JP6993181B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each.
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to the display result.

A slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, generally has a variable display unit having a reel on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is set with a predetermined bet number set. When the reel starts to rotate by the operation of, and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, symbol combination) is applied on the winning line. A prize is generated by deriving a combination of display results, or a combination).

There are various types of roles such as small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination is paid out. If the display result corresponding to the special role is derived on the winning line,
It is possible to shift the gaming state to a special gaming state that is advantageous for the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

As such a slot machine, there is a slot machine that can control either a normal section in which operation information corresponding to an operation mode of a stop switch cannot be notified and an advantageous section in which the operation information can be notified (for example). , Patent Document 1). This slot machine suggested that the advantage section was being controlled using a ramp.

Japanese Patent No. 6167349

In the slot machine described above, there was room for improvement in suggesting that the advantageous section was being controlled.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an improved slot machine with respect to the suggestion that an advantageous section is being controlled.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
The start operation means operated to start the game,
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
A transition means for shifting the operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means from the normal section in which the operation information cannot be notified to the advantageous section in which the operation information can be notified, and
An update means for updating the number of games when the start operation means is operated during the advantageous section, and an update means.
An advantageous section lamp that can be lit during the advantageous section and
A setting change state control means that controls the setting value to a changeable setting change state,
A setting value change operation receiving means for accepting a setting value changing operation for changing a setting value in the setting changing state, and a setting value changing operation receiving means.
A storage means for storing the advantageous section in-progress flag that is turned on when the advantageous section is in, and the advantageous section end flag that is turned on when the advantageous section ends .
It is equipped with an interrupt processing means that executes interrupt processing on a regular basis.
By the interrupt process, the lighting control of the advantageous section lamp is performed based on the fact that the flag in the advantageous section stored in the storage means is in the ON state.
When controlled to the setting change state, the flag in the advantageous section stored in the storage means is initialized to the off state.
In the setting change state, after initializing the flag in the advantageous section stored in the storage means to the off state, the acceptance of the setting value change operation is started.
After the flag in the advantageous section stored in the storage means is initialized to be in the off state, the flag in the advantageous section stored in the storage means is turned off by the interrupt process. Based on the above, the extinguishing control of the advantageous section lamp is performed.
The advantageous section end flag is turned on when the number of games updated by the update means reaches a specified number or when a predetermined end condition is satisfied.
When the game ends, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section end flag is in the ON state, and when the advantageous section end flag is in the ON state, the data regarding the advantageous section including the advantageous section middle flag is initially used. After the initialization process, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section flag is on, and when the advantageous section flag is off, the advantageous section lamp is used. Controls the extinguishing of .
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result, and
A transition means (for example, a normal section by the main control unit 41) that shifts the operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means from the normal section in which the operation information cannot be notified to the advantageous section in which the operation information can be notified. Processing to shift from a section to an advantageous section) and
It is provided with a transition determining means (for example, a process of determining the transition to the advantageous section by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous section.
The advantageous section includes a first advantageous section (for example, CZ1 and CZ2) and a second advantageous section (for example, AT).
It is determined that the control regarding the notification of the operation information when it is determined to shift to the first advantageous section in the specific gaming state (for example, RT0) and the transition to the second advantageous section in the specific gaming state are determined. In contrast to the control related to the notification of the operation information in the case of (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the right of CZ is granted in RT0, the navigation is performed at the time of winning the first push order bell. If the AT right is granted, navigation will not be performed when the first push order bell is won),
Further provided is a suggestion means (for example, the advantageous section lamp lighting process shown in S85 of FIG. 18) for suggesting an advantageous section suggesting that the advantageous section is being controlled.

(2) Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result (for example, stop switch 8)
L, 8C, 8R) and
A transition means (for example,) for shifting the operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means from the normal section in which the notification is impossible to the advantageous section in which the operation information can be notified.
Processing to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section by the main control unit 41) and
A setting change state control means (for example, a process of executing the setting change process shown in FIG. 27 by the main control unit 41) that controls a setting value that determines the degree of advantage to a settable setting change state.
Initialization means for initializing the information stored by the storage means (for example, the initialization process shown in the column of [About turning off the advantageous section lamp] in the modified example) and
Further provided with an interrupt processing means for executing an interrupt process based on the information stored by the storage means (for example, the interrupt process shown in the column of [About turning off the advantageous section lamp] in the modified example).
The storage area in the storage means initialized by the initialization means includes information regarding the suggestion of the advantageous section (for example, a flag in the advantageous section shown in the column of [About turning off the advantageous section lamp]).
The initialization means initializes the information stored by the storage means when controlled to the setting change state (for example, as shown in the column of [About turning off the advantageous section lamp] of the modified example, the setting is performed. In the change process, set the flag in the advantageous section = OFF),
After the control to the setting change state is completed, the interrupt processing ends the suggestion of the advantageous section (for example, as shown in the column of [About turning off the advantageous section lamp] in the modified example, the setting change process ends. When it is determined in the interrupt process after this that the flag in the advantageous section = OFF, the advantageous section lamp data = OFF is set).

(3) In the slot machine of (1) above
Further provided with a setting change state control means (for example, a process of executing the setting change process shown in FIG. 27 by the main control unit 41) for controlling the setting value for determining the degree of advantage to the settable setting change state.
The suggestion means
During the control to the setting change state, the end process for terminating the advantageous section suggestion (for example, the advantageous section lamp extinguishing process shown in S280 of FIG. 27) is executed.
Further, even when the game is completed, the end process (for example, the advantageous section lamp extinguishing process shown in S86 of FIG. 18) is executed.

(4) In the slot machine of (1) above
Further provided with a setting change state control means (for example, the setting change process shown in FIG. 27) for controlling the setting value for determining the degree of advantage to the settable setting change state.
The suggestion means
After the control to the setting change state is completed, the end process for terminating the advantageous section suggestion is executed (for example, as shown in the column of [About turning off the advantageous section lamp] in the modified example, the setting change process is completed. Later, the advantageous section lamp extinguishing process is executed),
Further, even when the game is completed, the end process (for example, the advantageous section lamp extinguishing process shown in S86 of FIG. 18) is executed.

(5) In the slot machine of (2) above
The information regarding the advantageous section suggestion includes information indicating that the advantageous section is being controlled (for example, the flag in the advantageous section = ON) and information indicating whether or not the advantageous section suggestion is executed stored by the storage means (for example). For example, advantageous section ramp data = ON).

(6) In the slot machine of (2) or (4) above,
If the advantageous section suggestion is performed before being controlled to the setting change state, the advantageous section suggestion is performed even during control to the setting change state (for example, the setting change process is executed). If the advantageous section lamp data = ON before, the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light during the execution of the setting change process).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a small role. It is a figure for demonstrating a small role, a special role, and a special figure. It is a figure for demonstrating a replay role. It is a figure for demonstrating a replay role. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery about the winning of the role other than a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the process and lottery concerning the winning of a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the common start processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the start process of each main state. It is a figure for demonstrating a navigation process. It is a figure for demonstrating the common third separation processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd release process of each main state. It is a figure for demonstrating the game end processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the processing at the time of winning an advantageous section. It is a figure for demonstrating the return destination setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the bonus start common processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the processing at the time of returning to a normal section. It is a figure for demonstrating the advantageous section end determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating the display symbol determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating the return waiting determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating the ending state determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting change process. (A) is a diagram showing a timing chart when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games in the non-bonus, non-internal, and ending states. (B) is a diagram showing a timing chart when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during the bonus and in the ending state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating an example of an ending state. (B) is a diagram for explaining a result screen when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games in the non-bonus, non-internal, and ending states. (C) is a diagram for explaining a result screen when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during the bonus and in the ending state. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect at the time of entering an ART in an ending state from an ART in a normal state. (C) is a diagram showing a timing chart when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games in the inside and in the ending state. (D) is a diagram showing a timing chart when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games in the internal and non-ending state. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of a game during preparation of a special zone. It is a figure for demonstrating the common processing about the winning of the bonus which concerns on the modification.

An embodiment for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern arrangement of reels.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. A bonus lamp 60 is provided above the liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. The bonus lamp 60 is a lamp that notifies that a special state is in progress. Special states include bonuses such as RB (Regular Bonus), BB (Big Bonus), SB (Single Bonus), and CB (Challenge Bonus) that increase the odds of winning a small role (bell, etc.) higher than in non-special states. Is done. In the present embodiment, the bonus lamp 60 is turned on when the bonus is in progress and turned off when the bonus is not in progress.

A see-through window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51 in the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on each reel.

As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which a game medium (medal) is inserted, and a game state within the range of the stored game value (credit). The MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting a predetermined number of bets, the start switch 7 operated when starting a game, and the stop switch 8L operated when stopping the rotation of the reels, respectively. , 8C, 8R, and a production switch 56 used for production are provided.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game. The game auxiliary display 1 displays the number of medals to be paid out, an error code in the event of an error, or operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R on the game display unit 13.
2 and an advantageous section lamp 19 that suggests or notifies that the user is in an advantageous section, which will be described later, by turning on the lamp are provided. The operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R include the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated (operation procedure, push order) and the timing in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated (operation timing). included.
In the present embodiment, as information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (navigation information described later), numbers and alphabets corresponding to the pressing order are displayed in 7 segments by the game auxiliary display 12. The advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on when it is in the advantageous section and turned off when it is not in the advantageous section.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or sets a predetermined number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the number of bets already set, that amount will be added as credit.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2
When R rotates and the symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reels stops, and three symbols are derived as display results in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the perspective window 3. Is displayed. The symbols (display results) that can be selected as the symbols (display results) derived and displayed on the winning line LN are the symbols displayed on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, and 4 frames from there. It is a total of 5 frames of the symbols up to now. If a prize is generated by stopping the combination of the symbols of the winning combination on the winning line LN, a predetermined number of medals will be given to the player according to the winning and will be added to the credit, or the maximum number of credits will be given. When the number reaches, the medal is paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

The "game" in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of all reels, but when playing a game, the bet number setting before the operation of the start switch 7 is performed. In addition, since medals are paid out and the game state is changed after all reels are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

As shown in FIG. 1 (b), inside the slot machine 1, a main control unit 41 for controlling the progress of the game, a sub control unit 91 for controlling the effect, and the like are provided. Main control unit 4
1 includes a main CPU 41a for executing various processes, a RAM 41c for storing various data, and the like. The sub control unit 91 includes a main CPU 91a that executes various processes, a RAM 91c that stores various data, and the like. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect according to the command transmitted from the main control unit 41.

The main control unit 41 detects operations on the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The main control unit 41 controls the 7-segment display of the game auxiliary display 12 included in the game display unit 13 and the lighting or extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 19. The sub control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56. The sub control unit 91 controls the image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the lighting or extinguishing of the bonus lamp 60. Note that FIG. 1B is just an example, and other configurations are provided inside the slot machine 1.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the bet number to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, by using the winning probability (number of judgment values) according to the set value in the internal lottery,
The medal payout rate changes. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6. For example, 6 has the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, the player has the highest advantage when 6 is set as the set value, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. Become. The fact that the winning probability (number of judgment values) changes according to the set value means that there is a setting difference, and the fact that the winning probability (number of judgment values) does not change according to the set value is also called no setting difference.

The administrator turns on the setting key switch (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1 while the power of the slot machine 1 is OFF, and switches the power of the slot machine 1 from OFF to ON to change the setting. Can control the state, and the set value can be changed in the setting change state. Further, the administrator can control the state to the setting confirmation state by turning on the setting key switch while the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, and can confirm the setting value in the setting confirmation state. can.

[Winner]
The winning combination and the special drawing will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a small role. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a small role, a special role, and a special figure. 5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the replaying combination. The names of the winning combination or the special figure are shown in the name column of FIGS. 3 to 6, and the symbol combination of the winning combination or the special figure is shown in the symbol combination column. In addition, the remarks column shows the operations (medal payout, re-game grant, game state transition, etc.) performed at the time of winning.

Winning roles include special roles, small roles, and replay roles. Special roles are roles that involve the transition to bonuses. A small role is a role that accompanies the granting of medals. A replay role is a role that accompanies the granting of a replay. Replaying means making it possible to start the next game without consuming the game value (for example, credits).

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the small winning combinations include AT01 to AT16 and bell 1.
, 2, and 1-card combination 1-8 are included. Bells 1 and 2 are collectively referred to as bells, AT01 to A.
T16 is collectively referred to as an AT role, and 1 to 8 are collectively referred to as a 1-sheet role. Special roles among the winning roles include bonuses 1 to 3. In addition, bonuses 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as bonuses. For each of the bonuses 1 to 3, the symbol combination corresponding to each is each reel 2L, 2C,
It is not arranged within 5 frames in 2R. For example, for bonus 1, the "BAR" on the left reel 2L is not placed within 5 frames on the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C.
"BAR" is not placed within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C, and "BAR" on the right reel 2R
"BAR" is not arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R. Therefore, unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in a timely manner, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus cannot be derived on the winning line LN, and the winning of the bonus will be missed. The special figures include special figures 1 and 2. The special figure is a missed eye that can be derived when the leading role and the sub-role are missed in the game in which the push order bell, which will be described later, is won.

When a prize is won, the bonus is controlled until a predetermined end condition is satisfied according to the type of bonus. Termination conditions include that a predetermined number of medals have been paid out during the bonus, that a predetermined number of games have been played during the bonus, and that a predetermined number of prizes have been won during the bonus. In the present embodiment, in the case of bonus 1 and bonus 2, the end condition of the bonus is satisfied when more than 324 medals are paid out during the bonus. Further, in the case of bonus 3, the end condition of the bonus is satisfied when more than 81 medals are paid out during the bonus.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the replaying combination among the winning combinations includes rips 1 to 21. Here, as shown in FIG. 6, rips 9 to 16 are symbol combinations in which 7 is displayed in two upper and lower stages on any of the reels, and are also referred to as 7 replays. Lip 17 is a combination of two cherry symbols lined up in the lower row, and is also called a weak cherry. Lip 18 is a combination of three cherry symbols lined up in the lower row, and is also called a strong cherry. In addition, the replay role is also collectively referred to as a replay.

[Game state]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. The gaming state includes a state in which the winning probability of the replay in the internal lottery is determined, and such a state is also referred to as an RT state. In addition, the game state includes the inside that can be transferred by winning the bonus and dropping the winning bonus, and the bonus that can be transferred by winning the bonus. In the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 are provided as RT states.

RT0 and RT1 are the states having the lowest replay winning probability among all the gaming states. RT3 and RT4 are the states having the highest probability of winning the replay among all the gaming states. RT2 has a higher probability of winning a replay than RT0 and RT1, but RT3 and RT4
The probability of winning the replay is lower than that.

RT0 is controlled after the bonus is over. When the special figure is displayed at RT0, the game state shifts to RT1. When the RT2 transition lip (rip 3) is displayed in RT1, the game state shifts to RT2. When the RT3 transition lip (rip 5) is displayed in RT2, the game state shifts to RT3. On the other hand, in RT2, a special figure or RT1 transition lip (
When the rip 4) is displayed, the game state shifts to RT1. When the RT4 transition lip (rip 8) is displayed in RT3, the game state shifts to RT4. On the other hand, when the special figure or the RT1 transition lip (lip 4) is displayed in RT3, the game state shifts to RT1. When the special figure or the RT1 transition lip (lip 4) is displayed in RT4, the game state shifts to RT1.

In any RT state, if the bonus is not won in the game that won the bonus, the bonus winning is carried over and the game state shifts to the inside, and when the game that wins the bonus wins the bonus, the playing state is changed. Move to a bonus. If you win a bonus inside, the game status will shift to the bonus.

[Lottery target role]
8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining the lottery target combination. The lottery target combination is a combination that is the target of the internal lottery executed by the slot machine 1. The internal lottery is a process executed by the main control unit 41 to determine a symbol combination that allows derivation. If the derivation of the symbol combination is permitted by the internal lottery, the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination is won.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, bonus 1, bonus 2, bonus 1 + chance (simultaneous winning of bonus 1 and chance), bonus 2 + chance (simultaneous winning of bonus 1 and chance), bonus 2 + chance (simultaneous winning of bonus 1 and chance), bonus 1 + chance (simultaneous winning of bonus 1 and chance), bonus 1 + chance (simultaneous winning of bonus 1 and chance)
Bonus 2 and chance winning at the same time), and bonus 3 are included. The small winning combination lottery target roles include chance, common bell, left correct answer bells 1 to 4, middle correct answer bells 1 to 4, and right correct answer bells 1 to 4. These small wins are subject to internal lottery in any RT state and can be won.

Here, when bonus 1 or bonus 2 is won at the same time as the chance, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the chance is derived on the winning line LN with priority over the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus 1 or bonus 2. Is done. Therefore, when bonus 1 or bonus 2 is won at the same time as the chance, the chance can be won with priority over the bonus 1 or bonus 2. In addition, chances may be won alone. Furthermore, when bonus 1 or bonus 2 is won alone, when bonus 1 or bonus 2 is won at the same time as the chance, or when the chance is won alone, the loss is derived when the prize is missed. Are common. Therefore, when such a lost eye (also referred to as a common lost eye) is derived, whether bonus 1 or bonus 2 is won alone, whether bonus 1 or bonus 2 is won at the same time as the chance, or the chance is single. It is difficult for the player to recognize whether he won the prize.

The lottery target roles for the replay role are advantageous strong cherry, advantageous weak cherry, middle cherry, advantageous normal replay, strong cherry, weak cherry, direct hit replay, 7 replays 1 to 7, normal replays 1 to 3, preparation replays 1 to 6. Includes rush replays 1-5, RT1 fall replays 1-3, ascending replays 1-3, and RT3 fall replays 1-3.

These re-gaming combinations include a combination that is a lottery target and a combination that is not a lottery target, depending on the type of RT state. In the game status column shown in FIG. 8, the lottery target combinations to be drawn are indicated by circles for each type of RT. For example, the direct hit replay is a lottery target only in RT0 and can be won, but is not a lottery target in other RT states. Also, strong cherries and weak cherries are not subject to lottery only at RT0. In addition, 7
Replays 1 to 6 are not subject to lottery in RT0 to RT2, but RT3 and R
It is a lottery target at T4.

