JP7321568B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, rotary game machines, which are a type of game machine, have been provided with an external centralized terminal plate and configured to be capable of outputting external signals, such as the rotary game machine described in Patent Document 1. there is something External signals output from rotary game machines include, for example, external signals output during BB (during so-called big bonus) and external signals output during AT (during so-called assist time). included. Devices that receive external signals output from game machines (for example, hall computers) are equipped with noise countermeasures so as not to erroneously detect noise as external signals. Some noise countermeasures are effective only when the output time of the input external signal exceeds a predetermined time.

JP 2017-144014 A

By the way, when noise countermeasures are taken, for example, when an external signal whose output time does not exceed a predetermined time is output from a game machine, the device that receives the external signal despite the AT is in progress. There is a possibility that the input external signal may be invalidated.

A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game executes signal output means for outputting an external signal, game state control means for controlling the game state, and stagnation control for stagnating the progress of the game. said game state includes a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous than said normal state; and said external signal controls at least said advantageous state. the advantageous state signal that is output when the vehicle is on, the advantageous state starts when a start condition is satisfied and ends when an end condition is satisfied, the end condition including a first end condition; and a second termination condition different from the first termination condition, wherein after the start condition is satisfied and the advantageous state starts, even before the first termination condition is satisfied, the 2. When the end condition is satisfied, the advantageous state ends, and the shortest playing time from the start to the end of one variation game is a time not exceeding a predetermined time, and two variation games When the game is played with the shortest playing time, the shortest time from the start of the first variation game to the end of the second variation game is the time exceeding the predetermined time, and the start condition is established. When the first end condition is met, the start condition is met and the advantageous state signal is output as the number of variable games executed after the start condition is met becomes a plurality of times. to the non-output state exceeds the predetermined time, and the start condition is satisfied and the advantageous state starts, the time from the start to the end of the variable game is the shortest game When it is time and the second termination condition is satisfied, the stagnation control is started and the advantageous state signal is maintained in the output state without being in the non-output state, so that the start condition is satisfied. Then, the time from when the advantageous state signal becomes an output state to when it becomes a non-output state exceeds the predetermined time , and either the first termination condition or the second termination condition is satisfied, and the advantageous state is established. When the start condition is satisfied after the variable game is executed a plurality of times after the end, the number of times of the variable game executed after either the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied is a plurality. As a result, the advantageous state signal is output after the predetermined time has passed since either the first termination condition or the second termination condition is satisfied and the advantageous state signal is not output. , when the time from the start to the end of the next variable game in which the first end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state ends is the shortest game time, and when the start condition is satisfied, When the stagnation control is started and the advantageous state signal is maintained in the non-output state instead of the output state, the first end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state signal becomes the non-output state before the predetermined The gist is that the advantageous state signal becomes an output state after the time has passed .

According to the present invention, an appropriate external signal can be output.

The front view which shows a slot machine typically. Enlarged view of the information display unit. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the operation aspect of a stop button. Explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between roles and prizes. Explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of the game state. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine. Flowchart showing a game progress main process. 4 is a timing chart showing an example of output time of an advantageous state signal when a first end condition is satisfied; FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing an example of output time of an advantageous state signal when a second termination condition is satisfied; FIG. FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing an example of non-output time of the advantageous state signal when an advantageous chance start condition is satisfied; FIG. FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing an example of non-output time of the advantageous state signal when an advantageous chance start condition is satisfied; FIG. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the display content of the production|presentation display apparatus during stagnation control when the start conditions in 2nd Embodiment are satisfied. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the display content of the production|presentation display apparatus during stagnation control when the 2nd end conditions in 2nd Embodiment are satisfied.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of a slot machine, which is a type of game machine, will be described below.
In this specification, the directions of up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from a player who plays a game on the slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a main cabinet 11 shaped like a square box. The main body cabinet 11 has an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 has a front door 12 that covers the opening of the main cabinet 11 . The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable/closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11 .

The slot machine 10 includes a production device group, which is an example of means capable of executing production. In the slot machine 10, the effect device group includes a decorative lamp 13, a speaker 14, and a effect display device 15 as effect devices. The decorative lamp 13 performs a light emission effect of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking a light emitter (not shown). The speaker 14 executes sound effects that output sounds such as sound effects, music, and voices of people and animals. The effect display device 15 executes a display effect of displaying an image simulating a character, letters, or the like. For example, the effect display device 15 is a liquid crystal or organic EL display. Although the production device group is provided on the front door 12 , it is not limited to this, and may be provided on a member different from the front door 12 . Further, the front door 12 is formed with a substantially rectangular display window 12a so that the player can visually recognize the inside of the machine.

The slot machine 10 has reel units 16 . The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 has a left reel 16a, a middle reel 16b, and a right reel 16c. The reels 16a to 16c are flat cylindrical members and are drums also called drums. A plurality of patterns are arranged in a row along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 16a to 16c. The pattern of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of patterns. For example, multiple types of patterns include a cherry pattern imitating a cherry, a watermelon pattern imitating a watermelon, a bell pattern imitating a bell, a seven pattern imitating the Arabic numeral 7, and a BAR imitating the character string "BAR". A pattern and a replay pattern imitating the character string "REPLAY" are included. The type of pattern may include a pattern imitating a predetermined character.

The reel unit 16 includes one or more actuators (not shown) capable of independently rotating and stopping the reels 16a-16c. For example, the actuator is a stepping motor. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel sensor SE1 that detects the rotational position of the left reel 16a, a middle reel sensor SE2 that detects the rotational position of the middle reel 16b, a right reel sensor SE3 that detects the rotational position of the right reel 16c, (see FIG. 6). In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c are rotated, the symbols visible through the display window 12a are displayed so as to vary, thereby executing a variable game. For example, the symbols are changed by rotating the reels 16a to 16c in the vertical direction. In this way, the slot machine 10 can execute a variable game with variable display of symbols.

A plurality of stop positions are set on the reels 16a to 16c as positions at which symbols are stopped so that the player can visually recognize them through the display window 12a. The plurality of stop positions on the reels 16a-16c include an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position. In the slot machine 10, a combination of stop positions selected one by one from among a plurality of stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c provides effective stop positions at which a combination of displayed symbols can be determined as winning. A combination of In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions forming a combination of valid stop positions is simply referred to as "valid line NL". In the present embodiment, the intermediate stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c form a straight effective line NL. Note that the effective line NL is not limited to this, and may be a straight line that slopes downward or upward, or may be V-shaped.

"Winning" as used herein means that a predetermined combination of symbols necessary for winning a prize is displayed. In the following description, a predetermined combination necessary for winning a prize may simply be referred to as a "win". Further, in this specification, "displayed" with respect to a predetermined combination of symbols means that the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line NL becomes the predetermined combination of symbols. In the following description, a combination of symbols stopped on the activated line NL may simply be referred to as a "stopped eye". The stopping eye in this embodiment corresponds to the game result of the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when a prize is won, a predetermined prize (profit) is given to the combination of displayed symbols. Combinations other than valid combinations of stop positions are invalid combinations of stop positions (so-called invalid lines) in which the combination of displayed symbols cannot be determined as winning. Although the details will be described later, the winning combination in the variable game is determined by an internal lottery (lottery combination). Hereinafter, the winning combination in the winning combination lottery may be simply referred to as "winning combination".

The slot machine 10 has a medal slot 17 for inserting game medals. The slot machine 10 has a medal selector (not shown) inside. The medal selector has an insertion sensor SE4 for detecting game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (see FIG. 6). The medal insertion slot 17 is an example of means or an operation section that can set the number of bets by inserting game medals. Here, the multiplication number will be explained. The slot machine 10 can perform one variation game by setting a predetermined number of bets. The number of bets (hereinafter referred to as the prescribed number of bets) with which one variable game can be played is two and three. That is, in the present embodiment, one variable game can be played by using two or three game medals. On the other hand, in this embodiment, it is impossible to play one variation game by using one game medal. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the minimum number of bets is 2, and the maximum number of bets is 3 among the numbers of bets that can be played in one variation game. In the following description, setting two game medals may be indicated as "two-game medal", and setting three game medals may be indicated as "three-game medal". Also, in the following description, setting the number of bets may be referred to as a "bet".

The slot machine 10 has a MAX bet button 18 . The MAX bet button 18 is an example of a means or an operation unit capable of operating to set the number of bets from internally stored credits with the maximum number of bets as the upper limit. The slot machine 10 has a checkout button 19. - 特許庁The checkout button 19 is an example of a means or operation unit that can be operated to pay back the game medals that have been bet or the internally stored credits.

The slot machine 10 has a start lever 20. - 特許庁The start lever 20 is an example of a means or an operating section capable of rotating the reels 16a to 16c, that is, operating to start a variable game. The slot machine 10 is configured so that a variable game can be started when the start lever 20 is operated in a state where the number of bets of 2 or 3 is set.

The slot machine 10 has a left stop button 21a, a middle stop button 21b, and a right stop button 21c. The stop buttons 21a to 21c correspond to the reels 16a to 16c, respectively, and are an example of a means or an operating section capable of performing a stop operation as a trigger for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels.

In the following description, in one variation game, the first stop operation using any one of the stop buttons 21a to 21c will be referred to as the first stop operation, and one of the remaining two stop buttons will be referred to as the first stop operation. The next stop operation using the button will be referred to as the second stop operation, and the final stop operation using the remaining one stop button will be referred to as the third stop operation.

The slot machine 10 has a medal payout port 22 for paying out game medals. The slot machine 10 has a tray 23 for receiving game medals paid out from a medal payout port 22. - 特許庁The slot machine 10 has a hopper unit inside (not shown). The hopper unit can store game medals and pays out the stored game medals from a medal payout opening 22. - 特許庁The game medals inserted from the medal slot 17 are stored in the hopper unit after passing through the medal selector.

The slot machine 10 has an external centralized terminal board 25 inside the machine. The external collective terminal plate 25 is configured to be capable of outputting a predetermined external signal. Although the details will be described later, the predetermined external signals include, for example, a medal insertion signal that is output when a variable game is started, and a medal payout signal that is output when a prize (profit) is awarded. , and signals related to the game state. A predetermined wire harness is used for the external centralized terminal board 25 to connect equipment such as a hall computer installed in a control room of a game hall, a data display (a so-called number lamp) installed in an island facility, and the like. is connected.

The slot machine 10 has an information display section 30 that can be viewed from outside the slot machine 10 . The information display section 30 is provided, for example, near the medal slot 17, the MAX bet button 18, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c that can be operated by the player to play the game.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the information display section 30 has an input possible display section 31 . The insertable display section 31 displays information that can specify whether game medals can be inserted. As a specific example, the insertable display section 31 lights up when it is possible to accept the insertion of game medals, and turns off when it is not possible to accept the insertion of game medals.

The information display section 30 has a replay display section 32 . The replay display unit 32 displays information that can specify whether replay is being set. As a specific example, the replay display section 32 lights up when the replay is being set, and turns off when the replay is not being set. As used herein, "replay" means a variation game that can be played without inserting game medals or consuming credits.

The information display section 30 has a weight display section 33 . The wait display section 33 displays information that can identify whether it is during the wait time. As a specific example, the wait display section 33 lights up when the wait time is in effect, and turns off when the wait time is not in progress. The wait time is a waiting time set so that the number of executions of the variable game per unit time does not exceed a predetermined specified number of times.

The information display section 30 has a bet display section 34 . The bet display unit 34 displays information that can identify the set number of bets. As a specific example, the bet display section 34 has three light emitters. Then, in the bet display section 34, the light emitter corresponding to the set number of bets lights up according to whether the set number of bets is one, two or three.

The information display section 30 has a credit display section 35 . In this embodiment, the credit display section 35 is a 7-segment display. The credit display section 35 can display a two-digit number with two seven-segment displays. The credit display unit 35 displays information capable of identifying the number of credits stored inside the slot machine 10 by lighting any combination of light emitters among the light emitters constituting the 7-segment display. display. Note that the credit display unit 35 may be called an 8-segment display.

The information display section 30 has a payout display section 36 . The payout display section 36 can display a two-digit numerical value by means of two 7-segment displays 37 and 38 . The display 37 is composed of seven display portions 37a to 37g and one dot display portion 37h. The display 38 is composed of seven display portions 38a to 38g and one dot display portion 38h. Note that the payout display unit 36 may be called an 8-segment display.

The payout display unit 36 illuminates an arbitrary combination of the display units 37a to 37g of the display unit 37 and the display units 38a to 38g of the display unit 38, so that the payout is performed when a prize is won. Displays information about the number of game medals. It should be noted that the number of game medals paid out upon occurrence of a prize is not limited to the number of game medals actually paid out from the medal payout port 22, but also the number of game medals added to the credits. It can also be said to be the number of game medals to be provided upon generation.

The payout display unit 36 is also used as a display unit for displaying operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating a winning combination. For example, the operation information is information that can specify at least one of the operation order (push order) and the operation timing (push position) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c in one variation game. The payout display unit 36 illuminates an arbitrary combination of the display units 37a to 37g of the display unit 37 and the display units 38a to 38g of the display unit 38, thereby generating a winning combination. Operation information that can specify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required for the operation is displayed.

Furthermore, the payout display section 36 is also used as a display section for displaying error information that can identify an error that has occurred in the slot machine 10 . For example, the error information is information that can specify that the game medals have accumulated in the medal selector, or information that can specify that the game medals in the hopper unit have run out. The payout display unit 36 lights an arbitrary combination of the display units 37a to 37g of the display unit 37 and the display units 38a to 38g of the display unit 38 to light an error that has occurred in the slot machine 10. Display identifiable error information.

Also, the payout display section 36 is also used as a display section for displaying information regarding the gaming state of the slot machine 10 . Although the details will be described later, the payout display section 36 displays information that can specify that the control is in the advantageous section by lighting the light emitter of the dot display section 37h of the display device 37 . The payout display section 36 lights up the light-emitting body of the dot display section 38h of the display 38, thereby displaying information that can be specified that the control is in an advantageous state.

As described above, the payout display unit 36 can display information about games. In other words, the payout display unit 36 can execute a game-related notification. The payout display section 36 is configured to be visible from the outside of the slot machine 10 . Therefore, for example, a player or an administrator of the slot machine 10 can recognize a game-related notification by visually recognizing the payout display section 36 . The payout display unit 36 corresponds to game notification means. In this embodiment, the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 corresponds to the specific notification portion. In this embodiment, the display sections 37a to 37g of the display device 37 and the display sections 38a to 38g of the display device 38 correspond to non-specific notification sections. That is, the payout display section 36 is configured with a plurality of notification sections including a specific notification section and a non-specific notification section.

As shown in FIG. 3, the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be pressed in a total of six ways from first to sixth. For example, the first pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21a to 21c so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 16a→middle reel 16b→right reel 16c. In FIG. 3, when indicating the pressing order, the left stop button 21a is abbreviated as "left", the middle stop button 21b as "middle", and the right stop button 21c as "right". For example, the first pressing order is indicated as "left, middle, right." Also, FIG. 3 shows reels whose rotation is stopped by the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. For example, in the case of the first push order, the left reel 16a is stopped by the first stop operation, the middle reel 16b is stopped by the second stop operation, and the right reel 16c is stopped by the third stop operation. indicates that

The payout display unit 36 displays operation information that can specify the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The payout display unit 36 displays "o1" as operation information that can specify the first pressing order. As a specific example, when the operation information capable of specifying the first pressing order is displayed, the display portions 37c, 37d, 37e, and 37g of the display 37 are lit. On the other hand, the display portions 37a, 37b, and 37f of the display 37 are extinguished. Note that the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 continues to be lit when it is lit, and continues to be extinguished when it is not lit, regardless of the display of the operation information. Moreover, when the operation information that can specify the first pressing order is displayed, the display portions 38b and 38c of the display device 38 are lit. On the other hand, the display portions 38a, 38d, 38e, 38f, and 38g of the display 38 are turned off. Note that the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 continues to be lit when it is lit, and continues to be extinguished when it is not lit, regardless of the display of the operation information. Similarly, the payout display unit 36 displays "o2" as operation information capable of identifying the second pressing order, and displays "o3" as operation information capable of specifying the third pressing order. Further, the payout display unit 36 displays "o4" as operation information capable of specifying the fourth pressing order, displays "o5" as operation information capable of specifying the fifth pressing order, and specifies the sixth pressing order. "o6" is displayed as possible operation information. In the present embodiment, notification of operation information capable of specifying the pressing order (operation order) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c corresponds to operation auxiliary notification. Then, the operation assistance notification is executed in the non-specific notification section.

