JP7332889B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The invention described in this specification (hereinafter referred to as "the present invention") relates to gaming machines such as slot machines and pachinko machines.

Slot machines (rotary type gaming machines), which are representative gaming machines, generally control the progress of games using reels (also referred to as "rotating drums") (for example, reel drive control, winning combination determination (" control of game media such as game medals (also called "game value"), control of game state transitions between multiple game states with different probability of winning a winning combination, etc. ) and various effects (image display device (also called “liquid crystal display device”) for the purpose of improving the interest of the game according to the game situation). and a sub-control board (also referred to as "sub-control means") that performs control related to the execution of audio production by a speaker device, etc.), and information transmission (transmission) between both boards is performed from the main control board. Only one direction to the control board is possible.

In a slot machine, generally, an effective line is set by inserting a specified number of game media (the number required to play one game), and a start lever (also referred to as a "start lever") is tilted. When the reel rotation start operation such as is performed by the player, the combination determination process (also referred to as "combination lottery process" or "internal lottery") is performed, and any game combination (simply referred to as "combination") or losing is determined, and then a plurality of reels start spinning. When a plurality of reels start rotating and reach a predetermined rotation speed, a reel rotation stop operation such as pressing a stop switch is enabled, and the player performs a reel rotation stop operation for each reel, whereby each reel can be stopped. are designed to stop rotating sequentially.

Usually, the rotation stoppage of a plurality of reels is controlled based on the timing of the reel rotation stoppage operation by the player and the determined combination. That is, each reel is controlled so as to be able to stop at any timing within a predetermined time (usually, the time during which a maximum of 5 symbols can be moved) from the timing when the reel rotation stop operation is performed, thereby determining the winning combination. The combination (also called "acceptable combination") decided (also called "election" or "won") by the process is established as much as possible (combination of symbols constituting the acceptable combination (also called "corresponding symbol") is stop-displayed on the effective line), and a combination that has not been determined by the combination determination process is not established (corresponding symbols constituting a combination other than a winning combination that is not allowed to be established are not stop-displayed on the effective line). Incidentally, the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed is also referred to as a "rolling number".

Further, as the game combination, in addition to the normal combination called a replay combination and a small combination, a special combination called a bonus combination is generally provided. A replay role means that a game medium (game value) is not given (cannot be acquired) even if it is established, but it is possible to replay (the player can play the next game without inserting a new game medium). It is also called "replay role" in the role. A small combination is a combination that allows a predetermined number of game media to be acquired when established, and is also referred to as a “winning combination”. A bonus role (special role) is a role in which a special game state (also referred to as "special role", "special game" or "bonus game (game)") becomes operable (settable) as a result of its establishment. is. The special gaming state is, for example, the probability of winning a predetermined small winning combination (may be simply "determining probability", or "role lottery probability" (may be simply "lottery probability"), "role selection probability" (simply "Selection probability" is also possible), "role winning probability" (simply "winning probability" is also possible)), refers to a gaming state in which it is higher than usual.

In many cases, only a small number of symbols are arranged on each reel as symbols constituting a symbol combination that constitutes a special combination. For this reason, even when a special combination is determined, the player should perform a reel rotation stop operation for each reel (such It is difficult to establish a special role unless the operation is also called "eye pushing". However, even though the special role has been determined, if it cannot be established, the information indicating that the special role has been determined is carried over to the next game ("Special It is also called "carrying over the win of the role", "carrying over the win of the special role", etc.), and even for players who are not good at eyeballing, the opportunity to establish the determined special role is guaranteed (with the winning There are special roles that cannot be passed).

In addition, in a conventional slot machine, a plurality of RT states (game states) with different probability of determining a combination of replay combinations are provided, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, winning a special combination based on the combination determination process). , that the corresponding symbol of the special role is displayed, that the game related to the special role is completed, that the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed)) is generally used as a trigger to shift to another RT state. Are known. Such a transition between RT states is controlled by the main control board because it accompanies variations in the probability of determining a winning combination (replaying combination). Also, the period during which the RT state in which the winning combination determination probability of the replaying combination is set to the highest value is sometimes referred to as replay time.

On the other hand, it is also possible to set a game period called AT (assist time), in which information that allows the player to play the game advantageously, is set, and a predetermined notification effect (assist effect) is performed during this game period. ing. Such an AT may be set during a period (replay time) during which the RT state in which the replay combination probability is set to the highest value is set, and during such a replay time, the AT is It is generally called ART (Assist Replay Time). In fact, ART (assist Also called replay time. Assist effects performed during AT include, for example, when a small winning combination that enables the acquisition of game media is determined, this fact is notified, or the determined small winning combination is established (corresponding symbols are displayed on the effective line). stop display on the top), the operation mode of the stop switch (the operation order indicating in what order the plurality of stop switches should be operated (also referred to as "push order"), the stop switch, There is known a device that notifies an operation position (also referred to as a “push position”) indicating the rotation position of the reel when the operation should be performed. It should be noted that a game combination (result of determination of combination) that is stop-displayed with a different combination of symbols due to a difference in the pressing order is also referred to as a "push order combination". Also, during AT, a game in which an assist effect is performed is also referred to as an "assist game".

There is also a slot machine (also referred to as a "sub AT machine") in which the above-described AT-related control processing (also referred to as "AT-related control processing") is exclusively performed by the sub control means. However, there was a problem such as being able to forcibly set AT by performing cheating on the sub-control means, so recently it is harder to cheat than the sub-control means. There are many slot machines (also called "main AT machine") in which a part of AT-related control processing is performed by main control means. For example, the main control means exclusively performs the processing related to the setting of the AT and the processing of determining the pressing order to be notified during the AT, and the sub-control means is mainly determined by the main control means during the AT set by the main control means. There is known a main AT machine that performs a process of executing notification of the pressing order (assist effect). In such a main AT machine, the main control means manages various information relating to the AT, and the main control means appropriately transmits this information to the sub-control means.

In general, in a slot machine, the game store side determines the role determination result ("role lottery result" (simply "lottery result" is also possible), "role selection result" (simply "selection result" is also possible), "role winning result" (may be simply referred to as "winning result")) can be changed within a range of a plurality of stages. The difference in probability of determining a winning combination (also referred to as a "set difference") affects the payout rate of a slot machine. Interest is high as an indicator for acquiring more gaming media. Among the winning combination (winning combination), there are those where the winning combination probability does not change regardless of the setting value (also called "result of winning combination with no set difference") and those where the winning combination probability changes depending on the setting difference ( (Also referred to as "results of winning combinations with set differences").

The slot machine has an advantageous interval in which an assist game can be executed and a normal interval (also referred to as a "non-advantageous interval") in which an assist game cannot be executed, and when a predetermined number of games are played in the advantageous interval, A configuration is known in which an advantageous section ends and a transition is made to a normal section. Further, when it is determined that a predetermined number of assist games are completed during the advantageous interval, an ending effect is executed to inform that the advantageous interval is over, and the AT is not extended (added). Slot machines are also known. Also known is a slot machine configured to perform a lottery for transition to a state in which AT (ART) is added with a high probability according to the number of continuations of AT (ART). reference).

The number of game values acquired during AT in a slot machine tends to increase as the number of AT games increases. See Patent Document 2 below). On the other hand, a plurality of game states with different easiness of acquiring game values are set by lottery even if the AT has the same set value, and the number of AT set games and the number of AT additions are generated between the respective game states. Slot machines configured to vary rates are also known (see, for example, US Pat.

JP 2016-26729 A JP 2018-99509 A JP 2018-68507 A JP 2017-18686 A

Conventional gaming machines have been devised in various ways in order to improve the game playability and enjoyment of the game, and to enable the game to be played smoothly, but there is room for further improvement.

For example, as described above, a transition lottery is performed according to the number of AT continuations, and based on the lottery result, a transition to an additional high probability state is also performed. However, the conventional ones do not clearly define the relationship between the number of AT continuations and the likelihood of winning in the transfer lottery. Therefore, the player does not know what to aim for with respect to the number of continuations during AT, which may reduce the interest in the game. In addition, when a desirable transfer lottery result is not obtained, there is a high probability that a display effect indicating that the degree of expectation for transfer is low is executed, and there is a risk that the player's willingness to play may be lowered. .

In addition, in the case of a slot machine configured such that the increase in the number of game values acquired during AT depends only on the set value of the winning combination probability, adjustment of the number of acquired game values becomes easier on the gaming arcade side. There is a problem that sex tends to become monotonous. On the other hand, in the case of a slot machine in which the ease of obtaining game value in the AT is changed by lottery or the like, although the interest in the game in the AT can be improved, the number of wins may increase excessively depending on the lottery result. There is a possibility that an unexpected loss will occur in the amusement arcade.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of clarifying a game target in an advantageous state.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has the following features. In addition, in the description of the characteristic configuration below, examples of configurations corresponding to the embodiments described later are shown in parentheses.

A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) according to the present invention has a normal state (for example, game mode 1) and an advantageous state (for example, game modes 6 to 11) that is more advantageous than the normal state. In the advantageous game (e.g., AT game) predetermined benefits (e.g., AT continuation, addition of AT game number, addition of AT set number, etc.) can be given, and in an advantageous game under a predetermined situation, during an advantageous state When the game value acquisition number in the state is equal to or greater than a specific value, a predetermined privilege related to the advantageous game can be given with a probability X , and when the game value acquisition number in the advantageous state is less than a predetermined value smaller than the specific value, the advantageous game can be granted with a probability Y higher than the probability X, and when the number of game value acquisitions in the advantageous state is equal to or more than a predetermined value and less than a specific value , the probability of being granted a predetermined privilege related to an advantageous game is the probability X It is characterized in that the probability of being given a predetermined privilege relating to advantageous games is lowered step by step as the game value acquisition number increases in an advantageous state .

According to the gaming machine having such a configuration, when the number of acquired game values in an advantageous state reaches a specific value or more, a privilege relating to the advantageous game is likely to be given, so the number of acquired game values is increased until it reaches a specific value or more. is a clear game goal during an advantageous state.

According to the gaming machine with the above configuration, it is possible to clarify the game goal in an advantageous state.

1 is a front view of a slot machine according to the present invention; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the said slot machine roughly. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|positioning of the reel of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination 1 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination 2 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination 3 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination 4 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination 5 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination 6 in the said slot machine. (A) in the above slot machine shows a bonus condition device, and (B) shows a winning re-game condition device (1). It is a figure which shows a winning replay condition device (2) in the slot machine. It is a figure which shows a winning replay conditions device (3) in the slot machine. It is a figure which shows a winning replay condition device (4) in the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the winning number allocated to each condition device in the said slot machine. 3 is a block diagram conceptually showing the functions of the slot machine; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between RT states in the second slot machine; It is a figure which shows the relationship of each game mode in the said slot machine. In the above slot machine, (A) shows the correspondence relationship between the winning replay condition device and the effect group A number, and (B) shows the correspondence relationship between the bonus condition device and the effect group B number. In game modes 8 and 9 of the above slot machine, (A) is the 1st round (holding number setting start), (B) is the 1st round (holding number is being set), (C) is the 1st round (holding number setting is finished) ), (D) is the 2nd round (holding number update), (E) is the 2nd round (holding number update end), (F) is continuation judgment in progress, (G) continuation judgment is finished, (H) is the next 10A and 10B are diagrams each showing the contents of the display effect in the first round of . In the above slot machine, (A) shows the contents of the holding number setting lottery, (B) the holding number addition lottery, and (C) the contents of the second AT continuation lottery. 4 is a flow chart showing the flow of game progress control processing in the slot machine. It is a flow chart showing a flow of lever processing classified by main game state in the slot machine. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a flow of a main game state-based all-stop process in the slot machine; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a flow of advantageous section clear counter management processing in the slot machine; FIG. It is a flow chart showing a flow of main game state 8 lever processing in the slot machine. 4 is a flow chart showing the flow of acquisition processing in the slot machine. It is a flow chart showing a flow of reservation number setting processing in the slot machine. 4 is a flow chart showing the flow of reservation number addition processing in the slot machine. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the flow of the continuation of the reservation number addition process; FIG. It is a flow chart showing the flow of the main game state 8 total stop processing in the slot machine. It is a flow chart showing the flow of the main game state 9 lever processing in the slot machine. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a flow of main game state 9 full stop processing in the slot machine; FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the flow of timer interrupt processing in the slot machine; It is a diagram showing the relationship of the main game state in the first modified mode of the slot machine. (A) is a graph of the frequency distribution of the number of acquired game values, and (B) is a table of the frequency distribution of the number of acquired game values in the first modification of the slot machine. (A) is a graph of the frequency distribution of the number of acquired game values, and (B) is a table of the frequency distribution of the number of acquired game values in the modification of the first modification of the slot machine. In the second modification of the slot machine, (A) shows the contents of the rank lottery, (B) shows the ceiling game number lottery, and (C) shows the contents of the winning number lottery during AT.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the above drawings.
It should be noted that the "hand determination process" in the following description refers to one of a plurality of preset hand determination result numbers (consisting of one or more game hands or loss (except when no loss is set)). , a selection act such as a lottery (also referred to as "role determination") executed using an electronic device, etc., in order to randomly select one or more combination determination result numbers (winning items). . Here, the winning combination determination result number means one or a plurality of gaming combinations that are allowed to be established in the game in which the winning combination determination result number is determined (selected) (also called "acceptable combination" or "winning combination"). (referred to as the name) or a loss. In addition, determination of a role is also referred to as "internal lottery" or "role lottery", and "selection" in lottery or winning is also referred to as "lottery" or "sen".

In addition, when describing "a game role is established", "a game role is established", etc., "formation" means a game role corresponding to the determined role determination result number (a game role with a payout of game medals ( A combination of symbols (corresponding symbols) that constitutes a small combination) or a game combination that does not pay out (regardless of whether it is a replay combination or a special combination) is a predetermined stop mode (for example, a mode of lining up on an effective line to be described later). It is used as a concept to indicate that it is displayed in . However, regarding the timing of establishment, for example, when the reel stop operation is performed at the timing at which the symbol corresponding to the game role can be stopped and displayed on the active line, or when the symbol corresponding to the game role is stopped on the active line The timing can be set as appropriate, such as when the symbol is displayed, when the slot machine identifies that the symbol corresponding to the game combination has been stopped and displayed on the active line, or when the identified result is stored in the storage area. .

Further, in the following description, the game medal insertion operation (maintenance operation) by the player into the medal insertion slot 21 described later, and the regulation necessary for playing the game among the credited (stored) game medals A pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 for providing a number of game medals for a game is collectively referred to as a bet operation. In addition, this betting operation, the player's pressing operation of a settlement switch 24 described later, tilting operation of a start lever (also referred to as "start switch") 25, and stop switches (also referred to as "stop buttons") 26a, 26b, 26c. is generically referred to as a game operation. In general, the term "insert" in a slot machine is used in the sense of "inserting game medals into the slot machine" or in the sense of "providing game medals for use in a game." There is In the following explanation, basically, the term "insertion" is used in the former sense, and the word "bet" is used in the latter sense.

In addition, the “number of game medals to be paid out” (also referred to as “the number of game medals to be paid out”) means the number of game medals awarded to the player in one game. In addition, the act of paying out game medals includes the act of actually paying out game medals from the slot machine to the outside (also referred to as "actual payout"), and the act of electromagnetically distributing game medals as game medals stored in the slot machine. There is also an act of increasing the stored numerical value (also referred to as “stored addition payout”).

In addition, the “acquired number” of game medals (also referred to as “acquired number”) refers to the game medals acquired by the player during a predetermined period (which can be set arbitrarily, but for example, the AT period or the bonus period). means a numerical value counted as the total number of In addition, the “number of game medals difference” (also referred to as “the number of difference”) is a value (negative value) obtained by subtracting the total number of game medals bet from the total number of game medals paid out in a predetermined period. (sometimes). Although the "number of wins" and the "difference number" of game medals can be used as different concepts, they are treated as synonymous (concept of difference number) below.

"Freeze" means that the execution of a predetermined control process relating to the progress of a game is delayed for a certain period of time. The freeze is set when the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted (also referred to as "freeze at the start of reel rotation"), and a freeze is set after all reels stop rotating ("freeze at reel rotation stop"). can be provided as appropriate. During the freeze period, game operations by the player are not effectively accepted. In addition, during the freeze period, a reel effect (also referred to as “reel effect”) may be performed. The reel performance is a performance in which the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, which will be described later, are rotated to stop and display an arbitrary symbol combination, regardless of the game operation by the player.