The left correct answer bells 1 to 4, the middle correct answer bells 1 to 4, and the right correct answer bells 1 to 4 are also referred to as push order bells because the winning combination differs depending on the push order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. In addition, preparation replays 1 to 6, inrush replays 1 to 5, RT1 fall replays 1 to 3, ascending replays 1 to 3, RT3 fall replays 1 to 3, and 7 replays 1 to 7 are stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Since the winning combination differs depending on the push order of, it is also called a push order rip. Further, these push order bells and push order rips are also collectively referred to as push order roles.

A combination number is assigned to each of the above-mentioned lottery target combinations. In FIG. 8, the winning combinations with the largest assigned winning combination numbers are arranged in order from the top. In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning combination has been won in order from the lottery target combination having the largest combination number. For example, in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 acquires a random number from an integer within a predetermined range (0 to 65535). Each lottery target combination is assigned a number of determination values according to the RT state in advance from among integers within a predetermined range (0 to 65535). For example, bonus 1 is assigned 100 determination values of 65435 to 65535 in any RT state. The main control unit 41 adds the number of determination values to the acquired random numbers in order from the lottery target combination having the largest combination number, and when the addition result overflows (exceeds 65535), the addition target at that point. The winning combination is decided as the winning combination.

As shown in FIG. 9, each of the above-mentioned lottery target combinations includes a combination in which a plurality of winning combinations are duplicated and are subject to lottery. For example, in the push order bell, the bell, the AT combination, and the one-card combination are duplicated in the lottery target, and if they are won, all of these combinations are won. As for other lottery target roles, predetermined roles are duplicated and are subject to lottery.

[Reel control when the push order is won]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. In the push order shown in FIG. 10, the left first stop is the push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped first, and the middle first stop is the push order in which the middle reel 2C is stopped first. The right first stop is a push order in which the right reel 2R is stopped first.

As shown in FIG. 10, each push order combination is a stop switch 8L at the time of winning.
Different wins will be won depending on the order of pushing 8C and 8R. Specifically, the push order corresponding to each of the correct answer procedure and the incorrect answer procedure is predetermined for each push order combination. Then, when the push order combination is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the player has a higher degree of advantage than when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the incorrect answer procedure, or the player. A role that suggests a high degree of advantage for the player wins a prize. The correct answer procedure is not limited to the push order, but may be an operation timing, or may be a combination of the push order and the operation timing.

For example, when the left correct answer bells 1 to 4 are won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the left first stop, the 9-card payout bell 1 wins, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at other than the left first stop. The AT role of paying out one piece will win a prize, or a special figure will be displayed. When the push order bell is won, the bell that wins according to the push order is called the leading role, and the AT role is also called the sub role. As shown in FIG. 10, for other push order combinations, the push order is predetermined so that different combinations win prizes.

[Navigation]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying navigation information corresponding to an operation mode (for example, the above-mentioned correct answer procedure) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which is advantageous for the player. The function for such notification is called navigation. The navigation includes a navigation performed by the main control unit 41 and a navigation performed by the sub control unit 91.

As shown in the navigation notification column of FIG. 8, when navigation is performed by the main control unit 41, numbers and alphabets corresponding to the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed as navigation information on the game auxiliary display. 7 segments are displayed on 12. The notification of navigation information performed by the navigation of the main control unit 41 is also referred to as navigation notification. Here, in the navigation notification column of FIG. 8, 1F is the left first stop, 2F is the middle first stop, 3F is the right first stop, 12 is the left middle right, 13 is the left and right middle, 21 is the middle left and right, and 23. Indicates middle right left, 31 indicates right middle left, and 32 indicates right middle left. For roles for which navigation notification is not performed, it is indicated as off in the navigation notification column.

When navigation is performed by the sub control unit 91, the stop switch 8L is used as navigation information.
, 8C, 8R, the numerical image corresponding to the operation mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The notification of navigation information performed by the navigation of the sub control unit 91 is also referred to as a navigation effect. As shown in the transmission navigation column of FIG. 8, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the navigation information to be the navigation notification to the sub control unit 91 according to the winning lottery target combination. For example, when the left correct answer bell is won, the main control unit 41 displays the 1st floor on the game auxiliary display 12 as a navigation notification, and subordinates the type 7 as a command capable of specifying the 1st floor (that is, the left first stop). It is transmitted to the control unit 91. Upon receiving the type 7 command, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a numerical image (for example, an image of 123) corresponding to the left first stop.

Here, the main control unit 41 transmits a type 0 command whose operation mode cannot be specified to the sub control unit 91 when the navigation notification is not performed. Even if the sub-control unit 91 receives the command of type 0, the operation mode cannot be specified, so basically the navigation effect is not executed. However, the sub-control unit 91 can receive the type 0 command only when the 7 replays are won.
Navigation effects may be performed. That is, if 7 replays are won, the main control unit 41
Does not perform navigation notification, while the sub control unit 91 can execute navigation effect.

[Game section]
The main control unit 41 controls a plurality of types of game sections as a concept of a state different from the game state (RT state). The game section includes a normal section, a waiting section, and an advantageous section.
The normal section and the advantageous section can be controlled in any RT state. Also, the waiting section can be controlled internally.

The normal section is a section in which navigation information cannot be notified. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information can be notified, and is a section having performance related to an instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the advantageous section, the navigation that generates the prize (in the present embodiment, the bell that is the main character) that obtains the maximum number of payouts is executed at least once. Specifically, when the push order bell is won, a navigation system for notifying the correct answer procedure is executed. The advantageous section is a section (state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section in that the navigation in which the winning is generated to obtain the maximum number of payouts is executed at least once.

After the setting is changed, it is controlled to the normal section and shifts to the advantageous section based on winning the transition to the advantageous section. The transition to the advantageous section is won when certain conditions are met. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 shifts to the advantageous section when the advantageous section transition combination is won in the normal section. As shown in the column of advantageous section transition in FIG. 8, a combination with a setting difference cannot be an advantageous section transition combination, but a combination without a setting difference can be an advantageous section transition combination. Further, a combination in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the RT state does not become an advantageous section transition combination, but a combination in which the winning probability of the internal lottery does not change according to the RT state can be an advantageous section transition combination. In the present embodiment, the advantageous section transition combination includes bonuses 1 and 2, advantageous strong cherry, advantageous weak cherry, middle cherry, and advantageous normal replay. In the normal section, if these roles are won by internal lottery, the transition to the advantageous section is 100% determined (hereinafter, also referred to as the advantageous section winning).

In the present embodiment, the advantageous section includes a precursor state, CZ1, CZ2, AT, and a specialized zone. In the present embodiment, when the transition to the advantageous section is won, only the precursor state is selected as the type of the advantageous section by the advantageous section distribution lottery, and CZ1 is selected after the precursor state.
It is determined to be either a transition or a CZ2 transition after a precursory state. The number of games in the advantageous section is determined by lottery.

When only the precursory state is determined by the advantageous section distribution lottery, the advantageous section lamp 19 lights up in the determined game, and a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) are started from the next game.
Precursor effects (for example, battle effects between characters) are performed. During that time, navigation information for winning the leading role at the time of winning the push order bell is performed at least once. In the result of the precursory effect, whether the advantageous section ends as it is and shifts to the normal section (for example, LOSE is displayed as a result of the battle effect), or whether the advantageous section continues after shifting to CZ1 or CZ2 (for example,). WIN is displayed as a result of the battle effect) is notified. When the advantageous section ends, the advantageous section lamp 19 goes out in the game (in the game in which LOSE is displayed), and when the advantageous section continues, the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light.

In the normal section, when the bonus is won, the control to the advantageous section is waited until the bonus is won. In the waiting section, when the bonus is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section.

If it is controlled to the advantageous section, it shifts to the normal section based on the condition that the predetermined end condition is satisfied. The predetermined end condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the numerical value updated during the advantageous section reaches a specific value regardless of the type of the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the number of digestion games (also referred to as the number of advantageous sections G) in the advantageous section. When the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games, the main control unit 41 initializes all the data related to the advantageous sections, and ends the running advantageous section to shift to the normal section. In this case, for example, when the advantageous section being executed is CZ, CZ ends even if the number of CZ games still remains. Further, for example, when the advantageous section being executed is AT, AT ends even if the number of AT games still remains.

When the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games, the game state may be controlled to the initial RT state after the setting change while shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section. For example, if the initial RT state after the setting change is RT1, the gaming state may be controlled by RT1 when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games.

Further, the predetermined end condition includes a condition that can be satisfied before the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games and is satisfied when the right to control the advantageous section is lost.
The right to control the advantageous section includes the number of precursor games for controlling the precursor state, CZ.
There are the number of CZ games to control, the number of AT games to control to AT, the number of specialized zone games to control to specialized zones, and the like. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is the remainder of the number of games for controlling in an advantageous section such as the number of precursor games, the number of CZ games, the number of AT games, and the number of specialized zone games (also referred to as the number of advantageous remaining G). ) When it reaches 0,
By ending the running advantageous section, it shifts to the normal section.

In the advantageous section, a lottery related to the instruction function is performed. AT for the lottery related to the instruction function
It includes a lottery for deciding whether or not to control the AT, and a lottery for extending the period for controlling the AT.
While controlled by the waiting section, the lottery related to the navigation and instruction functions is not performed. When a combination with a setting difference is won, a lottery related to the instruction function is not performed, but when a combination without a setting difference is won, a lottery related to the instruction function can be performed. It should be noted that, unlike the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section, regardless of whether or not the winning probability of the internal lottery changes depending on the RT state.
If the combination has no setting difference, a lottery related to the instruction function may be performed.

The precursor state and CZ1 and CZ2 are states in which the degree of advantage regarding control to AT is higher than that in the normal section. A high degree of advantage regarding control to AT means that an AT game, which is the right to control AT, can be granted, and the probability of controlling AT (probability of winning in a lottery related to an instruction function) is higher than that of a normal section. It includes the fact that it is expensive and that AT games are given more than the normal section.

The precursory state is a state in which the period during which navigation can be executed is not guaranteed as compared with CZ1, CZ2, AT, and the specialized zone, and the degree of advantage is the lowest in the advantageous section. The precursory state is C
Controlled by Z1, CZ2 or AT, the advantageous section continues as it is, or CZ1, CZ
It is a state suggesting whether to shift to the normal section without being controlled by 2 or AT. for example,
In the precursory state, after the effect image by the battle effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 over a plurality of games, the advantageous section continues or shifts to the normal section depending on the result of the battle in the final game of the battle effect. Is notified.

CZ2 is in a state of having a higher degree of advantage than CZ1. For example, CZ2 is in a state in which the degree of advantage regarding control to AT is higher than that of CZ1. The high degree of advantage in controlling the AT includes that the probability of controlling the AT is higher than that of the CZ1 and that the AT game is given more than the CZ1.

AT is a precursory state and a state having a higher degree of advantage than CZ1 and CZ2. For example, in AT, the precursory state and the period during which navigation can be executed are guaranteed longer than those in CZ1 and CZ2. Alternatively, in AT, the precursor state and the number of times that navigation can be executed are guaranteed more than in CZ1 and CZ2. In this way, since the AT is guaranteed to have a longer navigation execution period than the precursor state and CZ1 and CZ2, for example, it is possible to increase the number of games in which the leading role is won when the push order bell is won. The degree of advantage is higher than that of CZ2.

The special zone can be migrated from AT only, and the period controlled by AT can be extended. As shown in FIG. 7, the state controlled by AT in RT3 is also referred to as ART. A
In the RT, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a special zone lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the special zone is executed by the main control unit 41 as a lottery related to the instruction function. In this embodiment, 7 replays are frequently won (for example, a winning probability of 1/2) during RT3. When 7 replays are won during ART, a special zone lottery is executed and the right to move to the special zone is granted with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%). When the right of the special zone is granted during ART, it is first controlled during the preparation of the special zone in RT3. During the preparation of the special zone, the user has the right to the special zone but is not yet controlled by the special zone (the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone has not started). While preparing for the special zone, stop switches 8L, 8C, according to the navigation information when the ascending replay is won.
Regardless of whether 8R is operated or not, it shifts from the special zone preparation to the special zone. As a result, the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone starts.

When shifting from the ART to the special zone, a start effect suggesting that the special zone is started is executed, and delay control (also referred to as freeze) that delays the progress of the game over a delay period is performed. For example, the sub-control unit 91 executes a start effect by displaying a character image, a character image, or the like suggesting that the special zone is started on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the main control unit 41 is in a game in which the ascending replay, which is an opportunity to move to the special zone, is won, or in the next game of the game (the start game of the special zone).
It delays the activation of operations for operating means related to the progress of the game, such as the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. In addition, the start effect and freeze are when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated from ART to the special zone according to the navigation information notified when the ascending replay is won in RT3. It is done in a common manner.

Here, in the game in which 7 replays are won during ART, the navigation information notified by the navigation effect changes depending on whether the game is won in the special zone lottery or not in the special zone lottery. Specifically, when the main control unit 41 wins the special zone lottery,
A command including information to that effect is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. As shown in FIG. 10, in the game in which 7 replays are won during ART, when the sub-control unit 91 does not win in the special zone lottery, the navigation information of the left first stop corresponding to the lip 1 is produced by the navigation effect. When it is notified and it is recognized that the player has won the special zone lottery based on the command from the main control unit 41, the navigation information other than the left first stop corresponding to the 7 replays is notified by the navigation effect. As a result, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation and the 7 sets are displayed, it is possible to notify the player that the right of the special zone has been granted. again,
Since the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player that the right of the special zone has already been granted during the preparation of the special zone or during the special zone after winning the special zone lottery, 7 replays are performed. In the game won in, the navigation information of the left first stop corresponding to the lip 1 is notified by the navigation effect.

During ART, when the push order bell is won, the net increase in the number of cards will increase due to the winning of the leading role, and it will be possible to avoid falling to RT1 due to the display of the special figure. It is also possible to be promoted to RT4 by winning the RT4 transition lip while avoiding the fall to RT1 due to the winning of the RT1 transition lip when the promotion replay is won. Furthermore, as mentioned above, R
Since T3 has a high probability of winning a replay, it is less likely to lose in the internal lottery than RT1 and RT2.

In the special zone, when the push order bell is won, the net increase in the number of cards will increase due to the winning of the leading role, and it will be possible to avoid falling to RT1 due to the display of special figures. Also, RT1
It is also possible to avoid a fall to RT1 due to a prize in the RT1 transition lip when the fall replay is won. Further, as described above, since RT4 has a high probability of winning a replay, it is less likely to be lost in an internal lottery than RT1 and RT2. In this way, A
The state controlled by AT such as RT and special zone is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and RT2 in that the net increase number can be increased without consuming medals.

In the AT and the special zone, an additional lottery for the AT is executed, which makes it possible to extend the period controlled by the AT when a predetermined condition is satisfied. If you win the extra lottery, the number of AT games will be added.

CZ1 and CZ2 have AT rights but are not yet controlled by ART (A)
The state in which the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of T has not started) is referred to as ART preparation. A in RT2
During RT preparation, RT by winning the RT1 transition lip when winning the rush replay
You can be promoted to RT3 by winning the RT3 transition lip while avoiding the fall to 1. When promoted to RT3, it is controlled by ART and the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of AT is started.

As shown in FIG. 8, the direct hit replay can be won only at RT0. The direct hit replay serves as a lottery trigger for the lottery related to the instruction function. For example, CZ1 in RT0
, If you win the direct hit replay in CZ2, there is a 100% chance that you will be awarded an AT game. When the AT game is given, it is controlled by the ART via the preparation for the ART. Therefore, the player is expected to win the direct hit replay at RT0 after the end of the bonus before shifting to RT1 by the display of the special figure.

[Various lottery]
Various lottery executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

First, with reference to FIG. 11, a lottery regarding winning of a combination other than a bonus will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a lottery regarding winning of a combination other than a bonus.

FIG. 11A shows a table 1 for advantageous section distribution lottery used in the advantageous section distribution lottery in a normal section. As shown in FIG. 11A, the advantageous section distribution lottery is executed when any one of the advantageous section transition combination, the advantageous strong cherry, the advantageous weak cherry, the middle cherry, and the advantageous normal replay, is won. As described above, the advantageous strong cherry, the advantageous weak cherry, the middle cherry, and the advantageous normal replay are roles with no setting difference, and the winning probability of the internal lottery does not change depending on the RT state. In the advantageous section distribution lottery, as the type of advantageous section, based on the lottery probability predetermined for each winning combination,
Only the precursor state is determined to be either CZ1 transition after the precursor state or CZ2 transition after the precursor state.

FIG. 11B shows an AT lottery table 2 used in the AT lottery in CZ1. As shown in FIG. 11B, the AT lottery in CZ1 is executed when any of the advantageous strong cherry, the advantageous weak cherry, the middle cherry, the advantageous normal replay, the strong cherry, the weak cherry, and the direct hit replay is won. Will be done. As described above, the strong cherry, the weak cherry, and the direct hit replay are the roles with no setting difference, and the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the RT state. In the AT lottery in CZ1, whether or not the AT is won is determined based on the lottery probability predetermined for each winning combination. In addition, the role in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the RT state (strong cherry, weak cherry, direct hit replay) is the role in which the winning probability of the internal lottery does not change according to the RT state (advantageous strong cherry, advantageous weak cherry). , Middle cherry, Advantageous normal replay), or with a higher probability of winning the AT.