Next, the relationship between the winning combination (combination of symbols) and the prize will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 has payout combinations in which payout of game medals is determined as a prize. The number of game medals to be paid out is predetermined according to the payout combination and the number of bets. For example, the payout combination includes a cherry combination, a watermelon combination, a bell combination, and a bell spill combination. For example, as an example of a prize when a variable game is played with a 2-coin wager, a 2-coin payout is determined for all payout combinations. In addition, as an example of a prize when a variable game is played with three prizes, two prizes are paid out for the role of Cherry, four for Watermelon, fifteen for Bell, and two for Spilled Bell. Determined. In the following description, a symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line NL when a cherry combination is won is referred to as a "cherry stop point". A symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line NL when the watermelon combination is won is referred to as a "watermelon stop point". A symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line NL when the bell combination is won is referred to as a "bell stop point". A symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line NL when the winning combination of the bell is to be spilled is referred to as a "bell spilling stop point".

The slot machine 10 is provided with a replay combination (replay combination) in which a replay is determined as a prize. When a replay is awarded when a variable game is played with a double stake, the variable game with a double stake can be played again without inserting game medals or consuming credits. Incidentally, if a replay is granted when a variable game with a 2-coin stake is played, a variation game with a 3-coin stake cannot be played in the next variation game. When a replay is given when a variable game is played with a 3-coin wager, the variable game with a 3-coin wager can be played again without inserting game medals or consuming credits. Incidentally, if a replay is given when a variable game with a 3-coin stake is played, a variation game with a 2-coin stake cannot be played in the next variation game. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line NL when the replay combination wins is referred to as a "replay stop point".

The slot machine 10 has a plurality of game states.
As shown in FIG. 5, the game states include a first normal state, a second normal state, an advantageous state, and a chance state. In the following description, the first normal state and the second normal state may be collectively referred to as the normal state. Although specifically described later, the advantageous state is an AT (so-called assist time) state, which is a game state that is more advantageous than the normal state.

When the slot machine 10 is in the first normal state and the conditions for shifting to the advantageous section are satisfied, the slot machine 10 shifts to the second normal state. At this time, the slot machine 10 shifts from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section. Here, the advantageous section is a section that is more likely to transition to an advantageous state than the non-advantageous section. In addition, the advantageous section is a section in which it is permitted to display operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating a winning combination. On the other hand, the non-advantageous section is a section in which it is prohibited to display operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating a winning combination. In the present embodiment, the condition for shifting to the advantageous section is established when any payout combination is won in the combination lottery. The advantageous section is a section that is more advantageous than the non-advantageous section.

In the slot machine 10, in the second normal state, if the condition for starting the advantageous state in the second normal state (hereinafter referred to as the normal advantageous starting condition) is met, the slot machine 10 shifts to the advantageous state. At this time, the slot machine 10 is continuously controlled to the advantageous section. A normally favorable starting condition is an example of a starting condition.

In the slot machine 10, when the advantageous state end condition (hereinafter referred to as the first end condition) is satisfied, the state is shifted to the chance state. At this time, the slot machine 10 is continuously controlled to the advantageous section. The first termination condition is an example of an termination condition.

When the slot machine 10 is in the chance state and the condition for starting the advantageous state in the chance state (hereinafter referred to as the advantageous chance start condition) is established, the slot machine 10 shifts to the advantageous state. A chance favorable starting condition is an example of a starting condition. At this time, the slot machine 10 is continuously controlled to the advantageous section. On the other hand, when the slot machine 10 is in the chance state and the condition for ending the chance state (hereinafter referred to as the chance end condition) is met, the slot machine 10 shifts to the first normal state. At this time, the slot machine 10 shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section.

The condition for transitioning to the advantageous section, the normal advantageous start condition, the first end condition, the chance advantageous start condition, and the chance end condition will be described later in detail. In the slot machine 10, the chance advantageous start condition is more likely to be established than the normal advantageous start condition. That is, in the present embodiment, the probability of transitioning to the advantageous state in the chance state is higher than the probability of transitioning to the advantageous state in the second normal state.

When the slot machine 10 is in any one of the second normal state, the advantageous state, and the chance state and the condition for ending the advantageous section (hereinafter referred to as the second ending condition) is met, the slot machine 10 shifts to the first normal state. do. At this time, the slot machine 10 shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. The second termination condition is an example of termination conditions. In this embodiment, there are multiple second termination conditions. Specifically, the second end condition is met when the chance end condition is not met during the period from the transition to the advantageous section to the end of the game upper limit number (1500 times as an example) of the variable game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of variable games executed without transitioning to the non-advantageous section reaches "1500" corresponding to the game upper limit number, the second end condition is met. Also, the second end condition is satisfied when the number of game medals acquired after shifting to the advantageous section reaches the upper limit number of game media (2400 as an example). That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of game medals awarded without transitioning to the non-advantageous section in the advantageous section reaches "2400" corresponding to the upper limit number of game media, the second termination condition is established. do. In the present embodiment, the number of acquired game medals is the number of game medals paid out when a prize is won minus the number of game medals used to execute the variable game. Thus, the second end condition of the present embodiment is that the number of variable games executed in the advantageous interval reaches the game upper limit number, or the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous interval reaches the game medium upper limit number. established by

As described above, the advantageous state starts when the normal advantageous start condition is met. Also, the advantageous state starts when the chance advantageous start condition is satisfied. That is, the starting conditions for the advantageous state include normal favorable starting conditions and chance favorable starting conditions. Then, the advantageous state ends when the first end condition is satisfied. Also, the advantageous state ends when the second end condition is met. That is, there are a first termination condition and a second termination condition as termination conditions for the advantageous state.

The slot machine 10 has multiple indication states.
As shown in FIG. 5, the multiple indication states include a non-AT state and an AT state. The non-AT state and the AT state differ in the presence/absence of display of operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating a winning combination, or in the display probability of the operation information.

In the present embodiment, in the AT state, operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating a winning combination is displayed. On the other hand, in the non-AT state, the display of operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating a winning combination is not displayed. For this reason, the AT state is a state in which the player is provided with an advantageous benefit of displaying operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. In the non-AT state, operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination is displayed at a low probability, while in the AT state, the operation information is displayed. may be displayed at a higher probability than in the non-AT state. However, as described above, the non-advantageous section is a section in which it is prohibited to display operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating a winning combination. Therefore, at least in the first normal state, operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating a winning combination is not displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the AT state, when a variable game is played with three bets, operation information is displayed that can specify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary to generate a winning combination. is done. On the other hand, in the AT state, when a variable game is played with two bets, operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating a winning combination is not displayed.

In the slot machine 10, instruction states corresponding to game states are predetermined. The slot machine 10 is controlled to the non-AT state when it is in the first normal state. The slot machine 10 is controlled to the non-AT state when it is in the second normal state. The slot machine 10 is controlled to the AT state when it is in an advantageous state. The slot machine 10 is controlled to a non-AT state when it is in the chance state. In the slot machine 10, the instruction state can be changed along with the change of the game state. The slot machine 10 maintains the non-AT state even after shifting from the first normal state to the second normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the second normal state is changed to the advantageous state, the non-AT state is changed to the AT state. In the slot machine 10, when the advantage state is changed to the chance state, the AT state is changed to the non-AT state. In the slot machine 10, when the chance state is changed to the advantageous state, the non-AT state is changed to the AT state. The slot machine 10 maintains the non-AT state even after shifting from the second normal state to the first normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the advantageous state shifts to the first normal state, the AT state shifts to the non-AT state. The slot machine 10 maintains the non-AT state even after shifting from the chance state to the first normal state. Thus, when it is in an advantageous state, it is controlled to the AT state. On the other hand, when it is in the first normal state, the second normal state, and the chance state, it is controlled to the non-AT state. Therefore, the advantageous state is a game state that is more advantageous than the first normal state, the second normal state, and the chance state. As described above, the game state of this embodiment includes the normal state (the first normal state and the second normal state) and the advantageous state that is more advantageous than the normal state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41 inside the machine. The main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are connected so that one-way communication from the main board 40 to the sub-board 41 is possible. The main board 40 performs various processes related to the progress of the game, and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The sub-board 41 performs various processes related to the execution of effects based on control signals output by the main board 40 . For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 13 , a sound effect by the speaker 14 , and a display effect by the effect display device 15 .

The main board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a capable of executing a predetermined program, a main ROM 40b capable of reading data, and a main RWM 40c capable of reading and writing data. The main ROM 40b stores a predetermined program executed by the main CPU 40a, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. The main RWM 40c stores various data that are appropriately rewritten while the slot machine 10 is operating. Flags, counters, and timers, in addition to the number of credits and multipliers described above, are examples of data stored by the main RWM 40c.

The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a so-called "hardware random number" by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number every predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main CPU 40a generates the random number every predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a so-called "software random number" by updating the value of the random number.

The main board 40 is connected to the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and the insertion sensor SE4. The main CPU 40a can input detection signals output by the sensors SE1 to SE4 via ports (not shown). The main board 40 is connected to the actuators of the reels 16a-16c. The main CPU 40a can individually control the rotation and stoppage of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown).

The main board 40 is connected to the MAX bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a-21c. The main CPU 40a can input detection signals output when the MAX bet button 18, the checkout button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated via ports (not shown). The main board 40 is connected to the information display section 30 . The main CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display section 30 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main CPU 40 a is connected to the external common terminal board 25 . The main CPU 40a can be controlled to output a predetermined external signal from the output terminal of the external common terminal board 25 to the device. In this embodiment, the external collective terminal board 25 corresponds to signal output means for outputting an external signal.

The main board 40 is connected to the setting device 50 . The main CPU 40a is configured to receive a detection signal output when the setter 50 is operated via a port (not shown). The setting device 50 is configured to be operable by using a predetermined key. In the following description, "the setting device 50 is operated" means that the setting device 50 is operated using a predetermined key. The setting device 50 is provided on the rear side (back side) of the front door 12 . The main board 40 is connected to the setting button 51 . The main CPU 40a can input a detection signal output when the setting button 51 is operated via a port (not shown). The setting button 51 is provided on the rear side (back side) of the front door 12 .

In the slot machine 10, setting values can be set by operating the setter 50 when power supply is started. The setting values are configured in a plurality of stages, and any setting value can be selected from the plurality of setting values by operating the setting button 51 . The setting values in this embodiment include "1" to "6", and any one of "1" to "6" can be set as the setting value. The slot machine 10 is controlled to a set value changeable state in which the set value can be changed by operating the setter 50 when power supply is started. In the slot machine 10, by operating the setting button 51 in the setting value changeable state, the setting value selected as the setting value to be set can be changed step by step. In the slot machine 10, the set value selected when the start lever 20 is operated in the set value changeable state is set as the set value.

In the slot machine 10, various lotteries are performed under winning probabilities based on set values. In the slot machine 10, the advantage differs according to the set value, and the expected value of the payout rate also differs. For example, in the slot machine 10, the winning probability of the payout combination in the combination lottery differs according to the set value. As a result, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the transition condition to the advantageous section is satisfied differs according to the set value. In the slot machine 10, the conditions for shifting to the advantageous section are set in the order of setting value "1"<setting value "2"<setting value "3"<setting value "4"<setting value "5"<setting value "6". is likely to be established. Further, for example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the normal advantageous start condition is met differs depending on the set value. In the slot machine 10, the normal advantageous start condition is established in the order of setting value "1"<setting value "2"<setting value "3"<setting value "4"<setting value "5"<setting value "6". likely to do so. Further, for example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the favorable chance start condition is met differs depending on the set value. In the slot machine 10, the favorable chance start conditions are established in the order of setting value "1"<setting value "2"<setting value "3"<setting value "4"<setting value "5"<setting value "6". likely to do so. With such a configuration, in the slot machine 10, in the order of setting value "1"<setting value "2"<setting value "3"<setting value "4"<setting value "5"<setting value "6", The probability of being controlled in an advantageous state is high, and the advantage is high. As described above, in the slot machine 10, the set value "1"<the set value "2"<the set value "3"<the set value "4"<the set value "5"<the set value "6". The expected value of the rate is high, and the advantage is high.

Of the lottery tables stored in the main ROM 40b, the winning lottery table and the winning numbers used for the winning lottery for determining a winning number from among a plurality of winning numbers will now be described.

First, the winning number will be explained. The winning number of the present embodiment is information in which one or a combination of symbols is defined as a combination of symbols that can be displayed (derived) in the variable game. In other words, the winning number is a conditional device identifier (ID) in which one or a plurality of winning combinations are determined as possible winning combinations in the variable game.

The slot machine 10 has a plurality of winning numbers including winning numbers 01-09.
For winning number 01, a cherry combination is determined as a combination that can be won in the variable game. When the winning number 01 is won and each of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is operated to stop at a pressed position (hereinafter referred to as a cherry pressed position) where the cherry symbol can be stopped on the activated line NL, Regardless of the pressing order, the reels are stopped so that the cherry combination wins. On the other hand, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are stopped at a pressing position different from the cherry pressing position, regardless of the pressing order, the reels are stopped so that the combination of cherry spilled symbols is derived. Note that in the slot machine 10, no prize is awarded even if a combination of spilled cherry symbols is derived.

Winning number 02 is determined to be a watermelon combination as a winning combination in the variable game. When the winning number 02 is won and each of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is pressed at a position where the watermelon pattern can be stopped on the activated line NL (hereinafter referred to as watermelon push position), Regardless of the pressing order, the reels are stopped so that the watermelon role wins. On the other hand, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are stopped at a push position different from the watermelon push position, the reels are stopped so that a watermelon spilled symbol combination is derived regardless of the push order. In the slot machine 10, even if a combination of watermelon spilled symbols is derived, no prize is awarded.

For winning numbers 03 to 08, a bell combination and a bell spilling combination are determined as possible winning combinations in the variation game. If any one of the winning numbers 03 to 08 is won, and the stop operation (hereinafter referred to as the bell role operation mode), the reels are stopped so that the bell combination wins regardless of the pressing position. On the other hand, when a stop operation (hereinafter referred to as an operation mode of the bell spilling combination) is performed in a pressing order different from the above one pressing order, the reels are rotated so that the bell spilling combination wins regardless of the pressing position. be stopped.

When winning number 03 is stopped in the first pressing order, the reels are stopped so that the bell combination wins. When winning number 04 is stopped in the second pressing order, the reels are stopped so that the bell combination wins. When winning number 05 is stopped in the third pressing order, the reels are stopped so that the bell combination wins. When winning number 06 is stopped in the fourth pressing order, the reels are stopped so that the bell combination wins. When winning number 07 is stopped in the fifth pressing order, the reels are stopped so that the bell combination wins. When winning number 08 is stopped in the sixth pressing order, the reels are stopped so that the bell combination wins.

For winning number 09, a replay combination is determined as a winning combination in the variable game. When the winning number 09 is won, the reels are stopped so that the replay combination wins regardless of the pressing order and pressing position.

Next, the combination lottery table will be described.
The slot machine 10 has a plurality of winning lottery tables. The role lottery table includes a role lottery table for when a variable game is played with a two-coin stake and a role lottery table when a variable game is played with a three-coin stake.

In the combination lottery table, a judgment value is associated with each of a plurality of winning numbers as numerical data for judging whether or not to win (hereinafter referred to as winning judgment). In winning determination, when the value obtained by subtracting the determination value from the value of the random number for the combination lottery is a negative value, it is determined to be winning. If the value obtained by subtracting the determination value from the value of the random number for the combination lottery does not become a negative value, the calculated value is used to determine whether the next winning number will be won. Each judgment value is predetermined according to the multiplier, the set value, and the winning number.

In the combination lottery table, the order for determining whether or not to win is determined for each winning number. In this embodiment, the winning determination is performed in ascending order of the winning numbers (winning number 01→winning number 02→...→winning number 09). It should be noted that if no winning number (role) is won, it is a so-called "lost".

In the slot machine 10, winning number 01 (cherry role) is set in the order of setting value “1”<setting value “2”<setting value “3”<setting value “4”<setting value “5”<setting value “6”. ) is set so that the probability of winning is high. Also, in the slot machine 10, winning number 02 ( The determination value is set so that the probability of winning the role of watermelon is high. Also, in the slot machine 10, winning numbers 03 to The determination values are set so that the winning probabilities of 08 (the bell combination and the bell spill combination) are respectively high.

Therefore, the slot machine 10 sets the prize giving probability in the order of setting value "1"<setting value "2"<setting value "3"<setting value "4"<setting value "5"<setting value "6". becomes higher. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the order of setting value "1"<setting value "2"<setting value "3"<setting value "4"<setting value "5"<setting value "6" is given to the player. configured to your advantage.

