JP7257658B2 - game machine - Google Patents

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can variably display a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game, and can provide game values according to the symbols when the variable display is stopped. .

As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are provided, and when a start switch is operated with the number of bets set using medals or the like, a winning lottery is drawn and the reels start spinning. Then, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the result of the lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch (press order, operation timing, etc.), and medals are awarded according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all the reels have stopped. There are slot machines that can provide benefits including payouts and the like. In addition, as an advantageous state for the player, a bonus that improves the probability of winning a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination or a replay), RT (Replay Time), and the result of the combination lottery result in winning a plurality of combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) that informs the player of operation information that is advantageous to the player for winning a winning combination with a larger privilege.

In addition, such a gaming machine has a high expected value bonus in which the expected value of the number of payouts relative to the number of inserted medals exceeds 100%, and an expected value of the number of payouts relative to the number of inserted medals, which is advantageous for the player. Some were manageable with low expected value bonuses of less than 100%. Furthermore, if a display device connected to such a gaming machine and displaying game data related to the gaming machine displays the net increase number during the high expected value bonus as well as during the low expected value bonus, the player will not be able to play the game. Since there is a risk of losing motivation, there has been a technique in which the net increase number is displayed during a high expected value bonus, and the payout number is displayed during a low expected value bonus (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-18011 A

With the conventional display device, the display content itself differs, such as whether the number of net increase or the number of payouts, depending on the expected value of the advantageous state. There is a risk of confusing the player. Therefore, it is conceivable that the value corresponding to the profit obtained during an advantageous state may be notified with the same display content regardless of the type of advantageous state.

However, even in this case, regardless of the expected value in the controlled advantageous state, the same display content will be updated and notified in the same manner. , it is updated in the same manner as the low expected favorable state. As a result, the player may be confused.

In particular, it is customary in the field of gaming machines that a certain level or more of profit is given to a player in an advantageous state that is started by stopping a specific symbol combination, such as a conventional bonus. tend to be expected. For this reason, even though the specific symbol combination is in an advantageous state in which it is stopped and started, it is updated in the same manner as an advantageous state with a low expected value, for example. , there is a risk that the user may feel uneasy that the control is not in an advantageous state in which a certain level or more of profit can be expected.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a player from being confused regardless of the type of advantageous state being controlled.

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes:
A gaming machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game, and imparting game values according to the symbols when variable display is stopped, wherein the game value a combination lottery means for performing a lottery lottery for determining which of a combination of a plurality of combinations including a given combination with the granting of a win or not, and one of a plurality of types of advantageous states advantageous to the player. Advantageous state control means that can be controlled at the bottom and net addition information corresponding to the net increase number obtained by subtracting the game value set as the number of bets from the game value given with the occurrence of the given hand during the advantageous state. the plurality of kinds of advantageous states include a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state; and the net increase information display means starts the game during the first advantageous state. The game value given in the game is updated and displayed according to the bet number set for the game at the predetermined start timing of the game, and the game value given in the game is displayed at the predetermined end timing to end the game. In the second advantageous state, the net increase information is not updated and displayed at the start timing, and the bet amount set for the game at the end timing. and the net increase information corresponding to the game value given in the game, and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display, wherein the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state are respectively determined by the combination lottery. When the lottery result is a specific lottery result in which the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means, the advantageous operation mode in which the degree of advantage for the player increases can be notified. The first advantageous state is a state in which control is performed in one of a plurality of types of modes with different rates of informing the advantageous operation mode when the specific lottery result is obtained, and the second advantageous state is the specific lottery result. When it becomes , it is a state in which the advantageous operation mode is always notified .
In addition, a gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game, and imparting game values according to the symbols when variable display is stopped. A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery for determining which of a plurality of combination combinations including a grant combination accompanying a grant is won or not, and one of a plurality of types of advantageous states advantageous to the player. A controllable advantageous state control means and net increase information corresponding to a net increase number obtained by subtracting a game value set as a bet number from a game value given with the occurrence of the given hand during the advantageous state are displayed. a net increase information display means, the plurality of kinds of advantageous states include a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state, and the net increase information display means starts a game during the first advantageous state. When it is the predetermined start timing, it is updated to the net increase information according to the bet number set for the game, and when it is the predetermined end timing for ending the game, it is displayed on the game value given in the game. In the second advantageous state, the net increase information is not updated and displayed at the start timing, and the bet amount set for the game is displayed at the end timing. The net increase information corresponding to the game value given in the game is updated and displayed, and the advantageous state control means is capable of controlling the first advantageous state after the control to the second advantageous state is completed, The degree of advantage for the player in the first advantageous state is determined during the second advantageous state.
In addition, a gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game, and imparting game values according to the symbols when variable display is stopped, wherein the game value a combination lottery means for performing a lottery lottery for determining which of a combination of a plurality of combinations including a given combination with the granting of a win or not, and one of a plurality of types of advantageous states advantageous to the player. Advantageous state control means that can be controlled at the bottom and net addition information corresponding to the net increase number obtained by subtracting the game value set as the number of bets from the game value given with the occurrence of the given hand during the advantageous state. the plurality of kinds of advantageous states include a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state; and the net increase information display means starts the game during the first advantageous state. The game value given in the game is updated and displayed according to the bet number set for the game at the predetermined start timing of the game, and the game value given in the game is displayed at the predetermined end timing to end the game. In the second advantageous state, the net increase information is not updated and displayed at the start timing, and the bet amount set for the game at the end timing. and the game value imparted in the game, and further, the net increase information display means displays the net increase number after the first advantageous state is started during the first advantageous state. is controlled to the second advantageous state during the first advantageous state and is controlled again after the end of the second advantageous state. display the net increase information corresponding to the net increase including not only the net increase until the second advantageous state but also the net increase during the second advantageous state; The net increase information corresponding to the net increase number is displayed, and the net increase information corresponding to the net increase number after the second advantageous state is started even during the second advantageous state controlled during the first advantageous state is displayed.

According to this configuration, the net increase information can be displayed as the information relating to the awarding of the game value in both the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. Further, during the first advantageous state, the display is updated to the net increase information corresponding to the number of bets at the start timing. , at the start timing, it is not updated and displayed, but at the end timing, it is updated and displayed to the net increase information corresponding to the number of bets. By varying the manner of updating the net increase information in this way, although the specific symbol should be stopped and controlled to the second advantageous state, it is not controlled to the first advantageous state. It is possible to prevent such a feeling of uneasiness from occurring. Also, the processing load of the start timing during the second advantageous state can be reduced.

The start timing may be any timing related to the start of the game. Any timing, such as the timing at which an operation for setting (a bet operation, medal insertion, etc.) is received, may be used. Also, the end timing may be any timing related to the end of the game. the timing of starting to give game values according to the symbols when the variable display stops, the timing when the game values given according to the symbols when the variable display stops are given one by one, A predetermined display unit (for example, , the payout display device 46) displays the addition of one by one, or the timing when the game value according to the symbol is completed when the variable display is stopped.

Preferably, a stop operation means for stopping the variable display is provided, and the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state are each determined by the operation mode of the stop operation means. This is a state in which it is possible to inform the player of an advantageous operation mode in which the degree of advantage increases for the player when a specific lottery result with a different degree is obtained.

According to this configuration, in both the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, it is possible to provide amusement by the operation mode of the stop operation means, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Preferably, the first advantageous state is a state controlled to one of a plurality of types of modes with different rates of informing the advantageous operation mode when the specific lottery result is obtained, and the second advantageous state is a state controlled. , when the result of the specific lottery is obtained, the advantageous operation mode is always notified.

According to this configuration, since the degree of advantage is lower in the first advantageous state than in the second advantageous state, the rate at which the game value is awarded at the game end timing is also low. However, in the first advantageous state, the net increase information corresponding to the bet number set for the game is updated and displayed at the game start timing. Therefore, even when the game value is not given, the net increase information does not decrease at the game end timing during the first advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to reduce the player's sense of loss.

Preferably, the combination lottery means performs the combination lottery using a common lottery table regardless of whether the player is in the first advantageous state or in the second advantageous state.

According to this configuration, since it is not necessary to provide a lottery table for each of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, it is possible to prevent an increase in storage capacity for storing the lottery table.

Preferably, the termination condition for terminating the control to the first advantageous state includes a condition that is met by a game being played a predetermined number of times during the first advantageous state, and the control to the second advantageous state. includes a condition that is met when the number of net increases during the second advantageous state out of the number of net increases exceeds a predetermined number.

According to this configuration, in the first advantageous state, the net increase in the first advantageous state can fluctuate according to the result of the winning combination lottery, while in the second advantageous state, the result of the winning combination lottery is not affected. Since it is guaranteed that the net increase number exceeds a predetermined number during the second advantageous state without being hit, the player is more likely to be in the second advantageous state than in the first advantageous state. It can make you feel safe.

Preferably, game number information display means is provided for displaying game number information corresponding to the number of games played, which is information different from the net increase information and which is updated according to the progress of the game during the first advantageous state, The number-of-games information display means updates and displays the number-of-games information at the start timing in the first advantageous state.

According to this configuration, not only the net increase information but also the number-of-games information is updated and displayed at the start timing during the first advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it less noticeable that the net increase information has decreased at the start timing during the first advantageous state.

Preferably, the advantageous state control means can control to the first advantageous state after the control to the second advantageous state is completed, and the degree of advantage for the player in the first advantageous state is adjusted to the second advantage. Decide during favorable conditions.

According to this configuration, the importance of the second advantageous state can be increased, and the expectation of being controlled to the second advantageous state can be improved.

Preferably, the net increase information display means displays, during the first advantageous state, net increase information corresponding to the number of net increases after the start of the first advantageous state, and displays the second advantageous state during the first advantageous state. During the first advantageous state controlled by the state and controlled again after the end of the second advantageous state, not only the net increase until being controlled to the second advantageous state but also the net increase during the second advantageous state During the second advantageous state, display the net increase information corresponding to the net increase number after the start of the second advantageous state, and control during the first advantageous state. Net addition information corresponding to the number of net additions after the start of the second advantageous state is displayed even during the second advantageous state.

According to this configuration, during the first favorable state, the net increase information after the start of the first favorable state includes the net increase information during the second favorable state controlled during the first favorable state. Since the information is displayed, the player can be notified of the total net increase information. On the other hand, during the second advantageous state, the net increase information after the start of the second advantageous state is displayed, so that the player can be notified of the current net increase information during the second advantageous state.

Preferably, the plurality of types of history values updated and displayed according to the progress of the game during the second advantageous state do not include the types of values updated and displayed at the start timing, but at the end timing. It is only the kind of value that is displayed when updated.

According to this configuration, there is no history value to be updated and displayed at the start timing during the second advantageous state. Therefore, the update display during the second advantageous state can be made easy to understand. Also, during the second advantageous state, it includes a history value that is updated and displayed at the end timing. Therefore, it is possible to disperse the update display at the end timing during the second advantageous state, making it difficult to pay attention to one value.

Preferably, the plurality of wins includes a replay win that enables the next game to be started without newly using a game value, and the net increase information display means is capable of displaying the replay win during the first advantageous state. is occurring, and when it is the start timing of the game accompanying the occurrence of the replay combination, the displayed net increase information is not updated, and the game value is given at the end timing of the game. Sometimes, the displayed net increase information is updated to the net increase information corresponding to the game value, and when it is the end timing when the replay combination is occurring in the second advantageous state, and when the replay combination is reached. The displayed net increase information is not updated when it is the game start timing associated with the occurrence of the replay combination, and the displayed net increase information is updated when the game value is awarded at the end timing of the game. Net increase information corresponding to the game value set as the number of bets in the game and the given game value is updated and displayed.

According to this configuration, regardless of whether it is in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state, at the end timing when the replay combination is generated and at the start timing of the game accompanying the occurrence of the replay combination. , the displayed net increase information is not updated, and the net increase information is displayed in a mode corresponding to whether the player is in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state at the end timing when the game value is given after that. Display update. As a result, it is possible to prevent the update display of the net increase information from becoming complicated in relation to the occurrence of the replay combination.

Preferably, the net increase information display means does not update the displayed net increase information when it is the end timing of the game in which none of the plurality of combinations has occurred in the second advantageous state, and the next game is played. When the game value is awarded at the end timing of , the displayed net increase information is used as the number of bets set in each of the games in which none of the plurality of combinations occurred and the game in which the game value was awarded. The net increase information is updated and displayed according to the value and the game value given in the game.

According to this configuration, at the end timing of the second advantageous state, the net increase information is updated and displayed when the game value is awarded, and the net increase information is not updated and displayed when none of the plurality of combinations occur. Therefore, during the second advantageous state, for example, while reducing the processing load by not performing wasteful processing such as subtracting the number of bets set at the start timing, the net increase information is reduced at the end timing. Since it is possible to reduce the amount of money lost, it is possible to reduce the player's sense of loss.

1 is a front view of a slot machine; FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine with its front door opened; FIG. 4 is a development view of the reel; 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating game control processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination name, a symbol combination, and the like; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining winning combination groups, combination of winning combinations, and the like; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a generic term for a combination of a plurality of hands; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining reel control; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an outline of state transitions during an advantageous period; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining types of normal bonuses and AT bonuses; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an overview of state transition processing during an advantageous period; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an overview of state transition processing during an advantageous period; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an overview of state transition processing during an advantageous period; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an overview of state transition processing during an advantageous period; FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining net increase number calculation processing; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining update display processing such as the net increase in the number of sheets; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the number of net additions, etc. in the AT zone; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the number of net increase, etc. during an AT bonus; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the net increase in the number of coins during an AT bonus;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing games using medals as game media will be described. However, gaming machines are not limited to such slot machines, and gaming machines that can execute games using game balls as game media, or machines that internally use game media (the value of tangible objects such as medals) instead of using game media Other game machines such as a game machine that can execute a game using a given score (an intangible value such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method) may be used.

<Slot machine configuration example>
The overall configuration of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door of the slot machine is opened.

The slot machine 1 is composed of members including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front and a front door 5 attached to one side of the housing 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3 . The front door 5 can be locked/unlocked with respect to the housing 3 with a door key managed by an administrator of the game arcade. A door sensor 20 detects whether or not the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3 .

As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. As shown in FIG. Through the display window 7, the reels 11L, 11M, and 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as the reels 11L to 11R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be viewed. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, the symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed through the display window 7. As shown in FIG. Thus, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form a variable display portion 13 for variably displaying a plurality of symbols.

The variable display section 13 has a plurality of variable display columns 10 . Specifically, the variable display section 13 includes a left variable display column 10L composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11L and the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11M. and a reel 11M, and a right variable display column 10R composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R. When the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can stop and display symbols in the upper, middle, and lower stages. Therefore, nine patterns can be visually recognized from the display window 7 .

In the present embodiment, as the winning line to be determined for winning a combination, a line composed of the middle row of the left variable display row 10L, the middle row of the middle variable display row 10M, and the lower row of the right variable display row 10R is set. A winning line NL is drawn on the display window 7 .

A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5 . The liquid crystal display 27 executes an effect by displaying a predetermined image according to the progress of the game. Above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, there is provided an explanation panel 29 on which a combination of symbols for a predetermined combination, the number of payouts, etc. are printed. , ramp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided with light sources such as LEDs, and perform effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, and an advantageous period notification lamp 80 are arranged. The credit display 45 displays credits, which are the number of medals accumulated (stored) in the slot machine 1, among the medals owned by the player. The maximum number of credits is set to 50.

The payout display 46 is a display that displays the number of medals (game media) to be paid out when a winning combination occurs, and also displays various types of information such as error information and setting suggestion information. The setting suggesting information is information that makes it possible to specify at least one of the setting values 1 to 6, and indicates the setting value that has been set. The notification display 60 is a display for notifying predetermined information for specifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player (for example, operation timing, pressing order, etc., hereinafter also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) and the result of the combination lottery. It is a vessel. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display device for notifying that it is an advantageous period (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period) in which an AT game in which an advantageous operation mode can be notified is permitted.

The credit indicator 45, payout indicator 46, and notification indicator 60 are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is composed of, for example, an LED, is lit during the advantageous period, and is extinguished during the normal period, which is not the advantageous period.

Various operation units are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5 . As the operation unit, the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the effect operation unit 81, the start switch 19, the settlement switch 23, the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (hereinafter collectively referred to as the stop switches 21L to 21R), and A medal slot 25 is provided.

