JP7004165B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Pachinko gaming machines, slot machines, and the like are known as a type of gaming machine. These gaming machines include a control means such as a CPU, a read-only storage means such as a ROM, and a read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes the process according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing the information to the read / write storage means and reading the information from the storage means. When executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator, the light emitting element, or the like. It is also known that a control means, a read-only storage means, a read / write storage means, and the like are integrated into one chip.

Specifically, regarding the slot machine, when a start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are BET (bet), a winning combination lottery process is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control at. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the winning combination, the player is given the privilege corresponding to the winning combination. As the grant of the privilege, for example, a game medium is granted (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-045989

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

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

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a symbol display means for variable display of symbols, a start operation means operated to start variable display of symbols in the symbol display means, and the start operation. The winning combination lottery means for executing the winning combination lottery process based on the operation of the means, the stop operating means operated to stop the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and the above-mentioned after the variable display of the symbol. When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination is displayed in the combination lottery process, the first bet is provided with a corresponding execution means for executing the control of the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination. A gaming machine capable of playing a specific state with a number or a second bet different from the first bet, the first bet is set so that the first winning combination can be won, and the second bet is the second. The setting means for setting the two winning combinations to be winning, the first specific state ending means for ending the specific state when the first winning combination is won and the first stop mode is stopped, and the second winning combination are won. A first operation for notifying a second specific state termination means for terminating a specific state when the second stop mode is stopped and a first operation method for avoiding the stop of the first stop mode when the first winning combination is won. It is possible to notify the method notification means, the second operation method notification means for notifying the second operation method for avoiding the stop of the second stop mode when the second combination is won, and the first operation method as the specific state. It is provided with a specific state selection means for selecting either the first specific state set in the above or the second specific state set so that the second operation method can be notified.

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

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which the front door is opened. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a front view of the display window part. It is a figure which shows the correspondence relationship between the combination of the symbol which becomes a prize, and the privilege given when it becomes a prize. It is a figure which shows the game state transition. It is an electric block diagram of this slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a figure which shows the lottery table for a normal mode (set value "3"). It is a figure which shows the relationship between the stop order of reels, and the winning mode which holds when the lottery table for 1st RT mode is selected. It is a figure which shows the lottery table for the 1st RT mode (set value "3"). It is a figure which shows the relationship between the stop order of reels, and the winning mode which holds when the lottery table for 1st RT mode is selected. It is a figure which shows the 2nd RT mode lottery table (set value "3"). It is a figure which shows the relationship between the stop order of reels, and the winning mode which holds when the lottery table for the 2nd RT mode is selected. It is a figure which shows the lottery table for RB (set value "3"). It is a flowchart which shows the reel rotation processing which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the stop preparation process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the stop information setting process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a figure which shows the area for priority information. It is a flowchart which shows the priority information creation process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the prize-winning determination process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of winning which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop processing executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the slip number acquisition process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the correspondence process at the end of a game executed by the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for RB state. It is a flowchart which shows the transition chance management process which is executed in the main MPU. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT transition lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows ART preparation state processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows ART state processing. It is a figure which shows the notification of the reel stop order in an image display device 63. It is a flowchart which shows the notification control processing (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the notification control processing (the 2). It is a flowchart which shows the notification processing which is executed in the production side MPU 82. It is a figure which shows each reel in the RB state. It is a figure which shows the display screen (the 1) of the image display apparatus 63. It is a figure which shows the display screen (the 2) of the image display apparatus 63. It is a figure which shows the display screen (the 3) of the image display apparatus 63. It is a figure which shows the correct answer table for each combination of a winning section and the number of BETs. It is a figure which shows the display screen (the 4th) of the image display apparatus 63. It is a figure which shows the display screen (the 5) of the image display apparatus 63.

Hereinafter, when the present invention is applied to a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine, the following embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 in a state where the front door 12 is opened.

As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape that is open to the front as a whole by fixing a plurality of wooden panels. A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11. The front door 12 is supported by the housing 11 so as to be able to open and close the internal space of the housing 11 with the left side portion as a rotation axis. The front door 12 is locked in an unopenable state by a locking device 13 provided on the back surface thereof, and this locked state is released by an unlocking operation with a predetermined key to the key cylinder 14.

As shown in FIG. 1, a game panel 20 for notifying the player of the game state is provided near the center of the front door 12. The game panel 20 is formed so that three vertically long display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R are arranged side by side. The display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 can be visually recognized through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate, and a reel unit 31 is attached to the upper part of the partition plate. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R, which are formed in a cylindrical shape, respectively. Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that its central axis is the rotation axis of the reel 32L, 32M, 32R. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending in a substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond one-to-one with the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. There is. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R, respectively. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate in the forward direction, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected as if they are moving from top to bottom through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. Each of these reels 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor (not shown), and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be rotationally driven individually, that is, independently by driving each stepping motor. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 1, a start lever 41 operated to start rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided on the lower left side of the game panel 20. If the start lever 41 is operated while the medal is BET (also referred to as bet), the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to rotate all at once.

On the right side of the start lever 41, stop buttons 42, 43, 44 operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R are provided. The stop buttons 42, 43, 44 are arranged directly below the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped, respectively. The stop buttons 42, 43, and 44 are in a state where they can be stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the left reel 32L.

The rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started based on the operation of the start lever 41, and the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped based on the operation of each stop button 42, 43, 44, and a medal is awarded. And until the execution of various processes such as the management of the game state is completed, it corresponds to one game (game times).

On the lower right side of the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to the hopper device 53 when reception is permitted by the selector 52 provided on the back surface of the front door 12, and when reception is prohibited. The medal ejection port 58 provided at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12 leads to the medal tray 59. The hopper device 53 transfers the medals stored in the storage tank to the medal tray 59 through the medal discharge port 58 when a prize corresponding to the granting of a game medium (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a medal) is established on the effective line. It has a payout function.

Below the medal slot 45, as shown in FIG. 1, a return button 46 that is pressed when a medal inserted in the medal slot 45 is jammed in the selector 52 is provided. Further, on the lower left side of the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R, a first credit insertion button 47 for inserting the maximum number of credited virtual medals that can be BET at a time, and two virtual medals at a time are inserted. A second credit insertion button 48 for inserting a virtual medal and a third credit insertion button 49 for inserting one virtual medal at a time are provided.

A checkout button 51 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals until the predetermined maximum value (50 medals) is reached. When the settlement button 51 is operated under the condition of being stored and stored, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal ejection port 58 as a real medal.

As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply device 54 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 53 inside the housing 11. The power supply device 54 has a power switch 55 that is operated when the power is turned on or off, a reset button 56 for resetting various states of the slot machine 10, and setting states of the slot machine 10 from "setting 1" to "setting 1". A setting key insertion hole 57, which is operated to change within the range of "setting 6", is provided.

<Designs attached to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. The symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

In the figure, the symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R is shown, and 20 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers are assigned from "0" to "19" corresponding to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and these numbers are in a state where the main control device 70 can be visually recognized from the display window portion 21L, 21M, 21R. It is a number for recognizing the symbol, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number will be used.

The symbols include a "bell" symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a "watermelon" symbol (for example, the 18th of the left reel 32L), a "cherry" symbol (for example, the 17th of the left reel 32L), and " "Replay" symbol (eg, 16th on the left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (eg, 15th on the left reel 32L), "LUCKY" symbol (eg, 13th on the left reel 32L), "Red 7" symbol (eg, 13th on the left reel 32L) For example, there are eight types: the 12th of the left reel 32L) and the "white 7" symbol (for example, the 10th of the left reel 32L). And, as shown in FIG. 3, the number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. Each display window portion 21L, 21M, 21R is formed so that three of the 20 symbols attached to the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be visually recognized. Therefore, when each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be visually recognized via the display window portion 21L, 21M, 21R.

In the slot machine 10, one main line ML is set so as to connect the positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be visually recognized. The main line ML is a line connecting the middle symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the middle symbol of the right reel 32R. When the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started with the specified number of medals bet, and the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established on the main line ML, the profit of paying out the medals, the replay Either the benefit or the transition of the gaming state is given.

That is, in the slot machine 10, only one main line ML is set as a line on which a prize can be established. The main line ML is set as a line extending in a straight line. Therefore, the subline SUL1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, and the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the upper symbol of the middle reel 32M and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R are combined. Subline SUL2 connecting the connected subline SUL2 and the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the lower symbol of the middle reel 32M and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, and the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. Even if a combination of symbols to be won is established on a line extending in a straight line such as the sub line SUL4 connecting the upper symbols, the prize is not established.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols to be won and a privilege given when the prize is won. Hereinafter, the correspondence between the combination of the symbols to be won and the privilege given when the prize is won will be described.

In the slot machine 10, the player sets the number of BETs of the game medium (hereinafter, also referred to as the number of bets) to be inserted at the time of the game to either 3 BETs (3 bets) or 2 BETs (2 bets). It is possible to play by selecting. However, the net increase is the same so that the number of acquired game media is advantageous or disadvantageous depending on the selection.

Small role prizes for which medals are paid out include the first supplementary prize, the second supplementary prize, the third supplementary prize, the bell prize, the watermelon prize, and the cherry prize. Specifically, on the mainline ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either the "BAR" symbol or the "white 7" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the right reel 32R. If the stop symbol is a "bell" symbol, it will be the first supplementary prize. Further, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either a "watermelon" symbol or a "LUCKY" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is. If it is a "bell" symbol, it will be the second supplementary prize. When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "replay" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "bell" symbol on the main line ML. It will be the third supplementary prize. The number of game media to be awarded when the first supplementary prize to the third supplementary prize is won is "2" when the number of bets on the game medium is three, and when the number of bets on the game medium is two. It becomes "1".

If the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "bell" symbol on the main line ML, the bell is won. Will be. When the bell is won, the number of game media to be awarded is "15" when the number of bets on the game medium is three, and "14" when the number of bets on the game medium is two.

If the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "watermelon" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "watermelon" symbol on the main line ML, the watermelon wins. Will be. When the watermelon wins, the number of game media to be awarded is "3" when the number of bets on the game medium is three, and "2" when the number of bets on the game medium is two.

When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "cherry" symbol on the main line ML, the cherry prize is won regardless of whether the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M or the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is. When the cherry is won, the number of game media to be awarded is "3" when the number of bets on the game medium is three, and "2" when the number of bets on the game medium is two.

Normal replay prize, 1st replay, 2nd replay, 3rd replay, 1st RT There are replay prizes, 2nd RT replay prizes, fall replay A prizes, and fall replay B prizes.

Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "replay" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "replay" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay" symbol. In that case, it is usually a replay prize.

When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "red 7" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "cherry" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "BAR" symbol on the main line ML, the first symbol. One replay prize will be awarded. When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "LUCKY" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "cherry" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "BAR" symbol on the main line ML, the second It will be a replay prize. When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "BAR" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "cherry" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "BAR" symbol on the main line ML, the second It will be a replay prize.

When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "replay" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay" symbol on the main line ML, the first RT It will be a replay prize. When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "replay" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay" symbol on the main line ML, the second RT It will be a replay prize.

When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "replay" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay" symbol on the main line ML, the fall replay A prize will be awarded. When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "replay" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "replay" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "watermelon" symbol on the main line ML, the fall replay It will be a B prize. In the slot machine 10, the fall replay A prize can be won only when a three-card bet game is played, and the fall replay B prize can be won only when a two-card bet game is played.

If any of the above replay prizes are won, it is possible to play the next game while eliminating the need for BET of the same number of medals as the previous game. Specifically, if any of the replay prizes is won in a game in which three medals are bet, it is possible to start the game of the next game in the same number of three bets as in the previous game. Further, if any of the replay prizes is won in the game in which two medals are bet, the game of the next game can be started in the state of two bets of the same number as in the previous game.

Of the various replay prizes mentioned above, the 1st RT replay prize, the 2nd RT replay prize, the fall replay A prize, and the fall replay B prize not only trigger the granting of the replay prize privilege, but also the game state (game state mode). It will be a transition opportunity. In this slot machine 10, a plurality of types of gaming states are set so that the types of winning combinations to be drawn and the winning probabilities of each winning combination are different in the winning combination lottery process, and the transition between these gaming states is the transition of the gaming states. Occurs when a trigger replay prize is established.

There is an RB prize (BB is not installed) as a state transition prize in which only the transition of the game state is performed. Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "BAR" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "BAR" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "BAR" symbol. In that case, it will be an RB prize. When the RB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the RB state.

The RB state is a gaming state in which the expected number of game media to be granted per unit game number is higher than in the normal mode described later and the non-AT state (this state is also referred to as a normal gaming state). Specifically, the winning combination that enables the establishment of the bell winning is won with a higher probability than in other gaming states, and if the winning combination is won, the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and each The bell prize is established regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 with respect to the rotation positions of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The RB state continues over a plurality of games and ends when the end condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of an event according to the execution content of the game. The end condition is arbitrary, but in this slot machine 10, it is set as an end condition that the total number of game media given after the RB state is started is equal to or more than the end reference number (for example, "105"). There is.

<Transition of game state>
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a game state transition. The slot machine 10 has a normal mode, a first RT mode, and a second RT mode as lottery modes in which the lottery tables are different in the main MPU 72 even if the set values are set at the same stage. Further, as a game state, an RB state exists in addition to the state of each of these lottery modes.

During the game, the player stays in either the lottery mode (normal mode, 1st RT mode or 2nd RT mode) or the game state (RB state), and when the transition of the game state occurs, the other game state is entered. Transition.

During the stay in the normal mode, if the first RT replay is won, the gaming state shifts to the first RT mode. In addition, when a prize is won in RB, the state shifts to the RB state.

During the stay in the 1st RT mode, if the 2nd RT replay is won, the gaming state shifts to the 2nd RT mode. When the fall replay A prize or the fall replay B prize is won, the gaming state shifts to the normal mode. In addition, when a prize is won in RB, the state shifts to the RB state.

During the stay in the second RT mode, if the fall replay A prize or the fall replay B prize is won, the gaming state shifts to the normal mode. In addition, when a prize is won in RB, the state shifts to the RB state.

In the RB state, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, such as when the total number of game media given after the RB state is started becomes equal to or more than the end reference number, the game state shifts to the second RT mode.

<Device for executing various notifications and various effects>
Next, a device for executing various notifications and various effects will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, an upper lamp 61 and a speaker 62 are provided on the upper part of the front door 12, and an image display device 63 is provided. When an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, the upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light in a manner corresponding to the abnormality and is controlled to emit light in a manner corresponding to the winning result. Further, the upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light so as to perform a light emitting effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63. The speakers 62 are provided as a pair on the left and right, and when an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, the sound output is controlled so that the sound or voice corresponding to the abnormality is output, and the sound or voice corresponding to the winning result is output. Sound output is controlled so that is output. Further, the speaker 62 is controlled in sound output so that the sound output effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63 is performed.

The image display device 63 has a display surface and is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, but is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT. It may be another display device having a display surface, or it may be a dot matrix display. When an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, the display is controlled so that the image corresponding to the abnormality is displayed on the display surface. Further, the image display device 63 is controlled to display an image corresponding to the winning result of the winning combination in the internal lottery and the winning result in each game on the display surface.

The game panel 20 of the front door 12 has a credit display unit 65 that displays the number of virtual medals stored and stored at a position below the display window units 21L, 21M, 21R, and is a target for a small winning combination. A granting number display unit 66 for displaying the number of game media is provided, respectively. These display units 65 and 66 are composed of a 7-segment display, and a monochromatic light emitting type LED such as green is used for each segment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a part or all of the display units 65 and 66 is composed of other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device. May be good.

<Various control devices>
The slot machine 10 is provided with various control devices. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 70 is provided above the reel unit 31. The main control device 70 is attached to the back plate of the housing 11. The main control device 70 is configured such that the main control board 71 is housed in a board box. When opening the board box, it is necessary to release the fastened state, and a broken portion will occur when the fastened state is released. By confirming the presence or absence of the broken portion, it is possible to simply confirm whether or not the board box has been opened.

The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect control device 80 in addition to the main control device 70. The effect control device 80 is arranged on the front door 12 so as to be overlapped behind the image display device 63. The effect control device 80 controls the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 based on the command received from the main control device 70. In the effect control device 80, the control board is housed in the board box as in the main control device 70.

<Electrical configuration of slot machine 10>
FIG. 7 is an electrical configuration diagram of this slot machine.

The main control device 70 includes a main control board 71 that controls the main control of the game. The MPU 72 is mounted on the main control board 71. The MPU 72 is a ROM 73 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 72, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 73 is executed. A RAM 74, a clock circuit 75 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like are built-in. It is not essential that the ROM 73 and the RAM 74 are integrated into one chip for the MPU 72, and each may be individually chipped.

The MPU 72 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. On the input side of the MPU 72, there are a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has rotated once), a start detection sensor 41a that detects the operation of the start lever 41, and each. Stop detection sensors 42a, 43a, 44a that individually detect the operation of the stop buttons 42, 43, 44, insertion medal detection sensor 45a that detects the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and credit insertion buttons 47, 48, 49. Credit input detection sensors 47a, 48a, 49a that individually detect the operation of, the payment detection sensor 51a that detects the operation of the payment button 51, the payout detection sensor of the hopper device 53, and the reset detection sensor 56a that detects the operation of the reset button 56. , Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 57a for detecting that the setting key has been inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 are connected, and signals from these sensors are input to the MPU 72.

