state notification means 204 is executing the special role possibility effect or the special role winning notification means 203 is notified of the bonus winning in the game for notifying the shift to the AT game, the notification possible state notification means 204 is used. , Each lamp unit 33, 37L, 37R, etc. is used to notify that the game has shifted to the AT game by using an effect device other than the liquid crystal display 27 (AT start special notification). The notifying possible state notifying means 204 may notify that the sub-control command receiving means 200 has shifted to the AT game when the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the information that the precursor period is 0 from the main control board 63.

(6) Display control means 205
The display control means 205 of FIG. 6 displays a moving image on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signals transmitted from the effect content determining means 202, the special combination winning notification means 203, and the notification possible state notification means 204. , The light sources such as the upper lamp portion 33 and the lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are blinked all at once or individually.

(7) Voice control means 206
The voice control means 206 of FIG. 6 plays music from the speakers 31L and 31R based on the data included in the signals transmitted from the effect content determining means 202, the special combination winning notification means 203, and the notification possible state notification means 204. It is intended to perform effects such as outputting audio.

(motion)
Subsequently, the operation of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 38. In this embodiment, any one of the winning combination groups "left bell", "middle bell", "right bell", "replay A", "replay B", and "replay C" is performed during the AT period (the flag is ON during the AT period). When the winning combination is won, the effect of notifying the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, which is advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group, is the notification means 110 of the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73. Is executed by the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206. In addition, the possibility effect for raising the expectation of the player that the AT game (AT1) is performed or the special game (BB', RB') is performed is appropriately executed. Further, the liquid crystal display 27 appropriately performs an effect of suggesting the mode state of the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d, for example, suggesting the number of medals acquired during the AT period.

In the following description, the various functions and means described above and other functions realized by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 executing various programs (detailed description is omitted). It is a process executed by. Further, since it is a well-known technique for setting various flags executed in the following processes to ON or OFF and setting values for various flags, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1. 1. Main processing The main processing executed in the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described with reference to FIG. 27.

When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state of the RAM 65 included in the main control board 63 is checked, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred in the memory, and various initial settings are performed. As a result of an error check of the RAM 65 or the like, if there is no abnormality, the game is controlled so that the game is possible. When the power is turned on with a setting change, the game shifts to the general game (RT1). Further, when returning from the power-off (power-off) state at the time of power failure to the power-on state, if the precursor period is backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653, the precursor period is restored to the precursor period before the power failure. Next, it is determined whether or not a specified number of medals (3 medals) have been inserted (step S1), and the process waits until a specified number of medals have been inserted (NO in step S1). On the other hand, if a specified number of medals (3 medals) are inserted (YES in step S1), wait until the start switch 19 is operated (NO in step S2), and if the start switch 19 is operated (step S2). YES), the winning combination lottery process by the winning combination lottery means 103 is executed (step S3).

In the combination lottery process of the combination lottery means 103, first, the combination lottery table 671 is selected by the table selection means 102 based on the current gaming state and the like, and the selected combination lottery table 671 and the start switch 19 are operated. The winning combination lottery result is determined based on the random value extracted at the timing.

Then, after the winning combination lottery process, the notification determination process described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30 is executed (step S4). Subsequently, rotation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is started (step S5), and waits until any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to each rotating reel 13L, 13M, 13R is operated. (NO in step S6), when any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated (YES in step S6), the stopped switch of the reel rotation by the stop control means 106 corresponds to the operated stop switch. The rotation of the reel is stopped (step S7).

After that, the processes of steps S6 and S7 are repeated until the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped (NO in step S8), and when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped (in step S8). YES), the symbol determination means 107 determines the symbol (step S9).

Subsequently, the notification determination process (step S10) described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32 is executed, the medal payout process is executed by the payout control means 108 as needed (step S11), and the process from step S1. Is repeatedly executed.

2. 2. Timer interrupt processing Next, the timer interrupt processing executed for each interrupt processing in the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described with reference to FIG. 28.

First, the phases of the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R are output (step S20), and the command set in the output port is transmitted (step S21). Next, the state of the input port connected to the voltage monitoring IC is checked, it is determined whether or not the power is cut off (step S22), and if it is in the power cut state (YES in step S23), the setting is made. A predetermined power failure process such as backing up the precursory period is performed (step S24), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is not in the power failure state (NO in step S23), the lighting state of the credit display 45 and the notification display 60 is changed to the current control state of the slot machine 1 (operation of each switch, insertion of medals, AT period). It is updated according to (whether or not it is inside, etc.) (step S25). Next, the input port for inputting the status of each switch and each sensor connected to the main control board 63 is updated to the latest status (step S26). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1 by measuring the time such as the medal insertion interval and the medal payout interval (step S27).

Next, based on the state of the input port updated in step S26, whether each switch has been operated, whether a medal has been inserted, whether a medal has been paid out, or whether the reel has passed a predetermined rotation position. Etc. (step S28), the random number for lottery is updated (step S29), and the process returns to the main process of FIG. 27.

3. 3. Notification determination process Next, the notification determination process in step S4 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30.

First, as shown in FIG. 29, the notification lottery means 100d determines whether or not the type of winning combination is cherry or watermelon (step S30), and when the determination is cherry or watermelon winning (step S30). YES) determines whether or not the winning combination is a cherry (step S31). If the determination result is the winning of the cherry (YES in step S31), the AT transition lottery for the cherry is performed (step S32), and the AT right setting means 100f stores the determined number of AT rights in the AT right number storage means 652. Is set to (step S35). On the other hand, if the watermelon is won (NO in step S31), the notification lottery means 100d performs an AT transition lottery for the watermelon (step S33), and if the AT is won (YES in step S34), the AT right setting means. In 100f, the determined number of AT rights is set in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S35).

Subsequently, if it is determined that the notification determination means 100h is in the AT period or in the bonus state (YES in step S36), the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the notification determination means 100h is in the AT period or not in the bonus state (NO in step S36), the precursor period setting means 100g has not set the precursor period (NO in step S37). The precursor period setting process described with reference to is executed (step S38). Next, if it is determined that the notification determination means 100h is in the bonus state (YES in step S39), the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification determination means 100h is not in the bonus state (NO in step S39), if the precursor period setting means 100g determines that the precursor period is not set (NO in step S40), the step of FIG. 30 Proceed to S45. Further, if the precursor period is set (YES in step S37, YES in step S40), the precursor period setting means 100g subtracts -1 from the precursor period counted by the precursor period game counter 653 (step S41).