The bet switch 15 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the bet amount for one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the maximum bet number of medals using credits. The maximum number of bets is the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game (hereinafter also referred to as one game).

The performance operation unit 81 is a switch for detecting operations related to performance. Operations related to production include operations for executing and developing production, operations for selecting production modes, characters, etc., and a player menu that displays game history, etc., and an administrator menu that displays setting history, etc. It includes the operation for transitioning to the state.

The start switch 19 is a switch for detecting an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of symbols. The settlement switch 23 is a switch for detecting an operation for paying out credits or medals corresponding to the set number of bets. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R to stop the variable display of symbols. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for the player to insert medals.

Various switches including the effect operation section 81 detect the operation to the corresponding operation section (button section). An operation portion corresponding to each switch is composed of a transparent member that transmits light. In addition, light sources such as LEDs are mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to various switches, and effects are produced by emitting light at the timing when it can be operated according to the progress of the game (timing when the operation is effectively accepted). to run.

A lower panel 35 on which characters and the like are printed is provided below various operation units on the front door 5 . Lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided with light sources such as LEDs, for example, and perform effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout port 39 for paying out medals in accordance with the occurrence of winning a prize or the like, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout port 39 are provided. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided on the left and right sides of the medal payout port 39, respectively, for effecting effects by outputting sound effects and voices according to the progress of the game.

Next, the internal structure of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a reel unit 9 is provided in the center of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1 for housing the reels 11L to 11R side by side. The reel unit 9 is fixed to the rear wall inside the housing 3 . The reel unit 9 includes reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter also referred to as reel motors 14L to 14R), position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter also referred to as position sensors 55L to 55R). It is equipped with

The reel motors 14L to 14R are each fixed side by side with respect to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding reels among the reels 11L to 11R are fixed to the rotating shafts thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are, for example, stepping motors.

The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that projections provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed predetermined positions as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are composed of photointerrupters, for example. The position sensors 55L to 55R are arranged so that the pattern at a predetermined position on the reel (for example, the pattern numbered 19 in FIG. 3) is positioned in the middle of the display window 7 when detecting the projection of the corresponding reel. is configured to

Above the reel unit 9, a main control board 63 and a sub-control board 73 are installed in a state of being housed in a board case. In order to make it possible to easily identify the traces of tampering with the control board, etc. contained in the board case, the control board cannot be touched unless, for example, some members are destroyed. have a structure. The main control board 63 and the sub-control board 73 are electrically connected by a signal line connecting the boards.

A hopper unit 43 is provided below the reel unit 9 . The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full tank sensor 58 (see FIG. 4), a hopper motor 57 (see FIG. 4), and a dispensing sensor 54 (see FIG. 4).

The hopper container 42 is a container for storing medals received from the medal slot 25 . The full-tank sensor 58 is a sensor provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 to detect that the hopper container 42 is in a full tank state in which the medals stored in the hopper container 42 have reached a predetermined amount.

The hopper motor 57 is a motor that is driven when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied and drives to discharge a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper container 42 . The hopper motor 57 is configured by, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects medals discharged from the hopper container 42 by the hopper motor 57 one by one. The medals detected by the payout sensor 54 are paid out from the medal payout opening 39 through the medal chute 47 provided below the back side of the front door 5 .

On the left side of the hopper unit 43, a power supply unit 49 for supplying power to various devices provided in the slot machine 1 is arranged. The power supply unit 49 is provided with a power switch 50 , a reset switch 52 and a change processing start switch 56 .

The power switch 50 is a switch for switching whether power is supplied to the slot machine 1 or not. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during a setting change process in which the setting value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when it occurs. The change process start switch 56 is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to the setting change process, which is composed of a key cylinder for the setting change process. The switches provided inside the housing 3, including the change process start switch 56, are switches that can be operated when the front door 5 is open. Therefore, basically, only the manager of the game hall can operate.

The set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the set value is a value for specifying the winning probability of winning a predetermined combination in the combination lottery. In the winning lottery, the odds of winning a winning combination can be varied by using winning probabilities corresponding to set values. In other words, when the set values are different, even if the winning combination is the same, the odds of winning the winning combination lottery may differ. As a result, the number of medals paid out while the game is executed a predetermined number of times differs according to the set value, and as a result, the payout rate can be varied. Therefore, it can be said that the set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player and also a value for specifying the payout rate. As set values, for example, 1 to 6 (in this embodiment, set values 1, 2, 5, and 6 are set in four stages) with different winning probabilities are provided, and set value 1 is the lowest payout rate. , the set value 6 is the highest payout rate. Note that the set values may be provided in six stages from 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by turning on the power while turning on the change process start switch 56 with the setting change key managed by the manager of the game arcade, thereby shifting to the setting change process.

The set values can be sequentially switched (eg, 5→6→1→2→5 . . . ) by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. A set value is displayed on the payout indicator 46 during the setting change process. In the setting change process, by turning off the change process start switch 56 after the operation of the start switch 19 is detected, the setting value displayed at that time is stored. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in subsequent games, a combination lottery and the like, which will be described later, are performed based on the stored set value. Incidentally, when the setting change process is performed, the RAM 65 of the slot machine 1 is initialized.

A medal selector 48 is arranged on the back side of the front door 5 at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal slot 25 . The medal selector 48 physically selects whether the medals inserted into the medal slot 25 are legitimate or not, and directs the legitimate medals to the first channel 40 side for storing in the hopper container 42 . It has a structure to guide the irregular medals to the second flow path 44 side for discharging to the outside.

The medal selector 48 also includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and an insertion sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medals to the second channel 44 side according to the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, when the credit upper limit is reached, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects medals guided to the first flow path 40 side among the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 with the front door 5 closed. On the other hand, the medals guided to the second flow path 44 side are ejected from the medal payout port 39 via the medal chute 47 .

Next, referring to FIG. 3, the structure of the pattern arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. Each of the reels 11L to 11R has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined order as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of types of patterns are indicated by character strings such as "R7", "B7", "BAR1", "BAR2", "CH", "WM", "REP", "BEL", and "ST". Actually, patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, "R7" is a red "7" pattern, "B7" is a blue "7" pattern, "BAR1" is a "BAR" pattern, "BEL" is a "Bell" pattern, and "REP" is "Replay" patterns are arranged. The plurality of types of patterns are not limited to patterns as long as they are identifiable from other patterns, and may be patterns, symbols, numbers, or any other patterns. Since "BAR1" and "BAR2" are composed of patterns having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as "BAR".

In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end corresponding to symbol arrangement areas in which symbols are arranged on the reels 11L to 11R, respectively. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement area the symbol belongs to in each of the reels 11L to 11R of the present embodiment.

In the case of this embodiment, for example, reel tapes on which patterns of pattern numbers 0 to 19 are printed are attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in the display window 7 in predetermined order such as symbol numbers 19→18→17→2→1→0→19→18. can be made

In the slot machine 1 having the configuration as described above, first, medals are inserted into the medal slot 25 or the bet switch 15 or the like is operated to set the prescribed number of medals necessary for starting one game. When the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated and symbols are variably displayed to start one game. In the present embodiment, "3" and "2" are defined as the specified number of game states other than the "bonus state", and the specified number of the "bonus state" is determined according to the type of the bonus state, as will be described later. is set to either "3" or "2". In other words, in game states other than the "bonus state", the game can be played with the bet amount of either "3" or "2". The game can only be played with either "3" or "2". The specified number is not limited to this, and may be another value, or the same value may be set regardless of the game state.

After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reels are rotating, and one game is finished by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined privilege to the player according to the symbol combination (display result) when all the reels 11L to 11R stop rotating. Predetermined benefits include, for example, the transition of game states, automatic setting of the bet amount for the next game without using new medals, payout of a predetermined number of medals (or addition of credits) as a game value, and the like. However, it is not limited to these.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control board 63, a sub-control board 73, a power supply unit 49, an external output board 90, and the like.

The main control board 63 is a board on which the main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted. The sub-control board 73 is a board on which a sub-CPU 71 that controls effects in accordance with the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 uses power supplied from the outside to generate a power supply for driving various electrical components mounted on the slot machine 1 . The external output board 90 is a board for outputting a signal corresponding to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, hall computer, data display for each machine, etc.).

The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 that stores a game control program for controlling the progress of a game, and a RAM 65 that temporarily stores game-related data. It has various functions that are implemented and various functions that are realized by controlling hardware.

The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a game control program stored in the ROM 67, and receives signals from switches (operating means) and sensors (detecting means) connected to the main control board 63. Based on the signal, processing relating to the progress of the game is performed. Also, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1 . Errors include, for example, a selector error detected by the input sensor 53 for a predetermined period of time or more, a full tank error detected by the full tank sensor 58 that the hopper container 42 is full, and a In spite of this, it includes an error such as an out-of-tokens error that is not detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or more.

The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include the input sensor 53, the bed switch 15, the maximum bed switch 17, the start switch 19, the door sensor 20, the stop switches 21L to 21R, and the settlement switch 23 shown in FIG. , a reset switch 52, a change processing start switch 56, position sensors 55L to 55R, a payout sensor 54, a full tank sensor 58, and the like.

The main CPU 61 also performs processing related to the progress of the game, and drives and controls devices connected to the main control board 63 . Devices connected to the main control board 63 include the switching solenoid 51, the credit display 45, the payout display 46, the notification display 60, the advantageous period notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R, as shown in FIG. , a hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Also, the main control board 63 is equipped with a display made up of a 7-segment LED. On the main control board 63, there are the ratio of staying in the advantageous period for the entire game period, the ratio of the number of bonus payouts to the total number of payouts, and the number of bonuses to the total number of games from the winning of the bonus to the end of the bonus. Accessory state ratio of the number of games played, the ratio of the total number of medals paid out by the navigation effect (instruction) during the advantageous period and the number of medals paid out during the bonus state to the total number of medals paid out (for example, the number of medals paid out) It is equipped with a display that displays Note that the advantageous period stay ratio, the character ratio, the condition ratio of the character, etc., and the instructed character ratio are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, and are provided separately. It may be displayed on a display device (for example, payout display device 46 or the like). In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio, the character ratio, the condition ratio of the character, etc., and the instructed character ratio on the display. good.

The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub-control board 73 according to the progress of the game. The sub-control board 73 controls effects based on commands from the main control board 63 . On the other hand, commands cannot be sent from the sub-control board 73 to the main control board 63 . Commands are sent only in one direction from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 .

The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 that stores a performance control program for controlling performance, and a RAM 75 that temporarily stores data related to performance. It has various functions realized by executing programs and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on commands from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game. Based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are driven and controlled to produce an effect. Devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps/LEDs, and the effect operation section 81, etc., shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 27 includes a display control section that executes display processing for displaying an image on the display area. The display control unit executes display processing based on a command for display control from the sub-control board 73 and displays a predetermined image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 . The display control section can also transmit commands to the sub-control board 73 according to display contents. The sub-control board 73 transmits commands corresponding to the speakers 31L, 31R and various lamps/LEDs based on the command from the display control unit, thereby producing sound and light corresponding to the image displayed in the display area. to run. The various lamps/LEDs controlled by the sub CPU 71 include LEDs mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to various switches. The sub CPU 71 can illuminate the operation unit by controlling the LEDs and the like so that the power consumption corresponds to the mode being controlled depending on whether the mode is the eco mode.

The effect operation unit 81 includes a determination switch 81a for determination, a left selection switch 81b for selection, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (collectively referred to as up, down, left, and right switches). is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect to prompt the operation of the decision switch 81a when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes or develops the predetermined effect by operating the decision switch 81a. control to allow In addition, the sub CPU 71 is in an effect mode selectable state (during display of the effect mode selection screen) in which one of a plurality of different effect modes with different types of effects (characters and backgrounds) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 can be set. , one of the production modes is selected by operating the up, down, left, and right switches, and the selected production mode is set by operating the decision switch 81a.

Further, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the determination switch 81a when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, and the administrator menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is made displayable in the device 27 . On the administrator menu screen, "date and time setting", display of "setting change history", "mobile-linked service ON/OFF setting", "eco mode setting", and the like can be performed. The eco mode is a mode in which the power consumed by the performance execution by the equipment connected to the sub-control board 73 is saved more than the normal time. When the eco mode is set, for example, control to lower the luminance of the liquid crystal display 27 and various lamps/LEDs, control to shorten the drive time or lighting time, and output from the speakers 31L and 31R than in normal times. control such as lowering the sound volume.

In addition, the sub CPU 71 prompts for a specific effect that occurs according to the progress of the game while none of the reels 11L to 11R are rotating (for example, a continuous effect that continues over a plurality of games, or prompts the operation of a specific button). When the chance button effect, etc.) is not being executed and a predetermined time has passed without any operation being detected (hereinafter also referred to as a standby state or game standby state), the determination switch 81a is operated to shift to the player menu state, so that the player menu screen can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 . In the standby state, a guidance effect (included in the promotion effect) is executed to prompt the user to operate the determination switch 81a and guide the player to the player menu state. By operating the determination switch 81a during the induction effect, the game is shifted to the player menu state and the player menu screen is displayed.

In addition, on the player menu screen, depending on the operation to the effect operation unit 81, for example, confirmation of the history of wins such as the number of occurrences and probability of occurrence of winnings, and a mobile-linked service for accumulating the game history of the player (hereinafter also referred to as mobile phone interlocking) setting, volume setting of output from the speakers 31L and 31R, brightness adjustment of the liquid crystal display 27, and the like can be performed. An example in which the eco mode can be set in the administrator menu state will be described, but the setting is not limited to this, and may be set in the player menu state.

The sub CPU 71 selects an item or object to be displayed by operating the up, down, left, or right switch in the manager menu state or the player menu state, and selects the selected item or object by operating the decision switch 81a. process. It should be noted that the sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the decision switch 81a even when a specific effect is being executed. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect on a specific layer, and operates the determination switch 81a to display the player menu screen in the player menu state in a layer having a higher priority than the specific layer. , the player menu screen may be preferentially displayed. Note that while the player menu screen is being displayed, a specific effect in a specific layer may be continuously executed, or a specific effect in a specific layer may be temporarily terminated.

Further, when a specific effect is continuously executed on a specific layer while the player's menu screen is being displayed, and the effect is a continuous effect without a chance button effect prompting the operation of a specific button, While the player menu screen can be displayed by operating the determination switch 81a, when the performance is a chance button performance prompting the operation of a specific button, the player menu screen is displayed even if the determination switch 81a is operated. You can choose not to. By doing so, it is possible to prevent unintentionally advancing the chance button effect to the next stage by operating the enter switch 81a while the player menu screen is being displayed. Further, the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch, or may be physically different switches. Even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different, the switch for developing the chance button effect is operated while the player menu screen is being displayed. It is possible to prevent unintentional development of the performance.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs game control processing for controlling the progress of the game based on the game control program stored in the ROM 67 . FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of game control processing.

(Betting number setting process)
In the bet amount setting process of S100, the bet amount is set according to a detection signal from the input sensor 53, an operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, and a replay flag set when a replay combination is won. Processing for setting is performed. In the bet amount setting process, a bet amount setting command is output when the bet amount is set. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the start switch 19 is put into a state (validated) in which the operation of the start switch 19 can be effectively received and the rotation can be started.

In the bet amount setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the adjustment switch 23, and the number of medals corresponding to the credit or the set bet amount is paid out. The settlement process for this is performed. The bet number setting process ends when an operation signal is received from the start switch 19 in a state where rotation can be started, and the internal lottery process of S200 is performed. In the bet amount setting process, when receiving an operation signal from the start switch 19 and shifting to the internal lottery process, a bet command capable of specifying the actually set bet amount (the number of medals) is output. As a result, the number of medals set for one game can be specified on the sub-control board 73 side as well.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, a random number for the combination lottery is extracted from a random number circuit that updates the random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and a predetermined value is determined based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as an extracted value). A role lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win one of a plurality of types of roles. In the combination lottery, a combination lottery table that can specify the winning probability for each of the winning combination group to be the target of the combination lottery shown in FIG. 7 is referred to. The combination lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 67 . With reference to FIG. 6, the types of wins and the names of wins set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

As the types of roles, a bonus role, a replay role, and a minor role are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination accompanied by a transition to a bonus state with a high probability of winning a small combination. A replay combination (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a combination that sets the aforementioned replay flag when a prize is won. In the bet amount setting process, if the replay flag is set, the medals (or credits) owned by the player are not newly used, and the specified number of games to be started next (current game) is set. This is a combination that automatically sets the corresponding bet amount as the bet amount for the next game. A small winning combination is a winning combination that involves paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits).