On the output side of the MPU 72, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R), a selector drive unit 52a provided in the selector 52, a payout motor of the hopper device 53, and an effect The control device 80 and the like are connected. In each game, the rotation drive control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R of the reel unit 31 is performed by the MPU 72. As described above, the selector 52 detects the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 by the insertion medal detection sensor 45a when reception is permitted, and then guides the medal to the hopper device 53, and when reception is prohibited, the insertion medal It has a function of discharging to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the detection sensor 45a. The selector drive unit 52a has a function for switching the state of the selector 52 between the reception permission state and the reception prohibition state. Specifically, the passage switching piece provided in the selector 52 is positioned for reception permission. And operate between the reception prohibited position. The MPU 72 switches the state of the selector 52 between the acceptance permitted state and the acceptance prohibited state by switching the output state and the stop state of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Further, the MPU 72 executes the drive control of the hopper device 53 when the small winning combination is established and the medal is paid out. Further, the MPU 72 transmits a command to the effect control device 80 at each timing of each game.

A power failure monitoring circuit provided in the power supply device 54 is connected to the input side of the MPU 72 (not shown). The power supply device 54 is equipped with a power supply unit that supplies drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 70, and a power failure monitoring circuit. The power failure monitoring circuit is applied from an external power source to the power supply unit. The voltage is monitored, and when the voltage becomes equal to or lower than the reference voltage, a power failure signal is output to the MPU 72. The MPU 72 executes the power failure processing by receiving the power failure signal, and makes it possible to return to the processing state before the power failure after the power is restored. Further, the power supply device 54 is provided with a power supply unit during power failure to supply backup power to the RAM 74 as power during power failure in a situation where the supply of operating power from an external power source is cut off. As a result, even if the supply of operating power from the external power supply is cut off, the data is stored and retained in the RAM 74 in a situation where backup power can be supplied in the power supply unit during power failure (for example, 1 day or 2 days). Will be done. However, the data stored and held in the RAM 74 is initialized by turning on the power of the slot machine 10 while pressing the reset button 56 provided on the power supply device 54.

The effect control device 80 includes a sub control board 81 for performing various notifications and execution control of various effects. The MPU 82 is mounted on the sub control board 81. The MPU 82 is a memory for temporarily storing various control programs executed by the MPU 82, a ROM 83 storing fixed value data, and various data when the control program stored in the ROM 83 is executed. A RAM 84 is built in, and a clock circuit, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like that output a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency are built in.

It is not essential that the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 82, and each may be individually chipped. Further, the RAM 84 is configured such that the backup power is not supplied from the power supply unit during the power failure of the power supply device 54 when the supply of the operating power from the external power supply is cut off, but the backup power is supplied to the RAM 84. May be good.

The MPU 82 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. As described above, the MPU 72 of the main control device 70 is connected to the input side of the MPU 82, and various commands are received from the MPU 72. An upper lamp 61, a speaker 62, and an image display device 63 are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. The MPU 82 performs various notifications and various effects by executing light emission control of the upper lamp 61, sound output control of the speaker 62, and display control of the image display device 63 based on the command received from the MPU 72 of the main control device 70. To be done. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the MPU 72, ROM 73, and RAM 74 of the main control device 70 are referred to as the main MPU 72, the main ROM 73, and the main RAM 74, respectively, and the MPU 82, ROM 83, and RAM 84 of the effect control device 80 are referred to as the effect side, respectively. It is referred to as MPU 82, production side ROM 83, and production side RAM 84.

<Main processing of main MPU72>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the main process executed by the main MPU. The main process started in the main MPU 72 when the supply of the operating power to the main MPU 72 is started will be described.

In the main process, the initialization process is first executed (step S101). In the initialization process, interrupts by timer interrupt processing are permitted, and various initial settings are made for the register group in the main MPU 72, the I / O device, and the like.

After the initialization process is completed, it is determined whether or not the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 and the ON operation is performed (step S102). If the ON operation is performed (step S102: YES), and if the reset button 56 is not turned ON when the power switch 55 is turned ON (step S103: NO), a partial clear process is executed. (Step S104) If the reset button 56 is turned on when the power switch 55 is turned on (step S103: YES), the all clearing process is executed (step S105). That is, if the setting value of the slot machine 10 is changed without performing the operation for initializing the main RAM 74, a partial clearing process is executed and the operation for initializing the main RAM 74 is performed. If it is done, all clear processing is executed.

In the partial clear process, a part of the area in the main RAM 74 is initialized, and in the full clear process, the entire area in the main RAM 74 is initialized. In the partial clearing process, the area in which the data indicating whether or not the main RAM 74 is in the RB state is stored, the area in which the data indicating the total number of gaming media in the RB state is stored, and whether or not the state is in the AT state. Each of the main RAM 74 except the area where the data indicating whether or not is stored, the area where the data for specifying the end condition of the AT state is stored, and the area where the data indicating the type of the lottery mode described later is stored. Clear the area "0". In this case, the area where the winning combination is stored is cleared to "0". In the all clear process, the entire area of the main RAM 74 is cleared by "0" including the area that is not the execution target of "0" clear in the partial clear process. As a result, even if a part of the clearing process is executed, the RB state, the AT state and the lottery mode are maintained in the state before the power is cut off, and when the all clearing process is executed, the state before the power is cut off is irrelevant. It will be in a normal game state.

It should be noted that the configuration is not limited to the above, and the configuration may be such that when the power supply is cut off in the RB state and the partial clearing process is executed, the power supply is not in the RB state, and the power supply is in the AT state. It may be configured so that it is not in the AT state when the partial clear process is executed in the case of being cut off, and the partial clear process is executed when the power is cut off in the first RT mode or the second RT mode. In that case, the configuration may be such that the RT mode is not set. Further, even if the partial clearing process is executed, the area in which the data indicating that the RB combination has been won may not be cleared by "0".

After executing the process of step S104 or step S105, the winning probability setting process is executed (step S106). In the winning probability setting process, the current setting value is read on condition that the setting key is inserted and the ON operation is performed, and the current setting value is displayed on the grant number display unit 66 provided on the game panel 20. Since the area for storing the set value data in the main RAM 74 is surely initialized immediately before the winning probability setting process, the set value displayed on the grant number display unit 66 is set to "1". It is "1" corresponding to the value. In the winning probability setting process, the set value is updated by 1 each time the reset button 56 is operated, and the updated set value is displayed on the grant number display unit 66. If the reset button 56 is operated in a situation where the set value is the set value of "6", the set value is updated to the set value of "1". When the ON operation of the setting key is canceled after the start lever 41 is operated, the winning probability setting process is terminated. In this case, the display of the set value in the grant number display unit 66 ends. After executing the winning probability setting process, the process proceeds to the normal process (step S107). The normal processing will be described in detail later.

If the setting key is not turned on in the main process (step S102: NO), the power recovery process after step S108 is executed. The power recovery process is a process for returning the state of the slot machine 10 to the state before the power is cut off. In the power recovery process, it is determined whether or not the set value of the slot machine 10 is normal by checking the main RAM 74 (step S108). Specifically, when the set value is any one of "1" to "6", it is determined to be normal, and when it is "0" or "7" or more, it is determined to be abnormal. If the set value is normal, it is confirmed whether or not "1" is set in the power failure flag (step S109). The power failure flag is provided in the main RAM 74, and when the supply of operating power to the main MPU 72 is stopped and the predetermined power failure processing is normally executed, the power failure flag is set to "1". Will be set. When the power failure flag is set to "1", it is confirmed whether or not the RAM determination value is normal (step S110). Specifically, the checksum value of the main RAM 74 is checked, and it is confirmed whether or not the value is normal.

When an affirmative determination is made in all of steps S108 to S110, it means that the power failure processing at the time of the previous power failure was normally executed. In this case, the value of the stack pointer stored in the main RAM 74 is written to the stack pointer of the main MPU 72, and the data saved in the main RAM 74 is returned to the register of the main MPU 72, so that the register of the main MPU 72 The state is returned to the state before the power was cut off (step S111). Further, the power failure flag of the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" (step S112). After that, after transmitting a power recovery command for recognizing the execution of the power recovery process to the effector MPU 82 (step S113), the process returns to the address before the power is cut off (step S114).

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in any of steps S108 to S110, the operation prohibition process is executed. In the operation prohibition process, the execution of the next timer interrupt process is prohibited (step S115), and all the output ports of the main MPU 72 are cleared to "0" to turn off all the actuators connected to the output ports. (Step S116), an error notification process for notifying the hall manager and the like of the occurrence of an error is executed (step S117). And it becomes an infinite loop. The operation prohibition process is canceled by executing the all clear process (step S105).

<Timer interrupt processing of main MPU72>
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the main MPU. The timer interrupt process is started every 1.49 msec, for example.

In the register save process (step S201), the values of all the registers in the main MPU 72 used in the normal process described later are saved in the main RAM 74. In step S202, it is confirmed whether or not "1" is set in the power failure flag, and if "1" is set in the power failure flag, the process proceeds to step S203 to execute the power failure processing.

The power failure flag is set when a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit of the power supply device 54 is input to the main MPU 72. In the power failure processing, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed, and if the transmission is not completed, the main processing is terminated and the timer interrupt processing is restored, and the command transmission is terminated. When the transmission of the command is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the main MPU 72 is saved in the main RAM 74. After that, the output state of the output port of the main MPU 72 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, when the power failure is resolved, a determination value for determining whether or not the data in the main RAM 74 is normal is calculated and stored in the main RAM 74, and subsequent RAM access is prohibited. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the fact that the power supply is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed.

If the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed. In step S204, a process of clearing the watchdog timer that initializes the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of a malfunction is performed. In step S205, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the main MPU 72 itself. In step S206, a stepping motor control process for driving each stepping motor is performed in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In step S207, the states of various sensors connected to the input port are read, and a sensor monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the read result is normal is performed. In step S208, it is monitored whether or not the release operation for canceling the abnormality notification is performed, and when it is specified that the release operation for canceling the abnormality notification is performed, the abnormality notification is canceled. An abnormality notification release command for this purpose is transmitted to the production side MPU 82. As a result, the abnormality notification is canceled regardless of the type of abnormality notification. By pressing the reset button 56 while the predetermined lock operation is being performed on the key cylinder 14, the release operation for canceling the abnormality notification is performed.

In step S209, a timer calculation process for subtracting the values of each counter and timer is performed. In step S210, a counter process is performed to output the result of counting the number of BETs of medals and the number of payouts to the outside. In step S211th, a command output process for transmitting various commands to the effect side MPU 82 is performed. In step S212, a port output process for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port is performed. In step S213, the value of each register saved in the main RAM 74 in the previous step S201 is returned to the corresponding register in the main MPU 72. After that, in step S214, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

<Normal processing of main MPU72>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a normal process executed by the main MPU.

First, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed (step S301), and then a start wait process is executed (step S302). In the start waiting process, when any of the replay prizes has occurred in the previous game, an automatic input process is performed to make the same number of game media as the number of BETs in the previous game bet. Further, in the start waiting process, when a medal is detected by the input medal detection sensor 45a, if the current number of BETs is not "3" or more, which is the maximum specified number, the number of BETs is added by 1 to the number of BETs. If is 3 or more, which is the maximum specified number, the value of the credit counter provided in the main RAM 74 is added by 1. The credit counter is a counter for specifying the number of stored virtual medals on the main MPU 72.

In the start waiting process, when the automatic input process is not executed and any of the credit input buttons 47 to 49 is operated, the credit for setting the BET number corresponding to the operation. Executes the input response process. In the credit insertion processing, when the first credit insertion button 47 is operated, the maximum amount of game media that can be BET at that time is set to be in the BET state, and the second credit insertion button 48 or the second credit insertion button 48 or the first. 3 When the credit insertion button 49 is operated, the corresponding BET state is set. In this case, when the virtual medal is used at the time of the BET, the value corresponding to the number of the BET virtual medals is subtracted from the credit counter. In addition, if the number of virtual medals required to set the number of BETs corresponding to the operated credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 is not stored and stored, BET is possible in relation to the stored and stored virtual medals. The maximum amount of game media is bet.

In the start waiting process, when the number of BETs is equal to or greater than the maximum specified number and the value of the credit counter of the main RAM 74 is equal to or greater than the upper limit storage number (specifically, "50"), the acceptance prohibition process is executed. In the reception prohibition process, the selector 52 is set to the reception prohibition state by stopping the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. As a result, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is not detected by the insertion medal detection sensor 45a and is ejected to the medal tray 59. On the other hand, if the number of BETs is less than the maximum specified number or the value of the credit counter is less than the upper limit storage number, the acceptance permission process is executed. In the acceptance permission process, the selector 52 is set to the acceptance permission state by starting the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. As a result, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are detected by the insertion medal detection sensor 45a and then collected by the hopper device 53. In the start waiting process, when the settlement button 51 is operated and the automatic insertion process is not executed, medals corresponding to the total number of BET numbers and credit counter values are sent through the medal ejection port 58. The hopper device 53 is driven and controlled so that the medal tray 59 is ejected. As a result, the internally stored game medium is paid out to the player as an actual medal.

After executing the start waiting process in step S302, it is determined whether or not the number of BETs of medals has reached the specified number (step 303), and if the number of BETs has not reached the specified number, the start waiting process (step S302). Return to. When the number of BETs has reached the specified number, it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated (step S304). If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process (step S302). On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, after activating the main line ML, the reception prohibition process already described is executed (step S305). As a result, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is not detected by the insertion medal detection sensor 45a and is ejected to the medal tray 59. After that, the lottery process for drawing the winning combination in this game is executed (step S306), the reel rotation process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is executed (step S307), and the stop buttons 42 to A reel stop process for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the case where the 44 is operated and a stop command is generated is performed (step S308).

After that, the medal payout process is executed (step S309). In the medal payout process, when a small winning combination is established in this game, a process for granting a player a number of medals or virtual medals corresponding to the small winning combination is executed. Specifically, when granting a virtual medal, the value corresponding to this small winning combination is added to the credit counter, and if the value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit storage number, the upper limit storage number is exceeded. The hopper device 53 is driven and controlled so that only a few minutes of medals are paid out to the medal tray 59.

After that, a corresponding process at the end of the game is executed to enable the setting of the game state corresponding to the result of the current game (step S310). Then, the acceptance permission process already described is executed (step S311). As a result, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are detected by the insertion medal detection sensor 45a and then collected by the hopper device 53.

[Lottery process]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a lottery process executed by the main MPU.

First, a random number used when determining whether or not a combination is correct is acquired (step S401). In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hard circuit is configured to latch the value of the free run counter at that time. The free run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and the main MPU 72 stores the value latched by the hard circuit in the main RAM 74 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire random numbers at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid problems such as synchronization. The hard circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

After acquiring the random numbers, the lottery table for determining the winning or failing of the winning combination is read from the main ROM 73 (step S402). Here, in this slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities are prepared in advance from the set value of "1" to the set value of "6", and the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 to perform an ON operation. At the same time, it is possible to set which winning probability the lottery process is to be executed by performing a predetermined operation. Generally, the setting value of "n + 1" is more advantageous for the player in the game than the setting value of "n". Further, there are three types of lottery modes in which the lottery tables are different in the main MPU 72 even if the set values are set at the same stage: a normal mode, a first RT mode, and a second RT mode. Further, as a gaming state, an RB state exists separately from the states of each of these lottery modes. In step S402, a lottery table corresponding to the combination of the current set value and the current gaming state is selected.

(Lottery table for normal mode)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a lottery table for a normal mode (set value “3”). When staying in the normal mode, the lottery table for the normal mode is referred to in the lottery process. As described above, the slot machine 10 can be played by selecting either a 3-card BET (3-card bet) or a 2-card BET (2-card bet). Therefore, in the lottery table, the point value PV is provided for each of the three BETs and the two BETs.

An index value IV is set in the lottery table for the normal mode, and a winning combination is associated with each index value IV and a point value PV is set. The point value PV determines the winning probability of the corresponding lottery combination in relation to the maximum value (“65535”) of the free run counter.

The bell winning data and the first supplementary winning data are set in the index value IV = 1. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 1, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop (the reel on which the stop command is first generated) is the left reel 32L, the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are set. Regardless, the bell prize is surely generated, and in other cases, the first supplementary prize is surely generated.

In this slot machine 10, reel control capable of sliding up to four symbols after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated is performed for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In other words, reel control for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, 32R until a predetermined time (190 msec) elapses after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated is performed. By performing such reel control, it is possible to easily establish a prize corresponding to the winning combination, and it is possible to prevent the winning corresponding to the winning combination from being established. Will be. However, since the amount of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can be slid is limited as described above, a combination of symbols for establishing a prize is configured in one reel 32L, 32M, 32R. If there are 5 or more symbols between the constituent symbols, it may happen that the constituent symbols do not stop on the main line ML depending on the operation timing of the corresponding stop buttons 42 to 44 (the event is also called "missing"). say). Each supplementary prize, bell prize and various replay prizes are prize modes that do not drop when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in the corresponding order, and watermelon prize, cherry prize, RB prize are reel 32L, This is a winning mode in which omission may occur depending on the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 with respect to the rotation positions of the 32M and 32R.

The bell winning data and the second supplementary winning data are set in the index value IV = 2. When winning with an index value IV = 2, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the bell winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. In other cases, the second supplementary prize is definitely established.

At the index value IV = 3, the bell winning data and the third supplementary winning data are set. When winning with an index value IV = 3, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the bell winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In other cases, the third supplementary prize is definitely established.

In this way, when any of the bell winning data with the index value IV = 1 to 3 and the first to third supplementary winning data is won, any two of the six pressing orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are pressed. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in order, the bells (so-called three-choice bells) are aligned.

Watermelon winning data is set in the index value IV = 4. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 4, as shown in FIG. 13, the watermelon winning can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the watermelon winning will not be established.