With the same set value, when the variation game is played with 3 coins, the probability of winning the winning number 01 (cherry role) is higher than when the variation game is played with 2 coins. A judgment value is set. In addition, with the same set value, when the variation game is played with the 3-coin stake, the winning probability of winning number 02 (watermelon role) is higher than when the variation game is played with the 2-coin stake. The judgment value is set as follows. In addition, with the same set value, when the variation game is played with 3 bets, the winning numbers 03 to 08 (Bell role and bell spilling role) are higher than when the variation game is played with 2 bets. The determination value is set so that each of the winning probabilities of . As described above, when the variation game is played with the 3-bet wager, two more game medals are paid out when the watermelon role wins compared to when the variation game is played with the 2-beam wager. In addition, when the variable game is played with a three-bet wager, 13 more game medals are paid out when the bell combination wins compared to when the variable game is played with a two-beam wager.

Therefore, although the slot machine 10 is capable of playing a variable game with a 2-ply or 3-ply bet, the probability of awarding a prize is increased by playing a variable game with a 3-price bet instead of a 2-price bet. In addition, when the payout combination wins, the payout of game medals tends to increase. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is arranged to be advantageous to the player by playing a variable game with three bets. In addition, the winning probability of winning numbers 03 to 08 (bell and bell spilling) in this embodiment is about 1/12. For this reason, in the present embodiment, about 1/2 wins the bell combination and the bell spill combination.

The sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-CPU 41a capable of executing a predetermined program, a sub-ROM 41b capable of reading data, and a sub-RWM 41c capable of reading and writing data. The secondary ROM 41b stores a predetermined program executed by the secondary CPU 41a, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-ROM 41b stores light-emitting effect data used for executing the light-emitting effect. The sub ROM 41b stores audio effect data used for executing the audio effect. The secondary ROM 41b stores display effect data used for execution of the display effect. The secondary RWM 41c stores various data rewritten as appropriate during operation of the slot machine 10. FIG. Flags, counters, and timers are examples of data stored by the secondary RWM 41c.

The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a so-called "hardware random number" by mounting a random number generating circuit that updates the value of the random number every predetermined period on the sub-board 41. It may be generated as a so-called "software random number" by updating the value of the random number.

The sub-board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 13 , the speaker 14 and the effect display device 15 . The sub CPU 41a can control the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, processing executed by the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 will be described.
When the setting device 50 is operated with the start of power supply to the slot machine 10, the main CPU 40a puts the setting value in a changeable state. In the setting value changeable state, the main CPU 40a changes the setting value selected as the setting value to be set by one step each time the setting button 51 is operated. Then, when the start lever 20 is operated, the main CPU 40a sends information (hereinafter referred to as setting value information) that can specify the setting value as the setting value for setting the setting value selected at that time. It is stored in the RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a also stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a set value command) that can specify the set set value in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 by information output processing executed as timer interrupt processing. As described above, the slot machine 10 sets any one of a plurality of types of setting values by operating the setting device 50, the setting button 51, and the start lever 20 when power supply is started. configured as possible.

The game progress main process executed by the main CPU 40a will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 7, the game progress main process is a series of processes for executing a variable game and awarding prizes.

In the game progress main process, the main CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main CPU 40a erases or updates a predetermined storage area in the main RWM 40c. Next, the main CPU 40a starts accepting the number of medals to be wagered (the number of bets) (step S102). The main CPU 40a determines whether or not it is the replay operation time (replay is being set) (step S103). The time of replay operation corresponds to the time when replay is provided. If it is not the replay operation (step S103: NO), the main CPU 40a performs medal management processing for setting the number of bets (bet number) in the current variation game (step S104). When a multiplier is set in the medal management process, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a multiplier setting command) that can specify that the multiplier is set in the output buffer. It should be noted that it is possible to specify the set multiplier from the multiplier setting command.

In the medal management process, when game medals are inserted into the medal slot 17 and a detection signal is input from the insertion sensor SE4, the main CPU 40a can increase the number of bets. Specifically, the main CPU 40a increases the bet number when game medals are inserted into the medal slot 17 in a state where the set bet number is less than the maximum bet number. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not increase the number of bets when game medals are inserted into the medal slot 17 in a state where the number of bets set is the maximum number of bets. In this case, the main CPU 40a increases the number of credits by the number of inserted game medals. When the number of credits exceeds the upper limit (50 as an example), the main CPU 40a prevents the game medals inserted into the medal slot 17 from being accumulated in the hopper unit, Return game medals from

Also, in the medal management process, the main CPU 40a can increase the number of bets when a detection signal output when the MAX bet button 18 is operated is input. Specifically, the main CPU 40a can increase the number of bets when the number of credits is 1 or more in a state where the number of bets that has been set is less than the maximum number of bets. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not increase the number of bets when the MAX bet button 18 is operated in a state where the number of bets set is the maximum number of bets. Also, when the number of credits is 0, the main CPU 40a does not increase the multiplier.

When increasing the number of bets based on the operation of the MAX bet button 18, the main CPU 40a increases the number of bets only when the number of bets reaches the maximum number. Specifically, when the set number of bets is less than the maximum number of bets and the sum of the set number of bets and the number of credits is greater than or equal to the maximum number of bets, the main CPU 40a is operated, the number of multiplications is increased so that the number of multiplications reaches the maximum number of multiplications (three cards). On the other hand, when the sum of the set number of bets and the number of credits is less than the maximum number of bets, the main CPU 40a does not increase the number of bets even if the MAX bet button 18 is operated. For example, the main CPU 40a does not increase the bet number even if the MAX bet button 18 is operated when the number of credits is less than 3 when the set bet number is 0. When the multiplication number is increased, the main CPU 40a subtracts the number of credits stored in the main RWM 40c by the increase.

In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured such that the maximum number of bets (three) is set by operating the MAX bet button 18 . However, in the slot machine 10, it is also possible to set the minimum number of bets (two) by inserting game medals into the medal slot 17. FIG. The main CPU 40a controls the bet display section 34 according to the set number of bets. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the credit display section 35 according to the number of credits stored in the main RWM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the medal management process.

The main CPU 40a sets the bet number (bet number) in the current variable game when the replay operation is activated (step S103: YES) or when the medal management process is completed. It is determined whether or not it matches the number X (step S105). It should be noted that the main CPU 40a sets the bet number of the previous variation game to the main RWM 40c as the bet number of the current variation game when it is the time of the replay operation (step S103: YES). As described above, the prescribed bet number X in this embodiment is 2 or 3 regardless of the gaming state.

If the multiplier does not match the specified multiplier X (step S105: NO), the main CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. That is, in the process of step S105, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the variable game can be started. On the other hand, if the number of bets in the current variable game matches the prescribed number of bets X (step S105: YES), the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the start lever 20 has been operated (start operation) (step S106).

In the process of step S106, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a detection signal is input from the start lever 20. FIG. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not input from the start lever 20, the main CPU 40a makes a negative determination. If the start operation has not been accepted (step S106: NO), the main CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. On the other hand, if the start operation has been accepted (step S106: YES), the main CPU 40a performs a first stagnation process (step S107).

In the first stagnation process, the main CPU 40a may execute stagnation control. The stagnation control in the present embodiment is control to stagnate (so-called freeze) the progress of the game. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not either the normal advantageous starting condition or the chance advantageous starting condition is established. If neither the normal advantageous start condition nor the chance advantageous start condition is satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the first stagnation process without executing the stagnation control. On the other hand, if either the normal advantageous start condition or the chance advantageous start condition is satisfied, the main CPU 40a executes stagnation control. That is, the main CPU 40a executes stagnation control when shifting from the second normal state to the advantageous state. Further, the main CPU 40a executes stagnation control when shifting from the chance state to the advantageous state. In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a corresponds to stagnation control means for executing stagnation control.

When the stagnation control is started in the first stagnation process, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first stagnation start command) that can specify the start of the stagnation control in the output buffer. When the stagnation control is started, the main CPU 40a measures the execution time of the stagnation control, and ends the stagnation control when the execution time of the stagnation control reaches a predetermined stagnation time (eg, 2000 ms). When ending the stagnation control, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first stagnation end command) that can specify the end of the stagnation control in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the first stagnation process.

After completing the first stagnation process, the main CPU 40a performs a start process (step S108). In the start process, the main CPU 40a shifts the game state. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal advantageous start condition is satisfied in the second normal state. When the normal advantageous start condition is satisfied, the main CPU 40a shifts from the second normal state to the advantageous state. When the normal advantageous start condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the chance advantageous start condition is satisfied in the chance state. When the chance advantageous start condition is satisfied, the main CPU 40a shifts from the chance state to the advantageous state.

When the main CPU 40a makes a transition from either the second normal state or the chance state to the advantageous state, the main RWM 40c stores information (hereinafter referred to as "advantageous state information") that can specify that the control is in the advantageous state. . Thereby, the slot machine 10 is controlled in an advantageous state. Further, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as "advantageous state command") that can specify that the control is in an advantageous state in the output buffer. Further, the main CPU 40a controls so that the light emitter of the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 is lit. It should be noted that the main CPU 40a controls such that the light-emitting body of the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 continues to light up until the transition from the advantageous state to a game state different from the advantageous state. In the slot machine 10, by visually recognizing the dot display portion 38h of the display 38, it is possible to specify that the control is in an advantageous state. In the present embodiment, lighting of the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 corresponds to a specific notification of an advantageous state. In this way, the payout display unit 36 can be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine, and can execute specific notification. Specific notification is performed in the specific notification section. Then, the specific notification is executed at least when the control is in an advantageous state.

After lighting the dot display portion 38h of the display 38, the main CPU 40a outputs an external signal (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous state signal) from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25, which can specify that the control is in an advantageous state. ) is output (turned on). It should be noted that the main CPU 40a controls to continuously output the advantageous state signal until the transition from the advantageous state to a game state different from the advantageous state is made. In other words, the main CPU 40a controls the advantageous state signal to maintain the output state (ON state) until the transition from the advantageous state to a game state different from the advantageous state. Thus, the external signal of this embodiment includes at least the advantageous state signal output when the control is in the advantageous state. Then, the advantageous state signal becomes an output state after the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 lights up (after the specific notification starts).

In the start process, if the chance advantageous start condition has not been satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the first end condition has been satisfied in the advantageous state. If the first end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 40a shifts from the advantageous state to the chance state. If the first end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the start process.

The main CPU 40a controls so as not to output the advantageous state signal when shifting from the advantageous state to the chance state. The main CPU 40a controls so that the advantageous state signal is maintained in the non-output state (off state) until the transition to the advantageous state is made again.

After setting the advantageous state signal to the non-output state, the main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store information (hereinafter referred to as chance state information) that can specify that the chance state is controlled. Thereby, the slot machine 10 is controlled to the chance state. Further, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a chance state command) that can specify that the chance state is controlled in the output buffer. Further, the main CPU 40a controls so that the light emitter of the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 is extinguished. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the start process. In this manner, the advantageous state signal becomes non-output state before the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 is extinguished (before the specific notification ends). It should be noted that the main CPU 40a controls so that the light-emitting body of the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 is continuously extinguished until the state is shifted to the advantageous state again. In the slot machine 10, by visually recognizing the dot display portion 38h of the display 38, it is possible to specify that the control is not in an advantageous state.

By the way, when the condition for shifting to the advantageous section is established, processing for shifting the game state is performed in the later-described advantageous state processing (step S122). Further, when the second end condition is satisfied, a process of shifting the game state is performed in the later-described advantageous zone transition process (step S125). In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a corresponds to game state control means for controlling the game state.

After finishing the start process, the main CPU 40a performs a winning lottery process for determining a winning number as a winning lottery (step S109). In the winning lottery process, the main CPU 40 a acquires the random number for the winning lottery generated by the main board 40 . The main CPU 40a refers to the set value information and identifies the set value. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to the combination lottery table corresponding to the number of bets. The main CPU 40a subtracts the determination value of the winning number defined in the combination lottery table for each set value from the acquired random number for the combination lottery, and repeatedly determines whether or not the winning number is determined as determined in the combination lottery table. It is determined whether any of the selected winning numbers wins or whether none of the winning numbers wins (so-called loses).

When any winning number is won, the main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store a control flag (hereinafter referred to as a winning flag) that can specify the winning number. It should be noted that the main CPU 40a clears the winning flag when the variation game ends. The main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as winning command) that can specify the winning winning number in the output buffer.

After completing the winning lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs an advantageous lottery process (step S110). In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs any one of the advantageous section transition determination process, the first advantageous transition lottery process, and the second advantageous transition lottery process, depending on the gaming state. The main CPU 40a executes the advantageous section transition determination process when being controlled in the first normal state. The main CPU 40a executes the first advantageous transition lottery process when being controlled to the second normal state. The main CPU 40a executes the second advantageous transition lottery process when the chance state is controlled.

First, the advantageous section transition determination process will be described. The main CPU 40a performs the advantageous section shift determination process when the control is in the first normal state and when the 3-ply bet is set. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not perform the advantageous section transition determination process when the game state is controlled to be different from the first normal state, or when the game is double-played. The advantageous section transition determination process is a process of determining whether or not to transition from a non-advantageous section to an advantageous section. In other words, the advantageous section transition determination process is a process of determining whether or not to transition from the first normal state to the second normal state.

In the advantageous interval transition determination process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not conditions for transitioning to the advantageous interval are satisfied. Specifically, the main CPU 40a refers to the winning flag. When the winning flag is the winning number 01 (cherry combination), the main CPU 40a determines whether the transition condition to the advantageous section is established. The main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store information that can specify that the conditions for transitioning to the advantageous section have been satisfied (hereinafter referred to as advantageous section transition information). Thereby, the main CPU 40a can specify that the condition for transition to the advantageous section is satisfied.

Further, when the winning flag is winning number 02 (watermelon combination), the main CPU 40a determines whether the conditions for shifting to the advantageous section are met. The main CPU 40a stores the advantageous section transition information in the main RWM 40c. When the winning flags are winning numbers 03 to 08 (bell combination and bell spilling combination), the main CPU 40a determines whether the transition condition to the advantageous section is established. The main CPU 40a stores the advantageous section transition information in the main RWM 40c. If the winning flag is the winning number 09 (replay combination) or if none of the winning numbers have been won (lost), the main CPU 40a determines that the conditions for shifting to the advantageous section are not met. When the main CPU 40a determines that the condition for shifting to the advantageous section is established, or determines that the condition for shifting to the advantageous section is not established, the main CPU 40a terminates the advantageous section transition determination process and the advantageous lottery process. Incidentally, when the condition for transition to the advantageous section is satisfied, the main CPU 40a causes the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section in the later-described advantageous section transition processing (step S125), and also changes the state from the first normal state to the second normal state. migrate.

In this manner, the main CPU 40a performs the advantageous interval transition determination process when being controlled in the first normal state, so that the condition for transition to the advantageous interval can be established according to the winning combination. The condition for shifting to the advantageous section is established when the payout combination is won in the combination lottery, but is not established when the payout combination is not won in the combination lottery. In the present embodiment, the probability that the condition for transitioning to the advantageous interval is met is, for example, approximately 1/1.2. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability that the transition condition to the advantageous section is met differs depending on the set value.

Next, the first advantageous transition lottery process will be described. The main CPU 40a performs the first advantageous transition lottery process when the control is in the second normal state and when the 3-coin bet is set. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not perform the first advantageous shift lottery process when the game state is controlled to be different from the second normal state, or when the game is two-sided. The first advantageous transition lottery process is a process of drawing lots to determine whether or not to transition from the second normal state to the advantageous state.

In the first advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 40a conducts the first advantageous lottery based on the random number for the advantage transition lottery generated by the main board 40 and the winning number of the winning flag. For example, the first advantageous lottery can be performed by determining whether or not the acquired random number value for the advantage shift lottery is a value that will win the first advantageous lottery. The probability of winning the first advantageous lottery may differ according to the winning number (winning combination) of the winning flag. It may be a configuration in which it changes periodically. If the first advantageous lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal advantageous start condition is satisfied. If the first advantageous lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines that the normal advantageous start condition is not satisfied. Thus, the normal advantageous start condition is met when the first advantageous lottery is won, but is not met when the first advantageous lottery is not won. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the first advantageous lottery is, for example, about 1/100.