As bonus hands, there are provided hand names "RBB hand 1" to "RBB hand 6" (hereinafter collectively referred to as bonus hand or "RBB hand"). Of the "RBB winning combination 1" through "RBB winning combination 6", "RBB winning combination 1" through "RBB winning combination 4" can be won and won in a game in which the number of bets is set to "3". On the other hand, "RBB win 5" and "RBB win 6" can be won and won in a game in which the number of bets is set to "2". Symbol combinations of "RBB combination 1" to "RBB combination 6" are defined as combinations of "B7", "R7", "BAR1", and "BAR2" shown in the symbol combination column of FIG. When the RBB combination is won, it is controlled to the bonus state. The bonus state ends when the number of paid out medals exceeds the number of medals corresponding to the winning bonus combination (number of medals described in the remarks column of FIG. 6).

As re-playing hands, there are provided hand names "RP hand 1" to "RP hand 16" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RP hand"). For the symbol combinations of “RP win 1” to “RP win 16”, combinations of symbols shown in the column of symbol combinations in FIG. 6 are defined. "/" in the symbol combination column means "or". For example, the description of the symbol combination corresponding to "RP role 1" to "RP role 4" is "REP" for the left symbol, "REP" for the middle symbol, and "B7" for "RP role 1" for the right symbol. RP hand 2" is 'R7', 'RP hand 3' is 'BAR1', and 'RP hand 4' is 'BAR2'. The descriptions in the symbol combination columns corresponding to other roles are the same.

When each symbol combination of "RP combination 1" to "RP combination 4" is stopped on the pay line NL, "REP" is stopped on the middle line (middle, middle, middle). When the symbol combinations of "RP combination 5" and "RP combination 6" are stopped on the winning line NL, "REP" is stopped on the upward right line (lower line, middle line, upper line). When the symbol combination of "RP combination 7" is stopped on the pay line NL, "REP" is stopped on the upper line (upper, upper, upper). When the symbol combination of "RP combination 8" is stopped on the pay line NL, "REP" is stopped on the lower line (lower, lower, lower). When the respective symbol combinations of "RP win 9" and "RP win 10" are stopped on the pay line NL, "BAR2" is stopped on the left center of the middle line (BAR2 Tenpai). When each symbol combination of "RP win 11" to "RP win 13" is stopped on the pay line NL, "BAR2" may be stopped on the middle right of the middle line (BAR2 Tenpai). When the symbol combination of "RP winning 14" is stopped on the pay line NL, "BAR2" may be stopped aligned on the middle line (BAR2 aligned). When the symbol combinations of "RP win 15" and "RP win 16" are stopped on the pay line NL, "BAR2" may be stopped all together on the right upward line (lower, middle, upper) ( BAR2 complete).

As a small role, the role name "AT role 1" ~ "AT role 6" "WM role 1" ~ "WM role 8" "CH role 1" ~ "CH role 3" "CHL role 1" ~ "CHL role 15 "CHH Role 1" ~ "CHH Role 13" "SPA Role 1" ~ "SPA Role 3" "SPB Role 1" "SPB Role 2" "ATL Role 1" ~ "ATL Role 24" "ATC Role 1" ~ "ATC role 40", "ATR role 1" to "ATR role 40", "ONE role 1" to "ONE role 30" are provided. When each symbol combination of "AT combination 1" to "AT combination 6" is stopped on the pay line NL, "BEL" is stopped on one of the lines. Therefore, "AT role 1" to "AT role 6" are also collectively referred to as "AT correct answer bell". "WM role 1" to "WM role 8" are also collectively referred to as "WM role". When the symbol combination of "WM combination" is stopped on the pay line NL, "WM" may be stopped all together on the line described in the remark column of FIG.

"CH role 1" to "CH role 3" are also collectively referred to as "irregular cherry". "CHL role 1" to "CHL role 15" are also collectively referred to as "weak cherry". “CHH role 1” to “CHH role 13” are also collectively referred to as “strong cherry”. Also, "irregular cherry", "weak cherry", and "strong cherry" are collectively referred to simply as "CH role". "SPA role 1" to "SPA role 3" are also collectively referred to as "non-slip chances". "SPB role 1" and "SPB role 2" are also collectively referred to as "a chance to skate". "SPA role 1" to "SPA role 3" and "SPB role 1" and "SPB role 2" are also collectively referred to as "SP role". "ATL role 1" to "ATL role 24" are also collectively referred to as "1 sheet for ATL". "ATC role 1" to "ATC role 40" are also collectively referred to as "1 card for ATC". "ATR role 1" to "ATR role 40" are also collectively referred to as "one card for ATR". "One card for ATL", "one card for ATC", and "one card for ATR" are collectively referred to as "one card for AT". "ONE role 1" to "ONE role 30" are also collectively referred to as "one common card". The combination of symbols shown in the column of symbol combinations in FIG. 6 is defined for each of these small combinations of symbols. Incidentally, when a small winning combination is won, the medals described in the payout number column in FIG. 6 are paid out. As for "weak cherry" to "common single medal", one medal is paid out regardless of which one wins, so these are collectively referred to as "one medal".

In the internal lottery process, a winning combination lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups composed of predetermined combinations among the combinations shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 7, the winning combination group and combination of combinations in this embodiment will be described.

"RBB1" to "RBB6" are provided as winning combination groups including bonus combinations. “RBB1” to “RBB6” are winning hand groups each composed of one bonus hand. Note that the winning combination group including the bonus combination may include not only the bonus combination but also a winning combination group that is won simultaneously with other combinations (for example, WM combination, CH combination, etc.).

"NXP1" and "NXP2" are provided as winning hand groups for replaying hands. "NXP1" is a winning hand group composed of "basic replies". A basic reply is a general term for multiple roles. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a generic term for a combination of a plurality of hands. As shown in FIG. 8, a "basic reply" means a combination of "RP win 1" to "RP win 14". "NXP2" is a winning hand group consisting of "basic reply", "RP hand 15" and "RP hand 16".

"NCH", "HCH", "SPA", "SPB", "WM", "PZ", "ALL1", "ALL2", "AT1" to "AT12" are provided as winning combination groups for small winning combinations. "NCH" is a winning hand group consisting of "irregular cherry" and "weak cherry". "Irregular cherry" means a combination of "CH win 1" to "CH win 3" as shown in FIG. A “weak cherry” is a combination of “CHL hand 1” to “CHL hand 15” as shown in FIG. "PZ" is a winning combination group composed of "correct winning combinations ("AT combination 1" to "AT combination 6" shown in FIG. 8). "AT1" includes "AT role 1", "ATL role 1", "ATL role 2", "AT control C 1 ("ATC role 1" to "ATC role 4" shown in FIG. 8), and "AT control R 1". (“ATR role 1” to “ATR role 4” shown in FIG. 8)” and “one card 1 (“ONE role 1” to “ONE role 6” shown in FIG. 8)”. Similarly, other winning combination groups are also winning combination groups made up of the winning combination columns shown in FIG. 7 and the combinations shown in FIG.

Among these multiple types of winning combination groups, the winning combination group to be selected for the combination lottery is determined for each of multiple types of game states. Also, the determination value relating to the winning probability in the combination lottery is determined according to the winning combination group, the controlled gaming state, and the set value.

The game states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 are "RT0" in which none of the RBB wins is won, "RT1" in which any one of the RBB wins 1 to 4 is won, RBB win 5 and RBB. There are provided "RT2" in which one of the winning combinations 6 is won, and "RBB1" to "RBB6" which are bonus states associated with the winning of the RBB winning combinations 1 to 6, respectively. "RT0" to "RT2" are collectively referred to as a general game state. Also, "RBB1" to "RBB6" in the bonus state are collectively called RBB.

In the game state column of FIG. 7, the winning hand group to be the target of the lottery is indicated by a circle mark in RT0 to RT2 when betting 3 coins, RT0 to RT2 when betting two coins, and RBB1 to 6 respectively. Winning hand groups that are not subject to the selection are indicated by crosses. In particular, RBB1 to RBB4 are set to be subject to the role lottery only when betting 3 coins during RT0, and RBB5 and 6 are determined to be subject to the winning lottery only when betting 2 coins during RT0. ing.

In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (judgment value according to the set value) of the winning hand group that is the object of the lottery in the current gaming state is read, and the value subtracted from the extraction value (update the extraction value). is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not smaller (for example, when it is equal to or greater than 0), the next winning combination group is judged. repeat the cycle.

When it is determined that the value is smaller than a predetermined value in the determination process for any of the winning combination groups, it is determined that this winning combination group is won, and the winning flags of the combinations included in the winning combination group are determined. is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the winning lottery is ended. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning combination group is "the determination value of the winning combination group/65536". The larger the determination value read out in the winning combination lottery, the more likely it is to be smaller than the predetermined value. On the other hand, when it is judged that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value after performing the determination processing for all the winning hand groups to be the target of the winning hand lottery, it means that no winning hand group has been won. It is determined that

In the internal lottery process, the lottery is terminated when it is determined that one of the winning hand groups has been won, or when it is determined that the player has not won any of the winning hand groups and is "lost". , to the advantageous period-related processing of S300.

In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting to the sub-control board 73 a winning type command capable of specifying the type of winning combination group won in the winning combination lottery is performed. For example, when the RBB role is won, a winning type command capable of specifying that one of the "RBB roles" is won is output, and when the RP role is won, one of the replay roles is won. is output, and when any one of 'AT1' to 'AT12' is won, a winning type command capable of specifying that the AT role is won is output. As a result, on the side of the sub-control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantageous period-related processing)
In the advantageous period-related processing of S300, processing relating to the advantageous period is performed. In the present embodiment, when a predetermined advantageous period transition condition is satisfied during the normal period, control becomes possible during the advantageous period. The advantageous period includes normal, chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ), and assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). Normal is a period during which a transition lottery (CZ transition lottery, AT transition lottery) for whether or not to shift to an AT capable of CZ or AT games can be executed. CZ is a period during which an AT shift lottery can be executed to determine whether to shift to AT. In the AT shift lottery, the percentage of decisions to shift to AT is higher during CZ than during normal.

Normal and CZ of the advantageous period is a period during which the payout rate does not exceed 1 (for example, during the advantageous period, it is also called a non-discharge period), whereas AT is the result of AT games being performed , is a period in which the payout rate during AT exceeds 1 (for example, it is also referred to as a ball-out period during an advantageous period). In the advantageous period, it is controlled to normal first. Also, during normal mode, it becomes possible to control to CZ by winning in a CZ shift lottery performed when a predetermined CZ shift lottery condition is satisfied. Also, during normal and CZ, by winning an AT transition lottery that is performed when a predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied, it becomes possible to control the AT. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period that can be controlled by the AT. Also, it can be said that the AT in the advantageous period is in an advantageous state for the player. Conditions related to the advantageous period, such as the advantageous period transition condition, the CZ transition lottery condition, and the AT transition lottery condition, can only be established during RT0 or RT2 when 3 coins are bet.

AT includes normal bonuses, AT rank determination zones, AT zones, AT bonuses, withdrawal zones, and endings, which will be described later. In the above-described combination lottery, the above-described common combination lottery table is referred to regardless of whether or not the AT is in progress and regardless of the state of the AT. A normal bonus and an AT bonus are started when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped, and are controlled according to at least the net increase number. During normal bonuses and AT bonuses, an advantageous operation mode is always notified when a navigation target combination is won.

On the other hand, the AT rank determination zone, the AT zone, the pullback zone, and the ending each start when internally determined conditions are met. Among these, the AT zone is controlled according to at least the number of game executions. Also, the AT rank determination zone is a zone for determining the probability of winning an AT bonus in the AT bonus lottery in the AT zone (the degree of advantage in the AT zone). The AT zones include AT zones 1 to 3 with different degrees of advantage, and are controlled to the type of AT zone determined in the AT rank determination zone.

In the AT zone, when the navigation target combination is won, an advantageous operation mode is notified at a rate corresponding to the type (advantageous degree) of the AT zone being controlled. The withdrawal zone is a zone that determines whether to move to the AT rank determination zone again or end the advantageous period after AT ends. The ending is controlled according to the remainder up to the upper limit that ends the advantageous period. Note that the transition of each state will be described later with reference to FIG. 11 .

The predetermined advantageous period transition condition is a condition that is met based on the result of the winning combination lottery in the internal lottery process, and includes, for example, a condition that is met by winning one of the winning combination groups shown in FIG. The condition for transitioning to the advantageous period is established by winning a winning combination group with a set difference in the winning probability, and by winning a winning combination group without a setting difference in the winning probability. do. The condition for transitioning to the advantageous period may be established by winning a specific winning combination group uniformly determined regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the combination lottery is controlled. ``The winning probability in the role lottery is uniformly determined regardless of the type of state in which it is controlled'' means that the winning probability in the role lottery is uniformly determined in any state described later with reference to FIG. Say what you have.

Further, each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition and the predetermined AT transition lottery condition also includes, for example, a condition that is met by winning one of the winning combination groups shown in FIG. Therefore, the advantageous transition condition is satisfied, and the CZ transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition are satisfied. As a result, even during the normal period, there may be a case where AT is controlled during the advantageous period by winning the CZ shift lottery and the AT shift lottery by winning a predetermined combination. The advantageous period transition condition, the CZ transition lottery condition, and the AT transition lottery condition may be completely the same condition, may be completely different conditions, or may include common conditions. .

The conditions for ending the advantageous period are, as will be described later, the first condition that is established when the advantageous period counter reaches 1500 indicating that the upper limit of the advantageous period (for example, the upper limit number of games: 1500) is reached, and the number of bets during the advantageous period. and the number of awarded medals, the lowest value is set as the base point, and the current accumulated number from this base point reaches the upper limit of the advantageous period (for example, the upper limit accumulated number: 2400). It includes a second condition that is satisfied by The cumulative number is specified according to the value of the cumulative number counter updated during the advantageous period. Both the advantageous period counter and the accumulated number counter are updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 .

The conditions for ending the advantageous period further include a third condition that is established when the AT is not won in the normal bonus or pullback zone. Hereinafter, the conditions for ending the advantageous period (either normal, CZ, or AT) will be collectively referred to as "conditions for ending the advantageous period". Conditions for ending the advantageous period are not limited to those exemplified in the present embodiment, as long as they include at least a first condition and a second condition, and may be conditions that can be established due to other specific events. good.

In the advantageous period-related processing, the advantageous period may end with a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition (e.g. winning a predetermined winning hand group), and the end of the current game during the advantageous period. It is determined whether or not the situation (for example, reaching the upper limit number of games (1500) or the upper limit cumulative number (2400) of the advantageous period by the game this time), and if it is a situation that can be established, there is a possibility that the condition will be established. Execute a production that arouses something. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display device 46, the notification display device 60, etc. in such a manner that all segments are flashed.

Further, in the advantageous period related processing, during the advantageous period, when there is a situation in which the advantageous period may end due to the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the end of the current game, the main CPU 61 It outputs to the sub-control board 73 a condition-related command that can specify conditions that may be satisfied. As a result, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility that each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period will be met. In this way, the advantageous period-related processing is executed according to whether or not the conditions related to the advantageous period can be established. The processing for actually shifting to the advantageous period and the processing for determining whether or not the conditions for ending the advantageous period are satisfied and ending the advantageous period are performed by the advantageous period setting process of S700, which will be described later. will be

In addition, in the advantageous period related process, it is possible to execute a notification process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display 60 according to the result of the winning combination lottery during the AT of the advantageous period. For example, when "AT1" is won in the winning combination group, the reels 11L are first stopped and then the reels 11C are secondly stopped in order to win "AT combination 1" as described later. , the segment corresponding to the capital letter "LC" of the seven segments constituting the notification display 60 (L: one of the two upper and lower sides on the left side; C: two upper and lower sides of the left side; 1) can be driven and controlled to light up the notification indicator 60 . Furthermore, in the advantageous period-related processing, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 side can also perform an effect on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like for notifying the advantageous operation mode. When the advantageous period-related processing ends, the reel control processing of S400 is performed. Note that the first stop means stopping the reels first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stopped reel. In addition, the second stop means stopping when one reel is stopped by the first stop and the remaining two reels are rotating, and the third stop is when the remaining one reel is rotating. Sometimes it means to stop. The operations to the stop switch for the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop are also called the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation.