Cherry winning data is set in the index value IV = 5. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 5, as shown in FIG. 13, the cherry winning can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 42 with respect to the rotation position of the left reel 32L, there is a possibility that the cherry winning will not be established.

RB winning data is set in the index value IV = 6. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 6, as shown in FIG. 13, the RB winning can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the RB winning will not be established.

Here, the winning data other than the RB winning data is deleted in the winning game regardless of whether or not the winning is established, and is not carried over to the next and subsequent games of the winning game. On the other hand, the RB winning data is stored and retained until the corresponding RB winning is established even in the next and subsequent games of the winning game, except when the main RAM 74 is cleared. In this case, in the game in which the RB winning data is carried over, the index value IV corresponding to the RB winning data is excluded from the lottery target. As a result, it is possible to prevent the RB winning data from being newly stored even though the RB winning data is already stored, and a plurality of RB winning data are not accumulated and stored. It becomes possible to do so.

The index value IV = 7 is set to the normal replay winning data, the first RT replay winning data, and the first replay.

When winning with an index value IV = 7, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the first RT replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. do. If the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the first replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

The index value IV = 8 is set to the normal replay winning data, the first RT replay winning data, and the second replay.

When the index value IV = 8 is won, the first RT replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 when the first stop is the middle reel 32M. If the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the second replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

The index value IV = 9 is set to the normal replay winning data, the first RT replay winning data, and the third replay.

When winning with an index value IV = 9, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the first RT replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the third replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

In this way, when the normal replay winning data and the first RT replay winning data with the index value IV = 7 to 9, and the first replay, the second replay, or the third replay are won, six ways of pressing the stop buttons 42 to 44 are performed. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated by any two of the pressing orders, the first RT replay (so-called three-choice promotion replay) is aligned. When the 1st RT replays are complete, the 1st RT replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the normal mode to the 1st RT mode. When the mode shifts to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process becomes the lottery table for the first RT mode.

Normal replay winning data is set at the index value IV = 10. If the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 10, the normal replay winning is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

(Lottery table for 1st RT mode)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a lottery table for the first RT mode (set value “3”). When staying in the 1st RT mode, the lottery table for the 1st RT mode is referred to in the lottery process.

In the lottery table for the first RT mode, the winning combination data set in each of the index values IV = 1 to 6 and the winning probability of each index value IV are the same as those in the lottery table for the normal mode. In this case, a combination that enables the addition of a game medium is set to the index values IV = 1 to 6, and the winning combination data and each winning probability set in each of the index values IV = 1 to 6 are set. By being the same, the types of combinations that enable the addition of the game medium and the winning probabilities of those combinations are the same in each of the normal mode and the first RT mode.

The index value IV = 7 is set to the normal replay winning data, the second RT replay winning data, and the first replay.

When winning with an index value IV = 7, as shown in FIG. 15, when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second RT replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. do. If the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the first replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

The index value IV = 8 is set to the normal replay winning data, the second RT replay winning data, and the second replay.

When the index value IV = 8 is won, the second RT replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 when the first stop is the middle reel 32M. If the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the second replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

The index value IV = 9 is set to the normal replay winning data, the second RT replay winning data, and the third replay.

When the index value IV = 9 is won, the second RT replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 when the first stop is the right reel 32R. If the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the third replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

In this way, when the normal replay winning data and the second RT replay winning data with the index value IV = 7 to 9, and the first replay, the second replay, or the third replay are won, six ways of pressing the stop buttons 42 to 44 are performed. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated by any two of the pressing orders, the second RT replay (so-called three-choice promotion replay) is aligned. When the 2nd RT replays are complete, the 2nd RT replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the 1st RT mode to the 2nd RT mode. When shifting to the second RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process is the lottery table for the second RT mode.

The index value IV = 10 is set to the normal replay winning data, the fall replay A winning data, and the first replay.

When winning with an index value IV = 10, as shown in FIG. 15, when the first stop is the left reel 32L and the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop. When is the left reel 32L, or when one stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the left reel 32L, the fall replay A winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the first replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

The index value IV = 11 is set to the normal replay winning data, the fall replay A winning data, and the second replay.

When winning with an index value IV = 11, as shown in FIG. 15, when the first stop is the left reel 32L and the second stop is the right reel 32R, the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop. When is the right reel 32R, or when one stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the fall replay A winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the second replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

In this way, when the normal replay winning data and the falling replay A winning data with index values IV = 10 and 11 and the first replay or the second replay are won, any of the six push orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in the three ways of pressing, the fall replay A (so-called two-choice fall replay) is aligned. When the fall replay A is complete, the fall replay A prize is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the first RT mode to the normal mode. When the mode shifts to the normal mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process becomes the lottery table for the normal mode.

The index values IV = 10 and 11 can be won only in the case of 3 sheets BET. On the other hand, in the case of two BETs, the PV value corresponding to the index values IV = 10 and 11 is 0, so the player is not won.

The index value IV = 12 is set to the normal replay winning data, the fall replay B winning data, and the first replay.

When winning with an index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 15, when the first stop is the left reel 32L and the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop. When is the left reel 32L, or when one stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the left reel 32L, the fall replay B winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the first replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

The index value IV = 13 is set to the normal replay winning data, the fall replay B winning data, and the second replay.

When winning with an index value IV = 13, as shown in FIG. 15, when the first stop is the left reel 32L and the second stop is the right reel 32R, the stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop is. When the right reel 32R is used, or when the first stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the fall replay B prize is surely established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the second replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

In this way, when the normal replay winning data and the falling replay B winning data with index values IV = 12 and 13 and the first replay or the second replay are won, any of the six push orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in the three ways of pressing, the fall replay B (so-called two-choice fall replay) is aligned. When the fall replay B is complete, the fall replay B prize is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the first RT mode to the normal mode. When the mode shifts to the normal mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process becomes the lottery table for the normal mode.

The index values IV = 12 and 13 can be won only in the case of two BETs. On the other hand, in the case of 3 sheets BET, the PV value corresponding to the index values IV = 12 and 13 is 0, so the player is not won.

Normal replay winning data is set in the index value IV = 14. When the index value IV = 14 is won, the normal replay winning is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

In the 1st RT mode lottery table, the winning probability of the winning combination that enables the establishment of the replay winning (hereinafter, also referred to as the replay probability) and the winning probability of the winning combination that enables the establishment of the replay winning in the normal mode lottery table. By comparison, the first RT mode is in a gaming state with a higher replay probability than the normal mode. That is, the probability of winning the replay is higher when staying in the first RT mode than in the normal mode, and the player can play in a relatively advantageous state.

(Lottery table for 2nd RT mode)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a lottery table for the second RT mode (set value “3”). When staying in the second RT mode, the lottery table for the second RT mode is referred to in the lottery process.

In the lottery table for the second RT mode, the winning combination data set in each of the index values IV = 1 to 6 and the winning probability of each index value IV are the same as the lottery table for the normal mode and the lottery table for the first RT mode. It has become. In this case, a combination that enables the addition of a game medium is set to the index values IV = 1 to 6, and the winning combination data and each winning probability set in each of the index values IV = 1 to 6 are set. By being the same, the types of combinations that enable the addition of the game medium and the winning probabilities of those combinations are the same in each of the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode.

The index value IV = 7 is set to the normal replay winning data, the fall replay A winning data, and the first replay.

When winning with an index value IV = 7, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first stop is the left reel 32L and the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop. When is the left reel 32L, or when one stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the left reel 32L, the fall replay A winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the first replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

The index value IV = 8 is set to the normal replay winning data, the fall replay A winning data, and the second replay.

When winning with an index value IV = 8, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first stop is the left reel 32L and the second stop is the right reel 32R, the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop. When is the right reel 32R, or when one stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the fall replay A winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the second replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

In this way, when the normal replay winning data and the falling replay A winning data with index values IV = 7 and 8 and the first replay or the second replay are won, any of the six push orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44 When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in the three ways of pressing, the fall replay A (so-called two-choice fall replay) is aligned. When the fall replay A is complete, the fall replay A prize is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the second RT mode to the normal mode. When the mode shifts to the normal mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process becomes the lottery table for the normal mode.

The index values IV = 7 and 8 can be won only in the case of 3 sheets BET. On the other hand, in the case of two BETs, the PV value corresponding to the index values IV = 7 and 8 is 0, so the player is not won.

The index value IV = 9 is set to the normal replay winning data, the fall replay B winning data, and the first replay.

When winning with an index value IV = 9, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first stop is the left reel 32L and the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop. When is the left reel 32L, or when one stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the left reel 32L, the fall replay B winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. If the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the first replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

The index value IV = 10 is set to the normal replay winning data, the fall replay B winning data, and the second replay.

When winning with an index value IV = 10, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first stop is the left reel 32L and the second stop is the right reel 32R, the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop. When the stop is the right reel 32R, or when one stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the fall replay B prize is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. .. If the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are predetermined timings, the second replay is performed. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

In this way, when the normal replay winning data and the falling replay B winning data with index values IV = 9 and 10 and the first replay or the second replay are won, any of the six push orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in the three ways of pressing, the fall replay B (so-called two-choice fall replay) is aligned. When the fall replay B is complete, the fall replay B prize is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the second RT mode to the normal mode. When the mode shifts to the normal mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process becomes the lottery table for the normal mode.

The index values IV = 9 and 10 can be won only in the case of two BETs. On the other hand, in the case of 3 sheets BET, the PV value corresponding to the index values IV = 9 and 10 is 0, so the player is not won.

Normal replay winning data is set in the index value IV = 11. If the index value IV = 11 is won, the normal replay prize is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

Comparing the winning probability of the winning combination that enables the establishment of the replay winning in the lottery table for the 2nd RT mode and the winning probability of the winning combination that enables the establishment of the replay winning in the lottery table for the normal mode, the 2nd RT mode is normal. It is in a gaming state with a higher replay probability than the mode. That is, the probability of winning the replay is higher when staying in the second RT mode than in the normal mode, and the player can play in a relatively advantageous state.

Further, when comparing the winning probability of the winning combination that enables the establishment of the replay winning in the lottery table for the first RT mode and the winning probability of the winning combination that enables the establishment of the replay winning in the lottery table for the second RT mode, for example, they are the same. Alternatively, the configuration may be substantially the same, or the configuration in which the second RT mode has a higher replay probability than the first RT mode may be used, and the configuration in which the first RT mode has a higher replay probability than the second RT mode may be used. .. That is, at least the first RT mode and the second RT mode may be in a gaming state having a higher replay probability than the normal mode. As a result, those who stay in the first RT mode and the second RT mode have a higher probability of winning the replay than in the normal mode, and the player can play in a relatively advantageous state.

(Lottery table for RB)
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a lottery table for RB (set value “3”). During the RB state, the RB lottery table is referred to in the lottery process.

Bell winning data is set in the index value IV = 1. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 1, the bell winning is surely established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

Watermelon winning data is set in the index value IV = 2. If the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 2, the watermelon winning can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the watermelon winning will not be established.

Cherry winning data is set in the index value IV = 3. If the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 3, the cherry prize can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 42 with respect to the rotation position of the left reel 32L, there is a possibility that the cherry winning will not be established.

Normal replay winning data is set in the index value IV = 4. If the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 4, the normal replay winning will be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

When the RB lottery table is selected, the probability of winning a bell with an index value IV = 1 is higher than that of other lottery tables. Therefore, in the RB state, the expected number of game media to be granted per unit game number is high. It will be higher than other gaming states.

The explanation returns to the explanation of the lottery process (FIG. 11) again. After selecting the lottery table (step S402), the index value IV is set to "1" (step S403), and the determination value DV used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is set (step S404). In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random number value acquired in step S401 is used as the current determination value DV, and the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV “1” is added to this random number value. A new determination value DV is used.

After that, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is appropriate (step S405). In the winning / failing determination of the combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds "65535". If it exceeds "65535", the winning data acquisition process for setting the data of the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time in the main RAM 74 is executed (step S406). In the winning data acquisition process, all of the winning data set for the index value IV this time in the lottery table to be referred to is set in the main RAM 74. In the state where the winning data is set, if the winning data is winning data other than the RB winning data, "0" is cleared after the end of this game regardless of whether or not the winning data corresponding to the winning data is established, and the RB is cleared. If it is winning data, "0" is cleared when the prize is established.

When the determination value DV does not exceed "65535" (step S405: NO), it means that the role corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is added by 1 (step S407), and it is determined whether or not there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the added index value IV exceeds the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined, the process returns to step S404 and the determination of the winning / failing of the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S404, the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV are added to the judgment value DV (that is, the current judgment value DV) used for the winning / failing judgment of the previous combination to obtain a new judgment value DV. In step S405, the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is performed based on the determination value DV.

When the process of step S406 is executed, or when a negative determination is made in step S408, it means that the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed. In this case, the effect content determination process is executed (step S409). In the effect content determination process, a process for determining the outline content of the effect to be executed in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 in this game is executed. As the contents of the outline, the high expectation content, the medium expectation content, and the low expectation content are set so that the expectation that the RB state or the AT state described later will occur gradually decreases. In the process of determining the content of the production, the lottery table corresponding to the combination of the condition of whether or not to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games and the condition of the winning combination in this game is used for the production. The contents of the outline will be decided by lottery.

Information corresponding to the contents of the outline determined in the effect content determination process is set in the game start command, and the game start command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S410). The game start command is a command for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize that a new game has started, and for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize the outline contents of the production determined by the main side MPU 72. This is a command and is transmitted to the effector MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process.

When the production side MPU 82 receives the game start command, the production side MPU 82 grasps the contents of the outline of the production in this game from the game start command, and details the contents of the production in an manner corresponding to the contents of the grasped outline of the production. It will be decided by lottery. Then, a data table corresponding to the determined content of the effect is read from the effect side ROM 83 to the effect side RAM 84, and according to the read data table, the light emission control of the upper lamp 61, the sound output control of the speaker 62, and the display of the image display device 63 are performed. Take control.

After that, the notification control process is executed (step S411). In the notification control process, when the index value IV = 1 to 3 is won in the non-RB state and the AT state (or ART state), the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enable the establishment of the bell winning. Notification (so-called 3-choice bell navigation) that makes the stop order recognizable to the player is executed.

Further, when the first RT replay winning data or the second RT replay winning data is set in the non-RB state and the AT state (or ART state), the set RT replay winning can be established. A process is executed to enable the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

In addition, when the fall replay A winning data or the fall replay B winning data is set in the non-RB state and the AT state (or ART state), the set fall replay A winning or falling replay B winning. In order to enable the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of either one or both the fall replay A prize and the fall replay B prize. Executes the processing of. The notification for making the player aware of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started before the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be stopped in the corresponding game.

[Reel rotation processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a reel rotation process executed by the main MPU. The reel rotation process of step S307 in the normal process will be described.

First, the winning data of the current game stored in the main RAM 74 is referred to, and the type of the offset designation table corresponding to the result of the lottery processing in the current game is specified (step S501). The offset designation table is stored in advance in the main ROM 73. The offset designation table is a table in which various setting information for setting stop information used when stopping the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R is defined.

After that, basic information is set (step S502). Specifically, the address information in the main ROM 73 of the pull-in bit table set in the offset designation table is set in the main RAM 74, and the virtual payout upper limit value information is set in the main RAM 74.

After that, start interrupt processing is permitted (step S503). The start interrupt process is included in the stepping motor control process of step S206 in the timer interrupt process, and by performing the process of step S503 in the reel rotation process, the start is started as a part of a series of processes in the stepping motor control process. Interrupt processing is started. Since the timer interrupt process is started in a cycle of 1.49 msec, the start interrupt process is also started in a cycle of about 1.49 msec while the start interrupt process is permitted.

In the start interrupt processing, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started in the previous game. Start the rotation. Then, the acceleration processing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in a predetermined acceleration mode, and when the acceleration processing is completed and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed rotation, the constant speed rotation information is sent to the main side. Set in RAM 74.

When the start interrupt process is permitted, the stop preparation process for setting the stop information of the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed (step S504). After that, it is determined whether or not the constant speed rotation information is set in the main RAM 74, and the process waits in step S505 until the constant speed rotation information is set. When the constant speed rotation information is set, the execution of the start interrupt process is prohibited and the constant speed rotation information of the main RAM 74 is cleared (step S506).

(Stop preparation process)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a stop preparation process executed by the main MPU.

The stop preparation process is executed in step S504 in the reel rotation process as described above. In addition to that, a process for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, 32R subject to the stop command based on the occurrence of a stop command for any of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the reel stop process described later. Is executed in the situation where. That is, the stop preparation process is executed using the period required for the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R to reach a constant speed after a new game is started, and the rotating reels 32L, 32M, It is executed by using the period for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the stop command based on the generation of the stop command for the 32R.

First, information indicating the right reel 32R is stored in the main RAM 74 as target reel information (step S601). After that, it is determined whether or not a stop command has already been generated for the reel indicated by the target reel information (hereinafter referred to as “target reel”) (step S602). When the stop command is not generated, the stop information setting process for setting the information for determining the symbol to be stopped at the base point position for the current target reel is executed (step S603). After that, it is determined whether or not the current target reel is the left reel 32L (step S604). If the target reel is not the left reel 32L, the target reel information is updated (step S605). Specifically, when the right reel 32R is the target reel, the target reel is updated to the middle reel 32M, and when the middle reel 32M is the target reel, the target reel is updated to the left reel 32L. When the target reel information is updated, the process returns to step S602 in order to set the stop information of the target reel.

