JP6857155B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel can be visually recognized through the display window. Then, the effective line is set when the player inserts a medal, and then the player operates the start lever to create a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as "BB") role or a small role inside the slot machine. A lottery for a role such as a replay is performed, and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts to rotate, the stop switch is operated to sequentially stop each reel and end one game. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, if the combination of the winning combination and the corresponding symbol on the effective line stops, a prize will be awarded, and the player will be given a privilege to pay out medals and a privilege to shift the game state. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

In such a slot machine, as a game state advantageous to the player, in addition to the BB state that shifts when the BB prize is established, the probability of winning the re-game is higher than that of the normal game state, and the predetermined combination is won. There is one provided with an assist replay time (hereinafter, referred to as "ART") state for notifying the operation order of the stop switch for establishing a predetermined prize.

JP-A-2002-355364

Further, in recent years, for example, a slot machine that increases the number of games that can be played under the ART state has been proposed based on winning a predetermined combination under the ART state. However, the present inventors have come to think that even with such a configuration, the monotonousness of the game may not be sufficiently eliminated.

The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as illustrated above, but also applies to other gaming machines that cyclically display a plurality of types of patterns and end the cyclic display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It's a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing monotonous gaming.

In the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of cyclic display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the symbols, a lottery means for performing a combination lottery, and the like. A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circular display of the pattern, and the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped. Based on this, in the gaming machine provided with the privilege granting means for granting the privilege to the player as the winning is established, the gaming state includes the normal gaming state and the first gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. In the second gaming state, a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is provided, and the number information storage means that stores the number of times information related to the number of games that can be played in the second gaming state is provided. A transition determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the first gaming state, and a first game for shifting to the first gaming state when the transition determination means determines to shift to the first gaming state. When the state transition means and the number of games corresponding to the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means are played in the second game state, the state shifts to the normal game state after the second game state is terminated. The normal gaming state transition means for shifting, the second gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the second gaming state when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the first gaming state, and the second game state shifting means in the first gaming state. Specific determination means for determining whether or not to increase the number of games that can be played under the gaming state based on the lottery result of the combination, and when the specific determination means determines to increase the number of games, the number of times information The transition determination means shifts to the first gaming state before the number-of-times information increasing means for increasing the number of games and the number of games corresponding to the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means in the second gaming state are performed. When it is determined, the state shifts to the first game state with all the remaining number of games stored as the number of times information, and is taken over to the second game state including the number of times information increased by the determination result of the specific determination means. It is characterized in that it is provided with a means for taking over, and a means for increasing the number of times information is provided to increase the number of times information when the state shifts to the first game state.

It is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

The front view of the slot machine in one Embodiment. A perspective view of a slot machine showing a state in which the front door is closed. A perspective view of a slot machine showing the front door open. Rear view of the front door. Front view of the housing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design which can be seen from a display window, and a combination line. An explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the winning mode and the privilege to be given. An explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the winning mode and the privilege to be given. An explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the winning mode and the privilege to be given. Block diagram of a slot machine. A flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. A flowchart showing normal processing. A flowchart showing a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for a normal game state. A flowchart showing a reel control process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop switch and the winning mode established. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating stop control of a reel. A flowchart showing RT state processing. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for the 1st RT state. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop switch and the winning mode established. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for the 2nd RT state. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for the 3rd RT state. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for the 4th RT state. A flowchart showing bonus state processing. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating transition of game state. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating transition of display mode. The flowchart which shows the start process in a normal mode. A flowchart showing a mode lottery process. A flowchart showing a mode flag setting process. A flowchart showing a lottery process for the number of precursor games. The flowchart which shows the post-stop processing in a normal mode. A flowchart showing a lottery state transition process. The flowchart which shows the start process in the precursor mode. The flowchart which shows the post-stop processing in the precursor mode. A flowchart showing a start process in the chance mode. A flowchart showing post-stop processing in the chance mode. A flowchart showing the start process in the festival preparation mode. A flowchart showing an additional lottery process. A flowchart showing post-stop processing in the festival preparation mode. A flowchart showing the festival transition process. A flowchart showing the start process in the festival mode. The flowchart which shows the 1st lottery process. A flowchart showing post-stop processing in the festival mode. A flowchart showing the festival end process. The flowchart which shows the start processing in the 1st addition mode. The flowchart which shows the post-stop processing in the 1st addition mode. The flowchart which shows the start process in the pullback mode. The flowchart which shows the post-stop processing in the pullback mode. A flowchart showing a return process. A flowchart showing a pullback end process. The flowchart which shows the start process in the 2nd addition mode. The flowchart which shows the post-stop processing in the 2nd addition mode. A flowchart showing a freeze lottery process. The figure which shows the stop pattern table. A flowchart showing a rotation effect process. Explanatory drawing for explaining the rotation effect. Explanatory drawing for explaining the rotation effect. Explanatory drawing for explaining the rotation effect. A flowchart showing processing during freezing. A flowchart showing the festival game number addition process. The figure which shows an example of the addition display effect. The figure which shows an example of the addition display effect. A flowchart showing the effect determination process. The figure which shows an example of a large 7 production. A flowchart showing an external signal setting process. A flowchart showing an external signal switching process. The flowchart which shows the 2nd switching process of an external signal.

Hereinafter, an embodiment when applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 open, and FIG. 4 is a front view. A rear view of the door 12 and FIG. 5 are front views of the housing 11.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with an open front surface as a whole, and is attached by hitting a nail against so-called island equipment at the time of installation in the game hall.

A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front thereof, and the front door 12 is provided with bearing portions 14a at positions corresponding to the respective support shafts 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates around the opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. It is movably supported, and the front opening side of the housing 11 can be opened or closed by rotating the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is locked so as not to be opened by the locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right end side of the front door 12, and is configured so that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided near the center of the front door 12. Three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, 26R are formed side by side on the game panel 25, and the inside of the slot machine 10 can be visually recognized through the respective display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into one to form a common display window.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting a variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R, which are formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape), respectively. Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that its central axis is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond one-to-one with the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. .. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, respectively. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate in the forward direction, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected as if they are moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R.

Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be rotationally driven individually, that is, independently by driving each stepping motor. .. The stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter, also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is set by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. Further, in the reel unit 31, reel index sensors for detecting that the reel has rotated once are installed in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Then, when the reel index sensor detects that the reel has rotated once, a detection signal is output to the main control device 101, which will be described later, each time the detection is performed. Therefore, the main control device 101 shifts the angular positions of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction) thereof. More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch a symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses ÷ 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps a symbol that is visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R by the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, and the display window. It is possible to perform control such as stopping a predetermined symbol at a position visible from 26L, 26M, 26R.

Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R will be described.

FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. In addition, numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and these numbers are symbols that can be visually recognized by the main control device 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. It is a number for recognizing, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number will be used for explanation.

The symbols include a "watermelon" symbol (for example, the 20th on the left reel 32L), a "first replay" symbol (for example, the 19th on the left reel 32L), and a "red bell" symbol (for example, the 18th on the left reel 32L). ), "BAR" symbol (eg, 17th on the left reel 32L), "cherry" symbol (eg, 16th on the left reel 32L), "second replay" symbol (eg, 14th on the left reel 32L), " "White bell" symbol (for example, 13th on left reel 32L), "7" symbol (for example, 9th on left reel 32L), "upper 7" symbol (for example, 4th on left reel 32L), "lower 7" There are 10 types of symbols (for example, the third of the left reel 32L). Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

Each display window 26L, 26M, 26R is formed so that three of the 21 symbols attached to the corresponding reels can be visually recognized as the entire symbol. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be visually recognized through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

In the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 7, the middle line L1 connecting the middle symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R out of the nine visible symbols is set as a combination line. Then, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, the valid line, a privilege of paying out a predetermined number of medals as a game medium is given as a winning result, or the game state is changed. Benefits are given. The upper line L2 connecting the upper symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not set as combination lines and are enabled. That is, it is not considered as a valid line. Further, the lower right line L4 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R. The upward-sloping line L5 connecting the symbols is also not set as a combination line and is activated, that is, it is not regarded as an effective line.

8 to 10 are diagrams showing a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols to be won and a privilege given when the prize is won.

The small winning combination for which medals are paid out includes the 1st small winning combination to the 19th small winning combination.

If the "red bell" symbol or "white bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L1, 9 medals will be paid out as the 1st small winning combination to the 4th small winning combination. Will be. For example, when the "red bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L1, nine medals are paid out as the first small winning combination.

The "first replay" or "second replay" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "first replay" or "second replay" symbol on the right reel 32R are in the middle. When stopped on the line L1, nine medals are paid out as the fifth small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination. Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R are adjacent to the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol on the downstream side of the "first replay" symbol and the "second replay" symbol. The middle reel 32M has a "red bell" symbol or a "white bell" symbol adjacent to the downstream side of the "cherry" symbol. Therefore, when the 5th small winning combination to the 8th small winning combination are established, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the lower line L3. Become.

The "first replay" or "second replay" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "red bell" or "white bell" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "cherry" or "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R. If, stops on the middle line L1, nine medals will be paid out as the 9th small winning combination to the 12th small winning combination. When the 9th small winning combination to the 12th small winning combination are established, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will stop on the upward-sloping line L5.

"Lower 7" symbol on the left reel 32L, "Watermelon" symbol on the middle reel 32M, "BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R, "Upper 7" symbol, "1st replay" symbol, "2nd replay" symbol If either of them stops on the middle line L1, 6 medals will be paid out as the 13th small winning combination. If the 13th small winning combination is established, the "watermelon" symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R will stop on the upward-sloping line L5.

The 14th small winning combination is a winning mode in which the "watermelon" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops at one of the middle line L1, the right-down line L4, and the right-up line L5. If the 14th small winning combination is successful, 6 medals will be paid out.

The fifteenth small winning combination winning mode is a winning mode in which the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the middle or upper stage. If the 15th small winning combination is successful, two medals will be paid out.

The 16th small winning combination and the 17th small winning combination are winning modes in which the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the upper stage. If the 16th small winning combination or the 17th small winning combination is successful, two medals will be paid out.

If the "1st replay" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "upper 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "7" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L1, the 18th small winning combination prize will be won. One medal is paid out.

If the "7" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "upper 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L1, 1 as the 19th small winning combination prize. One medal is paid out.

There are 1st re-game prize to 7th re-game prize as prizes to which the privilege of the re-game that enables the game of the next game to be performed without inserting a medal is given. Further, when the 4th re-game prize is established, the game state shifts to the 1st RT state, and when the 5th re-game prize is established, the game state shifts to the 2nd RT state, and the 6th re-game When the winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the 3rd RT state, and when the 7th re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the 4th RT state.

The state transition prizes in which only the game state is changed include the first BB prize, the second BB prize, the first RB prize, and the second RB prize.

When the "7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L1, the first BB prize is won, and when the "BAR" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L1. Will be the second BB prize. When these BB prizes are established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. If the "7" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L1, the first RB prize will be awarded, and the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M will be awarded. When the "BAR" symbol of the right reel 32R and the "7" symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L1, the second RB prize is awarded. When these RB prizes are established, the gaming state shifts to the RB state.

In addition, although it is different from the winning, there is a stop roll in which the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. Specifically, when the "red bell" symbol or "white bell" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "watermelon" symbol or "cherry" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L1. The game state shifts to the first RT state. The "red bell" or "white bell" symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, and any of the "7" symbol, "BAR" symbol, and "first replay" symbol on the middle reel 32M are on the middle line L1. Even when stopped at, the game state shifts to the first RT state. In addition, the "red bell" or "white bell" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "first replay" or "second replay" symbol on the right reel 32R are in the middle. Even when stopped on the line L1, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. Further, the "first replay" or "second replay" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" or "cherry" symbol on the right reel 32R are on the middle line L1. Even when stopped upward, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. In the following, the combination of each of the above symbols will be referred to as a transition result.

On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 operated to start the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes a start operation means or a start operation means that is operated to start rotating the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, that is, to start the variable display of the symbol. When the start lever 41 is operated with a predetermined number of medals inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

On the right side of the start lever 41, button-shaped stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. The stop switches 42 to 44 are arranged directly below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In that case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute a stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbol based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

A medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided on the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The medal insertion slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium. Further, paying attention to the fact that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting medals by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by the selector 46 as a passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal passage switching solenoid 46a, and the medal is guided to the discharge passage 48 side when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is not excited, and the medal is guided to the discharge passage 48 side when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is excited. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12, and is returned to the player.

The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 for storing medals and a payout device 53 for paying out medals to the player. The payout device 53 discharges medals to the opening 48a provided in the discharge passage 48 by rotating a rotating plate for medal payout (not shown), and pays out medals to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, on the right side of the hopper device 51, a spare tank 54 is provided to prevent medals exceeding a predetermined amount from being stored in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the spare tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored above the height at which the guide plate 52a is provided, the medals are stored in the spare tank 54.

A button-shaped return switch 55 is provided below the medal insertion slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 are jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically interlocked and the medals packed in the selector 46 are medals. It is designed to be returned from the discharge port 49.

On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as a game medium at a time is provided. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. Also, note that while the medal insertion slot 45 involves the operation of directly inserting medals by the player, each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 only involves the operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the stored memory. For example, it can be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting a game medium.

A checkout switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals until the predetermined maximum value (50 medals) is reached. When the settlement switch 59 is operated in the stored and stored state, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal outlet 49 as a real medal. In this case, paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the settlement switch 59 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored and stored game medium.

Below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 for displaying the number of virtual medals credited and the number of medals remaining to be paid out by the end of the BB state or the RB state are displayed. A remaining payout number display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided, respectively. These display units 60 to 62 are composed of a 7-segment display, but it is naturally possible to replace them with a liquid crystal display or the like.

On the upper part of the front door 12, there is an upper lamp 63 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right lamps that sound various sound effects as the game progresses and notify the player of the game state. The speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player are provided. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be considered to be due to the main display unit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 65 is used. It is called an auxiliary display unit 65. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65, an upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and a display control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display unit 65 are provided.

A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 houses the power supply device 91 inside, and also includes a power supply switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each part including the main control device 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting the error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is for a hole manager or the like to adjust the output of medals. That is, the winning probability of the slot machine 10 can be set by the hall manager or the like inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and operating the ON operation. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the winning probability of the slot machine 10.

Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that controls and manages the game is attached to the housing 11.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centered on the CPU 102, which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

On the input side of the main controller 101, there is a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has made one rotation), and a start detection sensor that detects the operation of the start lever 41. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a for individually detecting the operation of each stop switch 42 to 44, insertion medal detection sensor 45a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion port 45, and medals to be paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensor 56a to 58a that individually detects the operation of each credit insertion switch 56 to 58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72. Various sensors such as the sensor 72a and the setting key detection sensor 73a that detects that the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 and the ON operation is performed are connected, and signals from these various sensors connect to the input / output port 104. It is designed to be output to the CPU 102 via.

Further, a power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 is equipped with a power supply unit 91a that supplies drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91b, and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power cutoff state and generates a power failure signal not only when the power is cut off but also when the power supply is cut off by the power switch 71. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of DC 12 volt in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply is cut off when this drive voltage drops to less than 10 volt, for example. It is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104, and the CPU 102 recognizes the power failure signal to execute the power failure process described later. Further, the power failure signal is also configured to be supplied to the display control device 81.

The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a regulated voltage of 5 volts, which is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main control device 101, even when the output voltage drops to less than 10 volts. As the time for outputting this regulated voltage, a sufficient time is secured for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101.

On the output side of the main control device 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R), a medal passage switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, and a credit An external centralized terminal board 121 or the like capable of transmitting information to a display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, a hall management device (not shown), or the like is connected via an input / output port 104. There is.

The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving the signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101, which is the main base that controls and manages the game. The various display units 60 to 62 may also be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

The CPU 102 described above has a ROM 105 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 102, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for securing the data, various processing circuits required in the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, as well as a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. A main memory as a storage means is configured by the ROM 105 and the RAM 106, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 25 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

The RAM 106 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 91 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 contains a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing the lottery result of the winning combination, and stop information used when stopping control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the data, the state information storage area 106c for storing the game state such as the BB state, and the like, a backup area is provided.

The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like (including power cutoff by operating the power switch 71. The same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including turning on the power by operating the power switch 71, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power was cut off based on the information in the backup area. .. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 12), and restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

Further, the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 is configured so that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Then, when the power is cut off, the NMI interrupt process as the power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

Subsequently, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (at a cycle of 1.49 msec in this embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. There is an NMI interrupt process that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, among these processes, the processes related to the progress of the game, that is, the timer interrupt process and the normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 25.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed by the main control device 101, and a timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101, for example, every 1.49 msec.

First, in the register save process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set, and if the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103 to execute the power failure process.

Here, the outline of the power failure processing will be described.

When the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main control device 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, the main control device 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets the power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 106.

In the power failure processing, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed, and if the transmission is not completed, the main processing is terminated and the timer interrupt processing is restored to end the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. After that, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, when the power failure is resolved, the RAM determination value for determining whether the data in the RAM 106 is normal is calculated and stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in case the power supply is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of the case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state has been restored. Therefore, writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the timer interrupt processing is restored. If the power failure signal is continuously output, it goes into an infinite loop as it is. By the way, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output even under the infinite loop, and if the power failure signal is no longer output, the process shifts to the main process.

Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor, which is a rotating cylinder drive motor, is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 11) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the insertion medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the reading result is normal or not. Performs sensor monitoring processing to monitor the number. In step S108, a timer calculation process for subtracting the values of each counter and timer is performed. In step S109, counter processing is performed to output the result of counting the number of bets on medals and the number of payouts to the external centralized terminal board 121.

In step S110, a command output process for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command, which will be described later, to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data to be displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting process is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display the corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, a port output process for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the values of the registers saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 are returned to the corresponding registers in the CPU 102. After that, in step S115, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

Next, a normal process for performing main control related to the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S201, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing is performed to enable the game. In the pre-start process, the display control device 81 or the like waits until the initialization is completed. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random number value used in the previous game) is cleared. After that, in step S204, a start waiting process is performed.

In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game prize to the seventh re-game prize is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings is established, the automatic insertion process of automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any of the re-game prizes is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals possessed and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game winnings is established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to confirm whether or not an error has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interrupt process. When an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state, and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the reading result of the sensor is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated, and if the settlement switch 59 is operated, a medal return process that pays out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal. I do. Whether or not the medal insertion or credit insertion switches 56 to 58 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process after the medal return process is completed or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated. If any of these is performed, the medal insertion process for changing the number of bets and the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither the medal insertion nor the operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is terminated as it is.

After the start waiting process is completed, in step S205, it is determined whether or not the number of medals bets has reached the specified number (3 in the present embodiment), and if the number of bets has not reached the specified number, step S204. The process returns to the process of waiting for the start of, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. When the number of bets has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed.

On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a specified number of medals are bet, so the game is started in order to start the game. It means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the effective line setting process for setting only the middle line L1 as the effective line is performed in step S207, and the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excited state in step S208 to prohibit bet acceptance. After that, the lottery process of step S209, the reel control process of step S210, the medal payout process of step S211, the RT state process of step S212, and the bonus state process of step S213 are executed in this order, and the process returns to step S203.

Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free run counter at that time. The free run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hard circuit in the RAM 106 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire random numbers at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid problems such as synchronization. The hard circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

After acquiring the random numbers, in step S302, a lottery table for determining the winning or failing of the winning combination is selected. The slot machine 10 has seven types of gaming states, which are roughly classified into a normal gaming state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, a fourth RT state, a BB state, and an RB state. Therefore, in step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the lottery table for the normal gaming state is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities from "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. Thereby, it is possible to set which winning probability the internal processing is to be executed based on. In step S302, the lottery table having the lowest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 1", and the lottery table having the highest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 6".

The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 15 is a lottery table for a normal game state selected in the normal game state of “Setting 3”. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV is set.

After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and the determination value DV used when determining the validity of the winning combination is set in the subsequent step S304. In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV to the current determination value DV. In the initial judgment value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current judgment value DV, and the current index value IV, 1 and the corresponding point value PV are added to the new judgment value. The judgment value is DV.

After that, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponds to the index value IV. In the winning / failing determination of the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 6, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that the second small winning combination, the fifth small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination, and the tenth small winning combination have been won is set. It is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

By the way, a winning flag indicating that the set winning flag has won the first BB (hereinafter referred to as "first BB winning flag") and a winning flag indicating that the second BB has been won (hereinafter, "second BB winning flag"). ”, A winning flag indicating that the first RB has been won (hereinafter referred to as the“ first RB winning flag ”), and a winning flag indicating that the second RB has been won (hereinafter referred to as the“ second RB winning flag ”). If neither is the case, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set ends (see S203 in the normal process). On the other hand, if the winning flag is any of the 1st BB winning flag, the 2nd BB winning flag, the 1st RB winning flag, and the 2nd RB winning flag, these winning flags are reset as one of the conditions that the corresponding winning is established. The flag. That is, the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, the first RB winning flag, and the second RB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in a state where any of the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, the first RB winning flag, and the second RB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 29, it corresponds to the index value IV. If the current index value IV is 30 to 33, the corresponding winning flag is not set. That is, in a game in which any of the 1st BB winning flag, the 2nd BB winning flag, the 1st RB winning flag, and the 2nd RB winning flag is carried over, when a combination other than the 1st BB, the 2nd BB, the 1st RB, and the 2nd RB is won. Is set with the corresponding winning flag, while the corresponding winning flag is not set when the first BB, the second BB, the first RB, and the second RB are won.

If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is added by 1 in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined as to whether or not it is correct, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is successful is continued. At this time, in step S304, the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV are added to the judgment value DV (that is, the current judgment value DV) used for the winning / failing judgment of the previous combination to obtain a new judgment value DV. In step S305, the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is performed based on the determination value DV. By the way, when the winning / failing judgment of the winning combination is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 (the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 4) is about 91, respectively. The probability of winning 1/9, middle bell 1 to middle bell 4 (probability of winning when IV = 5-8) is about 1 / 31.2, respectively, right bell 1 to right bell 4 The probability of winning (the probability of winning when IV = 9 to 12) is about 1/31.2, and the probability of winning the unquestioned bell (the probability of winning when IV = 13) is about 65500. It is one-third. The probability of winning Cherry A (probability of winning when IV = 14) is about 1/16300, and the probability of winning Cherry B (probability of winning when IV = 15) is about 193 minutes. 1. The probability of winning Cherry C (the probability of winning when IV = 16) is about 1/193. The probability of winning watermelon A (probability of winning when IV = 17) is about 1/262, and the probability of winning watermelon B (probability of winning when IV = 18) is about 256 minutes. It is 1. The probability of winning chance A (probability of winning when IV = 19) is about 1/219, and the probability of winning chance B (probability of winning when IV = 20) is about 219 minutes. It is 1. The probability of winning a normal replay (the probability of winning when IV = 21) is about 1 / 7.30. The probability of winning the first RB (probability of winning when IV = 30) is about 1/1310, and the probability of winning the second RB (probability of winning when IV = 31) is about 1310 minutes. 1. The probability of winning the 1st BB (probability of winning when IV = 32) is about 1/923, and the probability of winning the 2nd BB (probability of winning when IV = 33) is about 910. It is one-third. In addition, the probability of losing any of the roles is about 1/.88.