(reel control processing)
In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R. In the reel control process, it is determined whether or not the wait time has passed. The wait time is set to 4.1 seconds, for example, and measurement is started after each of the reels 11L to 11R starts rotating in the reel control process of the previous game.

In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, a reel rotation process for starting rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is performed. As a result, the timing for starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R in the current game can be delayed until at least 4.1 seconds have passed since the reels 11L to 11R started rotating in the previous game. In the reel rotation process, when the reels 11L to 11R start rotating, a reel rotation start command is output.

In the reel control process, after each of the reels 11L to 11R starts rotating and reaches a constant speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes an excitation pattern that makes the constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, a state in which the stop operation becomes possible, and a state (validation) to effectively accept the operation of the stop switches 21L to 21R is established.

Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in a state where the stop operation is possible, for example, the symbol positioned on the pay line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is arranged within a predetermined retractable range. A reel stop process is performed to draw one of the symbols on the winning line NL and stop the relevant reel. The drawable range is the range up to 4 symbols ahead, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols arranged from the symbol on the pay line NL to the 4 symbols ahead can be stopped on the pay line NL. Become.

If any of the roles is won in the role lottery, the symbols that make up the winning role can be drawn onto the winning line within the drawable range. stop. On the other hand, if neither winning combination has been won, the symbols that will not win any winning combination and become a lost symbol combination are drawn onto the winning line and stopped. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, if the symbols constituting the winning combination can be pulled onto the pay line NL within the pull-in range, the symbols are pulled onto the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination that has not been won will not be stopped on the winning line NL.

In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, "when one of the winning roles is won in the role lottery, the symbols that make up the winning role can be drawn onto the winning line within the drawable range. is a thing. Here, since the role lottery is performed for each "winning role group", the "winning role" specifically corresponds to any of the roles that make up the winning "winning role group". become a thing.

In the reel stop process, symbols within the drawable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, but symbols outside the drawable range cannot be stopped on the pay line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, for a combination in which the symbols constituting the combination do not exist within the retractable range, even if the winning combination is won in the combination lottery, if the operation timing does not match, the winning line is selected. There is a case (no prize winning) in which the winning combination is lost because the symbols constituting the winning combination cannot be drawn on the NL.

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols "B7", "R7", "BAR1", and "BAR2" that constitute the RBB combination each have a portion that is not within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement. For example, only one symbol "B7" and "BAR1" constituting "RBB combination 1" are arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, even if the RBB combination is won, there is a possibility that the symbols constituting the bonus combination cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and there is a possibility of missing the winning combination. Therefore, when one of the RBB combinations is won, reel control is performed to pull in the winning bonus combination within the drawable range, but none of the combinations may be won. As for the RBB combination, if it is not possible to win in the winning game, there is a process of carrying over the winning flag of the bonus combination until the RBB combination is won under the control of RT1 or RT2, which is the RBB internal winning state. done.

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol "REP" forming the middle left of "RP win 1" to "RP win 4" included in "NXP1" is arranged within the retractable range on all reels 11L to 11R. ing. On the other hand, the symbols "B7", "R7", "BAR1", and "BAR2" forming the right side of the "RP win 1" to "RP win 4" are arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11R, as shown in FIG. not In addition, the symbols forming each of the “RP win 5” to “RP win 14” also have locations that are not within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. However, when "NXP1" is won, "RP role 1" to "RP role 14" are all won. As a result, when "NXP1" is won, any one of "RP combination 1" to "RP combination 14" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Similarly, when "NXP2" is won, any one of "RP combination 1" to "RP combination 16" can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

In the reel stop processing, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, priority is given according to the types of winning winning combinations (results of the winning combination lottery) and the operation timing and pressing order (operation mode) of the stop switches 21L to 21R. The target to be drawn in by doing is determined in advance. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the reel control performed for each winning combination group and the numbers that can be stopped. When "NXP1" is won, as shown in FIG. 9, when the reel 11L is first stopped, any one of "RP win 1" to "RP win 6" is placed on the winning line more than the other winning wins. In contrast to the reel control that preferentially draws onto the NL, when the reel 11C or the reel 11R is stopped for the first time, the ``RP hand 14'' is given the highest priority, followed by the ``RP hand 9'' to ``RP hand 13''. ' is preferentially drawn onto the winning line NL. Similarly, when "NXP2" is won, as shown in FIG. 9, when the reel 11L is first stopped, any one of "RP 1" to "RP 6" is selected from the other winning combinations. In contrast to the reel control that preferentially draws in the winning line NL, when the reel 11C or the reel 11R is stopped for the first time, either "RP win 15" or "RP win 16" is given top priority, Next, reel control is performed to preferentially draw “RP combination 9” to “RP combination 13” onto the pay line NL. Thus, when the reel 11L is stopped for the first time, normal RP wins such as "RP win 1" to "RP win 6" are won, and when the reel 11C or the reel 11R is stopped for the first time, on the line It is possible to win an RP role with BAR2 matching or BAR2 tenpai (2 BAR2 matching).

Each of the symbols constituting the combination included in the "NCH" among the small winnings has a portion that does not exist within the drawable range in the symbol arrangement on the reel. However, when "NCH" is won, all hands included in "irregular cherry" and "weak cherry" are won. As a result, when "NCH" is won, the reel control is performed so that the "weak cherry" is preferentially drawn onto the winning line NL over the "irregular cherry". As a result, when "NCH" is won, "weak cherry" can be awarded as shown in FIG. When "HCH" is won, the "strong cherry" is given priority over the "irregular cherry" and reel control is performed to pull it onto the winning line NL. can be done. Similarly, when "SPA", "SPB", "WM", "PZ", and "ALL1" among the small wins are won, the reel control is performed so as to win the wins shown in FIG.

Next, the reel stop processing when any one of "AT1" to "AT12" is won will be described. When any one of 'AT1' to 'AT12' is won, the target to be preferentially drawn in is determined to be different according to the type of the reel stopped first and the type of the reel stopped second. .

For example, when "AT1" is won, as shown in FIG. 9, after the first stop on the left (first stop on the left reel 11L), second stop on the middle (second stop on the middle reel 11C) ), (LCR), the "AT role 1" is preferentially drawn over the other roles. Since the symbols constituting the "AT combination 1" are arranged within the drawable range, the "AT combination 1" will not be missed. Therefore, when "AT1" is won, reel control is performed so that "AT winning combination 1" (AT correct winning combination) is always won when left first stop and middle second stopping are made.

On the other hand, when "AT1" is won, when the middle or right first stop (the first stop of the middle or right reel 11M or 11R) is made, or when the right second stop is made after the left first stop, It is determined that the other winning combination won at the same time is given priority over the "AT winning combination 1". When "AT1" is won, if the left first stop is followed by the right second stop, the "ATL win 1" and "ATL win 2" are given priority. All of the medium symbols forming the "ATL winning combination 1" and "ATL winning combination 2" have a portion that is not arranged within the retractable range (ratio of 1/2). Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, the symbols constituting "ATL combination 1" or "ATL combination 2" are drawn into the winning line at a rate of 1/2 to win a prize, and both are awarded at a rate of 1/2. There are cases where it is not possible. That is, the one-card role wins at a rate of 1/2. In addition, when "AT1" is won and the first stop is made in the middle or right, it is determined that the winning combination other than "AT role 1", "ATL role 1" and "ATL role 2" will be preferentially drawn. Depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, there is a case where one of the winning combinations is drawn into the winning line at a ratio of 1/4 to win a prize, and none of the winning combinations can be won at a ratio of 3/4. That is, the one-card role wins at a ratio of 1/4.

Also, even when "AT2" is won, when the left first stop and the middle second stop (LCR), "AT role 1" is given priority over other roles, and "AT role" is drawn in. 1” (AT correct combination) is won. On the other hand, when the second stop is made on the right after the first stop on the left, the "ATL combination 1" and "ATL combination 2" are preferentially drawn in, and the one-piece combination is drawn into the winning line at a rate of 1/2 to win a prize, There is a case where none of them can be awarded at a rate of 1/2. In addition, when the middle or right first stop is made, it is determined that a combination other than "AT combination 1", "ATL combination 1", and "ATL combination 2" is preferentially pulled in, and 1/4 depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. There is a case where a one-card combination is drawn into the winning line at a ratio of , and none of them can be awarded at a ratio of 3/4.

Next, when "AT3" is won, as shown in FIG. 9, after the first left stop, when the second right stop (LRC), "AT role 2" is played. It is determined to take precedence over other roles. Since the symbols forming the "AT combination 2" are arranged within the drawable range, the "AT combination 2" will not be missed. Therefore, when "AT3" is won, reel control is performed so that "AT winning combination 2" (AT correct winning combination) is always won when left first stop and right second stopping are achieved.

On the other hand, when "AT3" is won, when the left first stop is followed by the middle second stop, it is determined that "ATL win 5" and "ATL win 6" are preferentially drawn. The right symbols constituting the "ATL winning combination 5" and "ATL winning combination 6" have a portion that is not arranged within the drawable range (ratio of 1/2). Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, the symbols constituting the "ATL combination 5" or "ATL combination 6" are drawn into the winning line at a rate of 1/2 to win a prize, and both are awarded at a rate of 1/2. There are cases where it is not possible. That is, the one-card role wins at a rate of 1/2. In addition, when "AT3" is won and the middle or right first stop is made, it is stipulated that the wins other than "AT win 2", "ATL win 5" and "ATL win 6" are preferentially drawn. Depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, there may be a case where a winning combination is drawn into the winning line at a rate of 1/4, and neither can be won at a rate of 3/4.

Also, even when "AT4" is won, when the left first stop and right second stop (LRC), "AT role 2" is given priority over other roles, and "AT role" 2” (AT correct combination) is won. On the other hand, when the center second stop is made after the left first stop, the "ATL combination 7" and "ATL combination 8" are preferentially drawn in, and the one-piece combination is drawn into the winning line at a rate of 1/2 to win a prize, There is a case where none of them can be awarded at a rate of 1/2. In addition, when the middle or right first stop is made, it is determined that the wins other than "AT win 2", "ATL win 7" and "ATL win 8" are preferentially pulled in, and 1/4 depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. There is a case where a one-card combination is drawn into the winning line at a ratio of , and none of them can be won at a ratio of 3/4.

Also when "AT5" to "AT12" are won, as shown in FIG. 9, when the stop operation is performed in the pressing order corresponding to the AT correct combination, reel control is performed so as to win the AT correct combination. When the stop operation is performed in the pressing order of , the reel control is performed so that one win is won at a rate corresponding to the pressing order. In this way, "AT1" to "AT12" differ in the winning combination that is preferentially drawn to the winning line NL according to the pressing order. Also called

The pushing order for winning the AT correct role when one of "AT1" to "AT12" is won is also called a correct answer procedure. When one of "AT1" to "AT12" is won in the above-mentioned AT, it becomes possible to notify information capable of specifying the correct procedure as an advantageous operation mode. In this way, "AT1" to "AT12" are also referred to as "navigation target roles" because they are the targets of the navigation effect during the AT.

In addition, in the reel stop processing when a replay combination or a minor combination is won in a state in which the winning of the bonus combination is carried over (internal winning state of the RBB), the replay combination or the minor combination is preferentially drawn over the bonus combination. is defined as

In the reel stop processing, when neither winning combination is won, the symbols that are the losing symbol combinations that do not win any winning combination are pulled onto the winning line and stopped. When none of the wins have been won, for example, when the stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode (first stop of the right reel 11R), the BAR 2 is drawn to any line and the combination of symbols is lost. reel control is performed. As a result, it is possible to stop the combination of symbols similar to when "NXP1" or "NXP2" is won, and it is possible to create a sense of expectation for winning "NXP1" or "NXP2". .

In the reel stop processing, every time one of the reels 11L to 11R stops, a reel stop command that can specify the stopped reel and the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle row, etc.) is issued. Output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 can specify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can execute the corresponding effect. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome determination process of S500.

(Score judgment process)
In the outcome determination process of S500, based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL, the process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed. For example, when a small winning combination is won, a payout process for paying out medals described in the payout number column in FIG. 6 or adding credits is executed. In the payout process, a payout command capable of specifying the number of medals (including 0 medals) granted to the player by medal payout or credit addition is output. As a result, the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game can also be specified on the sub-control board 73 side. Further, when a replay combination is won, a process for setting a replay flag is executed. In the outcome determination process, a game result command capable of specifying the combination of symbols on the winning line NL, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning combination, and the like is output. As a result, on the side of the sub-control board 73, it becomes possible to execute an effect corresponding to the combination of symbols on the winning line NL. In addition, in the outcome determination process, the advantageous period stay ratio, the role item ratio, the role item state ratio, etc. are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 according to the game result. When the outcome determination process is completed, the game state setting process of S600 is performed.

(Game state setting process)
In the game state setting process of S600, a game state flag that can specify the game state after the next time is set based on the winning lottery or the result of the game. A game state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 . The main CPU 61 identifies the currently controlled game state based on the game state flag. FIG. 10 shows the transition of game states.

The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify "RT0" when initialized by setting change or the like. In "RT0", "3" and "2" are defined as the prescribed number of bets. In a game in which the number of bets is set to "3" in "RT0", when any of "RBB hand 1" to "RBB hand 4" is won but no prize is won, a game state flag capable of specifying "RT1" is set. set. A winning RBB role among "RBB role 1" to "RBB role 4" in a game in which "RBB role 1" to "RBB role 4" is won or in a game during "RT1" in which the winning is carried over When a prize is won, a game state flag capable of specifying the RBB corresponding to the winning RBB combination among the bonus states "RBB1" to "RBB4" is set to control the RBB.

On the other hand, in a game in which the number of bets is set to "2" during "RT0", if "RBB win 5" or "RBB win 6" is won but no prize is won, a game state flag capable of specifying "RT2" is set. do. In "RT2", "3" and "2" are defined as the prescribed number of bets. When a winning RBB role is won in a game in which ``RBB role 5'' or ``RBB role 6'' is won, the RBB corresponding to the winning RBB role is specified from ``RBB5'' or ``RBB6'' in the bonus state. Set the possible game state flag and control to RBB.

The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in the RBB, and when the number of payouts exceeds the number corresponding to the type of bonus combination (RBB1 to RBB4: 36, RBB5, 6: 5), "RT0 ” is set. As a result, when the "RBB role" is won or not won in "RT0", control is performed to "RT1" or "RT2" as the RBB internal winning state, and when the "RBB role" is won, the bonus state is " RBB”. When there is a specified number of payouts in the RBB, the RBB ends and is controlled to "RT0". When the game state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, transition of the game state will be described. In the following, first, transition of the game state when not controlled by AT (hereinafter also referred to as non-AT) during the advantageous period will be described.

When the slot machine 1 is initialized by setting change or the like, the game state is set to RT0 and the game is started. At RT0, "RBB1" to "RBB6" are won with a relatively high probability. Further, even if "RBB1" to "RBB6" are won, symbol combinations constituting "RBB combination 1" to "RBB combination 6" may be missed. When "RBB hand 1" to "RBB hand 6" are missed, the player is controlled to RT1 or RT2. Also, in any of RT0 to RT2, replay hands and small wins such as "NXP1", "NXP2" and "AT1" to "AT12" are won with a relatively high probability. In the reel control, the winning replay combination or small combination is preferentially drawn to the winning line NL over the winning RBB combination. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the winning "RBB role" to win a prize. As a result, most of the games are played at RT1 or RT2. Note that RT2 is not substantially controlled by RBB5 and RBB6. In RT2, there is no loss when the number of bets is "2" (refer to the loss column of RT2 when betting two coins in FIG. 7), and always give priority to a combination other than RBB combination 5 or RBB combination 6. As a result of being drawn into the winning line NL, when the RBB winning combination 5 or RBB winning combination 6 is not won and the bet amount is "3" (different betting amount from the game in which RBB5 or RBB6 is won), RBB5 or RBB6 is formed. This is because the pattern is not pulled in.

Further, during the non-AT period of the advantageous period, even if "AT1" to "AT12" are won, the AT game for notifying the advantageous operation mode is not performed. Therefore, it is not possible to intentionally win an AT correct role. On the other hand, when the AT is controlled during the advantageous period, when "AT1" to "AT12" are won, the advantageous operation mode for winning the "AT correct hand" is displayed on the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display. The device 27 can be notified. As a result, when an advantageous operation mode is notified, the "AT correct hand" can be reliably won as long as the stop operation is not erroneous. As a result, the rate at which 10 medals are paid out increases during the AT in the advantageous period.