That is, in the stop preparation process, a process for setting stop information is performed in the order of right reel 32R → middle reel 32M → left reel 32L. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S604 that the target reel is the left reel 32L, it means that the stop information of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R has been set, so the stop preparation process is terminated. Here, as described above, the stop preparation process is executed during the acceleration period of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and during the period during which the stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In this case, the process of step S603 is executed for all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R during the acceleration period, and the stop command has not yet been generated during the period during which the stop control is being performed1. The process of step S603 is executed for the one or two reels.

(Stop information setting process)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a stop information setting process executed by the main MPU.

In step S701, a stop command is issued to one of the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R among the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and a stop command is issued to the remaining two reels 32L, 32M, 32R, which are rotating. Is not generated, and in step S702, a stop command is generated for two reels 32L, 32M, 32R that are rotating among the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and the reels are rotating. It is determined whether or not a stop command has been generated for the remaining one reel 32L, 32M, 32R. If an affirmative determination is made in step S701, the first post-stop processing is executed in step S703, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S702, the second post-stop processing is executed in step S704. In these first post-stop processing and the second post-stop processing, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for which a stop command has already been issued (the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that are stopped and the stop command is generated while rotating). Depending on the stop result of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R) being used, a process for changing a stop control table such as a pull-in bit table to be used is executed thereafter. When the process of step S703 is executed, the process of step S704 is executed, or when a negative determination is made in step S702, the priority information creation process is executed (step S705).

In the priority information creation process, priority information is created based on the stop positions of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in which the stop command is generated, the winning status of the winning combination, and the like. When creating this priority information, the priority information area 74a provided in the main RAM 74 is used.

22 (a) and 22 (b) are diagrams showing priority information areas.

As shown in the figure (a), the priority information area 74a includes a large number of determination information buffers B. The determination information buffer B is provided so as to have a one-to-one correspondence with each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Further, since a symbol is set for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, it can be said that the determination information buffer B is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each symbol. Since 20 determination information buffers B are assigned to each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the priority information area 74a has a total of 60 determination information buffers B. Each determination information buffer B is composed of 1 byte, and the priority information area 74a has a total data capacity of 60 bytes.

Each bit of the determination information buffer B has a function for storing specific determination information individually or in a predetermined combination. Specifically, as shown in (b) in the figure, the uppermost 7th bit has a function as an unfair winning determination bit for storing the unfair winning information, and the 6th to 3rd bits are re-numbered. It has a function as a re-game bit for storing game information and an acquired number bit for storing acquired number information, and the second bit is a re-game bit for storing re-game information and a character. It has a function as an accessory bit for storing information, and the first to 0th bits have a function as a pull-in bit for storing pull-in bit information. In the comparison determination process described later, the magnitude of the priority information formed by the value of each bit of the determination information buffer B is compared and determined, and the stop symbol number is derived based on the largest priority information. Therefore, the priority information becomes the priority when the symbol is stopped, the symbol number having the larger priority information has a higher priority to stop at the base point position, and the symbol number with the smaller priority information stops at the base point position. The priority is low.

(Priority information creation process)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a priority information creation process executed by the main MPU.

First, the buffer address for determination information of the target reel is acquired (step S801). That is, it is specified which of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is the target reel set this time in the stop preparation process, and the number of symbols corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R (20 pieces) is specified. Acquires the address of the determination information buffer B. Then, an initialization process for initializing the data in each determination information buffer B corresponding to those addresses is executed (step S802). In the initialization process, basically, "1" is set in the 7th bit which is the unjust winning determination bit and the 0th bit which is the lower side of the pull-in bit, and the other bits are "0". do.

After that, the data of the main RAM 74 is written so that the target symbol number of this time is "20" (step S803). Then, the value of the target symbol number written in the main RAM 74 is subtracted by 1 (step S804).

After that, the winning determination process is executed (step S805). As a result, priority information is created for the current target reel and the current target symbol number. When creating the priority information, it is assumed that the target symbol number of the target reel stops at the base point position, and various situations are taken into consideration for each bit of the determination information buffer B corresponding to the target symbol number. Performs a process of storing the information of "0" or "1".

After that, it is determined whether or not the target symbol number written in the main RAM 74 is "0" (step S806). If it is not "0", the process returns to step S804, the target symbol number of the main RAM 74 is subtracted by 1, and priority information is created for the target symbol number. That is, in the priority information creation process, it is assumed that each symbol number from 19 to 0 stops at the base point position, and priority information is created in order for these symbol numbers. When it is determined in step S806 that the value of the target symbol number of the main RAM 74 is "0", it means that priority information has been created for all the symbol numbers of the target reel, so that priority is given. The ranking information creation process is terminated.

(Winning judgment processing)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a winning determination process executed by the main MPU.

First, the line determination process is executed (step S901). In the line determination process, when the stop command has already been issued, the symbol number on the main line ML is specified for the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for which the stop command has already been generated. In addition, the symbol number on the main line ML is specified for the target reel this time. Then, the type of the symbol or the combination of symbols existing on the main line ML is specified based on the identified symbol numbers.

When the number of reels 32L, 32M, 32R for which a stop command has already been issued is 0, it is assumed that the target symbol number of this time is stopped at the base point position in the target reel of this time, and the main reel is main. It is specified whether or not the symbol corresponding to the symbol number existing on the line ML is the symbol corresponding to the winning combination, or whether or not the combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination may be established. The case where the number of reels 32L, 32M, 32R for which the stop command has already been generated is 0 occurs when the stop preparation process of step S504 in the reel rotation process is executed.

When there is only one reel 32L, 32M, 32R for which a stop command has already been issued, a stop command has already been issued assuming that the target symbol number of this time has stopped at the base point position on the target reel of this time. Whether or not the symbol corresponding to each symbol number existing on the main line ML in each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the target reels of this time is the symbol corresponding to the winning combination, or the symbol corresponding to the winning combination. Identify whether or not there is a possibility that the combination of is established. In this case, when there is one reel 32L, 32M, 32R for which a stop command has already been issued, the reel stop processing is executed in a situation where a stop command is generated for one reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Occurs when it is done.

When there are two reels 32L, 32M, 32R for which a stop command has already been issued, a stop command has already been issued assuming that the target symbol number of this time is stopped at the base point position on the target reel of this time. Whether or not the symbol corresponding to each symbol number existing on the main line ML in each of the two reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the target reel of this time is the symbol corresponding to the winning combination, or the winning combination Identify whether or not there is a possibility that the corresponding symbol combination will be established. When the line determination process is executed when there are two reels 32L, 32M, 32R for which a stop command has already been issued, one reel 32L, 32M, 32R has already stopped and the other reels 32L, 32M, 32R have already stopped. It occurs when the reel stop processing is executed in the situation where the stop command is generated for one reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

After that, the unjust prize determination process is executed (step S902). Here, the unjust prize means that the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination that is the target of the lottery stops on the main line ML even though the winning combination is not won. Then, in the unjustice winning determination process, the priority information is created so that the symbol number in which the unjustice is generated has a smaller priority information than the symbol number in which the unjust prize does not occur. Specifically, all the bits of the determination information buffer B corresponding to the target symbol number of this time are cleared to "0". If an unjust prize is generated, the processing after step S903 is not executed for the target symbol number this time.

After executing the unjust prize determination process (step S902), on condition that a stop command has already been issued to the two reels 32L, 32M, 32R (step S903: YES), for avoiding the 0-card combination. The process is executed (step S904). In this slot machine 10, the 0-card combination is not a combination selected in the lottery process, but corresponds to the winning combination in relation to the stop timing of each stop button 42 to 44 in the situation where the RB winning data is set. It refers to a stop mode in which a combination of symbols (so-called reach) is displayed to clearly indicate that RB winning data is set instead when the RB winning is not established. When it corresponds to the establishment of the 0-card combination, only the unjust prize determination bit of the determination information buffer B corresponding to the target symbol number of this time is cleared to "0". As a result, the priority information that causes the so-called reach eyes to appear in the situation where the RB winning data is not set is made smaller than the priority information that does not cause both the so-called reach eyes to appear at the time of unjust prize and RB non-winning. Can be done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the symbol number that causes the so-called reach stitch from appearing at the base point position on the target reel when the RB is not won, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the so-called reach stitch when the RB is not won.

If a negative determination is made in step S903 or the process of step S904 is executed, the process at the time of winning is executed on condition that one of the winning combinations has been won in this game (step S905: YES). (Step S906).

(Processing at the time of winning)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a winning process executed by the main MPU.

First, the winning symbol establishment determination process is executed (step S1001). In the winning symbol establishment determination process, it is determined whether or not the symbol number specified to exist on the main line ML matches the winning combination in the lottery process in this game. As a result of the winning symbol establishment determination process, when it is determined that a symbol exists on the main line ML so as to enable any re-game winning (step S1002: YES), the determination information of the target symbol number this time. “1” is set in the replay bit in the buffer B (step S1003). As described above, in the determination information buffer B in the slot machine 10, the sixth to third bits have functions as the replay bit and the acquired number bit, and the second bit is the replay bit and the accessory bit. It has a function (see FIG. 21). Therefore, in step S1003, "1" is stored in the sixth bit to the second bit of the determination information buffer B.

When it is determined that a symbol exists on the main line ML so as to enable RB winning as a result of the winning symbol establishment determination process (step S1004: YES), the buffer B for determination information of the target symbol number this time is used. “1” is set in the accessory bit (step S1005). As described above, in the determination information buffer B in the slot machine 10, the second bit has a function as a replay bit and a bonus bit. Therefore, in step S1005, "1" is stored in the second bit of the determination information buffer B.

As a result of the winning symbol establishment determination process, when it is determined that a symbol exists on the main line ML so as to enable any small winning combination (step S1006: YES), the corresponding small winning combination is established. The number of medals to be paid out is read from the main ROM 73, and the read number of medals to be paid out is added to the acquired number area provided in the main RAM 74.

Returning to the description of the winning determination process, when a negative determination is made in step S905 or the process of step S906 is executed, the acquired number setting process is executed (step S907). In the acquired number setting process, the payout number information stored in the acquired number area of the main RAM 74 is compared with the virtual payout upper limit information set in the offset designation table specified in this game, and the payout number information is obtained. Is equal to or greater than the virtual payout upper limit information. When the payout number information is smaller than the virtual payout upper limit information, the payout number information is stored in the acquired number bit (6th bit to 3rd bit) of the determination information buffer B in the target symbol number of this time. When the payout number information is equal to or larger than the virtual payout upper limit information, the virtual payout upper limit information is set to the acquired number bit (6th bit to 3rd bit) of the determination information buffer B in the target symbol number this time. Store.

For example, in a game in which the index value IV = 1 is won in the non-RB state, if the first stop is the left reel 32L, the virtual payout upper limit information is a number larger than the payout number at the time of winning the bell. If the first stop is other than the left reel 32L, the virtual payout upper limit information is set to be the same as the number of payouts at the time of the first supplementary prize. As a result, when the left reel 32L is first stopped, the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol that establishes the bell prize is set to a value larger than the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol that establishes the first supplementary prize. This makes it possible to make the priority determination value of the symbol that establishes the bell prize larger than the symbol that finally establishes the first supplementary prize. On the other hand, when the first stop is performed on a reel other than the left reel 32L, the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol that establishes the bell prize and the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol that establishes the first supplementary prize shall be the same. Is possible. In this case, due to the setting of the pull-in bit value described later, when the first stop is performed except for the left reel 32L, the priority determination value of the symbol that establishes the first supplementary prize is larger than the symbol that establishes the bell prize. It becomes possible to.

After executing the acquisition number number setting process in step S907, the pull-in bit setting process is executed (step S908). In the pull-in bit setting process, a process for setting the pull-in bit (1st bit to 0th bit) of the determination information buffer B is executed by using the pull-in bit table. As a result, in a situation where so-called omission occurs, in a situation where no winning combination is won, or in a situation where a plurality of types of winning data in which the same acquired number bit has the same value are set at the same time, a predetermined value is given. It is possible to set the stop mode to a larger value in the priority information than the other stop modes.

[Reel stop processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a reel stop process executed by the main MPU.

In step S1101, it is determined whether or not any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated to generate a stop command for the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and if the stop command is not generated, a stop command is generated. Wait until. When the stop command is generated, the slip number acquisition process is executed (step S1102).

(Slip number acquisition process)
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a slip number acquisition process executed by the main MPU.

In the slip number acquisition process, first, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the stop command this time are specified (step S1201). Then, the arrival symbol numbers of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped when the stop command is received are acquired (step S1202). The arrival symbol number is a symbol number of a symbol that has reached the base point position (actually the lower row) when a stop command is received for the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. Further, "0" is stored in the slip count counter provided in the main RAM 74 (step S1203).

After that, the determination symbol number is acquired by adding the value of the slip number counter to the reached symbol number (step S1204). When the value of the slip count counter is "0", the determination symbol number = the reached symbol number. Further, the determination information buffer B corresponding to the determination symbol number is acquired (step S1205). Then, the priority determination value of the acquired determination information buffer B is calculated (step S1206). The priority judgment value is a judgment value calculated by arranging each bit of the judgment information buffer B from the upper side and converting a numerical value assumed as an 8-digit binary number into an octal number, and is "0 to 8". It is represented by an octal number (0 is the smallest and 8 is the largest). Therefore, the higher the "1" is stored in the high-order bit, the larger the priority determination value.

After that, it is determined whether or not the priority determination value calculated in step S1206 is larger than the priority determination value calculated last time (step S1207). If this time is larger, the value of the current slip count counter is stored in the set slip count buffer provided in the main RAM 74 (step S1208).

When a negative determination is made in step S1207, or when the process of step S1208 is executed, the slip count counter is incremented by 1 (step S1209). After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the slip count counter is "5" (step S1210). If the value of the slip count counter is not "5", the process returns to step S1204.

That is, in the slip number acquisition process, five priority determination values from the arrival symbol number to the symbol number whose symbol number is four higher than the arrival symbol number are calculated and compared, and the highest priority determination value among them is obtained. Specify the number of slips so that the symbol with the symbol number with a large number becomes the stop symbol at the base point position. Here, the priority determination value is calculated from the arrival symbol number to the symbol whose symbol number is four higher than the arrival symbol number in order to make it possible to slide up to four symbols. As a result, it is possible to reduce the frequency of so-called omissions in which the winning combination and the corresponding symbol or combination of symbols do not stop on the effective line, and the winning symbol is won even though the winning combination has not been won. It is possible to avoid the problem that the combination of is stopped on the effective line.

Returning to the description of the reel stop process, after the slip number acquisition process is executed in step S1102, the stop position setting process is executed (step S1103). In the stop position setting process, the slip count is acquired by referring to the set slip count buffer. Then, the stop symbol number is calculated by adding the slip number to the reached symbol number, and the calculated stop symbol number information is stored in the stop position buffer provided in the main RAM 74 as the stop position information. ..

After that, stop interrupt processing is permitted (step S1104). The stop interrupt process is executed by the stepping motor control process in step S206 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 8) described above. In the stop interrupt processing, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the stop symbol number set in the previous stop position setting processing has reached the base point position, and if the symbol has reached, the deceleration processing is started. Then, the symbol is stopped at the base point position. Since the stop interrupt process is executed as a part of the timer interrupt process, the stop interrupt process is executed a plurality of times before the symbol is stopped at the base point position.

After that, it is determined whether or not the stop command this time is for stopping the last reels 32L, 32M, 32R. If the stop command this time is the first stop command or the next stop command, the priority information creation process is executed (step S1106). The processing content of the priority information creation process is as described above.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S1105, or after the process of step S1106 is executed, it is determined whether or not the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop command have been stopped (step S1107). .. If it is not completed, it waits in step S1107. If it is completed, stop interrupt processing is disabled (step S1108).

After that, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R has stopped (step S1109). If the rotation of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not stopped, the process returns to step S1101, and if the rotation is stopped, the payout determination process is executed (step S1110). In the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the main line ML. Then, if any of the replay prizes is established, the privilege of the replay is given, and if any of the prizes corresponding to the grant of the game medium is established, the prize is dealt with. Make settings so that a number of game media are given.

[Correspondence processing at the end of the game]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a corresponding process at the end of the game executed by the main MPU.

In the corresponding processing at the end of the game, when the RB winning data is set or in the RB state (step S1301: YES), the RB processing is executed (step S1302). In the RB processing, if the RB winning data is set, it is determined whether or not the RB winning has occurred in this game, and if the RB winning has occurred, it is provided in the main RAM 74. By setting the RB state flag to "1", the game state is shifted to the RB state. As a result, the RB lottery table (FIG. 18) will be referred to in the lottery process in the next and subsequent games. Further, by transmitting a command indicating the transition to the RB state to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the RB state is started in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63. Further, when the state is shifted to the RB state, the RB winning state is released by erasing the RB winning data from the main RAM 74.

(Processing for RB state)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the RB state processing. If it is in the RB state, the RB state process is executed as the RB process.

On condition that the game medium is added in this game (step S1401: YES), the subtraction process of the RB counter provided in the main RAM 74 is executed (step S1402). The RB counter is a counter for the main MPU 72 to specify whether or not the total number of game media given since the start of the RB state is equal to or greater than the end reference number. When the RB state is started, the end reference number "105" is set in the RB counter. In the subtraction process of the RB counter, the number of game media assigned in this game is subtracted from the value of the RB counter.

When the value of the RB counter after subtraction is "0" (step S1403: YES), it is determined whether or not "2" is set in the AT status counter of the main RAM 74. When "2" is set in the AT status counter, the initial continuous game number setting process is executed (step S1405). In the process of setting the number of initial continuous games, for example, "50" is set as the number of initial continuous games in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 74.

If a negative determination is made in step S1403, or if "2" is not set in the AT status counter in step S1404, the RB end process is executed (step S1406). In the RB termination process, the RB status is terminated by clearing the RB status flag of the main RAM 74 to "0". Further, by transmitting a command indicating that the RB state has ended to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the RB state in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 is terminated. When the RB state according to the present embodiment ends, the lottery mode becomes the second RT mode regardless of which mode the lottery mode is before the start of the RB state (FIG. 6).