Subsequently, the notification determination means 100h proceeds to step S45 of FIG. 30 unless the value of the precursor period counted in the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0 (NO in step S42). On the other hand, if the value of the precursor period counted in the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0 and the notification determination means 100h determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied (YES in step S42), the notification determination means 100i determines. -1 is subtracted from the number of AT rights stored in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S43), the AT period (50 games) is set in the AT period game counter 655 (step S44), and step S45 in FIG. Proceed to. The notification determination means 100i sets the state of the AT period flag to ON in the game following the game in which the AT period is set in the AT period game counter 655 in step S44.

If the cherry or watermelon is not won (NO in step S30), or if the AT transition lottery for watermelon winning by the notification lottery means 100d is not won (NO in step S34), the process from step S39 is executed. To.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30, the game number AT granting means 100e has a bonus depending on the state of the game, such as during the AT period or in the bonus state, at the end of the AT game or at the end of the special game, and the like. The count value of the inter-game number counter 656 is updated (step S45). Then, if the game number AT granting means 100e triggers the game number AT transition lottery (YES in step S46), the game number AT transition lottery is performed (step S47).

Next, if the AT is won (YES in step S48), the AT right setting means 100f sets one AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652, but the notification determination means 100h satisfies the AT1 transition condition. By determining that, the notification determination means 100i subtracts -1 from the number of AT rights stored in the AT right number storage means 652, and the AT period based on one AT right in the game number counter 655 ( 50 games) is set (step S49), and the process returns to the main process of FIG. 27 to end the process. The notification determination means 100i sets the state of the AT period flag to ON in the game following the game in which the AT period is set in the AT period game counter 655 in step S49.

On the other hand, if it is not the game number AT transition lottery opportunity (NO in step S46) and the AT is not won (NO in step S48), the process returns to the main process of FIG. 27 and the process ends.

4. Notification determination process Next, the notification determination process in step S10 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

First, as shown in FIG. 31, if it is determined that the notification determination means 100h is in the bonus winning state and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (YES in step S50), the precursor period setting means 100g is a precursor if it is during the precursor period. The count value of the period game number counter 653 is cleared, and the notification determination means 100i stores the current count value in the AT period game number counter 655 as the remaining AT period if it is during the AT period, and turns off the AT period flag. Is set to (step S51), and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG.

Next, when the bonus winning state is not (NO in step S50) and the bonus is completed (YES in step S52), the notification determination means 100h has the remaining AT period stored in the AT period game counter 655, and the AT1 shifts. If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (YES in step S53), the notification determination means 100i resets the value stored in the AT period game number counter 655 as the AT period and sets the AT period flag to ON. Then (step S54), the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. On the other hand, when the remaining AT period is not stored (NO in step S53), if the notification determination means 100h determines that the number of AT rights remains in the AT right number storage means 652 and the AT1 transition condition is satisfied. (YES in step S55), the notification determination means 100i subtracts -1 from the number of AT rights stored in the AT right number storage means 652, and sets the AT period (50 games) in the AT period game number counter 655. The flag is set to ON during the AT period (step S56), and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG.

Subsequently, when the bonus is not completed (NO in step S52), or when the AT right does not remain (NO in step S55), when the bonus is in the bonus state (YES in step S57), or when the AT is not in the bonus state. (NO in step S57), when the flag is set to OFF during the AT period (NO in step S58), the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. When the AT period flag is set to ON (YES in step S58), the notification determination means 100i subtracts the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 by -1 (step S59), and the total AT game The count value of the number counter 659 is updated (step S60). Next, if the remaining AT period is not 0 (NO in step S61), the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG.

Further, when the remaining AT period is 0 (YES in step S61), if the notification determination means 100h determines that the number of AT rights remains in the AT right number storage means 652 and the AT1 transition condition is satisfied (YES). YES in step S62), the notification determination means 100i subtracts -1 from the number of AT rights stored in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S63), and sets the AT period (50 games) in the AT period game counter 655. The setting is made, the AT period flag is set to ON (step S64), and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. On the other hand, if the notification determination means 100h determines that the number of AT rights does not remain in the AT right number storage means 652 and the AT1 termination condition is satisfied (NO in step S62), the notification determination means 100i is in the AT period. The flag is set to OFF (step S65), the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is cleared (step S66), and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. At this time, since the normal AT game end condition is satisfied, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery using the same mode selection lottery table 673 as for the setting change shown in FIG. 13C. The mode selection lottery means 100b may perform the mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 for the end of the normal AT game shown in FIG. 14 (c).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 32, if it is determined that the limiter condition is not satisfied (NO in step S67), the process returns to the main process of FIG. 27 and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the limiter condition is satisfied and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (YES in step S67), the notification determination means 100i sets the flag to OFF during the AT period (step S68), and the total AT game The count value of the number counter 659 is cleared (step S69), the value of the AT period game number counter 655 (AT period) is cleared (step S70), and the remaining number of AT rights stored in the AT right number storage means 652 is set. After clearing (step S71), the process returns to the main process of FIG. 27 to end the process. At this time, since the limiter condition is satisfied, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery using the same mode selection lottery table 673 as for the setting change shown in FIG. 13C. The mode selection lottery means 100b may perform the mode selection lottery using the same mode selection lottery table 673 as when the setting is changed as shown in FIG. 14D.

5. Precursor period setting process Next, the precursor period setting process in step S38 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG. 33.

When the AT is won by the cherry (YES in step S80), the precursor period setting means 100g determines the precursor period from the precursor period table 677 for the cherry (step S81), and sets the precursor period in the precursor period game counter 653. (Step S83), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. 29, and the process ends. On the other hand, the precursor period setting means 100 g determines the precursor period from the precursor period table 677 for watermelon (step S82) when the AT is won by the watermelon (NO in step S80), and the precursor period is displayed on the precursor period game counter 653. Is set (step S83), and the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. 29 to end the process.

6. Gase precursor period setting process The Gase precursor period setting process executed in the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIG. 34.

The watermelon precursor period setting means 201 is a watermelon winner (YES in step S90), is not in the precursor period (NO in step S91), is not in the precursor period (NO in step S92), and is capable of producing a special role. When it is not in (NO in step S93) and is neither in the special role internal gaming state, bonus state, or during the AT period (NO in step S94), the watermelon precursor period is determined from the gasmelon precursor period table 753 (step S95). ), End the process.