In the normal game state lottery table, 0 is set for the point value PV of IV = 22 to 29,34. Therefore, in the normal game state, the transition replay 1 to the transition replay 5, the chance replay A to the chance replay C, and the bonus small and medium-sized combination are not won.

After setting the winning flag in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S309, and a freeze lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to execute a freeze effect that invalidates the operations of the stop switches 42 to 44 for a predetermined period. The details of the freeze lottery process will be described later. In step S310, the lottery result command is set. Here, the lottery result command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the winning / failing determination of the winning combination. However, in the normal processing, various commands such as the lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed by the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

Then, in step S311, the stop information setting process for setting the stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery process is completed.

Next, the reel control process in step S210 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the reel control process, first, the rotation effect process is performed in step S401. The details of the rotation effect processing will be described later because it is a process to be performed when it is determined to execute the freeze effect. In step S402, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed.

In the rotation start process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined weight time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the reel started rotating in the previous game, and if not, the weight time has elapsed. Wait until you do. When the weight time has elapsed, the weight time for the next game is reset, and the motor control initialization process for setting the rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing this process, the stepping motor control process S106 of the timer interrupt process starts the stepping motor acceleration process, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. Therefore, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not start rotating immediately. After that, it waits until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and ends the rotation start process. Further, when the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting and displaying a lamp (not shown) of each of the stop switches 42 to 44. Is notified to the players and the like.

Following the rotation start process, in step S403, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. If none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, it waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S404, and it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been generated. To do. If the stop command has not been generated, the process returns to step S403 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When a stop command is generated, the stop command command is set in step S405. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch is operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, the stop control process shown in steps S406 to S413 is performed in order to stop the rotating reel.

In step S406, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the following step S407, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In this slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stop mode for stopping the arrival symbol reaching the base point position as it is when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated corresponds to the stop mode. A stop mode in which the reel to be stopped is stopped after sliding one symbol, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding two symbols, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding three symbols, and a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding four symbols. Five patterns of stopping modes are prepared, as well as stopping modes. Therefore, in step S407, any value of 0 to 4 is calculated as the slip number based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. After that, in step S408, the calculated slip number is added to the symbol number of the reached symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S409, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reel arrival symbol to be stopped this time and the symbol number of the stop symbol are equal, and if they are equal, the reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S410. Do. After that, in step S411, an external signal setting process for setting an external signal to be output from the external centralized terminal plate 121 to the outside of the slot machine 10 is performed. In the following step S412, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the stop information second setting process is performed in step S413, and the process returns to step S403.

Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop result of the stopped reel. In this slot machine 10, for example, when the player wins when IV = 1 to 12, that is, when the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, and the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won. (See FIG. 15), the stop information second setting process is performed in order to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated the stop command.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning combination, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the winning mode. For example, when the middle bell 1 is won, the stop information is set so that the first small winning combination is established when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated first. In this case, the stop information is set so that the 5th to 8th small winning combination winnings are established, and the stopping information is set so that the 9th small winning combination winning is established when the right stop switch 44 is operated for the first time. However, even when the stop information is set in this way, the corresponding prize may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

The symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In this slot machine 10, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be stopped after sliding the reels 32L, 32M, 32R by a maximum of 4 symbols from the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, and are effective in the middle stage in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. The line is set. Therefore, when the spacing between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the winning symbol is valid when the winning symbol is obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 43. Can be stopped on the line. On the other hand, with respect to the symbols arranged so as to form a section separated by 5 symbols or more, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbols when stopping on the effective line.

The case where the middle bell 1 is won and the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order will be described as an example. In such a case, stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in order to establish the first small winning combination prize.

On the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol, which are the first small winning symbols, are arranged so that the distance between the first small winning symbols is 4 or less. Therefore, when the left stop switch 42 is operated for the first time, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the 17th "BAR" symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 18A, the 18th "red bell" The design stops in the middle. As a result, there remains room for the first small winning combination to be established on the middle line L1.

The first small winning combination symbol of the medium reel 32M is the "red bell" symbol. On the middle reel 32M, "red bell" symbols are arranged at positions 1, 6, 9, and 19. In the 19th to 9th sections, the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are arranged so that they are 4 symbols or less, while in the 9th to 19th sections, the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 9 symbols. It has become. Therefore, the "red bell" symbol may or may not stop on the effective line depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. Specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when any of the 15th "cherry" symbol to the 9th "red bell" symbol reaches the middle stage, it is shown in FIG. 18 (b). As described above, the "red bell" symbol, which is the first small role symbol, stops in the middle stage. As a result, there remains room for the first small winning combination to be established on the middle line L1. On the other hand, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when any of the 10th "cherry" symbol to the 14th "white bell" symbol reaches the middle stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 symbols. Even if it is stopped after being set, the "red bell" symbol, which is the first small role symbol, cannot be stopped in the middle stage. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated at such a timing, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), the 14th "white bell" symbol stops in the middle stage. By stopping the "white bell" symbol in the middle row when the "red bell" symbol cannot be stopped in the middle row, the third small winning combination or the fourth small winning combination can be won in the situation where the winning combination is not notified. It is possible to make the player expect that it will be established.

The first small winning combination symbol of the right reel 32R is the "red bell" symbol. On the right reel 32R, "red bell" symbols are arranged at positions 1, 11, 14, and 19. In the 11th to 1st sections, the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are arranged so that they are 4 symbols or less, while in the 1st to 11th sections, the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 9 symbols. It has become. Therefore, the "red bell" symbol may or may not stop on the effective line depending on the operation timing of the right stop switch 44. Specifically, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when any of the 7th "2nd replay" symbol to the 1st "red bell" symbol reaches the middle stage, the 1st small winning combination symbol The barrel "red bell" symbol stops in the middle. As a result, the first small winning combination is established on the middle line L1. For example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the 19th "red bell" symbol reaches the middle stage, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), the first small winning combination on the middle line L1. Winning is established.

On the other hand, if the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when any of the 2nd "2nd replay" symbol to the 6th "white bell" symbol reaches the middle stage, the right reel 32R has 4 symbols. Even if it is stopped after sliding it for a minute, the "red bell" symbol, which is the first small role symbol, cannot be stopped in the middle stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at such a timing, the "watermelon" symbol stops in the middle stage. From the left, the combination of the "red bell" symbol, the "red bell" symbol, and the "watermelon" symbol is a transitional result as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, if the "white bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle stage and the "red bell" symbol of the right reel 32R is stopped in the middle stage, the player wins. The third small winning combination that has not been won will be established. Therefore, in the situation where the "white bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle stage, the timing when any of the 7th "second replay" symbol to the 1st "red bell" symbol reaches the middle stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated with, the "watermelon" symbol is stopped in the middle stage in order to avoid the occurrence of an unjust prize. For example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the 14th "red bell" symbol reaches the middle row, the 18th "watermelon" symbol is in the middle row as shown in FIG. 18 (e). Stop at. From the left, the combination of the "red bell" symbol, the "white bell" symbol, and the "watermelon" symbol is a transitional result as shown in FIG.

In this way, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the first small winning combination cannot be established, the shift roll is stopped on the effective line.

Next, a case where the left bell 1 is won and the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order will be described as an example. In such a case, stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in order to establish the first to fourth small winning combination prizes.

On the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol, which are the first to fourth small winning symbols, are arranged so that the distance between the first to fourth small winning symbols is 4 or less. ing. Therefore, when the left stop switch 42 is operated for the first time, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

On the middle reel 32M, the 1st small winning combination symbol and the 2nd small winning combination symbol "red bell" symbol are arranged at the 1st, 6th, 9th, and 19th positions, and the 3rd small winning combination symbol and the 3rd small winning combination symbol are arranged. 4 The "white bell" symbol, which is a small reel symbol, is placed at the 14th position. In such a case, in the section from No. 19 to No. 9, the distance between the "red bell" symbols is 4 symbols or less, and the interval between the 9th "red bell" symbol and the 14th "white bell" symbol is 4 symbols. The distance between the 14th "white bell" symbol and the 19th "red bell" symbol is 4 symbols. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated second, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

On the right reel 32R, the 1st small winning combination symbol and the 3rd small winning combination symbol "red bell" symbol are arranged at the 1st, 11th, 14th, and 19th positions, and the 2nd small winning combination symbol and the 1st small winning combination symbol. The "white bell" symbol, which is the 4 small reel symbol, is placed at the 6th position. In such a case, in the section from No. 11 to No. 1, the distance between the "red bell" symbols is 4 or less, and the distance between the 1st "red bell" symbol and the 6th "white bell" symbol is 4 symbols. The distance between the 6th "white bell" symbol and the 11th "red bell" symbol is 4 symbols. Therefore, when the right stop switch 44 is operated third, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

As described above, when the left bell 1 is won and the operation is performed in the order of the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44, the first to fourth small wins are performed regardless of the operation timing. One of the prizes is established.

If any of the left bell 1 to left bell 4, middle bell 1 to middle bell 4, right bell 1 to right bell 4 is won, 2 out of 6 operation sequences of the stop switches 42 to 44 The stop information is set so that one of the four small winning combination prizes is established for the operation order of, and the stop information is set so that one small winning combination winning is established for the four operation orders. As described above, when the stop information is set so that any of the four small winning combination prizes is established, any of the small winning combination winnings is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, when the stop information is set so that one small winning combination is established, the small winning combination is established or the transition roll is stopped on the valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It becomes. By the way, if the unquestioned bell is won, one of the 1st to 12th small winning combination prizes will be established regardless of the operation order and operation timing.

Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S412 that all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, the payout determination process is performed in step S414. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out on the condition that the combinations of winning symbols are lined up on the valid line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on the effective line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a prize is established on the effective line is determined. judge. If the winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. When the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, a winning result command is set in step S415 so that the display control device 81 can grasp the winning winning combination in the current game, and the reel control processing is terminated.

Next, the medal payout process in step S211 will be outlined.

In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is 0. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it is determined that the small winning combination has not been established in the previous payout determination process. In such a case, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game prize to the seventh re-game prize is established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process. If none of the re-game prizes have been established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is, and if any of the re-game prizes has been established, the re-game setting process for changing the game state to the re-game state is performed. , End the medal payout process. In the start waiting process S204 described above, when it is determined that the current game state is the re-game state, the automatic input process is performed.

On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals as the number of payouts is paid out, and the medal payout process is completed. Regarding the payout of medals Specifically, if the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the number of payouts is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. If the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit, or if the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the number of payouts, the rotating plate for medal payout is driven to eject medals from the hopper device 51. Pay out to the medal tray 50 via the exit 49. In the medal payout process, the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 62 is also changed according to the payout of medals. When the current gaming state is the BB state or the RB state, the number of payouts is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter, which will be described later, and the number of remaining payouts displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. Perform processing.

Next, the RT state processing in step S212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S501, it is determined whether or not the transition roll has stopped on the valid line. When the shift result is stopped, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. When the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S503. After that, in step S504, an external signal switching process for switching the output state of the external signal is performed, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S501 that the shift roll has not stopped on the valid line, the process proceeds to step S505, and the fourth replay winning combination is awarded based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. Judge whether it is established or not. When the fourth re-game winning is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S506, and the first RT setting flag is set in step S503. After that, the external signal switching process is performed in step S504 to end this process. Further, when the shift roll is stopped on the effective line under a game state other than the normal game state, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S506, and step S503 is performed. And set the 1st RT setting flag. After that, the external signal switching process is performed in step S504 to end this process.

When the first RT setting flag is set in step S503, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the first RT state based on the fact that the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the first RT state is selected. To do.

FIG. 20 is a lottery table for the first RT state selected in the first RT state of “setting 3”. The lottery table for the first RT state is different from the lottery table for the normal gaming state (see FIG. 15) in the point value PV of IV = 21 to 26,29, and the other index value IV (that is, IV =). The same point value PV is set in 1 to 20, 27, 28, 30 to 34). Therefore, when the winning / failing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table, the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 20, 27, 28, 30 to 34 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state. , The probability of winning when IV = 21 is about 1 in 33.3, the probability of winning when IV = 22 is about 1 in 38.6, and the probability of winning when IV = 23 is The probability of winning when IV = 24 is about 1 / 38.6, and the probability of winning when IV = 25 is about 1 / 54.6, IV = 26. The probability of winning is about 1 in 54.6, and the probability of winning when IV = 29 is about 1 in 8190. In addition, the probability of losing any of the roles is about 1/.88.

Here, as shown in FIG. 20, if the winner is IV = 21, the normal replay is won, and if the winner is IV = 22, the transition replay 1 is won, and IV = 23. If you win at the time, you will win 2 transition replays, if you win at IV = 24, you will win 3 transition replays, and if you win at IV = 25, you will win transition replays. If you win 4 and win when IV = 26, you will win 5 transition replays, and if you win when IV = 29, you will win chance replay C. The probability of winning at any of IV = 21-26 and 29 is about 1 in 7.30. The probability of winning a normal replay under a normal game state is also about 1 / 7.30. In other words, when the game state shifts to the 1st RT state, the winning mode is that the small role, the re-game, and the bonus are won with the same probability as the normal game state, while the re-game privilege is given. Changes to something different from the normal game state. More specifically, in the normal game state, one of the first re-game prize to the third re-game prize in which the game state does not shift is established, and in the first RT state, the first re-game prize to the third re-game prize are obtained. In addition, the 4th re-game prize that shifts to the 1st RT state (that is, the 1st RT state is maintained under the 1st RT state), the 5th re-game prize that shifts to the 2nd RT state, and the 4th RT state The 7th re-game winning prize is established.

Further, in the stop information second setting process S413, in addition to the case where the above-mentioned left bell 1 to left bell 4, middle bell 1 to middle bell 4, right bell 1 to right bell 4 are won, the transition replay 1 to transition Even when the replay 5 is won, the stop information is set so as to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that generated the stop command.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning combination, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the winning mode. When the transition replay 1 to the transition replay 5 are won, the stop switch is different from the case where the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, and the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won. Regardless of the operation timing of 42 to 44, any one of the first re-game prize to the fifth re-game prize is always established. In the transition replay 1, the fourth re-game is associated with one of the six operation orders, and the fifth re-game is associated with one of the six operation orders. The first re-game to the third re-game are associated with the other operation sequences. In the transition replay 2, the fifth replay is associated with only one of the six operation sequences, and the fourth replay is associated with the other operation sequences. In the transition replay 3 to the transition replay 5, the first replay is associated with two of the six operation sequences, and the fourth replay is associated with the other operation sequences. ..

Returning to the explanation of the RT state processing, if it is determined in step S505 that the fourth replay winning combination has not been established, the process proceeds to step S507, based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. It is determined whether or not the fifth re-game prize has been established. When the fifth re-game winning is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S508, and the second RT setting flag is set in step S509 to end this process. To do.

When the second RT setting flag is set in step S509, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the second RT state based on the fact that the second RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the second RT state is selected. To do.

FIG. 22 is a lottery table for the second RT state selected in the second RT state of “setting 3”. When compared with the lottery table for the first RT state (see FIG. 20), the lottery table for the second RT state is different in the point value PV of IV = 21, 27, 29, and the other index value IV (that is, IV =). The same point value PV is set in 1 to 20, 22 to 26, 28, 30 to 34). Therefore, when the winning or losing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table, the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 20, 22 to 26, 28, 30 to 34 is the winning probability in the first RT state. The probability of winning when IV = 21 is about 1/22, the probability of winning when IV = 27 is about 1/282.5, and the probability of winning when IV = 29. The probability is about 1/565. In addition, the probability of losing any of the winning roles is about 1 / 10.1. That is, when the state shifts to the second RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than that of the normal gaming state and the first RT state, which is advantageous to the player.

Returning to the explanation of the RT state processing, if it is determined in step S507 that the fifth replay winning combination has not been established, the process proceeds to step S510, and based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination processing, the process proceeds to step S510. It is determined whether or not the sixth re-game prize has been established. When the sixth re-game winning is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S511, and the third RT setting flag is set in step S512 to end this process. To do.

When the 3rd RT setting flag is set in step S512, the gaming state shifts to the 3rd RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the third RT state based on the fact that the third RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the third RT state is selected. To do.

FIG. 23 is a lottery table for the third RT state selected in the third RT state of “setting 3”. The lottery table for the 3rd RT state is different from the lottery table for the 2nd RT state (see FIG. 22) in the point value PV of IV = 22 to 27,29, and the other index value IV (that is, IV =). The same point value PV is set in 1 to 21, 28, 30 to 34). Therefore, when the winning or losing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table, the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 21, 28, 30 to 34 is equal to each winning probability in the second RT state, and IV = 22. It will not be won when ~ 26, the probability of winning when IV = 27 is about 1 / 10.0, and the probability of winning when IV = 29 is about 1 / 10.0. In addition, the probability of losing any of the roles is about 1/88.3. That is, when the state shifts to the third RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than that of the normal game state, the first RT state, and the second RT state, which is advantageous to the player.

Returning to the explanation of the RT state processing, if it is determined in step S510 that the sixth re-game winning combination has not been established, the process proceeds to step S513, and based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination processing, the procedure proceeds to step S513. It is determined whether or not the 7th re-game prize has been established. When the 7th re-game winning is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S514, and the 4th RT setting flag is set in step S515 to end this process. To do.

When the 4th RT setting flag is set in step S515, the gaming state shifts to the 4th RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the 4th RT state based on the fact that the 4th RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the 4th RT state is selected. To do.

FIG. 24 is a lottery table for the 4th RT state selected in the 4th RT state of “Setting 3”. The lottery table for the 4th RT state is different from the lottery table for the 3rd RT state (see FIG. 23) in the point value PV of IV = 27,28, and the other index values IV (that is, IV = 1 to 1). The same point value PV is set in 26, 29 to 34). Therefore, when the winning / failing judgment of the winning combination is performed using the lottery table, the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 26, 29 to 34 is equal to each winning probability in the 3rd RT state, and when IV = 27. The probability of winning when IV = 28 is about 1 / 10.0. In addition, the probability of losing any of the roles is about 1/88.3. That is, when the state shifts to the 4th RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than that of the normal gaming state, the 1st RT state, and the 2nd RT state, which is advantageous to the player. When compared with the 3rd RT state, each role type of small role, re-game, and bonus will be won with the same probability, while the winning mode in which the privilege of the re-game is given will change.

Next, the bonus state processing in step S213 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus state, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is a BB state or an RB state. If it is not in the bonus state, the bonus determination process shown in steps S602 to S614 is performed.

In the bonus determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether or not any of the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, the first RB winning flag, and the second RB winning flag is set. If any of the winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603, and it is determined whether or not the first BB prize or the second BB prize has been established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. To do. Then, when any of the BB winnings is established, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared in step S604. After that, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S605, and the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S606. In step S607, 203 is set in the remaining payout number counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the state information storage area 106c, and 203 is displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61. Perform processing. By performing the processes of steps S605 to S607, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the BB state based on the fact that the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the BB state lottery table is selected.

If it is determined in step S603 that the first BB prize and the second BB prize have not been established, the process proceeds to step S610, and the first RB prize or the second RB is awarded based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. Determine whether or not the prize has been established. Then, when any of the RB winnings is established, the RB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is cleared in step S611. After that, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S612, and the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S613. In step S614, 56 is set in the remaining payout number counter, and 56 is displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61. By performing the processes of steps S612 to S614, the gaming state shifts to the RB state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RB state based on the fact that the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the RB state lottery table is selected.

When the gaming state shifts to the BB state or the RB state, an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and an end determination process is performed in step S615. In the end determination process, for example, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout counter becomes 0, and when it becomes 0, the BB setting flag or the RB setting flag is cleared and the game state is changed to the normal game state. Do.

When none of the 1st BB winning flag, the 2nd BB winning flag, the 1st RB winning flag, and the 2nd RB winning flag is set (when step S602 is NO), the 1st BB winning, the 2nd BB winning, the 1st RB winning, and the 1st When none of the 2RB winnings was established (when step S610 is NO), when a predetermined value was set in the remaining payout number counter in step S607 or step S614, and when the end determination process was performed in step S615. In case and case, the process proceeds to step S608, and the state command is set. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the game state at the end of the game (that is, the game state of the next game), and in step S608, the state information storage area. Set the status command corresponding to the setting flag set in 106c. After setting the state command, in step S609, the second external signal switching process for switching the output state of the external signal is performed. After that, this process ends.

Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.

When the gaming state is the BB state or the RB state (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as "bonus state"), the bonus state ends when the number of medals paid out under the bonus state exceeds a predetermined number, and the game The state shifts to the normal game state. Specifically, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state depending on whether the number of medals paid out in the BB state exceeds 203 medals or the number of medals paid out in the RB state exceeds 56 medals.

When the game state is the normal game state, the game state shifts to the first RT state by stopping the transition roll on the effective line. The transition roll is stopped on the effective line when a drop occurs in the game in which the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won. The normal gaming state does not shift to the 2nd RT state, the 3rd RT state, and the 4th RT state.

When the gaming state is the 1st RT state, the gaming state shifts to the 2nd RT state when the 5th re-game winning is established, and the gaming state shifts to the 4th RT state when the 7th re-gaming winning is established. The fifth re-game prize is established when the transition replay 1 or the transition replay 2 is won and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order (see FIG. 21). The 7th replay prize is established when the chance replay C is won. The first RT state does not shift to the normal gaming state and the third RT state.

When the gaming state is the 2nd RT state, the gaming state shifts to the 4th RT state when the 7th re-game winning is established. Further, the game state shifts to the first RT state depending on whether the fourth re-game winning is established or the transition result is stopped on the valid line. The 7th replay prize is established when the chance replay C is won. The fourth re-game prize is established when the transition replays 1 to 5 are won and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order (see FIG. 21). The transition roll is stopped on the effective line when a drop occurs in the game in which the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won. The second RT state does not shift to the normal gaming state and the third RT state.