The explanation returns to the explanation of the correspondence process (FIG. 28) at the end of the game. When neither the winning state nor the RB state of the RB is (step S1301: NO), and the state is not the AT state (step S1303: NO), the RT mode transition process (step S1304), the game number release management process (step S1305). And the transition chance management process (step S1306) is executed.

In the RT mode transition process (step S1304), if it is specified that the first RT replay prize has occurred in this game, the game shifts to the first RT mode, and the second RT replay prize occurs in this game. If it is specified that the game is present, the game shifts to the second RT mode. Further, when it is specified that the fall replay A prize or the fall replay B prize has occurred in this game, the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

In the game number release management process (step S1305), the game shifts to the AT state when the number of games set when the AT state ends last time is digested without a new shift to the AT state. Execute the process to make it. That is, each time one game ends, the value of the number of released games is subtracted by 1, and when the value of the remaining number of released games becomes "0", "1" is set in the AT status counter of the main RAM 74. .. As a result, in the next processing round in the corresponding processing at the end of the game, the ART preparation state processing (step S1308) described later will be executed.

(Migration chance management process)
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a migration chance management process executed by the main MPU. The transition chance management process (step S1306) will be described.

If the game is won with an index value IV = 4, 5 or 6 in the non-RB state and the non-AT state (step S1501: YES), a lottery process for shifting to the AT state is executed (step S1502). Watermelon winning data is set for the index value IV = 4, cherry winning data is set for the index value IV = 5, and RB winning data is set for the index value IV = 6 (FIG. 12). , 14, 16).

Even if the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 4, there is a possibility that the watermelon winning may not be established in the winning game depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Further, even if the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 5, there is a possibility that the cherry winning will not be established in the winning game depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Further, even if the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 6, there is a possibility that the RB winning will not be established in the winning game depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. However, even if the corresponding prize is not established, if the index value IV = 4, 5 or 6 is won, the AT transition lottery process is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT transition lottery process may be executed on the condition that the corresponding winning prize is established.

In the AT transition lottery process to the AT state, the AT transition lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 4, 5 and 6 is read from the main ROM 73, and is periodically updated (for example, 2 msec cycle) in the main RAM 74. The value of the lottery counter is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the read-out AT transition lottery table.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of an AT transition lottery table. When the index value IV = 4, 5 or 6 is won in the non-RB state and the non-AT state, the AT transition lottery process is executed based on the AT transition lottery table.

The AT transition lottery table is provided as one type of table common to the set values "1" to "6" of the slot machine 10. That is, if the index value IV = 4, 5 or 6 is won, the probability of winning the AT transition is common to all settings. This makes it possible to prevent any advantage or disadvantage between the settings regarding the probability of winning the AT transition in the non-RB state. Further, since it is only necessary to store only one type of table common to all settings for each of the index values IV = 4, 5 and 6 as the AT transition lottery table in the main ROM 73, the T transition lottery table is stored in advance. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity for this. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT transition lottery table can be configured to differ between the set values "1" to "6".

According to this AT transition lottery table, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 4, the AT transition lottery probability is as follows: Off: Advantageous section A: Advantageous section B: Advantageous section C = 85%: 5%: 5%: The AT transition lottery process is executed with a winning ratio of 5%. In addition, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 5, the AT transition lottery probability is AT transition at a ratio of loss: advantageous section A: advantageous section B: advantageous section C = 70%: 10%: 10%: 10%. The lottery process is executed. In addition, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 6, the AT transition lottery probability is as follows: AT transition at a ratio of loss: advantageous section A: advantageous section B: advantageous section C = 25%: 25%: 25%: 25%. The lottery process is executed.

Here, if the loss is selected, it means that the AT transition lottery is not won. On the other hand, if any of the advantageous section A, the advantageous section B, or the advantageous section C is won, it means that the AT transition lottery has been won. When the AT transition lottery is won, the notification control process is executed in the non-RB state and the AT state (or ART state), but in the present embodiment, any of the advantageous section A, the advantageous section B, and the advantageous section C is executed. Depending on whether or not the player is elected, it differs in whether or not to notify the player of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the fall replay (fall replay A prize and fall replay B prize). come.

The "advantageous period" means a section having performance related to the instruction function. Specifically, it is a section in which the instruction performance (AT winning probability, addition probability during AT, etc.) is more advantageous than the normal section, and it is possible to notify according to the push order role and the push role. Is.

・ Advantageous section A
When the advantageous section A is won, the notification (so-called 3 choices) that allows the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the establishment of the bell winning when the index value IV = 1 to 3 is won. Bell Navi) is executed.

Further, when the first RT replay winning data or the second RT replay winning data is set, the player can recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R which enables the establishment of the set RT replay winning data. Execute the process for executing the notification.

Further, when the fall replay A winning data is set, the notification control process that allows the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the set fall replay A winning is performed. Will be executed. On the other hand, when the fall replay B winning data is set, the notification control process that allows the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the set fall replay B prize. Will not be executed.

As a condition for ending the advantageous section A, the advantageous section A ends when the player shifts to the normal mode by winning the fall replay A or the fall replay B, or when the maximum number of games staying in the advantageous section is completed.

・ Advantageous section B
When the advantageous section B is won, the notification (so-called 3 choices) that allows the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the establishment of the bell winning when the index value IV = 1 to 3 is won. Bell Navi) is executed.

Further, when the first RT replay winning data or the second RT replay winning data is set, the notification that the player can recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the establishment of the set RT replay winning is notified. Execute the process to be executed.

Further, when the fall replay B winning data is set, the notification control process that allows the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the set fall replay B prize is performed. Will be executed. On the other hand, when the fall replay A winning data is set, the notification control process that makes the player aware of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the set fall replay A prize is executed. Not done.

As a condition for ending the advantageous section B, the advantageous section B ends when the normal mode is entered by the fall replay A or the fall replay B winning, or when the maximum number of games for staying in the advantageous section is ended.

・ Advantageous section C
When the advantageous section C is won, the notification (so-called 3 choices) that allows the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the establishment of the bell winning when the index value IV = 1 to 3 is won. Bell Navi) is executed.

Further, when the first RT replay winning data or the second RT replay winning data is set, the notification that the player can recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the establishment of the set RT replay winning is notified. Execute the process to be executed.

Further, when the fall replay A winning data is set, a notification control process is executed so that the player can recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the set fall replay A winning. To.

Further, when the fall replay B winning data is set, a notification control process is executed so that the player can recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the set fall replay B prize. To.

As a condition for ending the advantageous section C, when the maximum number of games for staying in the advantageous section (for example, 1500G, etc.) is completed, the advantageous section C ends.

Next, when the AT transition is won in the shift lottery process to the AT state (step S1503: YES), the notification type flag for indicating whether the advantageous section A, the advantageous section B, or the advantageous section C is won is shown. Is set (step S1504S). That is, for the notification type flag, "1" is set when the advantageous section A is won, "2" is set when the advantageous section B is won, and "3" is set when the advantageous section C is won.

After setting the notification type flag, the initial continuous game number setting process is executed (step S1505). In the process of setting the number of initial continuous games, for example, "50" is set as the number of initial continuous games in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 74.

Next, in this game, where the index value IV = 4, 5 or 6 is won (step S1501: YES), the case where the index value IV = 4 or 5 (watermelon or cherry) is won, and the index value. The process is branched depending on whether the game is won at IV = 6 (RB) (step S1506).

When the index value IV = 4 or 5 is won (step S1506: YES), "1" is set in the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1507). By setting "1" in the AT status counter, the ART preparation status process (step S1308), which will be described later, will be executed in the next process round in the corresponding process at the end of the game. Then, after the ART preparation state processing, the ART state processing is executed.

On the other hand, when the product is won with the index value IV = 6 (step S1506: NO), "2" is set in the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1508). By setting "2" in the AT state counter, the ART state processing is executed immediately after the end of the RB state after the next processing round in the corresponding processing at the end of the game.

The explanation returns to the explanation of the correspondence process (FIG. 28) at the end of the game. When the value of the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, it means that the AT state is in effect, so an affirmative determination is made in step S1303 and the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1307, the value of the AT status counter is grasped, and the process corresponding to the grasped value is executed. Specifically, if the value of the AT status counter is "1", the ART preparation status process is executed (step S1308). If the value of the AT status counter is "2", ART status processing is executed (step S1309). If the value of the AT status counter is "3", the ART end branch process is executed (step S1310).

When the process of step S1302 is executed, the process of step S1306 is executed, or any of the processes of steps S1308 to S1310 is executed, the game end command is set as the transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step). S1311). The game end command is a command for causing the effect side MPU 82 to recognize that one game has ended, and the command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process.

(ART preparation status processing)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing ART preparation state processing. The ART preparation state process (step S1308) will be described.

In the ART preparation state, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning is notified when the winning is achieved with any of the index values IV = 1 to 3.

Further, in the ART preparation state, either the index value IV = 7 to 9 in the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 12) or the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 14) (hereinafter, also referred to as a promotion target combination) is won. In that case, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for establishing the first RT replay prize or the second RT replay prize (hereinafter, also referred to as a stop order for promotion generation) is notified.

Further, in the ART preparation state, either the index value IV = 10 to 13 in the lottery table for the first RT (FIG. 14) or the index value IV = 7 to 10 in the lottery table for the second RT mode (FIG. 16). The stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for establishing the fall replay A prize and the fall replay B prize when the winning combination is won (hereinafter, also referred to as the demotion target combination) (hereinafter, also referred to as the stop order for demotion occurrence). ) Is notified.

The transition from the ART preparation state to the ART state occurs when the lottery mode shifts to the second RT mode.

In the ART preparation state processing, when the index value IV = 4, 5 or 6 in the non-RB state is won in this game (step S1601: YES), the additional lottery processing is executed (step S1602).

Watermelon winning data is set for the index value IV = 4 in the non-RB state, cherry winning data is set for the index value IV = 5, and RB winning data is set for the index value IV = 6. There is. Even if the corresponding prize is not established, if the index value IV = 4, 5 or 6 is won, the additional lottery process is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the additional lottery process may be executed on the condition that the corresponding winning prize is established.

In the additional lottery process, the additional lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 5, 4 and 6 is read from the main ROM 73, and the value of the lottery counter updated periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) in the main RAM 74. Is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the read-out additional lottery table.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of an additional lottery table. If the player wins at an index value of IV = 4, 5 or 6 in the non-RB state and in the AT state, the additional lottery process is executed based on the additional lottery table for the number of ART games.

The additional lottery table is provided as one type of table common to the set values "1" to "6" of the slot machine 10. As a result, it is possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage from occurring between the settings regarding the probability of winning an additional prize in the non-RB state. Further, since it is only necessary to store only one type of table common to all settings for each of the index values IV = 4, 5 and 6 as the additional lottery table in the main ROM 73, the additional lottery table is stored in advance. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the additional lottery table can be configured to differ between the set values of "1" to "6".

In the case of the main additional lottery table, if the winning is made with the index value IV = 4, the additional winning probability is 20%, and if the winning is made with the index value IV = 5, the additional winning probability is 50%, and the index value IV = 6. If the player wins the game, the lottery process for adding the number of ART games is executed at a winning ratio of 90% as the additional winning probability.

When the additional winning is achieved in the additional lottery process (step S1603: YES), for example, "50" is added as the number of additional games to the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1604). As a result, the number of continuous games per execution of the ART state after shifting to the ART state will increase. The number of additional games is not 50, and may be changed by lottery.

In the ART preparation state processing, when it is specified that the second RT replay winning has occurred in this game (step S1605: YES), "2" is set in the AT state counter of the main RAM 74, and the BET switchable role is not available. “1” is set in the winning flag (step S1606). As a result, the main MPU 72 will execute the ART state process (step S1309) in the next processing round in the corresponding process (FIG. 28) at the end of the game, and the game state shifts from the ART preparation state to the ART state. The BET switchable combination non-winning flag will be described later.

Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the second RT mode, the data of the main RAM 74 is set (step S1607).

Then, on condition that the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is "0" (step S1608: YES), the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is added by 20 (step S1609). As a result, when the game shifts to the RB state when the number of remaining games in the ART state becomes "0", the RB state ends even if the addition to the ART game number counter does not occur in the RB state. Later, it is possible to ensure that the ART state is executed to some extent.

Next, another RT mode transition process is executed (step S1610). In other RT mode transition processes, if it is specified that the 1st RT replay winning has occurred, the transition is made to the 1st RT mode, and if it is specified that the falling replay A winning or the falling replay B winning has occurred, it is normal. Move to mode.

(ART state processing)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing ART state processing. The ART state processing (step S1309) will be described. A specific game method after entering the ART state will be described in detail in a game example described later.

In the ART state, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped to enable the establishment of the bell winning when the index value IV = 1 to 3 in the lottery table for the second RT mode (FIG. 16) is won. The order is notified. Further, when the player wins at any of the index values IV = 7 to 10, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for establishing the fall replay A prize and / or the fall replay B prize is notified.

In the present embodiment, the ART state is started from the second RT mode, and as described above, as the end condition of the advantageous section A, the advantageous section B, and the advantageous section C, the fall replay A or the fall replay B is won when staying in the second RT mode. When the mode shifts to the normal mode with, the ART state ends. Therefore, when the player wins in any of the index values IV = 7 to 9 (hereinafter, also referred to as promotion target combination) in the lottery table for normal mode (FIG. 12) or the lottery table for first RT mode (FIG. 14). Notification of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for establishing the first RT replay prize or the second RT replay prize (hereinafter, also referred to as a stop order for promotion occurrence) is excluded.

In the ART state processing, when the index value IV = 4, 5 or 6 in the non-RB state is won in this game (step S1701: YES), the additional lottery processing is executed (step S1702).

Watermelon winning data is set for the index value IV = 4 in the non-RB state, cherry winning data is set for the index value IV = 5, and RB winning data is set for the index value IV = 6. There is. Even if the corresponding prize is not established, if the index value IV = 4, 5 or 6 is won, the additional lottery process is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the additional lottery process may be executed on the condition that the corresponding winning prize is established.

In the additional lottery process, the additional lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 5, 4 and 6 is read from the main ROM 73, and the value of the lottery counter updated periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) in the main RAM 74. Is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the read-out additional lottery table.

As the additional lottery table, it is possible to refer to the same additional lottery table as the additional lottery table for the number of ART games referred to in the ART preparation state processing (FIG. 33). Therefore, for example, if the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 4, the additional winning probability is 20%, and if the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 5, the additional winning probability is 50% and the index value IV = 6 is won. In that case, the additional lottery process for the number of ART games is executed at a winning ratio of 90% as the additional winning probability.

When the additional winning is achieved in the additional lottery process (step S1703: YES), for example, "50" is added as the number of additional games to the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1704). As a result, the number of continuous games per execution in the ART state will increase. The number of additional games is not 50, and may be changed by lottery.

Next, the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is subtracted by 1 (step S1705). Then, when the value of the ART game number counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S1706: YES), it is determined whether or not the mode is the normal mode (step S1707). When the mode is not normal (step S1707: NO), "3" is set in the AT status counter of the main RAM 74, and the notification type flag is cleared to "0" (step S1708). As a result, the main MPU 72 will execute the ART end branch processing (step S1310) in the next processing round in the corresponding processing at the end of the game (FIG. 28), and the game state shifts from the ART state to the ART end branch state. .. On the other hand, in the normal mode (step S1707: YES), the AT status counter and the notification type flag of the main RAM 74 are each cleared to "0" (step S1709). As a result, the AT state ends.

On the other hand, when the value of the ART game number counter is not "0" (step S1706: NO), it is determined whether or not the mode is normal (step S1710). In the normal mode (step S1710: YES), the AT status counter and the notification type flag of the main RAM 74 are each cleared to "0" (step S1709). As a result, the AT state ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, one of the conditions for ending the AT state is that the value of the ART game number counter becomes "0" by digesting the assigned ART game number, and the lottery mode is the normal mode. In that case, the AT state ends immediately. On the other hand, even when the assigned ART game number is undigested and the value of the ART game number counter is not "0", in the case of the advantageous section A and the advantageous section B, the fall replay A or When the lottery mode falls from the second RT mode to the normal mode by winning the fall replay B, the AT state ends immediately. In the case of the advantageous section C, if the maximum number of games staying in the advantageous section has not been completed, the promotion target combination is notified and the game is returned to the assigned ART state.

Next, the RT mode transition process is executed (step S1711). In the RT mode transition process, when it is specified that a fall replay A prize or a fall replay B prize has occurred, the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

Finally, when the BET switchable combination is won in this game (step S1712: YES), and when "1" is set in the BET switchable combination non-winning flag (step S1713: YES), the BET switching is performed. “0” is set in the possible winning combination non-winning flag (step S1714). The BET switchable combination will be described later.

(ART end branch processing)
The ART end branch process (step S1310) in the corresponding process (FIG. 28) at the end of the game will be described.

The ART end branch state is a gaming state in which one stays when one execution of the ART state is completed. In the ART end branch state, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning is notified when the winning is achieved with any of the index values IV = 1 to 3.

On the other hand, even if a winning combination that enables the occurrence of a fall replay A prize or a fall replay B prize is won in the ART end branch state, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for avoiding the occurrence of these fall replay prizes is notified. Not done. Then, when the fall replay A prize or the fall replay B prize occurs in the ART end branch state and the mode shifts to the normal mode, the value of the AT state counter is cleared to "0". As a result, the AT state ends.