On the other hand, when the watermelon is not won (NO in step S90), during the precursory period (YES in step S91), during the precursory period (YES in step S92), or during the special role gassing possibility production (step S93). YES), or when it is in the special role internal gaming state, bonus state, or during the AT period (YES in step S94), the process ends.

7. Effect content determination process The effect content determination process executed in the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36.

First, as shown in FIG. 35, if the bonus is carried over (YES in step S100) and the possibility of special role is being produced (YES in step S101), the effect content determining means 202 is the set special combination. The effect content according to the effect scenario of the possibility effect is determined (step S102), and the process proceeds to the process of step S120 of FIG. 36 to end the process. On the other hand, if the special role possibility effect is not being produced (NO in step S101), the bonus confirmation notification process described with reference to FIG. 37 is executed (step S103), and the process proceeds to the process of step S120 of FIG. finish.

Next, if the bonus is not carried over (NO in step S100) and the game wins the bonus (YES in step S104), there is a possibility of a sign, a possibility of a sign, and a possibility of a special role. When neither is during the production (NO in step S105), the production content determining means 202 sets the production scenario selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756, and sets the production content according to the set production scenario. After making a decision (step S106), the process proceeds to the process of step S120 of FIG. 36 to end the process. On the other hand, when any of the precursor possibility production, the ghost possibility production, and the special role ghost possibility production (YES in step S105), the production content determining means 202 is the execution possibility production. The production scenario is rewritten and set to the production scenario newly selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756, the production content according to the set production scenario is determined (step S107), and the process of step S120 in FIG. 36 is performed. Proceed to to end the process.

Subsequently, when the game does not win the bonus (NO in step S104), the precursor period is set (YES in step S108), but the precursor possibility effect is not executed (NO in step S109). , When neither is the premonition possibility production or the special role gase possibility production (NO in step S110), the production content determining means 202 is selected from the premonition possibility production scenario setting table 754 according to the precursor period. The effect scenario is set, the effect content according to the set effect scenario is determined (step S111), and the process proceeds to the process of step S120 of FIG. 36 to end the process. On the other hand, when it is either during the production of the possibility of ghosting or during the production of the possibility of special role (YES in step S110), the production content determining means 202 sets the production scenario of the possibility production being executed during the precursory period. Premonition possibility according to the effect The effect scenario setting table 754 is rewritten and set to the newly selected effect scenario, the effect content according to the set effect scenario is determined (step S112), and the process proceeds to step S120 of FIG. Ends the process with. Further, if the precursor possibility effect is being produced (YES in step S109), the effect content determining means 202 determines the effect content according to the set effect scenario of the precursor possibility effect (step S113), and FIG. 36 shows. The process proceeds to step S120 to end the process.

Next, when the precursor period is not set (NO in step S108), as shown in FIG. 36, the gassing precursor period is set (YES in step S114), but the gassing precursor possibility effect is executed. If not (NO in step S115), the effect content determining means 202 sets the effect scenario selected from the effect scenario setting table 755 for the possibility of the effect of the precursor, and the effect content according to the set effect scenario. (Step S116), the process proceeds to the process of step S120 of FIG. 36 to end the process. On the other hand, if the effect of the possibility of ghosting is in progress (YES in step S115), the effect content determining means 202 determines the content of the effect according to the set scenario of the possibility of ghosting (step 117). It proceeds to the process of step S120 of 36 and ends the process.

Subsequently, when there is no setting of the precursory period of gassing (NO in step S114), if it is not the opportunity to set the possibility of special role gassing (NO in step S118), the process proceeds to the process of step S120 in FIG. To do. On the other hand, if it is an opportunity to set the special role ghost possibility effect (YES in step S118), the effect content determining means 202 sets the effect scenario selected from the special role ghost possibility effect scenario setting table 757 (step S119). Then, according to the game state and the winning combination, the effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch, the effect according to the effect scenario of the set special role disappointment possibility effect, and the like are determined (step S120) and processed. To finish.

8. Bonus Confirmation Notification Process Next, the bonus confirmation notification process in step S103 of FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG. 37.

The special role winning notification means 203 notifies that the special role has been won (step S123) unless it is the next game in which the special role possibility effect is completed (NO in step S121), and the effect shown in FIG. 35. It returns to the content determination process and ends the process. On the other hand, in the case of the next game in which the special role possibility effect is completed (YES in step S121), if the notification available state notification means 204 is a game in which the start of the AT game is notified (YES in step S122), the special role The winning notification means 203 returns to the effect content determination process of FIG. 35 and ends the process without notifying that the special combination has been won, and the notification available state notification means 204 notifies the start of the AT game. If not (NO in step S121), the special combination winning notification means 203 notifies that the special combination has been won (step S123), returns to the effect content determination process of FIG. 35, and ends the process. ..

9. AT start notification process The AT start notification process executed in the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIG. 38.

When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the information specifying that it is in the AT period (YES in step S130) and the flag state changes from OFF to ON during the AT period (YES in step S131), it is special. If neither of the roles is being produced or the bonus confirmation screen is being displayed (NO in step S132), the notification available state notification means 204 uses the liquid crystal display 27 to notify that the AT game is started (NO). Step S133), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if either the special role possibility effect is being produced or the bonus confirmation screen is being displayed (YES in step S132), the notification available state notification means 204 is a liquid crystal display 27 such as each lamp unit 33, 37L, 37R. Notifying that the AT game will start using a production device other than the above (step S134), the process ends. Further, when the sub-control command receiving means 200 does not receive the information specifying that the AT period is in progress (NO in step S130), or when the flag state does not change from OFF to ON during the AT period (step S131). NO), the process is terminated.

(Specific example of possibility production)
Next, a specific example of the possibility effect will be described with reference to FIG. 39.

In FIG. 39 (a), the watermelon was won in the state where each possibility effect was not executed in the general game (RT1), but when the AT transition lottery was not won, the sub-control board 73 was a sign period. The setting means 201 sets a ghost precursor period of 25 games (step S95 in FIG. 34), and shows a production scenario of a ghost precursor possibility effect selected according to the set ghost precursor period (step 116 in FIG. 36). ..