When the gaming state is the 3rd RT state, the gaming state shifts to the 4th RT state when the 7th re-game winning is established. Further, when the fifth re-game winning is established, the game state shifts to the second RT state, and when the shift result stops on the valid line, the game state shifts to the first RT state. The 7th replay prize is established when the chance replay C is won. The fifth replay prize is established when the chance replay A is won. The transition roll is stopped on the effective line when a drop occurs in the game in which the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won. From the 3rd RT state, it does not shift to the normal game state.

When the gaming state is the 4th RT state, the gaming state shifts to the 3rd RT state when the 6th re-game winning is established. Further, when the shift result is stopped on the effective line, the game state shifts to the first RT state. The sixth replay prize is established when the chance replay B is won. The transition roll is stopped on the effective line when a drop occurs in the game in which the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won. The 4th RT state does not shift to the normal gaming state and the 2nd RT state.

When the 1st BB prize, the 2nd BB prize, the 1st RB prize, and the 2nd RB prize (hereinafter collectively referred to as "bonus prize") are established, the game state is a bonus regardless of the game state at that time. Move to the state.

In the slot machine 10, the main control device 101 manages seven types of gaming states: a normal gaming state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, a fourth RT state, a BB state, and an RB state. The display control device 81 manages seven types of display modes: mode, chance mode, festival mode, first addition mode, second addition mode, pullback mode, and bonus mode.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the transition of each display mode. Since the bonus mode is a display mode that shifts when the gaming state shifts to the BB state or the RB state, the illustration and description will be omitted.

The normal mode is the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as "bell") at the time of winning and the transition replay 1 to 1. This is a display mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the transition replay 5 (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as “transition replay”) is won. From the normal mode, it shifts to the chance mode, the festival mode, and the second addition mode.

The chance mode is a display mode in which the probability of transition to the festival mode is higher than that of the normal mode. In the chance mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified when the bell is won, but the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the transition replay is won. From the chance mode, it shifts to the festival mode, the normal mode, and the second addition mode.

The festival mode is a display mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified at both the time when the bell is won and the time when the transition replay is won. Therefore, when the gaming state shifts to the second RT state under the festival mode, it is possible to increase the number of owned medals while avoiding the transition of the gaming state to the first RT state. By the way, in the second RT state under the festival mode, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 1.48 for each game played. From the festival mode, the mode shifts to the first addition mode, the second addition mode, and the pullback mode.

The first addition mode is a display mode in which the number of games that can be played under the festival mode can be increased. In the first addition mode, as in the festival mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified at both the time when the bell is won and the time when the transition replay is won. The first addition mode shifts to the festival mode or the second addition mode.

The second additional mode is a display mode in which the number of games that can be played under the festival mode can be increased and the expected value of the increased number of games is higher than that of the first additional mode. In the second addition mode, as in the festival mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified at both the time when the bell is won and the time when the transition replay is won. From the second addition mode, it shifts to the festival mode.

The pullback mode is a display mode that shifts after the end of the festival mode. In the pullback mode, as in the festival mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified at both the time when the bell is won and the time when the transition replay is won. The pullback mode shifts to the festival mode, the normal mode, and the second addition mode.

Hereinafter, various processes performed by the display control device 81 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 28 and 28. In order to facilitate understanding, various processes performed by the display control device 81 in each display mode will be described individually.

First, the process in the normal mode will be described.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a start process in the normal mode. The start process is a process performed based on receiving a lottery result command from the main control device 101, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S701, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won. If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S702, and it is determined whether or not the penalty flag described later is set. If the penalty flag is set, this process is terminated as it is, and if it is not set, the process proceeds to step S703 to determine whether or not to shift to another display mode such as festival mode. Perform processing.

In the mode lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29, the festival lottery for whether or not to shift to the festival mode is performed in step S801. In the festival lottery, whether or not to shift to the festival mode based on the lottery state (high probability, normal, or low probability) at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. Make a pass / fail judgment. In step S802, it is determined whether or not the festival lottery has been won. If the festival lottery is missed, the process proceeds to step S803, and a chance lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to the chance mode. In the chance lottery, as in the festival lottery, it is determined whether or not to shift to the chance mode based on the lottery state at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S804, it is determined whether or not the chance lottery has been won. If the player does not win the chance lottery, the process proceeds to step S805, and a ghost sign lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the ghost sign effect. Gase precursor production is a production that does not shift to the festival mode or chance mode, but expects the transition to these display modes over a plurality of games. In the Gase omen lottery, it is determined whether or not to perform the Gase omen effect based on the lottery state at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. When a lottery is performed, the result of the lottery is memorized and this process is terminated. By the way, in the normal mode, if any of the unquestioned bell, cherry A to cherry C, watermelon A, watermelon B, chance A, and chance B is won, the probability of winning any of the above lottery is high.

If it is determined in step S804 that the chance lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S806 to determine the number of chance games in the chance mode. Specifically, any of 10, 20, and 2000 is acquired based on the random numbers acquired by the display control device 81. After that, in step S807, the value of the chance game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 is changed to the acquired value, and this process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S802 that the festival lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S808 to determine the number of festival games in the festival mode. Specifically, 50 or 100 is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. After that, in step S809, the value of the festival game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 is changed to the acquired value, and this process ends.

Returning to the description of the start process, when the mode lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to step S704 to perform the mode flag setting process. Here, the mode flag is a flag for the display control device 81 to grasp the current display mode. For example, in the start processing in the normal mode currently described, the normal flag is set when the lottery result command is received. It starts when it is set.

In the mode flag setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30, it is determined in step S901 whether or not the festival lottery has been won. If the festival lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S902 to determine whether or not the chance lottery has been won. If the chance lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S903, and it is determined whether or not the chance lottery has been won. If you have not won any of the festival lottery, chance lottery, or Gase omen lottery, this process ends as it is.

If the lottery for the precursory sign is won, the process proceeds to step S904, the mode flag is changed to the precursory flag for the gasse, and this process ends. If the chance lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S905, the mode flag is changed to the chance precursor flag, and this process ends. If the festival lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S906, and it is determined whether or not the chance replay C is won, that is, whether or not the seventh replay is won. If the chance replay C is not won, the mode flag is changed to the festival precursor flag in step S907, and this process ends. If the chance replay C is won, the mode flag is changed to the second flag in step S908, and this process ends.

Returning to the description of the start process, when the mode flag setting process is completed, it is determined in step S705 whether or not the precursor flag is set. More specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the festival precursor flag, the chance precursor flag, and the gasse precursor flag is set. If none of the precursor flags is set, this process is terminated as it is, and if any precursor flag is set, it is determined in step S706 whether or not the second flag is set. To do. If the second flag is set, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the second flag is not set, the main process is terminated after the precursor game number lottery process is performed in step S707.

In the precursor game number lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31, the precursor game number lottery is performed in step S1001. In the precursor game number lottery, any value from 1 to 8 is selected based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S1002, the value acquired in the precursor game number lottery is set in the precursor game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81. After that, this process ends.

If it is determined in step S701 of the start process that the bonus has been won, the penalty flag is cleared in step S708, and this process ends.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the normal mode. The post-stop process is a process performed based on receiving a winning result command from the main control device 101, and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S1101, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1102, and it is determined whether or not the festival lottery has been won. If the festival lottery is won, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the festival lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S1103 to perform the lottery state transition process.

In the lottery state transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 33, the lottery state transition lottery is performed in step S1201. In the lottery state transition lottery, one of the high-probability, normal, and low-probability lottery states is selected based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S1202, the selected lottery state is stored in the lottery state storage area provided in the display control device 81. After that, this process ends.

When the lottery state transition process is completed, the process proceeds to step S1104, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the second RT state. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information indicated by the winning result command is the information indicating the establishment of the fifth re-game winning. If it has not shifted to the second RT state, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the state shifts to the second RT state, the penalty flag is set in step S1105, the lottery state is changed to a low probability in step S1106, and this process ends.

If it is determined in step S1101 that the penalty flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1107 to determine whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information indicated by the winning result command is the information indicating the establishment of the fourth re-game winning. If it has not transitioned to the first RT state, this process is terminated as it is, and if it has transitioned to the first RT state, this process is terminated after clearing the penalty flag in step S1108.

Here, when the fifth re-game winning is established (when the game state shifts to the second RT state), in the game winning the transition replay 1, the right stop switch 44 → the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43. There are cases where the operations are performed in order, cases where the right stop switch 44 → middle stop switch 43 → left stop switch 42 are operated in this order in the game in which the transition replay 2 is won, and cases where the chance replay A is won. If the fifth re-game prize is established under the normal mode, a penalty flag is set, and the penalty flag is not cleared until a bonus is won or the game state shifts to the first RT state. Then, in the game in which the penalty flag is set, the start process ends without performing the mode lottery process (see FIG. 28), so that the game does not shift to another display mode. Therefore, the player who expects to shift to another display mode needs to operate the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 first in the normal mode. It should be noted that the chance replay A can be won in the second RT state and the third RT state, and these game states correspond to display modes other than the normal mode when the penalty flag is not set. Therefore, when the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 is operated for the first time, the event of winning the chance replay A under the normal mode does not occur.

If any of the festival lottery, chance lottery, and ghost omen lottery is won under the normal mode, the display mode shifts to the omen mode. Therefore, the processing in the precursor mode will be described below.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the precursor mode.

In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won. If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S1302, and it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is set, the main process is terminated as it is, and if it is not set, the process proceeds to step S1303 to perform the mode lottery process.

The mode lottery process is as described above. However, in the mode lottery process in the precursor mode, if the precursor mode is based on the Gase precursor winning, the festival lottery and the chance lottery are performed, and if the precursor mode is based on the chance winning, only the festival lottery is performed. , If the precursor mode is based on the festival winning, no lottery will be held.

When the mode lottery process is completed, the mode flag setting process described above is performed in step S1304, and this process is completed. Since the precursor game number lottery process (see FIG. 28) is not performed in the start process under the precursor mode, the value of the precursor game number counter remains even when the festival lottery is won in the mode lottery process, for example. It will not be changed to a new value (that is, the precursor game will be extended).

If it is determined in step S1301 that the bonus has been won, the penalty flag is cleared in step S1305, and this process ends.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the post-stop processing in the precursor mode.

In step S1401, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1402, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the second RT state. If the state has not shifted to the second RT state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the precursor game number counter in step S1403, and it is determined in step S1404 whether or not the festival lottery has been won. If the festival lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1406 after the above-mentioned lottery state transition process is performed in step S1405, and if the festival lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1406 as it is.

In step S1406, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is 0. If the value of the precursor game counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the precursor game counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1407, and is the festival precursor flag set as the mode flag? Judge whether or not. If the festival precursor flag is set, it means that the precursor mode based on the festival winning has ended. Therefore, in step S1412, the mode flag is changed to the festival preparation flag, and this process ends. If the mode flag is not the festival precursor flag, the process proceeds to step S1408, and it is determined whether or not the chance precursor flag is set as the mode flag. If the chance precursor flag is set, it means that the precursor mode based on the chance winning has ended. Therefore, in step S1411, the mode flag is changed to the chance flag, and this process ends. If the mode flag is not the chance precursor flag, the process proceeds to step S1409, and it is determined whether or not the Gase precursor flag is set as the mode flag. If the Gase precursor flag is set, it means that the precursor mode based on the Gase precursor winning has ended. Therefore, in step S1410, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag, and this process ends. If the mode flag is neither the festival precursor flag, the chance precursor flag, nor the gasse precursor flag, this process is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S1402 that the state has shifted to the second RT state, the penalty flag is set in step S1413, and the lottery state is changed to a low probability in step S1414. After that, in step S1406, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is 0. When an affirmative determination is made in step S1402, the value of the precursor game counter does not become 0 because 1 is not subtracted from the value of the precursor game counter. Therefore, in the game that has transitioned to the second RT state, this process is terminated as it is without performing the processes shown in steps S1407 to S1412.

If it is determined in step S1401 that the penalty flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1415 to determine whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state. If the state has not shifted to the first RT state, the process proceeds to step S1406 as it is, and if the state shifts to the first RT state, the penalty flag is cleared in step S1416 and then the process proceeds to step S1406. Even in such a case, since 1 is not subtracted from the value of the precursor game number counter, the value of the precursor game number counter is never 0 in step S1406. Therefore, in the game in which the penalty flag is set, this process is terminated as it is without performing the processes shown in steps S1407 to S1412.

As described above, in the precursor mode, as in the normal mode, if the transition to another display mode is expected, it is necessary to first operate the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 in the normal mode. Then, if you win the festival lottery, chance lottery, or Gase omen lottery under the normal mode and play the game until the value of the omen game counter becomes 0 under the omen mode, the festival preparation mode, chance Shift to either mode or normal mode.

Next, the processing in the chance mode will be described.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the chance mode.

In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won, and if the bonus is won, the present process is terminated as it is. If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S1502 and the mode lottery process is performed.

The mode lottery process is as described above. However, in the mode lottery process in the chance mode, the chance lottery and the ghost omen lottery are not performed, and only the festival lottery is performed. In addition, the probability of winning the festival lottery is higher than the probability of winning the festival lottery in the normal mode and the precursor mode.

When the mode lottery process is completed, the mode flag setting process described above is performed in step S1503. In step S1504, it is determined whether or not the bell has been won. If the bell is won, the process proceeds to step S1505, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1506, and the operation order in which the small winning combination can be established is notified regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. The reason why the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the bell is won under the normal gaming state is to shift the gaming state to the first RT state.

In the case where the bell is not won, the case where the bell is won in the normal game state, and the case where the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified, the process proceeds to step S1507, and the festival sign flag is set as the mode flag. Determine if it is set. If the festival precursor flag is not set, it means that the festival lottery was not won, so this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the festival precursor flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1508 to determine whether or not the second flag is set as the mode flag. If the second flag is set, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the second flag is not set, the above-mentioned precursor game number lottery process is performed in step S1509, and the main process is terminated. ..

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the post-stop processing in the chance mode.

In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the bell has been won, and if the bell has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1602. On the other hand, when the bell is won, it is further determined in step S1607 whether or not the small winning combination is established. If the small winning combination is established, the process proceeds to step S1602. If the small winning combination is not established, the mode flag is changed to the chance flag in step S1608, and the festival non-winning process is performed in step S1609. After the above, the process proceeds to step S1602. That is, if the small winning combination is not established even though the bell is won, the winning result is invalid even if the festival lottery is won. By the way, as a typical example of the case where the small winning combination is not established even though the bell is won in the chance mode, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order. ..

In step S1602, it is determined whether or not the festival lottery has been won. If the festival lottery is won, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the festival lottery is not won, it is determined in step S1603 whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the second RT state. If the state has not shifted to the second RT state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the chance game counter in step S1604, and it is determined in step S1605 whether or not the value of the chance game counter becomes 0. If the value of the chance game counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the chance game counter is 0, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag in step S1606. , End this process.

If it is determined in step S1603 that the state has shifted to the second RT state, the penalty flag is set in step S1610, and the lottery state is changed to a low probability in step S1611. After that, in step S1612, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag, and this process ends.

As described above, in the chance mode, if the transition to the festival mode is expected, if the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 is operated first. When the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order. If the festival lottery is won under the chance mode, the display mode shifts to the precursor mode, and if the festival lottery is not won before the value of the chance game counter becomes 0, it is normal. Move to mode.

Next, the processing in the festival preparation mode will be described.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the festival preparation mode.

In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won, and if the bonus is won, the present process is terminated as it is. If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S1702 and the operation order notification process is performed. In the operation order notification process, when the bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, which can establish a small winning combination regardless of the operation timing, is notified. In addition, when the transition replay 1 or the transition replay 2 is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the fifth replay winning is notified, and when the transition replay 3 to the transition replay 5 are won. Notifies the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the first re-game winning. After performing the operation order notification process, in step S1703, an additional lottery process is performed.

In the additional lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39, an additional lottery is performed in step S1801 to determine whether or not to increase the value of the festival game number counter. In the additional lottery, the winning / failing determination is made based on the lottery state at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S1802, it is determined whether or not the additional lottery has been won. If the additional lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1807, and the number of additional games is determined based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. After that, the number of additional games determined in step S1808 is added to the value of the festival game number counter, and this process ends.

If the additional lottery is not performed, the process proceeds to step S1803, and a pullback game number lottery for determining whether or not to increase the value of the pullback game number counter is performed. The pullback game number counter is provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 and is a counter for counting the number of games in the pullback mode. In the pull-back lottery, as in the additional lottery, the winning / failing determination is performed based on the lottery state at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S1804, it is determined whether or not the lottery for the number of pullback games has been won. If the number of withdrawal games is not selected, this process ends as it is. If the lottery for the number of pullback games is won, the process proceeds to step S1805, and the number of pullback games is determined based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. After that, the number of pullback games determined in step S1806 is added to the value of the pullback game number counter, and this process ends.

By the way, in the additional lottery and the number of withdrawal games lottery, if the winning combination is any of Bell, Cherry A to Cherry C, Watermelon A, Watermelon B, Chance A, and Chance B, the probability of winning is high.

Returning to the explanation of the start process, when the additional lottery process is completed, it is determined in step S1704 whether or not the chance replay C has been won. If the chance replay C is not won, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the chance replay C is won, the mode flag is changed to the second flag in step S1705, and the main process is terminated.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the festival preparation mode.

In step S1901 and step S1902, it is determined whether or not the fifth re-game or the seventh re-game has been won. If the fifth re-game or the seventh re-game is won, the process proceeds to step S1903, and it is determined whether or not the festival start flag indicating that the festival mode has been set has not been set. If the festival start flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1904 to perform the festival transition process.

In the festival transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 41, the number of pullback games is determined in step S2001. As described above, the number of pullback games is the number of games used in the pullback mode. In step S2001, 3 or 5 is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S2002, the acquired number of pullback games is added to the value of the pullback game number counter. In step S2003, the value of the standby game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 is changed to FF (that is, all the bits of the standby game number counter are 1). As will be described later, the standby game number counter is a counter used when shifting to the first addition mode. After changing the value of the waiting game number counter, in step S2004, the festival start flag is set. After that, this process ends.

Returning to the explanation of the post-stop processing, the case where the fifth re-game and the seventh re-game are not won, the case where it is determined in step S1903 that the festival start flag is set, and the case where the festival transition processing is performed in step S1904. In the case of performing the above, it is determined again in step S1905 whether or not the fifth re-game has been won. If the fifth re-game is not won, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the fifth re-game is won, the mode flag is changed to the festival flag in step S1906. In the following step S1907, it is determined whether or not the state has shifted to the second RT state, that is, whether or not the fifth re-game winning has been established. When the state shifts to the second RT state, the main process is terminated as it is, and when the transition to the second RT state is not performed, the main process is terminated after the penalty flag is set in step S1908.

As described above, the festival preparation mode ends when the fifth re-game is won, and the display mode shifts to the festival mode. As explained in the start process in the festival preparation mode, when the fifth re-game is won (that is, when the transition replay 1 or the transition replay 2 is won), the stop switch 42 that can establish the fifth re-game prize. Notify the operation order of ~ 44. Therefore, when the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 is operated first in the normal mode, the precursor mode, and the chance mode, and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the operation order notified in the festival preparation mode, the festival mode is used. Corresponds to the second RT state. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order, the penalties flag is set and the festival mode is entered, and the festival mode is started from the first RT state.

Next, the processing in the festival mode will be described. As described above, the normal mode and the chance mode shift to the festival mode via the precursor mode and the festival preparation mode.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the festival mode.

In step S2101, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won, and if the bonus is won, the present process ends after clearing the penalty flag in step S2108. If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S2102 and the operation order notification process is performed. In the operation order notification process, when the bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, which can establish a small winning combination regardless of the operation timing, is notified. In addition, when the transition replay 1 or the transition replay 2 is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the fifth replay winning is notified, and when the transition replay 3 to the transition replay 5 are won. Notifies the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the first re-game winning. After performing the operation order notification process, in step S2103, the above-mentioned additional lottery process is performed. That is, in the festival mode, as in the festival preparation mode, a lottery related to an increase in the number of festival games and the number of pullback games is performed.

In step S2104, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is set, this process is terminated as it is, and if the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S2105, and the first lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the first addition mode is performed. Perform processing.

In the first lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 43, the first addition mode transition lottery is performed in step S2201. In the first addition mode transition lottery, it is determined whether or not to shift to the first addition mode based on the lottery state at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S2202, it is determined whether or not the first addition mode transition lottery has been won, and if not, the present process is terminated as it is. If the lottery for shifting to the first addition mode is won, the process proceeds to step S2203, the number of first games in the first addition mode is determined, and the determination result is displayed in the RAM of the display control device 81. Remember in. Specifically, any value of 10 to 50 is set in the first game number counter based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In the following step S2204, it is determined whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is FF. If the value of the waiting game number counter is FF, the process proceeds to step S2205 to determine the number of waiting games. Specifically, any value from 1 to 8 is selected as the number of waiting games based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S2206, the selected value is set in the standby game number counter. After that, this process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the standby game number counter is not FF, it means that the first additional mode transition lottery was won in the previous game and the standby game number counter has already been set to a predetermined value. This process ends.

Returning to the explanation of the start process, when the first lottery process is completed, it is determined in step S2106 whether or not the chance replay C has been won. If the chance replay C is not won, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the chance replay C is won, the mode flag is changed to the second flag in step S2107, and the main process is terminated.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the post-stop processing in the festival mode.

In step S2301, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S2302, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state. If the state has not shifted to the first RT state, the lottery state transition process described above is performed in step S2303. After that, in step S2304, it is determined whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is FF. If the value of the standby game number counter is not FF, the value of the standby game number counter is subtracted by 1 in step S2305, and then the process proceeds to step S2306. If the value of the standby game number counter is FF, step S2306 is performed as it is. Proceed to.

In step S2306, it is determined whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is 0. If the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S2307, and it is determined whether or not the festival flag is set as the mode flag. If the festival flag is not set, this process is terminated as it is, and if the festival flag is set, the value of the festival game counter is subtracted by 1 in step S2308, and the festival is held in step S2309. It is determined whether or not the value of the game number counter becomes 0. If the value of the festival game counter is not 0, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the festival game counter is 0, the festival end process is performed in step S2310 and then the main process is terminated. ..

In the festival end process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 45, the festival start flag is cleared in step S2401. In step S2402, if the penalty flag is set, the penalty flag is cleared, and in step S2403, the mode flag is changed to the pullback flag. After that, this process ends.

In this way, the festival mode ends when the value of the festival game number counter becomes 0, and shifts to the pullback mode in such a case.

If it is determined in step S2306 that the value of the standby game number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S2311 to determine whether or not the festival flag is set as the mode flag. If the festival flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S2307 as it is, and if the festival flag is set, the mode flag is changed to the first flag in step S2312, and then the process proceeds to step S2307.