Here, even in the ART end branch state, if the winning is achieved with any of the index values IV = 1 to 3 as described above, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped to enable the establishment of the bell winning. Since the order is notified, it is in an advantageous state for the player. As a result, in the ART end branch state, if the player's prediction hits and the occurrence of the fall replay prize is avoided, the ART end branch state can be continued. Therefore, it is possible to continue the ART end branch state that is advantageous to the player according to the player's own prediction, and the interest of the game is improved.

<Notification control processing>
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing notification of the reel stop order in the image display device 63.

As described above, the winning order differs depending on the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, but there are a total of six stop orders depending on the combination of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In the notification control process, a reel that allows the winning combination (for example, a bell, a promotion target combination, etc.) to win in relation to the winning combination on the image display device 63 on condition that the AT state (ART state) is set. The stop order of the 32L, 32M, 32R, or the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, which makes it possible to avoid winning the winning combination (for example, the demotion target combination), is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified in the image display device 63, the image display device 63 displays the same number of unit display images G1 to G3 as the number of stop operations required to end the game. , The left unit display image G1 corresponding to the left reel 32L, the middle unit display image G2 corresponding to the middle reel 32M, and the right unit display image G3 corresponding to the right reel 32R, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The image corresponding to is displayed.

In (a), for example, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, the stop order is notified. In this case, the image of "2" corresponding to the stop order of the left reel 32L is displayed on the left unit display image G1, and the image of "1" corresponding to the stop order of the middle reel 32M is displayed on the middle unit display image G2. The image of "3" corresponding to the stop order of the right reel 32R is displayed on the right unit display image G3.

Further, when only the types of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped first are notified, the image display device 63 has the left unit display image G4 corresponding to the left reel 32L and the middle unit display image corresponding to the middle reel 32M. The G5 and the right unit display image G6 corresponding to the right reel 32R are displayed.

In (b), it is shown that the stop order is notified when the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop and the third stop are arbitrary. In this case, the image corresponding to the stop order of the left reel 32L is not displayed on the left unit display image G4, and the image of "1" corresponding to the stop order of the middle reel 32M is displayed on the middle unit display image G5. The right unit display image G6 does not display an image corresponding to the stop order of the right reel 32R.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the notification control process (No. 1). The notification control process is executed in step S411 of the lottery process (FIG. 11) in the main MPU 72.

In the notification control process, first, when the index value IV = 1 to 3 (FIGS. 12, 14, 16) is won (step S1801: YES), the value of the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more. On condition that there is (step S1802: YES), the stop order acquisition process is executed (step S1803).

In the stop order acquisition process, by referring to the display compatible table (FIGS. 13, 15, 17) of the main ROM 73, the stop order that enables the occurrence of the bell winning at the index value IV that was won this time is acquired. ..

After that, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1804). The notification execution command is a command for making the production side MPU 82 recognize that the notification related to the winning combination should be executed in this game, and the stop order command is the reels 32L, 32M, which should be notified in this game. This is a command for causing the effector MPU 82 to recognize the stop order (so-called push order navigation) of 32R.

Only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set as a transmission target regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The stop order command is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the type of stop order notified by the image display device 63, and in step S1804, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the generation of a bell prize. The stop order command corresponding to is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. Various commands set in step S1804 are transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process.

As a result, in the AT state (ART state), the bell winning data with the index value IV = 1 and the first compensation winning data, the bell winning data with the index value IV = 2 and the second compensation winning data or the bell with the index value IV = 3 When either the winning data or the third compensation winning data is won, the image display device 63 displays a display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the generation of the bell winning. By stopping the reels according to the displayed stop order, the player can win the bell without missing the winning bell.

Next, when the promotion target combination, that is, the first RT replay or the second RT replay is won (step S1805: YES), and the value of the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is "1" or "2" (step). S1806: YES), the stop order acquisition process is executed (step S1807).

In the stop order acquisition process, by referring to the display compatible table (FIGS. 15 and 17) of the main ROM 73, if the first RT replay is won, the stop order that enables the first RT replay winning is acquired. .. In addition, if the second RT replay is won, the stop order that enables the occurrence of the second RT replay prize is acquired.

After that, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1808). The stop order command is the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the generation of the winning combination of the 1st RT replay winning and the 2nd RT replay winning combination. Read from and set as the transmission target. Various commands set in step S1808 are transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process.

As a result, in the AT state (ART state), when the normal replay winning data and the first RT replay winning data having an index value IV = 7 to 9 are won while staying in the normal mode, the first RT replay winning can be generated. The display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is displayed on the image display device 63. Further, if the normal replay winning data with the index value IV = 7 to 9 and the second RT replay winning data are won while staying in the first RT mode, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enable the generation of the second RT replay winning are stopped. The display corresponding to the order is notified by the image display device 63. By stopping the reels according to the displayed stop order, the player can establish the promotion target combination winning without missing the winning promotion target combination.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the notification control process (No. 2).

Next, when the fall replay A is won (step S1809: YES), the value of the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is "1" (step S1810: YES), and the lottery mode is not the second RT mode (step S1810: YES). S1811: NO), the acquisition process of the notification order is executed (step S1812).

In the case of the second RT mode in the ART preparation state, even if the fall replay A is won, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the fall replay A prize is not notified, so that the ART is not notified in the second RT mode. When the preparation state is started, it causes an opportunity to shift to the first RT mode. Since the transition from the ART preparation state to the ART state occurs when the first RT mode is shifted to the second RT mode, when the ART preparation state is started in the second RT mode, the transition to the first RT mode is performed once. Secure the opportunity to generate an opportunity to shift from the ART preparation state to the ART state.

In the notification order acquisition process, by referring to the display correspondence table (FIGS. 15 and 17) of the main ROM 73, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the winning fall replay A prize is acquired.

After that, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1813). The stop order command reads the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the fall replay A winning from the main ROM 73 and sets it as the transmission target. Various commands set in step S1813 are transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process.

On the other hand, when the fall replay A is won (step S1809: YES) and the value of the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is "2" (step S1814: YES), the value of the notification type flag is "1". "Or" 3 "(step S1815). When the value of the notification type flag is "1" or "3", the notification order acquisition process is executed (step S1812).

Here, the value of the notification type flag of "1" or "3" means that the advantageous section A or the advantageous section C has been won in the AT transition lottery.

As described above, when the advantageous section A is won, if the fall replay A winning data is set during the ART state, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the set fall replay A winning. Notification control processing is executed so that the player can recognize the stop order of.

In addition, when the advantageous section C is won, when the fall replay A winning data or the fall replay B winning data is set during the ART state, the reel that enables the establishment of the set fall replay A or fall replay B winning is avoided. Notification control processing is executed so that the player can recognize the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R.

That is, if the advantageous section A or the advantageous section C is won in the AT transition lottery, and if the fall replay A winning data is set during the ART state, the reel that enables the establishment of the set fall replay A prize can be avoided. The notification control process that makes the player aware of the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R is executed.

On the other hand, when the value of the notification type flag is not "1" or "3" (step S1815: NO), the condition is that "1" is set in the BET switchable combination non-winning flag (step S1816: YES). , The process of acquiring the notification order is executed (step S1812). As a result, if you have never won a BET switchable role after entering the ART state, you will win a fall replay A prize until you win a BET switchable role (before you are given the opportunity to select BET switch). To be able to avoid.

When the value of the notification type flag is not "1" or "3", it means that the value of the notification type flag is "2", that is, the advantageous section B is won in the AT transition lottery. If you win the advantageous section B, fall replay A during the ART state, if the winning data is set, unless "1" is set in the BET switchable winning combination non-winning flag, the set fall replay A The notification control process that makes the player aware of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the winning is not executed (step S1816: NO).

Next, when the fall replay B is won (step S1817: YES), the value of the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is "1" (step S1818: YES), and the lottery mode is not the second RT mode (step S1818: YES). S1819: NO), the acquisition process of the notification order is executed (step S1820).

The case where the value of the AT state counter is "1" is the ART preparation state. In the case of the 2nd RT mode in the ART preparation state, even if the fall replay A is won, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the fall replay A prize is not notified, so that the ART preparation state is in the 2nd RT mode. Is started, it is possible to give an opportunity to shift to the first RT mode. Since the transition from the ART preparation state to the ART state occurs when the first RT mode is shifted to the second RT mode, when the ART preparation state is started in the second RT mode, the transition to the first RT mode is performed once. Secure the opportunity to generate an opportunity to shift from the ART preparation state to the ART state.

In the notification order acquisition process, by referring to the display correspondence table (FIGS. 15 and 17) of the main ROM 73, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the winning fall replay B prize is acquired.

After that, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1821). The stop order command reads the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the fall replay B prize from the main ROM 73 and sets it as the transmission target. Various commands set in step S1821 are transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process.

On the other hand, when the fall replay B is won (step S1817: YES) and the value of the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is "2" (step S1822: YES), the value of the notification type flag is "2". "Or" 3 "(step S1823). When the value of the notification type flag is "2" or "3", the notification order acquisition process is executed (step S1820).

Here, the value of the notification type flag of "2" or "3" means that the advantageous section B or the advantageous section C has been won in the AT transition lottery.

As described above, when the advantageous section B is won, if the fall replay B winning data is set during the ART state, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the set fall replay B winning. Notification control processing is executed so that the player can recognize the stop order of.

In addition, when the advantageous section C is won, when the fall replay A winning data or the fall replay B winning data is set during the ART state, the reel that enables the establishment of the set fall replay A or fall replay B winning is avoided. Notification control processing is executed so that the player can recognize the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R.

That is, if the advantageous section B or the advantageous section C is won in the AT transition lottery, and if the fall replay B winning data is set during the ART state, the reel that enables the establishment of the set fall replay B prize can be avoided. The notification control process that makes the player aware of the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R is executed.

On the other hand, when the value of the notification type flag is not "2" or "3" (step S1823: NO), the condition is that "1" is set in the BET switchable combination non-winning flag (step S1824: YES). , The setting process of the acquisition process of the notification order is executed (step S1820). As a result, if you have never won a BET switchable role after entering the ART state, you will win a fall replay B prize until you win a BET switchable role (before you are given the opportunity to select BET switch). To be able to avoid.

When the value of the notification type flag is not "2" or "3", it means that the value of the notification type flag is "1", that is, the advantageous section A is won in the AT transition lottery. If you win the advantageous section A, if the fall replay B winning data is set during the ART state, the set fall unless "1" is set in the BET switchable winning combination non-winning flag. The notification control process that makes the player aware of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the replay B prize is not executed (step S1824: NO).

The specific game method after entering the ART state will be described in detail in a game example described later.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a notification process executed by the effect side MPU 82. The notification process is executed, for example, in a cycle of 4 msec.

When both the notification execution command and the stop order command are received from the main MPU 72 (step S1901: YES), the image of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the stop order command is displayed on the image display device 63. Set the data required for display (step S1902). However, at this timing, the image of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is not displayed on the image display device 63. After that, a value corresponding to the notification delay period is set in the measurement counter provided in the effect side RAM 84 (step S1903). The notification delay period is set as a period shorter than the acceleration period from the start of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to the constant speed rotation, and is set to, for example, 0.5 msec. The value set in the measurement counter is subtracted each time the notification process is started.

In the notification process, when the notification delay period measured by using the measurement counter of the effect side RAM 84 has elapsed (step S1904: YES), the notification start process is executed (step S1905). In the notification start process, an image is displayed on the image display device 63 based on the data set in step S1902. As a result, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is displayed on the image display device 63.

In the notification process, other processes are executed (step S1906). In other processing, for example, when a game end command is received from the main MPU 72, an image that ends the display of the image finally displayed on the image display device 63 in the game and waits for the start of the next game. Starts displaying. In this case, if the game end command is received while the image notifying the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is displayed, the display of the image notifying the stop order is ended.

<Game example 1>
In the game example 1, the case where the RB is won in the non-RB state and the non-AT state and the game is played in the AT state (ART state) will be described in detail below.

First, when the RB is won in the non-RB state and the non-AT state, the AT transition lottery process is executed (step S1502 in FIG. 30). According to the above-mentioned AT transition lottery table (FIG. 31), when the RB winning data with the index value IV = 6 is won, the AT transition lottery probability is as follows: Outlier: Advantageous section A: Advantageous section B: Advantageous section C = The AT transition lottery process is executed at a ratio of 25%: 25%: 25%: 25%. In addition, one of the notification type flags "1", "2", or "3" for indicating which advantageous section was won is set according to the winning advantageous section (step S1504 in FIG. 30). ..

Further, when the AT transition lottery is won with the index value IV = 6, "2" is set in the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1508 in FIG. 30).

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing each reel in the RB state. When a prize is won in the RB, the gaming state transitions to the RB state. The RB state continues over a plurality of games, and ends when the total number of game media given after the RB state starts reaches the end reference number (for example, "105"). Therefore, in the final game in the RB state, a role such as a bell that always involves paying out a game medium is established. Conversely, a role that does not involve paying out the game medium, for example, a game in which a replay or the like wins, is not the final game.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a display screen (No. 1) of the image display device 63. The display screen A shows the final game end screen at the end of RB.

On the display screen A, for example, an explanation showing a game method such as "Choose which BET number to play the next game. If the BET number is correct, ART will start." Is displayed. As described above, in the final game at the end of the RB, a combination involving payout of a game medium such as a bell is established, so that the number of BETs bet on the next game can be switched (changed) after the final game at the end of the RB ends. It will be the timing. As prompted by the display screen A, the player selects either the 3-card BET or the 2-card BET to bet the game medium after the final game in the RB state ends, and plays the game of the next game (first game). Let's get started.

In addition, it is preferable to freeze all the operations of the player for a certain period of time or more while the display screen A is displayed. To prevent the player from betting the same number of BETs (for example, 3 BETs) as in the RB without selecting the BET number after the final game in the RB state without visually recognizing the display screen A. Is.

Since "2" is set in the AT status counter here after the end of the RB state, the first game after the end of the RB undergoes the initial continuous game number setting process (S1405 in FIG. 29) during the RB. Enters the ART state from (S1309 in FIG. 28). Further, the lottery mode is the second RT mode regardless of which mode the lottery mode is before the start of the RB state (FIG. 6).

Hereinafter, regarding the game after the next game after the end of RB, when the advantageous section A, the advantageous section B or the advantageous section C is won, and when the three BETs are selected and the two BETs are selected, Hereinafter, the description will be divided into (1) to (4).

(1) When the advantageous section A or the advantageous section C is won and 3 bets are won In the case where the advantageous section A or the advantageous section C is won, the player selects 3 bets and the game medium. When BET is performed and the game of the next game is started, the screen transitions from the display screen A to the display screen A1. On the display screen A1, for example, "BET number correct answer! ART start!", The three BETs are BET number correct answers, and it is displayed that ART has started.

According to the lottery table for the second RT mode (FIG. 16), the normal replay winning data with the index value IV = 7, the falling replay A winning data and the first replay, or the normal with the index value IV = 8 only in the case of three BETs. Replay winning data, falling replay A winning data, and second replay can be won. If the advantageous section A or the advantageous section C is won (when the value of the notification type flag is "1" or "3"), and the fall replay A winning data is set during the ART state, it is set. Notification control processing is executed so that the player can recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the fall replay A winning.

Here, even if the number of ART games given as described above has not been digested, the AT state is immediately terminated when the lottery mode falls to the normal mode by winning the fall replay A or the fall replay B (Fig.). 6).

Therefore, in the case of 3 BETs, even if the index values IV = 7 and 8 are won, if the advantageous section A or the advantageous section C is won, the push order for avoiding winning the fall replay A is navigated. Therefore, the player can continue to play the ART game while easily avoiding winning the fall replay A. Further, in the AT state (ART state), as described above, the player can acquire the winning combination such as a bell by stopping the reels according to the displayed stop order without missing the winning combination, so that the non-AT state can be obtained. It is possible to advance the game more advantageously than.

In the case of three BETs, according to the second RT mode lottery table (FIG. 16), the PV values corresponding to the index values IV = 9 and 10 are 0, so that the index values IV = 9 and 10 are set. Normal replay winning data and falling replay B winning data will not be won. That is, in the case of three BETs, the lottery mode does not fall to the normal mode due to the fall replay B prize, and the AT state does not end immediately.

During the subsequent ART game, it is advisable to turn on the 3BET button and turn off the 2BET button so as not to play with the correct BET number of 3 BETs and accidentally play with 2 BETs.

(2) When the advantageous section A is won and two bets are made On the other hand, when the advantageous section A is won and the player selects two BETs and bets the game medium, the next game When the game of is started, the screen transitions from the display screen A1 to the display screen B1. On the display screen B1, for example, "Avoid the incorrect answer for the number of BETs and the fall replay winning. ART will start if you can switch to the correct number of BETs and play." Is displayed. In addition, it is displayed that ART will start if the player can switch to the correct number of BETs (3 BETs) before the fall replay prize while avoiding the fall replay prize.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a display screen (No. 2) of the image display device 63. After the BET number is incorrect, the display screen B2 shows the normal replay winning data with an index value IV = 9, the falling replay B winning data and the first replay, or the normal replay winning data with an index value IV = 10, the falling replay B winning data, and the like. The screen at the time of winning the second replay is shown.

According to the lottery table for the second RT mode (FIG. 16), the normal replay winning data with the index value IV = 9, the falling replay B winning data and the first replay, or the normal with the index value IV = 10 only in the case of two BETs. Replay winning data, falling replay B winning data, and second replay can be won. When the advantageous section A is won (when the value of the notification type flag is "1"), when the fall replay B winning data is set during the ART state, the set fall replay B winning is established. The notification control process that makes the player aware of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can be avoided is not executed.