When winning the first advantageous lottery, the main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store information that can specify that the normal advantageous start condition has been established (hereinafter referred to as normal advantageous start information). Thereby, the main CPU 40a can specify that the normal advantageous start condition is satisfied. As described above, the main CPU 40a shifts from the second normal state to the advantageous state in the start process (step S108). Further, the main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store one of 5 times, 10 times, and 20 times as the number of times of navigation used in the later-described advantageous state process (step S122). The main CPU 40a performs a lottery for determining the number of times of navigation using a random number for the lottery for the number of times of navigation generated by the main board 40, and determines one of 5 times, 10 times, and 20 times as the number of times of navigation. Incidentally, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to win the bell combination as many times as the number of times of navigating in an advantageous state. The main CPU 40a stores a control command that can specify the determined number of times of navigation (hereinafter referred to as a number of times of navigation command) in the output buffer. After ending the first advantageous lottery, the main CPU 40a ends the first advantageous transition lottery process and the advantageous lottery process.

Next, the second advantageous transition lottery process will be described. The main CPU 40a performs the second advantageous shift lottery process when the chance state is controlled and the 3-coin bet is set. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not perform the second advantageous shift lottery process when the game state is controlled to be different from the chance state, or when the game is two-sided. The second advantageous transition lottery process is a process of drawing lots to determine whether to transition from the chance state to either the advantageous state or the first normal state.

In the second advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs the second advantageous lottery based on the random number for the advantage transition lottery generated by the main board 40 and the winning number of the winning flag. For example, the second advantageous lottery can be performed by determining whether or not the obtained random number value for the advantageous transition lottery is a value that will win the second advantageous lottery. The probability of winning the second advantageous lottery may differ according to the winning number (winning hand) of the winning flag. It may be a configuration that changes dynamically. If the second advantageous lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines whether the advantageous chance start condition is established. If the second advantageous lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines that the advantageous chance start condition is not established. As described above, the chance advantageous start condition is satisfied when the second advantageous lottery is won, but is not satisfied when the second advantageous lottery is not won. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the second advantageous lottery is, for example, about 1/10.

When winning the second advantageous lottery, the main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store information that can specify that the favorable chance start condition has been satisfied (hereinafter referred to as advantageous chance start information). Thereby, the main CPU 40a can specify that the favorable chance start condition is established. As described above, the main CPU 40a shifts from the chance state to the advantageous state in the start process (step S108). Further, the main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store one of 5 times, 10 times, and 20 times as the number of times of navigation used in the later-described advantageous state process (step S122). The main CPU 40a performs a lottery for determining the number of times of navigation using a random number for the lottery for the number of times of navigation generated by the main board 40, and determines one of 5 times, 10 times, and 20 times as the number of times of navigation. The main CPU 40a stores the navigation count command in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a terminates the second advantageous transition lottery process and the advantageous lottery process.

When the second advantageous lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a conducts the normal shift lottery based on the random number generated by the main board 40 for the normal shift lottery. For example, the normal shift lottery can be performed by determining whether or not the acquired random number value for the normal shift lottery is a value for winning the normal shift lottery. If the normal shift lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines whether the chance end condition is satisfied. If the normal transfer lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines that the chance end condition is not satisfied. In this way, the chance end condition is met when the normal transfer lottery is won, but is not met when the normal transfer lottery is not won. In this embodiment, the probability that the chance end condition is met is, for example, about 1/50.

When the normal transfer lottery is won, the main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store information that can specify that the chance end condition has been met (hereinafter referred to as chance end information). Thereby, the main CPU 40a can specify that the chance end condition is met. It should be noted that the main CPU 40a shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section and from the chance state to the first normal state in the later-described advantageous section transition processing (step S125). When the normal shift lottery ends, the main CPU 40a ends the second advantage shift lottery process and the advantageous lottery process.

As described above, the probability of winning the second advantageous lottery is about 1/10, and the probability of winning the normal transition lottery is about 1/50. Therefore, the probability of transitioning to the advantageous state again after transitioning from the advantageous state to the chance state is approximately 1/1.18. In this manner, the slot machine 10 is configured to return to the advantageous state with a high probability even after the advantageous state ends.

After finishing the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs instruction information determination process (step S111). The main CPU 40a performs instruction information determination processing when it is controlled to be in an advantageous state (AT state) and when three cards are placed. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not perform instruction information determination processing when it is controlled to a game state (non-AT state) different from the advantageous state, or when it is a double bet.

In the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a selects the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating the winning of the bell combination when the winning flag is any of the winning numbers 03 to 08 (bell combination and bell spill combination). to determine operation information that can specify the operation mode of . On the other hand, if the winning flag is 01, 02, or 09, or if none of the winning numbers have been won, the operation information that can specify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is not determined. For example, if the winning flag is the winning number 03, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can specify the first pressing order. If the winning flag is the winning number 04, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can specify the second pressing order. If the winning flag is the winning number 05, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can specify the third pressing order. If the winning flag is the winning number 06, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can specify the fourth pressing order. If the winning flag is the winning number 07, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can specify the fifth pressing order. If the winning flag is the winning number 08, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can specify the sixth pressing order. The main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an instruction information command) whose pressing order can be specified in the output buffer, and ends the instruction information determination process.

After completing the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a performs an instruction information display process (step S112). When operation information that can specify any one of the first to sixth push orders is determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 36 so that the determined operation information is displayed. (See Figure 3). Then, the main CPU 40a ends the instruction information display process. If the instruction information determination process has not been performed, or if the operation information has not been determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a does not perform the instruction information display process. Thus, in the payout display unit 36, when the game is controlled to be in an advantageous state, there is a case where the operation auxiliary notification regarding the operation order of the stop button is executed.

When the instruction information display process is completed, the main CPU 40a outputs an external signal (hereinafter referred to as a medal insertion signal) capable of specifying the number of bets when the start operation is received from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25. to control. For example, when a start operation is performed with a double bet, the main CPU 40a outputs from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 a medal insertion signal that can specify that a variable game with a double bet is to be started. to control. For example, when a start operation is performed with a 3-beam game, the main CPU 40a outputs a medal insertion signal that can specify that a 3-beam variable game will start from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25. to control. A device connected to the external centralized terminal board 25 (for example, a hall computer or a data display) can specify the number of bets in the current variable game by inputting the medal insertion signal, and the variable game starts. can be specified.

After that, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the wait time has passed (step S113). If the wait time has not passed (step S113: NO), the main CPU 40a waits until the wait time passes. If the wait time has passed (step S113: YES), the main CPU 40a sets a wait time (eg, 4100 ms) for determining whether the wait time has passed next time (step S114). The set wait time is counted in count subtraction processing executed as timer interrupt processing.

After setting the wait time, the main CPU 40a controls the actuators of the reels 16a-16c so that the reels 16a-16c start rotating (step S115). In the slot machine 10, the variable game starts when the reels 16a to 16c start rotating in step S115. In this way, the main CPU 40a starts the variable game with the start operation as a trigger. The main CPU 40a stores a control command that can specify the start of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as start command) in the output buffer. Note that the start command is also a control command that can specify the multiplication factor when the start operation is received.

When the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches a specified speed, the main CPU 40a determines whether a stop operation by any one of the stop buttons 21a to 21c has been accepted (step S116). In the processing of step S116, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a detection signal is input from any one of the stop buttons 21a to 21c corresponding to the spinning reel. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a makes a negative determination when the detection signal is not input from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If the stop operation has not been accepted (step S116: NO), the main CPU 40a waits until the stop operation is accepted.

If a stop operation has been accepted (step S116: YES), the main CPU 40a performs reel stop processing for stopping rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the detection signal has been input (step S117). That is, the main CPU 40a controls the actuator with the stop operation as a trigger, and stops the symbols on the reel corresponding to the stop operation.

Here, details of the reel stop processing will be described.
The main CPU 40a selects the activated line NL according to the lottery result (winning combination) of the combination lottery among the symbols within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 5 symbols) from the timing (rotational position) at which the stop button is operated. Search for symbols that are allowed to be parked on top. For example, the symbol search can be realized by at least one of referring to the stop symbol search table stored in the main ROM 40b and computation using the stop symbol search data. Then, the main CPU 40a stops the rotation of the reels so that one of the searched symbols is stopped on the activated line NL.

The main CPU 40a performs reel stop processing when the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are performed, respectively, thereby obtaining the result of the current winning combination lottery and the operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. A mode (push order and push position) and a combination of patterns corresponding to the mode are displayed. That is, the main CPU 40a can generate a winning combination associated with the winning number of the winning flag according to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. It should be noted that the main CPU 40a does not generate a prize for any winning combination when none of the winning numbers has been won (in the case of losing). For example, when one of the winning numbers 03 to 08 is won and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation mode of the bell combination, the main CPU 40a generates the winning of the bell combination. , when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operating mode of the bell spilling combination, the winning of the bell spilling combination is generated. Incidentally, even when the reel stop processing is being performed, the slot machine 10 accepts a stop operation corresponding to a spinning reel that is different from the reel on which the reel stop processing is being performed. configured as possible. That is, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to perform reel stop processing for stopping the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c substantially simultaneously. Thereby, for example, in the slot machine 10, even if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at approximately the same timing, the reels 16a to 16c corresponding to the respective reels are stopped based on the respective reel stop processing. Therefore, in this embodiment, the operability for stopping the rotation of the reels is improved.

Subsequently, the main CPU 40a determines whether all reels 16a to 16c have stopped (step S118). If some of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S118: NO), the main CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S116. On the other hand, when all the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S118: YES), the main CPU 40a ends the variation game and performs display symbol determination processing for determining the result of the variation game (step S119). Thus, in the slot machine 10, the reels 16a-16c are stopped by operating the stop buttons 21a-21c, and the variable game ends. In the variation game, the stopping point (game result) is derived by operating the stop buttons 21a to 21c.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, the variation game starts when the reels 16a to 16c start rotating in step S115, and the variation game ends when the reels 16a to 16c stop in step S117. In this embodiment, the time from the start of rotation of the reels 16a to 16c to the stop of the reels 16a to 16c varies depending on the time until all the stop buttons (stop buttons 21a to 21c) are operated. . That is, in the slot machine 10, the time from the start to the end of one variable game differs depending on the time until all the stop buttons are operated. For example, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated substantially at the same time when the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches the specified speed, the time from the start to the end of one variation game is the shortest playing time. Become. That is, in the slot machine 10, after the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches the specified speed, all the stop buttons are operated at the fastest speed, and the time from the start to the end of one variable game is is the shortest playing time. The shortest playing time is the shortest time required from the start to the end of one variation game. In the slot machine 10, the shortest game time from the start to the end of one variation game is approximately 200 ms.

Incidentally, when two variation games are executed, when each of the two variation games is executed in the shortest playing time, the time from the start of the first variation game to the end of the second variation game is The shortest time is approximately 4300ms. This is because the slot machine 10 is set so that the number of executions of the variable game per unit time does not exceed a predetermined number of times according to the wait time. As a result, in the slot machine 10, even if two variable games are executed in the shortest playing time, the wait time allows at least the time from the start of the first variable game to the start of the second variable game. It takes 4100 ms.

In the display symbol determination process of step S119, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not any combination has been won. That is, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the pay line NL is predetermined as a combination necessary for winning a prize. When any winning combination occurs, the main CPU 40a awards a prize determined for the winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 40a sets a replay when a winning of a replay combination occurs. That is, the main CPU 40a sets the same number of bets as in the variable game in which the winning of the replay combination occurs. The main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a replay command) capable of specifying the set number of bets in the output buffer.

Further, when a winning of a replaying combination occurs, the main CPU 40a outputs an external signal (hereinafter referred to as a medal payout signal) capable of specifying that a prize has been awarded from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25. control as follows. When a replay winning combination occurs in a two-coin variable game, the main CPU 40a receives a medal from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 that can identify that a prize equivalent to two game medals has been awarded. It controls so that a payout signal is output. When a replay winning combination occurs in a variable game with three bets, the main CPU 40a receives a medal from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 that can identify that a prize corresponding to three game medals has been awarded. It controls so that a payout signal is output. After that, the main CPU 40a performs advantageous state processing (step S122).

The main CPU 40a determines whether or not a payout combination is won and medals are to be paid out (step S120). If the payout combination has not been won (step S120: NO), an advantageous state process is carried out (step S122). On the other hand, when a payout combination is won (step S120: YES), the main CPU 40a performs medal payout processing (step S121). In the medal payout process, the main CPU 40a updates the number of credits so that a predetermined number of game medals are added to the payout combination in which the winning occurred. Further, the main CPU 40a controls a hopper unit (not shown) so that game medals exceeding the upper limit of the number of credits (50 as an example) are paid out. The main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a payout command) capable of specifying the number of coins determined for the payout combination in which the winning occurred.

Further, when a payout combination is won, the main CPU 40a controls the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 to output a medal payout signal. For example, when a payout combination of 15 coins is won, the main CPU 40a outputs a medal payout signal from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25, which can specify that a prize corresponding to 15 game medals has been awarded. Control to be output. A device (for example, a hall computer or a data display) connected to the external centralized terminal board 25 can identify the award given in the current variable game by inputting the medal payout signal.

Further, the main CPU 40a controls the payout display section 36 so as to display information capable of specifying the number of game medals to be paid out when a prize is won. Specifically, when a payout combination is won, the main CPU 40a controls the display sections 37a to 37g of the display device 37 and the display sections 38a to 38g of the display device . Note that the dot display portion 37h of the display device 37 continues to light when it is lit and goes off regardless of the display of information that can specify the number of game medals to be paid out upon the occurrence of a win. If so, it continues to turn off. The dot display portion 38h of the display device 38 continues to light and go out when it is lit, regardless of the display of information that can specify the number of game medals to be paid out upon the occurrence of a prize. If so, it will continue to turn off. After that, the main CPU 40a performs advantageous state processing (step S122).

In the advantageous state processing, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the control is in an advantageous state. If the control is not in an advantageous state, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous state processing. On the other hand, when it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not it is a 3-card stack. If it is not 3-ply (if it is 2-ply), the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous state processing. On the other hand, in the case of 3 stacks, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the first termination condition is satisfied. Specifically, the main CPU 40a updates the number of times of navigation stored in the main RWM 40c based on whether or not the bell combination is won. When the bell combination is won, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of times of navigation. On the other hand, if the bell combination is not won, the main CPU 40a does not subtract 1 from the navigation count. When the number of times of navigation is decremented by 1 and becomes 0, the main CPU 40a determines that the first end condition is satisfied. Thus, the first end condition is established based on the result of the variable game when the advantageous state is controlled after the start of the advantageous state.

The main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store information that can specify that the first termination condition has been satisfied (hereinafter referred to as first termination information). Thereby, the main CPU 40a can specify that the first end condition is satisfied. As described above, the main CPU 40a shifts from the advantageous state to the chance state in the start process (step S108). Thus, the first termination condition is satisfied when the number of times of navigation is decremented by 1 and becomes 0. On the other hand, the first termination condition is not satisfied when the number of times of navigation is not decremented by 1, or when the number of times of navigation is not decremented by 1. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous state processing.

After completing the advantageous state processing, the main CPU 40a performs advantageous section upper limit determination processing (step S123). In the advantageous section upper limit determination process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the current state is controlled to any one of the second normal state, the advantageous state, and the chance state. When neither the second normal state, the advantageous state, nor the chance state is controlled, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous section upper limit determination process. On the other hand, when the control is in any one of the second normal state, the advantageous state, and the chance state, the main CPU 40a executes the variable game after transitioning from the non-advantageous interval stored in the main RWM 40c to the advantageous interval. 1 is subtracted from information that can specify the number of games (hereinafter referred to as the number of advantageous games). The main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of advantageous games in both 2-coin and 3-coin bets. In the advantageous interval transition process (step S125), which will be described later, when the non-advantageous interval is transitioned to the advantageous interval, the initial value of the number of advantageous games of 1500, which corresponds to the upper limit number of games, is stored in the main RWM 40c.

Further, the main CPU 40a updates the information stored in the main RWM 40c that can specify the number of game medals won after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section (hereinafter referred to as the number of advantageous wins). Specifically, the main CPU 40a adds the number obtained by subtracting the multiplication number from the number of game medals paid out in the medal payout process to the number of advantageous wins. For example, when a variable game with three bets is played and the bell combination wins and 15 game medals are paid out, the main CPU 40a adds 12 to the advantageous winning number and stores it in the main RWM 40c. For example, when a variable game with two bets is played and the bell combination wins and two game medals are paid out, the main CPU 40a adds 0 to the advantageous winning number and stores it in the main RWM 40c. For example, when a variable game with three bets is played and none of the wins is won, the main CPU 40a subtracts 3 from the winning number and stores it in the main RWM 40c. If the number of advantageous wins is negative as a result of the subtraction of the number of advantageous wins, the main CPU 40a sets the number of advantageous wins to 0 and stores it in the main RWM 40c. In this way, the main CPU 40a counts the number of won game medals in the advantageous section.