FIG. 11C shows an AT lottery table 3 used in the AT lottery in CZ2. As shown in FIG. 11 (c), the AT lottery in CZ2 is executed when any of the advantageous strong cherry, the advantageous weak cherry, the middle cherry, the advantageous normal replay, the strong cherry, the weak cherry, and the direct hit replay is won. Will be done. In the AT lottery in CZ2, whether or not the AT is won is determined based on the lottery probability predetermined for each winning combination. The role (strong cherry, weak cherry, direct hit replay) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the RT status is R.
A role in which the winning probability of the internal lottery does not change according to the T state (advantageous strong cherry, advantageous weak cherry,
The AT is won with the same probability as (middle cherry, advantageous normal replay) or higher. Further, in CZ2, when the lottery opportunity (winning combination) is the same, the AT is won with the same probability as or higher than that in CZ1.

When the AT is won, the number of AT games to be given may be determined by lottery, or the number of AT games to be given may be predetermined. At this time, when the AT is won during CZ2, it is preferable that the expected value of the number of AT games to be given is higher than when the AT is won during CZ1.

FIG. 11D shows an additional lottery table 4 used in the additional lottery during AT. As shown in FIG. 11 (d), the additional lottery during AT includes advantageous strong cherry, advantageous weak cherry, middle cherry, advantageous normal replay, strong cherry, weak cherry, and 7 replays 1 to 1.
It is executed when any of 7 is won. It should be noted that 7 replays 1 to 7 are roles with no setting difference, and the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the RT state. In the additional lottery during AT, the number of one AT game is determined from the number of a plurality of types of AT games including 0 games based on the lottery probability predetermined for each winning combination. The winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the RT status (strong cherry, weak cherry, 7 replays 1 to 7) is RT.
The expected value of the number of AT games to be given is higher than the roles (advantageous strong cherry, advantageous weak cherry, middle cherry, advantageous normal replay) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery does not change according to the state.

FIG. 11 (e) shows the additional lottery table 5 used in the additional lottery in the special zone. As shown in FIG. 11 (e), the additional lottery in the special zone is an advantageous strong cherry.
Advantageous weak cherry, middle cherry, advantageous normal replay, strong cherry, weak cherry, and 7
It is executed when any of Replays 1 to 7 is won. In the additional lottery in the special zone, the number of one AT game is determined from the number of a plurality of types of AT games including 0 games based on the lottery probability predetermined for each winning combination. The winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the RT state (strong cherry, weak cherry, 7 replays 1 to 7), and the winning probability of the internal lottery does not change according to the RT state (advantageous strong cherry, The expected value of the number of AT games to be given is higher than that of (advantageous weak cherry, middle cherry, advantageous normal replay). Further, in the special zone, the expected value of the number of AT games to be given is higher than during AT when the lottery opportunity (winning combination) is the same.

FIG. 11 (f) shows a special zone lottery table 6 used in the special zone lottery during AT. As shown in FIG. 11 (f), when the special zone lottery is won in any of advantageous strong cherry, advantageous weak cherry, middle cherry, advantageous normal replay, strong cherry, weak cherry, and 7 replays 1 to 7. Is executed. In the special zone lottery, it is decided whether or not to control the special zone based on the lottery probability predetermined for each winning combination.
In addition, the role that the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the RT state (strong cherry, weak cherry, 7)
Replays 1 to 7) have the same probability as or higher than the winning probability of the internal lottery that does not change according to the RT status (advantageous strong cherry, advantageous weak cherry, middle cherry, advantageous normal replay). It is supposed to win. If the special zone is won, the number of special zone games to be granted may be determined by lottery, or the number of special zone games to be granted may be predetermined.

Next, the process of winning the bonus and the lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining processing and lottery related to winning a bonus.

FIG. 12A shows a list of common processes for winning bonuses. In the present embodiment, as shown in the setting difference column of FIG. 8, a bonus without a setting difference and a bonus with a setting difference are provided. Specifically, bonus 1 and bonus 2 serve as a combination with no setting difference when winning independently. That is, the bonus 1 of the combination number 56 and the bonus 2 of the combination number 55 are combinations without any setting difference. On the other hand, when bonus 1 and bonus 2 are won at the same time as the chance, they have different settings. That is, the bonus 1 + chance of the role number 50 and the bonus 2 + chance of the role number 49 are roles with a setting difference. In addition, bonus 3 is a role that is won independently, but it is a role with a setting difference by itself. That is, the role number 50
Bonus 3 is a role with a setting difference.

Of the number of judgment values assigned to bonus 1 + chance and bonus 2 + chance
The number of determination values that do not change according to the set value and the number of determination values that change according to the set value are provided. For example, when a judgment value of 0 to 150 is assigned to bonus 1 + chance, the number of 100 judgment values of 0 to 100 does not change according to the set value, and the remaining 101.
The maximum number of 50 determination values of ~ 150 may be changed according to the set value. Furthermore, 0 to 100
The number of judgment values of 100 is the number of judgment values assigned to bonus 1, and is 101 to 1.
The maximum number of determination values of 50 may be the number of determination values assigned to the chance. In other words, in this case, bonus 1 is a role with no setting difference, and by winning the chance of the role with the setting difference in the bonus 1 at the same time, one role of bonus 1 + chance is a role with a setting difference. It may be. Since the bonus 3 is a winning combination, the number of determination values of the bonus 3 changes according to the set value.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, processing related to a common instruction function among a plurality of types of bonuses (hereinafter, also referred to as common processing) is executed according to the following rules.

In the bonus with no setting difference, the processing related to the instruction function may be executed at the start of the bonus (for example, at the time of winning the bonus), during the bonus, and at the end of the bonus. For bonuses with different settings, in principle, the processing related to the instruction function must not be executed at the start of the bonus, during the bonus, and at the end of the bonus. However, even if the bonus has a setting difference, the common process may be executed at the start of the bonus or the end of the bonus as long as the process is related to the bonus without the setting difference and the common instruction function (common process). The common process includes a process related to the granting of benefits in an advantageous section, such as an AT lottery, an additional lottery, or a special zone lottery. In addition, in the AT lottery, the additional lottery, and the special zone lottery, which are common processes, a common lottery table (a table with a common winning probability of award granting and a table with a common value of awarded award) is used. Must be done. Further, in the present embodiment, the ceiling G number counter is updated in each game during CZ, and the ceiling G number counter is set to a predetermined value (
For example, every time 100) is reached, a ceiling lottery for whether or not to shift to AT is executed. The common process includes a process of clearing the ceiling G number counter.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when bonus 1 and bonus 2 with no setting difference are won during the normal section, advantageous section winning and advantageous section distribution lottery are executed as common processing. FIG. 12B shows an advantageous section distribution lottery table 7 used in an advantageous section distribution lottery in a normal section. As shown in FIG. 12B, in the advantageous section distribution lottery, the type of advantageous section is determined to be either CZ1 transition after the precursory state or CZ2 transition after the precursory state based on a predetermined lottery probability. Will be done. In this example, it is not determined only by the precursory state. That is, if either bonus 1 or bonus 2 with no setting difference is won during the normal section, it is controlled by either CZ1 or CZ2 with a probability of 100%.

As shown in FIG. 12 (a), CZ for bonus 1 and bonus 2 with no setting difference.
When winning during 1, AT lottery is executed as a common process. FIG. 12 (c) shows CZ1.
The AT lottery table 8 used in the AT lottery inside is shown. As shown in FIG. 12 (c), in the AT lottery in CZ1, whether or not the AT is won is determined based on a predetermined lottery probability.

As shown in FIG. 12 (a), CZ for bonus 1 and bonus 2 with no setting difference.
When any of the bonuses is won during 2, the AT lottery is executed as a common process. FIG. 12D shows an AT lottery table 9 used in the AT lottery in CZ2. As shown in FIG. 12D, in the AT lottery in CZ2, whether or not the AT is won is determined based on a predetermined lottery probability. Further, in CZ2, the AT is won with a higher probability than in CZ1.

When the AT is won, the number of AT games to be given may be determined by lottery, or the number of AT games to be given may be predetermined. At this time, when the AT is won during CZ2, it is preferable that the expected value of the number of AT games to be given is higher than when the AT is won during CZ1.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when one of the bonuses 1 and 2 with no setting difference and the bonus 1 + chance, bonus 2 + chance, and bonus 3 with the setting difference are won during AT. , At the start of the bonus, an additional lottery is executed as a common process. FIG. 12 (e) shows the additional lottery table 10 used in the additional lottery during AT. As shown in FIG. 12 (e), in the additional lottery during AT, one AT is selected from the number of multiple types of AT games including 0 games based on a predetermined lottery probability.
The number of games is decided. In this example, it is not determined to be 0 game. That is, if any of the bonuses is won during AT, the number of AT games will be added with a 100% probability.

As shown in FIG. 12A, one of the bonuses 1 and 2 with no setting difference and the bonus 1 + chance, bonus 2 + chance, and bonus 3 with the setting difference are won in the special zone. If so, an additional lottery will be executed as a common process at the start of the bonus. FIG. 12 (f) shows the additional lottery table 11 used in the additional lottery in the special zone. As shown in FIG. 12 (f), in the additional lottery in the special zone, the number of one AT game is determined from the number of a plurality of types of AT games including 0 games based on a predetermined lottery probability. .. In this example, it is not determined to be 0 game. That is, if any of the bonuses is won during the special zone, there is a 100% chance that the number of AT games will be added. Furthermore, in the special zone, the AT is granted more than during the AT.
The expected value of the number of games is high.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when any of the bonuses 1 and 2 with no setting difference is won during the advantageous section, an additional lottery is executed as a common process during the bonus. In the additional lottery during the bonus, it is determined whether or not to add the number of AT games when the winning combination (for example, bell) is won during the bonus.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when one of the bonuses 1 and 2 with no setting difference and the bonus 1 + chance, bonus 2 + chance, and bonus 3 with the setting difference are won during AT. , At the end of the bonus, a special zone lottery is executed as a common process. 12 (g) and 12 (h) show the special zone lottery tables 12 and 13 used in the special zone lottery during AT. Here, bonus 1 and bonus 1
As for + chance, the special zone lottery table 12 shown in FIG. 12 (g) is also used. Further, in the bonus 2, the bonus 2 + chance, and the bonus 3, the special zone lottery table 13 shown in FIG. 12 (h) is also used. As shown in FIGS. 12 (g) and 12 (h), in the special zone lottery, it is determined whether or not to control the special zone based on a predetermined lottery probability. If you win any of Bonus 2, Bonus 2 + Chance, and Bonus 3, you will win the special zone with a higher probability than if you win either Bonus 1 or Bonus 1 + Chance. .. If the special zone is won, the number of special zone games to be granted may be determined by lottery, or the number of special zone games to be granted may be predetermined.

As shown in FIG. 12A, one of the bonuses 1 and 2 with no setting difference and the bonus 1 + chance, bonus 2 + chance, and bonus 3 with the setting difference were won during the normal section. In that case, at the end of the bonus, the ceiling G number counter is cleared as a common process. That is, regardless of whether the bonus has no setting difference or the bonus with a setting difference, when any of the bonuses ends, the ceiling G number counter is cleared as a common process.

As described above, in the bonus with no setting difference, the processing related to the instruction function is executed at the start of the bonus, during the bonus, and at the end of the bonus. On the other hand, in the case of the bonus with a setting difference, if the processing is related to the bonus without the setting difference and the common instruction function (common processing), the common processing is executed at the start of the bonus or the end of the bonus. In addition, while the processing related to the instruction function is executed during the bonus without setting difference, the processing related to the instruction function is not executed during the bonus with setting difference. If the effect in the bonus with the setting difference is different, it becomes easier for the player to understand during the bonus whether the bonus was won in the role without the setting difference or the bonus was won in the role with the setting difference. For example, a bonus without a setting difference may be referred to as a special bonus, a bonus with a setting difference may be referred to as a normal bonus, and the effect during the bonus without the setting difference may be more flashy than the effect during the bonus with the setting difference.

[Various processing]
Various processes mainly executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 27.

(Common start processing)
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a common start process. The main control unit 41 executes the common start process when the start switch 7 is operated with the bet number set.
As shown in FIG. 13, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the flag = ON during the advantageous section (S10). The advantageous section middle flag is data indicating that the advantageous section is in progress, and is set in the advantageous section winning process shown in FIG. 19 to be described later.

When the flag in the advantageous section is not ON (NO in S10), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the lottery type 1> 0 (S21). Lottery type 1 is an advantageous section transition role (bonus 1)
, 2, Advantageous strong cherry, Advantageous weak cherry, Middle cherry, Advantageous normal replay) is a data area for storing winning information.

Specifically, as shown by the * marks in FIGS. 8 and 13, each lottery target combination is assigned a combination number that can identify the type of each combination. The combination number is an advantageous section transition combination, a combination in which the number of judgment values does not change according to the RT state (a combination in which the winning probability does not change), and a combination in which the number of judgment values changes according to the RT state (a combination in which the winning probability changes). Larger numbers are assigned in the order of. In addition, on the premise of this rule, large numbers are assigned in the order of special role, small role, and replaying role. In the present embodiment, bonuses 1 and 2 which are advantageous section transition roles and special roles, advantageous strong cherry and advantageous weak cherry which are advantageous section transition roles and replaying roles,
A role number is assigned such as middle cherry, advantageous normal replay, bonus 1 + chance, bonus 2 + chance, bonus 3, which is a special role that is not an advantageous section transition role but the number of judgment values does not change according to the RT state. ..

If the winning combination number in the internal lottery is 51 or more assigned to the advantageous section transition combination, the main control unit 41 sets a bit for the lottery type 1. In this way, the main control unit 41 stores only the winning information of the advantageous section transition combination in the lottery type 1. Then, in the process of S21, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section transition combination has been won by determining whether or not the bit is set in the data included in the lottery type 1.

As described above, the winning combination that triggers the bit to be set in the lottery type 1 is limited to the advantageous section transitioning combination. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous section only by referring to the data included in the lottery type 1. This makes it possible to centrally manage the data area used when deciding whether or not to shift to the advantageous section.

When the lottery type 1> 0 (YES in S21), the main control unit 41 executes the advantageous section winning process (S22), and shifts to the process of S19. The processing at the time of winning the advantageous section will be described later with reference to FIG. When the lottery type 1> 0 is not set in the main control unit 41 (NO in S21)
, S19.

When the flag in the advantageous section = ON (YES in S10), the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the advantageous section G number counter (S11). Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section G number counter ≧ 1500 (S12). When the advantageous section G number counter ≧ 1500 (YES in S12), the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section end flag = ON (YES in S12).
S13). The advantageous section end flag is data indicating the end of the advantageous section. Main control unit 4
1 determines whether or not the advantageous section G number counter ≥ 1500 (NO in S12) or after the processing of S13, whether or not the bonus is in progress (S14).

When the main control unit 41 is not in the bonus (NO in S14), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is inside (S15). When the main control unit 41 is not inside (NO in S15), the data indicating the main state is set to the next main state (S16). The main state is a state controlled by the main control unit 41, and is a state other than the gaming state (RT state). Specifically, the main state includes a normal section, a precursor state, CZ1, CZ2, ART preparation, ART, special zone preparation, special zone, and ending state. The main control unit 41 sets any of these states as the main state.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the lottery type 1 = bonus 1 or bonus 2 (S17). When the lottery type 1 = bonus 1 or bonus 2 (YES in S17), that is, when the bonus 1 or bonus 2 is won, the main control unit 41 executes the return destination setting process (S18) and processes S19. Move to. The return destination setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the lottery type 1 is not a bonus (NO in S17), the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the ending state counter (S17a). The ending state counter is a counter for determining whether or not to control the ending state, and is counted in a game that is not inside and is not in the ending state in the advantageous section. What is the ending state?
It is a state in which it is confirmed that the control to the advantageous section will be continued until the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games. In the present embodiment, the ending state is controlled on condition that the total value of the value of the ending state counter and the advantageous remaining G number reaches 1000. When controlled to the ending state, the advantageous remaining G number is not subtracted (specifically, FIG. 14 described later).
In S40, the process of S43 is not performed because it is determined to be YES in S40), so that the advantageous section G number counter is incremented by 1 in the process of S11 of FIG. 13 performed for each game. Therefore, it is confirmed that the control to the advantageous section is continued until the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games. That is, substantially, 500 games are given as the number of games in the advantageous section until the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games.

After adding 1 to the ending state counter, the main control unit 41 executes the ending state determination process (S17b), and shifts to the process of S19. The ending state determination process is
It will be described later with reference to FIG. 26.

The main control unit 41 executes the start processing of each main state (S19). The start processing of each main state will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation process (S20). The navigation process will be described later with reference to FIG. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the common start process.

In the process of S14, when the main control unit 41 is in the bonus (YES in S14).
), End the common start process. Further, in the process of S15, the main control unit 41 is used.
If it is inside (YES in S15), the common start process is terminated. As described above, since the processing of S17a and the processing of S19 are skipped and not executed during the bonus or inside, the ending state counter is added, which is also described in S4 of FIG. 14 to be described later.
At 3, the advantageous remaining G number counter is not subtracted. On the other hand, the number of advantageous sections G is added in the process of S11 prior to the process of S14 and S15. Therefore, the number of advantageous sections G is added in both the bonus and the internal as long as it is in the advantageous section.

(Start processing of each main state)
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a start process of each main state. As shown in FIG. 14, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the main state = the normal section or the ending state (S40). When the main state = normal section or ending state (YES in S40), the main control unit 41 ends the start process of each main state. As described above, when the main state is the ending state, none of the processes included in the start process of each main state is executed. Therefore, when the main state is the ending state, the subtraction of the advantageous residual G number counter (processing of S43) as described below is not performed.

On the other hand, when the main state = normal section or the main state = ending state (NO in S40), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the return waiting information = 0 (S41).
The return waiting information is the information of the symbol combination that triggers the start of the next main state set after the end of the bonus, and is set by the bonus start common process shown in FIG. 21 to be described later.

When the return waiting information = 0 (YES in S41), the main control unit 41 has a main state =
It is determined whether or not the special zone is being prepared (S42). When the main state = the special zone is being prepared (YES in S42), the main control unit 41 shifts to the process of S43a. on the other hand,
When the main state = the special zone is not being prepared (NO in S42), the main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the advantageous remaining G number counter in the advantageous section under control (S43). For example, in the case of CZ, the advantageous remaining G number of CZ is subtracted by 1. Further, when the AT is in progress, the advantageous residual G number of the AT is subtracted by 1, and when the special zone is in the special zone, the advantageous residual G number of the special zone is subtracted by 1.