Therefore, in the case of two BETs, even if the index values IV = 9 and 10 are won, if the advantageous section A is won, the push order for avoiding winning the fall replay B is not navigated, so that the player can not navigate. It is not easy to avoid winning the fall replay B. Specifically, when the index values IV = 9 and 10 are won, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated by any three of the six push orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Fall replay B (so-called two-choice fall replay) will be available.

The display screen B3 shows a screen when the fall replay B winning avoidance fails. When the index values IV = 9 and 10 are won, the fall replay B prize (replay, watermelon, replay) is established when the fall replay B is aligned with the push order selection probability of 1/2, and the lottery mode is normal from the 2nd RT mode. Move to mode. When the mode shifts to the normal mode, the AT state ends immediately.

On the other hand, the display screen B4 shows a screen when the fall replay B winning avoidance is successful. Even if the index values IV = 9 and 10 are won, the fall replay B prize can be avoided by aligning the normal replays (replays, replays, and replays) with a probability of selecting the push order of 1/2. If the fall replay B prize can be avoided, the AT state will be maintained.

However, in the next game at the time of normal replay winning, the player cannot switch the number of BETs. This is because, at the time of normal replay winning, the privilege of replay that allows the next game to be played without betting the medal is given. In order to switch the number of BETs, it is necessary to win the BET switchable combination described later.

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a display screen (No. 3) of the image display device 63. The display screen C1 shows a screen at the time of winning the bell winning data having an index value IV = 1 and the first supplementary winning data.

If the advantageous section A is won, the reel stop order that enables the avoidance of the fall replay B prize is not notified, but the reel 32L that enables the bell prize to be established when the index value IV = 1 to 3 is won. The stop order of 32M and 32R is notified.

The display screen C2 shows a screen at the time of winning a bell. When the bell is won, the display screen C2 displays that the display screen C2 prompts the player to switch the number of BETs, for example, "Please switch the number of BETs to play the next game. ART will start."

In this way, if a player wins a role other than the replay privilege of the next game (referred to as a BET switchable role) such as a normal replay, the player can switch the number of BETs in the next game. Become.

Therefore, at this timing when the BET number can be switched, the player switches from the two BETs, which are incorrect BET numbers, to the three BETs, which are correct BET numbers. When playing with three BETs, the push order for avoiding winning the fall replay A is navigated, so that the player can play the ART game while easily avoiding winning the fall replay A. This is because if three cards are bet, the winning of the falling replay B will be eliminated, and even if the falling replay A is won, the reel stop order that enables the avoidance of the fall replay A winning will be notified.

In addition, a role other than the above-mentioned replay privilege of the next game is called a BET switchable role. According to the second RT mode lottery table (set value "3") of FIG. 16, the BET switchable combination is, for example, "bell", "1st to 3rd compensation", "watermelon", "cherry", "RB". , And there is a "missing" (missing role) that does not win in any of these winning combinations.

Here, the lottery table for the second RT mode in FIG. 16 has a set value of "3". For example, for "bell" and "missing", the higher the set value, the higher the probability of winning. be. When the set value is "3", for example, when the PV value of the BET switchable role including "bell" and "off" is 13315 (about 1 / 4.92), when the set value is "6", "bell" is used. And, the winning probability of "missing" is increased, and for example, the PV value of the BET switchable combination is set to 13735 (about 1 / 4.77). As a result, the higher the set value, the easier it is to win the bell and the outlier. Therefore, the chance of switching from the number of incorrect BETs to the correct BET increases in the high setting rather than in the low setting. If there are many opportunities to switch to BET, even if the number of incorrect BETs is selected, there will be many opportunities to switch to the number of correct BETs and play the ART game. In this way, it is possible to indirectly set a difference in the ease of transition to the AT state (ART state). However, watermelon, cherry, and RB are common to all set values in order to make the AT transition lottery probability fair as an opportunity for the AT transition lottery.

(3) When the advantageous section B or the advantageous section C is won and two bets are won In the case where the advantageous section B or the advantageous section C is won, the player selects two bets and the game medium. When the game of the next game is started by BET, the screen transitions from the display screen A to the display screen A1 (FIG. 40). On the display screen A1, for example, "BET number correct answer! ART start!", The three BETs are BET number correct answers, and it is displayed that ART has started.

According to the lottery table for the second RT mode (FIG. 16), the normal replay winning data with the index value IV = 9, the falling replay B winning data and the first replay, or the normal with the index value IV = 10 only in the case of two BETs. Replay winning data, falling replay B winning data, and second replay can be won. If the advantageous section B or the advantageous section C is won (when the value of the notification type flag is "2" or "3"), and the fall replay B winning data is set during the ART state, it is set. Notification control processing is executed so that the player can recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the fall replay B winning.

Therefore, in the case of two BETs, even if the index values IV = 9 and 10 are won, if the advantageous section B or the advantageous section C is won, the push order for avoiding winning the fall replay B is navigated. Therefore, the player can continue to play the ART game while easily avoiding winning the fall replay B.

In the case of two BETs, according to the lottery table for the second RT mode (FIG. 16), the PV value corresponding to the index values IV = 7 and 8 is 0, so the index values IV = 7 and 8 are set. Does not win. That is, in the case of two BETs, the lottery mode does not fall to the normal mode due to the fall replay A prize, and the AT state does not end immediately.

During the subsequent ART game, it is advisable to turn on the 2BET button and turn off the 3BET button so as not to play with the correct BET number of 2 BETs and accidentally play with 3 BETs.

(4) When the advantageous section B is won and 3 bets are made On the other hand, when the advantageous section B is won, the player selects 3 BETs, bets the game medium, and the next game. When the game of No. 1 is started, the screen transitions from the display screen A1 to the display screen B1 (FIG. 40). On the display screen B1, for example, "Avoid the incorrect answer for the number of BETs and the fall replay winning. ART will start if you can switch to the correct number of BETs and play." Is displayed. In addition, it is displayed that ART will start if the player can switch to the correct number of BETs (2 BETs) before the fall replay prize while avoiding the fall replay prize.

According to the lottery table for the second RT mode (FIG. 16), the normal replay winning data with the index value IV = 7, the falling replay A winning data and the first replay, or the normal with the index value IV = 8 only in the case of three BETs. Replay winning data, falling replay A winning data, and second replay can be won. If the advantageous section B is won (when the value of the notification type flag is "2"), and the fall replay A winning data is set during the ART state, the set fall replay A winning is established. The notification control process that makes the player aware of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can be avoided is not executed.

Therefore, in the case of 3 BETs, even if the index values IV = 7 and 8 are won, if the advantageous section B is won, the push order for avoiding winning the fall replay A is not navigated, so that the player can not navigate. It is not easy to avoid winning the fall replay A. Specifically, when the index values IV = 7 and 8 are won, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated by any three of the six push orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Fall replay A (so-called two-choice fall replay) will be available.

That is, when the index values IV = 7 and 8 are won, the fall replay A prize (replay, replay, watermelon) is established when the fall replay A is aligned with the push order selection probability of 1/2, and the lottery mode is the second RT mode. To shift to normal mode. When the mode shifts to the normal mode, the AT state ends immediately.

On the other hand, even if the normal replay winning data and the falling replay A winning data having index values IV = 7 and 8 are won, the falling replay A winning can be avoided because the normal replays are aligned with the push order selection probability of 1/2. If the fall replay A prize can be avoided, the AT state is maintained.

However, in the next game at the time of normal replay winning, the player cannot switch the number of BETs. This is because, at the time of normal replay winning, the privilege of replay that allows the next game to be played without betting the medal is given. In order to switch the number of BETs, it is necessary to win the BET switchable combination described later.

If the player can win a role (BET switchable role) other than the replay privilege of the next game such as normal replay before the fall replay A prize, the player switches the number of BETs in the next game. Can be done (Fig. 42).

At this timing when the BET number can be switched, the player switches from the three BETs, which are incorrect BET numbers, to the two BETs, which are correct BET numbers. When playing with two BETs, the push order for avoiding winning the fall replay B is navigated, so that the player can play the ART game while easily avoiding winning the fall replay B. If two cards are bet, the winning of the falling replay A will be eliminated, and the reel stop order that enables the avoidance of the fall replay B winning even if the falling replay B is won will be notified.

As described above, according to the game example 1, when the player selects the number of BETs and plays with the correct number of BETs in the first game at the time of entering the ART state, it is possible to substantially play the ART game. .. As a result, it is possible to provide new playability and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, even if the player cannot play with the correct BET number, if the BET number can be switched and the game can be played with the correct BET number before the fall replay winning, it is possible to play the ART game. be. As a result, the player can play while avoiding the fall replay prize and expecting the winning of the BET switchable role, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a correct answer table for each combination of the winning section and the number of BETs. If the advantageous section A is won, 3 BETs are correct and 2 BETs are incorrect. If the advantageous section B is won, the three BETs are incorrect and the two BETs are correct. If the advantageous section C is won, both the 3-sheet BET and the 2-sheet BET are correct answers.

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a display screen (No. 4) of the image display device 63.

On the above-mentioned display screen A (FIG. 40), an explanation indicating a game method such as "Choose which BET number to play in the next game. If the BET number is correct, ART will start." Is displayed. ing.

Here, if the advantageous section A or the advantageous section B is won and the correct answer BET number navigation is further won with a predetermined lottery probability (for example, 20%), the navigation for instructing the correct answer BET number is activated. .. As for the navigation method, for example, in the display screen A, the "3BET" button indicating the number of correct BETs is highlighted when the advantageous section A is won, and the number of correct BETs when the advantageous section B is won. The "2BET" button indicating is highlighted. In addition, in the display screen A, if the advantageous section A is won, "Play with 3 bets!" Is displayed, and if the advantageous section B is won, "Play with 2 bets!" Is displayed. May be displayed. As a result, the player can play while expecting the appearance of the correct answer BET number navigation on the display screen A, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

<Game example 2>
In Game Example 2, the case where the watermelon or cherry is won in the non-RB state and the non-AT state and the game is played in the AT state (ART state) will be described in detail below.

First, when the watermelon or cherry is won in the non-RB state and the non-AT state, the AT transition lottery process is executed (step S1502 in FIG. 30). According to the above-mentioned AT transition lottery table (FIG. 31), when the watermelon winning data having an index value IV = 4 is won, the AT transition lottery probability is as follows: Outlier: Advantageous section A: Advantageous section B: Advantageous section C = The AT transition lottery process is executed at a ratio of 85%: 5%: 5%: 5%. In addition, when the cherry winning data with the index value IV = 5 is won, the AT transition lottery probability is as follows: Off: Advantageous section A: Advantageous section B: Advantageous section C = 70%: 10%: 10%: 10%. The AT transition lottery process is executed at a ratio. In addition, one of the notification type flags "1", "2", or "3" for indicating which advantageous section was won is set according to the winning advantageous section (step S1504 in FIG. 30). ..

Further, when the AT transition lottery is won with the index value IV = 4 or 5, "1" is set in the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1507 in FIG. 30).

When the AT transition lottery is won and "1" is set in the AT status counter of the main RAM 74, the main MPU 72 performs ART preparation status processing (step) in the next processing round in the corresponding processing (FIG. 28) at the end of the game. S1308) will be executed, and the state will shift to the ART preparation state.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a display screen (No. 5) of the image display device 63. The display screen D shows a screen in the ART preparation state. The notification control process during the ART preparation state will be described.

According to the notification control process of FIG. 36 during the ART preparation state, when the promotion target combination, that is, the first RT replay or the second RT replay is won (step S1805: YES), during the ART preparation state (step S1806: YES). , The display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the generation of the first RT replay winning or the second RT replay winning is displayed on the image display device 63 (step S1808).

Further, according to the notification control process of FIG. 37, when the fall replay A is won (step S1809: YES) and the ART preparation state is in progress (step S1810: YES), the lottery mode is not the second RT mode (step S1810: YES). S1811: NO), a display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the fall replay A winning is displayed on the image display device 63 (step S1813).

Further, if the fall replay B is won (step S1817: YES), the ART preparation state is in progress (step S1818: YES), and the lottery mode is not the second RT mode (S1819: NO), the fall replay B prize is awarded. A display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the occurrence is displayed on the image display device 63 (step S1821).

In this way, during the ART preparation state, it is easy to establish the winning of the first RT replay and the second RT replay, and to avoid winning the fall replay A and the fall replay B, so that the game state smoothly changes from the ART preparation state to the ART state. It is possible to move to.

In the ART preparation state processing (FIG. 32), when it is specified that the second RT replay winning has occurred in this game (step S1605: YES), "2" is set in the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 and at the same time. , Set "1" to the BET switchable combination non-winning flag (step S1606). As a result, the main MPU 72 will execute the ART state process (step S1309) in the next processing round in the corresponding process (FIG. 28) at the end of the game, and the game state shifts from the ART preparation state to the ART state. Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the second RT mode, the data of the main RAM 74 is set (step S1607).

When the state shifts from the ART preparation state to the ART state, the screen transitions from the display screen D to the display screen E. The display screen E shows a screen at the time of the first BET switchable winning combination winning game after the transition to the ART state.

On the display screen A, for example, an explanation showing a game method such as "Choose which BET number to play the next game. If the BET number is correct, ART will start." Is displayed. In the BET switchable winning combination winning game, a winning combination such as a bell is established, so that the BET number of the next game can be switched after the BET switchingable winning combination winning game is completed. As prompted by the display screen E, the player selects either the 3-card BET or the 2-card BET to bet the game medium after the BET switchable winning combination winning game is completed, and the game of the next game (first game). To start.

When the player selects 3 or 2 bets to bet the game medium and starts the game of the next game, the screen transitions from the display screen E to the display screen E1 if the answer is correct, and if the answer is incorrect. Transitions from the display screen E to the display screen F1. That is, in the first BET switchable winning combination winning game after entering the ART state, when the player selects the number of BETs and plays with the correct number of BETs, it is possible to substantially play the ART game. As a result, it is possible to provide new playability and improve the interest of the game.

If the answer is incorrect, the screen transitions from the display screen E to the display screen F1. However, even if the player cannot play with the correct BET number, as in Game Example 1, if the BET number can be switched and the game can be played with the correct BET number before the fall replay winning prize, the ART game can be played. It is possible to play games. As a result, the player can play while avoiding the fall replay prize and expecting the winning of the BET switchable role, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Even if the ART preparation state is changed to the ART state, the display screen E is not displayed until the first BET switchable combination wins a prize. This is because if the second RT replay prize is won in the ART preparation state, the game shifts to the ART state, but the BET switching selection cannot be performed in the next game (the first game in which the ART state shifts) after the second RT replay prize. In addition, even if a normal replay prize is won after the transition to the ART state, the BET switching selection cannot be performed.

Therefore, in the notification control process (FIG. 37) during the ART state, when the fall replay A is won (step S1809: YES), the player wins the first BET switchable combination during the ART state (step S1814: YES). Until then (step S1816: YES), the stop order of the reels that can avoid the occurrence of the winning fall replay A prize is notified (step S1813). If the fall replay B is won (step S1807: YES), the winning fall replay B is in the ART state (step S1822: YES) until the first BET switchable combination is won (step S1824: YES). The stop order of the reels that can avoid the occurrence of winning is notified (step S1821).

As a result, it is easy to avoid the fall replay A and the fall replay B until the first BET switchable combination wins and the display screen E is displayed. Therefore, the game state is in the ART state without the opportunity to select the BET switch. It is possible to prevent the ART state from ending by shifting from the normal mode to the normal mode.

When the first BET switchable combination is won in the ART state, "0" is set in the BET switchable combination non-winning flag. As a result, in the notification control process (FIG. 37) during the ART state, when the fall replay A winning data or the fall replay B winning data is set, the fall replay A or the fall replay B winning is established depending on the notification type flag value. Notification or non-notification of the reel stop order that enables avoidance is controlled.

<Another form of the embodiment>
-The bell winning data and the first to third supplementary winning data are set to the index value IV = 1 to 3 in the non-RB state, and the so-called three-choice bell in which the bell wins according to the pushing order is used. For example, the index value IV = 4 The bell winning data and the 4th to 6th supplementary winning data may be set in 6 to 6, and the so-called 6-choice bell may be used in which the bell winning is determined according to the pushing order.

-Similarly, regarding the fall replay A and the fall replay B, the so-called two-choice fall replay in which the fall replay A or the fall replay B wins depending on the push order is used, but a three-choice or six-choice fall replay may be used.

-When the number of continuous games in the ART state is added, the number of games to be added is not limited to one set, and a plurality of types may be set. Even in this case, by making the selection rate of the number of additional games of each type common to all settings, it is possible to make the expected value of the number of additional games common to all settings.

-When the number of continuous games in the ART state is added, the number of additional games is not limited to 50G. For example, it may be 10, 30, 50, 100, 300G or the like by lottery. Further, the additional winning probability and the number of additional games may be different depending on the type of the additional lottery trigger.

-If one set of ART games (for example, one set, the number of continuous ART games is 50G) is completed, and if multiple sets of ART games are won by winning, etc., the first set of ART games is completed. After the game is completed, the ART game of the next set is started through the pattern of passing through the ART preparation in Game Example 2.

-In addition, when the first set of ART games is completed and the next set of ART games is started, the first winning advantageous section (advantageous section A, advantageous section B or advantageous section C) is after the next set of ART games. The same advantageous section will be taken over. As a result, if the advantageous section A or the advantageous section B is won for the first time, it is possible to enjoy the selection of 3 sheets BET or 2 sheets BET for each set.