The main CPU 40a determines whether or not the second termination condition is satisfied. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of advantageous games has become zero. If the number of advantageous games has not reached 0, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of advantageous wins has reached 2400 or more. If the number of advantageous wins does not reach 2400 or more, the main CPU 40a terminates the advantageous section upper limit determination process. When the number of advantageous games becomes 0, or when the number of advantageous wins becomes 2400 or more, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second end condition is met. In this way, the second end condition is established based on the result of the variable game when the advantageous interval is controlled after the advantageous interval has started. Determining whether or not the number of advantageous games has become 0 corresponds to determining whether or not the value after subtraction is 0 as a result of subtracting 1 from the number of advantageous games.

The main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store information that can specify that the second termination condition has been satisfied (hereinafter referred to as second termination information). Thereby, the main CPU 40a can specify that the second end condition is satisfied. In the advantageous interval transition process (step S125), which will be described later, the main CPU 40a causes the advantageous interval to transition to the non-advantageous interval, and also transitions from any of the second normal state, the advantageous state, and the chance state to the first normal state. Let Thus, the second end condition is satisfied when the number of advantageous games becomes 0 or when the number of advantageous wins becomes 2400 or more. On the other hand, the second end condition is not satisfied when the number of advantageous games is 1 or more and when the number of advantageous wins is less than 2,400. More specifically, the second end condition is that the number of variable games executed in the advantageous section reaches the game upper limit number (eg, 1500 times) in the advantageous section including the section controlled to be in an advantageous state, or , is established when the number of game media acquired in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit number of game media (2400 as an example). After that, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous section upper limit determination process.

In this way, when the second end condition is met while the control is in the second normal state, the advantageous state, and the chance state, it is decided to shift to the first normal state. For example, after the condition for transition to the advantageous section is satisfied and the second normal state is started, even before the normal advantageous start condition is satisfied, when the second end condition is satisfied, the transition to the advantageous state is made. The second normal state ends without For example, after the start condition is met and the advantageous state begins, even before the number of times of navigation becomes 0 (before the first end condition is met), the advantageous state ends when the second end condition is met. do. Further, for example, even before winning the normal shift lottery (before the chance end condition is satisfied) when the chance state is controlled, the chance state ends when the second end condition is satisfied. In particular, the advantageous state is a game state in which it is easy to obtain game medals by winning the bell combination as many times as the number of times of navigation. In the present embodiment, the advantageous state ends when the second end condition is satisfied even before the bell combination is awarded for the number of navigation times. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the advantageous state may end in a situation where only the number of bell wins less than the number of times of navigating has been won.

As described above, the advantageous state ends when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied. The first termination condition is established when the bell combination wins the number of navigation times (any of 5 times, 10 times, and 20 times) under control in an advantageous state. At this time, the slot machine 10 continues to be controlled to the advantageous section without shifting to the non-advantageous section. In this embodiment, about 1/2 win the Bell role. When the control is in an advantageous state, it is possible to win the bell combination because operation information that can specify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating the winning of the bell combination is displayed. be. Therefore, for example, when the number of times of navigation is 20, the average number of executions of the variable game required from the start of the advantageous state to the end is about 40 times. Further, in the slot machine 10, after the advantageous state ends and the chance state is entered, the probability that the state is changed to the advantageous state again without being controlled by the first normal state is 85%. The upper limit of the number of games after shifting to the advantageous section is 1500 times. Therefore, the slot machine 10 is controlled to be in an advantageous state about 6.5 times on average from the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section until the advantageous section ends. That is, in the slot machine 10, the first end condition can be satisfied about 6.5 times on average after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section ends until the advantageous section ends.

On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the second end condition is satisfied, the advantageous section is shifted to the non-advantageous section. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the second end condition can be satisfied once after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section ends until the advantageous section ends. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the frequency with which the first end condition is met is higher than the frequency with which the second end condition is met. Thus, after the start condition is satisfied and the advantageous state starts, the frequency at which the advantageous state ends due to the second end condition being satisfied is the frequency at which the advantageous state ends due to the first ending condition being satisfied. lower than

Further, in the slot machine 10, when the first end condition is satisfied while in the advantageous state, the advantageous state is controlled to the chance state. On the other hand, the slot machine 10 is controlled from the advantageous state to the first normal state when the second end condition is satisfied while the state is advantageous. The slot machine 10 can be controlled from a chance state to an advantageous state. On the other hand, the slot machine 10 cannot be controlled from the first normal state to the advantageous state. Therefore, in the next variation game in which the first end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state ends, the advantageous state starting condition can be satisfied. On the other hand, in the next variable game in which the advantageous state ends with the second end condition satisfied, the advantageous state start condition cannot be satisfied.

After completing the advantageous section upper limit determination process, the main CPU 40a performs a second stagnation process (step S124). In the second stagnation process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to execute stagnation control. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the second end condition is satisfied when the game is in an advantageous state. If the second end condition is not satisfied when the player is in an advantageous state, the main CPU 40a ends the second stagnation process without executing the stagnation control. On the other hand, if the second termination condition is satisfied when the player is in an advantageous state, the main CPU 40a executes stagnation control. That is, the main CPU 40a executes the stagnation control only when shifting from the advantageous state to the first normal state.

When the stagnation control is started in the second stagnation process, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second stagnation start command) that can specify the start of the stagnation control in the output buffer. When the stagnation control is started, the main CPU 40a measures the execution time of the stagnation control, and ends the stagnation control when the execution time of the stagnation control reaches a predetermined stagnation time (eg, 2000 ms). When the stagnation control ends, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second stagnation end command) that can specify the end of the stagnation control in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the second stagnation process.

After completing the second stagnation process, the main CPU 40a performs an advantageous section transition process (step S125). In the advantageous section transition process, the main CPU 40a may execute either an advantageous transition process for transitioning from a non-advantageous section to an advantageous section or a non-advantageous transition process for transitioning from an advantageous section to a non-advantageous section. In the advantageous section transition process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the conditions for starting the advantageous section are met. If the conditions for starting the advantageous section are satisfied, the main CPU 40a performs advantageous transition processing. That is, when the conditions for starting the advantageous section are satisfied, the main CPU 40a makes the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, and also makes the transition from the first normal state to the second normal state.

Specifically, in the advantageous shift process, the main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store information (hereinafter referred to as advantageous section information) that can identify that control is being performed in the advantageous section. Thereby, the slot machine 10 is controlled to the advantageous section. Then, the main CPU 40a controls so that the light emitter of the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 is lit. The main CPU 40a controls so that the light-emitting body of the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 is continuously lit until the advantageous interval is changed to the unadvantageous interval. As described above, in the slot machine 10, by visually recognizing the dot display portion 37h of the display 37, it is possible to specify that the slot machine is controlled in the advantageous section. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous interval command) that can specify that control is being performed in an advantageous interval in the output buffer.

Also, the main CPU 40a shifts from the first normal state to the second normal state. The main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store information that can specify that the control is in the second normal state (hereinafter referred to as second state information). Thereby, the slot machine 10 is controlled to the second normal state. The main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second state command) that can specify that the control is in the second normal state. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous section transition processing.

If the condition for starting the advantageous section is not satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the second end condition is satisfied. If the second end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 40a performs non-advantageous transition processing. That is, when the conditions for starting the advantageous section are satisfied, the main CPU 40a shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section, and shifts from any one of the second normal state, the advantageous state, and the chance state to the first normal state. migrate. If the second end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous section transition process.

In the non-advantageous transition process, the main CPU 40a controls so as not to output the advantageous state signal when the advantageous state is shifted to the first normal state. The main CPU 40a controls so that the advantageous state signal is maintained in the non-output state (off state) until the transition to the advantageous state is made again.

After setting the advantageous state signal to the non-output state, the main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store information (hereinafter referred to as first state information) that can specify that the control is in the first normal state. Thereby, the slot machine 10 is controlled to the first normal state. Further, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first state command) that can specify that the control is in the first normal state in the output buffer. Further, the main CPU 40a controls so that the light emitter of the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 is extinguished. In this manner, the advantageous state signal becomes non-output state before the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 is extinguished (before the specific notification ends). It should be noted that the main CPU 40a controls so that the light-emitting body of the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 is continuously extinguished until the state is shifted to the advantageous state again. In the slot machine 10, by visually recognizing the dot display portion 38h of the display 38, it is possible to specify that the control is not in an advantageous state.

In addition, after setting the advantageous state signal to the non-output state, the main CPU 40a causes the main RWM 40c to store information (hereinafter referred to as non-advantageous section information) that can specify that control is being performed in the non-advantageous section. Thereby, the slot machine 10 is controlled to the non-advantageous section. Then, the main CPU 40a controls so that the light-emitting body of the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 is extinguished. The main CPU 40a controls so that the light-emitting body of the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 is continuously extinguished until the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section is made. As described above, in the slot machine 10, by visually recognizing the dot display portion 37h of the display 37, it is possible to specify that the slot machine is controlled in the non-advantageous section. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a non-advantageous section command) that can specify that the control is being performed in the non-advantageous section in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous section transition processing.

In the non-advantageous transition process, the main CPU 40a stores the first state information in the main RWM 40c when shifting from the second normal state to the first normal state. Also, the main CPU 40a stores the first state command in the output buffer. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores the non-advantageous section information in the main RWM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a controls so that the light-emitting body of the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 is extinguished. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous section transition processing.

In the non-advantageous transition process, the main CPU 40a stores the first state information in the main RWM 40c when shifting from the chance state to the first normal state. Also, the main CPU 40a stores the first state command in the output buffer. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores the non-advantageous section information in the main RWM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a controls so that the light-emitting body of the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 is extinguished. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous section transition processing.

In the game progress main process, the main CPU 40a is further configured to perform the following control. When the main CPU 40a receives a detection signal from the settlement button 19 while the replay is not being set and the variable game is not being executed, a hopper unit (not shown) pays out game medals corresponding to the number of credits. to control. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a settlement command) that can identify that the settlement button 19 has been operated. In addition, the main CPU 40a controls the information display section 30 (replay display section 32, weight display section 33, bet display section 34, credit display section 35, payout It controls the display unit 36).

For example, when an error occurs in the slot machine 10, the main CPU 40a controls the payout display section 36 to display error information that can identify the error that has occurred. As an example, the main CPU 40a controls the payout display section 36 to display "E1" when determining that game medals have accumulated in the medal selector based on the detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4. Specifically, when game medals remain in the medal selector, the main CPU 40a controls the display portions 37a, 37d, 37e, 37f, and 37g of the display device 37 to light up. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a controls so that the display portions 37b and 37c of the display 37 are turned off. Note that the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 continues to be lit when it is lit, and continues to be extinguished when it is not lit, regardless of the display of the error information. In addition, when game medals remain in the medal selector, the main CPU 40a controls the display portions 38b and 38c of the display device 38 to light up. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a controls the display portions 38a, 38d, 38e, 38f, and 38g of the display 38 to turn off. Note that the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 continues to be lit when it is lit, and continues to be extinguished when it is not lit, regardless of the display of the error information. Similarly, when the main CPU 40a determines that there are no more game medals in the hopper unit according to a detection signal from a payout sensor (not shown) of the hopper unit, the payout display section 36 displays "E2". Control.

As described above, the main CPU 40a provides information regarding the number of game medals to be paid out upon occurrence of a winning combination, and operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for generating a winning combination. , and error information that can specify an error that has occurred in the slot machine 10 may be displayed on the payout display unit 36 . In such a case, the main CPU 40a controls the display portions 37a to 37g of the display device 37 and the display portions 38a to 38g of the display device 38 so as to turn on and off according to the information to be displayed. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not change the lighting state of the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 and the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 according to the information to be displayed.

The main CPU 40a controls to turn on the dot display section 37h of the display 37 when the control is in the advantageous section, and to turn off the dot display section 37h of the display 37 when the control is in the non-advantageous section. do. That is, the main CPU 40a lights up the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 only when the event that the advantageous section has started occurs. Further, the main CPU 40a turns off the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 only when an event that the advantageous section has ended occurs. As described above, when the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 in the slot machine 10 is not lit, the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 is displayed even if an event related to the game other than the start of the advantageous section occurs. not light. Further, when the dot display portion 37h of the display device 37 is lit in the slot machine 10, the dot display portion 37h of the display device 37 is not turned off even if an event related to the game other than the end of the advantageous section occurs. .

The main CPU 40a controls to turn on the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 when the control is in an advantageous state, and to turn off the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 when the control is not in the advantageous state. . That is, the main CPU 40a lights up the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 to start the specific notification only when the event that the advantageous state has started occurs. Further, the main CPU 40a turns off the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 to end the specific notification only when an event that the advantageous state ends occurs. As described above, when the specific notification is not executed in the slot machine 10, the specific notification is not started even if a game-related event different from the start of the advantageous state occurs. Further, when the specific notification is being executed in the slot machine 10, the specific notification is not terminated even if a game-related event other than termination of the advantageous state occurs.

Next, the effect control performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls the effect device group based on various control commands input as the game progresses, and causes various game effects to be executed. Here, the "game effect" in this embodiment is executed by one effect device alone or in combination with each effect by two or more effect devices according to the progress of the variable game and the transition of the game state. This is an effect that is executed mainly for the purpose of increasing the interest of the player. The secondary CPU 41a identifies the current game state based on the first state command, second state command, advantageous state command, and chance state command. The secondary CPU 41a specifies control to be in the advantageous section based on the advantageous section command. The secondary CPU 41a specifies control to be in a non-advantageous section based on the non-advantageous section command. The secondary CPU 41a identifies which of the set values "1" to "6" is set based on the set value command. The secondary CPU 41a specifies the multiplication number based on the start command. The secondary CPU 41a identifies the given award based on the replay command and the payout command.

An example of a game effect executed by the effect display device 15 will be described below.
The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display a background according to the game state. Here, the background is an image arranged in the lowest priority layer when various objects (images) such as characters and characters are displayed on the effect display device 15 . For example, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 to display different backgrounds in the first normal state, the second normal state, the advantageous state, and the chance state.

When the gaming state is in an advantageous state, the sub CPU 41a, when an instruction information command is input, determines the operation mode (in this embodiment, the operation order) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c in one variation game that can be specified from the instruction information command. ) can be specified (hereinafter referred to as navigation information). As an example, the navigation information is numbers, characters, or icons that can specify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a-21c. The navigation information is placed and displayed in a layer with a higher priority than the background described above. An effect related to the navigation information is an effect (so-called "operation navigation effect") that guides the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c necessary for winning a winning combination. Note that the sub CPU 41a does not execute the operation navigation effect in the first normal state, the second normal state, and the chance state.

When the start command is input, the secondary CPU 41a can control the effect display device 15 so as to display information suggesting a winning combination that can be specified from the winning command (hereinafter referred to as combination suggesting information). As an example, the combination suggesting information from the effect display device 15 is a pattern forming the winning combination, or a character of the same color as the color included in the pattern forming the winning combination. The role-suggesting information is arranged and displayed in a layer having a higher priority than the above-described background.

Thus, the secondary CPU 41a can cause the effect display device 15 to execute a game effect. The secondary CPU 41a can control the effect display device 15 so as to display a background according to the game state, and control the effect display device 15 so as to display navigation information or winning combination information. The sub CPU 41a causes the decoration lamp 13 and the speaker 14 to perform various game effects in the same manner as the effect display device 15. FIG.

Next, the advantageous state signals that the slot machine 10 can output will be described in detail.
First, the output time of the advantageous state signal will be described.
The slot machine 10 is configured such that the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time (eg, 2000 ms). That is, in the slot machine 10, the output time of the advantageous state signal that is output after transitioning from either the second normal state or the chance state to the advantageous state exceeds the predetermined time.

The slot machine 10 is configured such that the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time when the first end condition is satisfied after shifting to the advantageous state and the advantageous state ends. As described above, the first end condition cannot be satisfied unless the variation game is played a plurality of times. For example, it takes at least 4100 ms from the start of the first variation game to the start of the second variation game. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when shifting to the chance state after shifting to the advantageous state, the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds the predetermined time.

The slot machine 10 is configured such that the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time when the second end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state ends after transitioning to the advantageous state. As described above, the second end condition can be satisfied when one variation game is played. The shortest playing time from the start to the end of one variable game is less than the predetermined time. In this embodiment, even if the variable game next to the advantageous state is played in the shortest game time and the second end condition is satisfied, the output time of the advantageous state signal is set to exceed a predetermined time. Therefore, stagnation control is executed. That is, by executing the stagnation control when the second end condition is satisfied, the slot machine 10 outputs the advantageous state signal for a predetermined period of time when shifting to the first normal state after shifting to the advantageous state. exceed.