As a modification, in the case where a precursor period of a predetermined number of games is provided before shifting to the special zone during AT, in addition to subtracting the advantageous remaining G number of AT, the special zone The number of advantageous remaining G in the precursory period before shifting to may be subtracted. That is, when configured in this way, even in the advantageous section, there is one type of the number of games subtracted by S43 like CZ (
The number of games that are subtracted by S43, such as AT, is 2 when it is the advantageous remaining G number of CZ).
There can be a case of the type (the number of advantageous remaining G of AT and the number of advantageous remaining G of the precursory period to the special zone).

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the return waiting information = 0 (NO in S41) or whether or not the advantageous remaining G number is added after the processing of S43 (S43a). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the number of AT games is added by winning by lottery related to the instruction function including the ceiling lottery. When the main control unit 41 has an addition of the advantageous remaining G number (S43)
YES in a), the added value is added to the advantageous remaining G number (S43b). After that, the main control unit 41
Executes the ending state determination process (S43c) and shifts to the process of S44.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the main state has been promoted by the lottery related to the instruction function when there is no addition of the advantageous remaining G number (NO in S43a) or after the processing of S43c (S44). .. For example, in the case of CZ1 or CZ2, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT has been won. Further, in the case of AT, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the special zone has been won.

When the main control unit 41 wins the lottery related to the instruction function (YES in S44), the main control unit 41 sets the next main state (S45). For example, when the AT right is granted during CZ, the main control unit 41 sets the next main state during AT preparation. Further, the main control unit 41 is
If the special zone right is granted during AT, the next main state will be set during the special zone preparation. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 does not win the lottery related to the instruction function (NO in S44), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous remaining G number = 0 for the advantageous section under control (S46).
..

The main control unit 41 is in the case where the advantageous remaining G number = 0 for the advantageous section under control (S46).
Yes), the normal section return processing is executed (S47). The processing at the time of returning to the normal section is shown in FIG. 22.
Will be described later with reference to. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 ends the start processing of each main state for the advantageous section under control when the advantageous remaining G number is not 0 (NO in S46) or after the processing of S45 and S47.

(Navigation processing)
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the navigation process. As shown in FIG. 15, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the flag = ON during the advantageous section (S51). The main control unit 41 ends the navigation process when the flag in the advantageous section is not ON (NO in S51).

On the other hand, when the flag = ON in the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 (YES in S51),
It is determined whether or not the push order is won (S52). When the push order combination is not won (NO in S52), the main control unit 41 ends the navigation process.

On the other hand, when the push order combination is won (YES in S52), the main control unit 41 performs navigation control (S53). Here, the main control unit 41 makes the navigation control different depending on the gaming state and the type of the advantageous section given at that time. Specifically, in the case of RT0 after the bonus, the main control unit 41 notifies the navigation information when the first push order bell is won when the CZ right is granted, and first when the AT right is granted. The navigation information is not notified when the push order bell is won, but the navigation information is notified when the subsequent push order bell is won.

By making the navigation control different in this way, the game characteristics are as follows. That is, as described above, the direct hit replay that can be won only at RT0 after the bonus is a lottery trigger for the lottery related to the instruction function. If the direct hit replay is won while the CZ right is granted, the AT game is granted with a 100% probability, so the player can play the direct hit replay at RT0 before shifting to RT1 by displaying the special figure. I hope you will win. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the right of CZ is granted in RT0, the display of the special figure is avoided by notifying the navigation information at the time of winning the first push order bell, and the game state is changed to RT0 by that amount. To maintain with. As a result, when the CZ right is granted at RT0, the player can be expected to be granted the AT game by winning the direct hit replay.

On the other hand, when the right of AT is granted at RT0, it is controlled by ART via RT2 which is preparing for ART. Therefore, if RT0, which has a low probability of winning a replay, is maintained for a long period of time, the consumption of medals will increase accordingly. Therefore, in the present embodiment, R
When the AT right is granted at T0, the special figure is displayed and the game state is transferred to RT2 by not notifying the navigation information at the time of winning the first push order bell. After that, the display of the special figure is avoided by notifying the navigation information when the push order bell is won. As a result, when the AT right is granted at RT0, A while suppressing the consumption of medals.
It can be controlled by RT.

Further, in the case of a gaming state other than RT0, the main control unit 41 notifies the navigation information when the first push order bell is won, regardless of whether the right of CZ or AT is granted.
As a result, it is possible to avoid displaying a special figure when the push order bell is won, and it is possible to suppress the consumption of medals.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the push order bell has been won (S54). When the push order bell is not won (NO in S54), the main control unit 41 ends the navigation process. On the other hand, when the push order bell is won (YES in S54), the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section navigation wait flag = OFF (S55). The advantageous section navigation waiting flag is a prize that allows the maximum number of payouts to be obtained during the advantageous section (in this embodiment, the leading bell).
This is data indicating whether or not the navigation in which is generated is executed at least once, and is shown in FIG. 19 described later.
It is set by the processing at the time of winning the advantageous section shown in. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the navigation process.

(Common third release process)
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a common third separation process. After the reels rotate, the main control unit 41 stops the final reel (third stop) by operating the stop switch, and when the operation of the stop switch is released, the main control unit 41 executes a common third release process. As shown in FIG. 16, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the bonus is in progress (S61).

When the bonus is in progress (YES in S61), the main control unit 41 shifts to the process of S67. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is not in the bonus (NO in S61), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is inside (S62). When the main control unit 41 is inside (YE in S62)
S), the internal middle flag is set (S63), and the process proceeds to S67.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is not inside (NO in S62), the flag in the advantageous section =
It is determined whether or not it is ON (S64). The main control unit 41 has an advantageous section flag = ON.
If not (NO in S64), the process proceeds to S67. On the other hand, when the flag in the advantageous section = ON (YES in S64), the main control unit 41 executes the display symbol determination process (S).
65). The display symbol determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

After that, the main control unit 41 executes the return waiting determination process (S66). The return waiting determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 25. The main control unit 41 executes the third release process of each main state (S67). The third release process of each main state will be described later with reference to FIG. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the common third release process.

(Third release processing of each main state)
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the third release process of each main state. As shown in FIG. 17, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the main state = normal section or the main state = ending state (S70). When the main state = normal section or the main state = ending state (YES in S70), the main control unit 41 is the third of each main state.
The release process ends. As described above, when the main state is the ending state, none of the processes included in the third release process of each main state is executed.

On the other hand, when the main state = normal section or the main state = ending state (NO in S70), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the navigation ignore flag = ON (S71).
). The navigation ignore flag is data indicating that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R were not operated according to the navigation information even though the navigation information was notified by the navigation notification by the main control unit 41. It is set by the display symbol determination process shown in 24.

When the navigation ignore flag = ON (NO in S71), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the main state under control = ART preparation is in progress (S72). When the main state = ART preparation is in progress (YES in S72), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the RT3 transition lip is displayed (S73). The main control unit 41 is displayed when the RT3 transition lip is displayed (S7).
3) YES), the process proceeds to S76. On the other hand, when the RT3 transition lip is not displayed (NO in S73), the main control unit 41 ends the third release process of each main state.

When the main state = ART preparation is not in progress (NO in S72), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the main state under control = special zone preparation is in progress (S74). Main control unit 41
Determines whether or not the RT4 transition lip is displayed when the main state = the special zone is being prepared (YES in S74). When the RT4 transition lip is displayed (YES in S75), the main control unit 41 shifts to the process of S76. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 is RT.
4 When the transition lip is not displayed (NO in S75), the third release process of each main state is terminated.

On the other hand, when the navigation ignore flag = ON (YES in S71), the main control unit 41 is S.
Move to the process of 76. The main control unit 41 sets the main state next time (S76). For example, when the current main state is preparing for ART, the main control unit 41 sets the main state from the next game to ART. As a result, subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of AT is started from the next game. Further, when the current main state is preparing for the special zone, the main control unit 41 sets the main state from the next game to the special zone. As a result, subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone is started from the next game.

(Game end processing)
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the game end process. When the main control unit 41 ends one game, the game end process is executed. As shown in FIG. 18, first, the main control unit 4
1 executes the advantageous section end determination process (S81). The advantageous section end determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 23.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section end flag = ON (S8).
2). When the advantageous section end flag = ON (YES in S82), the main control unit 41 is
Clear all ball ejection works (S83). In this process, the main control unit 41 clears the flag related to the advantageous section. For example, the main control unit 41 has an advantageous section flag = O.
Set to FF. The main control unit 41 is set to NO when the advantageous section end flag = ON (NO in S82).
) Or, after the processing of S83, it is determined whether or not the flag in the advantageous section = ON (S84).
).

When the flag in the advantageous section = ON (YES in S84), the main control unit 41 executes the lighting process of the advantageous section lamp 19 (S85). Specifically, the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section lamp data for controlling the lighting or extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 19 to ON. By setting the advantageous section lamp data = ON, the advantageous section lamp 19 lights up.

On the other hand, when the flag in the advantageous section = ON (NO in S84), the main control unit 41 executes the extinguishing process of the advantageous section lamp 19 (S86). Specifically, the main control unit 41
Set the advantageous section lamp data to OFF. By setting the advantageous section lamp data = OFF, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off. The main control unit 41 processes S85 or S8.
After the process of 6, the game end process is terminated.

(Processing when winning an advantageous section)
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the processing at the time of winning the advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 19, first, the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section navigation flag = ON and the advantageous section navigation wait flag = ON (S101).

Next, the main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section distribution lottery (S102). In this process, the main control unit 41 shifts to CZ1 only in the precursory state, shifts to CZ1 after the precursory state, and C after the precursory state.
One of the Z2 transitions will be decided by lottery. After that, the main control unit 41 draws a lottery for the number of games (S103). In this process, the main control unit 41 determines by lottery the number of games that have the right to control the advantageous section of the type determined in the process of S102 (S103).

Next, the main control unit 41 sets the next main state to the advantageous section of the type determined in the process of S102 (S104). As a result, from the next game, it is controlled to the advantageous section of the type determined in the process of S102. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the processing at the time of winning the advantageous section.

(Return destination setting process)
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a return destination setting process. As shown in FIG. 20, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the main state is a normal section or a precursor state (S1).
21).

The main control unit 41 is in the case where the main state is a normal section or a precursor state (Y in S121).
ES), the return destination main state is set to CZ1 (S122), and the return destination setting process is terminated.
The return destination main state is the main state at RT0 after the end of the bonus. That is, when the main state in the game in which the bonus 1 or the bonus 2 is won is the normal section or the precursor state, the main control unit 41 grants the right of CZ1 with the bonus winning as an opportunity, and sets the main state after the bonus to CZ1. Set to.

On the other hand, in the main control unit 41, when the main state is not a normal section or a precursor state (S12).
1 is NO), and it is determined whether or not the main state is CZ1 or CZ2 (S123). When the main state is CZ1 or CZ2 (YES in S123), the main control unit 41 has a main state of CZ1 or CZ2.
The return destination main state is set during ART preparation (S124), and the return destination setting process is terminated. That is, when the main state in the game in which the bonus 1 or the bonus 2 is won is CZ1 or CZ2, the main control unit 41 grants the AT right when the bonus is won, and is preparing the main state after the bonus is completed. Set to.

On the other hand, when the main state is not CZ1 or CZ2 (NO in S123), that is, the main state is preparing for ART, ART, preparing for special zone, special zone,
Or, if it is the ending state, set the return destination main state to the main state (S12).
5). That is, when the main state in the game in which the bonus 1 or the bonus 2 is won is the ART preparation, the ART, the special zone preparation, the special zone, or the ending state, the main control unit 41 is the main state after the bonus ends. Is set to the same as the current state. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the return destination setting process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the return destination main state after the end of the bonus is set according to the main state in the game in which the bonus is won. Then, during the bonus, a lottery related to the instruction function is performed according to the type of the set return destination main state. For example, if a lottery trigger such as an advantageous weak cherry is won during the bonus, if the return destination main state is CZ1, it is decided by lottery whether or not to grant the right to control the AT, and the return destination main state. If is ART, it is decided by lottery whether or not to grant the right to control the special zone. In the lottery related to the instruction function, although the lottery is performed, 100% of the right to control the AT or the special zone may be granted and confirmed. Alternatively, 100% of the right to control the AT or the special zone may be granted by winning the lottery trigger without performing the lottery itself.

(Common process for starting bonus)
FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a bonus start common process. The main control unit 41 executes the bonus start common process after executing the common third release process in the bonus winning game. As shown in FIG. 21, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the return waiting information = 0 (S131). When the return waiting information = 0 in the main control unit 41 (
NO in S131), the bonus start common process ends.

On the other hand, when the return waiting information = 0 (YES in S131), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the next main state is CZ1 (S132). The next main state at this time corresponds to the return destination main state set by the return destination setting process shown in FIG. For example, if the return destination main state = CZ1, the next main state = CZ1. If the return destination main state = ART is being prepared or ART, the next main state = ART. If the return destination main state = special zone is being prepared or the special zone, the next main state = special zone. If the return destination main state = ending state, the next main state = ending state. When the main state is CZ1 next time, the main control unit 41 (YES in S132).
, The return waiting information is set to the special figure display waiting (S133), and the bonus start common process is terminated.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the main state is a normal section or a precursor state at the time of winning the bonus, the main control unit 41 sets the return destination main state after the end of the bonus to CZ1.
Set to. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls CZ1 during the bonus, but does not subtract the advantageous remaining G number of CZ1. Then, the main control unit 41 is R after the end of the bonus.
At T0, the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of CZ1 is started only when the special figure is displayed and the process shifts to RT1.

On the other hand, when the main state is not CZ1 next time (NO in S132), the main control unit 41 is set.
Next time, it is determined whether or not the main state is ART (S134). When the next main state is ART (YES in S134), the main control unit 41 sets the return wait information to RT3 transition rip display wait (S135), and ends the bonus start common process.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the main state is CZ1 or CZ2 at the time of winning the bonus, the main control unit 41 sets the return destination main state after the end of the bonus during ART preparation. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls the AT during the bonus, but does not subtract the advantageous remaining G number of the AT. Then, the main control unit 41 is RT after the end of the bonus.
At 0, the navigation notification is not performed when the push order bell is won until the special figure is displayed, and when the special figure is displayed and the system shifts to RT1 and the rush replay is won, the navigation notification is performed. After that, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation to display the RT3 transition lip and the gaming state shifts to RT3, the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the AT is started for the first time.

On the other hand, when the main state of the main control unit 41 is not ART next time (NO in S134), the main control unit 41
Next time, it is determined whether or not the main state is the special zone (S136). When the next main state is the special zone (YES in S136), the main control unit 41 sets the return waiting information to RT4.
Set to wait for the transition rip display (S137), and end the bonus start common process.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the main state is preparing for the special zone at the time of winning the bonus, the main control unit 41 sets the return destination main state after the end of the bonus during the preparation for the special zone. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls the special zone during the bonus, but does not subtract the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone. Then, when the main control unit 41 does not perform navigation notification at the time of winning the push order bell at RT0 after the end of the bonus until the special figure is displayed, the special figure is displayed, the process shifts to RT1, and the rush replay is won. Navi notification is performed. After that, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation to display the RT4 transition lip and the game state shifts to RT4, the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone is started for the first time. In this way, in the return destination main state set in S122, S124, and S125 in FIG. 20, the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number is started when the display result set as the return waiting information is derived after the end of the bonus. It is a state for shifting to the state of.

(Processing when returning to the normal section)
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the normal section return processing. As shown in FIG. 22, first, the main control unit 41 sets the main state to the normal section (S151).

Next, the main control unit 41 executes the advantageous section end determination process (S152). The advantageous section end determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 23. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the normal section return processing.

(Advantageous section end judgment processing)
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the advantageous section end determination process. As shown in FIG. 23, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the next main state is the normal section and the advantageous remaining G number = 0 (S171). In the process of S171, the main control unit 41 is
It is determined whether or not all the advantageous remaining G numbers such as CZ, AT, and the special zone are 0.
In the case where a precursor period of a predetermined number of games is provided before shifting to the special zone, it is also determined whether or not the advantageous remaining G number in this precursor period is 0.

When the next main state is the normal section and the number of advantageous remaining G is not 0 (NO in S171), the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous section end determination process. On the other hand, the main control unit 41
When the next main state is the normal section and the advantageous remaining G number = 0 (YES in S171)
, It is determined whether or not the advantageous section navigation wait flag = OFF (S172).

When the advantageous section navigation wait flag = OFF is not set in the main control unit 41 (NO in S172).
, Ends the advantageous section end determination process. On the other hand, when the advantageous section navigation wait flag = OFF (YES in S172), the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section end flag = ON (S).
173). After that, the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous section end determination process.

(Display symbol judgment processing)
FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the display symbol determination process. As shown in FIG. 24, first
The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the navigation notification is being performed (S191). When the navigation notification is not performed (YES in S191), the main control unit 41 ends the display symbol determination process.