-Alternatively, if the advantageous section won for the first time is advantageous section A or advantageous section B, the advantage applied thereafter by lottery (for example, a winning probability of 70% or 100%) at the start of the ART game of the next set. The section is rewritten from the advantageous section A or the advantageous section B to the advantageous section C. When the advantageous section C is won, at the start of the ART game of the next set, regardless of the number of BETs, the push order for avoiding the fall replay A or the fall replay B winning in the ART game of the next set is notified. As a result, even if the first time is won in the advantageous section A or the advantageous section B, if the first set of ART games can be completed, the fall replay prize can be easily avoided after the next set of ART games as a completion privilege. You can enjoy ART games with peace of mind.

・ If the advantage section C cannot be won at the start of the ART game of the next set, a lottery will be held every time the ART game of the subsequent set starts, and if the advantage section C is won even once, it will be applied thereafter. The advantageous section is rewritten from the advantageous section A or the advantageous section B to the advantageous section C. As a result, even if the player wins the advantageous section A or the advantageous section B for the first time, if he / she can complete multiple sets of ART games after that, he / she can easily avoid the fall replay winning after the next set of ART games as a completion privilege. You can enjoy ART games with peace of mind.

In addition, it is considered that the user knows in which advantageous section the winner was won when at least one set was completed for the first time. For example, if the player wins in the advantageous section A in the first set, he / she can complete the first set of 50G because he / she was able to play with the correct BET (3 cards). For this reason, since it is known that the second and subsequent sets are also advantageous section A, the user can hang three sheets (because there is a risk of the fall lip B being established if two sheets are hung), so there is little actual benefit of rewriting to the advantageous section C. You might also say that. However, in the advantageous section C, even if a fall replay prize is won due to a push order error or the like, if the maximum number of games staying in the advantageous section is not completed, the promotion target combination is notified and the ART state is given. It is advantageous in that you can go back.

-Although this slot machine 10 is equipped with only RB (regular bonus) and is not equipped with BB (big bonus), it may be equipped with BB. Further, like the RB, the BB also serves as an opportunity for the AT transition lottery, and if the AT transition lottery is won, the mode shifts to the second RT mode after the BB ends, and ART can be started. The BB state ends when the total number of game media given after the BB state starts reaches the end reference number (for example, "350"). Therefore, in the final game in the BB state, a role such as a bell that always involves paying out a game medium is established. Therefore, at the end of the final game in the BB state, the BET number can be switched.

・ At the time of the AT transition lottery, when drawing out any of the advantageous section A, the advantageous section B or the advantageous section C, the winning ratio of the advantageous section A, which is advantageous for three-card, is advantageous for the two-card advantage section. It may be higher than B. In the above, "outside: advantageous section A: advantageous section B: advantageous section C = 1: 1: 1: 1" is set, but for example, "off: advantageous section A: advantageous section B: advantageous section C = 1.1: 0". .9: 1: 1 ". As a result, the possibility of winning the advantageous section A is higher than that of the advantageous section B, which provides an incentive for the player to try to compete with three cards. As a result, when the game is continued with three pachinko machines, the number of INs of the gaming machine is increased as compared with the case where the game is continued with two pachinko machines, and at least it can contribute to sales promotion on the game store side.

Further, at the time of the AT transition lottery, when any one of the outlier, the advantageous section A, the advantageous section B or the advantageous section C is drawn, a winning ratio setting difference may be provided. For example, when "outside: advantageous section A: advantageous section B: advantageous section C = 1: 1: 1: 1" in setting 3, for example, in setting 6, "outside: advantageous section A: advantageous section B: advantageous section C". = 1: 0.9: 0.9: 1.2 ". Further, for example, the odd number setting increases the winning ratio of the advantageous section A and decreases the winning ratio of the advantageous section B, and the even number setting increases the winning ratio of the advantageous section B and decreases the winning ratio of the advantageous section A. By doing so, it is possible to improve the taste of setting estimation.

-The probability of winning a transition or an additional winning in a non-RB state is not limited to the same configuration between the set values of "1" to "6", and may be substantially the same although they differ. , The configurations may be significantly different. Further, the probability of winning an advantage in the RB state is not limited to the same configuration between the set values of "1" and "6", and may be a configuration in which they are substantially the same although they are different. The configurations may be different.
In the above embodiment, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of winning, and the higher the set value, the easier it is to win the "bell" and "missing", and the number of incorrect BETs can be switched to the correct BET. The chances of possible are increased for high settings rather than low settings. However, not limited to these, for example, for watermelon, cherry, RB, etc., the higher the set value, the higher the probability of winning, and the chance of switching from the number of incorrect BETs to the correct BET is higher than the low setting. The higher setting may be increased.

-Even if the watermelon winning data is set, the watermelon winning data may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, but it is not limited to this, and the watermelon winning data is set. In this case, the watermelon winning may be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

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

(Feature A1)
A symbol display means (reel unit 31) for variable display of symbols, and
The start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and the start operation means (start lever 41).
A combination lottery means (a function of executing the processing of steps S401 to S408 in the main MPU 72) for executing a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means).
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and
If the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed after the variation display of the symbol, the corresponding execution is executed to control the winning combination as the winning combination is established. It is provided with means (a function of executing the processes of steps S309 and S1110 in the main MPU 72).
A gaming machine capable of playing a specific state (ART) with a first bet number (for example, 3 bets) or a second bet number different from the first bet number (for example, 2 bets).
A setting means for setting the first winning combination (falling replay A) to be winning with the first bet number and setting the second winning combination (falling replay B) to be winning with the second betting number.
A first specific state termination means for terminating a specific state when the first combination is won and the first stop mode (for example, replay, watermelon, replay) is stopped.
A second specific state termination means for terminating a specific state when the second combination is won and the second stop mode (for example, replay / replay / watermelon) is stopped.
The first operation method notifying means (S1813, S1821 of the notification control process) for notifying the first operation method (pushing order for avoiding the fall replay A winning) for avoiding the stop of the first stop mode when the first combination is won. )When,
Second operation method for notifying the second operation method (pushing order for avoiding the fall replay B winning) for avoiding the stop of the second stop mode when the second combination is won. )When,
As the specific state, either the first specific state (advantageous section A) set so that the first operation method can be notified or the second specific state (advantageous section B) set so that the second operation method can be notified. Specific state selection means (S1504 of migration chance management process) to select
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

At the time of the game, the player selects a different number of bets (3 BET, 2 BET, etc.) for the game medium, and depending on the number of bets, it becomes easy to avoid winning the fall replay, and the game is advantageous while continuing the ART game. It can be done, or it becomes difficult to avoid winning the fall replay, and the ART game ends when the fall replay wins. That is, in the ART state, when the player selects the number of BETs and plays with the correct number of BETs, it is possible to substantially play the ART game. As a result, it is possible to provide new playability and improve the interest of the game.

(Feature A2)
The number of bets on the next game can only be the same as the number of bets on the previous game.
The bet number of the next game is equipped with a bet number switchable role (BET switchable role such as bell, watermelon, cherry Lee, and miss) that can be switched to a different bet number from the previous game.
When the first specific state is selected as the specific state by the specific state selection means, the bet number switchable combination is established before the stop of the second stop mode during the game of the second bet number. When the bet number of the next game is switched from the second bet number of the previous game to the first bet number, the first operation method notification means is used to avoid the stop of the first stop mode. 1 The operation method is notified,
The gaming machine according to the feature A1.

If the selection of the bet number fails, it will be difficult to avoid winning the fall replay, but if the bet number switchable combination is established before the fall replay wins and the bet number of the next game is switched, the fall replay will be played. It becomes easy to avoid winning, and you can play an advantageous game while continuing the ART game. That is, even if the player cannot play with the correct BET number, if the BET number can be switched and the game can be played with the correct BET number before the fall replay winning, it is possible to play the ART game. be. As a result, the player can play while avoiding the fall replay prize and expecting the winning of the BET switchable role.

(Feature A3)
The possible bet number switchable combination differs depending on the setting (for example, set values 1 to 6).
The gaming machine according to the feature A1 or A2.

For example, the higher the set value, the easier it is to win a winning combination that allows the number of bets to be switched. Therefore, the chance of switching from the number of incorrect BETs to the correct BET increases in the high setting rather than in the low setting. If there are many opportunities to switch to BET, even if the number of incorrect BETs is selected, the number of correct BETs can be switched to and the number of opportunities to play the ART game increases, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Further, even in the case of a gaming machine in which the ART entry opportunity is common to all settings, it is possible to indirectly provide a difference in the ART entry opportunity depending on the setting.

(Feature A4)
When the first specific state is selected as the specific state by the specific state selection means and the predetermined lottery is further won, the first bet number is notified as the bet number of the next game.
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A3.

If the advantageous section 1 or the advantageous section B is won and the correct answer BET number navigation is further won with a predetermined lottery probability (for example, 20%), the navigation for instructing the correct answer BET number is activated. As for the navigation method, for example, in the display screen A, the "3BET" button indicating the number of correct BETs is highlighted when the advantageous section A is won, and the number of correct BETs when the advantageous section B is won. The "2BET" button indicating is highlighted. As a result, the player can play while expecting the appearance of the correct answer BET number navigation on the display screen A, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(Feature A5)
When the first bet number (for example, 3 bets) is larger than the second bet number (for example, 2 bets).
When the specific state selection means selects either the first specific state or the second specific state as the specific state, the selection probability of the first specific state is higher than the selection probability of the second specific state. To do,
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A4.

At the time of the AT transition lottery, when any one of the advantageous section A, the advantageous section B, or the advantageous section C is drawn, the winning ratio of the advantageous section A, which is advantageous for three-card, is advantageous for the advantageous section B. To be higher than. For example, rather than "off: advantageous section A: advantageous section B: advantageous section C = 1: 1: 1: 1", for example, "off: advantageous section A: advantageous section B: advantageous section C = 1.1: 0" .9: 1: 1 ". As a result, the advantageous section A (the push order for avoiding the first roll / fall replay A prize is notified) is won from the advantageous section B (the push order for avoiding the second roll / fall replay B prize is notified). Since the possibility is high, it becomes an incentive for the player to try to compete with three cards. As a result, when the game is continued with three pachinko machines, the number of INs of the gaming machine is increased as compared with the case where the game is continued with two pachinko machines, and at least it can contribute to sales promotion on the game store side.

(Feature B1)
A symbol display means (reel unit 31) for variable display of symbols, and
The start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and the start operation means (start lever 41).
A combination lottery means (a function of executing the processing of steps S401 to S408 in the main MPU 72) for executing a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means).
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed after the variation display of the symbol, the corresponding execution is executed to control the winning combination as the winning combination is established. It is provided with means (a function of executing the processes of steps S309 and S1110 in the main MPU 72).
A gaming machine capable of playing a specific state (ART) with a first bet number (for example, 3 bets) or a second bet number different from the first bet number (for example, 2 bets).
A first specific state termination means for terminating a specific state when the first termination condition (fall replay A) is satisfied with the first bet number, and
A second specific state termination means for terminating a specific state when the second termination condition (fall replay B) is satisfied with the second bet number, and
The first specific state (advantageous section A) in which the player is advantageous by playing the game with the first bet number as the specific state, or the second where the player is advantageous by playing the game with the second bet number. The specific state selection means (S1504 of the transition chance management process) for selecting one of the specific states (advantageous section B), and
The number of bets on the next game can only be the same as the number of bets on the previous game.
The number of bets in the next game can be switched to a different number of bets from the previous game (BET switchable roles such as bell, watermelon, cherry Lee, and miss), and
When the first specific state is selected as the specific state by the specific state selection means, the bet number is switched after the player has played the game with the second bet number and before the second end condition is satisfied. When a possible combination is established and the bet number of the next game is switched from the second bet number of the previous game to the first bet number, the game can be played in the first specific state. When,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

At the time of the game, the player selects a different number of bets (3 BET, 2 BET, etc.) for the game medium, and depending on the number of bets, it becomes easy to avoid winning the fall replay, and the game is advantageous while continuing the ART game. It can be done, or it becomes difficult to avoid winning the fall replay, and the ART game ends when the fall replay wins. That is, in the ART state, when the player selects the number of BETs and plays with the correct number of BETs, it is possible to substantially play the ART game. As a result, it is possible to provide new playability and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, if the selection of the bet number fails, it becomes difficult to avoid winning the fall replay, but if the bet number switchable combination is established before the fall replay wins, and the bet number of the next game is switched, the player falls. It becomes easy to avoid winning a prize in the replay, and the game can be advantageously played while continuing the ART game. That is, even if the player cannot play with the correct BET number, if the BET number can be switched and the game can be played with the correct BET number before the fall replay winning, it is possible to play the ART game. be. As a result, the player can play while avoiding the fall replay prize and expecting the winning of the BET switchable role.

(Feature B2)
The possible bet number switchable combination differs depending on the setting (for example, set values 1 to 6).
The gaming machine according to the feature B1.

For example, the higher the set value, the easier it is to win a winning combination that allows the number of bets to be switched. Therefore, the chance of switching from the number of incorrect BETs to the correct BET increases in the high setting rather than in the low setting. If there are many opportunities to switch to BET, even if the number of incorrect BETs is selected, the number of correct BETs can be switched to and the number of opportunities to play the ART game increases, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Further, even in the case of a gaming machine in which the ART entry opportunity is common to all settings, it is possible to indirectly provide a difference in the ART entry opportunity depending on the setting.

(Feature B3)
When the first specific state is selected as the specific state by the specific state selection means and the predetermined lottery is further won, the first bet number is notified as the bet number of the next game.
The gaming machine according to feature B1 or B2.

If the advantageous section 1 or the advantageous section B is won and the correct answer BET number navigation is further won with a predetermined lottery probability (for example, 20%), the navigation for instructing the correct answer BET number is activated. As for the navigation method, for example, in the display screen A, the "3BET" button indicating the number of correct BETs is highlighted when the advantageous section A is won, and the number of correct BETs when the advantageous section B is won. The "2BET" button indicating is highlighted. As a result, the player can play while expecting the appearance of the correct answer BET number navigation on the display screen A, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(Feature B4)
When the first bet number (for example, 3 bets) is larger than the second bet number (for example, 2 bets).
When the specific state selection means selects either the first specific state or the second specific state as the specific state, the selection probability of the first specific state is higher than the selection probability of the second specific state. To do,
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B3.

At the time of the AT transition lottery, when any one of the advantageous section A, the advantageous section B, or the advantageous section C is drawn, the winning ratio of the advantageous section A, which is advantageous for three-card, is advantageous for the advantageous section B. To be higher than. For example, rather than "off: advantageous section A: advantageous section B: advantageous section C = 1: 1: 1: 1", for example, "off: advantageous section A: advantageous section B: advantageous section C = 1.1: 0" .9: 1: 1 ". As a result, the advantageous section A (the push order for avoiding the first roll / fall replay A prize is notified) is won from the advantageous section B (the push order for avoiding the second roll / fall replay B prize is notified). Since the possibility is high, it becomes an incentive for the player to try to compete with three cards. As a result, when the game is continued with three pachinko machines, the number of INs of the gaming machine is increased as compared with the case where the game is continued with two pachinko machines, and at least it can contribute to sales promotion on the game store side.

According to the invention according to the above feature group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko gaming machines, slot machines, and the like are known as a type of gaming machine. These gaming machines include a control means such as a CPU, a read-only storage means such as a ROM, and a read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes the process according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing the information to the read / write storage means and reading the information from the storage means. When executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator, the light emitting element, or the like. It is also known that a control means, a read-only storage means, a read / write storage means, and the like are integrated into one chip.

Specifically, regarding the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in the situation where the medal is bet, the lottery process of the winning combination is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control at. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the winning combination, the player is given the privilege corresponding to the winning combination. As a grant of the privilege, for example, a game medium is granted.

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko gaming machine: An operating means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game. A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area and grants a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

Rotating machine such as a slot machine: A player starts the rotation of the orbiting body based on the operation of the starting operation means, stops the rotation of the orbiting body based on the operation of the stopping operation means, and responds to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that gives special benefits to.

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Claims (5)

Symbol display means for variable display of symbols and
The start operation means operated to start the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and the start operation means.
A combination lottery means for executing a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means, and a combination lottery means.
The stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and the stop operation means.
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed after the variation display of the symbol, the corresponding execution is executed to control the winning combination as the winning combination is established. Equipped with means,
A gaming machine capable of playing a specific state with a first bet number or a second bet number different from the first bet number.
A setting means for setting the first winning combination with the first bet number and setting the second winning combination with the second betting number, and
A first specific state termination means for terminating a specific state when the first combination is won and the first stop mode is stopped.
A second specific state termination means for terminating a specific state when the second combination is won and the second stop mode is stopped.
The first operation method notification means for notifying the first operation method for avoiding the stop of the first stop mode when the first combination is won, and the first operation method notification means.
A second operation method notification means for notifying a second operation method for avoiding the stop of the second stop mode when the second combination is won.
A specific state selection means for selecting either a first specific state set so that the first operation method can be notified or a second specific state set so that the second operation method can be notified as the specific state.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with. The number of bets in the next game can only be the same as the number in the previous game.
The number of bets in the next game is equipped with a bet number switchable role that can be switched to a different number of bets from the previous game.
When the first specific state is selected as the specific state by the specific state selection means, the bet number switchable combination is established before the stop of the second stop mode during the game of the second bet number. When the bet number of the next game is switched from the second bet number of the previous game to the first bet number, the first operation method notification means is used to avoid the stop of the first stop mode. 1 The operation method is notified,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The number of bets that can be switched is different depending on the setting.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. When the first specific state is selected as the specific state by the specific state selection means and the predetermined lottery is further won, the first bet number is notified as the bet number of the next game.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. When the first bet number is larger than the second bet number,
When the specific state selection means selects either the first specific state or the second specific state as the specific state, the selection probability of the first specific state is higher than the selection probability of the second specific state. To do,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized.

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