(Advantageous period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, the advantageous period is controlled based on the establishment of the advantageous period transition condition in the normal period. In the advantageous period setting process, a process for controlling state transitions during the advantageous period is executed. Here, an overview of the state transition during the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG. 11 .

In the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous period is controlled based on the fact that the advantageous period transition condition is satisfied in the normal period. The advantageous period transition conditions are the game during RT0 (bet number "3") and the game during RT2 (bet number "2") controlled by winning "RBB5" or "RBB6" in the game with bet number "2" during RT2 In the game of the number "3"), for example, it is established by winning either a replay combination or a minor combination in an internal lottery. Therefore, most of the games are played during the advantageous period. During the advantageous period, 0 is set as the base point, and the current accumulation from the base point is set to the lowest cumulative number of accumulated differences based on the number of bets and the number of awarded medals since the start of the advantageous period. The number (so-called MY value) and the number of games played are counted.

When the period is controlled from the normal period to the advantageous period, the normal control is performed as shown in FIG. Normals 1 to 4 are provided as normals. Normals 1 to 4 are determined to have different odds of winning in the CZ shift lottery (degree of advantage for the player). When the period is changed from the normal period to the advantageous period, normal 3 or 4, which has a higher probability of winning in the CZ transition lottery than normal 1 or 2, is controlled among normal 1 to normal 4. On the other hand, the degree of advantage of the AT shift lottery (for example, the ratio of normal bonus winnings, etc.) in normals 1 to 4 is set to be constant regardless of the type of normal.

In addition, when control is performed from the normal period to the advantageous period, the number of times of the ceiling game is determined, and the type of normal bonus to be controlled at the time of winning AT (when the number of times of ceiling game is reached, including when winning the AT transition lottery) is determined. . The normal bonus differs from the RBBs 1 to 6, etc., which can be controlled by winning the RBB role in the lottery in that it is controlled by reaching the ceiling game count or winning AT. The number of ceiling games is the number of times AT is forcibly controlled. When the number of games consumed after the start of the advantageous period reaches the ceiling number of games, AT controls the normal bonus. The ceiling game count is randomly determined from among 100, 300, and 600, for example, by a random number lottery or the like.

When winning the CZ shift lottery during normal, it is controlled to CZ for a predetermined period (for example, a period of playing a predetermined number of games). When a predetermined period elapses without AT transition winning in CZ, normal control is performed again. At this time, it is determined which type of normal to control from normal 1 to normal 4, and when AT winning (when reaching the ceiling game number, including when winning in AT transition lottery) Normal bonus to control Redetermine the type.

When winning in the AT transition lottery in normal or CZ or reaching the number of ceiling games, the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period, and the reels 11L to 11R are controlled during the predetermined period to determine when transitioning to normal. After the reel effect of stopping the combination of bonus symbols corresponding to the type of the normal bonus that has been played on the middle line, the AT is controlled to the normal bonus. When the AT is started under normal bonus control, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on.

FIG. 12(a) is a diagram for explaining types of normal bonuses. As the normal bonuses, normal bonuses 1 to 4 are provided. Each of the normal bonuses 1 to 4 is started when the symbol combination shown in the symbol combination column is stopped by the reel performance, and ends when the ending condition shown in the ending condition column is met. For example, the normal bonus 1 is started after "B7-B7-R7" or "R7-R7-B7" is stopped by the reel performance, and after reaching the net increase number of 60, the game is further digested 10 times. ends with The number of games included in the conditions for ending the normal bonus 1 and the normal bonus 2 may be added (the number of games played) according to the winning status during the normal bonus.

During the normal bonus, a navigation effect for notifying an advantageous operation mode is always executed when a navigation target combination is won. Further, during the normal bonus, an AT continuation lottery is performed to determine whether or not to continue the AT even after the condition for ending the normal bonus is satisfied. The AT continuation lottery is performed, for example, by winning NXP1 or NXP2 in an internal lottery. In the AT continuation lottery, as shown in the AT continuation probability column of FIG. 12(a), the ratio of AT continuation determination is lowest for normal bonus 4, normal bonus 1, and normal bonus 2 in order. , and the normal bonus 3 is defined to be always controlled by the AT. In addition, in the AT continuation lottery when it has already been decided to continue the AT, it is decided whether or not to increase the type of the AT zone to be controlled thereafter to a type that increases the average net increase in the number of sheets per game. be. Thus, the normal bonuses 1 to 4 are determined to have different degrees of advantage by differentiating the termination conditions and the AT continuation probabilities. In addition, the AT continuation probability in the AT continuation lottery in the normal bonuses 1 and 2 is higher during the predetermined number of games after the net increase number reaches 60 than before the net increase number reaches 60. is defined as

When the continuation of AT is not determined in the AT continuation lottery during the normal bonus, that is, when the continuation is not won, the normal period is controlled. At this time, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is extinguished, and all information relating to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games updated during the advantageous period, is reset. On the other hand, when it is decided to continue AT in the AT continuation lottery during the normal bonus, that is, when continuation winning, the AT rank determination zone is controlled.

In the AT rank determination zone, the AT bonus winning probability (for example, 40% to 90%) of winning the AT bonus in the AT bonus lottery in the AT zone controlled thereafter is determined. Specifically, in the AT rank determination zone, when it starts, the AT bonus winning probability in the AT zone after that is decided, and after the start (2nd G), the AT bonus winning probability is upgraded (changed to a higher probability) Decide whether to In addition, in the AT rank determination zone, a navigation effect is executed to report an advantageous operation mode when winning a navigation target combination so that the average net increase in number per game is one. The AT rank determination zone controlled from the normal bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the initial AT rank determination zone) continues until, for example, 11 games are played.

After the first AT rank determination zone is completed, it is controlled to the type of AT zone determined in the normal bonus. AT zones 1 to 3 are provided as AT zones. AT zones 1 to 3 are determined by a lottery as to whether or not to execute a navigation effect when a navigation target role is won so that the average net increase in number per game is different. Further, whether or not to execute the navigation effect in the AT zone is also determined based on the number of times the navigation object role is won but the navigation effect is not executed, or the number of times the navigation object role is not won. Note that the number of times the navigation effect was not executed does not include the number of times the navigation effect was not executed when AT1 or AT2 was won, for which the correct procedure is determined to be forward pressing, and the navigation target role was not won. The number of times may not include the number of times when the correct winning combination of pressing order is won regardless of the order of pressing.

The average net increase number per game is determined to be 1 in AT zone 1, 2 in AT zone 2, and 4 in AT zone 3. The AT zones 1 to 3 are continued until the game is played for a total of 33 times (hereinafter also referred to as 1 set), for example, 29 times+4 times, regardless of the type. The net increase in the number of medals in one set has a relationship of, for example, AT zone 1<AT zone 2<AT zone 3. Whether or not the navigation effect is executed in the AT zone, the average net increase in the number of cards per game is 1 in AT zone 1 and 2 in AT zone 2, taking into account the probability of winning. Thus, the determination may be made based on the navigation execution probability determined so that there are four cards in the AT zone 3.

In addition, in the AT zone, an AT bonus lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to control to the AT bonus based on the AT bonus winning probability determined in the AT rank determination zone. In this way, the AT bonus is controlled by winning the AT bonus lottery, unlike the RBBs 1 to 6, etc., which can be controlled by winning the RBB role in the lottery. In the remaining four games in the AT zone, whether or not to be controlled to the AT bonus is informed according to the result of the AT bonus lottery. When it is notified that the AT bonus lottery is won, the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period, and the reels 11L to 11R are controlled during the predetermined period to determine the type of the AT bonus that has been won. After executing the reel effect of stopping the symbol combination of the bonus on the middle line, the AT bonus of the AT is controlled. AT bonuses 1 to 4 are provided as AT bonuses.

FIG. 12(b) is a diagram for explaining types of AT bonuses. AT bonuses 1 to 4 are provided as AT bonuses. Each of AT bonuses 1 to 4 is started when the symbol combination shown in the symbol combination column is stopped by the reel performance, and ends when the end condition shown in the end condition column is met. For example, AT bonus 2 starts after "B7-B7-B7" is stopped by the reel effect, and ends when the net increase number reaches 130 sheets.

During the AT bonus, a navigation effect for notifying an advantageous operation mode is always executed when a navigation target combination is won. In addition, during the AT bonus, there is a lottery to change the type of AT zone to be controlled after the end of the AT bonus to a type with a higher net increase, and a lottery to change the AT bonus winning probability in the AT zone to a higher probability (hereinafter referred to as , collectively referred to as a promotion lottery) will be held. The upgrade lottery is performed, for example, by winning NXP1 or NXP2 in an internal lottery. As shown in the upgrade win probability column in FIG. 12(b), the rate at which an upgrade is determined in the upgrade lottery is determined so that AT bonus 4 is the lowest, and AT bonus 1 and AT bonus 2 are higher in that order. It is stipulated that an AT bonus of 3 will always be upgraded. In the upgrade lottery when the AT zone 3 is determined and the AT bonus winning probability reaches the maximum probability, it is determined whether or not to stock the AT bonus winning. In this way, the AT bonuses 1 to 4 are determined to have different degrees of advantage by differentiating the ending conditions and the upgraded winning probabilities. When the AT bonus ends, one set starts with the determined AT zone. Thus, by winning an AT bonus in the AT zone, the AT zone and the AT bonus are looped.

On the other hand, when there is no winning in the AT bonus lottery in the AT zone and the AT zone is 2 or 3, control is again made to the AT rank determination zone. The re-controlled AT rank determination zone continues until, for example, seven games are played, and then determines the AT bonus winning probability in the controlled AT zone. After the AT rank determination zone ends, the AT zone is controlled to be one rank lower than the previous time.

On the other hand, when there is no winning in the AT bonus lottery in the AT zone and the AT zone is 1, it is controlled to the withdrawal zone. In the withdrawal zone, the navigation effect is not executed even if the navigation target role is won. In such a pull-back zone, a pull-back lottery is performed to determine whether or not to pull back the AT. When winning the pullback lottery, the AT zone 1 is set and the AT rank determination zone is entered. On the other hand, when the pull-back lottery is not won, control is performed during the normal period. At this time, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is extinguished, and all information relating to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games updated during the advantageous period, is reset.

In addition, the advantageous period is determined by either satisfying the first condition when the number of games during the advantageous period reaches the maximum number of games of 1500, or by accumulating the difference based on the number of bets and the number of awarded medals during the advantageous period. The lowest cumulative number is set to 0 as a base point, and the current cumulative number from the base point reaches 2400, which is the upper limit of the cumulative number. When the number of remaining games played until the first condition and the second condition are satisfied or the total number of games becomes less than a predetermined value, the game is controlled to the ending. Specifically, when the number of games played during the advantageous period reaches 1200, or when the difference number reaches 2000 during the advantageous period, the ending is controlled. During the ending, it is determined that the navigation effect is executed so that the average net increase in number per game is four. The ending continues until either the first condition or the second condition is met.

In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of setting by the game state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, it is determined which game state (RT0 to RT2) the game will be in after the next time, and which of the normal period and the advantageous period. state (any of the states shown in FIG. 11) and various information updated during the advantageous period. As a result, on the side of the sub-control board 73, it becomes possible to execute effects and displays according to the state from the next time onward. When the advantageous period setting process ends, the bet number setting process of S100 is performed to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processes of S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1, and outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of error when determining that an error has occurred.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16, an outline of state transition processing during the advantageous period will be described. It should be noted that the state transition processing is summarized for convenience in order to explain each controlled state during the advantageous period. It is included in the setting process, and the rest of the state transition process is included in the advantageous period related process executed at the end of the game.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining state transition processing 1 from the start of the advantageous period to the start of the normal bonus. At SA01, it is determined whether or not the advantageous period has started. When it is determined in SA01 that an advantageous period has started, in SA02, the ceiling game frequency, the type of normal bonus, and the type of normal (lottery out of normal 3 and normal 4) are determined, and the process proceeds to SA03. Thereby, it is controlled to the determined type of normal. On the other hand, when it is not determined in SA01 that the advantageous period has started, the process proceeds directly to SA03.

In SA03, it is determined whether or not the CZ shift lottery condition is established during normal. When it is not determined in SA03 that the CZ shift lottery condition is established, the process proceeds to SA05. On the other hand, when it is determined that the CZ shift lottery condition is satisfied, a CZ shift lottery is performed in SA04, and the shift to CZ is made according to the lottery result. At SA05, it is determined whether or not the CZ has ended without AT winning. When it is determined that CZ has ended without AT winning, the type of normal bonus and the type of normal (lottery from normal 1 to 4) are determined in SA06, and the process proceeds to SA07. As a result, the determined type of normal is controlled. Also, the type of normal bonus is re-determined when shifting to the normal bonus.

At SA07, it is determined whether or not the AT shift lottery condition is satisfied. When it is not determined in SA07 that the AT transition lottery condition is established, the process proceeds to SA10. On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied, an AT transition lottery, that is, a normal bonus lottery is performed in SA08. At SA09, settings (eg, command output, etc.) are performed to cause the sub-control section 71 to execute an effect (eg, continuous effect, etc.) for announcing the result of the AT transition lottery. As a result, it is possible to incite whether or not the player wins the normal bonus according to the result of the normal bonus lottery.

At SA10, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the normal bonus when winning the normal bonus transfer lottery. The timing at which the normal bonus is started means, for example, the timing after the fact that AT winning has been notified by the effect of SA09. When AT is not won in SA10 or when it is not determined that it is time to start the normal bonus, the state transition process 1 is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined at SA10 that the AT win is made and it is time to start the normal bonus, the bonus symbol combination corresponding to the type of normal bonus determined at the time of normal transition is displayed on the middle line. A reel performance to be stopped is executed in SA11 to shift to a normal bonus. This clearly informs the player that the normal bonus will start. At SA12, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on as the AT starts, and the state transition process 1 ends.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining state transition processing 2 that is normally performed during a bonus. At SB01, it is determined whether or not the player has won the push order bell, which is the navigation target role. When it is not determined that the navigation target role has been won, the process proceeds to SB03. On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigating role has been won, the navigation effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode corresponding to the navigating role won is always executed at SB02. Among the state transition processes, the processes for executing the navigation effects, such as the processes of SB01 and SB02, are executed at the timing when the game is started (for example, the advantageous period related process).

At SB03, it is determined whether or not the condition for adding the number of games included in the end condition in the normal bonus 1 or normal bonus 2 is established. The additional condition may be, for example, a condition that is established by winning NXP1 or NXP2 in an internal lottery, or a condition that is established by winning another combination. If it is not determined at SB03 that the additional condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to SB05. On the other hand, when it is determined that the additional condition is satisfied, an additional lottery is executed at SB04. In the addition lottery, for example, the number of times of addition is randomly determined by random number lottery from 0 to 10 times.

At SB05, it is determined whether or not the AT continuation lottery condition is established. The AT continuation lottery condition is met, for example, by winning NXP1 or NXP2 in the internal lottery. When it is not determined at SB05 that the AT continuation lottery condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to SB07. On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT continuation lottery condition is satisfied, the AT continuation lottery is executed at SB06. In the AT continuation lottery when the AT continuation winning has already been made, whether the type of AT zone is increased to a type that increases the average net increase in the number of sheets per game (for example, if the AT zone is 1, it is increased to AT zone 2 or more). No will be selected by lottery.

At SB07, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the normal bonus is established. If it is not determined at SB07 that the condition for ending the normal bonus is satisfied, the state transition process 2 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined at SB07 that the termination condition of the normal bonus is satisfied, it is determined at SB08 whether or not the AT is continuously won. When it is determined at SB08 that the AT continues to be won, the state transition process 2 is terminated at SB09 by moving to the AT rank determination zone. As a result, it is controlled from the normal bonus to the AT rank determination zone of the AT. On the other hand, when it is not determined at SB08 that the AT continuation winning is not made, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is extinguished at SB10, and the state transition process 2 is ended. Thereby, it is controlled in the normal period. When the advantageous period ends, all information related to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games updated during the advantageous period, is reset.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining state transition processing 3 from the start of the AT rank determination zone to the end of the AT zone. In SC01, it is determined whether or not the navigation target role is won. When it is not determined that the navigation target role has been won, the process proceeds to SC03. On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation target role has been won, a navigation effect for notifying an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the winning navigation target role in SC02 is performed in one game according to the controlled state. It is executed so that the average net increase in the number of hits is achieved. The average net increase number per game is defined as "1" in the AT rank determination zone and AT zone 1, "2" in AT zone 2, and "4" in AT zone 3.