On the other hand, when the navigation notification is performed (NO in S191), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the preparatory replay is won and the RT2 transition lip is displayed (S192). in short,
The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated according to the navigation performed when the preparatory replay is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation and it is determined that the RT2 transition lip is displayed (YES in S192), the main control unit 41 ends the display symbol determination process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 does not win the preparatory replay, or when the preparatory replay is won but the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation, the RT2 transition lip is not displayed ( NO in S192), it is determined whether or not the inrush replay is won and the RT3 transition lip is displayed (S193). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated according to the navigation performed when the inrush replay is won. The main control unit 41 has stop switches 8L, 8 according to the navigation.
When it is determined that the RT3 transition lip is displayed by operating C and 8R (YES in S193),
The display symbol determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 does not win the rush replay, or when the rush replay is won but the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation, the RT3 transition lip is not displayed ( NO) in S193, it is determined whether or not the RT1 fall replay is won and the rip 1 or the rip 2 is displayed (S194). That is, the main control unit 41
Stop switch 8L, according to the navigation performed when the RT1 fall replay was won.
It is determined whether or not 8C and 8R have been operated. When the main control unit 41 determines that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation and the rip 1 or the rip 2 is displayed (
YES in S194), the display symbol determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 does not win the RT1 fall replay, or RT.
1 If you win the fall replay but do not follow the navigation and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated and Lip 1 or Lip 2 is not displayed (NO in S194), you win the ascending replay and shift to RT4. It is determined whether or not the lip is displayed (S195). That is, the main control unit 41 has a stop switch 8L according to the navigation performed when the ascending / replay is won.
It is determined whether or not 8C and 8R have been operated. When the main control unit 41 determines that the RT4 transition lip is displayed by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation (S1).
YES in 95), the display symbol determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 did not win the ascending replay, or when the ascending replay was won but the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R were operated without following the navigation, the RT4 transition lip was not displayed. In the case (NO in S195), it is determined whether or not the RT3 fall replay is won and the lip 1 is displayed (S196). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated according to the navigation performed when the RT3 fall replay is won. The main control unit 41 has a stop switch 8L according to the navigation.
, 8C, 8R are operated and it is determined that Lip 1 is displayed (YES in S196), the display symbol determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 does not win the RT3 fall replay, or RT.
3 If you won the fall replay but did not follow the navigation and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R were operated and Lip 1 was not displayed (NO in S196), did you win the push order bell and did the bell display? It is determined whether or not (S197). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated according to the navigation performed when the push order bell is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation and it is determined that the bell is displayed (YES in S197), the main control unit 41 ends the display symbol determination process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 does not win the push order bell, or when the push order bell is won but the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation, the bell is not displayed ( NO in S197), set the navigation ignore flag = ON (S198). Next, the main control unit 41 sets the return waiting information = 0 (S199), and ends the display symbol determination process.

When the navigation ignore flag = ON is set, as described above, YES is determined in S71 of FIG. 17, and the main state is updated next time. Further, when the return waiting information = 0 is set, YES is determined in S41 of FIG. 14 as described above. If the navigation ignore flag = ON is set during the preparation of the special zone, the next main state is set to the special zone, and since it is determined as NO in S42 of FIG. 14, the number of advantageous sections G in S43. Will be subtracted.

(Return waiting judgment processing)
FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the return waiting determination process. As shown in FIG. 25, first
The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the return waiting information = 0 (S221). When the return wait information = 0 (YES in S221), the main control unit 41 ends the return wait determination process.

On the other hand, when the return waiting information = 0 (NO in S221), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the return waiting information = waiting for special figure display (S222). When the return waiting information = the special figure display wait (YES in S222), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the special figure is displayed (S223). When the special figure is not displayed in the main control unit 41 (N in S223)
O), the return waiting determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the special figure is displayed (YES in S223), the main control unit 41 sets the return waiting information = 0 (S228), and ends the return waiting determination process.

When the return waiting information = not waiting for the special figure display (NO in S222), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the return waiting information = waiting for the RT3 transition rip display (S224). When the return wait information = RT3 transition lip display wait (YES in S224), the main control unit 41 is R.
It is determined whether or not the T3 transition lip is displayed (S225). The main control unit 41 is RT3
If the transition lip is not displayed (NO in S225), the return waiting determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the RT3 transition lip is displayed in the main control unit 41 (YES in S225), the main control unit 41
The return wait information = 0 is set (S228), and the return wait determination process is terminated.

When the return waiting information = RT3 transition lip display waiting (NO in S224), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the return waiting information = RT4 transition lip display waiting (S226).
When the main control unit 41 is waiting for return waiting information = RT4 transition lip display (Y in S226)
ES), it is determined whether or not the RT4 transition lip is displayed (S227). Main control unit 41
Ends the return waiting determination process when the RT4 transition lip is not displayed (NO in S227).

On the other hand, when the RT4 transition lip is displayed in the main control unit 41 (YES in S227), the main control unit 41
The return wait information = 0 is set (S228), and the return wait determination process is terminated.

When the return waiting information = RT4 transition lip display waiting is not performed (NO in S226), the main control unit 41 ends the return waiting determination process.

(Ending judgment processing)
FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining an ending state determination process. As shown in FIG. 26, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the total value of the value of the ending state counter and the advantageous remaining G number is 1000 or more (S251). When the ending state counter + advantageous remaining G number ≧ 1000 (NO in S251), the main control unit 41 ends the ending state determination process. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 has an ending state counter + an advantageous residual G.
When the number ≧ 1000 (YES in S251), the next main state is set to the ending state (S252), and the ending state determination process is terminated.

(Setting change processing)
FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the setting change process. The main control unit 41 executes the setting change process when the setting key switch is set to ON while the power of the slot machine 1 is OFF and the power of the slot machine 1 is switched from OFF to ON. As shown in FIG. 27, first, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting start command that can specify the transition to the setting change state to the sub control unit 91 (S271). After that, the main control unit 4
1 shifts to the setting change state (S272).

Next, the main control unit 41 executes the initialization process (S273). Specifically, the main control unit 41 clears RT information that can specify the RT state under control, bonus information that can specify that the RT state is controlled by a bonus, and the like. The main control unit 41 reads the current set value from the RAM 41c and displays the read set value as a display value on a set value display (S274).

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting switch has been operated by the clerk (S2).
75). When the setting switch is operated within a predetermined period (YES in S275), the main control unit 41 updates the display value by 1 (S276), and displays the updated display value on the setting value display (YES).
S274).

On the other hand, in the main control unit 41, when the setting switch is not operated within a predetermined period (S2).
No at 75), it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S277). In the main control unit 41, when the start switch 7 is not operated within a predetermined period (N in S277).
O) Return to the process of S275.

On the other hand, in the main control unit 41, when the start switch 7 is operated within a predetermined period (S2).
77), the display value displayed on the set value display is stored in the RAM 41c as the set value (S278).

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch is in the OFF state (
S279). The main control unit 41 is in the case where the setting key switch 37 is not in the OFF state (S2).
NO at 79), and the process of S279 is executed again.

On the other hand, in the main control unit 41, when the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state (S279).
YES), the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off (S280). Specifically, the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section lamp data to OFF, so that the advantageous section lamp 19
Turn off. The turn-off process of the advantageous section lamp 19 executed in S280 is the same as the turn-off process (S86) of the advantageous section lamp 19 in the game end process shown in FIG.

Next, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting end command that can specify that the setting change state is terminated to the sub control unit 91 (S281). After that, the main control unit 41 ends the setting change state (S282), and ends the setting change process.

As described above, the main control unit 41 controls the progress of the game by executing the various processes shown in FIGS. 13 to 27.

[Timing chart when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games]
With reference to FIGS. 28 to 31, the timing of various processes when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games will be described.

(When the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during non-bonus, non-internal, and ending state)
In FIG. 28A, the number of advantageous sections G is 1 in the non-bonus, non-internal, and ending states.
It is a figure which shows the timing chart when it reaches 500 games. As shown in FIG. 28A, in this timing chart, in order from the top, a line showing the type of the game section being controlled, a line showing whether or not the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit, and a background effect during execution are shown. A line indicating the type, a line indicating whether or not a bonus has been won, a line indicating whether or not a bonus has been won and a line indicating whether or not a bonus has been won, a line indicating whether or not there is an internal or bonus, and a line indicating whether or not there has been a freeze. including. These lines shown in the timing chart are also common to FIGS. 28 (b), 31 (c), and (d), which will be described later.

Before the timing t1, it is controlled to an advantageous section. During the advantageous section, the background effect for the advantageous section is executed, and the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light. If the bonus is won at the timing t1 which is the non-ending state, the timing t2
From to the timing t3, the bonus winning is instigated and the bonus winning is notified.
For example, an image of a battle effect between characters is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a result of the battle effect. In this example,
The bonus winning fan and the bonus winning notification are performed over a plurality of games, but the bonus winning game may be completed.

In the game in which the bonus is won, if the bonus prize is missed, the game state is controlled internally from the next game. If a bonus symbol combination can be derived inside, a bonus prize will be generated. In this example, since the bonus is won at the timing t4, the gaming state is controlled by the bonus until the timing t5. During the bonus, the bonus lamp 60 lights up.

After that, when the total value of the value of the ending state counter and the advantageous remaining G number reaches 1000 at the timing t6 which is the non-ending state, the main state is controlled to the ending state.

FIG. 29A is a diagram for explaining an example of the ending state. As shown in FIG. 29 (a), in the ending state, the ending screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the ending screen, the area 5 showing the current number of medals paid out during the advantageous section
The template includes 1d, an area 51e indicating the number of remaining games until the end of the advantageous section, and an area 51f indicating navigation information. Further, the center of the ending screen includes a region 51g for displaying an effect image indicating that the ending state is in effect. For example, in the area 51g at the center of the ending screen, an image in which confetti dances is displayed. In the ending state, the screen state as shown in FIG. 29 (a) is continued, and even if a bonus is won or a rare role such as a cherry is won, no effect is performed on the screen. In addition, only in the advantageous section, the navigation information is notified by performing the navigation.

Here, with reference to FIG. 30, an example of the effect when the main state is controlled to the ending state when the total value of the value of the ending state counter and the advantageous remaining G number reaches 1000 will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when entering an ART in an ending state from an ART in a normal state.

As shown in FIG. 30A, in the ART in the normal state, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed.
The template includes an area 51d indicating the current number of medals paid out during the advantageous section, an area 51e indicating the number of remaining games until the advantageous section ends, and an area 51f indicating navigation information. Further, the center of the screen includes a region 51g for displaying an effect image indicating that the ART is in a normal state. In the ART in the normal state, the advantageous remaining G number is shown in the region 51e. In this example, since the remaining number of AT games given is 300 games, the character image of "300G" is displayed in the area 51e as the advantageous remaining G number. Since the number displayed in the area 51e in the ART in the normal state is the advantageous remaining G number, it is not subtracted in the inside or in the bonus. In this example, the value of the ending state counter is 690 at the present time.
Since it is counted up to, the total value of the value of the ending state counter and the number of advantageous remaining G is 990.

Here, it is assumed that 10 games are added in the additional lottery during AT. FIG. 30 (
When the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch in the state of a), an image (image of "+10") suggesting the addition of 10 games is displayed in the area 51g as shown in FIG. 30 (b). To.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), the character image of "310 G" is displayed in the area 51e as the advantageous remaining G number after 10 games are added. By adding the number of AT games, the total value of the ending state counter value and the advantageous remaining G number reaches 1000. At this time, an image (image of "PUSH") prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 is displayed in the area 51g.

When the effect switch 56 is operated in the state of FIG. 30 (c), an effect suggesting that the ending state is entered is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), an image suggesting that a freeze is performed to delay the activation of the start operation or the BET operation for starting the next game, and the ending state is entered (in this example,). The "ending rush" image and the character image) are displayed in the area 51g. The effect of suggesting entering the ending state is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 30 (d), and a so-called blackout effect may be performed in which the entire screen is darkened for a predetermined period.

When entering the ending state, 1500 without subtracting the advantageous remaining G number counter
Every time the game starts, the advantageous section G number counter is incremented by 1. Therefore, the number of AT games is substantially increased by 500 games. As shown in FIG. 30 (e), an image (image of “+500”) showing that the number of AT games has been added by 500 games is displayed in the area 51g.

After that, as shown in FIG. 30 (f), an image (an image in which confetti dances) indicating the ending state is displayed in the region 51g. Further, the character image of "810G" after 500 games are added as the advantageous remaining G number is displayed in the area 51e. The number displayed in the area 51e in the ART in the ending state is 1500 G for the advantageous section G number counter.
Since it is the number of games remaining until the game starts, it is subtracted every time the game starts. That is, in the ending state, the number displayed in the area 51e is always subtracted every time the game starts until the advantageous section G number counter reaches 1500G, and it is assumed that the inside or the bonus state is reached. However, the production screen does not change at all.

Returning to FIG. 28A, when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games at the timing t7 in the ending state, the advantageous section shifts to the normal section. Along with this, the background effect for the advantageous section is switched to the background effect for the normal section, and the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off.

Further, in this example, the number of advantageous sections G has reached 1500 games in the non-bonus, non-internal, and ending states. In this case, the freeze is executed at the timing t7 when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games, and the result screen showing the notification of the result of the game in the advantageous section is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Here, FIG. 29B is a diagram for explaining a result screen when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games in the non-bonus, non-internal, and ending states. In this example, it is assumed that 1700 medals are paid out during the advantageous section. FIG. 29 (b)
As shown in, on the result screen, the area 51a indicating the characters of the result, the area 51b indicating the final number of medals paid out during the advantageous section, and the area 51c indicating the number of digested games in the advantageous section are displayed. , Included as a template. On the result screen when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during the non-bonus, images are displayed in all of the areas 51a, 51b, and 51c. For example, a character image of "RESULT" is displayed in the area 51a, a character image of "1700 sheets" is displayed in the area 51b, and a character image of "1500 games" is displayed in the area 51c.

In this way, the number of advantageous sections G is 150 in the non-bonus, non-internal, and ending state.
When the game reaches 0, the result screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at that timing.

(When the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during the bonus and in the ending state)
FIG. 28B is a diagram showing a timing chart when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during the bonus and in the ending state.

Before the timing t11, it is controlled to an advantageous section. During the advantageous section, the background effect for the advantageous section is executed, and the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light.
When the total value of the value of the ending state counter and the advantageous remaining G number reaches 1000 at the timing t11 which is the non-ending state, the main state is controlled to the ending state. The ending screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the ending state is
This is as shown in FIG. 29 (a).

In this example, the bonus is won at the timing t12 which is the ending state.
However, since it is already controlled to the ending state, the bonus winning is not fanned and the bonus winning is not notified, and the screen of the ending state shown in FIG. 29A is maintained.

In the game in which the bonus is won, if the bonus prize is missed, the game state is internally controlled from the timing t13 of the next game. If a bonus symbol combination can be derived inside, a bonus prize will be generated. In this example, since the bonus is won at the timing t14, the gaming state is controlled by the bonus until the timing t16. In the ending state, the player may not be able to recognize that the bonus has been won because the bonus winning is not fanned and the bonus winning is not notified. Therefore, for example, in the ending state, the internal state is set for a predetermined period (for example, 10).
When the game) has passed, the bonus winning may be notified, or the winning bonus type and the symbol combination thereof may be notified.

Here, when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games at the timing t15 during the bonus,
Shift from the advantageous section to the normal section. However, since it is already controlled to the ending state, the screen in the ending state shown in FIG. 29A is maintained without switching to the background effect for the normal section. However, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off.

Further, in this example, the number of advantageous sections G has reached 1500 games during the bonus and in the ending state. In this case, the freeze is not executed at the timing t15 when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games, and the result screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After waiting for the timing t16 when the bonus ends, the freeze is executed and the result screen is displayed.

Here, in FIG. 29 (c), the number of advantageous sections G is 1500 during the bonus and in the ending state.
It is a figure for demonstrating the result screen when the game is reached. In this example, it is assumed that 1700 medals are paid out during the advantageous section and 174 medals are paid out at the timings t15 to t16 during the bonus after the advantageous section ends. Further, it is assumed that the bonus is performed over 20 games at the timing timings t15 to t16. As shown in FIG. 29 (c), on the result screen, "RESULT" is set in the area 51a.
The character image of "1874 sheets" is displayed in the area 51b. On the other hand, the region 51c used in FIG. 29B is not used, and no character image is displayed in that region.

In this way, when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during the bonus and in the ending state, the result screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the timing when the bonus ends.
Further, unlike the example of FIG. 28 (a), the result screen in this case does not display the character image showing the number of digested games (1500 games) in the advantageous section, and further, either in the advantageous section or in the bonus. The character image showing the total number of games (1520 games) controlled by is also not displayed.

(When the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games inside and in the ending state)
FIG. 31 (c) is a diagram showing a timing chart when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games in the inside and in the ending state.

Before the timing t21, it is controlled to an advantageous section. During the advantageous section, the background effect for the advantageous section is executed, and the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light.
When the total value of the value of the ending state counter and the advantageous remaining G number reaches 1000 at the timing t21 which is the non-ending state, the main state is controlled to the ending state. The ending screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the ending state is
This is as shown in FIG. 29 (a).

In this example, the bonus is won at the timing t22 which is the ending state.
However, since it is already controlled to the ending state, the bonus winning is not fanned and the bonus winning is not notified, and the screen of the ending state shown in FIG. 29A is maintained.

In the game in which the bonus is won, if the bonus prize is missed, the game state is internally controlled from the timing t23 of the next game. If a bonus symbol combination can be derived inside, a bonus prize will be generated. In this example, since the bonus is won at the timing t25, the gaming state is controlled by the bonus until the timing t26. When a predetermined period (for example, 10 games) has elapsed in the ending state, the bonus winning may be notified, or the winning bonus type and the symbol combination thereof may be notified.

Here, when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games at the timing t24 in the inside, the advantageous section shifts to the normal section. However, since it is already controlled to the ending state, the screen in the ending state shown in FIG. 29A is maintained without switching to the background effect for the normal section. However, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off. In addition, the number of advantageous sections G is 1 in the inside.
After reaching 500 games, even in the ending state, the bonus winning may be notified, or the winning bonus type and the symbol combination thereof may be notified.

Further, in this example, the number of advantageous sections G has reached 1500 games in the inside and in the ending state. In this case, the freeze is not executed at the timing t24 when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games, and the result screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After waiting for the timing t26 when the bonus ends, the freeze is executed and the result screen is displayed. In this case, the result screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is the same as that shown in FIG. 29 (c), the character image of "RESULT" is displayed in the area 51a, and the area 51b is in the advantageous section. A character image showing the total value of the number of medals paid out and the number of medals paid out from the end of the advantageous section to the end of the bonus is displayed. On the other hand, the region 51c used in FIG. 29 (b) was not used.
No text image is displayed in that area.