That is, when the first addition mode transition lottery is won in the festival mode, the first addition mode is entered after the game corresponding to the value set in the standby game number counter is played.

When it is determined in step S2302 that the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state, it means that the transition replay has been won and the stop switches 42 to 44 have been operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order. In such a case, the penalty flag is set in step S2313, and the lottery state is changed to normal in step S2314. After that, the value of the standby game number counter is changed to FF, and the process proceeds to step S2306.

If it is determined in step S2301 that the penalty flag is set, the process proceeds to step S2316 to determine whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the second RT state or the fourth RT state. If the gaming state has not shifted to either the 2nd RT state or the 4th RT state, the process proceeds to step S2306 as it is, and if the gaming state shifts to the 2nd RT state or the 4th RT state, a penalty is imposed in step S2317. After clearing the flag, the process proceeds to step S2306.

As described above, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the operation order notified in the festival mode, the display mode remains the festival mode, but the lottery state is changed to the normal state. At the same time, the value of the standby game number counter is changed to FF. Therefore, even if the first additional mode transition lottery is won in the previous game, the value of the standby game number counter is not subtracted, and as a result, the first additional mode winning is invalidated. If the penalty flag is set, the first lottery process is not performed in the start process. Therefore, in the festival mode, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in the operation order when the operation order is notified.

Next, the processing in the first addition mode will be described.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the first addition mode.

In step S2501, it is determined whether or not the bonus is won, and if the bonus is won, the present process is terminated as it is. If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S2502 and the operation order notification process is performed. In the operation order notification process, when the bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, which can establish a small winning combination regardless of the operation timing, is notified. In addition, when the transition replay 1 or the transition replay 2 is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the fifth replay winning is notified, and when the transition replay 3 to the transition replay 5 are won. Notifies the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the first re-game winning. After performing the operation order notification process, in step S2503, an additional lottery process is performed.

The additional lottery process is as described above. However, in the mode lottery process in the first additional mode, the probability of winning the additional lottery is much higher than in the festival mode and the festival preparation mode. More specifically, if you win a small role such as a bell, you will always win an additional lottery.

After performing the additional lottery process, the first lottery process described above is performed in step S2504. However, in the first lottery process in the first addition mode, when the first addition mode transition lottery is won, since the transition to the first addition mode has already been completed, only the process of adding the determined value to the first game number counter is performed. And do not set the number of waiting games. That is, when the first addition mode transition lottery is won in the first addition mode, the number of games that can be played under the first addition mode increases.

In step S2505, it is determined whether or not the chance replay C has been won. If the chance replay C is not won, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the chance replay C is won, the mode flag is changed to the second flag in step S2506, and the main process is terminated.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the post-stop processing in the first addition mode.

In step S2601, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state. If the state has not shifted to the first RT state, the process proceeds to step S2602, and it is determined whether or not the second flag is set as the mode flag. If the second flag is set, this process is terminated as it is, and if the second flag is not set, the value of the first game number counter is subtracted by 1 in step S2603. After that, in step S2604, it is determined whether or not the value of the first game number counter becomes 0. If the value of the first game number counter is not 0, this process ends as it is. When the value of the first game number counter becomes 0, the value of the standby game number counter is changed to FF in step S2605, the mode flag is changed to the festival flag in step S2606, and this process is completed. To do.

When it is determined in step S2601 that the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state, it means that the transition replay has been won and the stop switches 42 to 44 have been operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order. In such a case, the penalty flag is set in step S2607, and the value of the standby game number counter is changed to FF in step S2608. After that, in step S2609, the value of the first game number counter is changed to 0, and in step S2610, the mode flag is changed to the festival flag, and this process ends.

As described above, in the first addition mode, the value of the festival game number counter increases every time a small winning combination is won. Then, when the first addition mode ends, the festival mode is restored.

Next, the processing in the pullback mode will be described. The pullback mode is a display mode that shifts when the value of the festival game number counter becomes 0 in the festival mode.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a start process in the pullback mode.

In step S2701, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won, and if the bonus is won, the present process is terminated as it is. If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S2702 and the mode lottery process is performed.

The mode lottery process is as described above. However, in the mode lottery process in the pullback mode, the chance lottery and the ghost omen lottery are not performed, but only the festival lottery is performed. In addition, the probability of winning the festival lottery is higher than the probability of winning in the normal mode and the chance mode.

When the mode lottery process is completed, it is determined in step S2703 whether or not the bell has been won. If the bell is won, the process proceeds to step S2706, the operation order in which the small winning combination can be established is notified regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, and this process is terminated. If the bell has not been won, the process proceeds to step S2704 to determine whether or not the seventh re-game has been won. If the 7th re-game is not won, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the 7th re-game is won, the mode flag is changed to the 2nd flag in step S2705, and then the main process is terminated. ..

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the post-stop processing in the pullback mode.

In step S2801, it is determined whether or not the bell has been won, and if the bell has not been won, the process proceeds to step S2805. On the other hand, if the bell is won, it is further determined in step S2802 whether or not the small winning combination is established. If the small winning combination is established, the process proceeds to step S2805. If the small winning combination is not established, the mode flag is changed to the pullback flag in step S2803, and the festival non-winning process is performed in step S2804. After the above, the process proceeds to step S2805. That is, if the small winning combination is not established even though the bell is won, the winning result is invalid even if the festival lottery is won.

In step S2805, it is determined whether or not the festival lottery has been won. If the festival lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S2806, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state has changed from the first RT state to the second RT state. If the state has not changed from the first RT state to the second RT state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the pullback game number counter in step S2807. In step S2808, it is determined whether or not the value of the pullback game number counter is 0, and if it is not 0, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the pullback game number counter is 0, this process ends after the pullback end process is performed in step S2809.

In the pullback end process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 51, the penalty flag is cleared in step S3001. In step S3002, the above-mentioned lottery state transition process is performed. After that, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag, and this process ends.

Returning to the description of the post-stop processing, if it is determined in step S2806 that the gaming state has changed from the first RT state to the second RT state, the penalty flag is set in step S2810. After that, the lottery state is changed to a low probability in step S2811, and the mode flag is changed to a normal flag in step S2812. Then, the process proceeds to step S2808.

As described in the start process in the pullback mode, in the pullback mode, the operation order is notified when the bell is won, but the operation order is not notified when the transition replay is won. That is, when the gaming state shifts from the first RT state to the second RT state in the pullback mode, it means that the player first operates the right stop switch 44 even though the operation order has not been notified. Therefore, in such a case, the penalty flag is set, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag regardless of the value of the pullback game number counter, and the display mode is shifted to the normal mode (the pullback mode is terminated).

If it is determined in step S2805 that the festival lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S2808 after the return process is performed in step S2813.

In the return process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 50, the number of festival games is determined in step S2901. Specifically, 50 or 100 is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. After that, in step S2902, the value of the festival game number counter is changed to the acquired value. In step S2903, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the second RT state. If the current gaming state is not the second RT state, it is determined in step S2904 whether or not the second flag is set as the mode flag. If the second flag is set, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the second flag is not set, the mode flag is changed to the festival preparation flag in step S2905, and the main process is terminated. .. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the second RT state, the festival transition process described above is performed in step S2906, and the mode flag is changed to the festival flag in step S2907 to end this process.

As described above, in the pullback mode, when the festival lottery is won under the pullback mode, if the game state at that time is the 1st RT state, the festival preparation mode is passed and then the festival mode is restored, and the game state at that time. If is in the 2nd RT state, it directly returns to the festival mode. Then, if the value of the pullback game number counter becomes 0 without winning the festival lottery, the pullback mode ends and the mode shifts to the normal mode.

Here, in addition to adding 3 or 5 to the pullback game number counter in the festival transition process, a predetermined value is also added when the pullback game number lottery is won. Therefore, the number of games that can be played in the pullback mode changes each time the game shifts to the pullback mode. Further, since the lottery for the number of pullback games is performed in the festival preparation mode and the festival mode, if the festival preparation mode and the festival mode continue for a long time, the pullback mode is likely to continue for a long time. If the pullback mode continues for a long time, the chances of the festival lottery will increase, and the possibility of returning to the festival mode will increase. If the festival lottery is won in the pullback mode, the value of the pullback game number counter is retained as it is. Therefore, in the pullback mode after the end of the returned festival mode, in addition to the added value in the festival transition process and the added value based on the drawback game number lottery winning, the remaining number of games in the previous pullback mode can be taken over. ..

Next, the processing in the second addition mode will be described. Unlike the other display modes, the second addition mode shifts based on winning the seventh replay (chance replay C). That is, the transition to the chance mode or the festival mode is performed by winning the chance lottery or the festival lottery performed by the display control device 81, but the transition to the second addition mode is the chance replay C as shown in FIG. 46, for example. When the winner is won, the display control device 81 shifts without performing a lottery. However, in the situation where the penalty flag is set, even if the chance replay C is won, the mode may not shift to the second addition mode.

FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a start process in the second addition mode.

In step S3101, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won, and if the bonus is won, the present process is terminated as it is. If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S3102 to perform the operation order notification process. In the operation order notification process, when the bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, which can establish a small winning combination regardless of the operation timing, is notified. In addition, when the transition replay 1 or the transition replay 2 is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the fifth replay winning is notified, and when the transition replay 3 to the transition replay 5 are won. Notifies the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the first re-game winning. After performing the operation order notification process, in step S3103, an additional lottery process is performed.

The additional lottery process is as described above. However, in the mode lottery process in the second additional mode, the probability of winning the additional lottery is much higher than in the festival mode and the festival preparation mode. More specifically, if you win a small role such as a bell, you will always win an additional lottery. Further, when the additional lottery is won in the second additional mode, a larger number of additional games can be expected as compared with the case where the additional lottery is won in the first additional mode.

After performing the additional lottery process, the first lottery process described above is performed in step S3104. After that, this process ends.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the post-stop processing in the second addition mode.

In step S3201, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state. If it has not shifted to the first RT state, the process proceeds to step S3202, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the second RT state. If it has not shifted to the second RT state, this process is terminated as it is. When the state shifts to the second RT state, the process proceeds to step S3203, and it is determined whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is 0. If the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, the mode flag is changed to the festival flag in step S3204, and this process ends. When the value of the standby game number counter is 0, it means that the mode has been changed from the first addition mode to the second addition mode. Therefore, in step S3205, the mode flag is changed to the first flag, and this process is completed. To do.

When it is determined in step S3201 that the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state, it means that the transition replay has been won and the stop switches 42 to 44 have been operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order. In such a case, the penalty flag is set in step S3206, and the lottery state is changed to normal in step S3207. In step S3208, the value of the standby game number counter is changed to FF. After that, in step S3209, the value of the first game number counter is changed to 0, and in step S3210, the mode flag is changed to the festival flag, and this process ends.

As described above, in the second addition mode, the value of the festival game number counter increases every time a small winning combination is won. Then, when the second addition mode ends, the festival mode or the first addition mode is restored.

In the slot machine 10, a freeze effect may be performed in the second addition mode. Therefore, in the following, the processing related to the freeze effect will be described. To briefly explain the freeze effect, the freeze effect is composed of a rotation effect and an additional display effect. The rotation effect is an effect controlled by the main control device 101, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates → stops over a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment) without being based on the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44. It is a production that repeats. The additional display effect is an effect controlled by the display control device 81, and is an effect of displaying the number of additional games in accordance with the rotation effect.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a freeze lottery process performed by the main control device 101. The freeze lottery process is performed after determining the winning or failing of the winning combination in the lottery process (see step S309, FIG. 14).

In step S3301, it is determined whether or not the chance replay C has been won, and if the chance replay C has not been won, the present process is terminated as it is. If the chance replay C is won, the process proceeds to step S3302, and it is determined whether or not the winning combination in the previous game was the chance replay C. If the winning combination in the previous game was not Chance Replay C, this process is terminated as it is, and if it is Chance Replay C, that is, if Chance Replay C is won for two consecutive games, the step A freeze lottery will be held at S3303. In the freeze lottery, a winning / failing determination is made based on a random number acquired by the main control device 101. By the way, in this slot machine 10, there is a probability of winning the freeze lottery with a probability of about 1 in 3.4. In step S3304, it is determined whether or not the freeze lottery has been won, and if the freeze lottery has not been won, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the freeze lottery is won, this process ends after performing the rotation effect setting process shown in steps S3305-step S3310.

In the rotation effect setting process, first, the freeze flag is set in step S3305. In the following steps S3306 to S3308, the stop pattern of the left reel 32L, the stop pattern of the middle reel 32M, and the stop pattern of the right reel 32R in the rotation effect are individually set based on the random numbers acquired by the main control device 101. decide.

Explaining the determination of the stop pattern in more detail, the ROM 105 of the main control device 101 stores in advance a stop pattern table that defines the correspondence between the random number and the stop pattern for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Has been done. FIG. 55 (a) is a diagram showing a stop pattern table for the left reel 32L, FIG. 55 (b) is a diagram showing a stop pattern table for the middle reel 32M, and FIG. 55 (c) is a diagram showing a stop pattern table for the middle reel 32M. It is a figure which shows the stop pattern table for a reel 32R. Eight stop patterns A to H are set in the stop pattern table. Each stop pattern is composed of three sets, and each set is set with the number of slides from the start to the stop of the rotation of the reel. For example, in the stop pattern C of the left reel 32L, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), 21 is set as the slip number of the first set, and 22 is set as the slip number of the second set. 20 is set as the number of slips in the third set. In steps S3306 to S3308, each stop pattern table is referred to, and a stop pattern corresponding to the acquired random number is selected. The notations "◯" and "x" in the figure indicate whether or not the display control device 81 adds the number of festival games in the festival game number addition process described later.

By the way, in determining the stop pattern of the left reel 32L, the selection ratio of the stop pattern A is 5%, the selection ratio of the stop pattern B is 15%, and the selection ratio of the stop pattern C is. The percentage selected for the stop pattern D is 15%, the percentage selected for the stop pattern E is 15%, the percentage selected for the stop pattern F is 15%, and the percentage selected for the stop pattern G is 15%. The selected rate of is 15%, and the selected rate of the stop pattern H is 5%. In determining the stop pattern of the middle reel 32M, the selection ratio of the stop pattern A is 5%, the selection ratio of the stop pattern B is 5%, and the selection ratio of the stop pattern C is 20%. The selected ratio of the stop pattern D is 20%, the selected ratio of the stop pattern E is 20%, the selected ratio of the stop pattern F is 20%, and the selection of the stop pattern G is. The percentage to be done is 5% and the percentage of stop pattern H selected is 5%. In determining the stop pattern of the right reel 32R, the stop pattern A is selected at 5%, the stop pattern B is selected at 15%, and the stop pattern C is selected at 15%. The selected ratio of the stop pattern D is 15%, the selected ratio of the stop pattern E is 15%, the selected ratio of the stop pattern F is 15%, and the selection of the stop pattern G is. The percentage to be done is 15% and the percentage of stop pattern H selected is 5%.

When the stop patterns of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are determined, the process proceeds to step S3309, and the determination results are stored in the RAM 106 of the main control device 101. After that, the freeze command is set in step S3310 to end this process. Here, the freeze command is a command transmitted so that the display control device 81 can grasp the stop pattern of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In the present embodiment, the number of slips in the first set of the left reel 32L, the number of slips in the second set of the left reel 32L, the number of slips in the third set of the left reel 32L, and the number of slips in the first set of the middle reel 32M. The number of slips, the number of slips in the second set of the middle reel 32M, the number of slips in the third set of the middle reel 32M, the number of slips in the first set of the right reel 32R, and the number of slips in the second set of the right reel 32R. , And the number of slips in the third set of the right reel 32R, and a command indicating the number of slips is transmitted.

Next, the rotation effect processing performed by the main control device 101 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 56. The rotation effect process is a process performed before the rotation start process in the reel control process, that is, before the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is enabled (see step S401 and FIG. 16).

In step S3401, it is determined whether or not the freeze flag is set, and if the freeze flag is not set, this process is terminated as it is because it means that the freeze effect is not performed in this game. If the freeze flag is set, the process proceeds to step S3402 to start the rotation effect.

Here, the rotation mode of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in the rotation effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 57. FIG. 57 shows each reel 32L when the stop pattern B is selected as the stop pattern of the left reel 32L, the stop pattern D is selected as the stop pattern of the middle reel 32M, and the stop pattern F is selected as the stop pattern of the right reel 32R. , 32M, 32R is a diagram showing a rotation mode.

In step S3402, an effect start flag indicating that the rotation effect is started is set. In the stepping motor control process S106 of the timer interrupt process, when it is confirmed that the effect start flag is set, the time measurement is started. When about 11000 msec has elapsed from the start of time measurement, the acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the left reel 32L is started, and the rotation speed of 2 in the normal game (that is, the game capable of generating the stop command) is 2. It is rotated at a constant speed at a rotation speed of 1 / (hereinafter, the rotation speed is referred to as "directing speed"). When about 500 msec has elapsed since the rotation of the left reel 32L was started, the acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the right reel 32R is started and the rotation is performed at a constant speed at the production speed. When about 500 msec has elapsed from the start of rotation of the right reel 32R, the acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M is started and the rotation is performed at a constant speed at the production speed.

When the rotation speed of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R becomes the production speed, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops in the order of left reel 32L → right reel 32R → middle reel 32M after a predetermined time elapses. .. When the rotation effect is performed, in the stepping motor control process, the number of exciting pulses output after starting the rotation of the reel is counted, and when the number of exciting pulses reaches a predetermined number, the corresponding reel is stopped. Let me. Specifically, when the number of exciting pulses becomes (1512+ (the number of slips set in the stop pattern) × 24), the corresponding reel is stopped. As described above, the output of 24 pulses of excitation pulse is required to slide one symbol, and the output of 504 pulses of excitation pulse is required to rotate the reel once. That is, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R makes three rotations after starting the rotation, slides by the number of slips set in the stop pattern, and then stops. In this way, by stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R based on the number of excitation pulses, a predetermined stop roll is not required to confirm the stop roll (stop roll at the start of the rotation effect) in the previous game. It is possible to make the eyes appear in the rotation effect.

In the stop pattern B of the left reel 32L, 21 is set as the number of slips in the first set. Therefore, the left reel 32L starts rotating, outputs an exciting pulse 2016 (= 1512 + 24 × 21) times, and then stops. In the stop pattern F of the right reel 32R, 22 is set as the number of slips in the first set. Therefore, the right reel 32R is stopped after the rotation is started and the excitation pulse is output 2040 (= 1512 + 24 × 22) times. In the stop pattern D of the middle reel 32M, 22 is set as the number of slips in the first set. Therefore, the middle reel 32M is stopped after the rotation is started and the excitation pulse is output 2040 (= 1512 + 24 × 22) times.

As shown in FIG. 58 (a), when the 7th re-game prize is established in which the "upper 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L1 in the previous game, the first set. When the rotation effect of is completed, the stop result shown in FIG. 58 (b) is obtained. Twenty-one symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L, and the number of slips in the first set of the left reel 32L is 21. Therefore, in the first set, the "upper 7" symbol of the left reel 32L stops in the middle stage and the "lower 7" symbol stops in the lower stage, as in the case of the stop roll in the previous game. In the following, the event that the "upper 7" symbol stops in the middle row and the "lower 7" symbol stops in the lower row is referred to as "the" large 7 "symbol stops in the display window". Twenty-one symbols are arranged on the middle reel 32M, and the number of slips in the first set of the middle reel 32M is 22. Therefore, in the first set, the shape is advanced by one symbol from the stop roll in the previous game, and the "upper 7" symbol of the middle reel 32M stops in the lower row. Twenty-one symbols are arranged on the right reel 32R, and the number of slips in the first set of the right reel 32R is 22. Therefore, in the first set, the shape is advanced by one symbol from the stop roll in the previous game, and the "upper 7" symbol of the right reel 32R stops in the lower row.

When about 1000 msec has elapsed after the middle reel 32M is stopped, that is, after the rotation effect of the first set is completed, the rotation effect of the second set is started. Specifically, the acceleration process of the stepping motor of the left reel 32L is started, and the stepping motor is rotated at a constant speed at the production speed. When about 500 msec has elapsed since the rotation of the left reel 32L was started, the acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the right reel 32R is started and the rotation is performed at a constant speed at the production speed. When about 500 msec has elapsed from the start of rotation of the right reel 32R, the acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M is started and the rotation is performed at a constant speed at the production speed. Then, when the number of exciting pulses becomes (1512+ (the number of slips set in the stop pattern) × 24), the corresponding reel is stopped.

In the stop pattern B of the left reel 32L, 21 is set as the slip number of the second set. Therefore, the left reel 32L starts rotating, outputs an exciting pulse 2016 (= 1512 + 24 × 21) times, and then stops. In the stop pattern F of the right reel 32R, 20 is set as the number of slips in the second set. Therefore, the right reel 32R starts rotating, outputs an exciting pulse 1992 (= 1512 + 24 × 20) times, and then stops.

In the stop pattern D of the middle reel 32M, (21-1) is set as the slip number of the second set. Here, (21-1) means that after sliding 21 symbols to stop, the reel is rotated in the reverse direction to return one symbol. Therefore, in the case of the middle reel 32M, the rotation is first started, the excitation pulse is output 2016 (= 1512 + 24 × 21) times, and then the rotation is stopped. Then, after about 500 msec has elapsed, the excitation pulse is output 24 times so that the middle reel 32M rotates in the reverse direction.

When the rotation effect of the second set is completed, the stop result shown in FIG. 58 (c) is obtained. The number of slips in the second set of the left reel 32L is 21. Therefore, in the second set, the "large 7" symbol stops in the display window in the same manner as the stop roll in the rotation effect of the first set (that is, the same as the stop roll in the previous game). The slip number of the second set of the middle reel 32M is 20 (= 21-1). For this reason, in the second set, one symbol is returned from the stop roll in the rotation effect of the first set, and the "large 7" symbol of the middle reel 32M stops in the display window as in the previous game. To do. The number of slips in the second set of the right reel 32R is 20. For this reason, in the second set, one symbol is returned from the stop roll in the rotation effect of the first set, and the "large 7" symbol on the right reel 32R stops in the display window as in the previous game. To do.

When about 1000 msec has elapsed after the middle reel 32M is stopped, that is, after the rotation effect of the second set is completed, the rotation effect of the third set is started. Specifically, the acceleration process of the stepping motor of the left reel 32L is started, and the stepping motor is rotated at a constant speed at the production speed. When about 500 msec has elapsed since the rotation of the left reel 32L was started, the acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the right reel 32R is started and the rotation is performed at a constant speed at the production speed. When about 500 msec has elapsed from the start of rotation of the right reel 32R, the acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M is started and the rotation is performed at a constant speed at the production speed. Then, when the number of exciting pulses becomes (1512+ (the number of slips set in the stop pattern) × 24), the corresponding reel is stopped.