In the following description, "push navigator" refers to a process (action) of notifying the pushing order and pushing position in order to assist establishment of the game role selected by the winning combination determination. Of push navigators, those that assist in establishing a replay role are called "RP navigators" (RP is an abbreviation for replay), those that assist in establishing a winning role (small role) are "prize navigators", and specific patterns are used. Assisting the stop display is also called "eye push navigation" (mainly performed on the side of the sub-control means). Also, if you want to distinguish between push navigation performed on the main control means side and push navigation performed on the sub control means side, the former is called "main side push navigation"("main side RP navigation", "main side winning navigation"). , “Main side push navigation”), and the latter is also called “sub side push navigation” (“sub side RP navigation”, “sub side winning navigation”, “sub side push navigation”), or “push navigation” It may also be referred to as “rendering” (“RP navigating”, “winning navigating”, or “eye-catching navigating”). In addition, among the push-navigators, one that notifies the pushing order is also called "push-order navigator".

In the following description and drawings, numerical values may be expressed in binary numbers or hexadecimal numbers in addition to decimal numbers. Therefore, in order to distinguish between them, "B" is added to the end of the numerical value when it is expressed in binary, and "H" is added to the end of the numerical value when it is expressed in hexadecimal. Also, when notating in decimal numbers, do not add anything to the end of the numerical value.

《Slot machine》
FIG. 1 shows a slot machine (referred to as "slot machine 1") as one embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. Description will be made with reference to this.
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As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 has a front door 2 attached to the front surface of the main housing so that it can be opened and closed. A middle panel assembly 20, a bottom panel assembly 30 and a pan assembly 40 are attached.

A display screen 11a of an image display device (also referred to as a "liquid crystal display device") 11 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the back side of the upper panel assembly 10 is arranged in the central part of the upper panel assembly 10 so as to face forward. A first effect lamp 12, second effect lamps 13a and 13b, and third effect lamps 14a and 14b are arranged in the peripheral portion thereof. A pair of upper speakers 15a and 15b are arranged on the lower left and right sides of the display screen 11a.

In the central part of the middle panel assembly 20, there is provided a display window W through which the surfaces of the three reels 3a, 3b, 3c arranged side by side in the main housing face. , a medal insertion slot 21 for inserting game medals (game media), a 1-BET switch 22 for betting one game medal within the credited range, and a game with a maximum allowable bet number (for example, 3). MAX-BET switch 23 for betting medals at once, settlement switch 24 for paying out bet game medals and/or credited game medals, all reels 3a, 3b, 3c (reel A start lever 25 that is operated when starting rotation of the spinning drum), and three stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c (left side in the figure) for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c. stop switch 26a corresponds to the reel 3a, the central stop switch 26b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the right stop switch 26c corresponds to the reel 3c). A reject switch 27 and the like are provided for returning.

The inside of the medal slot 21 includes a receiving passage (connected to a hopper 50 described later) through which the inserted game medals pass when the inserted game medals are validly received, and a receiving passage (connected to a hopper 50 described later) through which the inserted game medals are not accepted. It branches into a return path through which game medals pass (which leads to a game medal payout port 41, which will be described later), and a blocker 48 (see FIG. 2) is provided at the branch. The blocker 48 guides the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 to the reception path during the period in which the inserted game medals are effectively received, and is inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 during other periods. The receiving passage and the returning passage are selectively opened and the other can be closed so as to guide the game tokens to the return passage. In the following description, the ON state of the blocker 48 indicates a state in which the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 are guided to the receiving path (game medal receivable state), and the OFF state of the blocker 48 indicates a medal insertion state. It shows a state in which game medals inserted into the opening 21 are guided to the return path (game medal unacceptable state).

Inside the medal slot 21, three inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, and 28c (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals are provided. The inserted medal sensor 28a detects that game medals have been inserted into the medal slot 21, and is positioned upstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed on the path along which the inserted game medals flow. is installed in The inserted medal sensor 28b detects that the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 are led to the reception path and effectively received, and is positioned downstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed (a hopper to be described later). 50). The inserted medal sensor 28c detects that game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 have passed through the branching portion between the receiving passage and the returning passage. (position slightly closer to the inserted medal sensor 28b).

If the inserted medal sensor 28a and the inserted medal sensor 28b both detect game medals, it means that the game medals have been inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 and that the inserted game medals have been effectively accepted. On the other hand, when the inserted medal sensor 28a detects a game medal but the inserted medal sensor 28b does not detect a game medal, the game medal is inserted into the medal slot 21, but the inserted game medal is not validly received. It means that it was returned without In addition, when the three inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, and 28c detect the passage of the game medals in an order different from the predetermined order (the order of 28a, 28c, and 28b), or when some of the inserted medal sensors detect the passage of the game medals. If is not detected, it means that an abnormal passage such as reverse flow of game medals has occurred.

The display window W is configured so that when all the three reels 3a to 3c are stopped, three symbols per reel, for a total of nine symbols, are displayed so that the player can see them. A winning line 29 connecting the upper left, middle middle, and lower right symbol display areas in the display window W downward to the right is a winning line that is activated by betting a specified number of game medals. It is constructed so that it can be determined whether or not a game combination is established based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the selected winning line. An activated winning line is also called an “activated line”.

In addition, the slot machine 1 is provided with various display lamps such as LED lamps. In this embodiment, the display lamps include a MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a, a BET number display lamp 46b, an insertable display lamp 46c, a game start display lamp 46d, a replay display lamp 46e, a status display lamp 46f, and a number display lamp. 46g, a stored number display lamp 46h, and a payout number display lamp 46j. These display lamps are configured to be controlled by a main control board 60 (main control means 100), which will be described later.

The MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a is lit under conditions in which game medals can be bet, and is arranged inside the MAX-BET switch 23. When lit, the MAX-BET switch 23 is partially or wholly turned on. It is designed to illuminate Other display lamps are arranged to the side of or below the display window W in the middle panel assembly 20 .

The BET number display lamp 46b (hereinafter also referred to as “BET lamp 46b”) displays the number of game medals that have been bet, and is lit up when the number of game medals that have been bet is one or more. It consists of a lamp 46bC, a 2-BET display lamp 46bB that lights up when there are two or more, and a MAX-BET display lamp 46bA which lights up when there are three. The insertable display lamp 46c is lit under conditions in which game medals can be inserted, and the game start display lamp 46d is lit under conditions in which the start lever 25 can be operated to start a game. It is what is done. The replay display lamp 46e is lit when a replay combination described later is established in an arbitrary game and game medals are automatically bet by an automatic bet process described later.

The status display lamp 46f is lit when the stored (credited) game medals are cleared, and the number of times display lamp 46g indicates, for example, when AT is set, the number of executable push-navigation ( The number is decremented by 1 each time push navigation is executed, and may be increased by a lottery or the like). A stored number display lamp 46h (hereinafter also referred to as a "CRE lamp 46h") displays the number of stored game medals while incrementing the number by 1, and a payout number display lamp 46j indicates that a small winning combination, which will be described later, has been established. The number of game medals to be paid out is displayed while being incremented by one. The stored number display lamp 46h and the payout number display lamp 46j each have two 7-segment displays (seven segment lamps for representing numbers, a decimal point (dot)) to display upper digits and lower digits. consisting of one segment lamp representing the

The number-of-payouts display lamp 46j is also configured to display characters (alphabet letters) or numbers indicating the type of error when some kind of abnormality (error) occurs in the slot machine 1. FIG. Errors set in this embodiment include HP error, HE error, H0 error, CE error, CP error, CH error, C0 error, C1 error, FE error, E1 error, E5 error, E6 error, E7 error, etc. There is The HP error is an error when it is determined that game medals have accumulated at the medal payout port of the hopper 50, which will be described later, and the HE error is an error when it is determined that the game medals in the hopper 50 are empty (hopper empty error). , and the H0 error is an error when it is determined that the game medals have abnormally passed through the payout sensor. The CE error is an error when the inserted medal sensor determines that game medals have accumulated (game medal retention error), and the CP error is an error when it is determined that the inserted game medals have passed illegally. The C0 error is an error when it is determined that there is an abnormal input to the inserted medal sensor, and the C1 error is an error when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the passage of the inserted medal sensor. The FE error is an error (full error) when it is determined that the auxiliary storage 85 described later is full, and the E1 error is an error (RAM error) when the contents of the storage device (RAM) are not normal when the power is turned on. The E5 error is an error (rotational stop error) when the combination of symbols when all the reels are stopped is abnormal (corresponding symbols constituting a combination other than the establishment-allowed combination are displayed in a stopped state). E6 error is an error (set value error) when the value of the set value (set value) for determining the winning combination probability is out of range, and E7 error is an update of the built-in random number used in each lottery etc. This is an error (built-in random number error) when an abnormal state is detected. Errors E1, E5, E6, and E7 (collectively referred to as "E system errors") are canceled by changing the setting described later, and other errors are canceled by operating the reset switch 82 described later. It's like

Further, the payout number display lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a navigation number, which will be described later, indicating the operation order (push order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c. The number-of-payouts display lamp 46j when displaying the navigation number is also referred to as a "main side push order indicator". The number-of-payouts display lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a setting value, which will be described later, when confirming and changing the setting, which will be described later. The number-of-payouts display lamp 46j for displaying the set value is also referred to as a "set value indicator".

A transparent lower panel cover 31 is attached to the central portion of the lower panel assembly 30, and decorative lamps 32a and 32b are arranged at both left and right ends thereof. A translucent lower panel base provided with a predetermined pattern and a lower panel illumination lamp (both not shown) are attached to the back side of the lower panel cover 31, and the lower panel illumination lamp is turned on. The pattern on the lower panel base is illuminated from the rear side by turning on.

The tray assembly 40 is provided with a game medal payout port 41 for paying out game medals, and a game medal storage tray 42 for storing game medals facing the game medal payout port 41. An ashtray 43 is provided on the left side of the game medal storage tray 42 . Further, on the left and right sides of the game medal payout port 41, a pair of lower speakers 44a and 44b (see FIG. 2) arranged on the back side of the tray assembly 40 face the front face of the pair of lower speakers 44a and 44b (see FIG. 2). , 45b are formed.

Further, a hopper 50 (see FIG. 2) for paying out game medals obtained when a predetermined winning mode is established as a result of the game is provided in the main housing. A medal detector 51 (see FIG. 2) is provided for detecting game medals. Also, the hopper 50 has a function of physically storing game medals that have been inserted and effectively received. Further, in the vicinity of the hopper 50, an auxiliary storage 85 (see FIG. 2) for storing game medals overflowing from the hopper 50 is provided, and the auxiliary storage 85 is in a full state (from the auxiliary storage 85). A full detector 86 (see FIG. 2) is provided to detect whether or not the game medals are likely to overflow.

<Reel>
Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is configured to rotate by being driven by a stepping motor 35a, 35b, 35c (see FIG. 2). Each of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c is made of a translucent member, and a translucent reel tape on which a plurality of types of patterns (see FIG. 3) are displayed is provided on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. pasted. Further, back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c (see FIG. 2) are arranged on the inner surface side of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c. The area of each of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c facing inside W is illuminated entirely from the inner surface side, and a predetermined symbol combination displayed stopped on each reel 3a, 3b, and 3c (for example, on the effective line 29, Only a partial area of each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c is illuminated so as to make the corresponding symbols of the game combination arranged at positions different from the effective line 29 stand out.

<Basic operations for playing games>
In order to play a game on the slot machine 1, first, a bet is placed by actually inserting game medals into the medal slot 21, or the credit range is set by operating either the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23. The winning line 29 is activated by betting a prescribed number of game medals within the line. In this embodiment, the specified number of game medals required to activate the winning line 29 is set to two or three. However, the specified number is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. Also, a plurality of winning lines may be provided, and the number of activated winning lines may be changed according to the number of game medals bet.

Next, when the player operates the start lever 25, the number of bets is determined (the betted game medals are used for the game), and the combination determination process described later is performed. After that, the minimum game time ( The minimum time that must be secured from the start of rotation of all reels in one game to the start of rotation of all reels in the next game (for example, 4.1
seconds)), the reels 3a to 3c start rotating, and the plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3a to 3c move up and down in the display window W (usually , from top to bottom). Then, when the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c reaches a predetermined speed and becomes constant speed rotation, each of the stop switches 26a to 26c is activated (operation of the stop switch can be effectively accepted), and the player operates the stop switch 26a. is operated to stop the rotation of the reel 3a, the stop switch 26b is operated to stop the rotation of the reel 3b, and the stop switch 26c is operated to stop the rotation of the reel 3c.

Here, when it is determined that the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 is a predetermined winning mode (symbols corresponding to a game combination that can obtain a game medal), each winning mode is determined. The number of game medals corresponding to is paid out by the hopper 50 or added as credits.

<Connection between the control board and each device>
In this embodiment, as main control boards for controlling the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. The main control board 70A and the sub-sub control board 70B are collectively referred to as the sub-control board 70). Main control related to the progress of the game (including drive control of the reels 3a to 3c, combination determination processing, etc.) is performed by a control circuit arranged on the main control board 60, and illumination by lamps such as the back lamps 38a to 38c. Control and the like are configured to be performed by a control circuit arranged on the sub-main control board 70A. Further, the effect image display control by the image display device 11 and the sound generation control from the speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b are mainly performed by the control circuit arranged on the sub-sub control board 70B. there is Furthermore, information can be transmitted between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 70 only in one direction from the main control board 60 to the sub-main control board 70A. Information can be transmitted bidirectionally with the control board 70B.

The main control board 60 includes a main CPU 61 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 62 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and a RAM 63 that is a storage device in which information can be written and read (" RAM" is also referred to as "RWM"), and each drive circuit and the like operate according to the control program stored in the ROM 62, thereby controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. It's like The ROM 62 and RAM 63 are non-volatile storage devices, and are configured to retain stored information even when power is not supplied.

The main CPU 61 includes a clock pulse generator 64 for generating a clock pulse (clock signal), a frequency divider 65 for frequency-dividing the clock pulse generated by the clock pulse generator 64, a clock pulse (or frequency-divided A random number generator 66 for generating random numbers used for determining a winning combination, etc., and a random number capturing circuit 67 for capturing the random numbers generated by the random number generator 66 are connected. The clock pulse generator 64 is composed of two oscillators (not shown), and asynchronous clock signals are output from the respective oscillators. Hereinafter, a clock signal with a predetermined frequency output from one oscillator will be referred to as an internal clock, and a clock signal with a predetermined frequency (a different frequency from the internal clock, but may be the same) output from the other oscillator. is called an external clock. For example, the internal clock is used as an operation clock of the main CPU 61 and as an update clock for random numbers used in a predetermined lottery other than determination of a winning combination, and the external clock is used as an update clock for random numbers used in determining a winning combination. The main CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, frequency divider 65, random number generator 66, random number acquisition circuit 67, interface circuit 68, etc. may be mounted on one IC chip to form a one-chip microcomputer. The main CPU 61 also transmits signals to the motor drive circuit 36a, the display lamp control circuit 47, the hopper drive circuit 52, and the sub control board 70 via the interface circuit 68, and also transmits signals to the reel position detection circuits 37a and 37b. , 37 c , payout detection signal circuit 53 and storage state signal circuit 87 .

The motor drive circuit 36a is a circuit for performing rotation/stop control of the stepping motors 35a, 35b, and 35c that rotate and drive the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, respectively. This is a circuit for controlling the lamps for use. The reel position detection circuits 37a, 37b, and 37c are circuits that transmit detection signals from reel sensors (not shown) installed on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c to the main control board 60 (the detection circuit 37a corresponds to the reel 3a, the detection circuit 37b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the detection circuit 37c corresponds to the reel 3c). The hopper driving circuit 52 is a circuit for driving the hopper 50 to pay out game medals when a small winning combination is established. It is a circuit that transmits a payout detection signal to the main control board 60 when detected by the medal detection unit 51 . The storage state signal circuit 87 is a circuit that transmits a storage state signal indicating whether or not the auxiliary storage 85 is full to the main control board 60 according to the detection result of the fullness detector 86 .

Further, power is supplied to the slot machine 1 from the power supply device 80 via the main control board 60 . A power switch 81, a reset switch 82, and a setting key type switch 83 are connected to the power supply device 80, and signals from these switches are transmitted to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. ing. Furthermore, the main CPU 61 is configured to receive a signal from the setting change switch 84 via the interface circuit 68 .