In this way, the slot machine 10 can output the advantageous state signal over a predetermined period of time regardless of whether the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after the start of the advantageous state. That is, in this embodiment, it is possible to secure the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeding the predetermined time.

Here, based on FIG. 8, an example of the output time of the advantageous state signal when the first termination condition is satisfied will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, at timing tm10, the slot machine 10 starts a variable game in the chance state. In the slot machine 10, after the start operation for executing the variable game started at timing tm10 is performed, the chance advantage start condition is established in the second advantage transfer lottery process. At timing tm11, in the slot machine 10, the variable game ends.

It is assumed that the slot machine 10 performs a start operation at timing tm12. At this time, in the slot machine 10, stagnation control is started based on the establishment of the favorable chance start condition. Thereafter, in the slot machine 10, the stagnation control started at timing tm12 ends at timing tm13. The time from timing tm12 to timing tm13 is 2000 ms. At timing tm13, when the stagnation control ends, the gaming state of the slot machine 10 shifts from the chance state to the advantageous state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the dot display portion 38h (shown as an advantageous state lamp in FIG. 8) of the display 38 lights up. At timing tm14 after the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 has been turned on while shifting to the advantageous state, the slot machine 10 outputs an advantageous state signal from the output terminal of the external common terminal board 25. FIG. That is, at the timing tm14, the advantageous state signal is output (ON state) in the slot machine 10 . In the slot machine 10 , after the advantageous state signal is output, the medal insertion signal is output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 .

At the timing tm15 after the advantageous state signal is output, the slot machine 10 starts the variable game in the advantageous state. After that, at the timing tm16, the variation game ends in the slot machine 10 . In the variable game started at timing tm15, it is assumed that all the stop buttons are operated at the fastest speed after the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches the specified speed. That is, the time T1 from the start to the end of the variable game started at timing tm15 is the shortest game time (approximately 200 ms). After that, in the slot machine 10, it is assumed that the bet number is set and the start operation is performed. As a result, the variable game starts in the slot machine 10 at timing tm17. Note that the time from timing tm15 to timing tm17 is at least 4100 ms or longer due to the wait time being set. After that, at the timing tm18, the variation game ends in the slot machine 10 . In the variable game started at timing tm17, it is assumed that all the stop buttons are operated at the fastest speed after the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches the specified speed. That is, the time T2 from the start to the end of the variable game started at timing tm17 is the shortest game time (approximately 200 ms).

Thus, the variation game started at timing tm15 and the variation game started at timing tm17 are each executed in the shortest game time (approximately 200 ms). The time from timing tm15 to timing tm17 is at least 4100 ms or longer. Therefore, even if the variable game started at the timing tm15 and the variable game started at the timing tm17 are each executed in the shortest game time, the time from the timing tm15 to the timing tm18 is at least 4300 ms or more.

After that, a start operation is performed, and at timing tm19, the variable game is started in the slot machine 10 . Then, at timing tm20, the variation game ends in the slot machine 10. FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the number of times of navigating becomes 0 as the bell combination wins, and the first end condition is satisfied. Also, in the slot machine 10 , a medal payout signal is output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 .

It is assumed that the slot machine 10 performs a start operation at timing tm21. At this time, the slot machine 10 does not execute the stagnation control, and the advantageous state signal is not output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 . That is, at the timing tm21, the advantageous state signal is in a non-output state (OFF state) in the slot machine 10 . At the timing tm22 after the advantageous state signal becomes non-output state, in the slot machine 10, the gaming state shifts from the advantageous state to the chance state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 is extinguished. After that, in the slot machine 10, a medal insertion signal is output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25, and the variation game starts at timing tm23.

Here, in equipment that can input an advantageous state signal, which is an example of an external signal (for example, a hall computer or a data display), noise countermeasures are taken to appropriately input the advantageous state signal. There is When noise countermeasures are taken, for example, if the output time of the advantageous state signal does not exceed a predetermined time (for example, 2000 ms), it may be invalidated. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, after the advantageous state starts and the advantageous state signal is output, the advantageous state ends when the first end condition is met and the advantageous state signal is not output. . The first end condition is met when the number of times of navigation becomes zero. Therefore, the first end condition cannot be satisfied unless the variable game is executed at least a plurality of times. As described above, for example, even when two variation games are executed with the shortest playing time, the shortest time from the start of the first variation game to the end of the second variation game is Time T3 is 4300 ms. That is, when two variation games are executed in the shortest playing time, the shortest time T3 from the start of the first variation game to the end of the second variation game is the predetermined time (2000 ms). It is time to exceed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 is configured such that the output time T4 of the advantageous state signal when the first end condition is satisfied exceeds a predetermined time, and an appropriate advantageous state signal can be output.

Further, in the slot machine 10, after the advantageous state starts and the dot display section 38h of the display 38 lights up, the advantageous state ends when the first end condition is satisfied and the dot display section 38h of the display 38 turns off. lights out. The slot machine 10 is configured such that the notification time of the specific notification exceeds a predetermined time when the first end condition is satisfied.

Next, an example of the output time of the advantageous state signal when the second end condition is satisfied will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, at timing tm30, the slot machine 10 starts a variable game in the chance state. In the slot machine 10, after the start operation for executing the variable game started at timing tm30 is performed, the chance advantage start condition is established in the second advantage transfer lottery process. At timing tm31, in the slot machine 10, the variation game ends.

It is assumed that the slot machine 10 performs a start operation at timing tm32. At this time, in the slot machine 10, stagnation control is started based on the establishment of the favorable chance start condition. Thereafter, in the slot machine 10, the stagnation control started at timing tm32 ends at timing tm33. The time from timing tm32 to timing tm33 is 2000 ms. At timing tm33, when the stagnation control ends, in the slot machine 10, the gaming state shifts from the chance state to the advantageous state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the dot display portion 38h (shown as an advantageous state lamp in FIG. 9) of the display 38 lights up. At the timing tm34 after the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 lights up as the state shifts to the advantageous state, the slot machine 10 outputs the advantageous state signal from the output terminal of the external common terminal board 25. FIG. That is, at the timing tm34, the slot machine 10 outputs the advantageous state signal (ON state). In the slot machine 10 , after the advantageous state signal is output, the medal insertion signal is output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 .

At timing tm35 after the advantageous state signal is output, the slot machine 10 starts a variable game in an advantageous state. After that, at the timing tm36, the variation game ends in the slot machine 10 . In the variable game started at timing tm35, it is assumed that all the stop buttons are operated at the fastest speed after the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches the specified speed. In other words, the time T5 from the start to the end of the variable game started at timing tm35 is the shortest game time (approximately 200 ms). Also, in the slot machine 10, it is assumed that the second end condition is established in the advantageous interval upper limit determination process after the end of the variable game at timing tm36.

In the slot machine 10, stagnation control is started based on the satisfaction of the second end condition. Thereafter, in the slot machine 10, the stagnation control started at timing tm36 ends at timing tm37. Note that the time T6 from timing tm36 to timing tm37 is 2000 ms. At timing tm37, when the stagnation control ends, the advantageous state signal is not output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 in the slot machine 10. FIG. That is, at the timing tm37, the advantageous state signal is in a non-output state (OFF state) in the slot machine 10. FIG. At timing tm38 after the advantageous state signal is in the non-output state, in the slot machine 10, the gaming state shifts from the advantageous state to the first normal state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 is extinguished. Further, at timing tm38 after the advantageous state signal is in the non-output state, the slot machine 10 shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the dot display portion 37h of the display 37 is turned off. After that, in the slot machine 10, a coin insertion signal is output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25, and the variation game starts at timing tm39.

In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the advantageous state starts and the advantageous state signal is output, the advantageous state ends and the advantageous state signal is not output when the second end condition is satisfied. . The second end condition can also be satisfied when the advantageous state starts and the first variation game ends. As described above, for example, the shortest game time from the start to the end of one variation game is 200 ms. That is, the shortest playing time from the start to the end of one variation game is a time that does not exceed the predetermined time (2000 ms). Therefore, for example, when the second end condition is satisfied, if the advantageous state signal is not output at substantially the same time as the variable game ends, the output time of the advantageous state signal may not exceed the predetermined time. , it is difficult to output a suitable advantageous state signal. In the slot machine 10, when the second end condition is satisfied, the output time of the advantageous state signal is extended by 2000 ms by executing stagnation control after the variable game ends. Therefore, for example, even when the first variable game in which the advantageous state starts is executed in the shortest game time, the output time T7 of the advantageous state signal when the second end condition is satisfied exceeds the predetermined time. and can output an appropriate advantageous state signal.

In addition, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the advantageous state starts and the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 lights up, the advantageous state ends and the dot of the display 38 ends when the second end condition is satisfied. The display section 38h is turned off. In the slot machine 10, when the second end condition is satisfied, stagnation control is performed after the variable game ends. For this reason, for example, even when the first variable game in which the advantageous state is started is executed in the shortest game time, the notification time of the specific notification when the second end condition is satisfied is set to exceed the predetermined time. It is configured.

As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured such that the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds the predetermined time regardless of whether the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied in the advantageous state. . More specifically, in the slot machine 10, when the start condition is satisfied and the first end condition is satisfied, the number of variable games executed after the start condition is satisfied becomes a plurality, so that the start condition is satisfied. The time from when the advantageous state signal is in the output state to when it is in the non-output state exceeds a predetermined time. Further, in the slot machine 10, in a variable game in which a start condition is satisfied and an advantageous state starts, the time from the start to the end of the variable game is the shortest playing time, and the second end condition is When it is established, the stagnation control is started and the advantageous state signal is maintained in the output state without being in the non-output state. The time until it becomes is longer than the predetermined time.

Further, the slot machine 10 is configured such that the notification time of the specific notification exceeds a predetermined time regardless of whether the first termination condition or the second termination condition is satisfied in an advantageous state. More specifically, in the slot machine 10, when the start condition is satisfied and the first end condition is satisfied, the number of variable games executed after the start condition is satisfied becomes a plurality, so that the start condition is satisfied. The time from the establishment of the specific notification to the start to end exceeds a predetermined time. Further, in the slot machine 10, in a variable game in which a start condition is satisfied and an advantageous state starts, the time from the start to the end of the variable game is the shortest playing time, and the second end condition is When established, the stagnation control is started and the advantageous state signal is maintained in the output state without being in the non-output state, so that the start condition is satisfied and the time from the start of the specific notification to the end is set. over time.

Next, the non-output time of the advantageous state signal will be described.
The slot machine 10 is configured such that the non-output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time (eg, 2000 ms). In other words, in the slot machine 10, the non-output time of the advantageous state signal after shifting from the advantageous state to the first normal state and the chance state exceeds the predetermined time.

The slot machine 10 is configured such that the non-output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time after transition from the advantageous state to the first normal state. As described above, the slot machine 10 cannot transition from the first normal state to the advantageous state. The slot machine 10 can transition from the second normal state to the advantageous state after transitioning from the first normal state to the second normal state. Therefore, after the transition from the advantageous state to the first normal state, the transition to the advantageous state cannot be made unless the variable game is played a plurality of times. For example, it takes at least 4100 ms from the start of the first variation game to the start of the second variation game. Therefore, when the slot machine 10 transitions from the advantageous state to the first normal state and then transitions to the advantageous state again, the non-output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds the predetermined time.

The slot machine 10 is configured such that the non-output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time when the favorable chance start condition is established and the state is shifted to the advantageous state after shifting from the advantageous state to the chance state. As described above, the advantageous chance start condition can be established when one variation game is played. The shortest playing time from the start to the end of one variable game is less than the predetermined time. In this embodiment, even if the variable game next to the chance state is played in the shortest game time and the favorable chance start condition is satisfied, the non-output time of the advantageous state signal is set to exceed a predetermined time. Therefore, stagnation control is executed. That is, by executing the stagnation control when the advantageous chance start condition is satisfied, the slot machine 10, after transitioning from the advantageous state to the chance state, when transitioning to the advantageous state again, does not output the advantageous state signal. exceeds a predetermined time. Further, for example, after the transition from the advantageous state to the chance state, after a plurality of variable games are played, when the advantageous chance start condition is established and the state is shifted to the advantageous state, the variable game is played a plurality of times. As a result, the non-output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds the predetermined time.

In this way, the slot machine 10 can stop outputting the advantageous state signal for a predetermined period of time after the advantageous state ends, regardless of whether the normal advantageous start condition or the chance advantageous start condition is satisfied. . That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to secure the non-output time of the advantageous state signal exceeding the predetermined time.

Here, based on FIG. 10, an example of the non-output time of the advantageous state signal when the favorable chance start condition is satisfied after the change from the advantageous state to the chance state is performed a plurality of times is explained.

As shown in FIG. 10, at timing tm40, the slot machine 10 starts a variable game when it is in an advantageous state. Then, at timing tm41, the variation game ends in the slot machine 10. FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the number of times of navigating becomes 0 as the bell combination wins, and the first end condition is satisfied. Also, in the slot machine 10 , a medal payout signal is output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 .

It is assumed that the slot machine 10 performs a start operation at timing tm42. At this time, the slot machine 10 does not execute the stagnation control, and the advantageous state signal is not output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 . That is, at the timing tm42, the slot machine 10 enters a non-output state (OFF state) of the advantageous state signal. At the timing tm43 after the advantageous state signal is in the non-output state, in the slot machine 10, the gaming state shifts from the advantageous state to the chance state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 (indicated as an advantageous state lamp in FIG. 10) is extinguished. After that, in the slot machine 10 , a coin insertion signal is output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 .

At timing tm44 after the advantageous state signal is in a non-output state, the slot machine 10 starts a variable game in a chance state. After that, at the timing tm45, the variation game ends in the slot machine 10 . In the variable game started at timing tm44, it is assumed that all the stop buttons are operated at the fastest speed after the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches the specified speed. That is, the time T8 from the start to the end of the variable game started at timing tm44 is the shortest game time (approximately 200 ms). After that, it is assumed that the slot machine 10 performs a start operation. At this time, in the slot machine 10, it is assumed that the chance advantageous starting condition is established in the second advantageous transition lottery process. At timing tm46, the slot machine 10 starts a variable game. Note that the time from timing tm44 to timing tm46 is at least 4100 ms or longer due to the wait time being set. After that, at the timing tm47, the variation game ends in the slot machine 10 . In the variable game started at timing tm46, it is assumed that all the stop buttons are operated at the fastest speed after the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches the specified speed. That is, the time T9 from the start to the end of the variable game started at timing tm46 is the shortest game time (approximately 200 ms).

Thus, the variable game started at timing tm44 and the variable game started at timing tm46 are each executed in the shortest game time (approximately 200 ms). The time from timing tm44 to timing tm46 is at least 4100 ms or more. Therefore, even if the variable game started at the timing tm44 and the variable game started at the timing tm46 are each executed in the shortest game time, the time from the timing tm44 to the timing tm47 is at least 4300 ms or more.

It is assumed that the slot machine 10 performs a start operation at timing tm48. At this time, in the slot machine 10, stagnation control is started based on the satisfaction of the favorable chance start condition. Thereafter, in the slot machine 10, the stagnation control started at timing tm48 ends at timing tm49. The time from timing tm48 to timing tm49 is 2000 ms. At timing tm49, when the stagnation control ends, in the slot machine 10, the gaming state shifts from the chance state to the advantageous state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 lights up. At the timing tm50 after the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 is turned on while shifting to the advantageous state, the slot machine 10 outputs an advantageous state signal from the output terminal of the external common terminal board 25. FIG. That is, at timing tm50, the advantageous state signal is output (ON state) in the slot machine 10 . After that, in the slot machine 10, a coin insertion signal is output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25, and the variation game starts at timing tm51.

Here, in equipment that can input an advantageous state signal, which is an example of an external signal (for example, a hall computer or a data display), noise countermeasures are taken to appropriately input the advantageous state signal. There is When noise countermeasures are taken, for example, if the non-output time of the advantageous state signal does not exceed a predetermined time (for example, 2000 ms), the non-output state may be invalidated. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, after the advantageous state signal is not output, the advantageous state starts when the start condition is satisfied, and the advantageous state signal is output. As described above, for example, even when two variation games are executed in the shortest playing time, the shortest time T10 from the start of the first variation game to the end of the second variation game is is 4300 ms. That is, when two variation games are executed in the shortest playing time, the shortest time T10 from the start of the first variation game to the end of the second variation game is the predetermined time (2000 ms). It is time to exceed. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the start condition is met after a plurality of variable games have been played after the advantageous state signal is in the non-output state, the non-output time T11 of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time. configured and capable of outputting an appropriate advantage signal.