In the production scenario shown in FIG. 39 (a), first, it is suggested that the continuous production using the first four games is “missing”. Subsequently, an effect that attracts the player's attention is executed between the 5th and 10th games, and an effect that arouses the player's expectation is executed between the 11th and 20th games. Then, in the 21st game, an effect of notifying the player that the final continuous effect is to be started is executed, and it is suggested that the continuous effect using the last 4 games is "missing", and it is possible to give a sign of disappointment. The sexual effect is completed, and the normal effect is executed from the 26th game.

In FIG. 39 (b), the precursor period of 4 games was set by winning the cherry in the 15th game during the production of the possibility of precursors of gassing shown in FIG. 39 (a) (step S81 in FIG. 33). A production scenario of a precursor possibility effect that is newly rewritten and set from the 15th game during the ghost possibility effect is shown (step S112 in FIG. 35). In the production scenario of the precursory possibility effect shown in FIG. 39 (b), it is suggested that the player is "AT winning" by the continuous production using the four games starting from the 15th game of the precursory possibility effect, and the precursor is possible. It is notified that the AT game is started in the next game in which the sexual effect is completed, that is, in the 19th game after the start of the Gase precursor possibility effect (AT start notification).

FIG. 39 (c) is newly rewritten from the 15th game during the Gase precursor possibility production by winning the single role + BB in the 15th game during the Gase precursor possibility production shown in FIG. 39 (a). The production scenario of the special role possibility production of the four games to be performed is shown (step S107 in FIG. 35). In this production scenario, it is suggested that "special role winning" is achieved by continuous production using 4 games starting from the 15th game of the Gase precursor possibility production, and the next game in which the special role possibility production is completed, That is, in the 19th game after the start of the Gase precursor possibility production, it is notified that the special role has been won (bonus confirmation notification). Then, in the example shown in FIG. 39 (c), the bonus confirmation notification is continued from the start of the Gase precursor possibility production until the special role is won in the 23rd game.

FIG. 39 (d) shows the precursor period of one game by winning the cherry in the final game of the special role possibility effect (18th game after the start of the Gase precursor possibility effect) shown in FIG. 39 (c). An example is shown in which the AT start notification is prioritized over the bonus confirmation notification when is set. That is, the 19th game after the start of the Gase precursor possibility effect is a game in which the special role possibility effect ends and the bonus confirmation notification is performed, but the AT period becomes 0 and the AT start notification is performed. Since it is also a game, in this case, the AT start notification is prioritized and executed, and the bonus confirmation notification is performed in the next game.

(Specific example of production before and after the end of the AT game set)
Next, a specific example of the effect performed on the liquid crystal display 27 before and after the end of the AT game set will be described separately with reference to FIG. 40 when the AT right (set) remains and when it does not. During the AT game, the liquid crystal display 27 displays information such as the number of remaining games in the AT game and the cumulative number of acquired games, and the information is rewritten in each game. As described above, in this embodiment, one set of AT games is set for 50 games, and each time one game of AT games is consumed, the number of remaining games displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is 1. Is subtracted. Further, the cumulative number of acquired sheets calculated by the acquired number of sheets calculating means 112 is updated for each game and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b), when there are remaining sets of AT games, the stop operations of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not performed in the final game of one set. Then, for example, the image of "0 games remaining" and "number of acquired sheets Δ△" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. When all reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped in the final game, the liquid crystal display 27 shows the total number of continuous AT games, "AT game number XX games", as an effect at the end of the AT game (set). An image of "acquired number Δ△" indicating the acquired number (cumulative increase amount) calculated by the acquired number calculation means 112 is displayed.

Subsequently, when the start switch 19 is operated in the next game, the rotations of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start. At this time, in order to show that the AT right (set) remains, an image such as "It's still going on !!" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and then the AT game (set) is to be started. , The liquid crystal display 27 switches to an image of "remaining 50 games" indicating the number of remaining games in the set and "acquired number Δ△" indicating the number of acquired games accumulated from the previous set.

On the other hand, when the AT right (set) does not remain, as shown in FIGS. 40 (c) and 40 (d), until all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped in the final game of the AT game (set). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 in the same manner as when the AT right (set) remains. Subsequently, when the start switch 19 is operated in the next game, the rotation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R starts, but if the AT right does not remain, the display screen of the liquid crystal display 27 is normally displayed. go back. At this time, when the mode of the AT transition lottery is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b and the background effect determined by the effect content determination means 202 based on the selection result is, for example, an "evening" background, the liquid crystal display 27 The "evening" background is displayed on the background screen. The display contents of the liquid crystal display 27 before and after the end of these AT rights are determined by the effect content determining means 202.

(Specific example of calculating the number of acquired sheets)
Next, regarding the calculation of the acquired number of sheets by the acquired number of sheets calculating means 112, a case where the AT right remains and a case where a new AT right is acquired after the AT right is once terminated will be described as an example. For example, when the AT right remains, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), the acquired number calculation means 112 calculates the acquired number (cumulative increase amount) until the end of the AT game (first set). The acquired number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the end of the first set. By the way, even if the AT right remains, there is a case where a game effect is performed in which the AT game is temporarily terminated and returned to the normal game, and the normal game returns to the second set of the AT game after a precursory period. is there. In this case, when the first set is completed, for example, the screen returns to the normal screen (“evening” background) from the next game, and after a precursory period of 32 games, the second set of the AT game starts. At this time, since the second set of the AT game is started within 50 games by the acquired number calculation means 112, the start timing of the calculation of the acquired number is set as the start time of the first set, and from here to the start of the second set. Calculate the number of acquired sheets (cumulative increase amount). Therefore, for example, if the number of medals acquired at the end of the first set is △△ and there is no increase or decrease in medals from the end of the first set to the start of the second set, at the start of the second set. , The image of "acquired number of sheets △△ sheets" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

Next, the case where the AT right does not remain will be described with reference to FIG. 41 (b). For example, when the AT game ends with no AT right remaining, the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery mode, and the effect content determining means 202 selects the type of background effect based on that mode. .. Here, the "evening" background is selected, then the winning combination group "cherry" or "watermelon" is won, and after winning the AT transition lottery, the "previous AT game" ends after a precursory period. It is assumed that the "later AT game" started in the 32nd game. In this way, when the "previous AT game" is completed and the mode of the AT transition lottery is selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b, the acquired number calculation means 112 will perform the "later AT game" within 50 games. Despite the fact that "" has started, the number of acquired cards obtained in the "previous AT game" is not included in the count, and the calculation of the number of acquired cards is started from the start of the "later AT game". Therefore, in the later AT game start game, the images of "50 games remaining" and "0 acquired sheets" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. As described above, the increase amount notification means for notifying the cumulative increase amount of medals is configured by the display function of the acquired number of medals (cumulative increase amount) by the liquid crystal display 27 described above.