In the stop pattern B of the left reel 32L, 22 is set as the slip number of the third set. Therefore, the left reel 32L is stopped after the rotation is started and the excitation pulse is output 2040 (= 1512 + 24 × 22) times. In the stop pattern F of the right reel 32R, 22 is set as the slip number of the third set. Therefore, the right reel 32R is stopped after the rotation is started and the excitation pulse is output 2040 (= 1512 + 24 × 22) times. In the stop pattern D of the middle reel 32M, 21 is set as the slip number of the third set. Therefore, the middle reel 32M starts rotating, outputs an exciting pulse 2016 (= 1512 + 24 × 21) times, and then stops.

When the rotation effect of the third set is completed, the stop result is shown in FIG. 58 (d). The number of slips in the third set of the left reel 32L is 22. Therefore, in the third set, the shape is advanced by one symbol from the stop roll in the second set rotation effect (that is, the shape is advanced by one symbol from the stop roll in the previous game), and the left reel 32L "upper 7". The design stops at the bottom. The number of slips in the third set of the middle reel 32M is 21. Therefore, in the third set, the "large 7" symbol stops in the display window as in the stop roll in the second set rotation effect (that is, the same as the stop roll in the previous game). The number of slips in the third set of the right reel 32R is 22. Therefore, in the third set, the shape is advanced by one symbol from the stop roll in the second set rotation effect (that is, the shape is advanced by one symbol from the stop roll in the previous game), and the right reel 32R "upper 7". The design stops at the bottom.

When the rotation effect of the third set is completed, it means that all the rotation effects are completed. In such a case, the process waits until about 3000 msec elapses after the third set of rotation effects is completed. After that, the acceleration processing of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started, and the reels are rotated at a constant speed at the rotation speed of the normal game.

As described above, if the previous game is a stop roll in which the "large 7" symbol stops in the display window, even if each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped based on the number of excitation pulses. , It is possible to perform an effect of stopping or not stopping the "Large 7" symbol in the display window. On the other hand, if the previous game was a stop roll in which the "Large 7" symbol did not stop in the display window, the stop roll was not confirmed, and the specified position of the rotating reel was reached. Since the symbol is not confirmed, it is impossible to stop or not stop the "large 7" symbol in the display window.

In FIG. 59, the stop pattern B is selected as the stop pattern of the left reel 32L in the next game in which the 7th replay prize is established in which the “first replay” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L1. It is a figure which shows the stop roll of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R when the stop pattern D is selected as the stop pattern of the middle reel 32M, and the stop pattern F is selected as the stop pattern of the right reel 32R. FIG. 59 (a) is a stop roll in the previous game, FIG. 59 (b) is a stop roll at the end of the rotation effect of the first set, and FIG. 59 (c) is a stop roll in the second set. It is a stop roll at the end of the rotation effect, and FIG. 59 (d) is a stop roll at the end of the third set of rotation effect. If the "Large 7" symbol did not stop in the display window in the previous game, the "Large 7" symbol will be displayed in the display window even in the rotation effect, as shown in FIGS. 59 (b) to 59 (d). Does not stop inside. By the way, in this slot machine 10, 18 combinations of symbols for winning the 7th replay prize are set (see FIG. 10), but the "upper 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is the middle line L1. Except for the combination of stopping at the top, the "Large 7" symbol does not stop in the display window regardless of which stop pattern is selected.

Returning to the explanation of the rotation effect processing, in step S3403, it is determined whether or not the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has reached the normal speed, and the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has become the normal speed. If not, wait until the normal speed is reached. When the rotation speeds of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reach the normal speed, it means that the rotation effect is completed. Therefore, the freeze flag is cleared in step S3404, and this process is terminated. In the rotation start process (see step S402, FIG. 16) when the rotation effect is performed, since the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are already rotating at the normal speed, the process of resetting the weight time and each of them. A process of turning on and displaying a lamp (not shown) of the stop switches 42 to 44 is performed.

Next, the process performed by the display control device 81 at the time of the freeze effect will be described.

FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the process during freezing. The freeze processing is performed when a freeze command is received from the main control device 101.

In step S3501, the information indicated by the received freeze command, that is, the number of slips in each set of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stored. In step S3502, the festival game number addition process is performed.

In the festival game number addition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 61, 1 is set as the number of sets in step S3601. In step S3602, the number of slips in the first set of the left reel 32L is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the player has won the festival game number addition lottery. Specifically, in the festival game number addition lottery when the number of sets is 1, it is determined whether or not the number of slips is 21, and when it is 21, it is determined that the player has won. Further, when the slip number indicates that the reverse rotation is performed, it is determined whether or not the subtraction result obtained by subtracting 1 from the slip number is 21. If the lottery for adding the number of festival games is won, 10 is added to the value of the number of festival games counter in step S3603, and then the process proceeds to step S3604. If the lottery for adding the number of festival games is not won, step S3604 is performed as it is. Proceed to. In step S3604, the number of slips in the first set of the middle reel 32M is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the lottery for adding the number of festival games has been won. The method of determining the success or failure of the festival game number addition lottery is the same as in the case of the left reel 32L. If the lottery for adding the number of festival games is won, 10 is added to the value of the number of festival games counter in step S3605, and then the process proceeds to step S3606. If the lottery for adding the number of festival games is not won, step S3606 is performed as it is. Proceed to. In step S3606, the number of slips in the first set of the right reel 32R is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the lottery for adding the number of festival games has been won. The method of determining the success or failure of the festival game number addition lottery is the same as in the case of the left reel 32L. If the lottery for adding the number of festival games is won, 10 is added to the value of the number of festival games counter in step S3607, and then the process proceeds to step S3608. If the lottery for adding the number of festival games is not won, step S3608 is performed as it is. Proceed to.

In step S3608, it is determined whether or not the result of the present festival game number addition lottery was won in all reels 32L, 32M, 32R. If all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are won, 30 is added to the value of the festival game number counter in step S3609, and then the process proceeds to step S3610. If at least one reel is not won, the game proceeds to step S3610. , Proceed to step S3610 as it is. In step S3610, it is determined whether or not the number of sets is 3. If the number of sets is not 3, the number of sets is updated by 1 in step S3611, and then the process returns to step S3602. In the festival game number addition lottery in the second set, the number of slips in the first set of the corresponding reels and the number of slips in the second set of the corresponding reels are added, and it is determined whether or not the addition result is 42. To do. Then, when the addition result is 42, it is determined that the player has won. In the festival game number addition lottery in the third set, the number of slips in the first set of the corresponding reel, the number of slips in the second set of the corresponding reel, and the number of slips in the third set of the corresponding reel are added. , It is determined whether or not the addition result is 63. Then, when the addition result is 63, it is determined that the player has won.

When the number of sets is 3, it means that the lottery for adding the number of festival games has been completed for all reels 32L, 32M, 32R of the first to third sets, so this process is terminated as it is.

Returning to the explanation of the process during freezing, when the process of adding the number of festival games is completed, the process proceeds to step S3503, and the stop result in the previous game is the "large 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in the display window. It is determined whether or not it was a stop roll. If the "large 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is a stop roll that stops in the display window, the corresponding effect is started as an additional display effect in step S3504, and this process is completed.

FIG. 62 is a diagram showing an example of the corresponding effect.

In the corresponding effect, when each reel 32L, 32M, 32R starts rotating, as shown in FIG. 62A, if the "large 7" symbol stops in the display window, the number of festival games may be added. It is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. After that, when the left reel 32L is stopped, the number of additional games is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. For example, when the "Large 7" symbol on the left reel 32L stops in the display window, 10G is added as shown in FIG. 62 (b), and 10G, which is the cumulative number of additional games in the freeze effect, is set. , Is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. When the right reel 32R is stopped, the number of additional games is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 as in the case where the left reel 32L is stopped. For example, when the "Large 7" symbol on the right reel 32R stops in the display window, 10G is added as shown in FIG. 62 (c), and the total number of additional games in the freeze effect is 20G. , Is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. When the middle reel 32M is stopped, the number of additional games is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 as in the case where the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R are stopped. For example, when the "large 7" symbol of the medium reel 32M stops in the display window, 10G is added as shown in FIG. 62 (d), and the "large 7" of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R is added. 30G is added based on the symbol stopped in the display window, and 60G, which is the cumulative number of additional games in the freeze effect, is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. If the "Large 7" symbol does not stop in the display window, the number of festival games will not be added based on the stop of the corresponding reel (specifically, "Sorry 0G" is displayed). , And the cumulative number of additional games in the freeze effect are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65.

Since three sets of rotation effects are performed in the freeze effect, the above-mentioned corresponding effects are performed in each rotation effect. Then, when the rotation effect of the three sets is completed, the cumulative number of games added between the first set and the third set is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65.

Returning to the explanation of the process during freezing, if it is determined in step S3503 that the "large 7" symbol of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not a stop roll that stops in the display window, the process proceeds to step S3505 and an additional display is made. A non-compliant effect is started as an effect, and this process is finished.

FIG. 63 is a diagram showing an example of a non-corresponding effect. The stop patterns of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the example shown in FIG. 63 are the same as those shown in FIG. 62.

In the non-corresponding effect, when each reel 32L, 32M, 32R starts to rotate, as shown in FIG. 62A, a young character with a mallet and a "7" symbol placed on a piece of wood Is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. After that, when the left reel 32L is stopped, as shown in FIG. 62B, the appearance of the young character swinging a mallet is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. At this time, no information regarding the addition of the number of festival games is displayed. When the right reel 32R is stopped, as shown in FIG. 62 (c), the auxiliary display unit 65 displays that the young character hits a piece of wood with a mallet. At this time as well, no information regarding the addition of the number of festival games is displayed. After that, the auxiliary display unit 65 displays that an image imitating the "7" symbol falls to the ground and sways, and when the right reel 32R is stopped, "7" is shown as shown in FIG. 62 (d). It is displayed that the image imitating the pattern stabilizes while standing on the ground, a happy youth character, and that 60G is added. If all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are out of the lottery for adding the number of festival games, a statue imitating the "7" pattern will lie on the ground, a disappointed youth character, and the word "sorry". , Is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. In other words, if the number of festival games is not added in the corresponding set, the non-corresponding effect does not directly notify that the number of additional games is 0, but indirectly notifies by the character "sorry". ..

Since three sets of rotation effects are performed in the freeze effect, the above-mentioned non-corresponding effects are performed in each rotation effect. Then, when the rotation effect of the three sets is completed, the cumulative number of games added between the first set and the third set is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. However, when the cumulative number of additional games is 0, the cumulative number of additional games is not displayed, and only the disappointed youth character is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65.

Next, the effect determination process performed by the display control device 81 in the second addition mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 64.

In step S3701, it is determined whether or not the chance replay A or the chance replay B has been won. If the chance replay A and the chance replay B have not been won, the process proceeds to step S3702, and it is determined whether or not the chance replay C has been won. If the chance replay C is won, the process proceeds to step S3703, and it is determined whether or not the freeze command has been received. If the chance replay A or the chance replay B is won, or if the chance replay C is won but the freeze command is not received, the process proceeds to step S3704, the large 7 production is started, and the main process is completed. If you win Chance Replay C and receive a freeze command, it means that a freeze effect will be performed in this game. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S3705, the large 7 effect is started after the freeze effect is completed, and the present process is completed. If none of Chance Replay A, Chance Replay B, and Chance Replay C has been won, this process ends as it is.

Here, the gaming state in the second addition mode will be described again.

The second addition mode shifts to the case where the seventh re-game is won. The 7th replay is set as a winning combination only in the chance replay C of each lottery table, and the winning combination of the chance replay C is only the 7th replay. Therefore, when the 7th re-game is won, the 7th re-game prize is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. As a result, the gaming state in the first game that shifts to the second addition mode is the fourth RT state. In the 4th RT state, when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order, the 6th re-game winning is established when the chance replay B is won, and the game state shifts to the 3rd RT state. In the 3rd RT state, when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order, the 5th re-game winning is established when the chance replay A is won, and the game state shifts to the 2nd RT state. , When the chance replay C is won, the 7th re-game prize is established and the game state shifts to the 4th RT state. When the game state shifts to the second RT state, the second addition mode ends and the festival mode shifts to the festival mode. Therefore, in the second addition mode, the player stays in the 4th RT state or the 3rd RT state, and the second addition mode ends when the transition of the gaming state of the 4th RT state → the 3rd RT state → the 2nd RT state occurs. It will be.

By the way, in the large 7 effect, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies that the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated aiming at the “large 7” symbol. Then, when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the "upper 7" symbol or the "lower 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, if the chance replay C is won, all reels are used. The "Large 7" symbol of 32L, 32M, 32R stops in the display window, and if Chance Replay A or Chance Replay B is won, the "Large 7" symbol of one reel does not stop in the display window (Fig.) 9. See Fig. 10).

More specifically, when Chance Replay C is won, the "upper 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L1 regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. , All reels 32L, 32M, 32R "Large 7" symbols stop in the display window. When the chance replay B is won, when the right stop switch 44 is operated last, the combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "upper 7" symbol, and the "watermelon" symbol stops on the middle line L1 and the left reel 32L. And while the "Large 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M stops in the display window, the "Large 7" symbol on the right reel 32R does not stop in the display window. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated last, the combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "cherry" symbol, and the "upper 7" symbol stops on the middle line L1, and the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R are "large". While the "7" symbol stops in the display window, the "large 7" symbol of the medium reel 32M does not stop in the display window. If you win the chance replay A, when you operate the right stop switch 44 last, you can see the combination of "upper 7" symbol, "upper 7" symbol, "red bell" symbol or "upper 7" symbol, "upper 7". The combination of the symbol and the "white bell" symbol stops on the middle line L1, and the "large 7" symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M stops in the display window, while the "large 7" symbol of the right reel 32R stops. Does not stop in the display window. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated last, the "upper 7" symbol, "red bell" symbol, "upper 7" symbol combination or "upper 7" symbol, "white bell" symbol, "upper 7" symbol The combination of the above stops on the middle line L1, and the "large 7" symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops in the display window, while the "large 7" symbol of the middle reel 32M does not stop in the display window.

When the "Large 7" symbol of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R stops in the display window, as shown in FIG. 65 (b), the "Large 7" symbol is displayed before the end of the second addition mode. The auxiliary display unit 65 notifies that there are two more chances to aim at. On the other hand, when the "large 7" symbol of one reel does not stop in the display window, and if the gaming state at that time is the 4th RT state, the second addition is made as shown in FIG. 65 (c). The auxiliary display unit 65 notifies that there is one more chance to aim at the "large 7" symbol before the mode ends. On the other hand, when the gaming state at that time is the third RT state, as shown in FIG. 65 (d), the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies that the second addition mode ends.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, in addition to increasing the number of medals owned under the bonus state, the slot machine 10 is configured to increase the number of medals owned in the festival mode. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the main control device 101 estimates the display mode at that time and estimates that it is the festival mode, the ART signal, which is one of the jackpot signals, is output from the external centralized terminal board 121. It has become. Hereinafter, the processing performed by the main control device 101 when setting the ART signal will be described.

FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the external signal setting process. The external signal setting process is performed when the reel is stopped in the reel control process (see step S411, FIG. 16).

In step S3801, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is any of the second RT state to the fourth RT state, and if it is not in any of the RT states, the present process is terminated as it is. If the current gaming state is any of the second RT state to the fourth RT state, the process proceeds to step S3802, and it is determined whether or not the bell has been won. If the bell is not won, this process is terminated as it is, and if the bell is won, it is determined in step S3803 whether or not the number of reels currently stopped is one. If the number of reels currently stopped is two or three, the present process is terminated as it is, and if the number of reels is one, the operation determination process shown in steps S3804 to S3811 is performed, and then the present process is performed. End the process.

In the operation determination process, it is determined in step S3804 whether or not the operation of the stop switch is a correct operation. More specifically, when the winning combination is any of the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, it is determined whether or not the left reel 32L is stopped, and the winning combination is the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4. If it is either, it is determined whether or not the middle reel 32M is stopped, and if the winning combination is any of the right bell 1 to the right bell 4, whether or not the right reel 32R is stopped. Is determined. That is, in step S3804, it is determined whether or not an operation capable of establishing a small winning combination prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, more specifically, an operation capable of being notified by the display control device 81 has been performed. If the operation of the stop switch is a correct answer operation, the process proceeds to step S3805, and it is determined whether or not the value of the correct answer counter for counting the number of correct answer operations is smaller than 4. If the value of the correct answer counter is 4 or more, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the correct answer counter is smaller than 4, 1 is added to the value of the correct answer counter in step S3806. After that, in step S3807, it is determined whether or not the value of the correct answer counter is 4. If the value of the correct answer counter is not 4, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the correct answer counter is 4, the ART first signal of the external centralized terminal plate 121 is switched to the ON state in step S3808. After that, in step S3809, the ART second signal of the external centralized terminal plate 121 is switched to the ON state, and in step S3810, the ART second signal is switched to the OFF state. After that, this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3804 that the correct answer operation has not been performed, the value of the correct answer counter is set to 0 in step S3811, and this process ends.

FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the external signal switching process. The external signal switching process is performed when the gaming state shifts to the first RT state in the RT state transition process (see step S504, FIG. 19).

When the gaming state shifts to the first RT state, the value of the correct answer counter is set to 0 in step S3901 and the ART first signal is switched to the OFF state in step S3902. After that, this process ends.

FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the second external signal switching process. The second external signal switching process is performed in the bonus state process (see step S609, FIG. 25).

In step S4001, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the bonus state. If the state has not shifted to the bonus state, this process is terminated as it is, and if the state shifts to the bonus state, the ART first signal is switched to the OFF state in step S4002, and the value of the correct answer counter is set in step S4003. Is set to 0, and this process is terminated.

As described above, when the correct answer operation is performed four times in a row in the game in which the bell is won in the second RT state, the ART first signal is switched to the ON state. Then, when the gaming state shifts to the first RT state or the bonus state, the ART first signal is switched to the OFF state and the value of the correct answer counter is set to 0. The ART second signal is immediately switched to the OFF state after being switched to the ON state when the correct answer operation is performed four times in a row in the game in which the bell is won under the second RT state.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The lottery for the number of pullback games is performed in the festival mode and the festival preparation mode, and when the lottery for the number of pullback games is won, the number of games that can be played in the subsequent pullback mode is increased. With such a configuration, it is possible to let the player play the games in the festival mode and the festival preparation mode while expecting that the number of games that can be played in the pullback mode increases, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous. It becomes possible to do.

The number of pull-back games is added to the lottery, and the lottery is performed when the lottery is not won. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect that the number of pullback games may increase even if the number of festival games does not increase. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from diminishing the motivation to play when the number of festival games does not increase.

In the additional lottery and the number of withdrawal games lottery, if the winning combination is any of Bell, Cherry A to Cherry C, Watermelon A, Watermelon B, Chance A, and Chance B, the probability of winning is high. With such a configuration, it is possible to infer from the reel stop result that an additional lottery or a drawback game number lottery has been performed, or to strongly expect that the number of festival games and the number of pullback games will increase. , It is possible to preferably suppress the monotonousness of the game. For example, if an additional lottery or a pull-back lottery is performed for each game without being based on the lottery result of the role, it is possible that the player's expectation may decrease when the game is repeatedly played. ..

In the festival lottery in the pullback mode, the probability of winning is higher than in the festival lottery in the normal mode and the chance mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to play the game while strongly expecting to win the pullback game number lottery in the festival mode and the festival preparation mode.

The number of pullback games counter is configured so that 3 or 5 is added in the festival transition process. With such a configuration, even if the lottery for the number of pullback games is not won, it is possible to secure the game in the pullback mode three or five times.

If the festival lottery is won in the pullback mode, the number of remaining games in the previous pullback mode will be taken over to the next pullback mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment in the pullback mode and the festival mode. That is, for example, if the number of games that can be played in the pullback mode becomes very large after winning the pullback game number lottery multiple times and the festival lottery is won with a small number of games after shifting to the pullback mode, the player will be at the festival. Although you should be honestly pleased that you won the lottery, you may have negative feelings such as winning the festival lottery immediately only when the pullback mode is long. If the number of remaining games is not transferred to the next pullback mode, the next pullback mode is short, and the festival lottery is not won in the pullback mode, the player won the festival early last time, but why this time? I feel frustrated that I won't win early, which may significantly reduce my motivation to play. On the other hand, in the configuration in which all the remaining games are handed over to the next pullback mode, even if the festival lottery is won with a small number of games after shifting to the pullback mode, there is a concern that the player will have the negative feelings as described above. There is no. Therefore, in the festival mode, it is possible to play the game while expecting that the number of pullback games will increase, and in the pullback mode, the game is played while expecting to win the festival lottery as soon as possible in one game. It becomes possible to make it. As a result, it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment in the pullback mode and the festival mode.

The 4th RT state is configured to be able to shift from the 2nd RT state. With such a configuration, it is possible to play the game in the second RT state while expecting the player to shift from the second RT state to the fourth RT state which is advantageous to the player. Further, the second RT state can be changed from the third RT state, but the fourth RT state is not changed. With such a configuration, when the gaming state shifts to the 4th RT state, it is possible to shift to the 2nd RT state after passing through the 3rd RT state. In addition, since the 3rd RT state can shift to the 4th RT state, even if the 4RT state shifts to the 3rd RT state, the player is expected to return to the 4th RT state. However, it is possible to play the game in the third RT state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

The combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "upper 7" symbol, and the "upper 7" symbol was set as one of the combinations of the symbols for which the 7th re-game prize was established. Then, the combination of the symbols for which the sixth re-game prize is established includes the combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "upper 7" symbol, the "watermelon" symbol including the two "upper 7" symbols, and the "upper 7". A combination of a symbol, a "cherry" symbol, and a "top 7" symbol was set. The combination of the symbols for which the 5th re-game prize is established includes the combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "upper 7" symbol, the "red bell" symbol including the two "upper 7" symbols, and the "upper 7" symbol. , "Upper 7" symbol, "White bell" symbol combination, "Upper 7" symbol, "Red bell" symbol, "Upper 7" symbol combination, "Upper 7" symbol, "White bell" symbol, "Upper 7" symbol Top 7 ”The combination of symbols was set. With this configuration, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated aiming at the "upper 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the seventh re-operation is performed until the third stop switch is operated. It is possible to make the player expect that the game winning will be established. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the game.