In SC03, it is determined whether or not it is in the AT rank determination zone. If it is not determined in SC03 that the game is in the AT rank determination zone, the process proceeds to SC05. On the other hand, when it is determined in SC03 that it is in the AT rank determination zone, in SC04, a lottery to determine the AT bonus winning probability is performed in the 1st G of the AT rank determination zone, and the determined AT in the 2nd G and later. A lottery is conducted as to whether or not the bonus winning probability is to be upgraded. After a predetermined number of games are played in the AT rank determination zone and finished, control is performed to the AT zone determined during the normal bonus.

At SC05, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the AT zone. If it is not determined in SC05 that the vehicle is in the AT zone, the state transition processing 3 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in SC05 that the game is in the AT zone, it is determined in SC06 whether or not the condition for performing the AT bonus lottery has been established. The condition for the AT bonus lottery may be, for example, a condition that is established by winning NXP1 or NXP2 in the internal lottery, or a condition that is established by winning another combination. When it is not determined in SC06 that the conditions for performing the AT bonus lottery are satisfied, the process proceeds to SC08.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the conditions for the AT bonus lottery are established, the AT bonus lottery is executed in SC07. In the AT bonus lottery, for example, based on the AT bonus winning probability determined in the AT rank determination zone, it is determined whether or not to win the AT bonus, and when it is decided to win the AT bonus, AT bonuses 1 to 4 to control. The AT bonus winning probability determined in the AT rank determination zone includes the probability of winning the AT bonus and the probability (distribution rate) of determining the type of AT bonus to be controlled when the AT bonus is won. It should be noted that when the number of games remaining in the AT zone is four, setting (for example, command output etc.). Thereby, it is possible to incite whether or not the AT bonus is won according to the result of the AT bonus lottery.

In SC08, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the AT zone. If it is not determined in SC08 that it is time to end the AT zone, the state transition process 3 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in SC08 that it is time for the AT zone to end, it is determined in SC09 whether or not the AT bonus has been won. When it is determined in SC09 that the AT bonus has been won, a reel performance is executed in SC10 to stop the bonus symbol combination corresponding to the type of AT bonus determined in SC10 at the time of winning the AT bonus on the middle line. Move to AT bonus. As a result, the player is clearly notified that the AT bonus will start.

On the other hand, if it is not determined in SC09 that the AT bonus has been won, it is determined in SC11 whether or not the type of AT zone to end was AT zone 2 or AT zone 3. When it is determined in SC11 that the type of AT zone to end is AT zone 2 or AT zone 3, in SC12 the AT zone is lowered by one rank to shift to the AT rank determination zone, and state transition processing 3 ends. As a result, the AT zone is lowered by one rank, but the AT continues.

Further, when the type of AT zone to end is not determined to be AT zone 2 or AT zone 3 in SC11, that is, when it is AT zone 1, transition to the pullback zone occurs in SC13, and state transition processing 3 ends. do. Thereby, AT continues according to the lottery result in the withdrawal zone.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining state transition processing 4 performed during the AT bonus, during the pullback zone, and during the ending. In SD01, it is determined whether or not the navigation target role is won. When it is not determined that the navigation target role has been won, the process proceeds to SD03. On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation target role has been won, a navigation effect for notifying an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the winning navigation target role is performed in one game according to the controlled state in SD02. It is executed so that the average net increase in the number of hits is achieved. The average net increase number per game is set to "4" in the ending, and the navigation effect is not executed in the withdrawal zone. During the AT bonus, a navigation performance corresponding to the winning navigation target role is always executed.

In SD03, it is determined whether or not the AT bonus is in progress. When it is not determined in SD03 that the AT bonus is in progress, the process proceeds to SD08. When it is determined that the AT bonus is in progress, it is determined in SD04 whether or not the upgrade lottery condition is established. The upgrade lottery condition is established by winning NXP1 or NXP2 in the internal lottery. When it is not determined in SD04 that the upgrade lottery condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to SD06. On the other hand, when it is determined in SD04 that the upgrade lottery condition is satisfied, an upgrade lottery is performed in SD05. As a result, during the AT bonus, the type of AT zone controlled after the AT bonus ends is changed to a type with a higher net increase number, and the AT bonus winning probability in the AT zone is changed to a higher probability. can create expectations for

In SD06, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the AT bonus is established. When it is not determined that the end condition of the AT bonus is satisfied, the process proceeds to SD08. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end condition of the AT bonus is satisfied, the game moves to the AT zone determined in SD07. As a result, after the AT bonus ends, the AT zone is controlled again.

In SD08, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the withdrawal zone. When it is not determined in SD08 that the vehicle is in the withdrawal zone, the process proceeds to SD13. On the other hand, when it is determined in SD08 that it is in the withdrawal zone, a withdrawal lottery is conducted in SD09. At SD10, it is determined whether or not the player has won the pullback lottery. When it is determined at SD10 that the player has won the pullback lottery, the AT zone 1 is set at SD11, and the AT rank determination zone is entered. As a result, the AT is controlled again. If it is not determined at SD10 that the player has won the pullback lottery, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is extinguished at SD12, and the state transition process 4 is terminated. Thereby, it is controlled in the normal period. When the advantageous period ends, all information related to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games updated during the advantageous period, is reset.

At SD13, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the ending. The timing for starting the ending is when the number of games played during the advantageous period reaches 1200, or when the difference number reaches 2000 during the advantageous period. If it is not determined in SD13 that it is time to start the ending, the state transition processing 4 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined at SD13 that it is time to start the ending, the process proceeds to the ending at SD14, and the state transition process 4 ends.

<Production control processing>
The sub CPU 71 executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on the command from the main control board 63, and performs an effect lottery to determine the presence or absence and type of effect execution by random number lottery according to the progress of the game. Based on the result of the lottery, a performance control process for driving and controlling performance means such as the liquid crystal display 27, speakers 31L and 31R, and various lamps/LEDs connected to the sub-control board 73 is performed. An example of an effect executed by the effect control process will be described below.

(Production related to winning group)
In the effect control processing, when a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the winning combination lottery is received, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the type of the winning combination group. The effect control process displays an image of a "yellow balloon" similar in color to the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the winning type command that can specify, for example, "push order bell". Execute the presentation to be displayed. As a result, the player can progress the game while guessing the winning combination group that has been won, and the interest in the game can be improved. Also, when "NXP1" winning or "NXP2" winning is specified based on the winning type command during AT, an effect of displaying an image such as "Press from the right!" As a result, during AT, it is possible to encourage an operation mode in which BAR2 is aligned. In addition, even when a failure is specified based on the winning type command during AT, the same as when "NXP1" winning or "NXP2" winning is specified, an image such as "Press from the right!" The effect displayed on the display device 27 may be executed at a predetermined rate (for example, 10%).

Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode is received during AT, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode specified by the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is performed. Execute. As a result, when one of "AT1" to "AT12" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed according to the correct answer procedure, and the "AT correct role" can be won with certainty. An image that can specify an advantageous operation mode is also called a navigation effect.

(Production related to various conditions)
In the advantageous period-related processing of S300, a predetermined advantageous period transition condition, a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, a predetermined addition condition, an AT continuation lottery condition, an AT bonus lottery condition, an upgrade lottery condition, an advantage A condition-related command is output to the sub-control board 73 when a situation arises in which each condition, such as a condition for ending a period, can be established. In the effect control process, a corresponding effect is executed based on the received condition-related command.

Also, in the effect control process, the effect is executed based on the state command transmitted in the advantageous period setting process of S700. For example, the liquid crystal display 27 or the like may display a background image corresponding to the controlled state or period. Specifically, in the normal period of the normal period and the advantageous period, different background images (morning, daytime, evening, night, etc.) are displayed according to the type of normal being controlled. In the CZ of the advantageous period, a background image corresponding to the chance zone is displayed. During AT, a background image corresponding to the controlled state is displayed. In this way, it may be possible to specify the state, type, etc., of being controlled from the content of the presentation.

During the AT zone, which is a state which is started when the AT rank determination zone ends and which is an advantageous state for the player, a background corresponding to the type of AT zone is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. A screen is displayed, along with the number of remaining games, the number of sets, and the number of net additions. The number of remaining games is the number of remaining games until 29 games out of 33 games corresponding to one set of AT zone (because the remaining 4 games are executed to notify the result of the AT bonus lottery) are completed. say. The number of remaining games may be the number of remaining games until 33 games corresponding to one set are completed. Also, the number of sets refers to the number of times controlled to the AT zone during the current advantageous period. The net increase number refers to the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets from the number of medals actually awarded during a predetermined net increase number calculation period. The net increase number calculation period is a period from the start of AT during the advantageous period under normal bonus control to the end of the advantageous period (AT end). The net increase number displayed in the AT zone refers to the net increase number counted during the net increase amount calculation period. The number of remaining games and the number of sets are determined to be updated and displayed at the start timing of starting a game (for example, when the start switch 19 is operated).

In addition, in the AT rank determination zone during AT, the corresponding background screen is displayed, and the remaining number of games in the AT rank determination zone and the total net increase since the normal bonus started during this advantageous period are displayed. do. In the ending of the AT, the corresponding background screen is displayed, and the total number of net increases since the start of the normal bonus during the current advantageous period is displayed. In the pullback zone during AT, the corresponding background screen may be displayed, and the total number of net increases since the normal bonus started during the current advantageous period may or may not be displayed. good too. In the following description, the AT zone, the AT rank determination zone, the ending, the pullback zone, etc., which are transitioned due to the internal establishment of the conditions during the AT, are collectively referred to as the "first AT".

In addition, during a normal bonus, which is a state started by executing a reel effect for stopping a predetermined symbol combination, and which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the display area of the liquid crystal display 27: A background screen corresponding to the normal bonus is displayed, and the number of net increases during the normal bonus is displayed. During the AT bonus, the background screen corresponding to the AT bonus is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, and the net increase number during the current AT bonus is displayed. The number of net additions displayed during the normal bonus and during the AT bonus refers to the number of net additions during the current normal bonus or during the current AT bonus during the net increase number calculation period. In addition, hereinafter, the normal bonus, the AT bonus, etc., which are transitioned by stopping a predetermined symbol combination, are collectively referred to as "second AT".

For the net increase number in the present embodiment, different update display timings are determined during the first AT and during the second AT. For example, in the AT zone of the first AT, the average net increase in the number of cards per game is determined to be different depending on the type of AT zone. , the number of medals equal to or more than the number of bets is not awarded, and the net increase in the number of medals is reduced, which may occur more frequently than during the normal bonus and the AT bonus. For this reason, for example, if the net increase number is updated at the end timing of the game in the AT zone, the net increase number will be subtracted at the same timing as the timing of deriving the game result (reel stop) that the player pays attention to. As a result, the decrease in the number of net additions is conspicuous. As a result, the player may feel a sense of loss despite being in an advantageous AT zone. On the other hand, in the AT zone, the number of remaining games and the number of sets are displayed in addition to the net increase. The number of remaining games and the number of sets are updated and displayed at the start timing of starting a game. In view of this, in the AT zone in the present embodiment, the number of remaining games and the number of bets are updated and displayed by subtracting the number of bets from the net increase number at the game start timing. It is determined that addition update display is performed, and subtraction update is not performed even if a small winning combination does not occur. Similarly, in other states (AT rank determination zone, etc.) of the 1st AT, the net increase number is updated by subtracting the number of bets at the start of the game, and at the end of the game, according to the winning of a small winning combination. is determined to be updated by addition, and when no small combination winning occurs, the update of subtraction is not performed.

On the other hand, the second AT such as the normal bonus and the AT bonus is started after the reel effect of stopping the symbol combination shown in FIG. 12 is performed. In such an advantageous state initiated by stopping a specific symbol combination, there is a tendency in the field of gaming machines to make the player expect to receive a certain level or more of profit. For this reason, if the net increase number displayed during the normal bonus and AT bonus is updated in the same manner as in the AT zone where the average net increase number per game may fluctuate or the AT rank determination zone where the net increase number is low, etc. In addition, there is a risk that the player may feel uneasy that the game machine is not controlled in an advantageous state in which a certain level or more of profit can be expected due to a malfunction or the like inside the game machine. Also, the second AT can win the "AT correct role" by executing the navigation effect at a higher rate than the first AT. Therefore, during the 2nd AT, the rate of awarding more medals than the number of bets at the end of the game is high, and the rate of decrease in the number of net additions is low. In view of these points, during the second AT in the present embodiment, it is determined that the net increase number is updated and displayed only at the game end timing, and the bet number is not subtracted and updated and displayed at the game start timing. In other words, during the second AT, processing for updating and displaying the number of net additions is not required at the start timing of the game, thereby reducing the processing burden, and at the timing of the end of the game, the number of net additions is taken into account in consideration of the number of medals given in the game. is set to be updated and displayed. As a result, in both the first AT and the second AT, the number of net increase is displayed as the information regarding medal payout (giving), so that the player can be prevented from being confused. Also, by making the decrease in the number of net additions less conspicuous even during the first AT, it is possible to reduce the player's sense of loss. Also, during the second AT, the net increase in the number of players is updated in a manner different from that in the first AT, so it is possible to prevent the above-described feeling of anxiety. Specific examples are described below.

(Regarding the display of the number of net additions, etc.)
The production control process includes a net increase number calculation process for calculating the net increase number etc., and a liquid crystal display 27 as a process for displaying the net increase number etc. update display processing for updating and displaying the net increase in the number of sheets to be displayed to the calculated value. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the processing for calculating the net increase in the number of sheets. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the update display processing for the number of net increases, etc. FIG. The sub CPU 71 executes the net increase number etc. update display process after executing the net increase number etc. calculation process at regular intervals (for example, 0.2 seconds).

In the net increase number calculation process shown in FIG. 17, in SE01, it is determined whether or not the start switch 19 is operated during the net increase number calculation period. That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the game during the net increase number calculation period. Whether or not it is during the net increase number calculation period is determined based on a status command output from the main CPU 61, for example. Further, whether or not it is the start timing is determined based on a bet command output from the main CPU 61, for example. If it is during the net increase number calculation period and it is not determined that the start switch 19 has been operated, the process proceeds to SE06. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 19 has been operated during the net increase number calculation period, it is determined whether or not the game to be started in SE02 is a game associated with a replay winning. Whether or not the game is associated with a replay winning is determined based on, for example, a game result command output from the main CPU 61 at the end of the previous game.

When it is determined that the game started at SE02 is a game associated with a replay winning, that is, when a replay winning was made in the previous game, the process proceeds to SE04. On the other hand, when the game to be started is not determined to be a game associated with a replay winning, the number of bets is subtracted from the value of the net increase number counter for specifying the net increase number in SE03. The net increase number counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 so as to be updatable.

At SE04, it is determined whether or not the current state is in the first AT such as the AT zone. If it is not determined that the first AT is in progress, the process proceeds to SE06. On the other hand, when it is determined that the player is in the 1st AT, at SE05, the number of remaining games or the number of sets, for example, is set (updated) according to the state of the 1st AT. The number of remaining games and the number of sets are specified from the state command or the like output from the main CPU 61 at the end of the previous game.

In SE06, it is determined whether or not it is during the net increase number calculation period and a minor win has occurred. In other words, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing accompanied by the awarding of medals during the net increase number calculation period. Whether or not a minor win has occurred is determined, for example, based on a game result command output from the main CPU 61 at the end of the current game. When it is during the net increase number calculation period and when it is not determined that a minor win has occurred, the process proceeds to SE08. On the other hand, during the net increase number calculation period and when it is determined that a minor win has occurred, the number of medals to be provided is added to the net increase number counter in SE07, and the process proceeds to S08. The number of awarded medals is determined based on a payout command output from the main CPU 61, for example.

In SE08, it is determined whether or not the normal bonus has ended, or whether or not the net increase number calculation period has ended, that is, whether or not the advantageous period (AT) has ended. When it is determined that neither the normal bonus nor the net increase number calculation period has ended, the net increase number calculation processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal bonus or the net increase number calculation period has ended, at SE09, the net increase number during the net increase number calculation period is displayed as the game result, and the net increase number counter or the like is updated during the net increase number calculation period. The value is reset, and the processing for calculating the net increase in the number of sheets ends. As a result, the number of net additions during the normal bonus is counted as the number of net additions during the normal bonus, and the number of net additions in AT after the end of the normal bonus is counted as the number of net additions in AT after the end of the normal bonus. can.