(Specific example of limiter operation)
Next, a specific example of the limiter operation will be described with reference to FIG. 42.

First, as shown in FIG. 42, when the setting that is the starting point of the game start in the slot machine 1 is changed, the mode selection lottery means 100b uses the mode selection lottery table 673 that is composed of the same type of data as that for the end of the AT game. The mode selection lottery is performed using. At this time, the effect content determining means 202 performs a background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for changing the setting.

After that, after the AT right is acquired and the AT game is started after the precursory period, when the remaining AT period is 0 (YES in step S61 of FIG. 31), the notification determination means 100h is the AT right number storage means. If it is determined that the number of AT rights does not remain in 652 and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (NO in step S62 of FIG. 31), and the normal AT game end condition (specific end condition) is satisfied, it is normal. When the same type of mode selection lottery table 673 (see FIG. 13C) is set to be used at the end of the AT game and at the end of the AT game by the limiter, the mode selection lottery means 100b A mode selection lottery is performed using the mode selection lottery table 673 composed of the same type of data as for when the setting is changed. At this time, the effect content determining means 202 performs a background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for the end of the AT game. When the AT period is temporarily interrupted and the special game is executed, the AT period game number counter 655 counts the number of digested games of the AT game during the AT period based on one AT right, and the total AT. The total number of AT games executed after the transition to the AT period by the game counter 659 (the number of digested games of AT games during the total AT period based on all the granted AT rights) is interrupted, and the special game Is configured to resume counting by the AT period game number counter 655 and the total AT game number counter 659 after the end of the game and the restart of the AT game.

Subsequently, if the limiter condition (elapsed end condition) is satisfied after the AT game is started, even if the AT period and the AT right still remain, both the remaining AT period and the remaining AT right are cleared and the AT End the game. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being given too much profit, and thus it is possible to suppress an increase in the gambling spirit of the player. At this time, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs a mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 composed of the same type of data as for the setting change. In addition, the effect content determining means 202 performs a background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for the end of the AT game. It should be noted that it is determined whether or not the limiter condition is satisfied based on the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 that suspends the update (count) during the special game that is executed by temporarily suspending the AT period.

With this configuration, the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery table 675 (AT transition lottery mode) composed of the same type of data at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game. The lottery means 100d determines the granting of rights to the AT game using the same AT transition lottery table 675 for the probability mode selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b. That is, the advantage to the player regarding the AT transition lottery is the same when the setting is changed and when the AT game is completed. On the other hand, the effect content determining means 202 uses the background effect selection lottery table 758 composed of different types of data at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game, and any of a plurality of types of background effects. It is determined whether the background effect is performed by the liquid crystal display 27. Therefore, the background effect can be executed with the content suitable for each state at the time of changing the setting and at the end of the AT game. That is, the content of the background effect can be different between when the setting is changed and when the AT game ends.

For example, as a background effect when the AT transition lottery table 675 (FIG. 16C) for the high accuracy mode, which is advantageous to the player, is used for determining the granting of the right of the AT game, the AT transition lottery table 675 is in the high accuracy mode. There are two types of productions: a final production ("night") that is confirmed to be for use, and a possibility production ("evening" and "daytime") that the AT transition lottery table 675 may be for high-accuracy mode. If the high accuracy mode is selected when the setting is changed (first condition), the final effect (“night”) is not selected as the background effect. Background effect selection lottery table 758 in FIG. 24 (a). The background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 24 (b), in which the background effect is determined using the above and the final effect (“night”) can be selected as the background effect at the end of the AT game (second condition), is displayed. It can be used to determine the background effect. Therefore, when the setting is changed, the high-accuracy mode that is advantageous to the player can be selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b to enhance the interest of the player, and at that time, the final effect (“night”) is used as the background effect. It can be prevented from being excessively disadvantaged on the hall side.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42, at the end of the special game, the mode selection lottery means 100b is a mode selection lottery table for the end of the special game, which is composed of different types of data from those for changing the setting and for the end of the AT game. A mode selection lottery is performed using 673. In addition, the effect content determining means 202 performs a background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for the end of the special game.

In this way, at the end of the special game, the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the lottery mode of the AT transition lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 composed of different types of data from those for the end of the AT game. .. Therefore, after the state advantageous to the player due to the execution of the AT game is completed and after the state advantageous to the player due to the execution of the special game is completed, the AT shift by the notification lottery means 100d Since the lottery mode changes, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

(About how to count the number of digested games of AT games)
Next, a method of counting the number of digested games of AT games after the transition to the AT period will be described.

First, the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is a special combination in which the game state includes the AT game (AT1), the game state (ART game (RT4 + AT1), the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), and the AT game (AT). It is updated every time one game is exhausted in the internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)), but the count value is used to satisfy the limiter condition when the AT period is first entered. The condition may be set to 1500 so that the value of the total AT right number counter 569 is decremented by -1 each time one game is exhausted in the AT game, or the count value is counted when the AT period is first entered. May be initialized to 0, and +1 may be added to the count value of the total AT right number counter 569 every time one game of AT game is consumed.

Further, regarding the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 for determining whether or not the limiter condition is satisfied, the game state is changed from the game state including the AT game (AT1) to the special game (BB game (BB'), Even when the game shifts to the RB game (RB')), it may be updated every time one game is digested. In this way, after the count value of the total AT game counter 659 first shifts to the AT period, one game is consumed in all game states including special games while the AT right (AT period) remains. Since it is updated every time the game is played, the count value of the total AT game counter 659 satisfies the limiter condition during the special game in which the update of the AT period game counter 655 that counts the number of digested games of the AT game is interrupted ( It may reach 1500 games). In this case, the remaining AT period and the remaining AT rights may be cleared, and when the special game ends, the AT game may end without being restarted. The total number of AT rights counter 569 may be started when the AT rights are set by winning the AT transition lottery. (Start counting during the precursory period).