In this way, when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games inside and in the ending state, the result screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the timing when the bonus ends. Further, the result screen in this case is different from the example of FIG. 28 (a), and the number of digestion games in the advantageous section (
The character image indicating 1500 games) is not displayed, and further, the character image indicating the total number of games controlled during either the advantageous section or the bonus is not displayed.

(When the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games in the internal and non-ending state)
FIG. 31D is a diagram showing a timing chart when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games in the internal and non-ending state.

Before the timing t31, it is controlled to an advantageous section. During the advantageous section, the background effect for the advantageous section is executed, and the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light.
When the bonus is won at the timing t31 which is the non-ending state, the bonus winning is agitated and the bonus winning is notified from the timing t32 to the timing t33.

In the game in which the bonus is won, if the bonus prize is missed, the game state is controlled internally from the next game. If a bonus symbol combination can be derived inside, a bonus prize will be generated. In this example, since the bonus is won at the timing t35, the gaming state is controlled by the bonus until the timing t36.

Here, as described above, the advantageous remaining G number is not subtracted inside. Therefore, there is a possibility that there is a player who attempts to control the ending state by accumulating the values of the ending state counters by intentionally extending the internal state. In addition, if a predetermined period (for example, 10 games) has passed in the ending state and the type of winning bonus or the combination of symbols is notified, the player avoids winning the bonus. Can also be done.

However, in the present embodiment, the ending state counter is not added inside. Further, the number of advantageous sections G is added even inside the interior. Therefore, if the gaming state is controlled inside the inside in the non-ending state and the state inside the inside is intentionally extended, the advantageous section G in the inside is the non-ending state. The number will reach 1500 games. Also in the example shown in FIG. 31 (d), the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games at the timing t34 which is inside and in the non-ending state.

When the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games in the internal and non-ending state, the advantageous section shifts to the normal section, and the background effect for the advantageous section is switched to the background effect for the normal section. Further, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off. Further, when the advantageous section G number reaches 1500 games in the internal and non-ending state, the freeze is executed at the timing t34 when the advantageous section G number reaches 1500 games, and the result screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.
Is displayed in. The result screen in this case is the same as the example of FIG. 28A, and the character image of "RESULT" is displayed in the area 51a, and the character indicating the number of medals paid out in the advantageous section in the area 51b. An image is displayed, and a character image showing the number of digestion games in the advantageous section is displayed in the area 51c.

In this way, when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games in the internal and non-ending state, the result screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at that timing.

Further, as described above, when a bonus with no setting difference is won and a prize is won, processing related to an instruction function such as an additional lottery may be performed during the bonus. However, FIG. 31 (d)
In the case of the example shown in), the number of advantageous sections G has already reached 1500 games before being controlled by the bonus, and the background effect for the normal section has been switched to. Therefore, in this case, even if a bonus with no setting difference is won, it is treated as a bonus with a setting difference, and processing related to an instruction function such as an additional lottery is not executed during the bonus. For example, originally, since the bonus with no setting difference is won, the effect during the bonus is the effect for the special bonus, but in the example shown in FIG. 31 (d), the effect during the bonus is usually. It is an effect for the bonus, and the processing related to the instruction function such as the additional lottery is not executed during the bonus.

[Main effect]
Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1-1) As shown in FIG. 11, advantageous strong cherry, advantageous weak cherry, middle cherry, and advantageous normal replay are provided as advantageous section transition roles that trigger the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section. The role of is also an opportunity for additional lottery during AT and special zones. Strong cherries, weak cherries, and 7 replays 1 to 7 are provided as roles that are not advantageous section transition roles but are triggers for additional lottery during AT or special zones. Then, as shown in FIGS. 11 (d) and 11 (e), the strong cherry winning, the weak cherry winning, and 7
When the replays 1 to 7 are won, the expected value of the number of AT games given in the additional lottery is higher than when the advantageous strong cherry winning, the advantageous weak cherry winning, the middle cherry winning, and the advantageous normal replay winning. In this way, since the expected value of the number of AT games in the advantageous section differs depending on the type of winning combination, the number of AT games can be appropriately assigned according to the type of winning combination, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to. Furthermore, since the winning combination that was not used for any privilege lottery in the normal section is used for the additional lottery for the number of AT games in the advantageous section, it also motivates the aim of controlling to the advantageous section, which is an interesting game. Can be built.

(1-2) As shown in FIG. 8, the strong cherry, the weak cherry, and the 7 replays 1 to 7 are the roles of winning or not winning depending on the RT state. As a result, the player can be focused on the type of RT state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-3) As shown in FIG. 8, 7 replays 1 to 7 are RT0, RT1, and RT2.
It is possible to win at RT3 and RT4 without winning at, and it can be controlled to an advantageous section in all of RT0 to RT4. In this way, whether or not to win 7 replays 1 to 7 differs depending on which RT state is controlled in the advantageous section, and accordingly, the number of AT games given in the additional lottery in the advantageous section Since the expected values are different, the player can be focused on the type of RT state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-1) As shown in FIG. 8, as a special role in which the winning probability does not differ depending on the set value.
Bonus 1 and bonus 2 are provided, and bonus 1 + chance winning, bonus 2 + chance winning, and bonus 3 winning are provided as special roles having different winning probabilities depending on the set value. Then, as shown in FIG. 12A, regardless of which combination the bonus is won, the additional lottery is executed at the start of the bonus, and the ceiling G number counter is cleared at the end of the bonus. In this way, regardless of which role the bonus is won, the common process is executed at the start of the bonus or the end of the bonus, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, if you win either Bonus 1 + Chance, Bonus 2 + Chance, or Bonus 3, the additional lottery will not be executed during the bonus, but if you win either Bonus 1 or Bonus 2, you will be in the bonus. A lottery can be executed in addition to. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the bonus has a setting difference or the bonus has no setting difference, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, when a common loss is derived, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the bonus 1 is won alone or the bonus 1 is won at the same time as the chance. Similarly, when a common loss is derived, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the bonus 2 is won alone or the bonus 2 is won at the same time as the chance. For this reason, if the bonus is controlled after the common loss is derived, is it a single winning of bonuses 1 and 2 with no setting difference, or is it a simultaneous winning of bonuses 1 and 2 with a setting difference and a chance? It is difficult for the player to recognize. Moreover, at the start of the bonus, regardless of which combination of bonuses is won, the additional lottery is executed using the common additional lottery table 10 as a common process. Therefore, it is necessary to advance the game while letting the player predict whether the bonus has a setting difference in which the additional lottery can be executed during the bonus or the bonus in which the additional lottery is not executed during the bonus. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3-1) As shown in FIG. 12A, when either bonus 1 or bonus 1 + chance is won, the special zone lottery is executed using the special zone lottery table 12. If any of bonus 2, bonus 2 + chance, and bonus 3 is won, the special zone lottery is executed using the special zone lottery table 13. In this way, since common processing is executed for each type of winning bonus, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3-2) As shown in Fig. 8, as a special role in which the winning probability does not differ depending on the set value.
Bonus 1 and bonus 2 are provided, and as special roles with different winning probabilities depending on the set value, bonus 1 + chance winning, bonus 2 + chance winning, and bonus 3 winning are provided, and the bonus 3 lottery target role is It is a single win of bonus 3. in this way,
Multiple types of special roles with different winning probabilities are provided according to the set value, multiple types of special roles with different winning probabilities are provided according to the set value, and special roles with different winning probabilities are provided according to the set value. Since there is also a role of winning a single prize, it is possible to diversify the game and improve the interest of the game.

(3-3) As shown in FIG. 12A, an additional lottery is executed as a common process at the start of the bonus, and a special zone lottery is executed as a common process at the end of the bonus. As a result, since the execution timing differs between the additional lottery and the special zone lottery, it is possible to prevent different processes from being executed together.

(4-1) As shown in FIG. 28 (a), when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games at the timing t7 in the non-internal and ending state in the advantageous section, the result screen is displayed along with the execution of the freeze at the timing t7. Is displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31 (c),
The number of advantageous sections G is 15 at the timing t24 in the internal and ending state in the advantageous section.
When the 00 game is reached, the result screen is displayed along with the execution of the freeze at the timing t26 when the bonus ends. In this way, when the bonus winning is carried over in the advantageous section, even if the number of advantageous section G updated during the advantageous section reaches 1500 games, the freeze is executed and the result screen is displayed at that timing. Instead, the freeze is executed and the result screen is displayed when the bonus ends. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game by executing the freeze and displaying the result screen even though the bonus winning is carried over in the advantageous section. As described above, it is possible to provide a slot machine having improved freeze execution and result screen display based on the update of the advantageous section G number.

(4-2) As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 31 (c), the number of advantageous sections G is 1500 regardless of whether or not the number of advantageous sections G has reached 1500 games inside the advantageous section. When the game is reached, the advantageous section lamp 19 goes out. As a result, it is possible to appropriately control the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19, which suggests that the advantageous section is being controlled.

(4-3) As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 31 (c), the number of advantageous sections G is 1500.
When the game is reached, the result screen will be displayed along with the freeze execution. By displaying the result screen together with the execution of the freeze in this way, it is easy for the player to recognize that the number of advantageous sections G has reached 1500 games.

(4-4) As shown in the timing t2 of FIG. 28 (a), when the bonus is won in the ending state, the bonus is fanned and the bonus is notified.
As shown in the timings t23 to t25 of FIG. 31 (c), when the bonus is won in the ending state, the bonus fanning and the bonus notification are not performed. In addition, FIG. 31
As shown in the timings t21 to t26 of (c), in the ending state, the background does not change even if the bonus is won, and the ending screen shown in FIG. 29 (a) continues to be displayed.
In this way, since it is determined that the control to the advantageous section is continued when the control is performed in the ending state, the player can pay attention to whether or not the control is performed in the ending state.
It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4-5) As shown in the timings t23 to t26 of FIG. 31 (c), from the time the bonus is won until the end of the bonus, the background effect corresponding to the ending state continues to be executed in the ending state, and FIG. 29 ( The ending screen shown in a) continues to be displayed. As a result, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable.

(5-1) As shown in FIG. 28 (a), when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games at the timing t7 in the non-internal and ending state in the advantageous section, the result screen is displayed along with the execution of the freeze at the timing t7. As shown in FIG. 31 (d), when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games at the timing t33 in the internal and non-ending state in the advantageous section, the result screen is displayed together with the execution of the freeze at the timing t33. To. As a result, regardless of whether or not the bonus winning is carried over in the advantageous section
The freeze can be executed and the result screen can be displayed properly. As described above, it is possible to provide a slot machine having improved freeze execution and result screen display based on the update of the advantageous section G number.

(5-2) As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 31 (d), the number of advantageous sections G is 1500 regardless of whether or not the number of advantageous sections G has reached 1500 games inside the advantageous section. When the game is reached, the advantageous section lamp 19 goes out. As a result, it is possible to appropriately control the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19, which suggests that the advantageous section is being controlled.

(5-3) As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 31 (d), the number of advantageous sections G is 1500.
When the game is reached, the result screen will be displayed along with the freeze execution. By displaying the result screen together with the execution of the freeze in this way, it is easy for the player to recognize that the number of advantageous sections G has reached 1500 games.

(5-4) As shown in FIG. 4, since the corresponding symbol combinations of bonuses 1 to 3 are not arranged within 5 frames on each reel, the winning may be missed even if the winning is won. In this way, in the inside where the bonus winning is carried over, the bonus winning cannot be done unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing. However, even if it is difficult to get a bonus prize and the internal state continues for a long time,
As shown in FIG. 31 (d), when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games, the result screen is displayed together with the execution of the freeze, so that the player is informed that the number of advantageous section G has reached 1500 games. Easy to recognize.

(5-5) As shown in FIG. 31 (d), the advantageous remaining G number is not subtracted in the inside where the bonus winning is carried over. In this case, there is a possibility that there is a player who attempts to control the ending state by accumulating the values of the ending state counters by intentionally extending the internal state. However, in the present embodiment, since the ending state counter is not added in the inside, it is possible to prevent the capture of the game such as intentionally extending the state in the inside.

(5-6) As shown in FIG. 12 (a), if either Bonus 1 or Bonus 2 which is a combination with no setting difference is won, an additional lottery may be executed during the bonus. On the other hand, if any of Bonus 1 + Chance, Bonus 2 + Chance, and Bonus 3 with different settings is won, the additional lottery will not be executed during the bonus. Here, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), in the internal and non-ending state in which bonus 1 and bonus 2 with no setting difference are won, the advantageous section G number counter reaches 1500 games and freezes. When the result screen is displayed, it is treated as a bonus with a setting difference during the subsequent bonus, and the additional lottery is not executed during the bonus. In this way, in the case of a player who tries to control the ending state by intentionally extending the internal state, even if he wins a bonus with no setting difference, it will be treated as a bonus with a setting difference. Therefore, it is possible to prevent such a player from becoming advantageous.

(6-1) In the setting change process shown in FIG. 27, when the set value is changed and the setting key switch is turned off and the set value is confirmed, the advantageous section lamp extinguishing process is executed in S280. .. Further, this advantageous section lamp extinguishing process is the same as the advantageous section lamp extinguishing process of S86 in the game end process shown in FIG. In this way, during the control to the setting change state, the same advantageous section lamp extinguishing process as when the game is completed is executed, so that the suggestion that the advantageous section is in the advantageous section can be surely ended.

(7-1) As shown in FIG. 21, when the next main state is the special zone, S137
Waiting for return information = RT4 transition rip display waiting is set. In this situation, AR
When the ascending replay is won in RT3 in T, the navigation information for winning the RT4 transition lip is notified by the navigation notification by the main control unit 41 and the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91. As shown in FIG. 25, when the RT4 transition lip is displayed according to the navigation information (YES in S227), the return waiting information = 0 (S228). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, when the RT1 transition rip is displayed instead of the RT4 transition rip by not following the navigation information (NO in S195), the return waiting information = 0 (S199). In this way, when the ascending replay is won during ART, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R follow the navigation information.
Regardless of whether or not was operated, the return waiting information = 0, and as shown in FIG. 14, when the return waiting information = 0 (YES in S41), the subtraction of the number of games in the special zone starts (S4).
3). On the other hand, if 7 replays are won in RT3 during ART, rip 1
The navigation information for winning the prize is notified only by the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91, but regardless of whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information.
Subtraction of the number of games in the special zone does not start.

The flow of the game according to the above-mentioned processing will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 shows
It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of a game during preparation of a special zone. As shown in FIG. 32 (A), when 7 replays are won during ART (AT + RT3), a special zone lottery is performed. If you win the special zone lottery, the sub-control unit 91 will perform a navigation effect. At this time, the navigation information prompting the first stop corresponding to the 7 replays is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, the navigation notification by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary display 12 is not performed.

As shown in FIG. 32 (B), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information, 7 replays are displayed. As a result, the player is notified that the special zone has been won. As shown in FIG. 32 (C), when the game shifts to the next game, it shifts to the special zone preparation while maintaining RT3.

Here, first, a case where the ascending replay is won in the game after the example shown in FIG. 32 (C) will be described. As shown in FIG. 32 (D1), when the ascending / rolling replay is won, the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation effect and the main control unit 41 performs the navigation notification. In this example, the navigation information prompting the middle first stop is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation information (2F) prompting the middle first stop is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 in seven segments.

After the example shown in FIG. 32 (D1), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information, as shown in FIG. 32 (E1a), the freeze is performed and the start effect is performed. In this example, a character image suggesting that the special zone is started by the start effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the advantageous residual G of the special zone is on the upper right of the liquid crystal display 51.
The number (30 games remaining in this example) is also displayed. Stop switch 8L according to the navigation information,
Since 8C and 8R are operated, as shown in FIG. 32 (F1a), the game state is controlled to RT4 from the next game by the display of the RT4 transition lip. On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image indicating that the special zone is in progress is displayed, and the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone is subtracted (
In this example, there are 29 games left). That is, the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone starts.

After the example shown in FIG. 32 (D1), the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R do not follow the navigation information.
Is operated, as shown in FIG. 32 (E1b), the stop switch 8 is according to the navigation information.
Similar to when L, 8C, 8R are operated, the freeze is performed and the start effect is performed. In this example, a character image suggesting that the special zone is started by the start effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Also, in the upper right of the liquid crystal display 51, the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone (
In this example, the remaining 30 games) are also displayed. Stop switch 8L, 8 without following the navigation information
Since C and 8R are operated, as shown in FIG. 32 (F1b), the game state is controlled to RT1 from the next game by the display of the RT1 transition lip. A character image indicating that the player is in the special zone is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone is subtracted (29 games remaining in this example). That is, the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone starts.

Next, a case where 7 replays are won in the game after the example shown in FIG. 32 (C) will be described. As shown in FIG. 32 (D2), when the 7 replays are won, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect. At this time, the navigation information corresponding to the lip 1 prompting the first left stop is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the example shown in FIG. 32 (A), the navigation information prompting the first stop in the middle corresponding to 7 replays was notified in order to suggest that the special zone was won, but FIG. 32 (D2)
In the example shown in), since it is not necessary to display 7 replays meaninglessly because the special zone has already been won, the navigation information corresponding to the lip 1 is notified to prompt the left first stop. on the other hand,
Navigation notification is not performed by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary display 12.

After the example shown in FIG. 32 (D2), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information, as shown in FIG. 32 (E2a), the special zone is not frozen or started. Preparing is maintained. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 does not display the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone. As shown in FIG. 32 (F2a), even after the transition to the next game, the gaming state remains RT3 and the special zone preparation is maintained. in short,
Subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone does not start.

After the example shown in FIG. 32 (D2), the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R do not follow the navigation information.
Is operated, as shown in FIG. 32 (E2b), the stop switch 8 is according to the navigation information.
As with the operation of L, 8C, 8R, the special zone preparation is maintained without freeze or start effect. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 does not display the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone. As shown in FIG. 32 (F2b), even if the next game is started, the game state is R.
T3 is still maintained, and the special zone is being prepared. That is, the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone does not start.