The power switch 81 is a switch that accepts power-on and power-off operations from the power supply 80 to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 82 is a switch that receives a predetermined error in the slot machine 1 (an error other than the E-system error described above). This switch is operated by a game clerk or the like when the cause of the error is removed and the error is resolved. By operating the reset switch 82, the error occurrence information stored in the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 70 is cleared, and along with this, the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 70 perform the processing when the error is resolved. executed. The setting key type switch 83 is a switch that is operated when confirming and changing the setting of the setting value that determines the degree (rank) of the winning combination probability. It is a switch for changing in steps (six steps in this embodiment).

When the front door 2 is open (also referred to as "door open state") and power is being supplied to the slot machine 1 (the power switch 81 is ON), the setting key switch 83 is turned ON. Setting can be confirmed by being operated. When the door is open and power is not supplied to the slot machine 1 (the power switch 81 is OFF), the setting key type switch 83 is turned ON, and the power switch 81 is kept in that state. is turned on (power is turned on to the slot machine 1), the setting can be changed. Furthermore, each time the setting change switch 84 is operated in that state, the setting value can be updated by one step. After the setting value is updated, the updated setting value is determined by tilting the start lever 25, and the setting change operation is completed by operating the setting key type switch 83 to the OFF state after the determination. It is designed to The setting key type switch 83 can be switched between an ON state and an OFF state by inserting a predetermined key member (setting key) into a predetermined lock member provided on the main body side and turning it. there is In addition, setting confirmation and setting change cannot be performed while a game is in progress (a state in which game medals are betted (including a state in which game medals are automatically betted) or a state in which reels are spinning). It can be executed only in the game standby state. When confirming or changing the setting, the set value is displayed on the payout number display lamp 46j using six integer values from "1 to 6" (a separate may be provided in the housing of the slot machine 1 or the like).

Power from the power supply device 80 is supplied to the sub-main control board 70A via the main control board 60, and further supplied to the sub-sub-control board 70B via the sub-main control board 70A (the power supply device 80 may directly supply power to the sub-main control board 70A and the sub-sub-control board 70B). A supply voltage monitoring circuit for monitoring the voltage supply state is provided on the circuit that supplies power from the power supply device 80 to the main control board 60 and on the circuit that supplies power to the sub-main control board 70A via the main control board 60. (not shown) are provided respectively. Each supply voltage monitoring circuit judges that the power supply has been cut off when the supply voltage drops to a predetermined voltage value, and outputs a power cutoff detection signal to the main CPU 61 and a sub-main CPU 71 which will be described later. In addition, each supply voltage monitoring circuit detects when the supply voltage returns to a predetermined voltage value (a value different from the voltage value for determining power failure (for example, a higher value), but the same value may be used). It determines that the power is turned on immediately, and outputs a power-on detection signal to the main CPU 61 and the sub-main CPU 71 . Note that the voltage value for detecting the power cutoff of the main control board 60 is set to a value higher than the voltage value for detecting the power cutoff of the sub-main control board 70A, and is set to a value higher than the voltage value for detecting the power cut-off of the sub-main control board 70A. The main control board 60 is configured to perform processing (power-off processing) programmed to be executed when the power is turned off (the same may be applied to power-on).

The main CPU 61 also includes a reel stop signal circuit 91 connected to the switch board 90 or mounted on the switch board 90, a start lever 25, inserted token sensors 28a, 28b, 28c, and a 1-BET switch 22. , the MAX-BET switch 23 and the settlement switch 24 are inputted via the interface circuit 68 .

A blocker 48 is connected to the main CPU 61 via an interface circuit 68, and is configured to be ON/OFF controlled. In the following description, the signal for ON/OFF control of the blocker 48 is also called "blocker signal". Further, although not shown, the slot machine 1 is provided with a door sensor for detecting the open/close state of the front door 2, and a signal from the door sensor is input to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. It has become so. The main CPU 61 determines whether the front door 2 is in a closed state (also referred to as a "door closed state") or an open state (door open state) based on a signal from the door sensor.

Also, although not shown, the main CPU 61, when entering a predetermined game state (for example, AT state or bonus state), connects data counters, hall computers, and the like to external connection terminal boards and the like. A predetermined signal (also referred to as an "outer end signal") is output, and by this outer end signal, the number of times a predetermined game state has been set can be managed or presented to the player.

On the other hand, the sub-main control board 70A includes a sub-main CPU 71 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes related to performance management, a ROM 72 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and information that can be written and read. A RAM 73, which is a storage device, is provided, and each drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 72, thereby controlling image effects and sound effects in the slot machine 1, and controlling lamp effects. etc. are to be carried out. The ROM 72 and RAM 73 are non-volatile storage devices, and are configured to retain stored information even when power is not supplied. A clock pulse generator and frequency divider (not shown) are connected to the sub-main CPU 71, and predetermined processing is executed according to the clock signal generated by the clock pulse generator and frequency divider. It has become.

The sub-main CPU 71 is configured to receive various signals from the main control board 60 via the interface circuit 74 and transmit signals to the lamp control circuit 18 . The lamp control circuit 18 is a circuit for controlling lighting of lamps such as the back lamps 38a to 38c.

Also, the sub-main CPU 71 is configured to transmit various signals to the sub-sub control board 70B and receive various signals from the sub-sub control board 70B via the interface circuit 74 . Hereinafter, the signal (control signal) transmitted from the main control board 60 to the sub-main control board 70A will also be referred to as a "control command", and the signal (notification signal or effect signal) transmitted from the sub-main control board 70A to the sub-sub control board 70B. ) is also referred to as a “drawing command”. A signal (state signal) transmitted from the sub-sub control board 70B to the sub-main control board 70A is also called a "state command".

The sub-sub control board 70B includes a sub-sub CPU 75 that mainly performs various arithmetic processing related to control of image effects and sound effects, a ROM 76 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs, etc., and information can be written and read. A RAM 77 is provided as a storage device, and each drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 76, thereby controlling image effects and sound effects. The ROM 76 and RAM 77 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to retain stored information even when power is not supplied.

The sub-sub CPU 75 receives a notification signal or effect signal from the sub-main control board 70A via the interface circuit 78, transmits signals to the display device control circuit 16 and the speaker control circuit 17, and also transmits signals to the sub-main control board 70A. is configured to send a status signal to the The display device control circuit 16 is a circuit for controlling the image display device 11 to display a predetermined effect image, and the speaker control circuit 17 controls the type and volume of sounds generated from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b. This is the control circuit. The image display device 11 is also configured to function as a push indicator (also referred to as a "sub-side push order indicator") that displays the operation order (push order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c.

<Pattern placement on the reel>
In this embodiment, the symbols displayed by the respective reels 3a to 3c are arranged as shown in FIG. 3b and 3c respectively). That is, the respective reels 3a to 3c have "seven", "bar A", "bar B", "blank", "bell A", "bell B", "watermelon A", "watermelon B", and "cherry ” and “Replay” are arranged in predetermined numbers each. Hereinafter, the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c are also referred to as a left reel (left reel), a middle reel (middle reel), and a right reel (right reel), respectively.

<Types of symbol combinations>
In the present embodiment, the symbol combinations stopped and displayed on the respective reels 3a to 3c are set as shown in FIGS. It has become. In the present embodiment, two special hands of BB01 and 02 (BB is an abbreviation of big bonus, also referred to as "1 type BB", "BB hand", and "bonus hand"), and replays 01-12. , and 117 winning combinations (small winning combinations) of 01 to 117, totaling 131. The symbol combinations (corresponding symbols) for establishing each combination, the number of game medals to be paid out when the combination is established, etc. are as shown in FIGS. 4 to 9. FIG.

In BB01 and BB02, game medals are not paid out even if they are established, and when they are established, a predetermined big bonus (also referred to as "BB") as an accessory is activated, and from the next game onwards, the conditions differ from those of normal games. This is a combination that makes it possible to start a big bonus game (also called a "BB game") executed below. BB01 is a symbol combination of "Bell B, Watermelon A, Bar A", and BB02 is a symbol combination of "Bell B, Watermelon A, Watermelon A" (the names of the symbols that make up the role are: The reels 3a, 3b, and 3c are described in that order (same below). The BB (also referred to as "BB-A") activated by the establishment of BB01 ends when, for example, more than 33 game medals are awarded (paid out), and the BB ("BB-A") activated by the establishment of BB02 ends. B") ends when, for example, three game medals are awarded. During the operation of BB-A or BB-B, a predetermined bonus (also referred to as "RB" (RB is an abbreviation for regular bonus)) as a role is continuously operated. This RB is temporarily terminated when a small winning combination is established twice or when two games are completed, and is restarted from the next game. However, when BB-A and BB-B end, RB also ends. The RB that operates while BB-A is operating is also called "RB-A", and the RB that operates while BB-B is operating is also called "RB-B". BB01 is a hand that is established only when the role (BB, RB) is not activated and the number of bets is 3 (3 cards). It is a hand that is established only when the number is 2 (2 cards) ("-" in FIGS. 4 to 9 indicates that it is not established).

In this embodiment, only BB is provided as a special role, but RB role and MB role (MB is an abbreviation for middle bonus, also referred to as "two kinds of BB") may be provided as other special roles. . Then, when the RB combination is established, the next game may be set to start the RB game as a bonus game, and when the MB combination is established, the next game may be set to start the MB game as the bonus game. In this case, the RB game is terminated, for example, when a small winning combination is established a predetermined number of times (eg, 8 times) or when a predetermined number of games (eg, 12 times) are completed, and the MB game is For example, the game may end when a predetermined number (for example, more than 200) of game medals are paid out. In addition, a plurality of special wins (for example, a plurality of types of BB wins may be provided, or both BB wins and MB wins may be provided).

In re-games 01 to 12, no game medals are paid out when established, but the next game is performed without reducing the number of game medals owned by the player (without inserting new game medals). is a permitted replay combination. The replay 01 is displayed when the corresponding symbol "replay bar B/seven/blank/cherry bell A" ("/" means "or") is stopped and displayed on the active line 29. The pattern "replay" is arranged on the upper horizontal line connecting the upper left, upper middle, and upper right display areas in the window W. FIG. For this reason, replay 01 is also referred to as "upper replay" (replay is also referred to as "RP"). For the same reason, the replay 02 is also referred to as a falling RP.

As shown in FIG. 3 (reel symbols), the symbol "replay" on each reel of the left reel, the middle reel and the right reel, which constitutes the replay 01, is arranged every 5 symbols or less on each reel. . As a result, when the replay 01 is won, the corresponding symbols "replay, replay, replay" can be stopped and displayed (also referred to as "pull-in") on the effective line 29 regardless of the pressing order or pressing position. (See the description of the reel rotation stop control by the reel control means 134, which will be described later). Like this replay 01, regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch, a combination that can draw the corresponding symbol (one of them if there are multiple pairs) onto the activated line 29 is called "100%." It is also called "retractable game role". It should be noted that replays 02, 04, 06 to 12 are also 100% drawable, like replay 1. Further, the replays 08 to 12 are established only when the 3-coin stake is reached when the accessory is not activated.

Winning combinations 01 to 117 are winning combinations (minor combinations) configured to pay out a predetermined number of game medals when established. Among the winning prizes 01 to 117, the winning prizes 01 to 08 are also referred to as "15-coin hands" because the number of payouts is set to 15 when established. Similarly, winnings 09 to 114 and 117 are also referred to as "single hand", and winnings 115 to 116 are also referred to as "triple hand". Winning 01 to 08 (15-card hand) are also referred to as "small bell hand". Winning 117 is a winning combination that is established only when RB is activated and 3 cards are placed, and winning awards 114 to 117 are a combination that is not established when 2 cards are placed when the accessory is not activated. Winning 01 to 08 and 115 to 117 are 100% attractable game combinations.

<Winning item (condition device) and winning number in role lottery>
A combination determination process (a combination lottery) is performed once in one game, and one or a plurality of winning items are selected as a combination determination result (lottery result). Here, the combination determination result is referred to as a conditional device. The table of FIG. 10(A) shows the types of bonus condition devices selected by lottery (internal lottery) and the corresponding winning combinations, and FIG. 10(B) and FIGS. 11 to 13. The table describes the types of winning replay condition devices selected by lottery, the corresponding winning combination, the pressing order for establishing the winning combination, and the like. In addition, the table in FIG. 14 shows the number of winning values (total of 65536 entries) assigned to each condition device as an example of probability of determining a winning combination in the slot machine 1 . In this example, non-RT (while BB is not inside), non-RT (while BB-A is inside), RT1 (while BB-B is inside), RT2 (BB-A is in operation), RT3 (BB-B is in operation) The winning numbers in each RT state are shown. The contents of some conditional devices will be specifically described below.

The bonus condition device shown in FIG. 10(A) includes a type BB-A condition device corresponding to number 1 and a type BB-B condition device corresponding to number 2 (number 0 indicates which bonus condition It indicates a failure in which no device is selected). The 1 type BB-A condition device is a condition device in which BB01 wins alone, and is selected only when 3 cards are played in the state of non-RT BB non-inside, which will be described later, and BB01 was not established even if it was selected. , the election is carried over during non-RT. The 1 type BB-B condition device is a condition device in which BB02 is elected alone, and is selected only when two cards are played in non-RT, and if BB02 is not established even if it is selected, the selection is to RT1. It is supposed to be carried over. The selection of BB01 that has been carried over is cleared by changing the settings, but the selection of BB02 that has been carried over is not cleared even if the settings are changed.

During non-RT when the 1 type BB-A condition device is selected, 3 cards are placed, and the corresponding pattern of BB01 "Bell B, Watermelon A, Bar A" is placed on the effective line 29 depending on the position pressed by the player. If it can be retracted, BB01 is established. Similarly, during non-RT when the 1 type BB-B condition device was selected or during RT1 when the selection of the 1 type BB-B condition device was carried over, two cards were placed and BB02 depending on the position pressed by the player BB02 is established when the symbols corresponding to 'Bell B, Watermelon A, and Watermelon A' can be drawn onto the effective line 29. When BB01 or BB02 is established, the BB game is activated respectively, but if the setting is changed during the activation of the BB game, the activation of either BB game is cleared. In RT1 (inside BB-B), the patterns corresponding to BB02 may not be aligned regardless of whether it is three-sided or two-sided. Also, in RT1 (inside BB-B), the BB game may not be activated even if the corresponding symbols of BB02 are aligned in the 3-card stack.

The replay-A to P condition devices corresponding to numbers 1 to 16 shown in FIG. For example, the replay-A condition device is a condition device in which replays 01 to 07 are repeatedly won, and any of non-RT and RT1 to RT3, which will be described later, is selected. The replay-B condition device is a condition device in which replays 01 to 08 are repeatedly won, and is selected only when three cards are bet in non-RT or RT1. The replay-A condition device and the replay-B condition device are condition devices that are not used as a trigger for transition from a non-advantageous section (game mode 0) to an advantageous section (game mode 1), which will be described later. Similar to the replay-C condition device, the replay-C to P condition device is selected only when three cards are bet in non-RT or RT1. If a replay-A to P condition device is selected, one of the replay hands included in the winning hands is always established. Number 0 shown in FIG. 10(B) indicates a loss in which none of the winning replay condition devices is selected.

Winning-A1 to A24 condition devices corresponding to numbers 17 to 24 shown in FIG. 10B and numbers 25 to 40 shown in FIG. In addition, when a key is selected, the winning combination differs depending on the pressing order and the pressing position. For example, the prize-A1 condition device is a condition device in which the prizes 01, 09 to 16, 25 to 26, 41 to 42, 65 to 66 are repeatedly elected, and when selected, the pushing order is "left, middle right" When , winning 01, which is a 15-card combination, is established with a probability of 1/1, and when the pressing order is "left-right middle", one of the winning combinations of 1-card combination, 09 to 16, is established with a probability of 1/2. Also, when the push order is "Middle 1st" ("Middle Left, Right" or "Middle Right, Left"), one of the prizes 25 to 26, which is a single role, is established with a probability of 1/8, and the push order is "Right". In the case of "first" ("right-center-left" or "right-left-center"), one of the wins 41 to 42, which is a one-card combination, is realized with a probability of 1/8. Winning-A1 to A24 condition devices are selected only when 3 cards are bet in non-RT or RT1 which will be described later.