In addition, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the advantageous state ends and the dot display section 38h of the display 38 is turned off, the advantageous state starts and the dot display section of the display 38 starts when the start condition is met. 38h lights up. The slot machine 10 is configured such that the non-notification time of the specific notification exceeds a predetermined time when the variable game is played a plurality of times after the chance state starts.

Next, based on FIG. 11, an example of non-output time of the advantageous state signal when the advantageous chance start condition is established after one variation game is played after the advantageous state is shifted to the chance state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11, at timing tm60, the slot machine 10 starts a variable game when it is in an advantageous state. Then, at the timing tm61, the variable game ends in the slot machine 10 . At this time, it is assumed that the number of times of navigating becomes 0 as the bell combination wins, and the first termination condition is satisfied. Also, in the slot machine 10 , a medal payout signal is output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 .

It is assumed that the slot machine 10 performs a start operation at timing tm62. At this time, in the slot machine 10, it is assumed that the chance advantageous start condition is established in the second advantageous transition lottery process. Then, in the slot machine 10 , the stagnation control is not executed, and the advantageous state signal is not output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 . That is, at the timing tm62, the advantageous state signal is in a non-output state (OFF state) in the slot machine 10. FIG. At the timing tm63 after the advantageous state signal becomes non-output state, in the slot machine 10, the gaming state shifts from the advantageous state to the chance state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 (indicated as an advantageous state lamp in FIG. 11) is extinguished. After that, in the slot machine 10 , a coin insertion signal is output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25 .

At the timing tm64 after the advantageous state signal is in the non-output state, the slot machine 10 starts the variation game in the chance state. After that, at the timing tm65, the variation game ends in the slot machine 10 . In the variable game started at timing tm64, it is assumed that all the stop buttons are operated at the fastest speed after the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches the specified speed. That is, the time T12 from the start to the end of the variable game started at timing tm64 is the shortest game time (approximately 200 ms).

It is assumed that the slot machine 10 performs a start operation at timing tm66. At this time, in the slot machine 10, stagnation control is started based on the establishment of the favorable chance start condition. Thereafter, in the slot machine 10, the stagnation control started at timing tm66 ends at timing tm67. Note that the time T13 from timing tm66 to timing tm67 is 2000 ms. At timing tm67, when the stagnation control ends, in the slot machine 10, the gaming state shifts from the chance state to the advantageous state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 lights up. At timing tm68 after the dot display portion 38h of the display 38 has been switched to the advantageous state and turned on, the slot machine 10 outputs an advantageous state signal from the output terminal of the external common terminal board 25. FIG. That is, at the timing tm68, the advantageous state signal is output (ON state) in the slot machine 10 . After that, in the slot machine 10, a medal insertion signal is output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25, and the variation game starts at timing tm69.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, after the advantageous state signal is not output, the advantageous state starts when the start condition is satisfied, and the advantageous state signal is output. The start condition can also be satisfied when the chance state starts and the first variation game ends. As described above, for example, the shortest game time from the start to the end of one variation game is 200 ms. That is, the shortest playing time from the start to the end of one variation game is a time that does not exceed the predetermined time (2000 ms). For this reason, for example, when the start condition is satisfied, if the advantageous state signal is output at substantially the same time as the start operation, the non-output time of the advantageous state signal may not exceed the predetermined time. It is difficult to output the status signal. In the slot machine 10, when the start condition is satisfied, the stagnation control is performed after the start operation is performed. For this reason, for example, even if the first variable game in which the chance state has started is executed in the shortest game time and the start condition is met, the non-output time T14 of the advantageous state signal is set to exceed a predetermined time. configured and capable of outputting an appropriate advantage signal.

In addition, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the advantageous state ends and the dot display section 38h of the display 38 is turned off, the advantageous state starts and the dot display section of the display 38 starts when the start condition is met. 38h lights up. In the slot machine 10, when the start condition is satisfied, the stagnation control is performed after the start operation is performed. Therefore, for example, even if the first variable game in which the chance state starts is executed in the shortest playing time and the start condition is satisfied, the non-notification time of the specific notification is configured to exceed the predetermined time. ing.

As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured such that when the start condition is satisfied in the chance state, the non-output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds the predetermined time. More specifically, in the slot machine 10, when a plurality of variation games are executed after the end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state ends, and then the start condition is satisfied, the variation executed after the end condition is satisfied. When the game is played a plurality of times, the advantageous signal is output after a predetermined period of time has passed since the end condition is established and the advantageous signal is not output. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the minimum playing time is the time from the start to the end of the next variable game in which the end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state ends, and when the start condition is satisfied, the stagnation occurs. When the control is started and the advantageous state signal does not go into the output state but is maintained in the non-output state, the advantageous state is entered after a predetermined time has passed since the end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state signal becomes the non-output state. The signal becomes an output state.

Further, the slot machine 10 is configured such that when the start condition is satisfied in the chance state, the specific notification is started after a predetermined time has passed since the specific notification was terminated. More specifically, in the slot machine 10, after the end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state ends, when the start condition is satisfied after the variation game is executed a plurality of times, the game is executed after the end condition is satisfied. The specific notification is started after a predetermined period of time has passed since the end condition is established and the specific notification is terminated by the number of times of the variable game being played becomes a plurality of times. Further, in the slot machine 10, in the next variable game after the end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state ends, the time from the start to the end of the variable game is the shortest playing time, and the start condition is When established, the stagnation control is started and the advantageous state signal is maintained in the non-output state without being in the output state, so that the end condition is established and the specific notification is completed after a predetermined time has passed. Notification is started.

Effects of the first embodiment will be described.
(1-1) When noise countermeasures are taken against external signals, for example, when an external signal whose output time does not exceed a predetermined time is output from the gaming machine, despite being in an advantageous state, There is a possibility that the input external signal may be invalidated in the device that inputs the external signal. Therefore, it is desired that an appropriate external signal is output.

The slot machine 10 is configured to be capable of outputting an advantageous state signal capable of specifying that it is being controlled in an advantageous state. Then, when the advantageous state ends, the advantageous state signal is in a non-output state. However, in equipment capable of inputting an external signal (for example, a hall computer or a data display), there is a risk that the outputted advantageous state signal will not be accepted unless the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time. be. In the variable game in which the advantageous state has started, the slot machine 10 has the shortest game time from the start to the end of the variable game, and the output time of the advantageous state signal does not exceed a predetermined time. Also, the stagnation control is executed so that the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds the predetermined time. Thus, the slot machine 10 can output an appropriate external signal by outputting an external signal whose output time exceeds a predetermined time. Here, for example, if the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time without starting the stagnation control, the advantageous state signal is output when the game state is controlled to be different from the advantageous state. There is a risk that it will be done. For this reason, the advantageous state signal is output even though the game is not controlled to be in an advantageous state, and a situation may occur in which the output external signal does not match the controlled game state. The slot machine 10 is configured such that the advantageous state signal is not output when the game state different from the advantageous state is controlled by maintaining the output state of the advantageous state signal after the stagnation control is started. , can output a suitable external signal.

(1-2) The first end condition is established based on the result of the variable game after the start of the advantageous state. With this configuration, the time from when the start condition is satisfied and the advantageous state signal is output to when the first end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state signal is not output is a predetermined time. and can output an appropriate external signal. On the other hand, the second end condition is established when the number of variable games executed in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit number of games, or when the number of game medals obtained in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit number of game media. Therefore, after the start of the advantageous state, the advantageous state can end when one variation game is executed. In such a case, if the time from the start to the end of the variable game is the shortest game time, the output time of the advantageous state signal may not exceed the predetermined time. The slot machine 10 is configured so that the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time when the stagnation control starts and the advantageous state signal maintains the output state, and an appropriate external signal can be output. can.

(1-3) The frequency with which the second termination condition is satisfied is lower than the frequency with which the first termination condition is satisfied. That is, it is rare that the time from when the advantageous state signal is output to when the second termination condition is satisfied does not exceed the predetermined time. As described above, the slot machine 10 outputs the advantageous state signal for a predetermined period of time not only when the first end condition with a high frequency of occurrence is satisfied, but also when the second end condition with a low frequency of occurrence is satisfied. It is configured to transcend time and can output an appropriate external signal.

(1-4) When noise countermeasures are taken against external signals, for example, after the external signal is not output, when the external signal is output again before a predetermined time elapses, the external signal is input. There is a possibility that the device continues to output the external signal instead of not outputting it. Therefore, it is desired that an appropriate external signal is output.

The slot machine 10 is configured to be capable of outputting an advantageous state signal that can be identified as being controlled in an advantageous state. Then, when the advantageous state ends, the advantageous state signal becomes a non-output state. However, in a device that can receive an external signal (for example, a hall computer or a data display), if the non-output time of the advantageous state signal does not exceed a predetermined time, the advantageous state signal will not be output even during the period in which the advantageous state signal is not output. There is a risk that it was controlled by In the next variable game after the end of the advantageous state, the slot machine 10 has the shortest game time from the start to the end of the variable game, and the non-output time of the advantageous state signal does not exceed a predetermined time. However, the non-output time of the advantageous state signal is configured to exceed the predetermined time by executing the stagnation control. Thus, the slot machine 10 can output an appropriate external signal by outputting the external signal after the non-output time exceeds the predetermined time. Here, for example, if the non-output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time without starting the stagnation control, the advantageous state signal is not output even though the control is in the advantageous state. situations can arise. For this reason, a situation may occur in which the external signal output does not match the game state being controlled. The slot machine 10 is configured to output the advantageous state signal when the stagnation control is started and the advantageous state signal is maintained in the non-output state, so that the advantageous state signal is output when the advantageous state signal is maintained. An external signal can be output.

(1-5) In the slot machine 10, in addition to the advantageous state signal, the payout display section 36 visible from the outside of the gaming machine can specify that the game is being controlled to the advantageous state. When the specific notification is not executed, the specific notification is not executed even if a game-related event different from the start of an advantageous state occurs. Further, when the specific notification is being executed, the specific notification does not end even if a game-related event other than the termination of the advantageous state occurs. Therefore, by visually recognizing the payout display section 36, it is possible to easily recognize that the control is in an advantageous state. As a result, for example, even if it is not possible to grasp that the player is being controlled to be in an advantageous state due to a problem on the side of the device that inputs the advantageous state signal, it is possible to grasp that the player is being controlled to be in an advantageous state by the payout display unit 36. can. In this manner, the slot machine 10 can output appropriate external signals and make it easy for the player to grasp the gaming state by a means different from the external signals.

(1-6) The advantageous state signal becomes an output state after the payout display section 36 starts the specific notification. Furthermore, the advantageous state signal is put into a non-output state in the payout display section 36 before the specific notification ends. That is, when the advantageous state signal is in the output state, the payout display section 36 executes the specific notification. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can output an advantageous state signal only when it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, and can output an appropriate external signal.

(1-7) When the payout display unit 36 is controlled to be in an advantageous state, not only the specific notification by the dot display unit 38h of the display unit 38, but also the display units 37a to 37g of the display unit 37 and the display of the display unit 38 The operation assistance notification is executed by the units 38a to 38g. Therefore, when the player is in an advantageous state, the payout display portion 36 can be viewed more frequently, making it easier to recognize that the player is being controlled in a more advantageous state. In this manner, the slot machine 10 can output appropriate external signals and make it easy for the player to grasp the gaming state by a means different from the external signals.

(1-8) When the payout display unit 36 is controlled to be in an advantageous state, not only the specific notification by the dot display unit 38h of the display unit 38, but also the display units 37a to 37g of the display unit 37 and the display of the display unit 38 Information that can specify the number of game medals to be paid out when a prize is won is notified by the units 38a to 38g. Therefore, by visually recognizing the payout display unit 36 when the payout combination is won, the frequency of visually recognizing the payout display unit 36 is increased, and it is possible to easily recognize that the player is controlled in a more advantageous state. In this manner, the slot machine 10 can output appropriate external signals and make it easy for the player to grasp the gaming state by a means different from the external signals.

(1-9) When the payout display unit 36 is controlled to be in an advantageous state, not only the specific notification by the dot display unit 38h of the display unit 38, but also the display units 37a to 37g of the display unit 37 and the display of the display unit 38 Error information is notified by the units 38a to 38g. Therefore, for example, the manager of the slot machine 10 can confirm the error, thereby increasing the frequency of visually checking the payout display section 36 and easily recognizing that the control is in a more advantageous state. In this manner, the slot machine 10 can output appropriate external signals and make it easy for the player to grasp the gaming state by a means different from the external signals.

(1-10) The Advantage signal goes to an output state after Advantage has started. In addition, the advantage signal goes to an inactive state before the advantage ends. That is, when the advantageous state signal is in the output state, it is controlled to be in the advantageous state. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can output an advantageous state signal only when it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, and can output an appropriate external signal.

(1-11) A device capable of inputting an external signal (for example, a hall computer or a data display) can specify whether or not the slot machine 10 is controlled to be in an advantageous state by inputting an advantageous state signal. can. Furthermore, a device capable of inputting an external signal can input a medal insertion signal and a medal payout signal. In the slot machine 10, when the advantageous state starts, the medal insertion signal is output before the variable game starts and after the advantageous state signal is output. As a result, it is possible to specify that the device to which the external signal can be input is, for example, the multiplier when it is controlled in an advantageous state. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the advantageous state ends, the medal payout signal can be output before the advantageous state signal becomes non-output. As a result, the device to which the external signal can be input can specify, for example, game medals paid out in response to the occurrence of a prize while being controlled in an advantageous state. With these, a device capable of inputting an external signal can specify, for example, the ball payout rate in an advantageous state. In this manner, the slot machine 10 can appropriately output an external signal so that the number of bets in an advantageous state and the number of game medals to be paid out in an advantageous state can be specified.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the slot machine will be described. In addition, the structure similar to 1st Embodiment attaches|subjects the same code|symbol as 1st Embodiment, and abbreviate|omits about the detailed description and drawing.

In the first embodiment, the stagnation control is performed based on the establishment of the start condition so that the non-output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time. Further, in the first embodiment, the stagnation control is performed based on the establishment of the second termination condition so that the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds the predetermined time. In the second embodiment, when the stagnation control is performed based on the establishment of the start condition, the effect display device 15 gives a specific notification. Further, in the second embodiment, when the stagnation control is performed based on the establishment of the second end condition, the effect display device 15 gives a predetermined notification.

The specific notification and the predetermined notification executed during the stagnation control will be described below.
First, a specific notification executed by the effect display device 15 when the stagnation control is performed based on the satisfaction of the start condition will be described. That is, the specific notification is performed during the stagnation control when transitioning from either the second normal state or the chance state to the advantageous state.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the specific notification is executed, the effect display device 15 displays an image RK1 including the character string "RUSH rush" and an image of the character string "2nd time! RK2 and a character image CH are displayed. Image RK1 is an example of a notification that can identify the start of an advantageous state. The image RK2 is an example of notification that can specify the number of times the advantageous state started after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section. An image RK2 in FIG. 12 is an example of a notification that can identify the start of the second advantageous state after transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section. The image CH is an example of suggesting or reporting the number of times of navigation. For example, there are multiple types of images CH, and the expected value of the number of times of navigation differs depending on the type. The secondary CPU 41a determines the type of image CH according to the inputted navigation number command. Then, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the first stagnation start command, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 to notify the determined image CH.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the stagnation control is executed, the effect display device 15 executes a specific notification. The effect display device 15 corresponds to notification means capable of executing specific notification. The specific notification includes a notification capable of specifying the start of the advantageous state, a notification capable of specifying the number of times the advantageous state has started, and a notification regarding the number of times of navigation. That is, the specific announcements include announcements related to being favorably controlled.

Next, the predetermined notification executed by the effect display device 15 when the stagnation control is performed based on the establishment of the second end condition will be described. In other words, the predetermined notification is executed during the stagnation control when the advantageous state transitions to the first normal state.

As shown in FIG. 13, when a predetermined notification is executed, the effect display device 15 displays an image YJ including a character string "advantage interval reaches the upper limit and ends" and a variable game in the advantage interval. An image YG of the number of executions and an image YM of the number of wins in the advantageous section are displayed. Furthermore, the effect display device 15 displays an image NC including a character string of "Pachinko/Pachislot is a game to be enjoyed moderately. Be careful not to become addicted." Furthermore, the effect display device 15 displays an image SS1 simulating a star, an image SS2 simulating Saturn, and an image SS3 simulating a heart.