As in the above example, during the preparation of the specialized zone, when the ascending / rolling replay, which is the target of the navigation notification by the main control unit 41, is won, the stop switch 8L is according to the navigation information.
, 8C, 8R is moved to the special zone regardless of whether it is operated or not, and the advantage residual G of the special zone
The subtraction of numbers starts. On the other hand, during the preparation of the special zone, when the 7 replays that are not the target of the navigation notification by the main control unit 41 are won, the stop switch 8 is according to the navigation information.
Regardless of whether L, 8C, 8R is operated or not, the special zone is not transferred, and the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone is not started.

Here, in order to start the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the special zone in S43 of FIG. 14, it is a condition that the return waiting information = 0 and the main state = the special zone is not being prepared. In order for the return waiting information = 0, the return waiting information must be 0 in S199 of FIG. 24, but the condition must be NO in S191. However, since the navigation notification is not performed when the 7 replays are won, it is determined to be YES in S191. Therefore, when the 7 replays are won, the return waiting information = 0 does not occur. In addition, in order to not prepare the main state = special zone, it must be set to the special zone from the preparation of the special zone by the next main state setting in S76 of FIG. 17, but as a condition, the navigation ignore flag = ON. Must be. However, in order for the navigation ignore flag = ON in S198 of FIG. 24, the navigation must be NO in S191, and the navigation notification is not performed when the 7 replay is won, so that the determination is YES in S191. Therefore, when the 7 replays are won, the navigation ignore flag = ON is not set. In addition, in order that the main state = the special zone is not being prepared, it must be set to the special zone from the preparation of the special zone by the next main state setting in S76 of FIG.
The T4 transition lip should be displayed. However, when 7 replays are won, RT
Since neither the 3 transition rip nor the RT4 transition rip is displayed, the next main state = specialized zone will not be displayed.

In this way, in a situation where the navigation information is notified by both the navigation notification by the main control unit 41 and the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91, the game in the specialized zone regardless of whether or not the navigation information is followed. Since the subtraction of the number starts, if the navigation information is notified by either the navigation notification or the navigation effect, by not following the navigation information, it is possible to avoid shifting to RT4, which is a specialized zone. However, by extending the period of transition from ART to the specialized zone, it is possible to prevent the player from trying to increase the net increase in the number of cards. On the other hand, in a situation where the navigation information is notified only by the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91, there is no possibility of avoiding the transition to the RT4 which is the specialized zone, so whether the navigation information was followed. By preventing the subtraction of the number of games in the special zone from starting regardless of whether or not it
It is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied as much as possible.

It should be noted that the next time the main state is not limited to the specialized zone. For example, when the next main state is ART, the return waiting information = RT3 transition lip display waiting is set in S135.
In such a situation, when the rush replay is won in RT2 which is preparing for ART, the navigation information for winning the RT3 transition lip is notified by the navigation notification by the main control unit 41 and the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91. .. As shown in FIG. 25, when the RT3 transition lip is displayed according to the navigation information (YES in S225), the return waiting information = 0 (return waiting information = 0).
S228). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, when the RT1 transition rip is displayed instead of the RT3 transition rip by not following the navigation information (NO in S193), the return waiting information = 0 (S1).
99). In this way, when the rush replay is won during ART, the return waiting information = 0 regardless of whether the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information, and as shown in FIG. 14, the return waiting information is set. When the information = 0 (YES in S41), the subtraction of the number of ART games starts (S43).

(7-2) When the promotion replay is won in RT3 during ART, if the navigation information is followed, the RT4 transition lip wins and the game state shifts to RT4, whereas the navigation information is followed. If not, the RT1 transition lip wins and the gaming state shifts to RT1. As a result, when the navigation information is notified by either the navigation notification or the navigation effect, the navigation information is not obeyed, thereby avoiding the transition to RT4, which is a specialized zone, and RT.
By shifting the game state to 1 and thereby extending the period from ART to the specialized zone as much as possible, it is possible to prevent the player from trying to increase the net increase in the number of cards.

(7-3) When the push order bell is won during ART in the situation where the return waiting information = waiting for the special figure display is set, the navigation information for winning the leading bell is the navigation by the main control unit 41. It is notified by the notification and the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91. As shown in FIG. 24, when the bell is displayed according to the navigation information when the push order bell is won (
YES in S197), the process of S199 is skipped and the return waiting information = 0, and when the special figure is displayed without following the navigation information (NO in S197), the return waiting information = 0 (S19).
9). Further, as shown in FIG. 24, if rip 1 or rip 2 is displayed according to the navigation information when the RT1 fall replay is won (YES in S194), the process of S199 is skipped and the return waiting information = 0. If the RT1 transition lip is displayed without following the navigation information (
NO in S194), return waiting information = 0 (S199). As shown in FIG. 14, when the return waiting information = 0 (NO in S41), the subtraction of the number of games in the special zone starts (S43).
). In this way, the push order bell and R that do not trigger the start of the specialized zone during ART
Even if you win the T1 transition fall replay, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information, the subtraction of the number of games in the special zone will start, so navigation notification and navigation production will be performed. When the navigation information is notified by any of these, the player can be urged to follow the navigation information.

(7-4) As shown in Fig. 10, when 7 replays are won, the navigation information for winning Lip 1 is notified when the special zone is not won, whereas the special zone is notified. When you are elected, you will be notified of navigation information for winning 7 replays. and,
If 7 replays are won, the player is suggested to win the special zone. In this way, since the 7 replays are used to suggest the winning of the special zone, the 7 replays can be used to improve the interest of the game.

(7-5) During ART, regardless of whether the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R were operated according to the navigation information notified when the ascending replay was won, from the preparation of the special zone to the special zone. At the time of transition, the start effect is executed in a common manner. As a result, the player will not be dissatisfied because the start effect differs depending on whether or not the navigation effect is followed.

(7-6) During ART, regardless of whether the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R were operated according to the navigation information notified when the ascending replay was won, from the preparation of the special zone to the special zone. When migrating, freezes occur in a common manner. This will result in
There is no dissatisfaction with the player due to the difference in freeze depending on whether or not the navigation effect is followed.

(7-7) When the ascending replay is won, whether the gaming state is promoted to RT4 or falls to RT1 changes according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. on the other hand,
When 7 replays are won, the game state does not change regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In this way, when the 7 replays in which the degree of advantage for the player does not change regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are won, the sub control unit 9
The navigation information is notified only by the navigation effect according to 1, and further, it is possible to prevent the subtraction of the number of games in the special zone from starting regardless of whether or not the navigation information is followed.

(8-1) As shown in FIG. 8, the weak cherry, which is a common display result, is obtained when the advantageous weak cherry which is the advantageous section transition role is won and when the weak cherry which is not the advantageous section transition role is won. Can be displayed. In RT1, both advantageous and weak cherries and weak cherries can be won, whereas in RT0, advantageous and weak cherries can be won, but weak cherries cannot be won. As a result, when the weak cherry is displayed at RT0, the winning of the advantageous weak cherry is confirmed and the transition to the advantageous section is confirmed, so that the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the transition to the advantageous section.

(8-2) As shown in FIG. 7, in RT0 which shifts after the end of the bonus, it continues until the special figure is displayed when the push order bell is won. As shown in FIG. 8, in RT0, a direct hit replay that is not won in RT1 is won. Since the direct hit replay serves as a lottery trigger for the lottery related to the instruction function, for example, if the direct hit replay is won in CZ1 and CZ2 during RT0, the AT right is granted with a 100% probability. As a result, in the RT0 that shifts after the end of the bonus, the player can pay attention to whether or not the RT0 can be continued without displaying the special figure.

(8-3) If the advantageous or weak cherry is won at RT0, the addition of AT is confirmed. Therefore, even if the RT0 is in the gaming state after the bonus has ended, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a disappointment to the end of the bonus as much as possible.

(8-4) In RT0 after the end of the bonus, it is initially controlled to the advantageous section by winning the bonus, but after that, when the advantageous section ends, it is controlled to the normal section. Even in this case, if the advantageous and weak cherry is won in the normal section, the transition to the advantageous section is confirmed, so it is necessary to prevent the player from giving the player a disappointment due to being controlled in the normal section as much as possible. Can be done.

(9-1) As shown in FIG. 19, in the advantageous section winning process, the advantageous section navigation wait flag = ON is set in S101, and then, as shown in FIG. 15, when the push order bell is won ( YES in S54), and the advantageous section navigation wait flag = OFF is set in S55. In this way, the processing when the advantageous section navigation waiting flag related to navigation shifts to the advantageous section is O.
When the push order bell that is set to N and is the target of the navigation wait is won, the advantageous section navigation wait flag is set to OFF to indicate that the navigation has been performed, so that the management of navigation information notification is suitable. It can be carried out.

(9-2) As shown in FIG. 13, when either the advantageous weak cherry or the advantageous strong cherry, which is the advantageous section transition combination, is won, the bit of the lottery type 1 is flagged. Then, the presence or absence of the advantageous section transition winning is determined based on the flag set in the lottery type 1. Specifically, if any bit is set in the data included in the lottery type 1, it is specified that the winning combination has been uniformly won, and it is further decided that the data will be uniformly transferred to the advantageous section. Will be done. In this way, the flag for storing the winning result in the internal lottery and the flag used for determining the transition to the advantageous section are shared, and the advantageous section can be obtained only by referring to one data included in the lottery type 1. It is possible to determine whether or not the transitional combination has been won and whether or not to transition to the advantageous section. Therefore, for example, as compared with the case where the winning or not of the internal lottery is individually specified for each combination using the individually assigned winning numbers in the internal lottery, and further, whether or not to shift to the advantageous section is individually specified. , It is not necessary to provide a plurality of data, and it is possible to suitably manage the notification of navigation information.

(9-3) As an advantageous section that is more advantageous than the normal section, it is a precursor that suggests whether the advantageous section is controlled by CZ1 or CZ2 and continues as it is, or shifts to the normal section without being controlled by CZ1 or CZ2. The state is provided. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player whether the advantageous section continues or shifts to the normal section in a precursory state that is more advantageous than the normal section, so that the advantageous section continues for the player in the advantageous state. You can expect it.

(9-4) As shown in FIG. 19, in the advantageous section winning process, the flag in the advantageous section = ON is set in S101. In this way, by setting the flag in the advantageous section, it is possible to suitably manage whether or not the flag is in the advantageous section.

(9-5) As shown in FIG. 18, when the advantageous section middle flag is set (YES in S84) in the game end processing, the advantageous section lamp 19 lights up in S85. As a result, if it is an advantageous section at the end of the game, the advantageous section lamp 19 can be surely turned on.

(10-1) As shown in FIG. 13, the number of advantageous sections G is 15 in the common start process.
When the 00 game is reached (YES in S12), the advantageous section end flag = ON is set in S13. Further, as shown in FIG. 23, in the advantageous section end determination process, the advantageous remaining G number is 0.
(YES in S171), the advantageous section end flag = ON is set in S173. In this way, the timing of the end processing of the advantageous section when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games is different from the timing of the end processing of the advantageous section when the number of advantageous remaining G reaches 0. It is possible to make the end processing of the above more reliable, and it is possible to preferably end the advantageous section.

(10-2) As shown in FIG. 13, in the common start process, the advantageous section end flag = ON is set in S13 regardless of whether or not the navigation information is notified. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, in the advantageous section end determination process, when the navigation is performed and the advantageous section navigation wait flag = OFF (YES in S172), the advantageous section end flag = O in S173.
Set to N. In this way, in the advantageous section end determination process, even if the advantageous remaining G number reaches 0, the advantageous section end flag = ON is not set when navigation is not performed, so that the advantageous section is set without navigation. No terminating process is performed.

(10-3) As shown in FIG. 23, in the advantageous section end determination process, whether or not the advantageous section end flag = ON is set by determining whether or not the advantageous remaining G number has reached 0 in S171. Is determined. Further, in this process, it is determined whether or not all the advantageous remaining G numbers such as the precursor state, CZ, AT, and special zone have reached 0, and whether or not the advantageous section end flag = ON is set. judge. As a result, the end processing can be distinguished from the end processing of the advantageous section when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games, so that the slot machine can be easily designed.

(10-4) In the game end processing of FIG. 18, regardless of whether the advantageous section end determination process = ON is set in either the common start process shown in FIG. 13 or the advantageous section end determination process shown in FIG. 23. Advantageous section end determination process = When it is determined to be ON (YES in S82)
, All the payout works are cleared in S83, and the flag = OFF in the advantageous section is set. After that, as shown in FIG. 18, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off in S86. In this way, after all the ball ejection works are cleared and the flag in the advantageous section is set to OFF, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off, so that the advantage section lamp 19 is turned off to more reliably notify that the section is not an advantageous section. can do.

(10-5) The advantageous section end determination process shown in FIG. 23 is included in the normal section return time process shown in FIG. 22, and this normal section return time process is executed in any main state during the advantageous section. Will be done. As a result, in a plurality of main states, the processing related to the end of the advantageous section using the advantageous remaining G number can be shared, so that the processing load related to the end of the advantageous section can be reduced.

(10-6) The common start process shown in FIG. 13 is executed in any main state during the advantageous section. As a result, in a plurality of main states, it is possible to standardize the processing related to the end of the advantageous section using the number of advantageous sections G, so that the processing load related to the end of the advantageous section can be reduced.

(11-1) As shown in FIG. 20, the return destination main state after the end of the bonus is set according to the main state at the time of winning the bonus. Then, during the bonus, a lottery related to the instruction function is performed according to the return destination main state. In this way, when the bonus is won, the lottery during the bonus can be set, and the lottery process during the bonus can be suitably executed. As a result, the processing when the bonus is won can be preferably executed.

(11-2) As shown in FIG. 20, when the main state is the normal section or the precursor state, the return destination main state is set to CZ1, and when the main state is CZ1 or CZ2, the return destination main state is set during ART preparation. Will be done. In this way, even if the main states when the bonus is won are different, the common return destination main state is set, so that the processing load related to the setting of the return destination main state can be reduced.

(12-1) As shown in FIG. 21, in the bonus start common process, the return waiting information is set according to the next main state. The return waiting information is information on the symbol combination that triggers the start of the state set in the main state next time. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the return waiting information is not 0 (NO in S41), the processing of S43 is skipped and the advantageous remaining G number is not subtracted. In this way, after the bonus ends, as long as the return waiting information set at the start of the bonus is set, the advantageous remaining G number in the next main state is not subtracted. Therefore, regarding the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number after the bonus ends. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating as much as possible. Then, the process relating to the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number after the end of the bonus can be preferably executed.

(12-2) In the process of S43 shown in FIG. 14, the number of advantageous remaining G of CZ, the number of advantageous remaining G of AT, the number of advantageous remaining G of the special zone, etc. are subtracted, but after the end of the bonus, the number of advantageous remaining G is subtracted. As long as the return waiting information set at the start of the bonus is set, these advantageous remaining G numbers are not subtracted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered as much as possible with respect to the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number after the end of the bonus.

(12-3) As shown in FIGS. 7 and 21, when the next main state = CZ1, the special figure which is the display result for shifting the game state to RT1 is set as the return waiting information, and the next main state = In the special zone, the RT4 transition lip, which is a display result for shifting the game state to RT4, is set as the return waiting information. In this way, since different return waiting information is set according to the type of the next main state, it is possible to preferably execute the process related to the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number after the end of the bonus.

(12-4) As shown in FIG. 25, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information notified by the navigation notification of the main control unit 41, the return waiting information = 0 is set in S228. To. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, even when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information notified by the navigation notification of the main control unit 41, the return waiting information = 0 is set in S199. Will be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the return waiting information = 0 (YES in S41), the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number starts (S43).
In this way, not only when following the navigation information, but also when not following the navigation information, the advantageous residual G
Since the number subtraction starts, by not following the navigation information, it is possible to prevent the player from trying to increase the net increase number by extending the period controlled to the advantageous state.

(12-5) The common start process shown in FIG. 13 is executed every game regardless of whether or not the bonus is in progress. Then, in this common start process, the advantageous section G number counter is incremented by 1 in S11. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gambling of the game during the bonus from being excessively increased.

(13-1) As shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of types of RT states having different replay winning probabilities are provided, and any RT state can be controlled to an advantageous section. Further, the common start process shown in FIG. 13 is executed every game in any RT state, and S11
The advantageous section G number counter is incremented by 1. Further, the start processing of each main state shown in FIG. 14 is executed every game in any RT state, and when the return waiting state = 0 ().
YES in S41), the advantageous remaining G number counter is subtracted by 1 in S43. As described above, in any RT state, since the advantageous section G number counter is updated in the advantageous section, it is possible to prevent the game from being excessively gambling in the advantageous section as much as possible. Further, in any RT state, since the advantageous remaining G number counter is updated in the advantageous section, it is possible to prevent the game from being excessively gambling in the advantageous section as much as possible. By improving the end of the advantageous section in this way, it is possible to prevent the gambling of the game in the advantageous section from being excessively increased as much as possible.

(13-2) As shown in FIG. 7, in RT3 which is an advantageous RT, if the RT1 transition lip is displayed without following the navigation when the ascending replay is won, the RT1 shifts to the disadvantageous RT1. As a result, for the player who operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation,
Can give benefits.

(13-3) As shown in FIG. 25, the return waiting information is set to one of the special figure display waiting, the RT3 transition rip display waiting, and the RT4 transition rip display waiting, and when these display results are not derived, S228. The return waiting information = 0 is not set because the processing of is skipped. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, as long as the return waiting information = 0, the processing of S43 is skipped and the advantageous remaining G number is not subtracted. The special figure, RT3 transition lip, and RT4 transition lip set as return waiting information are promoted from RT0 to another RT state when displayed. That is, in RT0 after the end of the bonus, the advantageous remaining G number is not subtracted and the RT is concerned.
After being promoted from 0 to another RT state, the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number starts. In this way, unlike RT1 which is controlled by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R without following the navigation like RT0, RT0 which is always controlled after the end of the bonus has an advantageous remaining G number. Is not subtracted, so it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively disadvantaged.