Further, in such a configuration, when the combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "upper 7" symbol, and the "upper 7" symbol stops on the middle line L1, the "upper 7" symbol, the "upper 7" symbol is used in the subsequent game. The game state does not shift to the second RT state until the "upper 7" symbol tempai detachment such as the combination of the symbol and the "watermelon" symbol stops twice on the middle line L1. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new playability of a two-loop game triggered by the combination of the "top 7" symbol, the "top 7" symbol, and the "top 7" symbol, and the game interest is suitably improved. It becomes possible to make it.

Since the configuration is such that an event that wins the chance replay C may occur in the 4th RT state, the game after the combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "upper 7" symbol, and the "upper 7" symbol stops on the middle line L1. In the event, the combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "upper 7" symbol, and the "upper 7" symbol stops again on the middle line L1 before the "upper 7" symbol tempai detachment stops on the middle line L1. It becomes possible to make it. As a result, when the "upper 7" symbol of the two reels stops on the middle line L1, the fourth RT state is expected while expecting whether the "upper 7" symbol of the last reel stops on the middle line L1. It is possible to play the game in the above, and it is possible to suppress the game in the 4th RT state from becoming monotonous. Certainly, in the 4th RT state, it is possible that the event that wins the chance replay C does not occur and only the event that wins the chance replay B can occur. However, in such a configuration, in the game after the combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "upper 7" symbol, and the "upper 7" symbol stops on the middle line L1, the "upper 7" symbol tempai always comes off. Will stop on the middle line L1. It is conceivable that the player may not be able to enjoy the game in the 4th RT state because the player is excessively afraid that the "upper 7" symbol tempai detachment will stop on the middle line L1. In addition, depending on the winning probability of Chance Replay B, the combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "upper 7" symbol, and the "upper 7" symbol stops on the middle line L1, and then the "upper 7" symbol tempai is off the middle line. It is possible that the interval between the number of games until the game stops on L1 will increase, and the game will be delayed. On the other hand, if the configuration is such that an event that wins the chance replay C can occur in the 4th RT state, each of the above concerns can be suitably resolved.

The second addition mode is configured so as not to end when the gaming state shifts to the third RT state, but to end when the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. With such a configuration, the new playability of the two-loop game, which is triggered by the combination of the "top 7" symbol, the "top 7" symbol, and the "top 7" symbol, is emphasized from the display effect side as well. It becomes possible to preferably improve the game entertainment.

In the second addition mode, if any of Chance Replay A to Chance Replay C is won, a large 7 effect is performed to encourage the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the "large 7" symbol. .. With such a configuration, the player is actively taught a new game property of a double loop game property triggered by the combination of the "top 7" symbol, the "top 7" symbol, and the "top 7" symbol. It becomes possible. For example, if one of Chance Replay A to Chance Replay C is won and the 7 major effects are not performed, for example, the "1st replay" symbol, the "1st replay" symbol, and the "1st replay" symbol are used. The combination of symbols stops on the middle line L1 and shifts to the 4th RT state, and the combination of the "second replay" symbol, the "red bell" symbol, and the "white bell" symbol stops on the middle line L1 and the second An event may occur in which the combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "red bell" symbol, and the "upper 7" symbol stops on the middle line L1 to shift to the 3RT state and shift to the second RT state. This is because it is possible that the player may not be able to understand the playability.

The 3rd RT state and the 4th RT state are won with the same probability for each of the small winning combination, the re-gaming, and the bonus, while the winning mode in which the re-gaming privilege is given changes. With such a configuration, even when the gaming state shifts from the 4th RT state to the 3rd RT state, it is possible to give the player the impression that the game is being played under the 4th RT state. Become.

In the freeze effect, the main control device 101 selects the number of slides for three sets for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and the display control device 81 uses the selection result of the main control device 101 to draw a lottery for adding the number of festival games. It was configured to be performed 9 times. By configuring the lottery to add the number of festival games a plurality of times in one game in this way, it is possible to expect the player to increase the number of festival games, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. It will be possible.

In the rotation effect, when the lottery for adding the number of festival games is won, the same stop roll as the stop roll in the previous game is stopped. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player guess whether or not the number of festival games will increase from the stop result.

In the rotation effect, the reels are rotated and stopped 9 times, that is, the same number of times as the number of festival game number addition lottery. With such a configuration, it is possible to notify each result of the festival game number addition lottery through the rotation effect.

The operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not confirmed until the rotation effect is completed, and the rotation effect is such that the reel is stopped without being based on the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44. With such a configuration, even if the stop roll is not confirmed and the symbol that has reached the specified position of the rotating reel is not confirmed, the festival game number addition lottery is performed. If you win, you can stop the same stop roll as the stop roll in the previous game. That is, if the reels corresponding to the output of a predetermined number of excitation pulses after the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated are configured to be stopped, the stop result changes depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Because. In addition, by not confirming the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 until the rotation effect is completed, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is invalidated, so that the number of festival games is increased for the player. It becomes possible to expect.

In the rotation effect, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is rotated at a constant speed at a rotation speed that is half of the rotation speed in a normal game (that is, a game in which a stop command can be generated). With such a configuration, it is possible to expect the player to increase the number of festival games because the rotation speed of the reel is slower than usual.

If the previous winning combination was Chance Replay C, a freeze lottery was performed to determine whether or not to perform a freeze effect, and if the freeze lottery was won, a freeze effect was performed at the start of the game. With such a configuration, it is possible to stop or not stop the "Large 7" symbol in the display window without confirming the stop result in the previous game. That is, in the game in which the chance replay C is won, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped so that the seventh replay symbol is stopped on the effective line. That is, in the game in which the chance replay C is won, the stop result is limited to the one including the seventh replay symbol.

If the chance replay C is won for two games in a row, a freeze lottery will be held. With such a configuration, even if the main control device 101 does not know the display mode as in the slot machine 10, it is possible to execute the freeze effect in the second addition mode.

If any of Chance Replay A to Chance Replay C is won in the second addition mode, a large 7 effects will be produced. With such a configuration, when the chance replay C is won, the probability that the stop roll of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes the stop roll in which the "large 7" symbol stops in the display window is increased. It becomes possible.

In the additional display effect, if the stop roll in the previous game is a stop roll in which the "large 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops in the display window, the "large 7" symbol is in the display window. It is configured to notify that the number of festival games will be added if it stops at, and to display the number of additional games each time the "Large 7" symbol stops in the display window. With such a configuration, in a situation where the "Large 7" symbol can be stopped in the display window, the rotation effect is performed while expecting the player to stop the "Large 7" symbol in the display window. It will be possible to gaze at it, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, if the stop result in the previous game is not the stop result in which the "large 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops in the display window, the above-mentioned corresponding effect is not performed. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. That is, if the stop roll in the previous game is not the stop roll in which the "large 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops in the display window, it is the case where the festival game number addition lottery is won. Even if there is, it is impossible to stop the "large 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in the display window. If you have not won all the festival game number addition lottery, you do not have to worry that the player will feel uncomfortable because the festival game number will not be added even if you perform the corresponding production, but the festival game number addition lottery In the situation where even one win is made, the number of additional games is displayed even though the "Large 7" symbol is not stopped in the display window when the corresponding production is performed, and it is possible that the player may feel uncomfortable. Because.

In the additional display effect, if the stop roll in the previous game is not the stop roll in which the "large 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops in the display window, it is not related to the "large 7" symbol. It was configured to perform the corresponding production. In the non-corresponding production, the youth character is directed to see if the image imitating the "7" pattern can be safely landed on the ground from the top of the piece of wood, and if it can be landed safely, an additional game is added. The number is displayed. With this configuration, if the "Large 7" symbol cannot be stopped in the display window, the player is expected that the image imitating the "7" symbol will land safely on the ground. It is possible to pay close attention to the corresponding production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the game in which the bell is won in the second RT state, when the correct answer operation is performed four times in a row, the first ART signal is switched to the ON state. With such a configuration, in a game hall or the like where the slot machine 10 is installed, it is possible to manage information related to the transition to the festival mode through the switching of the ART first signal to the ON state.

Certainly, since the period of staying in the second RT state is long in the festival mode, it is possible to switch the ART first signal to the ON state when the state shifts to the second RT state. However, when the player first operates the right stop switch 44 in the normal mode, the game shifts to the second RT state in the game that wins the transition replay 1 or the transition replay 2 even though the player has not transitioned to the festival mode. An event can occur. This means that it becomes impossible to grasp that the festival mode has been entered in the amusement park or the like where the slot machine 10 is installed. On the other hand, if the correct answer operation is performed four times in a row in the game in which the bell is won in the second RT state, and if the configuration is such that the first ART signal is switched to the ON state, the mode is shifted to the festival mode in the amusement park or the like. It becomes possible to grasp that accurately. Even if the player first operates the right stop switch 44 in the normal mode and the game state shifts to the second RT state, the correct answer is four times in a row in a situation where the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified. This is because it is difficult to operate. In addition to this, when the transition replay 3 to the transition replay 5 are won in the normal mode, the probability of avoiding the transition to the first RT state is one-third, so before performing the correct answer operation four times in a row. This is because the gaming state shifts to the first RT state.

When the gaming state shifts to the first RT state or the bonus state, the ART first signal is switched to the OFF state. With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp whether or not the festival mode is continued through the state of the first ART signal, the end time of the festival mode, and the like in the amusement park or the like.

When the correct answer operation is performed four times in a row in the game in which the bell is won under the second RT state, the ART second signal is switched to the ON state and then immediately switched to the OFF state. With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the start time of the festival mode through the state change of the ART second signal in the amusement park or the like.

The content is not limited to the description of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(1) In the above embodiment, the number of pullback games increases when the lottery for the number of pullback games is won, and the number of pullback games does not change when the lottery for the number of pullback games is not won. The number of pullback games may be reduced if the lottery is not won.

(2) In the above embodiment, the number of withdrawal games is drawn when the additional lottery is not won. However, the lottery for the number of withdrawal games may be performed when the additional lottery is won. The number of pull-back games may be drawn regardless of the result of.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the additional lottery and the number of withdrawal games lottery are performed for each game, but each of the above-mentioned lottery may be performed only when a predetermined combination is won.

(4) In the above embodiment, when the festival lottery is won in the pullback mode, all the remaining games in the previous pullback mode are taken over to the subsequent pullback mode, but a part of the remaining games is The configuration may be inherited. For example, half of the remaining number of games may be taken over. If the number of remaining games is 1 to 10 games, one game is taken over, if the number of remaining games is 11 to 20 games, 13 games are taken over, and if the number of remaining games is 21 to 30 games, 25 games are taken over. The ratio of the number of games to be taken over may change according to the number of remaining games, such as taking over.

(5) In the above embodiment, the freeze lottery is performed when the chance replay C is won for two games in a row. However, when the chance replay C is won in the previous game, the game is in the current game. The freeze lottery may be performed regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination. Even with such a configuration, it is clear that if the freeze effect is performed at the start stage of the game, the same action and effect as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

(6) In the above embodiment, the freeze effect is performed at the start stage of the game, but the reels 32L, 32M, 32M are stopped after all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped based on the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44, respectively. , 32R may be rotated again to produce a freeze effect. In such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the chance replay C has been won in this game, and if the chance replay C has been won, a freeze lottery is performed. It is possible to produce the same action and effect as.

(7) In the above embodiment, when the additional display effect is performed, if the "large 7" symbol of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped in the display window, the corresponding effect is performed, and the "large 7" symbol of at least one reel is displayed. If the "Large 7" symbol is not stopped in the display window, the non-corresponding effect is performed. However, when the "Large 7" symbol is stopped in the display window, the corresponding effect is performed when the reel is rotated. , When the rotation effect of the reel in which the "Large 7" symbol is not stopped in the display window, a non-corresponding effect may be performed. In this way, the configuration may be such that it is determined whether to perform the corresponding effect or the non-corresponding effect for each reel.

(8) In the above embodiment, a freeze command indicating the number of slips of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is transmitted to the display control device 81, but the configuration is not limited to this, and display control is not limited to this configuration. The device 81 may be configured to transmit information that can be used for determining the festival game number addition lottery. For example, in the previous game, assuming that the "Large 7" symbol of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R was a stop roll that stopped in the display window, the "Large 7" symbol stopped in the display window. Regarding the reels and sets for which the number has been selected, information indicating the winning of the festival game number addition lottery (for example, "1") is transmitted, and the "Large 7" symbol does not stop in the display window. May be configured to transmit information (for example, "0") indicating that the lottery for adding the number of festival games has not been won. With such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the freeze command.

(9) In the above embodiment, all reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are configured to perform three sets of rotation effects, but the number of sets for performing rotation effects may be different for each reel. For example, the left reel 32L may perform three sets of rotation effects, the middle reel 32M may perform two sets of rotation effects, and the right reel 32R may perform one set of rotation effects. With such a configuration, the lottery for adding the number of festival games will be performed three times on the left reel 32L, twice on the middle reel 32M, and once on the right reel 32R.

Further, it is not necessary to use all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for the rotation effect, and two reels may be used for the rotation effect.

(10) In the above embodiment, the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 32L → the right reel 32R → the middle reel 32M, and one set of rotation effects is completed. However, the left reel 32L is rotated and stopped three times. The rotation effect of the first set is repeated three times, the rotation effect of the middle reel 32M is repeated three times, the rotation effect of the second set is completed, and the rotation and stop of the right reel 32R is repeated three times. The rotation effect of the set eye may be finished. As described above, it is clear that even if one set of rotation effects is performed using only one reel, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained.

(11) In the above embodiment, when any of Chance Replay A to Chance Replay C is won in the second addition mode, a large 7 effect is performed, but in addition to this, in other display modes as well. It may be configured to perform a large 7 production.

(12) In the above embodiment, when all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are won in the festival game number addition lottery in one set of rotation effects, in addition to the 30 games based on the festival game number addition lottery winning, 30 more games are added. Is added, but the configuration is not limited to this.

For example, when all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are won in the festival game number addition lottery, the number of festival games may be increased by 30 games and the number of pullback games may be increased by 30 games. As described above, the privilege based on the result of the winning / failing judgment performed on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and the privilege given when all the winning / failing judgment results are won may be different. ..

(13) In the above embodiment, when all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are won in the festival game number addition lottery in one set of rotation effects, in the corresponding production, after all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, the festival game Although it is configured to notify that 30G will be added separately from the number addition lottery, it will be notified that 30G will be added separately from the festival game number addition lottery while at least one reel is rotating. It may be configured.

In addition, in the non-compliant production, the total number of festival games to be added (60G) is displayed after all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, but 30G, which is the result of the festival game number addition lottery, and the festival The game number addition lottery may be configured to separately display 30G based on winning all reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

In addition to these, a predetermined sound effect or the like is output while at least one reel is rotating, and all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are won in the festival game number addition lottery (that is, the festival game number addition lottery). It may be configured to suggest that 30G is added separately).

(14) In the above embodiment, the values of the festival game number counter and the pullback game number counter are subtracted each time one game is played, but the value may be subtracted every time the operation order is notified.

(15) In the above embodiment, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified even if the bell is won in the normal mode, and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is always displayed when the bell is won in the festival mode. Although the configuration is set to notify, the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and any configuration may be used as long as the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified more frequently than in the normal mode when the festival mode is entered. However, in such a configuration, it is necessary to have a configuration in which the transition result does not stop even if the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is incorrect.

(16) The combination of each symbol that wins a prize in the above embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the combination of these symbols. In addition, the number of combinations of symbols that can be won is arbitrary.

(17) In the above embodiment, the slot machine provided with the bonus state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the slot machine may not have the bonus state.

(18) In the above embodiment, the configuration including the gaming state classified into the ART state has been described, but the configuration including the gaming state classified into the AT state may be used.

(19) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the start command is generated after three medals have been bet, but the start command is issued even after one bet or two bets. Needless to say, it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, as the privilege to be granted, in addition to the privilege of shifting the game state and the privilege of re-gaming, the privilege of paying out medals is provided, but the configuration is limited to such a configuration. Rather, the configuration may be such that some privilege is given to the player. For example, a prize other than the medal may be paid out instead of the privilege of paying out the medal. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages medals owned by a player by credit, an increase in credited medals corresponds to granting a privilege.

(21) In the above embodiment, a slot machine in which three reels are provided in parallel and one line is provided as an effective line has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having 5 effective lines.

(22) In the above embodiment, a specific example of the slot machine 10 is shown, but it may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, among the slot machines, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having ball throwing and ball payout functions such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a game machine is used instead of a slot machine, only the ball can be treated as a game value in the game hall, which is a game value seen in the current game hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the locations where game machines are installed can be solved.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

Game machine 1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
The first game period transition means (festival mode transition processing function of the display control device 81) for shifting to the first game period (festival mode), and
When the predetermined end condition (festival game number counter = 0) is satisfied in the first game period, the second game period transition means (pull-back mode of the display control device 81) shifts the game period to the second game period (pull-back mode). Migration processing function S2403) and
It is provided with a specific determination means (a pullback game number lottery function in the pullback mode of the display control device 81) for performing a specific determination (pullback game number lottery) during the first game period.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of games that can be played changes during the second game period depending on the determination result of the specific determination means.

According to the game machine, when the predetermined end condition is satisfied in the first game period, the game period shifts to the second game period. A specific determination is made in the first game period, and the number of games that can be played in the second game period changes depending on the result of the specific determination. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player play the game in the first game period while expecting that the number of games that can be played in the second game period increases, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous. It becomes possible to do.

Game machine 2. In the game machine 1, an increase determination means for determining whether or not to increase the number of games that can be played during the first game period during the first game period (additional lottery function in the festival mode of the display control device 81). The specific determination means is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific determination means makes the specific determination based on the increase determination means performing the increase determination.

According to the game machine, in the first game period, an increase determination may be made as to whether or not to increase the number of games that can be played during the first game period. Then, in the game times in which the increase determination is performed, a specific determination may be performed in addition to the increase determination. With such a configuration, the player is expected to change at least one of the number of games that can be played in the first game period and the number of games that can be played in the second game period in one game. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous during the first game period.

Game machine 3. In the game machine 2, the specific determination means performs the specific determination when it is determined that the increase determination means does not increase the number of games.

According to the game machine, a specific determination is made when a determination is made not to increase the number of games that can be played during the first game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to expect the player to change the number of games that can be played during the second game period when the number of games that can be played does not increase during the first game period. .. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from diminishing the motivation to play when the number of games that can be played does not increase during the first game period.

Game machine 4. In any of the game machines 1 to 3, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a specific result (winning), the number of games that can be played during the second game period increases. Game machine.

According to the game machine, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a specific result, the number of games that can be played during the second game period increases. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player play the game in the first game period while expecting that the number of games that can be played in the second game period increases, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous. It becomes possible to do.

Game machine 5. In the game machine 4, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a result other than the specific result, the number of games that can be played does not change during the second game period.

According to the game machine, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a result other than the specific result, the number of games that can be played does not change during the second game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid an event that the player's motivation to play is reduced when the number of games that can be played during the second game period is shortened due to the judgment result of the specific judgment means. It becomes possible to do.

Game machine 6. In any of the game machines 1 to 5, the shift determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the first game period during the second game period (festival lottery function in the pullback mode of the display control device 81). ) Is a game machine.

According to the game machine, in the second game period, a transition determination as to whether or not to shift to the first game period may be performed. With such a configuration, even if the first game period has ended, it is possible to have the player play the game while expecting to return from the second game period to the first game period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

Further, in such a configuration, the probability of returning to the first game period changes depending on the number of games that can be played in the second game period. Therefore, in the first game period, it is possible to play the game while strongly expecting that the number of games that can be played increases in the second game period.

Game machine 7. In any of the game machines 1 to 6, the specific determination means makes the specific determination based on the lottery result of the winning combination.

According to this game machine, a specific determination is made based on the lottery result of the winning combination. With such a configuration, it can be inferred through the stop result of the circulation display means that the specific determination has been made, and the number of games in which the result of the specific determination can be played in the second game period increases from the stop result of the circulation display means. It is possible to strongly expect that the result will be the same, and it is possible to preferably suppress the monotonousness of the game. For example, if a specific determination is made for each game without being based on the result of the lottery of the winning combination, it is possible that the player's expectation may decrease when the game is played repeatedly.

Game machine 8. In any of the game machines 1 to 7, the specified number of times information (3 or 5) is used as the number of times information related to the number of games that can be played in the second game period based on the transition to the first game period. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a number of times information setting means (a function of determining the number of pullback games and an addition function in the festival transition process of the display control device 81).

According to the game machine, based on the transition to the first game period, the specified number of times information is set as the information related to the number of games that can be played in the second game period. With such a configuration, even if the specific determination is not made in the first game period, it is possible to perform the game of the number of times corresponding to the specified number of times information in the second game period.

Game machine 9. In any of the game machines 1 to 8, the number information storage means (pull-back game number counter) for storing the number of times information related to the number of games that can be played during the second game period, and the number of times information storage means store the information. If the second game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number of times information is played, at least a part of the remaining number of games is taken over to the next second game period (display control device 81). A game machine that is equipped with a function that does not clear the number of pullback games counter at the end of the pullback mode.

According to this game machine, if the second game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means is played, at least a part of the remaining number of games is the next second. It will be taken over during the game period. With such a configuration, if the second game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means is played, the player loses the profit originally obtained. It is possible to suppress the feeling of being depressed and diminishing the motivation to play.

Game machine 10. In the game machine 9, the takeover means is a game machine characterized in that all of the remaining number of games can be taken over in the next second game period.

According to this game machine, if the second game period ends before the game of the number of games stored in the number information storage means is played, all the remaining number of games are taken over by the next second game period. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to enjoy the game in the second game period.

In particular, when this configuration is applied to the configuration related to the game machine 6, it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment in the first game period and the second game period. That is, for example, depending on the determination result of the specific determination means, the number of games that can be played in the second game period becomes very large, and after the transition to the second game period, the player returns to the first game period with a small number of games. In this case, it is conceivable that the player may have a negative feeling such as returning to the first game period immediately only when the second game period is long. If the remaining number of games is not carried over to the next second game period, the next second game period is short, and the player does not return to the first game period from the second game period, the player plays the game. It can significantly reduce motivation. On the other hand, in the configuration in which all the remaining number of games is taken over in the next second game period, even if the number of games is small after the transition to the second game period, the game is returned to the first game period. There is no need to worry about the person having the negative feelings mentioned above. Therefore, in the first game period, it is possible to play the game while expecting that the determination result of the specific determination means will result in an increase in the number of games that can be played in the second game period. In the period, it is possible to play the game while expecting to return to the first game period as soon as one game. As a result of the above, it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment in the first game period and the second game period.