"Left", "middle", and "right" mean the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the order in which they are arranged indicates the order in which they are operated. For example, "middle, right, left" represents the pressing order of operating the stop switch in the order of 26b→26c→26a. In FIGS. 10 to 13, each pressing order is indicated by the order of numbers "1", "2", and "3". "123", "132", "213", "231", "312", and "321" in the figure are respectively "left center right", "left right center", "center left right", "center right left", Corresponds to the pressing order of "middle right left" and "right middle left". Also, "1**", "2**", and "3**" are respectively "left first" ("left middle right" or "right middle"), "middle first", "right first". corresponds to the pressing order of

Winning-B1 to B24 conditional devices corresponding to numbers 41 to 64 shown in FIGS. 12 to 13 are also conditional devices in which a small combination is a winning combination, and when selected, is established depending on the pressing order and pressing position. The roles are different. For example, the prize-B1 condition device is a condition device in which the prizes 01, 09 to 16, 25 to 26, 41 to 42, 65 to 66, and 113 are duplicated. Right" (123), the 15-card win 01 is established with a probability of 1/1. Established with a probability of 1/2. In addition, when the pushing order is "Middle 1st" (2**), one of the wins 25 to 26, which is a single role, is established with a probability of 1/8, and the pushing order is "Right 1st" (3*). *), one of the wins 41 to 42, which is a one-card combination, is realized with a probability of 1/8. Winning-B1 to B24 conditional devices are selected when double or triple stakes are made in non-RT or RT1, which will be described later, and are not selected in RT2 and RT3. In addition, the prize-A1 to A24 condition device and the prize-B1 to B24 condition device are the pushing order that informs the pushing order in which the 15-card combination is established (also referred to as "correct pushing order") when selected in AT It is a conditional device for navigation. Hereinafter, these condition devices are also referred to as "push order bells".

The prize-C to E condition devices corresponding to numbers 65 to 67 shown in FIG. It's like When the prize-C condition device is selected, the winning combination (1-card combination) may not be established depending on the pressing position (PB ≠ 1), whereas the prize-D to E condition devices are selected. In this case, a winning combination (three-card combination) is always established (PB=1) regardless of the pressing order or pressing position. The win-F condition device corresponding to number 68 is a condition device that makes the wins 09 to 56, which are single-card hands, double winning hands, and is selected only when two cards are bet in non-RT or RT1. In this case, a winning combination (1-card combination) is always established regardless of the pressing order or pressing position. The win-G condition device corresponding to number 69 is a condition device that makes all other small wins (wins 01 to 116) except win 117 a duplicate winning combination, and when 3 cards are wagered in non-RT or RT1. , RT2 and RT3, and when selected, a 15-card combination among the winning combinations is established regardless of the pressing order or pressing position. The prize-H condition device corresponding to number 70 is a condition device that makes all single-card hands (winning prizes 09 to 114, 117) duplicate winning hands, and is selected in RT2 or RT3. A one-piece combination is always established regardless of the order or pressing position.

<Possibility of winning and setting difference>
In the hand determination process, the probability that each conditional device is selected (hand determination probability) can be set arbitrarily. Also, the combination determination probability can be configured so as to be changeable according to the above-described setting value set by a game clerk or the like. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the numbers for each set value are not described, but in the present embodiment, there are six stages of set values from settings 1 to 6, and the winning combination probability ( It is possible to provide a conditional device in which the set value is changed and a conditional device in which the winning probability is unchanged even if the set value is changed. Hereinafter, setting such that the combination probability is changed according to the setting value is referred to as "providing a setting difference". It is possible to arbitrarily decide whether or not to provide a setting difference for each condition device. As an example, a setting difference is not provided for a conditional device that serves as a lottery trigger for a lottery that affects the payout rate of the slot machine 1 (the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of game medals provided for the game). For the conditional devices that must not be satisfied, it is possible to provide or not provide a setting difference.

Next, the characteristic configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with additional reference to FIGS. 15 to 33. FIG.
<Functional block>
As shown in FIG. 15, from a functional point of view, the slot machine according to the present embodiment mainly includes a betting operation for betting game medals (for example, an operation for inserting game medals into the medal slot 21). , pressing operation of 1-BET switch 22 or MAX-BET switch 23), reel rotation start operation for rotating each stopped reel 3a to 3c (for example, tilting operation of start lever 25), multiple types of symbols Reel rotation stopping operation (for example, pressing stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3a, 3b, 3c that variably display , bet or accumulated (credited) game medals Operation signal output means 95 for outputting a signal (also referred to as a "game operation signal") corresponding to each game operation performed by the player, such as a settlement operation (for example, pressing the settlement switch 24) for paying out , main control means 100 (corresponding to the main control board 60) that performs main control related to the progress of the game, and sub-control means 200 (corresponding to the sub-control board 70) that performs predetermined effect control according to the game situation ).

The main control means 100 can be roughly divided into a game state management means 110 that mainly manages the game state, a game progress management means 130 that mainly manages the progress of the game, and a main communication control that controls communication in the main control means 100. means 150; Of these, the game state management means 110 includes a set value control means 111, an RT state control means 112, a replay operation control means 113, a bonus operation control means 114, a freeze control means 115, a game mode control means 116, and a random number generator/ A capturing means 117 is provided.

The game progress management means 130 includes received medal management means 131, winning combination determination means 132, performance group number determination means 133, reel control means 134, stop display symbol determination means 135, payout medal management means 136, blocker control means 137, It has display lamp control means 138 , push order management means 139 , and conditional device group number determination means 140 . The above-described means in the main control means 100 include hardware such as the main CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, and electronic circuits arranged on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software.

(Each Means Constituting Gaming State Management Means 110)
The set value control means 111 controls a numerical value (also referred to as a “set value for management”) for internally managing the set value of the winning combination probability (six levels of 1 to 6 (setting 1 to setting 6)). is configured to In this embodiment, consecutive integer values from 1 to 6 (the integer values from 1 to 6 correspond to settings 1 to 6, respectively) are used as management setting values. The management set value data is stored in a storage area of the RAM 63 for storing the management set value data, and is referred to when confirming the set value in the winning combination determination process. When the setting is confirmed or changed, the set value is referred to when the set value is displayed on the set value indicator (payout number display lamp 46j). Also, the setting value for management is changed according to the setting change operation by the game clerk. Specifically, each time the setting key type switch 83 is turned on and the setting change switch 84 is operated in that state, the setting is updated by one.

The RT state control means 112 is configured to control the setting of four RT states, non-RT, RT1, RT2 and RT3, as shown in FIG. Non-RT is the RT state that is set when RWM (RAM 63) is initialized, and the state of BB non-inside where the bonus combination is not won, and BB01 (1 type BB-B condition device) is won. However, there is a state inside BB01 that is not established. During this non-RT period, when the condition P2 is satisfied, the process is shifted to RT1, and when the condition P1 is satisfied, the process is shifted to RT2. The condition P2 is that BB02 (1 type BB-B conditional device) is won, and the condition P1 is that BB01 is established (also referred to as "BB-A operation"). The type 1 BB-A condition device (BB01) can be won only in a 3-coin game, and the 1 type BB-B condition device (BB02) can be elected only in a 2-coin game.

RT1 is an RT state (also referred to as "inside BB-B") set when winning of the type BB-B condition device (BB02) is carried over. In this RT1, when the condition P3 is satisfied, the process is shifted to RT3. The condition P3 is that BB02 during winning carryover is established (also referred to as "BB-B operation"). It should be noted that BB02 can be established only in a two-coin game.

RT2 is an RT state (also referred to as "BB-A in operation") that is set from the next game on the occasion of establishment of BB01, and a special game can be executed during this RT2. In RT2, a game is played with 3 cards, and only the replay-A condition device and winning-G to H condition devices win (with loss). During RT2, when condition P4 is satisfied, the transition to non-RT is triggered. Condition P4 is that game medals exceeding a predetermined number (33) are awarded during RT2 and the operation of BB-A is terminated.

RT3 is an RT state (also referred to as "BB-B in action") that is set from the next game on the occasion of establishment of BB02, and a special game can be executed during this RT2. In RT3, a game is played with 3 cards in the same manner as in RT2, and only the replay-A condition device and the prize-G~H condition device can be won, and the result of the combination lottery may be lost. During RT3, when condition P4 is satisfied, the transition to non-RT is triggered. Condition P4 is that game medals exceeding a predetermined number (three) are awarded during RT3 and the operation of BB-B is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 15, the replay operation control means 113 is in a state in which the player is allowed to play the next game without betting the game medals owned by the player when the replay combination is established (“replay”). It is configured to be set to "game operating state"). When the replay operating state is set, information indicating the replay operating state (also referred to as "replay operating state flag") is set in the storage area of the RAM 63 for storing the replay operating state flag. (for example, the value "1" is stored). The set replay operation state flag is cleared (for example, a value of "0" is stored) at a predetermined time until the replay operation state is canceled.

The bonus operation control means 114 controls a predetermined number of points during a period from when a bonus combination (BB01 or BB02 in the present embodiment) is won to when a special game executed when BB01 or BB02 is established ends. configured to do the work. Specifically, when BB01 or BB02 wins, the information indicating that BB01 or BB02 wins (also referred to as "1 type BB win flag") is stored in RAM 63 for storing the 1 type BB win flag. It is set in the storage area (for example, the value "1" is stored). When BB01 or BB02 is established, information indicating that the BB is in operation (also referred to as a "type 1 BB operation flag") is stored in the storage area of the RAM 63 for storing the type 1 BB operation flag. (eg, store the value "1").

Freeze control means 115 delays the execution of control processing related to the progress of the game (for example, processing for accepting a bet operation, reel rotation start operation, reel rotation stop operation, etc.) for a predetermined time when a predetermined condition is satisfied. is configured to set As freezes, for example, there are multiple types of freezes such as win weight (freeze time 2 seconds), fake weight (freeze time 5 seconds), notification wait (freeze time 2 seconds), end time wait (freeze time 5 seconds), etc. can be set.

The game mode control means 116 is configured to control setting of 12 game modes from game mode 0 to game mode 11, as shown in FIG. The game mode means a game state (also referred to as "main game state") mainly related to the setting state of AT, which is controlled by the main control means side separately from the RT state. The 12 game modes are roughly divided into game mode 0, which is the only game mode belonging to a non-advantageous section (also referred to as "normal section") different from the advantageous section described later, and game modes 1 to 11 belonging to the advantageous section. be done. In addition, the game modes 1 to 11 belonging to the advantageous section are, for convenience, the game modes 6 to 11 belonging to the section in which an AT game (assist game) can be executed (also referred to as "AT advantageous section"), and to the AT advantageous section It is classified into game modes 1 to 5 belonging to the section for preparing for the transition (also referred to as "AT preparation advantageous section"). Incidentally, compared with the game mode 1, the game modes 2 to 11 are advantageous game modes (advantageous states) for the player.

Game mode 0 is a game mode of non-advantageous section, which is set when RWM is initialized, and does not perform lottery or push navigation related to AT game (assist game) (non-executable) mode It's becoming In the game mode 0, when the condition Q1 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 1. - 特許庁Condition Q1 is, for example, that a predetermined condition device (condition device corresponding to effect group numbers 3 to 24, which will be described later) that triggers a transition to an advantageous section in a role lottery in game mode 0 is won.

Game mode 1 is a normal state game mode in which the length of stay is often the longest in the advantageous section. In the game mode 1, when the condition Q2 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 2. When the condition Q3 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 3. When the condition Q4 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 2. The game mode is shifted to the game mode 5, and the game mode is shifted to the game mode 6 when the condition Q5 is satisfied. Condition Q2, for example, in a predetermined lottery (also referred to as "CZ transition lottery" (CZ is an abbreviation for chance zone)) that can be executed in game modes 1 to 5, a lottery that instructs the transition to game mode 2 The result (also referred to as “1st CZ transition winning”) is considered to be elected. Condition Q3, for example, in the CZ transition lottery, the lottery result instructing the transition to the game mode 3 (also referred to as "second CZ transition election") is elected, the condition Q4, for example, in the CZ transition lottery , It is assumed that the lottery result (also referred to as "fourth CZ transition winning") that permits transition to game mode 4 has been selected. Condition Q5 is, for example, a lottery result that permits transition to game mode 6 in a lottery (also referred to as "AT lottery") that determines whether or not to shift to AT state, which is executable in game modes 1 to 5. (also referred to as “AT winning”) is assumed to have been elected.

Game modes 2 to 5 are advantageous compared to game mode 1, for example, game modes in which the probability of winning an AT lottery is set relatively high. During the game mode 2 (first CZ), when the condition Q4 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 5, and when the condition Q6 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 1, and the condition Q5 is satisfied. Triggered by this, the game mode 6 is entered. The condition Q6 is, for example, that a predetermined number of games have been played without selecting the fourth CZ transition winning in the CZ transition lottery and not selecting the AT winning in the AT lottery. During the game mode 3 (second CZ), when the condition Q7 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 4, and when the condition Q8 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 1, and the condition Q5 is satisfied. Triggered by this, the game mode 6 is entered. Condition Q7 is, for example, the lottery result (also referred to as "3rd CZ transition winning") that permits transition to game mode 4 in the CZ transition lottery is selected, and condition Q8 is the 3rd CZ transition in the CZ transition lottery It is assumed that a predetermined number of games have been completed without winning an AT lottery without winning an AT lottery.

During the game mode 4 (3rd CZ), when the condition Q4 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 5. When the condition Q9 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 3, and the condition Q5 is satisfied. Triggered by this, the game mode 6 is entered. The condition Q9 is, for example, that a predetermined number of games have been completed without selecting the fourth CZ transition winning in the CZ transition lottery and not electing AT winning in the AT lottery. In the game mode 5, when the condition Q7 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 4. When the condition Q10 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 1. When the condition Q5 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 4. The game mode is shifted to 6. The condition Q10 is, for example, that the 3rd CZ shift winning is not selected in the CZ shift lottery, and the AT winning is not selected in the AT lottery, and a predetermined number of games are completed.

Game mode 6 is an AT state (also referred to as "first AT") game mode that is set when AT is won in AT lottery in game modes 1 to 5 in the AT preparation advantageous section. In game mode 6, when the pushing order bell (winning-A1 to A24 condition device and winning-B1 to B24 condition device) is selected, pushing order navigation is performed to notify the correct pushing order for establishing a 15-card combination. . Therefore, this is a very advantageous game mode in which the number of acquired game medals can be easily increased. Also, in the game mode 6, for example, an image display effect for informing that the game is in the AT state is performed. In the game mode 6, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 7 when the condition Q11 is satisfied. The condition Q11 is, for example, that push-order navigation is performed a predetermined number of times (eg, 5 times), or that a predetermined number of games (eg, 12 games) have been completed.

Game mode 7 is a game mode (also referred to as "first AT continuation challenge") that determines whether or not to continue AT (whether to return to game mode 6 or to shift to game mode 10). In game mode 7, for example, it is possible to execute a plurality of sets (for example, up to 3 sets) of a predetermined number (for example, 5 times) of games (also referred to as "first continuation challenge game"). In addition, a lottery to determine whether AT can be continued (also referred to as "first AT continuation lottery")
is done. In addition, a lottery (also referred to as an advantageous section continuation lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to continue the advantageous section. In the game mode 7, the push order navigation is performed when the push order bell is won, but it may not be performed or may be provided with a case where it is not performed. Specifically, for example, the push order navigation is not always performed when the push order bell is won, but the push order navigation is performed at a predetermined rate. ), or performing push order navigation only for a specific push order bell instead of performing push order navigation for all push order bells. Further, in the game mode 7, for example, an image display effect is performed for notifying that it is in a state in which it is decided whether or not to continue AT.

In the game mode 7, when the condition Q12 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 6. When the condition Q13 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 10. When the condition Q14 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 6. The game mode is shifted to the game mode 1, and is shifted to the game mode 0 when the condition Q15 is satisfied. Condition Q12 is, for example, that in the first AT continuation lottery in the first continuation challenge game of the first set or the second set, a lottery result permitting AT continuation (also referred to as "AT continuation winning") is selected. be. Condition Q13 is, for example, that an AT continuation win is selected in the first AT continuation lottery in the first continuation challenge game of the final set (third set). Condition Q14 is, for example, that AT continuation winning is not selected in the first AT continuation lottery in the first continuation challenge game in any set, and the continuation of the advantageous section is permitted in the advantageous section continuation lottery that is executed at that time. It is assumed that the lottery result (also referred to as “advantageous section continuation winning”) has been selected. The condition Q15 is, for example, that the AT continuation winning is not selected in the first AT continuation lottery in the first continuation challenge game in any set, and the advantageous section continuation winning is not selected in the advantageous interval continuation lottery.

Game mode 10 is a game mode (also referred to as “relay AT”) that relays game mode 7 and game mode 8 . In the game mode 10, the push order navigation is performed when the push order bell is won, but it may not be performed or may be provided with a case where it is not performed. Also, in the game mode 10, for example, an image display effect is performed to notify that there is a possibility of entering an AT state in which the degree of advantage increases. In the game mode 10, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 8 when the condition Q16 is satisfied. Condition Q16 is, for example, that a predetermined number of games (eg, 5 games) have been completed.