Further, the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 may be updated every time one game is digested only when the game state is ART game (RT4 + AT1). Further, for example, after the count value of the total AT game counter 659 is first shifted to the AT period, one game is digested in all the game states including the special game while the AT right (AT period) remains. It may be updated every time the game is played, and the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 may be updated every time one game is digested only when the game state is ART game (RT4 + AT1).

(Modified example of the start of AT game)
Next, a modified example of the start trigger of the AT game will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44.

1. 1. Example in which the number of AT games is associated with the winning combination group as an AT right As shown in FIG. 43, in this modified example, as the winning combination group, the small combination simultaneous winning (1) to (4) and the special combination simultaneous winning are performed. Winnings (5) to (7) are set, and the number of AT games given to each winning combination group is associated with each other. Then, except for the small role simultaneous winning (1) and the special role simultaneous winning (5), the winning combination group (small role simultaneous winning (2) to (4), the special role simultaneous winning ( If 6) and (7)) are won, the AT period is shifted from the next game based on the number of games given, and the AT game is started with the number of games given. With this configuration, the number of AT games (AT value) given to the winning combination lottery result is determined on a one-to-one basis, so that it is possible to further improve the interest. Further, regarding the limiter condition, since the starting point of counting the number of digested games of the AT game is clear, it is possible to suppress excessive gambling.

Next, an example of a game mode that can be performed when a winning combination group is configured as shown in FIG. 43 will be described. In the following explanation, it is assumed that the winning combination lottery using the winning combination group shown in FIG. 43 is performed without carrying over the bonus (special combination). For example, the special combination simultaneous winning (5) to ( If the bonus is carried over after winning any of the 7), the same processing as described below may be performed using the winning combination lottery table 671 in which there is no simultaneous winning of special roles. The right to AT game may not be granted.

When the stop control means 106 (see FIG. 4) is simultaneously elected to the watermelon, the one-card combination 13, the one-sheet combination 14, and the special combination (BB), the watermelon> one-sheet combination 13, one-sheet combination 14> Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that the symbols corresponding to each combination are aligned on the effective line (middle line) in the priority order of the special combination. Therefore, if one of the winning combination groups shown in FIG. 43 is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated so that the symbols corresponding to the watermelons are aligned with the effective line, and which winning combination group is won. Even so, the symbols corresponding to the watermelons are lined up in the middle line, so it is not possible to tell which winning combination group was won just by looking at the stop symbols. Further, in this modification, when the winning combination group to which the number of AT games is given is won, an AT lamp for AT notification (not shown) or the like is used to notify that the number of AT games has been given. It is configured to provide notification.

Therefore, when the small winning combination (1) shown in FIG. 43 is won, the AT lamp for AT notification (not shown) is not lit, and the watermelons are aligned on the effective line, from the next game. By executing the special role Gase possibility production (see FIG. 23), the player can have a feeling of expectation that he may have won the BB. In addition, when the special role simultaneous winning (5) is won, if the watermelons are aligned on the effective line without the AT lamp for AT notification (not shown) lit, the special role possibility effect is produced from the next game. By executing (see FIG. 22), the player can have a feeling of expectation that he may have won the BB.

In addition, when the small winning combination (2) to (4) or the special winning combination (6) and (7) shown in FIG. 43 are won, the AT lamp is turned on and the AT game is started from the next game. To start. At this time, for example, in the first three games of the AT game, it is possible to execute a possibility effect that suggests whether or not the AT game continues or whether or not the special role is won. For example, if the small role is won at the same time (2), the AT game ends after 3 games with the effect of "losing". In addition, when the small wins are won at the same time (3) and (4), the AT game continues as a "win" effect (the remaining AT games are executed). In addition, when the special roles are simultaneously won (6) and (7), the special role winning is notified as a "winning" effect. Then, after the bonus game (special game) is completed, the remaining AT games are executed.

If the small winning combination (2) is won, the AT game ends in 3 games. Therefore, the AT lamp may not be turned on in the first three games in which the possibility effect is executed. In this case, if the small role simultaneous winning (3), (4) or the special role simultaneous winning (6), (7) is won, the predetermined number of games (in the possibility production in the first three games) For example, it is preferable to turn on the AT lamp after the effect indicating that the AT game (for example, 50 games) or more has been given is executed.

When the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated at the timing when the watermelon is dropped, the stop control means 106 controls the stop of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R according to the winning combination group. Will be.

By the way, in this modification, each winning combination group and the number of AT games to be given are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis, but the advantageous amount obtained by the AT games given by the same combination lottery result is As long as the expected value is always the same or substantially the same, the type of AT game given to the winning combination lottery result may be any kind. For example, the expected value of the number of AT games obtained in the first pattern of granting 50 games of AT games and 10 games of additional specialized AT games and 10 games of additional specialized AT games is 40 games. In the second pattern, the expected value of the advantageous amount given to the player is substantially the same. Therefore, when the same winning combination lottery result is obtained, the AT game having a different pattern for the player (first pattern, first pattern). 2 patterns) can be given. In the case of the second pattern, it is preferable to determine the number of AT games to be given by using a dedicated random number value for determining the number of AT games and a dedicated lottery table.

Further, the re-game combination may be associated with the number of AT games to be granted. In this way, a combination lottery table 671 that is easy to win the re-game combination and a combination lottery table 671 that is difficult to win the re-game combination are prepared, and the double-role lottery table 671 is switched according to the game situation to AT. The expected value to which the game is given can be changed. That is, when the combination lottery table 671 that is easy to win the re-game combination is selected, it corresponds to the high accuracy mode of the AT transition lottery, and the combination lottery table 671 that is difficult to win the re-game combination may be selected. , Corresponds to the low probability mode of the AT transition lottery.

2. 2. Example in which the AT transition lottery and the AT right number acquisition lottery are distinguished As shown in FIG. 44, in this modified example, the AT transition lottery for determining whether or not to grant the AT right (FIG. 44 (a)). , (B)) and the AT right number lottery (FIG. 44 (c)) for determining the number of AT rights when the AT is won are independently performed. That is, the AT right number lottery is uniformly performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 44 (c) regardless of the execution trigger of the AT transition lottery (cherry winning, watermelon winning).