Game machine 11. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
A predetermined game period transition means (pull-back mode shift processing function S2403 of the display control device 81) for shifting to the predetermined game period (pull-back mode), and
A number information storage means (counter for the number of pullback games) that stores information on the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period, and
If the predetermined game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means is played, at least a part of the remaining number of games is taken over to the next predetermined game period. (A function that does not clear the pullback game number counter at the end of the pullback mode of the display control device 81).

According to this game machine, if the predetermined game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number information stored in the number information storage means is performed, at least a part of the remaining number of games is the next predetermined game period. Will be taken over by. With such a configuration, if the predetermined game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means is played, the player loses the profit originally obtained. It is possible to suppress feeling and diminishing the motivation to play.

Game machine 12. In the game machine 11, the takeover means is a game machine characterized in that all of the remaining number of games can be taken over in the next predetermined game period.

According to this game machine, if the predetermined game period ends before the game of the number of games stored in the number information storage means is played, all the remaining number of games are taken over by the next predetermined game period. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to enjoy the game during the predetermined game period.

Game machine 13. In the game machine 11 or the game machine 12, the second predetermined game period transition means (festival mode transition processing function of the display control device 81) for shifting from the predetermined game period to the second predetermined game period (festival mode) which is advantageous to the player. ), And the predetermined game period transition means is configured to shift the game period to the predetermined game period when the predetermined end condition (festival game number counter = 0) is satisfied in the second predetermined game period. 2. A gaming machine characterized in that a transition determination means (festival lottery function in the pullback mode of the display control device 81) is provided to determine whether or not to shift to a predetermined game period during the predetermined game period.

According to the present game machine, the predetermined game period shifts to the case where the predetermined end condition is satisfied in the second predetermined game period which is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game period. Then, in the predetermined game period, a transition determination may be made as to whether or not to shift to the second predetermined game period. With such a configuration, even if the second predetermined game period has ended, the player can play the game while expecting to return to the second predetermined game period from the predetermined game period. This makes it possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

Game machine 14. The game machine 13 is provided with specific determination means (drawing game number lottery function in the pullback mode of the display control device 81) for performing a specific determination (pull-back game number lottery) during the second predetermined game period, and determines the specific determination means. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of games that can be played changes depending on the result.

According to the game machine, a specific determination is made in the second predetermined game period, and the number of games that can be played in the predetermined game period changes depending on the result of the specific determination. In such a configuration, the probability of returning to the second predetermined game period changes depending on the number of games that can be played in the predetermined game period. Therefore, in the second predetermined game period, it is possible to play the game while strongly expecting that the number of games that can be played increases during the predetermined game period.

Further, with such a configuration, it is possible to suitably improve the gaming interest in the predetermined gaming period and the second predetermined gaming period. That is, for example, when the number of games that can be played in a predetermined game period becomes very large depending on the judgment result of the specific determination means, and after the transition to the predetermined game period, the game returns to the second predetermined game period with a small number of games. It is conceivable that the player may have a negative feeling such as returning to the second predetermined game period immediately only when the predetermined game period is long. If the remaining number of games is not carried over to the next predetermined game period, the next predetermined game period is short, and the player does not return to the second predetermined game period from the predetermined game period, the player is motivated to play. It can be significantly reduced. On the other hand, in a configuration in which at least a part of the remaining number of games is taken over in the next predetermined game period, even if the number of games is small after the transition to the predetermined game period, the player returns to the second predetermined game period. It is possible to reduce the player's feelings of backward feeling as described above. Therefore, in the second predetermined game period, it is possible to play the game while expecting that the determination result of the specific determination means will result in an increase in the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period. In the above, it is possible to play a game while expecting to return to the second predetermined game period as soon as one game. As a result of the above, it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment during the predetermined game period and the second predetermined game period.

Game machine 15. In the game machine 14, an increase determination means (additional lottery in the festival mode of the display control device 81) for performing an increase determination as to whether or not to increase the number of games that can be played during the second predetermined game period is performed during the second predetermined game period. A gaming machine comprising a function), wherein the specific determination means makes the specific determination based on the increase determination means performing the increase determination.

According to the game machine, in the second predetermined game period, an increase determination may be made as to whether or not to increase the number of games that can be played during the second predetermined game period. Then, in the game times in which the increase determination is performed, a specific determination may be performed in addition to the increase determination. With such a configuration, the player is expected to change at least one of the number of games that can be played during the second predetermined game period and the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period in one game. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous during the second predetermined game period.

Game machine 16. In the game machine 15, the specific determination means performs the specific determination when it is determined that the increase determination means does not increase the number of games.

According to the game machine, a specific determination is made when a determination is made not to increase the number of games that can be played during the second predetermined game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to expect the player to change the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period when the number of games that can be played does not increase during the second predetermined game period. .. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from diminishing his or her willingness to play when the number of games that can be played does not increase during the second predetermined game period.

Game machine 17. In any of the game machines 14 to 16, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a specific result (winning), the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period increases. Machine.

According to the game machine, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a specific result, the number of games that can be played in a predetermined game period increases. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player play the game in the second predetermined game period while expecting that the number of games that can be played in the predetermined game period increases, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous. It becomes possible to do.

Game machine 18. In the game machine 17, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a result other than the specific result, the number of games that can be played does not change during the predetermined game period.

According to this game machine, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a result other than the specific result, the number of games that can be played does not change during the predetermined game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid an event that the player's motivation to play is reduced when the number of games that can be played in a predetermined game period is shortened due to the judgment result of the specific judgment means. It becomes possible.

Game machine 19. In any of the game machines 14 to 18, the specific determination means makes the specific determination based on the lottery result of the combination.

According to this game machine, a specific determination is made based on the lottery result of the winning combination. With such a configuration, it is estimated through the stop result of the circulation display means that the specific determination has been made, and the number of games in which the result of the specific determination can be played in the predetermined game period increases from the stop result of the circulation display means. It is possible to strongly expect the result, and it is possible to preferably suppress the monotonousness of the game. For example, if a specific determination is made for each game without being based on the result of the lottery of the winning combination, it is possible that the player's expectation may decrease when the game is played repeatedly.

Game machine 20. In any of the game machines 14 to 19, based on the transition to the second predetermined game period, the specified number of times information (3 or 5) is used as the number of times information related to the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a number of times information setting means (a function of determining the number of pullback games and an addition function in the festival transition process of the display control device 81).

According to the game machine, based on the transition to the second predetermined game period, the specified number of times information is set as the information related to the number of games that can be played in the predetermined game period. With such a configuration, even if the specific determination is not made during the second predetermined game period, it is possible to perform the game a number of times corresponding to the specified number of times information in the predetermined game period.

Game machine 21. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
As the gaming state, at least a first gaming state (second RT state), a second gaming state (third RT state), and a third gaming state (fourth RT state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Prepare,
The third gaming state has a configuration capable of shifting from the first gaming state and the second gaming state, the second gaming state has a configuration capable of shifting from the third gaming state, and the first gaming state has a configuration capable of shifting from the third gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that the configuration is such that the transition from the second gaming state is possible, but the transition from the third gaming state is not possible.

According to the game machine, the third game state can be shifted from the first game state. With such a configuration, even if the gaming state at that time is the first gaming state, the first is expected to shift from the first gaming state to the third gaming state which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to play a game in a game state. In addition, the first gaming state can be transitioned from the second gaming state, but not from the third gaming state. With such a configuration, when the gaming state shifts to the third gaming state, it is possible to shift to the first gaming state after passing through the second gaming state. In addition, since the second gaming state can shift to the third gaming state, even if the third gaming state shifts to the second gaming state, the gaming state returns to the third gaming state. It is possible to make the player play the game in the second game state while expecting the player.

As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

Game machine 22. In the game machine 21, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result (chance replay A winning) and the combination of the first symbols (combination of the fifth re-game symbols) stops at the effective position, the game state is changed to the above. The first game state transition means (second RT state transition processing function of the main control device 101) for shifting to the first game state and the lottery result of the winning combination become the second result (chance replay B winning), and the first effective position is reached. When the combination of the two symbols (combination of the sixth re-game symbol) is stopped, the second game state transition means (third RT state transition processing function of the main control device 101) that shifts the game state to the second game state, and When the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the third result (chance replay C winning) and the combination of the third symbols (combination of the seventh re-gaming symbols) stops at the effective position, the gaming state shifts to the third gaming state. A third game state transition means (fourth RT state transition processing function of the main control device 101) is provided, and in the first game state, an event in which the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the third result can occur. In the second game state, an event in which the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result and an event in which the lottery result of the winning combination is the third result can occur. In the state, the gaming machine is characterized in that an event in which the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the second result can occur, while the event in which the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the first result does not occur.

According to the game machine, the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result, and when the combination of the first symbols is stopped at the effective position, the game state shifts to the first game state. When the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the second result and the combination of the second symbols stops at the effective position, the gaming state shifts to the second gaming state. When the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the third result and the combination of the third symbols stops at the effective position, the gaming state shifts to the third gaming state. Then, in the first game state, an event may occur in which the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the third result. In the second gaming state, an event in which the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result and an event in which the lottery result of the winning combination is the third result may occur. In the third game state, an event in which the lottery result of the winning combination is the second result may occur, while an event in which the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result does not occur. With such a configuration, the third gaming state shifts from the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the first gaming state shifts from the second gaming state, but does not shift from the third gaming state. It can be configured.

Game machine 23. In the game machine 22, the combination of the third symbols is the first predetermined combination (“upper 7” symbol, “upper 7”) in which the predetermined symbol (“upper 7” symbol) of each cyclic display means stops at the effective position. The combination of the second symbol is the second predetermined symbol (for example, the right reel 32R) of the predetermined circulation display means (for example, the right reel 32R) among the circulation display means. If there is, the "watermelon" symbol) and the predetermined symbol of the other cyclic display means stop at the effective position (the combination of the "upper 7" symbol, the "upper 7" symbol, and the "watermelon" symbol). ), And the combination of the first symbol is the third predetermined symbol of the predetermined circulation display means (for example, "red bell" symbol and "white bell" symbol in the case of the right reel 32R) among the circulation display means. , A third predetermined combination (“top 7” symbol, “top 7” symbol, “red bell” symbol combination, “top 7” symbol, which stops at the effective position with the predetermined symbol of another cyclic display means, Each stop operation means includes a combination of "upper 7" symbol and "white bell" symbol), and the left stop switch 42 → middle is aimed at the "upper 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. When operated by the stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44 in this order), if the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result, the third predetermined combination stops at the effective position, and the winning combination If the lottery result is the second result, the second predetermined combination is stopped at the effective position, and if the lottery result of the combination is the third result, the first predetermined combination is stopped at the effective position. A gaming machine provided with stop control means (reel control processing function of the main control device 101) for stop control of each circulation display means.

According to this game machine, when each stop operation means is operated by a predetermined operation method, if the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result, the third predetermined combination is stopped at the effective position, and the lottery result of the winning combination is the second. If it is a result, the second predetermined combination stops at the effective position, and if the lottery result of the winning combination is the third result, the first predetermined combination stops at the effective position. The first predetermined combination, the second predetermined combination, and the third predetermined combination differ only in the design of the predetermined circulation display means that stops at the effective position. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player operate each stop operation means by the predetermined operation method while expecting that the first predetermined combination stops at the effective position, and the player can actively participate in the game. Is possible.

Further, in such a configuration, when the first predetermined combination is stopped at the effective position, the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state until the first predetermined combination is stopped at the effective position in the order of the second predetermined combination → the third predetermined combination in the subsequent game rounds. do not. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property of a two-loop game property triggered by the first predetermined combination, and it is possible to suitably improve the game fun.

Game machine 24. The gaming machine 23 is characterized in that the third gaming state is configured such that an event in which the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the third result can occur.

According to the game machine, the lottery result of the winning combination can be the third result in the third game state. With such a configuration, in the game round after the first predetermined combination has stopped at the effective position, an event occurs in which the first predetermined combination stops again at the effective position before the second predetermined combination stops at the effective position. It becomes possible. As a result, it becomes possible to play the game in the third gaming state while expecting which of the first predetermined combination and the second predetermined combination stops at the effective position, and the game in the third gaming state becomes monotonous. Can be suppressed.

Game machine 25. In any of the game machines 21 to 24, when the game state shifts to the third gaming state, the predetermined mode transition means (second addition of the display control device 81) shifts to the predetermined mode (second addition mode). A mode transition function) is provided, and the predetermined mode is configured so as not to end when the gaming state shifts to the second gaming state, but to end when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state. A featured game machine.

According to the present gaming machine, when the gaming state shifts to the third gaming state, the mode shifts to a predetermined mode. The predetermined mode does not end when the gaming state shifts to the second gaming state, but ends when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment.

Further, when the configuration related to the game machine 23 is applied to this configuration, when the lottery result of the winning combination is any of the first result to the third result, it is urged to operate the stop operation means by a predetermined operation method. If the configuration is such that a possible effect (large 7 effect) is performed, the stop operation means is operated by a predetermined operation method while expecting which of the first predetermined combination to the third predetermined combination will stop at the effective position. It becomes possible to actively participate in the game by the player.

Game machine 26. In any of the game machine 21 to the game machine 25, as the type of the combination, the game medium granting role type (small role) in which the game medium used for the game is given when the winning is established, and the privilege of re-gaming when the winning is established are provided. The second game state is described as the second game state, which includes a re-game type (re-game) to be given and a special role type (bonus) to which a privilege to shift to a special game state (bonus state) is given when a prize is established. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of winning each combination type is equal to the probability of winning each combination type in the third gaming state.

According to this game machine, in the second game state, the probability of winning the game medium granting role type, the probability of winning the re-game role type, and the probability of winning the special role type are the third game. It is equal to the winning probability of each role type in the state. With such a configuration, even when the gaming state shifts from the third gaming state to the second gaming state, the player is given the impression that the game is being played under the third gaming state. Is possible.

Game machine 27. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
Benefit determination means (stop of main control device 101 in freeze effect) for determining whether or not to grant advantageous benefits (addition of the number of festival games) advantageous to the player for all cyclic display means in one game. A game machine provided with a pattern determination processing function and a festival game number addition processing function of the display control device 81).

According to this game machine, it is determined whether or not to give an advantageous privilege to the player for all the cyclic display means in one game. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform the grant determination a plurality of times in one game. In addition, since the grant determination is performed for all the cyclic display means, it is possible to expect the player to be granted an advantageous privilege each time the cyclic display means stops the circular display of the pattern, and the game can be played. It is possible to suppress monotonization.

Game machine 28. In the game machine 27, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the pattern is set so that the stop roll of the corresponding circulation display means becomes a predetermined stop roll (the same stop roll as before one game). A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a circulation display stop means (a reel stop processing function in a rotation effect of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display of the above.

According to the game machine, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the stop result of the corresponding circulation display means becomes the predetermined stop result. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player guess whether or not the advantageous privilege is given from the stop result of the circulation display means.

Game machine 29. In the game machine 28, the circulation display start means (rotation start function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) for starting the circulation display of the pattern based on the privilege determination means performing the grant determination, and the above. The invalidation means (main control device) that invalidates the operation of the stop operation means from the time when the circulation display start means starts the circulation display of the pattern until the circulation display stop means stops the circulation display of the pattern. A game machine characterized in that it is equipped with (a function of not confirming the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 until the rotation effect of 101 is completed).

According to the game machine, the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated from the start of the circular display of the pattern to the stop of the circular display of the pattern. That is, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped without being based on the operation of the stop operating means. With such a configuration, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the stop result of the corresponding cyclic display means can be set as a predetermined stop result. In addition, since the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated, it is possible to expect the player to be given an advantageous privilege.

Game machine 30. In the game machine 28 or the game machine 29, the privilege determination means determines the grant determination based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is a specific result (chance replay C winning) in which a prize can be established. A featured game machine.

According to this game machine, a grant determination may be made when the lottery result of a winning combination is a specific result in which a prize can be established. In the game round in which the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, when the stop operation means is operated, it is necessary to stop the cyclic display of the symbol so that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped at the effective position. That is, in the game times in which the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, the stop result is limited. Therefore, by configuring the grant determination based on the result of the lottery of the winning combination, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, in the stage before starting the cyclic display of the pattern. It is possible to set the stop roll of the corresponding cyclic display means as a predetermined stop roll without confirming the stop roll.

In addition, in the case of the configuration in which the grant determination is performed in the game round in which the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, the pattern The circulation display may be restarted to make a predetermined stop roll appear, and if the configuration is such that the grant determination is made in the next game round in which the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, the predetermined stop roll may be obtained. After the appearance of, the cyclic display of the pattern may be restarted.

Game machine 31. In any of the game machines 27 to 30, when the corresponding circulation display means stops the circulation display of the pattern based on the determination that the privilege determination means grants the advantage privilege, the advantage privilege A game machine characterized in that it is equipped with a privilege notification means (a function of displaying the number of additional games in the corresponding production) for notifying that the game is granted.

According to the game machine, based on the determination that the advantageous privilege is given, it is notified that the advantageous privilege is given when the corresponding cyclic display means stops the circular display of the pattern. With such a configuration, it is possible to suggest to the player that the grant determination is performed for each cyclic display means.

Game machine 32. In any of the game machines 27 to 30, when the privilege determination means makes the grant determination, the circulation display start means for starting the circulation display of the pattern (rotation start function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101). ), And when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the cycle display of the pattern is made so that the stop roll of the corresponding circulation display means becomes a predetermined stop roll (the same stop roll as before one game). When the privilege determining means determines that the advantageous privilege is not given, the cyclic display stopping means for stopping the cyclic display of the pattern so that the stop result of the corresponding cyclic display means does not become the predetermined stop result. (Reel stop processing function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) and when the privilege determination means performs the grant determination, a predetermined effect (corresponding effect, non-corresponding effect) is performed and the determination result of the privilege determining means is displayed. When the privilege notification means (additional display effect execution function of the display control device 81) and the privilege determination means determine that the advantageous privilege is to be given, the circulation display stop means is one of the predetermined stop rolls. A stop roll determination means (stop roll in the freeze processing of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not it is possible to stop a specific stop roll (a stop roll in which the "large 7" symbol stops in the display window). The privilege notification means includes the eye determination function S3503), and when the stop roll determination means determines that the specific stop roll can be stopped, the corresponding response to the specific stop roll. In addition to performing the effect, the corresponding circulation display means may notify that the advantageous privilege will be given when the circulation display of the pattern is stopped, and the stop roll determination means may stop the specific stop roll. If it is determined that it is impossible, a non-corresponding effect that does not correspond to the specific stop roll is performed, and the advantageous privilege is given after all the cyclic display means have stopped the circular display of the pattern. A gaming machine characterized by notifying.

According to this game machine, when the privilege determination means determines the grant, the cyclic display of the pattern is started. Then, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the stop result of the corresponding circulation display means becomes a predetermined stop result, and when it is determined that the privilege determining means does not grant the advantageous privilege, the corresponding circulation is performed. The stop result of the display means does not become the predetermined stop result. Further, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, it is determined whether or not the circulation display stopping means can stop the specific stop roll which is one kind of the predetermined stop roll. When it is determined that it is possible to stop the specific stop roll, a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop roll is performed, and it is advantageous when the corresponding cyclic display means stops the circular display of the pattern. You will be notified that the benefits will be granted. When it is determined that it is impossible to stop the specific stop roll, a non-corresponding effect that does not correspond to the specific stop roll is performed, and all the cyclic display means stop the circular display of the pattern. It will be notified later that advantageous benefits will be granted. With such a configuration, when it is possible to stop the specific stop roll, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the circular display of the pattern while expecting the player to be notified that the advantageous privilege is given. Therefore, when it is impossible to stop the specific stop result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the non-corresponding effect while expecting the player to be notified that the advantageous privilege is given. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. For example, in a situation where it is impossible to stop a specific stop roll, a corresponding effect is performed corresponding to the specific stop roll, and an advantageous privilege is given when the corresponding cyclic display means stops the circular display of the pattern. This is because it is possible that the player may feel uncomfortable when the notification is given that the advantageous privilege is given even though the specific stop result has not been stopped.

Game machine 33. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
Benefit determination means for determining whether or not to grant advantageous benefits (addition of the number of festival games) advantageous to the player multiple times in one game (stop pattern determination processing function and display of the main control device 101 in the freeze effect) A game machine characterized by having a festival game number addition processing function of the control device 81).

According to this game machine, it is determined whether or not to give an advantageous privilege to the player a plurality of times in one game. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect that the advantageous privilege is given, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

Game machine 34. In the game machine 33, the privilege determination means is a gaming machine characterized in that the grant determination is performed a plurality of times for one circulation display means.

According to the present game machine, since the grant determination is performed a plurality of times for one cyclic display means, it is possible to strongly expect the player to be granted the advantageous privilege.

Game machine 35. In the game machine 34, the cyclic display starting means (main control device 101) for starting the cyclic display of the pattern of the cyclic display means for which the grant determination has been made based on the privilege determination means performing the grant determination. (Rotation start function in rotation effect) and when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the stop result of the circulation display means in which the circulation display start means has started the circulation display of the pattern is a predetermined stop result. When it is determined that the privilege determining means does not grant the advantageous privilege so as to be (the same stop result as before one game), the circulation display means for which the cycle display starting means has started the cycle display of the pattern is stopped. The circulation display start means includes a circulation display stop means (a reel stop processing function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display of the pattern so that the result does not become the predetermined stop result. , A gaming machine characterized in that the cyclic display of the pattern of the circular display means on which the grant determination is performed is started the same number of times as the determination number of the privilege determination means.

According to the game machine, based on the fact that the privilege determination means has made the grant determination, the cyclic display of the pattern of the circulation display means for which the grant determination has been made is started. When the privilege determination means determines that the advantageous privilege is to be given, the circulation display means that has started the circulation display of the pattern stops the circulation display of the pattern so that the stop result becomes a predetermined stop result, and the privilege determination means When it is determined that the advantageous privilege is not given, the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped so that the stop result does not become the predetermined stop result. The cyclic display of such a pattern is performed the same number of times as the number of determinations of the privilege determination means. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player guess each result of the grant determination from the stop result of the circulation display means.

Game machine 36. In the game machine 35, the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated from the time when the circulation display start means starts the circulation display of the pattern until the circulation display stop means stops the circulation display of the pattern. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with invalidation means (a function of not confirming the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 until the rotation effect of the main control device 101 is completed).

According to the game machine, the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated from the start of the circular display of the pattern to the stop of the circular display of the pattern. That is, when the privilege determination means determines the grant, the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped without being based on the operation of the stop operation means. With such a configuration, when the privilege determining means determines that the advantageous privilege is to be given, the stop result can be set as a predetermined stop result. In addition, since the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated, it is possible to expect the player to be given an advantageous privilege.

Game machine 37. In the game machine 35 or the game machine 36, the privilege determination means determines the grant determination based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is a specific result (chance replay C winning) in which a prize can be established. A featured game machine.