In game mode 8, compared to the 1st AT, the number of AT games is relatively increased because the number of AT games is easily added or the continuation rate of AT is high, and compared to the 1st AT, push navigation This is an AT state (also referred to as “second AT”) game mode that is more advantageous than the first AT in that the rate of increase in the number of acquired game medals is high due to the high frequency of execution. In the game mode 8, push order navigation is performed to report the correct push order when the push order bell is won. In addition, in the game mode 8, two lotteries related to whether or not to continue the AT state (one is also referred to as "holding number setting lottery" and the other "holding number addition lottery". Details will be described later) are performed, and the lottery result A related predetermined image display effect (also referred to as “suspended display effect”; details will be described later) is also performed. In the game mode 8, when the condition Q17 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 11, and when the condition Q18 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 9. The condition Q17 is, for example, that a predetermined number of games have been completed in the game mode 8, and the number of games played in the advantageous section has reached a predetermined number (for example, 1450 or more), or the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous section has reached A predetermined number (for example, greater than 2400) is reached. Condition Q18 is, for example, that a predetermined number of games are completed in game mode 8 (however, condition Q17 is not satisfied).

Game mode 9 is a game mode (also referred to as "second AT continuation challenge") that determines whether or not to continue AT (whether or not to return to game mode 8). In game mode 9, game mode 8
A predetermined lottery based on the results of the holding number setting lottery and the holding number addition lottery (also referred to as "second AT continuation lottery". Details will be described later) is performed, and a predetermined image display effect related to the lottery result ("Continuation It is also called “Challenge production”.Details will be described later) is also performed. In the game mode 9, the push order navigation is performed when the push order bell is won, but it may not be performed or may be provided with a case where it is not performed. In the game mode 9, when the condition Q19 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 8, and when the condition Q20 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 0. Condition Q19 is, for example, that a lottery result permitting AT continuation (AT continuation winning) is selected in the second AT continuation lottery, and condition Q20 is that AT continuation winning is not selected in the 2nd AT continuation lottery. It is said that

Game mode 11 is a game mode (also referred to as "ending") set when the end of the advantageous section is imminent. In the game mode 11, it is possible to perform push order navigation when the push order bell is won, but it may not be carried out. Also, in the game mode 11, an image display effect (also referred to as "ending effect") is performed to suggest to the player when the advantageous section ends.

During the stay in any of the game modes 1 to 12, the game mode is shifted to the game mode 0 when the condition Q21 or the condition Q22 is satisfied. The condition Q21 is that the number of games played in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit (for example, 1500), and the condition Q22 is that the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit (for example, over 2400). to be reached.

As briefly described above, the game modes 0 to 11 are divided into a game mode (game mode 0) belonging to a non-advantageous section (normal section) and a game mode (game modes 1 to 11) belonging to an advantageous section. The non-advantageous section is a period in which push navigation (winning navigation, RP navigation, and eye push navigation) is not performed, and information that can determine the pushing order (information such as conditional device number and instruction number) is sent from the main control means side to sub-control. It is also a period during which no transmission is made to the means side. In addition, the non-advantageous section is also a period during which a lottery can be held to determine whether or not to move to the advantageous section.

The advantageous section is a period during which push-navigation can be performed, and is also a period during which information for determining the pushing order can be transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means. In addition, the advantageous section is also a period during which a lottery for changing the performance of the advantageous section, processing for adding the number of AT games in the advantageous section, and the like can be performed. However, even during the advantageous section, if the game is played with two cards, the AT processing is not performed. An advantageous interval counter and an advantageous interval acquisition counter, which will be described later, are also updated when two cards are used. Furthermore, in the advantageous interval, an interval indicator (for example, a DP segment lamp other than the 7-segment lamp among the payout number display lamps 46j (also referred to as an "advantageous interval lamp") is used to notify the player that it is an advantageous interval. ) may light up.This advantageous zone lamp is always lit when performing push navigation in an advantageous section, and once lit, it will remain lit until it moves to a non-advantageous section.However, it is advantageous If push-navigation is never performed in the section, the transition to the non-advantageous section may be performed without turning on the advantageous section lamp during the advantageous section. The light may be lighted after all reels of the game are stopped, or may be lighted after the start lever operation of the AT start game is accepted.

Also, there is an upper limit (1500 games, 2400 wins) for the period during which you can stay in the advantageous section continuously. Furthermore, when the upper limit is reached and the advantageous section ends, all information related to the advantageous section (for example, information such as the number of game medals acquired during the advantageous section or AT, the number of games played during the advantageous section, etc.) cleared. When the upper limit is reached and the advantageous section ends, winning navigation need not be performed even once during the stay in the advantageous section. Also, if the lottery for deciding whether to move to the advantageous section or the lottery for changing the performance, etc. of the advantageous section is based on the winning combination determination result (conditional device), the winning combination determination result without setting difference. In particular, the lottery for changing the performance of the advantageous section may be performed based on conditions other than the combination determination result. At that time, it may be performed without referring to the setting value.

In this embodiment, an advantageous zone clear counter is provided to keep track of the number of games in which players have continuously stayed in the advantageous zone. set. Then, each time the game is completed in the advantageous interval, the value of the advantageous interval clear counter is decremented by 1, and when the counter value becomes "0", the game is forcibly shifted to the non-advantageous interval. In addition, if the advantageous section clear counter changes to a non-advantageous section before the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches "0", the value of the advantageous section clear counter is cleared (set to "0"), and the non-advantageous section clears again. When moving to the advantageous section, the value of the advantageous section clear counter is reset to "1500".

It also has an advantageous section acquisition counter for counting the number of game medals acquired (difference number) in the advantageous section. This advantageous interval acquisition counter sets the counter value to "0" at the start of the advantageous interval (or may be set to "0" at the end of the advantageous interval), and after that every game, the counter is counted according to the result of the game. Update value. In updating, if the difference number is less than 0, the counter value is corrected to be "0", and if the difference number becomes a positive value, the counter value is accumulated and updated (do not perform such correction). can also be used). Then, when the accumulated difference number exceeds 2400, the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section.

Furthermore, an AT win counter for counting the number of game medals won in AT (difference number) is also provided. This AT acquisition counter sets the counter value to "0" at the start of AT (for example, at the time of transition from the AT preparation advantageous section to the AT advantageous section), and after that, the counter value is set to "0" every game and according to the result of the game. Update. The counter value (the value of the number of wins in AT) is referred to in the second AT continuation lottery performed in game mode 9.

Returning to FIG. 15, the random number generation/capture means 117 is composed of the CPU 61, the clock pulse generator 64, the frequency divider 65, the random number generator 66, and the random number capture circuit 67, and generates random numbers used for various lotteries. generate and capture. In this embodiment, four (4ch: ch is an abbreviation for “channel”) 16-bit random number means capable of generating a random number sequence with a maximum numerical range of “0 to 65535” and a maximum of “0 to 255” It has four (4 ch) 8-bit random number means capable of generating a random number sequence with a numerical range of up to and including each, and each of them can independently generate a random number sequence. The random numbers generated by these 16-bit random number means or 8-bit random number means are also called hardware random numbers (hard random numbers) because they are updated based on the clock signal generated by the clock pulse generator 64 . Although not shown, in this embodiment, a random number generation means other than the random number generation/acquisition means 118 is provided. This random number generation means is composed of the above-described CPU 61 and RAM 63, and has a random number means capable of generating a sequence of random numbers within a predetermined numerical range as random numbers used for determining a winning combination or the like. Since this random number is updated based on a program, it is also called a software random number (soft random number).

(Each Means Constituting Game Progress Management Means 130)
The received medal management means 131 controls the actually received game medals (which are guided to the receiving passage and detected by the inserted medal sensor 28b) among the game medals inserted from the medal slot 21 (also referred to as "inserted game medals"). It is configured to control whether the game medals (also referred to as “received game medals”) are directly bet game medals or credited game medals. In the present embodiment, if the number of bets does not reach the maximum permissible number of bets (the number of bets required to execute a game (specified number "3" or "2"), the accepted game medals are directly betted. If the number of bets has reached the maximum permissible bet number and the number of credits has not reached the maximum permissible credit number (for example, "50"), then the received game medals are the game medals to be credited. is configured to

In addition, the received medal management means 131 performs automatic betting processing (the same number of game medals as the number of bets in the previous game without reducing the number of game medals owned by the player) in the game set to the replay operation state. bet status). Even in the replay operation state, if the number of credits does not reach the maximum allowable number of credits, the inserted game medals are accepted as game medals to be credited (or may not be accepted). When the number of bets reaches the maximum permissible bet number and the number of credits reaches the maximum permissible credit number, the inserted game medals are returned without being accepted.

The winning combination determining means 132 determines a plurality of winning combinations based on a preset combination determination probability (lottery set number) when the start lever 25 is operated (the operation of the start lever 25 is effectively accepted). It is configured to perform a combination determination process (internal lottery) for selecting at least one combination determination result from the results (condition device). This winning combination determination process is performed using random numbers generated by the above-described 16-bit random number means. Specifically, when the start lever 25 is operated, the random number generated by the 16-bit random number means is captured. Then, when performing the winning combination determination process, the loaded random number is read, a predetermined soft random number is added to the read random number, and the random number after the addition is used to select the condition device. A condition device may be selected using a read random number without adding a predetermined soft random number.

The winning combination determination process is performed with reference to a predetermined winning combination determination table (not shown). The combination determination table has a configuration in which lottery set number data corresponding to each condition device is stored in a storage area (plurality of addresses) for storing lottery set number data in the ROM 62 for each set value. . When one or a plurality of conditional devices are selected in the combination determination process, the game combination corresponding to the selected conditional devices becomes the establishment-permissible combination in the game. Information on the selected conditional device (winning combination) is stored in a storage area for storing information on the conditional device in the RAM 63. If the information is related to the winning of a winning combination, it is cleared (reset to "0") after the game ends regardless of whether or not the small winning combination and the replaying combination are established. On the other hand, the information about the winning of the special role is not cleared and held in memory until the special role is established when the special role is not established even if the special role is won.

The effect group number determining means 133 is configured to perform a process of associating the effect group number with the condition device selected by the winning combination determination process. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the winning replay condition device is associated with the production group A number (0 to 24), and the bonus condition device is associated with the production group B number (0 to 2). is associated with For example, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the difference in the pressing order may result in a game advantage or disadvantage (influence on ball output), or cause a difference in the number of game medals to be paid out (the number of game medals to be won). A performance group B group number 17 is commonly associated with the prize-A1 to A24 condition devices, and a performance group B group number 18 is commonly associated with the prize-B1 to B24 condition devices.

On the other hand, the replay-AP condition device corresponding to the winning of the replay role that does not affect the advantage or disadvantage of the game due to the difference in the pushing order (there is no effect on the ball output) is an individual condition device are associated with different effect group A numbers 1 to 16. Similarly, there is no difference in the number of game medals paid out (number of wins) due to the difference in the pressing order, or the number of game medals that can be won itself is small (for example, less than the prescribed number of bets). As for the prize-C to H condition devices corresponding to winning, different production group A numbers 19 to 24 are associated with the individual condition devices. Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, the effect group B number 1 is associated with the 1 type BB-A condition device, and the effect group B number 2 is associated with the 1 type BB-B condition device.

Returning to FIG. 15, the reel control means 134 confirms that the minimum playing time has passed, triggered by the operation of the start lever 25 (the operation of the start lever 25 is effectively accepted). , The reels 3a to 3c are started to rotate, and after all the reels that have started to rotate are in a constant speed rotation state, the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are sequentially operated (each operation of the stop switches 26a to 26c is effective ), the rotation of the corresponding reels 3a to 3c is sequentially stopped.

The rotation stop control of each of the reels 3a to 3c is based on each stop table (not shown) that is set (set) according to the winning combination determination result selected in the winning combination determination process. order, operation timing, etc.). Each of the reels 3a to 3c is stopped within a predetermined allowable stop time (for example, 190 milliseconds) from the timing when the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are operated (in this embodiment, within the maximum number of sliding frames of 5 frames).

That is, when a predetermined game combination is selected as an establishment-permissible combination as a result of the combination determination process, the symbols corresponding to the selected combination are stopped on the activated line 29 as long as possible within the allowable stop time. As shown, the reels 3a to 3c are controlled to stop so that the symbol corresponding to any game combination is not stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 in the case of a loss. In addition, if a replay role or a small role is won during the winning carryover of the special role, or if there is a case where the special role and the replay role or the small role are duplicated, the replay role, the special role, the small role The reel rotation stop control may be performed with priority on the replay combination (the priority of the small combination may be higher than the special combination).

The stop display symbol determination means 135 determines which symbols are stopped and displayed by the reels 3a to 3c based on the timing at which the stop switches 26a to 26c are operated, and also determines which symbols are stopped and displayed on the activated line 29. It is configured to determine whether or not the game combination is established based on the combination of symbols determined to be true (which may be different from the symbol combination actually stopped and displayed).

A payout medal management means 136 adds the number of game medals corresponding to the small winning combination established when the minor winning combination is established, to the credit amount if the credit amount does not reach the maximum credit allowable number. Thus, when the number of credits has reached the maximum allowable number of credits, the hopper 50 is driven through the hopper drive circuit 52 to actually pay out the coins. In addition, the payout medal management means 136 transfers the number of game medals that have been bet or the number of game medals that have been credited to the hopper 50 when the settlement operation (the pressing operation of the settlement switch 24) is effectively accepted. It is designed to be driven and refunded.

The blocker control means 137 outputs a blocker signal for controlling the above-described blocker 48 so as to switch the blocker 48 between an ON state (a state in which game medals can be accepted) and an OFF state (a state in which game medals cannot be accepted). is configured to When the blocker 48 is turned off, the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 are led to the return path and returned. However, the insertion of game medals is detected by the inserted medal sensor 28a.

The display lamp control means 138 controls the above-described various display lamps (MAX-BET display lamp 46a, BET lamp 46b, insertable display lamp 46c, game start display lamp 46d, replay display lamp 46e, status display lamp 46f, number of times The display lamp 46g, CRE lamp 46h, payout amount display lamp 46j) is controlled through a display lamp control circuit 47 for lighting and extinguishing. When the number-of-payouts display lamp 46j is to function as a main-side push-order annunciator, the number-of-payments display lamp 46j is controlled by the push-order management means 139. FIG.

The pressing order management means 139 selects an instruction number (one of 0 to 6) corresponding to the pressing order to be notified according to the result of the winning combination determination (condition device) selected by the winning combination determination process. The instruction number 0 is selected when the pressing order is not reported, and the instruction numbers 1 to 6 are selected when the pressing order is desired to be reported. In this embodiment, the instruction number 1 is "left center right", the instruction number 2 is "left right center", the instruction number 3 is "center left right", the instruction number 4 is "center right left", and the instruction number 5 is "right left center". , instruction number 6 are associated with the pressing order of "right, middle, left".

Further, the push order management means 139 functions the payout number display lamp 46j as a main side push order annunciator, and makes push navigation (main side push navigation) by notifying the selected instruction number (navigation number). is also configured. This push navigation notifies the navigation number using two 7-segment lamps (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "7-segment") provided in the payout number display lamp 46j. For example, "=" is displayed in the left 7 segments, and the numerical value of the instruction number (for example, "2" for the instruction number 2) is displayed in the right 7 segments. The "=" displayed in the left 7 segment is for distinguishing from the display of the number of payouts on the number-of-payouts display lamp 46j. When the navigation number 0 is selected, the number of payout display lamps 46j are not displayed. Alternatively, "0" may be displayed in both the left 7-segment and the right 7-segment, or "0" may be displayed in only one of the left and right 7-segments. In this way, when the navigation number is displayed on the payout number display lamp 46j, it is possible to prevent confusion between the navigation number and the number of payouts by using a different display mode from when displaying the number of payouts. can.

The conditional device group number determining means 140 determines the conditional device group number used for selecting a winning value in various lotteries according to the effect group A number and the effect group B number determined by the effect group number determining means 133. is configured to Although not shown, for example, a plurality of condition device group numbers 0 to 11 are provided, and each combination of the effect group A number and the effect group B number is associated with each condition device group number.