(13-4) Precursor state, CZ1, CZ2, AT, and specialized zone, etc.
There are multiple types of advantageous sections. RT3 no matter which advantageous section is controlled
If a special figure or RT1 transition lip is displayed without following the navigation on or RT4, the game state shifts to RT1. This makes it possible to simplify the process related to the transition of the gaming state as much as possible.

(14-1) As shown in FIG. 28 (a), the advantageous section G when not in the bonus
The result notification and freeze are performed at the timing t7 when the number reaches 1500 games. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28B, the result notification and freeze are not performed at the timing t15 when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during the bonus, and then the result notification and freeze are performed at the timing t16 when the bonus ends. Is done. In the result notification performed at the timing t7 shown in FIG. 28 (a), as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the number of medals paid out during the advantageous section and the number of digested games in the advantageous section are notified. On the other hand, in the result notification performed at the timing t16 shown in FIG. 28 (b), the number of medals paid out only during the bonus is added to the number of medals paid out during the advantageous section as shown in FIG. 29 (c). The total value is notified by the result notification. In this way, the number of advantageous sections G is 15 when not in the bonus.
Not only when the number of games reaches 00, but also when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during the bonus, the result notification can be appropriately performed. As described above, by improving the processing when the advantageous section ends, the result notification can be appropriately performed.

(14-2) As shown in Fig. 28 (b), the number of advantageous sections G is 150 during the bonus.
At the timing t15 when the 0 game was reached, the result notification and the freeze were not performed, and after that,
The result notification and freeze are performed at the timing t16 when the bonus ends. In this way, not only when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games when not in the bonus,
Even when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during the bonus, the result notification can be appropriately performed when the bonus ends.

(14-3) As shown in FIG. 28, the freeze is performed together with the result notification. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the number of advantageous sections G has reached 1500 games.

(14-4) As shown in Fig. 29 (b), the number of advantageous sections G is 150 during the bonus.
When the game reaches 0, the total value obtained by adding the number of medals paid out only during the bonus to the number of medals paid out during the advantageous section is notified by the result notification. This allows the player to know the number of pure medals paid out during the advantageous section and during the bonus.

(14-5) As shown in FIG. 28 (b), the number of digested games is not notified in the result notification. As a result, for example, by displaying the total number of games (1520 games) controlled in either the advantageous section or the bonus, the player is controlled to the advantageous section over the number of games exceeding 1500 games. Do not mislead.

(14-6) As shown in FIG. 28 (b), the number of advantageous sections G is 150 during the bonus.
When the game reaches 0, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off at that time, while the bonus lamp 60 is kept on. As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the bonus is in progress by turning on the bonus lamp 60, while it is possible to make the player recognize that the advantageous section has ended by turning on the advantageous section lamp 19.

(15-1) As shown in FIG. 15, in RT0 after the end of the bonus, if the CZ right is granted, the navigation is performed when the first push order bell is won, whereas the AT right is granted. If it is, navigation will not be performed when the first push order bell is won. Thus, RT
The control regarding the notification of navigation information when the CZ right is granted at 0 is different from the control regarding the notification of navigation information when the AT right is granted at RT0. This makes it possible to design a variety of games according to the type of advantageous section by differently controlling the notification of navigation information according to the type of advantageous section to which the right is granted, and manage the notification of navigation information. Can be preferably performed.

(15-2) As shown in Fig. 15, in RT0 after the end of the bonus, if the CZ right is granted, the navigation is performed when the first push order bell is won, but the AT right is granted. If it is, navigation will not be performed when the first push order bell is won. In this way, since the presence or absence of notification of navigation information differs depending on the type of advantageous section to which the right is granted, it is possible to draw attention to the player as to whether or not the navigation information is notified.

(15-3) When the AT right is granted, if the special figure is displayed without displaying the leading role because the navigation is not performed at the time of winning the first push order bell, the game state changes from RT0 to RT1. Transition. As a result, when the AT right is granted, promotion from RT0 is prioritized first, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged as much as possible.

(15-4) As shown in FIG. 15, CZ and AT in a gaming state other than RT0.
Regardless of which right is granted, navigation will be performed when the first push order bell is won. As a result, in a game state other than RT0, the presence or absence of notification of navigation information does not differ depending on the type of advantageous section to which the right is granted, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged as much as possible. ..

[Modification example]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, a modified example of the above embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Additional lottery]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 (d) and 11 (e), when the strong cherry winning, the weak cherry winning, and the 7 replays 1 to 7 winning, which are not advantageous section transitioning roles, the advantageous section shifting combination The expected value of the number of AT games given in the additional lottery was higher than in the case of the advantageous strong cherry winning, the advantageous weak cherry winning, the middle cherry winning, and the advantageous normal replay winning, but this is limited to this. do not have. For example, when it is an advantageous section transition role, advantageous strong cherry winning, advantageous weak cherry winning, middle cherry winning, and advantageous normal replay winning, it is not an advantageous section transition role, strong cherry winning, weak cherry winning, and 7 replay 1 The expected value of the number of AT games given in the additional lottery may be higher than that in the case of winning. Even in this way, since the expected value of the number of AT games in the advantageous section differs depending on the type of winning combination, the number of AT games can be appropriately assigned according to the type of winning combination, and the interest of the game can be improved. Can be improved.

[About internal lottery]
As shown in FIG. 8, the strong cherry, the weak cherry, and the 7 replays 1 to 7 were won or not won depending on the RT state. However, not limited to this, strong cherries, weak cherries, and 7 replays 1 to 7 may be won in all RT states, but the winning probabilities may differ depending on the type of RT state. For example, 7 replays 1 to 7
While winning in all RT states, RT3 and RT4 may have a higher winning probability than RT0, RT1, and RT2. In this way, RT3 controlled by ART and RT4 controlled by the specialized zone are more than RT0, RT1 and RT2.
Since the winning probability of 7 replays 1 to 7 that triggers the additional lottery increases, it is possible to expect the player to execute the additional lottery in RT3 and RT4.

[About common processing]
In the present embodiment, the bonus winning time is exemplified as the bonus start time, which is the timing at which the common processing is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a game in which a bonus is won, a common process may be executed when the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the third stop in which all reels are finally stopped is released. Further, as the common process, the common process may be executed when the start switch 7 is operated in the game in which the bonus starts, or when the bet number setting operation for setting the bet number is performed.

In this embodiment, if either bonus 1 or bonus 1 + chance is won, the special zone lottery is executed using the special zone lottery table 12, and bonus 2, bonus 2 + chance, and bonus 3 are executed. If any of the above is won, the special zone lottery is executed using the special zone lottery table 13, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, regardless of which role the bonus is won, the special zone lottery may be executed using the common special zone lottery table. Furthermore, the special zone lottery does not have to be executed only when the bonus 3 is won. By doing so, since the special zone lottery is not executed only when the bonus 3 with a setting difference is independently won, it is possible to make it difficult to make a difference in the game according to the set value.

In the present embodiment, regardless of which combination of bonuses is won, the additional lottery is executed using the additional lottery table 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, bonus 1
And when one of the bonus 1 + chance is won and when any of the bonus 2, the bonus 2 + chance, and the bonus 3 is won, the additional lottery may be executed using different additional lottery tables.

In the present embodiment, the additional lottery is executed as a common process at the start of the bonus, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an additional lottery may be executed as a common process at the end of the bonus. Further, in the present embodiment, the special zone lottery is executed as a common process at the end of the bonus, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special zone lottery may be executed as a common process at the start of the bonus.

In the present embodiment, when either Bonus 1 or Bonus 2, which is a combination with no setting difference, is won, an additional lottery is executed during the bonus, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if either Bonus 1 or Bonus 2 is won, a special zone lottery may be executed during the bonus.

In this embodiment, the additional lottery and the special zone lottery are exemplified as the common processing when any of the bonuses is won, but the AT lottery in the CZ is applied as the common processing when any of the bonuses is won. You may. FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining common processing regarding winning of a bonus according to a modified example.

As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when one of the bonus 1 and bonus 2 with no setting difference, the bonus 1 + chance with the setting difference, the bonus 2 + chance, and the bonus 3 are won in CZ1. At the start or end of the bonus, an AT lottery using the AT lottery table 14 may be executed as a common process. Further, FIG. 33 (b)
As shown in, in the AT lottery using the AT lottery table 14 in CZ1, 100
You may win the AT with a probability of%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), when one of the bonus 1 and bonus 2 with no setting difference, the bonus 1 + chance with the setting difference, the bonus 2 + chance, and the bonus 3 are won in CZ2. In addition, at the start or end of the bonus, an AT lottery using the AT lottery table 15 may be executed as a common process. Further, FIG. 33.
As shown in (c), in the AT lottery using the AT lottery table 15 in CZ2,
You may win the AT with a 100% probability.

In this way, the AT lottery may be executed at the start or end of the bonus regardless of whether the bonus with no setting difference or the bonus with the setting difference is won during CZ1 or CZ2. Then, in the AT lottery, the right to control the AT may be granted with a 100% probability. The AT lottery does not necessarily have to be executed. That is, C
Regardless of whether the bonus without setting difference or the bonus with setting difference is won during Z1 or CZ2, the right to control the AT may be granted at the start or end of the bonus. It should be noted that the CZ is not limited to the one that always gives the right to control the AT.
The probability of winning the AT may be different between 1 and CZ2.

[About turning off the advantageous section lamp]
In the present embodiment, as shown in S280 of FIG. 27, the advantageous section lamp extinguishing process is executed during the setting change state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the setting change process shown in FIG. 27 is completed, the advantageous section lamp extinguishing process may be executed. By doing so, after the control to the setting change state is finished, the same advantageous section lamp extinguishing process as when the game is finished is executed, so that the suggestion that the advantageous section is ended can be surely finished. ..

Further, in the initialization process of S273 of the setting change process shown in FIG. 27, the flag in the advantageous section is set to OFF, and then when the setting change process is completed and the normal gameable state is restored, the game is periodically restored. When it is determined that the flag in the advantageous section = OFF by the interrupt processing performed, the advantageous section lamp data = OFF may be set. By doing so, it is possible to surely end the suggestion that the section is advantageous by the interrupt process after the control to the setting change state is completed. Further, in this case, if the advantageous section lamp data = ON before the setting change process is executed, the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light during the execution of the setting change process. As a result, it is possible to confirm the execution of the suggestion that the interval is advantageous before being controlled to the setting change state even during the control to the setting change state. In the example of setting the advantageous section lamp data = OFF in the interrupt process as described above, in the initialization process of S273, in addition to setting the flag in the advantageous section = OFF, the advantageous section lamp data = OFF. It may be set. By doing so, it is possible to surely end the suggestion that the section is advantageous by the interrupt process after the control to the setting change state is completed.

[About updating the number of advantageous remaining G]
In the present embodiment, in any RT state, both the advantageous section G number counter and the advantageous remaining G number counter are updated in the advantageous section. but,
Not limited to this, for the advantageous remaining G number counter, the RT state that is updated and the RT that is not updated
A state may be provided. Specifically, in the disadvantaged RT state where the replay winning probability is low, the advantageous remaining G number counter is not updated, while in the advantageous RT state where the replay winning probability is higher than the disadvantaged RT state, the advantageous remaining G number counter is updated. May be done.

By doing so, in any RT state, the advantageous section G number counter is updated in the advantageous section, and further, the advantageous residual G is in the advantageous RT state where the probability of winning the replay is high.
Since the number counter is updated, it is possible to prevent the game from being overly gambling in the advantageous section, while the advantageous remaining G number counter is updated in the disadvantaged RT state where the probability of winning the replay is low. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming excessively disadvantaged as much as possible.

[About result notification]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), the advantageous section G in the bonus
At the timing t15 when the number reached 1500 games, the result notification and the freeze were not performed, and then at the timing t16 when the bonus ended, the result notification and the freeze were performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the result notification and the freeze may be performed at the timing when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during the bonus (timing t15 in the example shown in FIG. 28B).

By doing so, not only when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games when not in the bonus, but also when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games in the bonus, the result notification is notified during the bonus. Can be done properly.

In addition, when the result notification and the freeze are performed at the timing when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games during the bonus, the background effect is performed and the result notification is performed in the period until the result notification is performed. In the later period, the background effect may be performed in the normal background.

By doing so, in the period after the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games, the player does not misunderstand that the advantageous section is still controlled to the advantageous section.

[About the transition of the game state]
In the present embodiment, when the ascending / rolling replay is won in RT3, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information, the RT1 transition lip wins and the gaming state falls to RT1. Met. However, not limited to this, when the ascending replay is won in RT3, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information, Lip 1 wins and the game state is maintained in RT3. It may be.

In the present embodiment, when the rush replay is won in RT2, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information, the RT1 transition lip wins and the game state falls to RT1. there were. However, not limited to this, when the rush replay is won in RT2, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information, Lip 1 wins and the game state is maintained in RT2. There may be.

[About the setting of the return destination main state]
In the present embodiment, the return destination main state after the end of the bonus is set according to the main state at the time of winning the bonus, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the return destination main state after the end of the bonus may be set according to the RT state at the time of winning the bonus. Then, during the bonus, a lottery related to the instruction function may be performed according to the type of the return destination main state set according to the RT state.

[About navigation processing]
In this embodiment, in RT0 after the end of the bonus, if the CZ right is granted, the navigation is performed at the time of winning the first push order bell, whereas if the AT right is granted, the navigation is performed. Navigation was not performed when the first push order bell was won. However, not limited to this, in RT0, navigation is performed at the time of winning the first push order bell regardless of whether the right of CZ is granted or the right of AT is granted, but the second push order bell is won. At times, navigation may be performed when the CZ right is granted, whereas navigation may not be performed until the special figure is displayed when the AT right is granted.

Further, in RT0, when the right of AT is granted, the navigation may not be performed until the special figure is displayed when the push order bell is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the push order bell is won, the advantageous section navigation wait flag = OFF is set regardless of whether or not the special figure is displayed. .. However, not limited to this, when the AT right is granted at RT0, the advantageous section navigation wait flag = OFF may be set on condition that the push order bell is won and the leading role is displayed. In addition, in RT0, when the right of AT is granted, even if the push order bell is won and the leading role is displayed, the advantageous section navigation waiting flag = O until the special figure is displayed.
It may remain set to FF. Then, the advantageous section navigation wait flag = OFF may be set on condition that the special figure is displayed.

[About the state after the bonus]
In the present embodiment, RT0 after the end of bonuses 1 and 2 is always controlled in the advantageous section. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and RT0 after the end of bonuses 1 and 2 may be controlled in the normal section. For example, in the process of FIG. 20, when the main state at the time of winning the bonus = the normal section, the return destination main state = the normal section may be set. In this case, as an opportunity to shift to the advantageous section, an AT transition role that grants the right to directly shift to the AT from the normal section without going through the CZ may be provided. Then, as described above, when a direct hit replay that can be won only at RT0 is won, a lottery related to the instruction function is performed, and A
The right of T may be granted. In this way, if the right of CZ is granted at RT0 after the end of the bonus and the player shifts from the normal section to CZ, the player wins the AT at RT0 before shifting to RT1 by displaying the special figure. Expect. On the other hand, if the AT right is granted by winning the AT transition role at RT0 after the bonus ends and the player shifts from the normal section to AT, the player can quickly escape from RT0 with a low replay probability and be controlled by ART. expect.

Therefore, in this modification, in the case of an advantageous section to which the right of CZ is granted in RT0, the navigation information is notified at the time of winning the push order bell to avoid the display of the special figure and maintain the gaming state at RT0. On the other hand, in the case of an advantageous section to which the AT right is granted in RT0, the special figure is displayed by not notifying the navigation information when the push order bell is won, and the game state is changed to RT0.
You may migrate from. In this way, when the right of CZ is granted at RT0, the player can be expected to win the direct hit replay by maintaining RT0. On the other hand, when the right of AT is granted at RT0, the player can be expected to be controlled by ART by shifting the gaming state from RT0 to RT3.

In addition, various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 4 medal slot, 8L, 8C, 8
R stop switch, 9 medal payout exit, 12 game auxiliary display, 13 game display, 19 advantageous section lamp, 41 main control, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM
, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 production switch, 60 bonus lamp, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
The start operation means operated to start the game,
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
A transition means for shifting the operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means from a normal section in which the operation information cannot be notified to an advantageous section in which the operation information can be notified,
An update means for updating the number of games when the start operation means is operated during the advantageous section, and an update means.
An advantageous section lamp that can be lit during the advantageous section and
A setting change state control means that controls the setting value to a changeable setting change state,
A setting value change operation receiving means for accepting a setting value changing operation for changing a setting value in the setting changing state, and a setting value changing operation receiving means.
A storage means for storing the advantageous section in-progress flag that is turned on when the advantageous section is in, and the advantageous section end flag that is turned on when the advantageous section ends .
It is equipped with an interrupt processing means that executes interrupt processing on a regular basis.
By the interrupt process, the lighting control of the advantageous section lamp is performed based on the fact that the flag in the advantageous section stored in the storage means is in the ON state.
When controlled to the setting change state, the flag in the advantageous section stored in the storage means is initialized to the off state.
In the setting change state, after initializing the flag in the advantageous section stored in the storage means to the off state, the acceptance of the setting value change operation is started.
After the flag in the advantageous section stored in the storage means is initialized to be in the off state, the flag in the advantageous section stored in the storage means is turned off by the interrupt process. Based on the above, the extinguishing control of the advantageous section lamp is performed.
The advantageous section end flag is turned on when the number of games updated by the update means reaches a specified number or when a predetermined end condition is satisfied.
When the game ends, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section end flag is in the ON state, and when the advantageous section end flag is in the ON state, data regarding the advantageous section including the advantageous section middle flag is initially used. After the initialization process, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section flag is on, and when the advantageous section flag is off, the advantageous section lamp is executed. A slot machine that controls the extinguishing of.

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