Therefore, regardless of the execution trigger of the AT transition lottery, it is possible to always have a uniform expectation about the number of AT rights granted when the AT is won, so that the player's interest can be improved. Further, since the expected value of the number of AT rights to be granted is the same regardless of the execution trigger of the AT transition lottery, it is possible to prevent excessive gambling. In addition, the possibility that the limiter condition is satisfied (1500 games) can be expected to be satisfied with a certain probability regardless of the execution trigger of the AT transition lottery, so that the test result at the time of the test is less likely to vary. be able to.

In the case of this modified example, when the AT is won, a possibility effect such as a precursor effect may be executed.

Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, at the time of setting change and the end of the AT game by the limiter, the mode selection lottery means 100b uses the mode selection lottery table 673 composed of the same type of data, and the notification lottery means 100d. Select the AT transition lottery mode. Therefore, after the end of the AT game by the limiter, which is advantageous to the player, the AT transition lottery mode is selected by the same process as when the setting is changed. Therefore, for example, the AT transition which is more advantageous than when the setting is changed. The lottery mode is selected at the end of the AT game, and after the end of the AT game, the player is prevented from inciting an excessive expectation that the right of the AT game will be re-granted by the notification lottery means 100d in a short period of time. be able to.

Further, even at the end of the normal AT game, the AT transition lottery mode is selected by the same process as when the setting is changed, so that the right of the AT game is re-granted by the notification lottery means 100d in a short period of time after the AT game is completed. It is possible to more effectively prevent the player from being overwhelmed by the excessive expectation of being played. Further, at the end of the normal AT game and at the end of the AT game by the limiter, the mode selection lottery means 100b uses the mode selection lottery table 673 (FIG. 13 (c)) composed of the same type of data. Since the AT transition lottery mode is selected, the data load can be reduced by sharing the data.

In addition, when the number of games between bonus games reaches 1500 games, the AT right is always granted. Therefore, if an advantageous state such as a bonus game cannot be obtained for a long period of time, the AT game right is granted and the game is played. It is possible to provide the game property of compensating for a part of the loss of the person. In addition, even if the period during which the bonus game is not won is within 1500 games, the number of games AT transition lottery is performed when the predetermined number of games is exhausted, but even if the lottery is performed, the right of the AT game is always granted. The count of the number of games between the bonus games given is not cleared and continues. In this way, if 1500 games are not won in the bonus game, the game property of granting the right of the AT game and compensating for a part of the loss is not unnecessarily cleared, so that the player's interest can be prevented from deteriorating. ..

The timing of the mode selection lottery when the setting is changed is the operation of the start switch 19 after the setting change processing or the operation related to the setting change, and the timing of the mode selection lottery at the end of the AT game is the AT game. Even if the same mode selection lottery process is performed when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R of the third stop reel of the final game are operated, that is, when the setting is changed and the AT game ends, it is an opportunity to start the process. Since the operations are different, each mode selection lottery process can be performed at an appropriate timing.

Further, since the determination of whether or not the set value matches the design value is performed both at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game, the current setting value is obtained by fraudulent activity at the time of setting change. Not only can the possibility be determined, but also at the end of the AT game, it becomes easier to determine the possibility that the terminated AT right was obtained by fraudulent activity.

Further, the output setting means 113 sets the signal to be output to the outside in order to specify that the AT game is not in progress (during the AT period) both at the time of changing the setting and at the end of the AT game. It is possible to prevent a signal specifying that the AT game is being played from being output to the outside when the setting is changed while the game is not being played.

In addition, regardless of whether or not the AT right remains, the same effect (effect at the end) is performed at the end of one AT right (set), so when the set of the AT game is completed, the player is next to the player. It is possible to give a feeling of expectation that the set of the game may remain, which can enhance the interest of the player.

Further, even if the advantageous states such as the bonus game and the AT game are completed, if another advantageous state is acquired within 50 games, the acquired number calculation means 112 targets the total number of acquired sheets (for all of these advantageous states). (Cumulative increase amount) is calculated, but if all the AT rights once acquired are completed and the mode selection lottery means 100b is used to select the mode of the AT transition lottery, another advantage is achieved within 50 games. Even if the state is acquired, it is recalculated from "0". In this way, it is possible to give the player an appropriate effect without inciting the cumulative increase in the number of medals acquired in one advantageous state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control board 63 having high security is used for determining whether or not to shift to the informable state that is advantageous to the player and for the precursory period that affects the degree of loss of the player. The gaze precursor period, which is determined by the function provided and does not affect the player's advantage, is excessively determined by the function provided by the sub-control board 73, which is inferior in security to the main control board 63. It is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent activity against the slot machine 1 without increasing the control load.

Further, conventionally, the parameters related to the control of the effect device have been handled by the function provided in the sub control board 73, but among the parameters related to the control of the effect device, only the parameters that affect the medal payout rate are selected. By managing the main control board 63 with high security, it is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent acts against the slot machine 1 without excessively increasing the control load of the main CPU 61.

By the way, the difficulty level of the bonus winning largely depends on the arrangement state of the symbols related to the bonus winning on each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, and the combination state of the bonus combination and the small combination or the replay combination. However, in a slot machine, in general, the symbol arrangement of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is different for each model, and the combination of combinations is also different. Therefore, when notifying the winning of a special combination as in the present embodiment, , It is necessary to make the notification method and notification timing control procedure different for each model. On the other hand, since the AT game is a game managed by the start timing and the period (number of games) independent of the model, it is possible to standardize the control related to the AT game even if the models are different. Therefore, by managing the parameters related to the AT game on the main control board 63, the control of the AT game can be shared among a plurality of different types of models, so that the development of the slot machine can be facilitated.

In addition, unlike bonus games that are generated by symbol combinations and are affected by the skill of the player, AT games that are managed for a period (number of games) that does not depend on the skill of the player are not limited to the decision to start the AT game. Since the precursor period is also managed by the main control board 63, assuming that the skill of the player is the highest level, only the control parameters of the main control board 63 are analyzed with respect to the set payout rate when developing the slot machine 1. You can definitely judge with.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the acquired number calculation means 112 is provided on the main control board 63 side has been described, but this may be provided on the sub control board 73 side.

For example, in the above embodiment, the "AT period" is managed by the number of games, but the management method of the "AT period" is not limited to the number of games. For example, the "AT period" may be managed by the number of times a specific winning combination is won, or the "AT period" may be managed by the time.