(Means Constituting Main Communication Control Means 150)
The control command transmission means 151 is configured to transmit control commands including various information related to games to the sub-control means 200 (sub-main control means 200A) at predetermined timings. For example, as the control command to be transmitted before the start lever 25 is operated, a control command including information indicating which game mode is set (also referred to as "game mode command"), which RT state is set There are control commands (also referred to as "RT commands") containing information indicating whether the player is playing or not, and control commands (also referred to as "operating state commands") including information indicating the operating state of replay. In addition, the control command transmitted when the start lever 25 is operated includes, for example, a control command including navigation number information (also referred to as a "navigation number command"), an effect group number (effect group A number and effect There is a control command (also referred to as "effect group number command") including information on group B number). In addition, a control command including information on set values, a control command including information on the values of various counters such as an advantageous zone clear counter, and a control command including information for instructing the content of effects to be executed by the sub-control means, etc. 25 may be operated, triggered by the start lever 25 being operated, or triggered by other triggers.

In addition, the control command transmitting means 151 is triggered by the fact that the minimum playing time has passed, and the control command (" (also referred to as a full reel rotation start command). Furthermore, when the first stop operation (operation of the stop switch for stopping the first reel) is accepted, a control command containing information indicating that the first stop operation has been accepted ("first stop acceptance command"), and when the first reel stop (reel stop corresponding to the first stop operation) is triggered, a control command including information on the first reel stop (also called "first stop command") is transmitted. ). Similarly, when the second stop operation (operation of the stop switch for stopping the second reel) is accepted, a control command containing information indicating that the second stop operation has been accepted ("second stop (Also referred to as "receiving command") is transmitted, and when the second reel stop (stop of the reel corresponding to the second stop operation) is triggered, a control command including information on the second reel stop ("second stop command" ). Similarly, when the third stop operation (operation of the stop switch for stopping the third reel) is accepted, a control command containing information indicating that the third stop operation has been accepted ("third stop acceptance command"), and with the third reel stop (reel stop corresponding to the third stop operation) as a trigger, a control command containing information on the third reel stop (also referred to as a "third stop command") ). Furthermore, before determining the stop symbol, a control command including information on stopping all reels (also referred to as "all stop command"), after determining the stop symbol, a control command including information on the number of payouts of game medals ("payout number command). Further, at a predetermined timing after all reels are stopped, a control command (also referred to as a "combination result command") including information on the combination determination result (bonus condition device and winning replay condition device) is transmitted. Communication between the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 200 (sub-main control means 200A) is possible only in one direction from the former to the latter.

The outer end signal transmission means 152 is configured to transmit an outer end signal to an external device such as a data counter or hall computer when a predetermined game state is reached.

The sub-control means 200 mainly controls sub-main control means (also referred to as "first sub-control means") 200A that mainly manages (instructs) the lamp effects, image effects, and sound effects, and mainly controls the image effects and sound effects. (execution) sub-control means (also referred to as "second sub-control means") 200B.

200 A of sub-main control means are provided with the performance management means 210 and the sub-main communication control means 230, if divided roughly. Effect management means 210 includes game effect management means 211, notification effect management means 212, and lamp effect control means 213. Sub-main communication control means 230 includes control command reception means 231, effect command transmission means 232, and status command A receiving means 233 is provided. The above-described means in the sub-main control means 200A are hardware such as sub-main CPU 71, ROM 72, RAM 73, and electronic circuits arranged on the sub-main control board 70A shown in FIG. It functionally represents what is configured by software such as.

(Each Means Constituting Production Management Means 210)
The game effect management means 211 mainly controls the execution timing of the image and sound effects (also referred to as “game effects”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B, mainly for the purpose of improving the interest and playability of the game. It is configured to manage based on control commands from means 100 . Game effects include, for example, a continuous effect, a single effect, an assist effect, and the like.

A continuous effect is a effect that continues over a plurality of game periods. Mainly, the image display device 11 is used to display images that form a continuous story over a plurality of game periods, For example, an effect image or the like that symbolizes staying in a predetermined game mode is displayed. It should be noted that when performing a continuous effect or a single effect described below, effects are performed using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and decorative lamps 32a, 32b, or speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b are used. It is also possible to perform a combination of performances.

A one-shot effect is an effect that is executed sporadically, for example, when a specific situation occurs in the process of progressing a game. For example, when each reel is rotated, an effect such as displaying an image suggesting the winning expectation of the game combination by the image display device 11 may be mentioned. In addition, when the number of AT games is added in the main control means 100, the value of the number of AT games added (for example, characters such as "+10") is displayed on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11. Production is also an example of one-shot production.

The assist effect is a effect for assisting the player, and in this embodiment, it is mainly based on the navigation number information transmitted by the navigation number command (control command including navigation number information) from the main control means 100. In response, a push navigation effect is performed. This push-navigation effect (sub-side push-navigation) utilizes the image display device 11 as a sub-side push-order indicator to show the player the push order (correct push order) corresponding to the navigation number on the display screen 11a. It is a one-shot production displayed in In this embodiment, the RP navigation effect (sub-side RP navigation) corresponding to the above-mentioned RP navigation, the prize-winning navigation effect (sub-side prize-winning navigation) corresponding to the prize-winning navigation, and the sight-pressing navigation effect ( It is designed to execute sub-side push navigation).

As a specific aspect of the push navigation effect (RP navigation effect, winning navigation effect) that notifies the pressing order, a mode of displaying a number indicating the corresponding pressing order (for example, in the case of the pressing order of "left first", "1" is displayed at the bottom left of the display screen 11a, and in the case of the pressing order of "middle left and right", numbers indicating the pressing order are arranged in the order of "2, 1, 3" from the left at the bottom of the display screen 11a. notification mode) is an example. When the first to third push orders are displayed, when the player operates the first stop switch according to the displayed first push order, the display of the first push order is erased, and the displayed second push order is displayed. When the player operates the second stop switch according to the pressing order, the display of the second pressing order is erased, and when the player operates the third stop switch according to the displayed third pressing order, the third pressing order is displayed. The display may be turned off.

Further, when the player operates the stop switch in an order different from the displayed order of pressing, the pressing order navigation effect may be terminated immediately. Furthermore, when displaying the pressing order, the sounds "Naka", "Hidari", and "Migi" are output from the speakers 15a, 15b, etc. in association with the next operation to be performed. may Further, the effect lamp 13a may correspond to "left", the effect lamp 12 to "middle", and the effect lamp 13b to "right", and may be caused to emit light or blink in association with the operation to be performed next. Also, a display for performing sub-side push navigation may be provided. For example, under the display window W, a display device configured by arranging three 7-segment lamps horizontally is provided. 3”, “2”, and “1” are displayed, respectively.

The notification effect management means 212 is mainly for the purpose of notifying the player of information about the game, and mainly controls the execution timing of the image and sound effects (hereinafter referred to as "notification effect") executed by the sub-sub control means 200B. It is configured to be managed based on control commands from the control means 100 . For example, an error notification effect that notifies that an error has occurred with text information such as "error occurred", or an image that is being prepared when power is restored, such as "image being prepared". The production etc. which notify with character information are mentioned. In addition, in order to prevent the player from being excessively immersed in the game (immersion), an effect of displaying an image containing character information (also referred to as a "caution image") to call the player's attention is also notified. An example of performance.

The lamp effect control means 213 is configured to control various lighting effects using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b, decorative lamps 32a, 32b, and back lamps 38a to 38d.

(Each Means Constituting Sub-Main Communication Control Means 230)
The control command receiving means 231 is configured to receive control commands from the main control means 100 and store them in a predetermined storage device such as the RAM 73 (for example, a command buffer for received control commands).

The effect command transmission means 232 is configured to transmit effect commands including various information regarding effects (for example, effect commands including image information, etc.) to the sub-sub control means 200B based on the control command from the main control means 100. ing.

The state command receiving means 233 receives a state command from the sub-sub control means 200B (for example, a state command including information that an effect command reception error has occurred), and a predetermined storage device such as the RAM 73 (for example, the received command buffer for status commands).

In contrast to the sub-main control means 200A configured as described above, the sub-sub-control means 200B is provided with an effect execution control means 250 and a sub-sub-communication control means 270 when roughly classified. The effect execution control means 250 includes game effect execution control means 251 and notification effect execution control means 252 , and the sub-sub communication control means 270 includes effect command reception means 271 and state command transmission means 272 . The above-described means in the sub-sub control means 200B are sub-sub CPU 75, ROM 76, RAM 77, hardware such as electronic circuits arranged on the sub-sub control board 70B shown in FIG. It functionally represents what is configured by hardware.

(Each means constituting production execution control means 250)
The game effect execution control means 251 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a and 15b, etc. based on the effect commands from the sub-main control means 200A, and execute the game effects described above.

The notification effect execution control means 252 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a and 15b, etc. based on the effect command from the sub-main control means 200A, and execute the above-described notification effect.

(Each Means Constituting Sub-Sub Communication Control Means 270)
The effect command receiving means 271 is configured to receive effect commands from the sub-main control means 200A and store them in a predetermined storage device such as the RAM 77 (for example, a command buffer for received effect commands).

The state command transmission means 272 is configured to transmit the above-mentioned state command to the sub-main control means 200A.

Transmission of the control command from the control command transmission means 151, transmission of the effect command from the effect command transmission means 232, and transmission of the state command from the state command transmission means 272 are all performed by a serial communication method (parallel communication method). communication method may be used). Each of the transmitting means 151, 232, 272 has the same configuration, and a command buffer ("CB") as a storage area for temporarily storing commands to be transmitted.
), a command processing unit that performs processing such as writing and reading commands to be transmitted, and a command transmission unit that transmits commands by serial communication.

The CB has a plurality of storage areas distinguished by respective addresses, and is configured to be able to store 1-byte command data in each storage area. The command processing unit generates command data to be transmitted, writes it to the address area indicated by the write pointer of the CB, reads the previously written command data from the address area indicated by the read pointer of the CB, and transfers it to the command. It is configured to write to the TDR (transmission data register) of the transmitter. The command transmission unit is configured to transfer command data written in the TDR to a TSR (transmission shift register), convert it to serial there, and transmit it.

When the parallel communication method is used, previously written command data is read from the address area indicated by the read pointer of the CB, and the command data is sent to a predetermined output port (output port for sending to the sub-control means). configured to send by writing to One command in this embodiment is normally composed of 2 bytes (a checksum is composed of 1 byte). The communication system is asynchronous (asynchronous), and has a 1-bit stop bit and a 1-bit parity bit (even parity) (the communication system and command structure can be changed as appropriate).

<Game contents during the second AT>
Next, game contents in game mode 8 (second AT) and game mode 9 (second AT continuation challenge) will be described in more detail. In the game mode 8, a predetermined number of games can be executed, during which seven number values ("reserved number values") are reserved for reference in the second AT continuous lottery that is performed after the transition to the game mode 9. ) is set and updated. Each of the seven pending number values affects the awarding probability of the privilege in the second AT (in this example, the winning probability in the second AT continuous lottery). The game executed in the game mode 8 is divided into a plurality of rounds. For example, the first round consists of 8 games, and the second and subsequent rounds consist of 7 games per round. For example, when the game mode 10 is shifted to the game mode 8, the number of rounds is uniformly 2 rounds. Determined based on results.

In game mode 8, a holding number setting lottery for setting a holding number value is performed for each game from the 2nd game of the 1st round to the 8th game. Specifically, in the holding number setting lottery of the second game of the first round, the first holding number value (also referred to as "holding number value of holding 1") is set, and in the holding number setting lottery of the third game A second hold number value (also referred to as "hold 2 hold number value") is set. Similarly, in the 4th game, 5th game, 6th game, 7th game, and 8th game, in the holding number setting lottery, the third holding number value (also referred to as “holding number value of holding 3”), 4 hold number value (also referred to as "hold number value of hold 4"), fifth hold number value (also referred to as "hold number value of hold 5"), sixth hold number value (also referred to as "hold number value of hold 6") ), and the seventh hold number value (also called "hold number value of hold 7") are set.

Also, in the game mode 8, in each game from the 1st game to the 7th game of each round after the 2nd round, a holding number addition lottery for updating each holding number value set in the 1st round is performed. . Specifically, an additional value for updating the pending number value of pending number 1 is determined in the pending number addition lottery of the first game of each round after the second round, and the pending number addition lottery of the second game is determined. is determined to update the pending number value of . Similarly, in the 3rd game, 4th game, 5th game, 6th game, and 7th game, the hold number value of hold 3, the hold number value of hold 4, the hold number value of hold 5, A hold number value for hold 6 and an addition value for updating the hold number value for hold 7 are determined, respectively. Furthermore, in the game mode 8, a holding display effect corresponding to the result of the holding number setting lottery and the result of the holding number addition lottery is performed using the image display device.

Specific examples of the holding number setting lottery, the holding number addition lottery, and the holding display effect executed in the game mode 8 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 19 to 20. FIG. As shown in FIG. 19(A), in the first game of the first round in the game mode 8, seven displayed objects (in this example, they are spheres, but can be changed as appropriate). ) is displayed. Then, a reservation number setting lottery is performed every game after the second game of the first round. This holding number setting lottery is set, for example, as shown in FIG. 20(A). That is, it is set so that one of the winning numbers 0 to 8 is selected, and the selection probability (winning number) of each winning number is set to decrease as the value of the winning number increases. (Values can be changed as appropriate). Winning numbers 0-8 correspond to reserved number values 0-8, respectively. That is, for example, when the winning number 0 is selected in the second game of the reservation number setting lottery, the reservation number value of the reservation 1 is set to 0, and when the winning number 3 is selected in the third game of the reservation number setting lottery, it is reserved. 2 is set to 3, and if winning number 6 is selected in the eighth game, the reservation number value of reservation 7 is set to 6, and so on. In this reservation number setting lottery, the selection probability of each winning number is set so as not to change according to the number of game medals won in the AT, which is grasped by the count values of the AT acquisition counter and the advantageous section acquisition counter. . It should be noted that the selection probability of each winning number in the reservation number setting lottery may be set to vary according to conditions other than the number of game medals won in the AT, such as the combination determination result and setting values. .

Depending on the result of this holding number setting lottery, as shown in FIGS. In the second game, the display mode of the first reserved display object changes corresponding to the reservation number value of reservation 1, and in the third game, the display of the second reservation display object corresponds to the reservation number value of reservation 2. The mode changes, . . . in the 8th game, the display mode of the 7th pending display object changes corresponding to the pending number value of the pending 7, and so on, from the 2nd game to the 8th game. do. Note that the spheres numbered 1 to 7 shown in FIG. Specifically, in the illustrated example, at the time of the 8th game of the 1st round, the display modes of the 1st to 7th suspended display objects are white, white, blue, ? , yellow, white, ? are changing respectively. White corresponds to a hold number value of zero, blue corresponds to a hold number value of one, and yellow corresponds to hold number values of two and three. Other display colors include green, red, and gold. Green corresponds to hold number values 4 and 5, red corresponds to hold number values 6 and 7, and gold corresponds to hold number value 8. Also,? is provided as a display mode in which it is unclear which color (winning number) corresponds. It should be noted that a display mode may be displayed that does not correspond to the hold number value set based on the hold number setting lottery. For example, white may be displayed when a reservation number value of 6, which is actually displayed in red, is set. In this way, there is a case where the internal hold number value and the displayed display mode are different (however, it should not be provided if the expectation is lower than the display mode where the internal hold number value is displayed) ), in the continuation challenge effect described later, it is possible to create a playability with unexpectedness such that AT continuation is decided when the reserved display object of the display color with low expectation (for example, white or blue) is determined. , it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

After the second round in game mode 8, a reservation number addition lottery is performed every game from the first game. This reservation number addition lottery is set, for example, as shown in FIG. 20(B). That is, it is set so that one of the winning numbers 0 to 8 is selected, and the selection probability (winning number) of each winning number is set to decrease as the value of the winning number increases. (Values can be changed as appropriate). Also, the winning numbers 0 to 8 correspond to the added values 0 to 8 of the reserved number values, respectively. This added value is added to the hold number value to update the hold number value. Specifically, when the value after addition is less than 8, the value after addition is used as the pending number value after update, and when the value after addition is 8 or more, 8 is the pending number value after update. It is said that That is, for example, when the winning number 3 is selected in the holding number addition lottery of the first game when the holding number value of holding 1 is set to 0, the holding number value of holding 1 is updated from 0 to 3, and the holding number is set to 0. When winning number 3 is selected in the third game holding number addition lottery when the holding number value of 3 is set to 3, the holding number value of holding 3 is updated from 3 to 6, and the holding number of holding 6 is updated. When winning number 6 is selected in the reservation number addition lottery in the sixth game when the value is set to 4, the reservation number value of reservation 6 is updated from 4 to 8. In this reservation number addition lottery, the selection probability of each winning number is set so as not to change according to the number of game medals won in the AT. In addition, the selection probability of each winning number in the reservation number addition lottery may be set to vary according to conditions other than the number of game medals acquired in AT, for example, according to the combination determination result, setting value, etc. .