The image YJ is an example of a notification that can specify that the second end condition is satisfied and the advantageous section is shifted to the non-advantageous section. Further, the image YJ is also an example of a notification that can specify that the second end condition is met and the advantageous state transitions to the normal state. The image YG is an example of a notification capable of specifying the number of executions of the variable game after transitioning from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section. Image YM is an example of notification that can specify the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous section after transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section. Then, the image YG and the image YM determine that the second end condition is that the number of variable games executed in the advantageous section has reached the game upper limit number (eg, 1500 times), and that the amount of game media acquired in the advantageous section is It is possible to specify which of the reasons why the number has reached the upper limit number of game media (2400 as an example) has been established.

The image NC is an example of notification regarding a call for attention regarding immersion. The notification regarding the call for attention regarding addiction is notification that urges the player to moderately enjoy pachinko and pachislot. The images SS1 to SS3 are examples of suggesting or notifying the setting values that have been set. For example, the effect display device 15 may suggest or notify a set value according to the combination in which the images SS1 to SS3 are displayed. The sub CPU 41a may control the effect display device 15 so as to display only the image SS1 when suggesting or notifying that it is one of the settings "1", "3", and "5". The secondary CPU 41a may control the effect display device 15 so as to display only the image SS2 when suggesting or notifying that it is one of the settings "2", "4", and "6". The sub CPU 41a may control the effect display device 15 so as to display only the image SS3 when suggesting or notifying that it is one of the settings "4", "5", and "6". The secondary CPU 41a may control the effect display device 15 to display all of the images SS1 to SS3 when suggesting or notifying the setting "6".

As described above, in the slot machine 10, the performance display device 15 performs a predetermined notification when the stagnation control is being performed. The effect display device 15 corresponds to notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification. The predetermined notification includes notification related to the satisfaction of the second termination condition and notification not related to the satisfaction of the second termination condition. Specifically, the notification related to the satisfaction of the second termination condition includes a notification that can specify that the second termination condition is satisfied and the transition from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section, and the change executed in the advantageous section It includes a notification capable of specifying the number of game executions and a notification capable of specifying the number of game medals obtained in an advantageous section. On the other hand, the notification not related to the establishment of the second end condition includes the notification regarding the alert regarding the immersion and the notification regarding the setting value that has been set.

Here, control for executing specific notification and predetermined notification performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub CPU 41a inputs the first stagnation start command, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that a specific notification is started. After that, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the first stagnation end command, it controls the effect display device 15 so that the specific notification ends. Further, when the secondary CPU 41a inputs the second stagnation start command, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that a predetermined notification is started. After that, when the secondary CPU 41a inputs the second stagnation end command, it controls the effect display device 15 so as to end the predetermined notification.

Effects of the second embodiment will be described.
According to the second embodiment, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-11) of the first embodiment.

(2-1) In the slot machine 10, the time from when the advantageous signal is output due to the execution of the stagnation control until when the second end condition is satisfied and the advantageous signal is not output. It is configured to exceed a predetermined time. This makes it possible to output an appropriate external signal. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, the stagnation control is used to make a notification related to the establishment of the second end condition. As a result, even in a special situation in which the advantageous state ends after one variation game, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the advantageous state has ended with the second end condition being satisfied. Further, in the slot machine 10, the stagnation control is used to make a notification that is not related to the establishment of the second end condition. As a result, for example, it is possible to effectively prompt cautionary notes regarding the game. Thus, the slot machine 10 can effectively utilize the configuration for outputting an appropriate external signal while outputting an appropriate external signal.

(2-2) In the slot machine 10, by notifying the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous section during the execution of the stagnation control, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest in the end of the advantageous state. In this way, the slot machine 10 can suppress a decline in interest while outputting an appropriate external signal. Reaching the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section or reaching the upper limit number of game media in the advantageous section is a situation in which there is a risk of becoming absorbed in playing. In such a situation, the slot machine 10 issues an alert regarding immersion during execution of the stagnation control. In this way, the slot machine 10 can effectively call attention to immersion while outputting an appropriate external signal.

(2-3) The slot machine 10 is configured to perform stagnation control in order to output an appropriate advantageous state signal. However, during the stagnation control, the progress of the game is stagnate, so there is no interest in the game, and there is a possibility that the player may feel a sense of incompatibility and lose interest. During such stagnation control, the slot machine 10 can suppress a decline in interest by executing a specific notification. Further, during the stagnation control, the slot machine 10 can suppress the decline in interest by executing a predetermined notification. In this way, the slot machine 10 can suppress a decline in interest while outputting an appropriate external signal.

(2-4) Specific notifications include notifications that can specify that an advantageous state starts. Therefore, the player's mood can be enhanced. Specific notifications also include notifications that can specify the number of times an advantageous state has started. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest by increasing motivation for increasing the number of times the advantageous state starts. Further, the specific notification includes notification regarding the number of times of navigation. Therefore, it is possible to enhance interest in the advantageous state after the end of the stagnation control. In this way, the slot machine 10 can improve interest while outputting appropriate external signals.

(2-5) Since the predetermined notification includes the image YJ including the character string "advantageous section reaches upper limit and ends", it is possible to clearly understand that the advantageous section ends. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the understanding that the second end condition is satisfied. As a result, the slot machine 10 can output an appropriate external signal and make it easier for the player to grasp the game state by means different from the external signal.

(2-6) The predetermined notification includes notification regarding the number of game medals obtained in the advantageous section and notification regarding the number of variable games executed in the advantageous section. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the understanding that the second end condition is satisfied. As a result, the slot machine 10 can output an appropriate external signal and make it easier for the player to grasp the game state by means different from the external signal.

(2-7) Predetermined notification includes suggestion or notification of set values. Since the slot machine 10 has a different expected value of the payout rate depending on the set value, the player is particularly likely to pay attention to it. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the termination of the advantageous state. In this way, the slot machine 10 can suppress a decline in interest while outputting an appropriate external signal.

The embodiment described above can be modified and implemented as follows. In addition, each embodiment mentioned above and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The number of bets that can be played for one variable game may include one card. In other words, the slot machine 10 may be able to play one variation game using any number of game medals, ie, one, two, or three. In this case, in the slot machine 10, the minimum bet number is "1" and the maximum bet number is "3" among the bet numbers that can be played in one variable game. In addition, in the slot machine 10, one variable game can be played by using one or three game medals, while one variable game can be played by using two game medals. It may be impossible to do. In this case, in the slot machine 10, the minimum bet number is "1" and the maximum bet number is "3" among the bet numbers that can be played in one variable game. In the slot machine 10, one variable game can be played by using three game medals, while one variable game can be played by using one or two game medals. It may be impossible to do.

- The upper limit number of games may be a predetermined number of times, and may not be 1500 times. The upper limit number of games may be less than 1500 times. The upper limit number of games may be 1501 or more. For example, the upper limit number of games may be 3000 times.

・The upper limit of the number of game media may be a predetermined number, and does not have to be 2400. The upper limit number of game media may be less than 2400 sheets. The upper limit number of game media may be 2401 or more. For example, the upper limit number of game media may be 3000 sheets.

The slot machine 10 may shift to the advantageous state when the conditions for shifting to the advantageous section are satisfied while in the first normal state. At this time, the slot machine 10 shifts from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the conditions for transitioning to the advantageous section are satisfied in the first normal state, the slot machine 10 may transition to either the second normal state or the advantageous state. In this case, the probability of transitioning to the advantageous state in the second normal state may be higher than the probability of transitioning to the advantageous state in the first normal state. Further, the main CPU 40a may execute stagnation control when transitioning to the advantageous state from any of the first normal state, the second normal state, and the chance state.

- The stagnation time of the stagnation control executed based on the satisfaction of the second end condition may be a time exceeding 2000 ms. For example, the stagnation time of the stagnation control executed based on the satisfaction of the second end condition may be 3000 ms. The stagnation time of the stagnation control executed based on the satisfaction of the second termination condition may be less than 2000 ms. In this case, it is preferable that the total time of the shortest game time and the stagnation time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. Moreover, the stagnation time of the stagnation control that is executed based on the satisfaction of the second end condition may be determined by lottery from among a plurality of times. The plurality of times is preferably equal to or longer than a predetermined time.

- The stagnation time of the stagnation control executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition may be a time exceeding 2000 ms. For example, the stagnation time of stagnation control that is executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition may be 3000 ms. The stagnation time of the stagnation control executed based on the fulfillment of the start condition may be less than 2000 ms. In this case, it is preferable that the total time of the shortest game time and the stagnation time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. Moreover, the stagnation time of the stagnation control that is executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition may be determined by lottery from among a plurality of times. The plurality of times is preferably equal to or longer than a predetermined time.

The stagnation time of the stagnation control executed based on the satisfaction of the second end condition and the stagnation time of the stagnation control executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition may be the same or different. may

- The main CPU 40a does not need to execute the stagnation control even if the normal advantageous start condition is met. That is, the main CPU 40a may execute the stagnation control only when the favorable chance start condition is satisfied.

After outputting the advantageous state signal, the main CPU 40a measures the output time of the advantageous state signal, and if the output time of the advantageous state signal is less than a predetermined time, the main CPU 40a determines that the second termination condition is met. stagnation control may be performed. On the other hand, after outputting the advantageous state signal, the main CPU 40a counts the output time of the advantageous state signal, and if the output time of the advantageous state signal exceeds a predetermined time, it means that the second end condition is satisfied. It is not necessary to perform stagnation control based on

The main CPU 40a counts the non-output time of the advantageous state signal after the advantageous state signal is not output. You may perform stagnation control based on. On the other hand, after the advantageous state signal is not output, the main CPU 40a counts the non-output time of the advantageous state signal. It is not necessary to perform stagnation control based on

- The main CPU 40a does not need to execute the first stagnation process and the start process when the start operation is performed with the minimum multiplication. As a result, for example, even if the normal advantageous starting condition and the chance advantageous starting condition are satisfied, the stagnation control does not have to be executed when the starting operation is performed with the minimum multiplication. Further, for example, even if the advantageous chance start condition is satisfied in the chance state, it is not necessary to shift from the chance state to the advantageous state. In this case, the advantageous state signal may not be output, and the specific notification may not be executed. Further, for example, even if the first end condition is satisfied when the advantageous state is reached, the advantageous state does not have to be changed to the chance state. In this case, the advantageous state signal may not be output, and the specific notification may not end.

- The main CPU 40a may also perform the advantageous section shift determination process when the control is in the first normal state and when the two cards are placed. The main CPU 40a may perform the first advantageous transition lottery process even when the second normal state is in effect and the two-coin bet is set. The main CPU 40a may perform the second advantageous transition lottery process even when the chance state is controlled and the two-coin bet is on. The main CPU 40a may also perform the instruction information determination process when the control is in an advantageous state and when the two cards are placed. The main CPU 40a may also perform the advantageous state processing when the control is in the advantageous state and when the two cards are hung.

・When an error occurs in the slot machine 10, an external signal (hereinafter referred to as a security signal) that can identify the occurrence of an error can be output from the output terminal of the external centralized terminal board 25. good. As a result, for example, when the security signal is output while the advantageous state signal is being output, the device receiving the external signal can identify that an error has occurred during the advantageous state. can.

- The number of times of navigation is not limited to 5 times, 10 times, and 20 times. The number of times of navigation may be a plurality of times, and may be two times. The number of times of navigation may be one.
・The first termination condition is satisfied when the number of variable games executed in an advantageous state reaches the termination number (for example, 50 times) in addition to the number of navigation times becoming 0 or instead. can be Also, the first end condition may be satisfied when the number of game medals acquired in an advantageous state reaches the number of acquired game medals (eg, 100).

The normal advantageous start condition may be established when the number of executions of the variable game in the second normal state reaches a predetermined number (eg, 500 times). For example, after the transition from the first normal state to the second normal state, the main CPU 40a decides that the normal advantageous start condition is established when a predetermined number of variable games are played before winning the first advantageous lottery. good too.

- In the slot machine 10, the frequency at which the second end condition is met may vary according to the set value.
In the slot machine 10, the expected value of game medals that can be obtained from the transition to the advantageous state to the end of the advantageous state may differ according to the set value. In the slot machine 10, the order of set value “1”<set value “2”<set value “3”<set value “4”<set value “5”<set value “6” can be obtained in an advantageous state. The expected value of game medals may be high.

- The slot machine 10 may execute an effect using the reels 16a to 16c during the stagnation control. That is, when starting the stagnation control, the main CPU 40a may rotate the reels 16a to 16c and then perform a reel effect (for example, a pseudo game) to stop the reels 16a to 16c. In this reel performance, the main CPU 40a rotates the reels 16a to 16c, and when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated, stops the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c corresponding to the stop buttons 21a to 21c. good too.

・When the slot machine 10 is controlled to be in an advantageous state and an advantageous state signal is output, it is controlled to be in an advantageous state again and an advantageous state signal is output when the power supply is started after the power is turned off. It may be configured to be possible. In this case, the slot machine 10 may control to an advantageous state and output an advantageous state signal when the setter 50 is not operated with the start of power supply. On the other hand, the slot machine 10 may not output the advantageous state signal without controlling to the advantageous state when the setter 50 is operated with the start of power supply and the set value changeable state is controlled. .

- The function of the main substrate 40 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of substrates. Also, the main CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.
- The function of the sub-board 41 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device 15, a sound board that exclusively controls the speaker 14, and a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and these board groups are collectively controlled. You may further provide the integrated board|substrate which carries out. Also, the secondary CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

- The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a slot machine in which a virtual medium composed of electronic data is awarded when game medals are awarded. That is, the above embodiment may be embodied in a slot machine that does not pay out physical game media (a so-called medalless slot machine). In such a slot machine, when virtual media are provided in accordance with winning of a payout combination, the number of bets can be set from the provided virtual media by operating the MAX bet button. good. That is, the slot machine may be configured to be able to execute variable games by using virtual media.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from each embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(b) A notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification is provided, and the predetermined notification includes notification related to the satisfaction of the second termination condition and notification not related to the satisfaction of the second termination condition. and are included, and when the stagnation control is being executed, the predetermined notification is executed by the notification means.

(b) in the next variable game after the end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state ends, the time from the start to the end of the variable game is the shortest playing time, and the start condition is satisfied; When satisfied, the stagnation control is started and the advantageous state signal is maintained in a non-output state without being output, thereby satisfying the termination condition and causing the advantageous state signal to be in a non-output state. to the output state exceeds the predetermined time.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Slot machine 13... Decorative lamp 14... Speaker 15... Effect display device 16a... Left reel 16b... Center reel 16c... Right reel 20... Start lever 21a... Left stop button 21b... Center stop button 21c... Right stop button 25... External Centralized terminal board 30... Information display part 36... Payout display part 37... Display device 38... Display device 40... Main board 40a... Main CPU 40b... Main ROM 40c... Main RWM 41... Sub board 41a... Sub CPU 41b... Sub ROM 41c …Secondary RWM

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game,
a signal output means for outputting an external signal;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
a stagnation control means for executing stagnation control to stagnate the progress of the game ,
The game state includes a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous than the normal state,
The external signal includes at least an advantageous state signal output when being controlled to the advantageous state,
The advantageous state starts when the start condition is met, ends when the end condition is met,
The termination conditions include a first termination condition and a second termination condition different from the first termination condition,
After the start condition is met and the advantageous state starts, the advantageous state ends when the second termination condition is met even before the first end condition is met,
The shortest playing time from the start to the end of one variable game is a time not exceeding a predetermined time,
When two variation games are executed in the shortest playing time, the shortest time from the start of the first variation game to the end of the second variation game is the time exceeding the predetermined time. ,
When the start condition is met and the first end condition is met, the number of variable games executed after the start condition is met becomes a plurality, so that the start condition is met and the advantageous state is established. the time from when the signal is in an output state to when it is in a non-output state exceeds the predetermined time;
When, in the variation game in which the advantageous state has started due to the establishment of the start condition, the time from the start to the end of the variation game is the shortest playing time, and the second end condition is established. , when the stagnation control is started and the advantageous state signal is maintained in the output state without being in the non-output state, the start condition is satisfied and the advantageous state signal is in the output state and then in the non-output state. The time until it becomes exceeds the predetermined time ,
When either the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state ends, and then the variable game is executed a plurality of times and the start condition is satisfied, the first end condition and the second end condition are satisfied. When the number of variable games executed after any one of the second end conditions is met becomes a plurality of times, either the first end condition or the second end condition is met and the advantageous state signal is output. The advantageous state signal becomes an output state after the predetermined time has passed since the non-output state, and
When the first end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state ends, the next variable game starts and ends until the time is the shortest game time, and when the start condition is satisfied, the stagnation. When the control is started and the advantageous state signal is maintained in the non-output state instead of the output state, the first end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state signal becomes the non-output state for the predetermined time. A gaming machine characterized in that the advantageous state signal becomes an output state after exceeding .