Next, the update display processing for the number of net increases, etc. will be described. In the net increase number etc. update display process shown in FIG. 18, first, at SE20, it is determined whether or not the AT has been started under the control of the normal bonus, and whether or not the state has changed during the AT. If it is not determined that AT has been started or that the state has changed during AT, the process proceeds to SE23. On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT has started or the state has changed during the AT, the current value of the net increase number counter is set as the correction value when the second AT is started in SE21. A correction value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 .

In SE22, processing for displaying history information and the like corresponding to the controlled state on the liquid crystal display 27 is performed. For example, when the AT zone of the 1st AT starts, the number of net additions, the number of remaining games, and the number of sets during the net increase number calculation period are displayed. Also, when the normal bonus or AT bonus is started, the number of net increases during the current normal bonus or AT bonus is displayed. The net increase number during the normal bonus or AT bonus is a value calculated by subtracting the correction value set in SE21 from the value of the net increase number counter. In addition, since the normal bonus of the 2nd AT starts with the AT, the number of net additions matches the value of the net increase number counter, so in SE21, the correction value is set only when the AT bonus of the 2nd AT starts. You may make it

At SE23, it is determined whether or not the start switch 19 has been operated during the net increase number calculation period. If it is during the net increase number calculation period and it is not determined that the start switch 19 has been operated, the process proceeds to SE28. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 19 has been operated during the net increase number calculation period, it is determined in SE24 whether or not the second AT is currently being performed. When it is not determined that it is in the second AT, that is, when it is in the first AT, the processing of SE25 to SE27 is performed, and then the process goes to SE28.

At SE25, it is determined whether or not the game to be started is a game associated with a replay winning. When it is determined that the game to be started is a game associated with a replay winning, the process proceeds to SE27. On the other hand, when the game to be started is not judged to be a game associated with a replay winning, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated and displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter at SE26. At SE27, the number of remaining AT games and the like are updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the number of remaining AT games set at SE05 in FIG. As a result, the number of net additions, the number of remaining games, and the number of sets displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the start timing of the game can be updated, for example, in the AT zone of the first AT.

On the other hand, when it is determined in SE24 that the present is in the second AT, the processing of SE25 to SE27 is not executed, so the history information such as the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is not updated and displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent unnecessary update display processing from being executed at the start timing during the second AT.

At SE28, it is determined whether or not it is during the net increase number calculation period and the end timing of one game. When it is determined that it is during the net increase number calculation period and it is the end timing of one game, the processing of SE29 to SE31 is performed, and then the process proceeds to SE32.

At SE29, it is determined whether or not the second AT is currently being performed. When it is not determined that the second AT is currently being performed, that is, when the first AT is currently being performed, SE30 updates and displays the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the value of the net increase number counter. Move to SE32. As a result, during the first AT, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 can be added and updated when medals are awarded at the end timing of the game.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second AT is currently in progress, SE31 updates and displays the net increase number during the current normal bonus or AT bonus, and the process proceeds to SE32. More specifically, in SE31, by subtracting the correction value set in SE21 from the value of the net increase number counter, the net increase number during the current normal bonus or AT bonus is calculated, and based on the net increase number, the liquid crystal display The number of net increase displayed in 27 is updated and displayed. As a result, during the normal bonus or AT bonus, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 can be updated and displayed at the end timing of the game.

The update display of the net increase number in SE30 and SE31 is updated by 1 up to the value of the net increase number counter, but is not limited to this, and may be displayed by switching to the value of the net increase number counter. Further, when the net increase number is subtracted, the value of the net increase number counter may be displayed, and when the net increase number is added, the value of the net increase number counter may be updated and displayed by one. When medals are awarded, the payout display 46 and credit display 45 are updated. On the payout display device 46 and the credit display device 45, 1 is added and displayed according to the number of awarded medals. For this reason, the net increase number is similarly linked to the addition timing of the payout indicator 46 and the credit indicator 45, and the updated display of the net increase number is displayed by adding 1 to the value of the net increase number counter.

At SE32, it is determined whether it is the end of the second AT or the end of the advantageous period. At SE32, if it is not determined that the end of the second AT or the end of the advantageous period is reached, the processing for updating the display of the net increase in the number of cards is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined at SE32 that the second AT or the advantageous period has ended, an end screen corresponding to the state ended at SE33 is displayed, and the update display processing for net increase number, etc. is ended. For example, at the end of the 2nd AT, the number of net additions during the 2nd AT is displayed. At the end of the advantageous period (AT), the number of times of the second AT (AT bonus excluding the normal bonus) occurring during the AT during the advantageous period, the number of sets, and the total net increase number during the AT are displayed.

(Regarding the display example of the number of net additions, etc.)
Next, display examples such as the number of net additions displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the number of net additions, etc. in the AT zone of the first AT. In the AT zone, "GAME", "SET", and "TOTAL" are displayed from the left in the upper display area of the liquid crystal display 27, as shown in FIG. 19(a). "GAME" indicates the number of remaining games in the AT zone (remaining number of games up to 29 out of 33). "SET" indicates the number of sets. "TOTAL" indicates the net increase in the number of sheets. FIG. 19A shows that the number of remaining games is "25" games, the number of sets is "2", and the net increase number is "161". The net increase number in FIG. 19(a) is the net increase number after the end of the normal bonus, for example, the net increase number in the AT zone of the first set, the net increase number in the first AT bonus, net increase in the AT zone since it was started to the present time. As illustrated in FIG. 19, two characters are displayed as the background screen in the AT zone. Also, in FIG. 19(a), it is assumed that the reels 11L to 11R are stopped and one game is finished (after replay non-winning).

FIG. 19(b) shows a display example when the start switch 19 is operated (start timing) after the number of bets (three) is set in the state shown in FIG. 19(a). At the start timing, SE26 and SE27 in FIG. 18 update and display the number of net additions, the number of remaining games, and the number of sets when the number of sets is increasing. Therefore, in FIG. 19B, the number of remaining games is updated to "24" games, and the number of net increase is updated to "158". Also, FIG. 19(b) shows the case where the winning order of the bell is won, and it is assumed that the navigation effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode is being executed.

FIG. 19(c) shows when the third stop operation is performed (end timing) in the game started in FIG. It shows a display example when At the end timing accompanied by awarding of medals, the net increase number is updated and displayed by SE30 of FIG. Therefore, in FIG. 19C, the net increase number is updated to "168". Incidentally, if no medals are awarded in the gaming situation of FIG. 19(c) (including the time of replay winning), the history information shown in FIG. 19(b) is maintained.

FIG. 19(d) shows a display example when the start switch 19 is operated again (start timing) after the number of bets (three) is set. In FIG. 19D, the number of remaining games is updated to "23" games, and the number of net increase is updated to "165". It should be noted that if a replay win has been made in the gaming situation of FIG. 19(c), a YES determination is made at SE25 of FIG. , the display of "168" is maintained for the number of net increases.

FIG. 19(e) shows a display example of the end screen when the advantageous period (AT) ends without winning the AT bonus in the AT zone or winning in the withdrawal zone. As the end screen, the game result during the AT is displayed. In FIG. 19( e ), “Result Bonus: 1 Number of Sets: 2 TOTAL: 191” is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 27 . As a result, it is informed that the AT this time had one bonus, two AT zones, and a total net increase of 191 cards. The number of net additions displayed in the AT zone will be the number of net additions after the end of the normal bonus. may be displayed.

FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the number of net additions, etc. during the AT bonus in the second AT. During the AT bonus, "GET" is displayed in the upper right display area of the liquid crystal display 27, as shown in FIG. 20(a) and the like. "GET" indicates the net increase in the number of coins after the start of this bonus. During the 2nd AT, the number of net additions is the number of net additions during the bonus this time, so an example of displaying as "GET" will be described, but this is not limiting, and it is displayed as "TOTAL" as in the 1st AT. may

FIG. 20(a) shows that the net increase number in the current AT bonus is "20". Incidentally, as illustrated in FIG. 20, one character is displayed as the background screen during the AT bonus. Also, in FIG. 20(a), it is assumed that the reels 11L to 11R are stopped and one game is finished.

FIG. 20(b) shows a display example when the start switch 19 is operated (start timing) after the number of bets (three) is set in the state shown in FIG. 20(a). At the start timing, a determination of YES is made at SE24 in FIG. 18, and the history information is not updated. Therefore, in FIG. 20(b), the history information shown in FIG. 20(a) is maintained. Note that the value of the net increase number counter is updated to "17" as a result of subtracting the number of bets (three) at SE03 in FIG.

FIG. 20(c) shows when the third stop operation is performed (end timing) in the game started in FIG. It shows a display example when At the end timing of one game, the net increase number is updated and displayed by SE31 of FIG. Therefore, in FIG. 20C, "10" is added to "17" which is the value of the net increase number counter, and the net increase number is updated to "27".

FIG. 20(d) shows a display example when the start switch 19 is operated again (start timing) after the number of bets (three) is set. In FIG. 20(d), the history information shown in FIG. 20(c) is maintained. FIG. 20(e) shows a display example of the end screen when the AT bonus ends. As the end screen, the game result during the current AT bonus is displayed. In FIG. 20( e ), “Result GET: 134” (assuming AT bonus 2) is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 27 . As a result, it is notified that the number of net increase in the bonus for this time is "134". After that, the screen changes to the AT zone screen. At this time, as the screen corresponding to the AT zone, the number of sets is incremented by 1, and the number of net additions is also displayed with the net addition number in the AT bonus added.

<Example of effect produced by the slot machine 1>
In the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 and the like, even during the first AT as the first advantageous state and during the second AT as the second advantageous state, The number of net increases can be displayed as history information. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player from being puzzled, as compared with a game machine in which the net increase number is displayed and the payout number is displayed without displaying the net increase number according to the state. During the 1st AT, as shown by SE26 in FIG. 18, the display is updated to the net increase number corresponding to the number of bets at the start timing of the game. In the middle, the display is not updated at the start timing of the game (YES at SE24 in FIG. 18), but at the end timing of the game, the net increase number corresponding to the number of bets is updated and displayed (SE31 in FIG. 18). Thus, by differentiating the update mode (update timing) of the net increase number during the 1st AT and during the 2nd AT, although the predetermined symbol combination should be stopped and controlled to the 2nd AT, It is possible to prevent the driver from feeling uneasy about being controlled by the first AT. Also, the processing load of the start timing during the second AT can be reduced.

In addition, both the first AT and the second AT are notified of advantageous operation modes. Therefore, the AT correct combination can be won by performing the stop operation in the advantageous operation mode, so that the fun can be provided by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R without making a mistake, and the amusement of the game can be improved. .

In addition, as the AT zone of the first AT, a plurality of types of AT zones are provided that differ in the execution ratio of the navigation effect when the navigation target role is won, as a result of the difference in the average net increase in number per game. On the other hand, during the second AT, the navigation effect is always executed when the navigation target role is won. For this reason, the AT zone has a lower rate of awarding medals than the normal bonus such as the second AT or the AT bonus. However, in the AT zone, as shown in FIG. 19(b), etc., the display is updated to the net increase number corresponding to the bet number at the game start timing. Therefore, even when medals are not awarded at the game end timing, the net increase number does not decrease at the game end timing in the AT zone. As a result, it is possible to reduce the player's sense of loss.

In addition, in the combination lottery, the combination lottery table shown in FIG. 7, which can specify the winning probability for each of the winning combination groups targeted for the combination lottery, is referred to. The combination lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 67 . In addition, in the combination lottery, the common combination lottery table is referred to regardless of whether the first AT or the second AT is controlled. Therefore, since there is no need to provide a combination lottery table for each of the first AT and the second AT, it is possible to prevent an increase in the storage capacity required for storing the combination lottery table.

In addition, since the AT zone of the 1st AT ends after playing 33 games, the number of net additions may fluctuate according to the winning status of the combination lottery. On the other hand, the 2nd AT, as shown in FIG. 12, ends when the number of net increases exceeds a predetermined number. There is no possibility that the processing ends without the number of sheets exceeding a predetermined number. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel more secure when playing at the second AT than when playing at the first AT.

Further, during the first AT, not only the net increase number but also the number of remaining games and the number of sets as specific history values are updated and displayed at the start timing of the game. Therefore, even if the net increase number is reduced by the number of bets at the start timing of the game during the first AT, it can be made inconspicuous.

Further, during the normal bonus, the AT continuation lottery shown at SB06 in FIG. 14 is performed, and after that, the AT zone is controlled by winning the AT continuation lottery. In the AT continuation lottery during the normal bonus, after the AT continuation lottery is won, an AT zone upgrade lottery is performed. Also, after the AT bonus ends, it is always controlled to the AT zone. Furthermore, during the AT bonus, as shown in SD05 of FIG. 16, an AT zone upgrade lottery is performed. Therefore, the importance of the second AT can be increased, and the expectation of being controlled by the second AT can be improved.

Further, the update of the net increase number counter is executed in the common net increase number calculation process shown in FIG. 17 regardless of whether it is during the first AT or the second AT. Further, in the processing for updating the number of net additions, etc. shown in FIG. 18, based on the value of the counter for the number of net additions updated in the processing for calculating the number of net additions, etc., the number of net additions is displayed in a manner corresponding to whether the first AT or the second AT is being performed. Update the number of sheets. Therefore, the processing load for calculating the net increase in the number of sheets can be reduced.

In addition, during the first AT, since the number of net additions after the start of the AT and including the number of net additions during the second AT controlled during the AT is displayed, the player is normally controlled as a bonus. It is possible to report the total net increase in the number of sheets after the AT is started. On the other hand, during the normal bonus and AT bonus, which are the 2nd AT, the display is focused on the number of net increases after the start of this bonus, so the player is notified of the number of net increases during this bonus. can.

Further, during the second AT, as shown by SE23 to SE27 in FIG. 18, there is no history information to be updated and displayed at the game start timing, and as shown by SE28 to SE31 in FIG. The number of net additions is updated and displayed at the end timing of . Therefore, it is possible to make (the timing of) the update display during the second AT easy to understand.

<Modification>
It should be considered that the above embodiments are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of equivalence to the scope of claims. The following are examples of modifications to the embodiments.

In the above-described embodiment, the net increase information corresponding to the net increase has been exemplified by the number of net increases to be added and updated along with the payout of medals. However, the net increase information is not limited to this, and may be the number of net increases that is subtracted and updated along with the payout of medals. For example, during the second AT in which the ending condition includes the net increase number, the net increase information may first display the net increase number that satisfies the end condition, and then subtract and update the net increase number as the medals are paid out. That is, as the net increase information, the remaining number of sheets up to the net increase number that satisfies the end condition may be displayed. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the net increase in the number of cards during the AT bonus in the second AT. FIG. 21 shows an example in which the AT bonus is controlled to 3 in which the net increase number of 50 is defined as the end condition. In FIG. 21, "LAST" is displayed in the upper left display area of the liquid crystal display 27. FIG. "LAST" indicates the remaining number of cards up to the net increase number at which the AT bonus ends.

FIG. 21(a) shows that when the AT bonus 3 is started, there are "50" cards remaining to the net increase number, which is the termination condition. FIG. 21(b) shows a display example when the start switch 19 is operated (start timing) after the number of bets (three) is set in the state shown in FIG. 21(a). At the start timing, the number of remaining sheets is not updated. Therefore, in FIG. 21(b), the remaining number of sheets shown in FIG. 21(a) is maintained.

FIG. 21(c) shows when the third stop operation is performed (end timing) in the game started in FIG. It shows a display example when At the end timing of one game, the number of remaining coins up to the final net increase is updated and displayed. Therefore, in FIG. 21(c), the remaining number of sheets is subtracted and updated to "43". The remaining number is calculated by subtracting the net increase number in the AT bonus 3 from the net increase number 50 at which the AT bonus 3 ends. Note that the net increase number in the AT bonus 3 is calculated by the same method as in the above-described embodiment.

FIG. 21(d) shows a display example when the start switch 19 is operated again (start timing) after the number of bets (three) is set. In FIG. 21(d), the remaining number of sheets shown in FIG. 21(c) is maintained. FIG. 21(e) shows a display example of the end screen when the AT bonus ends. As the end screen, the game result during the current AT bonus is displayed. In FIG. 21( e ), “Result GET: 55” is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 27 . As a result, it is notified that the net increase in the number of coins for this bonus was "55".