Depending on the result of this holding number addition lottery, as shown in FIGS. The display mode of the first hold display object is updated corresponding to the hold number value of 1, and in the second game, the display form of the second hold display object is updated corresponding to the hold number value of hold 2 after update. . . . In the 7th game, the display mode of the 7th pending display object is updated corresponding to the pending number value of pending 7 after the update, and so on, and so on, the display mode is updated one by one for each game. Specifically, in the illustrated example, at the time of the 7th game of the 2nd round, the display modes of the 1st to 7th suspended display objects are white, blue, ? , has been updated to green, green, white, and red, respectively. In addition, if there is a third round or later, the holding number addition lottery is performed in each game as in the second round, and based on the result, the holding number value is updated and the display mode of the holding display object is updated. . Further, a display mode may be displayed that does not correspond to the updated pending number value based on the pending number addition lottery. For example, blue is displayed when the pending number value after updating should actually be 8 and the display color should be gold.

When the final game of the final round of the game mode 8 ends, the game mode 9 is entered. In the game mode 9, a predetermined number of games (for example, 7 games or 8 games) can be executed. 2nd AT continuation lottery based on each hold number value from hold 7 to hold 7 is executed. That is, in game mode 9, the 2nd AT continuation lottery based on the hold number value of hold 1 is performed in the first game, the 2nd AT continuation lottery is performed based on the hold number value of hold 2 in the second game, and so on. A second AT continuation lottery based on the hold number value of hold 7 is performed. This second AT continuation lottery is performed by referring to different lottery tables according to the reservation number value. For example, the lottery table for the second AT continuous lottery referred to when the pending number value is 3 or 4 is set as shown in FIG. 0 corresponds to a loss) is set to be selected. In the second AT continuation lottery, the number of rounds set when the game mode 8 is re-entered is increased by 1 each time the winning number 1 (win) is selected. Further, when winning number 1 is selected in the second AT continuation lottery, it is decided that the second AT will continue (re-shift to game mode 8).

In addition, in the second AT continuation lottery, the selection probability of each winning number is set to vary according to the number of game medals won in the AT. Specifically, in the lottery table of the second AT continuous lottery referred to when the pending number value is 3 or 4, as shown in FIG. , The probability that the winning number 1 (hit) will be selected is quite low (total number = 240, number = 6) is set, but if the number of acquisitions in AT is 0 or more and 300 or less, The probability that winning number 1 will be selected is set to be very high (number=240). Also, if the number of wins in AT is 1201 or more, the probability that winning number 1 will be selected is set to be quite high (set number=236). Although not shown, the lottery table for the second AT continuation lottery referred to when the holding number value is 0 to 2 is compared with the lottery table for the 2nd AT continuation lottery to be referred to when the holding number value is 3 or 4. Then, the probability that winning number 1 is selected is set lower overall, and in the lottery table of the second AT continuous lottery that is referred to when the holding number value is 5 to 8, when the holding number value is 3 or 4 Compared to the lottery table of the second AT continuation lottery referred to, the probability of winning number 1 being selected is set higher overall. That is, the larger the reservation number value, the higher the probability of winning in the second AT continuation lottery, and the higher the expectation of the second AT continuation. However, in any lottery table, if the number of wins in AT is 951 or more and 1200 or less, the probability of winning number 1 (hit) being selected is similar to the example shown in FIG. 20(C). While it is set low, if the number of wins in AT is 0 or more and 300 or less, the probability of winning number 1 is set high, and if the number of wins in AT is 1201 or more, the win The probability that number 1 will be selected is set to be quite high. However, when the reserved number value is a specific value (for example, 7, 8), it may be set so that the selection probability of each winning number does not change according to the number of game medals won in the AT. For example, when the reservation number value is 8, the win number 1 (win) is always selected in the second AT continuation lottery regardless of the number of game medals won in the AT. As a modification, the winning probability in the second AT continuation lottery may be configured so as to vary depending not only on the number of game medals won in the AT, but also on the result of winning combination. In addition, it is possible to set a game state in which the probability of winning is relatively low (also referred to as "low probability mode") or a game state in which the probability of winning is relatively high (also referred to as "high probability mode"). The winning probability in the second AT continuation lottery may also be changed depending on the setting state of the mode.

Depending on the result of such a second AT continuation lottery, as shown in FIGS. 19F and 19G, a continuation challenge effect suggesting whether or not the second AT can be continued is displayed for each suspended display on the image display device. is executed. Specifically, in the illustrated example, in the 2nd AT continuation lottery for each of the reserved display objects white in the first game, blue in the second game, green in the fourth game, and blue in the sixth game, it is lost, and ? , green in the 5th game, and red in the 7th game, the 2nd AT continuation lottery is displayed in a mode (display of x or .largecircle.) suggesting that a win has been selected. In addition,? For the pending display items and the holding display items with a display color different from the actual holding number value, the display color changes to the display color corresponding to the actual holding number value before or after the 2nd AT continuous lottery is performed. You may do so. ? Until the second AT continuation lottery corresponding to the reserved display item of ? By displaying the reserved display item of ? It is possible to make it impossible for the player to know whether the pending display item of . is actually high or low. Therefore,? It is possible to rather raise the player's expectation for the reserved display object, and to improve the game playability.

In the second AT continuation lottery up to the seventh game, when one or more hits are selected, after the seventh game in the game mode 9 is completed, the mode is shifted to the game mode 8.例文帳に追加In game mode 8 at this time, the number of rounds is set according to the number of winning selections in the second AT continuation lottery in game mode 9 . On the other hand, in the 2nd AT continuation lottery up to the 7th game, if no hit is selected even once, the 8th game is played in the game mode 9, where the 2nd AT continuation lottery is carried out. . The second AT continuation lottery for the eighth game is performed based on, for example, the combination determination result in the game, regardless of the reservation number value. However, even in the second AT continuation lottery in the eighth game, the selection probability of each winning number fluctuates according to the number of game medals won in the AT, with the same tendency as the example shown in FIG. 20(C). is set to In addition, in the second AT continuation lottery in the eighth game, winning numbers with higher continuation expectations may be more likely to be selected than in the second AT continuation lottery up to the seventh game. When one or more hits are selected in the second AT continuation lottery in game mode 9, the above-described suspension display effect is executed again in the next game mode 8 (see FIG. 19(H)).

As described above, the second AT continuation lottery is set so that when the number of game medals won in the AT approaches 1200, the probability of winning with AT continuation being selected becomes low. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the number of acquisitions exceeding 1200 is obtained during AT, and thus it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming excessively high. On the other hand, the second AT continuation lottery is set so that when the number of game medals acquired in the AT exceeds 1200, the probability of winning a continuation AT win becomes very high. As a result, the player can play the game with the goal of exceeding 1200 wins, so that even if the number of wins approaches 1200, the desire to play can be prevented from declining. In addition, in the second AT continuation lottery, when the number of game medals won in the AT is 300 or less, the probability of selecting a win that continues the AT is set to be very high. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second AT from ending at a stage when the number of acquired tokens is small, thereby preventing a decrease in motivation for playing the game.

As a modification, when the number of game medals acquired in AT exceeds 1200, AT may be configured to be continued without fail or with a high probability until the number of acquired game medals reaches 2400. In addition, AT may be managed by the number of AT games and the number of medals that can be obtained in AT (also referred to as "acquirable number"). The probability of adding the possible number may be greatly increased. Similarly, ATs may be managed by the number of sets of ATs, and in that case, when the number of acquisitions exceeds 1200, the continuation rate to the next set may be greatly increased. Further, even when the number of game medals acquired in AT is 301 or more and 950 or less, the continuation probability of AT may be lowered stepwise as the number of acquisitions increases.

Also, when the number of acquisitions in AT exceeds 1200, in the case where the AT is always continued until the number of acquisitions reaches 2400, when the number of acquisitions is displayed on the image display device, the number of acquisitions is 1200 or less. When , only the value of the number of acquisitions is displayed, for example, "818", "1156", and after the number of acquisitions exceeds 1200, not only the number of acquisitions but also the upper limit of the number of acquisitions is displayed, for example, "1215/2400" ", "1862/2400". Furthermore, when displaying the number of remaining games and the number of remaining acquisitions of AT in the advantageous section on the image display device, when the number of acquisitions is 1200 or less, only the values of the number of remaining games and the number of remaining acquisitions of AT are displayed, After the number of wins exceeds 1200, instead of the number of remaining AT games or the number of remaining wins, the number of games played in the advantageous section is displayed together with the upper limit of the number of games played in the advantageous section, such as "915/1500", " 1462/1500". By displaying the upper limit as well, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the upper limit is approaching.

Further, as described above, in the reservation number setting lottery and the reservation number addition lottery, the probability of each winning number being selected does not change according to the number of game medals won in the AT. Even if the holding number setting lottery and the holding number addition lottery are set in this way, the second AT continuation lottery is set so that the AT continuation probability fluctuates according to the number of wins in the AT. It is possible to appropriately manage the number of acquired balls (outloaded balls). On the other hand, for example, if the number of winning game medals in AT approaches 1200, the probability of winning a winning number with a small value is set to increase, the display mode with low expectation of AT continuation Only the reserved display objects of (display color) are displayed, and there is a possibility that the player's willingness to play may be lowered. In the present embodiment, regardless of the number of game medals won in AT, there is a possibility that a winning number with a large value is selected and a pending display object is displayed in a display mode (display color) that is highly expected to continue AT. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the desire to play from decreasing. Also, this makes it possible to improve the playability in the second AT. As a modification, in the reservation number setting lottery or the reservation number addition lottery, the probability of each winning number being selected may vary according to the number of wins in the AT. In this case, a case may be provided in which the hold display object is displayed in a display mode with a higher expectation of AT continuation than in the display mode of the hold number based on the actual lottery result. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the desire to play.

[Main control processing]
In the following, among the control processes performed by the main control means 100 of the slot machine 1, the game progress control process and the timer interrupt process will be described with additional reference to FIGS. 21 to 33. FIG. Note that variables (parameters) such as counters and flags used in the following control processing will be briefly described each time.

<Game Progress Control Processing>
21 to 32 show part of the basic flow of the game progress control process. The game progress control process is a process that is repeatedly executed during the game. As shown in FIG. 21, first, a game start standby process is performed (step S1). Although the illustration of the specific contents of the standby process at the start of the game is omitted, here, several processes necessary at the start of one game are performed. After the end of the game start waiting process, the process proceeds to step S2. Here, the system waits in that state until the operation of the start lever is accepted, and when the operation is accepted, the lever acceptance processing is performed (step S3). Although illustration of the overall contents of the lever acceptance processing is omitted, as part of the overall processing, an internal lottery is performed to select the combination determination result (bonus condition device number and winning replay condition device number). Also, after the internal lottery is executed, the effect group number and the condition device group number are determined according to the combination determination result. Further, the main game state-specific lever processing shown in FIG. 22 is performed.

In the main game state-specific lever processing, as shown in FIG. 22, first, it is determined whether or not the effect group B number is 1 (inside BB) (step S11). Here, if the effect group B number is not 1 (the BB is not inside), the process proceeds to step S12, and it is determined whether or not the BB is in operation. Here, if the BB has not been activated, the process proceeds to step S13, and it is determined whether or not the number of bets is 3 (3 cards). Then, if it is determined in step S11 that the BB is in progress, if it is determined in step S12 that the BB is in operation, and if it is determined in step S13 that 3 cards are not applied (2 cards are applied), the main game state is maintained. End the other lever processing and return. In this way, when the BB is inside, when the BB is in operation, and when two cards are placed, no substantial processing is performed in the main game state-specific lever processing.

On the other hand, when the BB is not inside, the BB is not activated, and the 3-card stack is reached, the process proceeds to step S14, and it is determined whether the main game state number is 0 or not. The main game state number is a parameter for managing the type of game mode, and the value of the number corresponds to the value of the game mode. That is, when the main game state number is 0, it means that game mode 0 is set. Here, when the main game state number is 0, the process proceeds to step S16 as it is, and when it is not 0, the process proceeds to step S15, where instruction processing is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S16. Although illustration of the overall content of the instruction processing is omitted, processing related to push-navigation (such as navigation number setting processing) is mainly performed.

In step S16, the main game state number is discriminated. According to the main game state number, if the main game state number is 0, the main game state number 0 lever processing is performed (step S17). If so, main game state number 1 lever processing is performed (step S18), and if the main game state number is 2, main game state number 2 lever processing is performed (step S19). Further, when the main game state number is 3, the main game state number 3 lever processing is performed (step S20), and when the main game state number is 4, the main game state number 4 lever processing is performed (step S21), and the main game is performed. When the state number is 5, main game state number 5 lever processing is performed (step S22), and when the main game state number is 6, main game state number 6 lever processing is performed (step S23).

Similarly, when the main game state number is 7, the main game state number 7 lever processing is performed (step S24), and when the main game state number is 8, the main game state number 8 lever processing (details will be described later) is performed (step S24). S25), when the main game state number is 9, the main game state number 9 lever processing (details will be described later) is performed (step S26), and when the main game state number is 10, the main game state number 10 lever processing is performed (step S27). Then, after execution of each lever process, the main game state-specific lever process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the main game state number is 11, no particular processing is performed, the main game state-specific lever processing is terminated, and the process returns.

When the lever process for each main game state is completed and the lever acceptance process is completed, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In this step S4, it is continuously determined whether or not all the spinning drums have stopped, and when all the spinning drums have stopped, game medals are paid out (only when a winning combination is established) (step S5), Furthermore, according to the number of game medals paid out, processing such as updating the displayed number of game medals won during AT, etc., displayed on the image display device (which may be displayed by providing a dedicated display device). count management is performed (step S6). After that, a main game state-based all-stop process is performed (step S7). Although illustration of the overall contents of the main game state specific stop processing is omitted, the main game state specific stop processing shown in FIG. 23 is performed as a part of the overall processing.

In the main game state-based all-stop process, as shown in FIG. 23, first, it is determined whether or not the effect group B number is 1 (inside BB) (step S31). Here, if the effect group B number is not 1 (the BB is not inside), the process proceeds to step S32, and it is determined whether or not the BB is in operation. Here, if the BB has not been activated, the process proceeds to step S33, and it is determined whether or not the number of bets is 3 (3 cards). Then, if it is determined in step S31 that the BB is in progress, if it is determined in step S32 that the BB is in operation, and if it is determined in step S33 that 3 cards are not applied (2 cards are applied), the main game state is maintained. Terminate the other all-stop process and return. In this way, when the BB is inside, when the BB is in operation, and when two cards are played, no substantial processing is performed in the all-stop processing by main game state.

On the other hand, when the BB is not inside, the BB is not activated, and the 3-card stake is reached, the process proceeds to step S34, and the main game state number is determined. Then, according to the main game state number, if the main game state number is 0, main game state number 0 full stop processing is performed (step S35), and if the main game state number is 1, main game state number 1 full stop processing is performed. Processing is performed (step S36), and when the main game state number is 2, main game state number 2 full stop processing is performed (step S37). Further, when the main game state number is 3, main game state number 3 full stop processing is performed (step S38), and when the main game state number is 4, main game state number 4 full stop processing is performed (step S39), When the main game state number is 5, the main game state number 5 all stop processing is performed (step S40), and when the main game state number is 6, the main game state number 6 all stop processing is performed (step S41).

Similarly, when the main game state number is 7, main game state number 7 full stop processing is performed (step S42), and when the main game state number is 8, main game state number 8 full stop processing (details will be described later) is performed. (Step S43), when the main game state number is 9, the main game state number 9 full stop processing (details will be described later) is performed (step S44), and when the main game state number is 10, the main game state number 10 full stop processing is performed. (step S45). Then, after execution of each stop processing, the main game state-specific stop processing is terminated and the game returns. On the other hand, if the main game state number is 11, no particular processing is performed, and the main game state-based all-stop processing is terminated as it is, and the process returns.