Further, each scenario setting table 754,755,756,757 shown in FIG. 6 may include a plurality of types of production scenarios for the same period (number of games), and are production scenarios for the same period. , The production scenario may be designed so that the degree of expectation of AT winning or special role winning differs depending on the type. Further, each scenario setting table 754,755,756,757 may be provided with a dedicated production scenario, may be provided with a production scenario that is shared with each other, or may be a dedicated production scenario and a combined production scenario. It may have both.

By the way, in a slot machine (AT machine) having an AT function, for example, as described in paragraphs 0263 of JP2014-184162A and paragraphs 0006 and 0374-0378 of JP2014-30674A. , 6000 games and 17500 games are subjected to various performance tests (inspections). Among these inspection items, the performance when the payout rate = b / a * 100, which indicates the total number of payouts b paid out with respect to the total number of games a, is a certain value or more within such a number of games. Some tests are "nonconforming". (Specifically, 150% for 6000 games, 120% for 17500 games)

In addition, some AT machines are provided with a specific opportunity that is advantageous to the player, in which the number of acquisitions that the player can expect is equal to or higher than a certain value when one AT winning opportunity is won. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015 It is described in Japanese Patent Publication No. -3098 that a plurality of stocks can be obtained at one time. Here, in the above-mentioned performance test, the payout rate due to the digestion of a predetermined number of games is used as a criterion, but if the predetermined number of games is digested without winning the specific opportunity, the specific opportunity is taken into consideration. There is a risk that the payout rate will not be determined and the gambling of the slot machine cannot be fully confirmed, and it may not be possible to determine whether or not the slot machine has appropriate gambling in a performance test. ..

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine according to the present invention, as a first measure for appropriately determining the gambling property of the slot machine 1, the player who can expect the number of acquired sheets to be obtained by the player is a certain value or more. It is preferable that the probability of occurrence of an advantageous specific opportunity is configured to occur with a higher probability than the reciprocal of the specific number, which is one of the predetermined number of performance test games. For example, if the specific number is 6000 games, the specific opportunity may be configured to occur with a probability of 1/6000 or more. In this way, it can be expected that a specific opportunity will occur once in a specific number of games, so the payout rate can be determined based on the occurrence of the specific opportunity in the performance test, and the slot has appropriate gambling. It is possible to properly judge whether it is a machine or not.

In the performance test, the payout rate is also determined by digesting a special number of games larger than a specific number. In addition, there are slot machines provided with a plurality of specific opportunities. In preparation for such a case, as a second measure for appropriately determining the gambling property of the slot machine 1, when the probability of occurrence of each specific trigger is shown as a fraction with the numerator as 1, each specific trigger is shown. It is preferable that the total value obtained by adding the values of the denominators of is smaller than the special number. For example, the special number is 17500 (the specific number is 6000), and when there are three specific triggers, the probability of occurrence of each specific trigger is 1/6000, 1/5500, 1 /, which is a fraction with the numerator as 1. Set to 5500. At this time, the total value of the denominator is 6000 + 5500 + 5500 = 17000 <17500. In this way, by preventing the total value of the denominator from becoming a large value, whether or not the slot machine has appropriate gambling without excessive gambling without providing a specific opportunity more than necessary. Can be judged appropriately.

In addition, within the number of games played by the performance test, the number of games for which the limiter condition is satisfied (hereinafter, also referred to as "limiter number") is determined by the performance test in order to confirm not only the specific opportunity but also the maximum acquisition performance by the limiter. It is preferably less than 10% of the maximum number of games (more preferably less than 8% (about 1400 games)). By doing so, it becomes easy to reach the limiter number of times which is the maximum performance when a specific opportunity occurs, so that it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation where the actual maximum acquisition performance cannot be confirmed in the performance test.

Further, the number of limiters may be set so that the advantageous state (AT period) does not end beyond 2 hours as the game time when the game progresses in the shortest time. In this way, it is possible to maintain an excessive sense of expectation from the player by continuing the advantageous state for a long period of time, and to prevent the player from being absorbed in the game.

In addition, the specific opportunity may include an opportunity for the advantageous state (AT period) to continue up to the number of limiters at the time of winning. In this way, the maximum acquisition performance can be achieved regardless of the subsequent lottery result simply by winning a specific opportunity, so it is possible to make it easier for the maximum acquisition performance to appear in the performance test without considering other factors. it can.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, but the present invention has been applied to a gaming machine called a parrot, which is a combination of a slot machine and a pachinko machine. Also, when the present invention is applied to such a game machine, a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game value may be adopted. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game in which a computer program is executed.

Further, instead of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT is used, and the image display device is configured to sequentially display a plurality of symbols. You may. Further, the number of rotating reels may be two or more rows, and may be appropriately set to an optimum number according to the mode of the game.

Then, the present invention can be widely applied to a game machine such as a slot machine.

1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means) ), 100 ... Game control means (game state control means), 100j ... Game state setting means, 103 ... Combination lottery means, 659 ... Total AT game number counter (notifiable game state counting means)

Claims (1)

A display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns are provided, and a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped is provided. In a gaming machine that gives benefits to players accordingly
The main control means to control the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub control means that controls an effect according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means.
The main control means
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine which of a plurality of roles including a specific role has been won, and
When the specific combination is won, if the stop operation of the stop operation means is performed in the specific operation mode corresponding to the specific combination, the display means is controlled so that the display means can be stopped with a symbol combination advantageous to the player. Stop control means to
A game state control means for controlling the specific operation mode so as to be able to be identifiable when the specific combination is won, and a game state control means.
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to control the state in which the notification is possible, and when it is determined that the state is controlled in the state in which the notification is possible, a precursor period until the state is controlled to be notified is set. Equipped with specific control means
The sub control means
A predetermined period setting means capable of setting a predetermined period and a predetermined period setting means capable of setting a predetermined period when it is determined that the specific control means does not control the broadcastable state even though the predetermined condition is satisfied .
In the precursor period and the predetermined period, the possibility effect execution means for executing the possibility effect suggesting that it may be determined to control the broadcastable state is provided .
The predetermined period setting means satisfies the first predetermined condition in which the predetermined number of games or more can be set as the precursor period when it is determined that the specific control means controls the notification possible state among the predetermined conditions. A gaming machine characterized in that, when it is determined that the specific control means does not control the notification possible state, the predetermined number of games or more is set as the predetermined period .

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