As described above, for an advantageous state in which the number of net increases is defined as the end condition, the net increase information is not limited to displaying the number of net increases that are updated with addition of medals. The remaining number of sheets to be played may be displayed. In the first AT in the above-described embodiment, since the number of net increases is not specified in the end conditions, the number of net increases to be added and updated as medals are paid out is displayed. By displaying the remaining number of sheets to be subtracted and updated with the payout, the difference between the 1st AT and the 2nd AT becomes clearer. can be prevented more reliably. The 1st AT may also be in an advantageous state in which the number of net increases is defined as the end condition. In this case, the remaining number of cards to be subtracted and updated as the medals are paid out is displayed as the net increase information even during the 1st AT. You may do so.

In the second AT of the above embodiment, an example of displaying only net increase information as history information has been described. However, in the second AT, other information may be displayed as history information in addition to net addition information. Other information may be, for example, the total number of medals paid out during the second AT, and the degree of expectation for AT continuation winning or AT zone upgrade in AT continuation lottery, upgrade lottery, etc. and so on. In this way, any other information displayed together with the net increase information during the second AT may be updated and displayed only at the game end timing in the same manner as the net increase information. In other words, there may be no information to be updated at the game start timing. As a result, even when a plurality of items (information) are displayed, it is possible to make (the timing of) the update display during the second AT easy to understand. In addition, the player's line of sight for the update display at the end timing of the game during the second AT can be dispersed among a plurality of items, making it difficult to pay attention to one value.

During the 2nd AT of the above-described embodiment, during the normal bonus 1 including not only the net increase number but also the number of games as the end condition, the net increase number in the normal bonus is updated and displayed from the start to the end. However, during the 2nd AT when the ending conditions include not only the number of net additions but also the number of games played, the number of net additions is updated and displayed until the number of net additions of the end conditions is reached, and after reaching the number of net additions of the end conditions. Alternatively, the net increase number may be fixedly displayed (not updated), and the remaining number of times up to the number of games played among the end conditions may be updated and displayed. In addition, during the second AT, in which the end condition includes not only the net increase number but also the number of games played, the net increase number and the number of medals paid out during the advantageous state are updated and displayed, and the net increase number among the end conditions is reached. After that, the number of net increases may be fixedly displayed (not updated), and only the number of medals paid out may be updated and displayed. Also in this case, any other information displayed together with the net increase information during the second AT may be updated and displayed only at the game end timing, like the net increase information.

The net increase in the number of normal bonuses 4, which has the lowest advantage among the second ATs in the above embodiment, is set to 40. On the other hand, AT zone 1 continues until the game is played 33 times, and the average net increase number per game is set to "1", so the expected average net increase number is "33". Therefore, it can be said that the 2nd AT including the normal bonus 4 has a higher possibility of acquiring more medals than the AT zone 1 among the 1st ATs. However, this is not the only option, and the second AT may have a higher possibility of winning more medals than the AT zone 3 of the first AT. For example, AT zone 3 continues until 33 games are played, and the average net increase number per game is set to "4", so the expected average net increase number is "132". Therefore, the net increase in the number of bonus cards having the lowest advantage among the second ATs may be set to, for example, "140". As a result, the degree of advantage of the second AT can be further improved, and the expectation of being controlled by the second AT can be improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the second AT has explained an example in which a transition is made when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped by a reel effect. However, if the second AT is in a state in which the player is expected to receive a certain level or more of profit according to customary practice in the field of gaming machines, the second AT may, for example, display the liquid crystal display 27 instead of or in addition to the reel effect. The state may be changed by displaying a symbol combination such as "777".

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which control is possible from a non-AT to the first AT via the second AT (normal bonus). However, the state transition is not limited to this, and may be controlled from a non-AT to the first AT without going through the second AT. It may be controllable.

During the ending of the first AT of the above-described embodiment, similarly to the second AT, the navigation effect may be always executed when the navigation target role is won. This can further improve the player's sense of superiority. Also, during the second AT, similar to the AT zone 3 of the first AT, the navigation effect is executed when the navigation target role is won so that the average net increase in the number of cards per game is "4". can be

The normal bonus and AT bonus as the second advantageous state in the above embodiment are started when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped, and the termination condition is established when at least the net increase number reaches a predetermined number. . However, if the normal bonus and the AT bonus are started when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped, the termination condition is not limited to this. may be established by exceeding a predetermined number. In this case, for example, during the normal bonus, the number of payouts during the normal bonus is displayed, after that, for example, during the AT zone, the net increase number after the end of the normal bonus is displayed, and further during the AT bonus, the AT bonus The payout number may be switched between the net increase number and the payout number according to the state of control so that the payout number is displayed in the middle. Further, the end condition of the normal bonus may be satisfied by the net increase in the number of coins, and the end condition of the AT bonus may be satisfied by the number of payouts. In this case, while the net increase number is displayed during the normal bonus, the payout number may be displayed during the AT bonus. Also, the end condition of the normal bonus may be satisfied by the payout number, and the end condition of the AT bonus may be established by the net increase number.

In the above embodiment, at the timing when the AT zone ends, the state corresponding to the result of the AT bonus lottery (AT bonus, AT rank determination zone, pullback zone, etc.) is described as an example, but not limited to this. , the corresponding state may be started after a predetermined premonitory period (for example, a period in which the game is played 5 to 10 times, etc.) after the end of the AT zone. In addition, during the sign period, an effect may be executed to arouse which state the control will be in, and when the AT bonus lottery is won, the AT bonus is shifted to without waiting for the end of the AT zone. You may do so. It should be noted that, when shifting to the AT bonus without waiting for the end of the AT zone, it is desirable that the AT zone of the next set is started after the end of the AT bonus.

The trigger for starting the net increase number calculation period in the above embodiment is not limited to being controlled by the normal bonus, for example, the first AT rank determination zone during the advantageous period may be started. It may be that an AT zone for the first time in is initiated. In this case, the number of net increases during the normal bonus will be counted and displayed as the number of net increases that is different from the number of net increases during AT, and the number of net increases in the first AT rank determination zone and after the AT zone will be calculated during the net increase number calculation period. It may be counted and displayed as the net increase number in the AT.

Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which the net increase number during the AT bonus is calculated by subtracting the correction value set in SE21 from the net increase number during the net increase number calculation period has been described. However, the method of counting the net increase in the AT bonus is not limited to this. A process for updating the net increase number counter dedicated to the AT bonus may be performed, and the net increase number during the AT bonus may be displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter dedicated to the AT bonus.

In the above embodiment, an example was explained in which the payout number is displayed as shown in FIG. However, not limited to this, during the 2nd AT, even if medals are paid out due to winning a small winning combination, the number of payouts may not be displayed, and the fact that there was a payout ( For example, only the message "GET") may be displayed.

In the above embodiment, the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is exemplified as the game start timing for updating and displaying the history information (including the number of net additions). However, the game start timing is not limited to this as long as it is related to the start of one game. It may be the timing at which an operation for setting the number (betting operation, inserting medals, etc.) is received. Also, as the game ending timing for updating and displaying the history information (including the number of net increases), the timing interlocked with the addition timing on the payout display 46 is exemplified. However, the end timing of the game is not limited to this as long as it is related to the end of one game. The timing at which one medal is paid out or the credit is added one by one according to the result, the timing at which it is detected that one medal has been paid out according to the result of the outcome judgment process, the outcome judgment process timing at which the third stop operation for stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R was received, timing at which the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R was actually stopped, and a small win It may be the timing of starting awarding of medals for winning a prize, the timing of completing awarding of medals for winning a minor role, or the like.

In the above embodiment, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is subtracted from the number of medals actually granted during the period from when the advantageous state such as 1st AT or 2nd AT is controlled until the series of advantageous states ends. An example of counting and displaying the number of medals as the number of net increases has been described. However, immediately after being controlled to an advantageous state such as the 1st AT or 2nd AT, the net increase may become negative depending on the bet number being set and the game result. Therefore, when displaying the number of net additions, the number of net additions will be "0" regardless of the number of bets set until the number of net additions counted after being controlled to an advantageous state such as the 1st AT or the 2nd AT becomes 1 or more. , and when the counted number of net additions reaches 1 or more, the number of net additions corresponding to the value of the count may be displayed. In other words, when the value of the net increase number counter is not equal to or greater than 1, "0" may be displayed as the net increase number and the fact that it is negative may not be displayed. Further, updating of the net increase number counter is started from a game in which a small winning combination is won after control to an advantageous state such as the first AT or the second AT is started, thereby updating the net increase number counter. Until the game is started, the net increase number may be displayed as "0" regardless of the number of bets set, and the fact that the net increase number is negative may not be displayed.

In the above embodiment, the example of updating and displaying the net increase number based on the value of the net increase number counter has been described at the end timing of the game, as shown in SE28 to SE31 in FIG. 18, regardless of the result of the game. However, at the end timing of the game, for example, only when a minor win has occurred, the process may be shifted to SE29 in FIG. 18, and the net increase number may be updated and displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter. .

In addition, when it is the end timing of the replay winning or the start timing of the game accompanying the replay winning, the displayed net increase number is not updated, and when medals are awarded at the end of the game, it is displayed. The current net increase number may be updated and displayed to the net increase number according to the bet amount set in the replay winning game and the awarded medals. Thus, regardless of whether it is during the 1st AT or the 2nd AT, the displayed net increase number can be updated at the end timing of the replay winning and at the start timing of the game associated with the replay winning. After that, at the end timing when the medals are given, the net increase number is updated and displayed in a manner corresponding to whether the first AT or the second AT is in progress. As a result, it is possible to prevent the update display of the net increase number from becoming complicated in relation to the replay winning.

In addition, at the end timing of the game in which the combination lottery was lost during the 1st AT and the 2nd AT, the update display based on the value of the net increase number counter is not performed (the display up to that point is maintained). When medals are awarded (small win), the number of net additions during the first AT and the number of net additions during the second AT may be updated and displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter (the processing shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 may be performed). can be achieved by executing Thus, at the end timing of the first AT and the second AT, the net increase number can be updated and displayed when medals are given, and the net increase number is not updated and displayed when medals are not given. For this reason, during the second AT, for example, while reducing the processing load by not performing useless processing such as updating display by subtracting the number of bets set at the start timing, the net increase number is reduced at the end timing. Since it is possible to prevent the player from putting it away, it is possible to prevent the player from having a sense of loss. The value of the net increase number counter is updated at SE03 of FIG. 17 based on the bet number setting. Therefore, it is possible to update and display an accurate net increase number in consideration of the number of bets set in each of the games in which the game is lost and the game in which medals are awarded.

An example has been described in which none of the history information is updated and displayed at the game start timing during the second AT in the above embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and predetermined history information such as the number of games played during the second AT may be updated and displayed at the start timing of the game during the second AT. Also, at the end timing of the game during the 2nd AT, an example of updating and displaying the number of net additions during the 2nd AT has been described. (Similar to the 1st AT, a series of net increase numbers) may be updated and displayed. Also, at the end timing of the game during the second AT, if the net increase number is updated and displayed, it is not limited to this. For example, the remaining payout number may not be updated and displayed. The payout number may be updated and displayed.

In the first AT of the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which history information such as the number of remaining games and the number of sets as well as the net increase number are updated and displayed at the start timing of a game. However, the history information updated at the start timing of the game is not limited to this as long as it includes the number of net increases. , the number of remaining games and the number of sets (for example, the number of games played during AT) may be updated and displayed. In this case, for example, the number of remaining games may be updated and displayed at the end timing of the game.

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which medals corresponding to the number of bets set upon winning a replay are not treated as given medals and do not affect increase or decrease of the net increase number counter. However, the medals corresponding to the number of bets set according to the replay win may be treated as awarded medals. In the net increase number calculation process, for example, when a replay win is made at the end timing of the game, the number of medals used for setting the bet amount for the next game is added to the value of the net increase number counter, and at the start timing of the game, the game is added. The number of medals used for setting the number of bets may be subtracted from the value of the net increase number counter. In addition, in the processing for updating the number of net increase numbers, etc., for example, when a replay win is made at the end timing of the game, the number of net increase numbers is updated and displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, and at the start timing of the game, the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter. The number of sheets may be updated and displayed.

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the number of net additions during the first AT and the number of net additions during the second AT are displayed based on the common value of the net increase number counter. However, a net increase number counter during AT (including during the bonus state controlled during AT) and a net increase number counter during the second AT are provided, and the value of the counter is updated according to the state, and during the first AT updates and displays the number of net additions based on the net addition number counter during AT (including during the bonus state controlled during AT), and during the 2nd AT, displays the net addition number based on the net addition number counter during the 2nd AT. You may make it update-display.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the sub-CPU 71 side calculates the net increase number during an advantageous state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. , and the sub CPU 71 may specify and display the net increase number based on the command.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18 and the like, an example of displaying the net increase in the number of net increases during the net increase in the number of calculation period in a predetermined manner has been described. However, the display mode of the net increase number may be changed according to the displayed net increase number. For example, until the number of net additions reaches a specific number (for example, "500"), the display mode of the number of net additions is displayed in a normal mode. may be displayed in a rainbow mode). Further, after the net increase number is once displayed in the special mode, the display in the special mode is maintained even if the net increase number displayed according to the progress of the game becomes less than the specified number. good too. As a result, after the number of net additions reaches the specific number, the special mode is displayed regardless of whether or not the number of net additions is less than the specific number. As a result, it is possible to grasp whether or not the net increase number has reached a specific number by whether or not the net increase number is displayed in a special mode. Even after that, it is possible to understand that the slot machine 1 is operating normally by displaying the net increase number in a special mode, and the slot machine 1 is distrusted. can be prevented.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the variable display section 13 includes three left variable display columns 10L to right variable display column 10R will be described. The game machine may have four or more variable display columns. Also, although the variable display unit 13 is configured by the reels 11L to 11R in the example shown, it is not limited to this, and may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a 7-segment LED. Moreover, although the example in which only one pay line is set for the variable display section 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of pay lines may be set.

1 slot machine, 11L, 11M, 11R reels, 14L, 14M, 14R reel motors, 21L, 21M, 21R stop switch, 27 liquid crystal display, 63 main control board, 73 sub control board.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game, and imparting game values according to the symbols when the variable display is stopped,
a role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine which of a plurality of roles including the awarding role associated with the awarding of the game value is won;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling one of a plurality of types of advantageous states that are advantageous to the player;
a net increase information display means for displaying net increase information corresponding to a net increase number obtained by subtracting a game value set as a bet number from a game value granted in accordance with the occurrence of the given combination during the advantageous state,
The plurality of types of advantageous states include a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state,
The net increase information display means is
During the first advantageous state, the net increase information corresponding to the bet amount set for the game is updated and displayed at the predetermined start timing for starting the game, and the predetermined end timing for ending the game is displayed. When it is, update and display the net increase information according to the gaming value given in the game,
During the second advantageous state, the net increase information is not updated and displayed at the start timing, and the number of bets set for the game and the game value given in the game at the end timing. Update display to the net increase information according to
Equipped with stop operation means for stopping the variable display,
The first advantageous state and the second advantageous state are respectively obtained when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a specific lottery result in which the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means. It is in a state where it is possible to notify an advantageous operation mode that is more advantageous for
The first advantageous state is a state controlled to one of a plurality of types of modes with different ratios of notifying the advantageous operation mode when the specific lottery result is obtained,
The second advantageous state is a gaming machine in which the advantageous operation mode is always notified when the specific lottery result is obtained. A gaming machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game, and imparting game values according to the symbols when the variable display is stopped,
a role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine which of a plurality of roles including the awarding role associated with the awarding of the game value is won;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling one of a plurality of types of advantageous states that are advantageous to the player;
a net increase information display means for displaying net increase information corresponding to a net increase number obtained by subtracting a game value set as a bet number from a game value granted in accordance with the occurrence of the given combination during the advantageous state,
The plurality of types of advantageous states include a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state,
The net increase information display means is
During the first advantageous state, the net increase information corresponding to the bet amount set for the game is updated and displayed at the predetermined start timing for starting the game, and the predetermined end timing for ending the game is displayed. When it is, update and display the net increase information according to the gaming value given in the game,
During the second advantageous state, the net increase information is not updated and displayed at the start timing, and the number of bets set for the game and the game value given in the game at the end timing. Update display to the net increase information according to
The advantageous state control means is
can be controlled to the first advantageous state after the control to the second advantageous state is completed;
A gaming machine that determines the degree of advantage for the player in the first advantageous state during the second advantageous state.

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