According to this game machine, a grant determination may be made when the lottery result of a winning combination is a specific result in which a prize can be established. In the game round in which the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, when the stop operation means is operated, it is necessary to stop the cyclic display of the symbol so that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped at the effective position. That is, in the game times in which the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, the stop result is limited. Therefore, by configuring the grant determination based on the result of the lottery of the winning combination, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, in the stage before starting the cyclic display of the pattern. It is possible to set the stop roll of the corresponding cyclic display means as a predetermined stop roll without confirming the stop roll.

In addition, in the case of the configuration in which the grant determination is performed in the game round in which the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, the pattern The circulation display may be restarted and the predetermined stop result may be stopped. If the configuration is such that the grant determination is made in the next game round when the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, the predetermined stop result is issued. The circulation display of the pattern may be restarted after the stop rolls other than the eyes or the predetermined stop rolls are stopped.

Game machine 38. In any of the game machines 35 to 37, the determination result notification means (the number of additional games in the corresponding effect) that notifies the determination result of the privilege determination means each time the circulation display stop means stops the circulation display of the pattern. A game machine characterized by having a display function).

According to this game machine, when the cyclic display of the pattern is started a plurality of times based on the grant determination by the privilege determination means, the determination result of the privilege determination means is notified every time the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped. To. With such a configuration, it is possible to suggest to the player that the grant determination has been performed a plurality of times for one cyclic display means.

Game machine 39. In any of the game machine 35 to the game machine 37, when the privilege determination means makes the grant determination, the privilege notification means for performing a predetermined effect and notifying the determination result of the privilege determination means, and the privilege determination means. Determines whether or not the circulation display stop means can stop a specific stop roll, which is one of the predetermined stop rolls, when it is determined at least once that the advantageous privilege is given. The privilege notification means includes means, and when the stop roll determination means determines that the specific stop roll can be stopped, the circulation display start means starts the circulation display of the pattern. Each time it is made to perform a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop roll, the circulation display stop means notifies the determination result of the privilege determination means each time the circulation display of the pattern is stopped, and the stop roll determination means. When it is determined that it is impossible to stop the specific stop roll, the circulation display start means does not correspond to the specific stop roll when starting the first cyclic display of the pattern. It is characterized in that the corresponding effect is started, and after the circulation display stop means stops the circulation display of the pattern the same number of times as the determination number of the privilege determination means, it is notified whether or not the advantageous privilege is given. Game machine.

According to this game machine, if it is determined at least once that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, is it possible for the second circulation display stopping means to stop the specific stop roll which is one kind of the predetermined stop roll? Judge whether or not. Then, when it is determined that it is possible to stop the specific stop roll, each time the second cyclic display start means starts the circular display of the pattern, a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop roll is performed, and the corresponding effect is performed. Every time the second cyclic display stop means stops the circular display of the pattern, the determination result of the privilege determination means is notified. In addition, when it is determined that it is impossible to stop the specific stop roll, the second cyclic display start means does not correspond to the specific stop roll when starting the first circular display of the pattern. The non-corresponding effect is started, and after the second cyclic display stop means stops the circular display of the pattern the same number of times as the determination number of the privilege determination means, it is notified whether or not the advantageous privilege is given. With such a configuration, when it is possible to stop the specific stop roll, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the circular display of the pattern while expecting the player to be notified that the advantageous privilege is given. Therefore, when it is impossible to stop the specific stop result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the non-corresponding effect while expecting the player to be notified that the advantageous privilege is given. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. For example, in a situation where it is impossible to stop the specific stop roll, a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop roll is performed, and when the cyclic display means stops the circular display of the pattern, an advantageous privilege is given. This is because, in the case of notification, it is possible that the player may feel uncomfortable with the notification that the advantageous privilege is given even though the specific stop result has not been stopped.

Game machine 40. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
An effect start determination means (freeze lottery function of the main control device 101) for determining whether or not to start a specific effect (freeze effect), and
When the effect start determination means determines to start the specific effect, the stop result of the circulation display means is the specific stop result (the stop result in which the "large 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops in the display window. ), And the stop result determination means (stop roll determination function S3503 in the freeze processing of the display control device 81).
When the stop result determination means determines that the specific stop result is the specific stop result, the first specific effect (corresponding effect) is started, and when the stop result determination means determines that the specific stop result is not the specific stop result, the first specific effect A game machine characterized in that it is provided with an effect starting means (a corresponding effect start function of the display control device 81, a non-compatible effect start function) for starting a second specific effect (non-compatible effect) having different effect contents.

According to the game machine, when the specific effect is started, it is determined whether or not the stop result of the circulation display means is the specific stop result. Then, if it is a specific stop result, the first specific effect is started, and if it is not the specific stop result, a second specific effect whose production content is different from that of the first specific effect is started. With such a configuration, it is possible to diversify specific productions and improve the interest of the game.

Game machine 41. In the game machine 40, the cyclic display start means (rotation start function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) for starting the circular display of the pattern when the specific effect is started, and the circular display start means for the pattern are The circulation display stop means (reel stop processing function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display of the pattern when the circulation display is started, and the circulation display stop means determines the stop result. Only when it is determined that the means is the result of the specific stop, the specific pattern (“large 7” symbol) can be stopped within a range visible to the player, and the effect starting means is the above-mentioned effect starting means. A gaming machine characterized in that, as a first specific effect, an effect related to the specific pattern is started, and as a second specific effect, an effect unrelated to the specific pattern is started.

According to this game machine, in a situation where it is possible to stop a specific pattern within a range visible to the player, an effect related to the specific pattern is started, and the specific pattern is stopped within a range visible to the player. In a situation where it is impossible to make it, a production unrelated to the specific pattern is started. With such a configuration, in a situation where the specific pattern can be stopped within a visible range from the player, the pattern is cyclically displayed while expecting the player to stop the specific pattern within a visible range. In a situation where it is not possible to stop the specific pattern within a range visible to the player, it is possible to have the player gaze at the progress of the second specific effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Game machine 42. In the game machine 41, a privilege determination means (stop pattern determination processing function and display control of the main control device 101 in the freeze effect) for determining whether or not to grant an advantageous privilege (addition of the number of festival games) advantageous to the player. The device 81 is provided with a festival game number addition processing function), and the effect starting means is provided with the advantageous privilege as the first specific effect if the specific pattern is stopped within a range visible to the player. A game machine characterized by making suggestions.

According to this game machine, in a situation where a specific pattern can be stopped within a range visible to the player, an advantageous privilege is given if the specific pattern is stopped within a range visible to the player. Suggestions are made. With such a configuration, in a situation where it is possible to stop a specific pattern within a range that can be seen by the player, the player is expected to be given an advantageous privilege, and the cyclic display of the pattern is watched. Is possible. On the other hand, if the above suggestion is made in a situation where it is impossible to stop the specific pattern within a range visible to the player, the player may feel uncomfortable. This is because when the privilege determining means determines that the advantageous privilege is given, an event occurs in which the advantageous privilege is given even though the specific pattern does not stop within the range visible to the player. Therefore, in a situation where it is impossible to stop the specific pattern within the range visible to the player, it is suggested that advantageous benefits will be given through the effect result by starting the effect unrelated to the specific pattern. It becomes possible to solve the above-mentioned concerns suitably.

Game machine 43. In the game machine 41 or the game machine 42, the operation of the stop operation means from the time when the circulation display start means starts the circulation display of the pattern until the circulation display stop means stops the circulation display of the pattern. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with an invalidation means (a function of not confirming the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 until the rotation effect of the main control device 101 is completed).

According to the game machine, the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated from the start of the circular display of the pattern to the stop of the circular display of the pattern. That is, when performing a specific effect, the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped without being based on the operation of the stop operation means. With such a configuration, even though the first specific effect is started, there is an event that it becomes impossible to stop the specific pattern within a range visible to the player due to the operation timing of the player's stop operation means. It is possible to avoid the occurrence.

Game machine 44. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
The first game state transition means (first RT state shift function of the main control device 101) for shifting to the first game state (first RT state), and
With the second game state transition means (second RT state to fourth RT state transition function of the main control device 101) that shifts from the first game state to the second game state (second RT state to fourth RT state) that is advantageous to the player. ,
An operation method notification means (operation order notification function of the display control device 81) for notifying an operation method (operation order) capable of establishing a prize based on a predetermined result (bell winning) of the lottery result of the winning combination. )When,
The first mode transition means (normal mode transition function of the display control device 81) for shifting to the first mode (normal mode), and
A second mode transition means (festival mode transition function of the display control device 81) for shifting to the second mode (festival mode) in which the operation method notification means notifies the operation method higher than the first mode.
A game state determination means (a game state determination function in the external signal setting process of the main control device 101) for determining the game state, and
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the winning combination is the predetermined result under the second gaming state, the operation method determining means (correct answer operation determining function of the main control device 101) for determining the operating method of the stop operating means. ,
A number storage means (correct answer counter of the main control device 101) that stores the number of times that the operation method determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated by an operation method (correct answer operation) that can be notified by the operation method notification means.
When the operation method determining means determines that the stop operating means has been operated by an operation method (incorrect answer operation) that the operation method notifying means does not notify, the number of times stored in the number storage means is set to the initial number (0). The changing means to be changed (correct answer counter initialization function S3811 of the main controller 101) and
When the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage means reaches a predetermined number of times (4), the state of the external output possible signal (ART first signal) that can be output to the outside of the game machine is changed to the first state (ON state). A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a signal state setting means (ART first signal ON function of the main control device 101) to be set to.

According to the game machine, the operation method of the stop operation means is determined based on the fact that the lottery result of the winning combination is a predetermined result under the second game state. The number of times storage means stores the number of times that the operation method determining means determines that the stop operation means has been operated by an operation method that can be notified by the operation method notification means. Further, when the operation method determining means determines that the stop operation means has been operated by an operation method that is not notified by the operation method notification means, the number of times stored in the number storage means is changed to the initial number. Then, when the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage means reaches a predetermined number of times, the state of the external output possible signal that can be output to the outside of the game machine is set to the first state. With such a configuration, in the second mode, the ratio of the operation method notification means notifying the operation method is higher than in the first mode, so that the number of times stored in the number storage means is more likely to be the specified number of times. It becomes possible. Further, in the first mode, the ratio of the operation method notification means notifying the operation method is lower than that in the second mode, and the operation method determining means determines that the stop operation means is operated by the operation method not notified by the operation method notification means. In this case, since the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage means is changed to the initial number of times, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage means becomes a predetermined number of times.

As a result of the above, it is possible to set the state of the external output possible signal to the first state when shifting to the special game period composed of the second game state and the second mode, and the game hall where the game machine is installed, etc. It becomes possible to manage information related to the special game period in.

Game machine 45. In the game machine 44, when the game state shifts to the first game state after the state of the external output possible signal becomes the first state, the state of the external output possible signal is changed to the second state (OFF state). A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a signal state switching means (first ART signal OFF function of the main control device 101) for switching to.

According to the game machine, when the game state shifts to the first game state after the state of the external output possible signal becomes the first state, the state of the external output possible signal is switched to the second state. With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the end time of the special game period at the game hall or the like where the game machine is installed.

Game machine 46. In the game machine 44 or the game machine 45, when the state of the external output possible signal becomes the first state, the external output is possible until the game state shifts to a game state other than the second game state. A gaming machine comprising a holding means for holding a signal state (a function of holding an ON state of an ART first signal until the main control device 101 shifts to a first RT state or a bonus state).

According to this game machine, when the state of the external output possible signal is in the first state, the state of the external output possible signal is in the first state until the game state shifts to a game state other than the second game state. It is kept as it is. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to grasp that the special game period is continuing through the state of the external output possible signal remaining in the first state in the game hall or the like where the game machine is installed. ..

Game machine 47. In any of the game machines 44 to 46, when the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage means reaches the specified number of times, a second external output possible signal (ART second signal) that can be output to the outside of the game machine. 2nd signal state setting means (ART 2nd signal setting function of the main control device 101) that sets the state of 3 to the 3rd state (ON state) and switches to the 4th state (OFF state) in the game times in which the 3rd state is set. ) Is a game machine.

According to this game machine, when the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage means reaches the specified number of times, the second external output possible signal is set to the third state, and the second external output possible signal is set to the third state in the game times set to the third state. It can be switched to 4 states. With such a configuration, in a game hall or the like where a game machine is installed, it is possible to grasp the start time of the special game period through the state change of the second external output possible signal, and through the state of the external output possible signal. It becomes possible to grasp whether or not the special game period is continued.

Game machine 48. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a game machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
Benefit determination means (stop of main control device 101 in freeze effect) for determining whether or not to grant advantageous benefits (addition of the number of festival games) advantageous to the player for all cyclic display means in one game. Pattern determination processing function and festival game number addition processing function of display control device 81),
When the result of the grant determination is the result of granting the advantageous privilege in all the cyclic display means, the second advantageous privilege granting means (freeze) for granting the second advantageous privilege (addition of the number of festival games) advantageous to the player. A gaming machine characterized in that the display control device 81 in the production is provided with a festival game number 30 addition function S3609).

According to this game machine, it is determined whether or not to give an advantageous privilege to the player for all the cyclic display means in one game. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform the grant determination a plurality of times in one game. Further, since the grant determination is performed for all the cyclic display means, it is possible to make the player expect that the advantageous privilege is given each time the cyclic display means stops the circular display of the pattern. In addition, if the result of the grant determination is the result of granting the advantageous privilege in all the cyclic display means, the second advantageous privilege that is advantageous to the player is given in addition to the advantageous privilege. It is possible to play the game while expecting that the second advantageous privilege is given together.

As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

Game machine 49. In the game machine 48, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the pattern is set so that the stop roll of the corresponding circulation display means becomes a predetermined stop roll (the same stop roll as before one game). A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a circulation display stop means (a reel stop processing function in a rotation effect of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display of the above.

According to the game machine, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the stop result of the corresponding circulation display means becomes the predetermined stop result. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player guess whether or not the advantageous privilege is given, and further, whether or not the second advantageous privilege is also given from the stop result of the cyclic display means.

Game machine 50. In the game machine 49, the circulation display start means (rotation start function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) for starting the circulation display of the pattern based on the privilege determination means performing the grant determination, and the above. The invalidation means (main control device) that invalidates the operation of the stop operation means from the time when the circulation display start means starts the circulation display of the pattern until the circulation display stop means stops the circulation display of the pattern. A game machine characterized in that it is equipped with (a function of not confirming the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 until the rotation effect of 101 is completed).

According to the game machine, the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated from the start of the circular display of the pattern to the stop of the circular display of the pattern. That is, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped without being based on the operation of the stop operating means. With such a configuration, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the stop result of the corresponding cyclic display means can be set as a predetermined stop result. In addition, since the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated, it is possible to expect the player to be given an advantageous privilege.

Game machine 51. In the game machine 49 or the game machine 50, the privilege determination means determines the grant determination based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is a specific result (chance replay C winning) in which a prize can be established. A featured game machine.

According to this game machine, a grant determination may be made when the lottery result of a winning combination is a specific result in which a prize can be established. In the game round in which the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, when the stop operation means is operated, it is necessary to stop the cyclic display of the symbol so that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped at the effective position. That is, in the game times in which the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, the stop result is limited. Therefore, by configuring the grant determination based on the result of the lottery of the winning combination, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, in the stage before starting the cyclic display of the pattern. It is possible to set the stop roll of the corresponding cyclic display means as a predetermined stop roll without confirming the stop roll.

In addition, in the case of the configuration in which the grant determination is performed in the game round in which the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, the pattern The circulation display may be restarted to make a predetermined stop roll appear, and if the configuration is such that the grant determination is made in the next game round in which the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, the predetermined stop roll may be obtained. After the appearance of, the cyclic display of the pattern may be restarted.

Game machine 52. In any of the game machines 48 to 51, when the corresponding circulation display means stops the circulation display of the pattern based on the determination that the privilege determination means grants the advantage privilege, the advantage privilege A game machine characterized in that it is equipped with a privilege notification means (a function of displaying the number of additional games in the corresponding production) for notifying that the game is granted.

According to the game machine, based on the determination that the advantageous privilege is given, it is notified that the advantageous privilege is given when the corresponding cyclic display means stops the circular display of the pattern. With such a configuration, it is possible to suggest to the player that the grant determination is performed for each cyclic display means.

Game machine 53. In any of the game machines 48 to 51, when the privilege determination means makes the grant determination, the circulation display start means for starting the circulation display of the pattern (rotation start function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101). ), And when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the cycle display of the pattern is made so that the stop roll of the corresponding circulation display means becomes a predetermined stop roll (the same stop roll as before one game). When the privilege determining means determines that the advantageous privilege is not given, the cyclic display stopping means for stopping the cyclic display of the pattern so that the stop result of the corresponding cyclic display means does not become the predetermined stop result. (Reel stop processing function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) and when the privilege determination means performs the grant determination, a predetermined effect (corresponding effect, non-corresponding effect) is performed and the determination result of the privilege determining means is displayed. When the privilege notification means (additional display effect execution function of the display control device 81) and the privilege determination means determine that the advantageous privilege is to be given, the circulation display stop means is one of the predetermined stop rolls. A stop roll determination means (stop roll in the freeze processing of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not it is possible to stop a specific stop roll (a stop roll in which the "large 7" symbol stops in the display window). The privilege notification means includes the eye determination function S3503), and when the stop roll determination means determines that the specific stop roll can be stopped, the corresponding response to the specific stop roll. In addition to performing the effect, the corresponding circulation display means may notify that the advantageous privilege will be given when the circulation display of the pattern is stopped, and the stop roll determination means may stop the specific stop roll. If it is determined that it is impossible, a non-corresponding effect that does not correspond to the specific stop roll is performed, and the advantageous privilege is given after all the cyclic display means have stopped the circular display of the pattern. A gaming machine characterized by notifying.

According to this game machine, when the privilege determination means determines the grant, the cyclic display of the pattern is started. Then, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, the stop result of the corresponding circulation display means becomes a predetermined stop result, and when it is determined that the privilege determining means does not grant the advantageous privilege, the corresponding circulation is performed. The stop result of the display means does not become the predetermined stop result. Further, when it is determined that the privilege determining means grants the advantageous privilege, it is determined whether or not the circulation display stopping means can stop the specific stop roll which is one kind of the predetermined stop roll. When it is determined that it is possible to stop the specific stop roll, a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop roll is performed, and it is advantageous when the corresponding cyclic display means stops the circular display of the pattern. You will be notified that the benefits will be granted. When it is determined that it is impossible to stop the specific stop roll, a non-corresponding effect that does not correspond to the specific stop roll is performed, and all the cyclic display means stop the circular display of the pattern. It will be notified later that advantageous benefits will be granted. With such a configuration, when it is possible to stop the specific stop roll, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the circular display of the pattern while expecting the player to be notified that the advantageous privilege is given. Therefore, when it is impossible to stop the specific stop result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the non-corresponding effect while expecting the player to be notified that the advantageous privilege is given. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. For example, in a situation where it is impossible to stop a specific stop roll, a corresponding effect is performed corresponding to the specific stop roll, and an advantageous privilege is given when the corresponding cyclic display means stops the circular display of the pattern. This is because it is possible that the player may feel uncomfortable when the notification is given that the advantageous privilege is given even though the specific stop result has not been stopped.

Game machine 54. In the game machine 52 or the game machine 53, when the second advantageous privilege granting means grants the second advantageous privilege, the cyclic display of the pattern based on the privilege determining means performing the granting determination is displayed in a circular manner. After all the means are stopped and the privilege notification means notifies that the advantageous privilege is given, the privilege notification second means (corresponding effect and non-corresponding effect) that notifies that the second advantageous privilege is given. A game machine characterized by having an additional game number display function).

According to this game machine, when the second advantageous privilege is given, all the cyclic display means of the pattern based on the privilege determination means making the grant determination are stopped, and the privilege notification means gives the advantageous privilege. After notifying that it will be done, it will be notified that the second advantageous privilege will be granted. With such a configuration, it is possible to wait for the notification of the privilege notification means while expecting that the result of the grant determination is the result of granting the advantageous privilege, and all the results of the grant determination grant the advantageous privilege. It is possible to notify the player that the second advantageous privilege will be given after making the player understand that the result is the result. As a result, it becomes possible to notify the second advantageous privilege grant while the player is immersed in the superiority complex in which all the results of the grant determination are the result of granting the advantageous privilege, and the gaming interest is suitably improved. It becomes possible to make it.

10 ... Slot machine as a game machine, 32 ... Reel as a circular body while forming a circulation display means, 41 ... Start operation means or start lever as a start operation means, 42 to 44 ... Stop switch as a stop operation means, 56 ... 1st credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57 ... 2nd credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58 ... 3rd credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63 ... Upper lamp constituting the auxiliary effect unit or suggestion means, 64 ... Speaker constituting the auxiliary effect unit or suggestion means, 65 ... Auxiliary display unit constituting the auxiliary effect unit or suggestion means, 81 ... Sub control board or suggestion. A display control device constituting the means, 101 ... a main control device as a main control board, 102 ... a CPU constituting various control means such as a lottery means and a main control means.

Claims (1)

Multiple cyclic display means for cyclically displaying multiple types of patterns,
A start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means to draw a role and
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A game provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player as a winning result based on the fact that the winning combination winning the winning combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination at an effective position and stop. In the machine
As the gaming state, a normal gaming state, a first gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state are provided.
The number-of-times information storage means for storing the number-of-times information related to the number of games that can be played in the second gaming state, and
A transition determination means for determining whether or not to transition to the first gaming state in the second gaming state, and
When it is determined that the transition determination means shifts to the first gaming state, the first gaming state transition means for shifting to the first gaming state and the first gaming state transition means.
When the number of games corresponding to the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means is played in the second game state, the normal game state shifts to the normal game state after the second game state is terminated. Means and
When the predetermined end condition is satisfied in the first game state, the second game state transition means for shifting the game state to the second game state and the second game state transition means.
A specific determination means for determining whether or not to increase the number of games that can be played under the second gaming state in the first gaming state based on the lottery result of the winning combination.
When the specific determination means determines that the number of games is increased, the number information increasing means for increasing the number information and the number information increasing means
If it is determined that the transition determination means shifts to the first gaming state before the number of games corresponding to the number information stored in the number information storage means is performed in the second gaming state, the remaining number of games is played. It is provided with a takeover means for shifting to the first gaming state in a state in which all of the above are stored as the number of times information, and for taking over to the second gaming state including the number of times information increased by the determination result of the specific determination means.
A gaming machine comprising a second number-of-times information increasing means for increasing the number-of-times information when shifting to the first-game state .

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