After the completion of the main game state-based all-stop processing, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. 21 to perform advantageous zone clear counter management processing. In the advantageous section clear counter management process, as shown in FIG. 24, the value of the advantageous section clear counter is decremented by 1 (step S51), and the value of the advantageous section clear counter becomes 0 (remaining value in the advantageous section) before this subtraction. It is determined whether or not the number of games is 0 (step S52). Here, when the value of the advantageous section clear counter is 0 before the current subtraction, the process proceeds to step S53 to determine whether or not the main game state number is 0. When the main game state number is 0, the advantageous section clear counter management process is terminated as it is and the process returns. On the other hand, when the main game state number is not 0, 1500 is stored in the advantageous zone clear counter (step S54), and then the advantageous zone clear counter management process is terminated and the process returns.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S52 that the value of the advantageous section clear counter is not 0 before the current subtraction, the process advances to step S55 to determine whether or not the value of the advantageous section clear counter has become 0 as a result of the current subtraction. do. Here, if the value of the advantageous section clear counter is 0 as a result of this subtraction, the process proceeds to step S56. On the other hand, if the value of the advantageous section clear counter is not 0 even after the current subtraction, the process proceeds to step S57, and it is determined whether or not the replay operation symbol is displayed in the game. Then, when the replay operation symbol is displayed in the game, the process proceeds to step S60, and when it is not displayed, the value obtained by subtracting the bet number from the payout number of game medals in the game is added to the advantageous zone acquisition counter. After that (step S59), the process proceeds to step S60.

In step S60, it is determined whether or not the value of the advantageous section acquisition counter exceeds 2400 (the upper limit of the number of acquisitions in the advantageous section).If the value of the advantageous section acquisition counter exceeds 2400, the process proceeds to step S56. If it does not exceed 2400, the advantageous section clear counter management process is finished and the process returns. In step S56, 0 is stored in all parameters for storing data values that affect the performance of the instruction function, the advantageous section clear counter management process is terminated, and the process returns. Upon returning from the advantageous zone clear counter management process, the process returns to step S1 of the game control process shown in FIG.

Next, the main game state 8 lever processing executed in step S25 of FIG. 22 and the main game state 8 full stop processing executed in step S43 of FIG. 23, which have been outlined above, will be described. In the main game state 8 lever processing, as shown in FIG. 25, acquisition processing is first performed (step S71). In this acquisition process, as shown in FIG. 26, first, it is determined whether or not the effect group A number is 0 (step S81). Here, when the production group A number is 0, steps S82, S83, and S84 are performed in order, and in these steps, the AT acquisition counter is subtracted by 1 (total of 3 subtractions). After the subtraction, the acquisition process is terminated and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the effect group A number is not 0 in the determination of step S81, the process proceeds to step S85 to determine whether the effect group A number is 23 or not. Here, when the effect group A number is 23, the process proceeds to step S88, and 12 is added to the AT acquisition counter. After the addition, the acquisition process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the effect group A number is not 23 in the determination of step S88, the process proceeds to step S86 to determine whether the effect group A number is 19 or not. Here, when the production group A number is 19, the process proceeds to steps S83 and S84 in order, and in these steps, the AT acquisition counter is subtracted by 1 (a total of 2 subtractions). After the subtraction, the acquisition process is terminated and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the effect group A number is not 19 in the determination of step S86, the process proceeds to step S87 to determine whether or not the effect group A number is 17-18. Here, if the effect group A number is 17-18, the process proceeds to step S88, and 12 is added to the AT acquisition counter. After the addition, the acquisition process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the effect group A number is not 17 to 18 in the judgment of step S87, the acquisition process is terminated as it is and the process returns.

After returning from the acquisition process, the process proceeds to step S72 of the main game state 8 lever process. In this step S72, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether the mode 8 game counter is 8 or not. Mode 8 game counter is a counter for managing the number of games in game mode 8 (second AT). The mode 8 game counter becomes 8 at the first game of the first round in the game mode 8. Here, when the mode 8 game counter is 8, the process proceeds to step S73, and 1 is stored in the initial set flag. Then, after saving, the main game state 8 lever processing is terminated and the process returns. The first set flag is a flag for managing whether or not the relevant round in the game mode 8 is the first round after shifting to the game mode 8 (1: 1st round, 0: 2nd round onwards).

On the other hand, if the mode 8 game counter is not 8 in the determination of step S72, the process proceeds to step S74 to determine whether or not the initial set flag is 0. Here, if the first set flag is not 0, the process proceeds to step S75 to perform the reservation number setting process, and if the first set flag is 0, the process proceeds to step S76 to perform the reservation number addition process.

The reservation number setting process is executed in the first round in game mode 8, and as shown in FIG. 27, first, a reservation number setting lottery is performed (step S91). After the lottery, the process proceeds to step S92 to determine the value of the mode 8 game counter. Then, according to the determined counter value, if the counter value is 7 (second game), the lottery result is saved in the hold 1 number (area for storing the hold number value of hold 1) (step S93), and the counter If the value is 6 (third game), the lottery result is saved in the hold 2 number (area for storing the hold number value of hold 2) (step S94), and if the counter value is 5 (fourth game) The lottery result is stored in the hold 3 number (area for storing the hold number value of hold 3) (step S95). If the counter value is 4 (fifth game), the lottery result is stored in the hold 4 number (area for storing the hold number value of hold 4) (step S96), and the counter value is 3 (sixth game). In the case of , the lottery result is saved in the hold 5 number (area for storing the hold number value of hold 5) (step S97), and if the counter value is 2 (7th game), the hold 6 number (hold of hold 6 area for storing the number value) (step S98), and if the counter value is 1 (8th game), the result of the lottery is stored in the pending 7 number (area for storing the pending number value of pending 7). is saved (step S99). After saving, the reservation number setting process is terminated and the process returns. Pending 1 to 7 numbers are parameters that store the values of the 1st to 7th pending numbers in the first round of game mode 8, respectively. It should be noted that the main game state 8 lever processing is also terminated by returning from the reservation number addition processing.

On the other hand, the reservation number addition process is executed after the second round in the game mode 8, and as shown in FIG. 28, first, a reservation number addition lottery is performed (step S101). After the lottery, the process proceeds to step S102 to discriminate the value of the mode 8 game counter. If the determined counter value is 7 (first game), it is determined whether or not the sum of the value of the hold 1 number and the lottery result is less than 8 (step S103). The result of the lottery is added to the number (step S104), and if the number is 8 or more, 8 is saved as the reserved number 1 (step S105). After saving, the reservation number addition process is terminated and the process returns. If the determined counter value is 6 (second game), it is determined whether or not the sum of the value of the pending 2 number and the lottery result is less than 8 (step S106). The results of the lottery are added (step S107), and if the number is 8 or more, 8 is stored in the reserved 2 number (step S108). After saving, the reservation number addition process is terminated and the process returns. If the determined counter value is 5 (third game), it is determined whether or not the sum of the value of the pending 3 number and the lottery result is less than 8 (step S109). The results of the lottery are added (step S110), and if the number is 8 or more, 8 is stored in the reserved 3 number (step S111). After saving, the reservation number addition process is terminated and the process returns.

Similarly, if the determined counter value is 4 (fourth game), it is determined whether or not the sum of the value of the pending 4 number and the lottery result is less than 8 (step S112). The lottery result is added to the 4 number (step S113), and if the result is 8 or more, 8 is stored in the reserved 4 number (step S114). After saving, the reservation number addition process is terminated and the process returns. If the determined counter value is 3 (fifth game), it is determined whether or not the sum of the value of the pending 5 number and the lottery result is less than 8 (step S115). The results of the lottery are added (step S116), and if the number is 8 or more, 8 is stored in the reserved 5 number (step S117). After saving, the reservation number addition process is terminated and the process returns.

Also, if the determined counter value is 2 (sixth game), as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the sum of the value of the pending 6 number and the lottery result is less than 8 (step S118), If the number is less than 8, the lottery result is added to the pending 6 number (step S119), and if the number is 8 or more, 8 is stored in the pending 6 number (step S120). After saving, the reservation number addition process is terminated and the process returns. If the determined counter value is 1 (7th game), it is determined whether or not the sum of the value of the pending 7 number and the lottery result is less than 8 (step S121). The results of the lottery are added (step S122), and if the number is 8 or more, 8 is stored in the reserved 7 number (step S123). After saving, the reservation number addition process is terminated and the process returns. It should be noted that the main game state 8 lever processing is also terminated by returning from the reservation number addition processing.

In contrast to the main game state 8 lever processing as described above, in the main game state 8 total stop processing, as shown in FIG. 30, first, the mode 8 game counter is subtracted by 1 (step S131). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode 8 game counter before subtraction is 1 (7th game) (step S132). Here, if the mode 8 game counter before the subtraction is not 1, the main game state 8 total stop processing is terminated as it is, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the mode 8 game counter before subtraction is 1, it is determined whether or not the advantageous interval acquisition counter is below 2100 (step S133), and if the advantageous interval acquisition counter is below 2100, the AT acquisition counter is It is determined whether or not it is less than 1450 (step S135). Then, if the advantageous section acquisition counter is 2100 or more in the determination of step S133 or if the AT acquisition counter is 1450 or more in the determination of step S135, 11 is saved as the main game state number (step S134), and the main Game state 8 Complete stop processing is completed and returns.

On the other hand, if the AT acquisition counter is less than 1450 in the determination of step S135, the process proceeds to step S136, and 1 is subtracted from the round counter. The round counter is a counter that manages the number of rounds in game mode 8. Next, it is determined whether or not the mode 8 game counter before subtraction is 1 (final round) (step S137). Here, if the mode 8 game counter before subtraction is 1, 8 is saved in the mode 9 game counter (step S138), 9 is saved in the main game state number (step S139), and the game state 8 is completely stopped. Terminate the process and return. Mode 9 game counter is a counter for managing the number of games in game mode 8 (second AT continuation challenge). The mode 9 game counter becomes 8 at the first game in the game mode 9. On the other hand, if the mode 8 game counter before subtraction is not 1, 0 is saved in the first set flag (step S140), 7 is saved in the mode 8 game counter (step S141), and the game state 8 total stop processing is terminated. and return.

Next, the main game state 9 lever processing executed in step S26 of FIG. 22 and the main game state 9 full stop processing executed in step S44 of FIG. 23, which have been briefly described above, will be described. In the main game state 9 lever process, as shown in FIG. 31, first, the acquisition process described above is performed (step S151). After completion of the acquisition process, it is determined whether or not the mode 9 game counter is 0 (step S152), and if the mode 9 game counter is 0, the main game state 9 lever process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the mode 9 game counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S153 to determine whether the mode 9 game counter is 1 or not. Here, when the mode 9 game counter is 1, the process proceeds directly from there to step S162, and when the mode 9 game counter is not 1, the process proceeds to step S154 to determine the value of the mode 9 game counter.

Then, according to the determined counter value, if the counter value is 8 (first game), the value of the hold 1 number is stored in the hold determination number (area for storing the hold number value referred to in the second AT lottery) ( Step S155), if the counter value is 7 (second game), the value of the pending 2 number is stored in the pending determination number (step S156), and if the counter value is 6 (third game), the value of the pending 3 number is stored in the suspension determination number (step S157). If the counter value is 5 (fourth game), the value of the pending number 4 is stored in the pending judgment number (step S158), and if the counter value is 4 (fifth game), the value of the pending number 5 is held. If the counter value is 3 (6th game), the value of the pending 6 number is stored in the pending determination number (step S160), and if the counter value is 2 (7th game) saves the value of the hold 7 number in the hold determination number (step S161). After saving, the process proceeds to step S162. The pending decision number is a parameter that stores the value of the pending number referred to in the second AT lottery.

In step S162, the second AT continuation lottery is performed. After execution of the second AT continuation lottery, the process proceeds to step S163 to determine whether or not the lottery result is 0 (lost). Here, if the lottery result is 0, the game state 9 lever processing is terminated as it is, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the lottery result is not 0, 1 is added to the round counter (step S164), and 1 is stored in the second AT flag (step S165), then the game state 9 lever processing is terminated and returns. The second AT flag is a flag that manages whether or not it is possible to shift to the game mode 8 (1: shift possible, 0: shift impossible).

In contrast to the main game state 9 lever processing as described above, in the main game state 9 full stop processing, as shown in FIG. 32, first, the mode 9 game counter is subtracted by 1 (step S171). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode 9 game counter after the subtraction is less than 2 (0 or 1) (step S172). Here, when the mode 9 game counter is 2 or more, the main game state 9 all-stop processing is terminated and returns. On the other hand, when the mode 9 game counter is less than 2, the process proceeds to step S173 to determine whether the second AT flag is 0 or not. Here, when the second AT flag is 0, the process proceeds to step S174, and when the second AT flag is not 0, the process proceeds to step S176.

At step S174, it is determined whether or not the mode 9 game counter is zero. Here, when the mode 9 game counter is 0, the main game state 9 total stop processing is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, when the mode 9 game counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S175, and AT end processing is performed. Although the illustration regarding the overall contents of the AT termination process is omitted, as part of the overall process, a process of terminating the AT and shifting to the game mode 0 (non-advantageous section) is performed. On the other hand, in the above step S176, 0 is saved in each of the holding numbers 1-7. Then, after saving, the process proceeds to step S175, and game mode 8 shift processing is performed. Although the illustration about the overall contents of the game mode 8 shift processing is omitted, as a part of the overall processing, a process of shifting to the game mode 8 and continuing the second AT is performed.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. In the present embodiment, processing such as reading of each game operation signal output in response to a game operation such as a bet operation performed by the player, detection (confirmation) of the signal level, transmission of each control command, reel drive control, etc. is performed by a timer interrupt process that is performed every preset constant time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). In this timer interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 33, first, an interrupt initial process (saving registers, prohibiting interrupts, etc.) is performed (step MT11), and then it is determined whether or not a power failure has been detected. (step MT12). Here, if power interruption is detected, power interruption processing is performed (step MT25). In the power-off processing, save of registers, save of stack pointer, save of interrupt status, and the like are performed. In addition, processing such as holding of information on the winning combination determination result and information on the game state (including information on the AT) stored in a predetermined storage area, and calculation and storage of the checksum are also performed.

On the other hand, if power-off is not detected, the interrupt counter value is updated (decremented by "1") (step MT13), and timer measurement is performed (step MT14). This timer measurement is to perform subtraction or addition processing of the timer value of an arbitrary timer set in the game progress control processing described above. Next, the input port is read (step MT15). In reading the input port, the signal level of each game operation signal input to the input port is read and stored, and the signal level is determined.

Next, reel drive control processing for controlling the driving of the reels 3a to 3c (rotational acceleration, deceleration, constant speed maintenance, stop maintenance, etc.) is performed (step MT16). In this reel drive control process, reel drive pulse output indicating the timing of switching the output phase (excitation phase) of the stepping motor according to the reel drive state (stopped, waiting for reel rotation, accelerating, constant speed, decelerating, etc.) Processing such as updating the counter value and acquiring, updating, and outputting reel driving pulse data for driving the stepping motor is performed. In the next step MT17, it is determined whether or not the reel drive control process has been executed for all reels. If not executed, the process returns to step MT16 and the reel drive control process is executed again. On the other hand, when all reels are executed, port output processing for exciting output of reels, hoppers, blockers, etc. is performed (step MT18), and control for transmitting control commands stored in the control command buffer (CB) is performed. Command transmission processing is performed (step MT19).

Next, in step MT20, the outer end signal (external signal) data stored in the predetermined storage area is read out and the outer end signal is output. Next, an LED display is performed to cause the above display lamp to perform a predetermined display (step MT21). In this LED display, for example, the number-of-payout display lamp 46j is caused to perform the following display. In other words, when no error (except E type error) occurs, the payout number "0 to 15" is displayed based on the payout number of game medals, or the numerical value "1 to 6" is displayed based on the setting value. display it. Furthermore, when the pressing order is to be notified, the display mode of the instruction number "=1" to "=6" is displayed. Also, when an error (except E system error) occurs, an error display is executed based on the value of the error number.

Next, the process proceeds to step MT22 to perform error management. In this error management, first, an error check is performed. In this error check, it is determined whether or not an H0 error has occurred, whether or not a CE error has occurred, whether or not a CP error has occurred, whether or not a CH error has occurred, and whether or not a C0 error has occurred. Determines whether an error has occurred, determines whether a C1 error has occurred, determines whether an E6 error has occurred, determines whether an E7 error has occurred, and further determines whether an E6 error or When the E7 error occurs, an error is displayed on the number-of-payout display lamp 46j, and processing such as stopping the execution of the game is performed. If an E-system error occurs, the error can be recovered by executing the above-described setting change process. After this error check, if an error occurs, the output request set at the time of error detection is processed to transmit error information to the sub-control means 200 . After executing this error management process, the process of updating the random numbers used for determining the hand etc. is performed (step MT23), and further the interrupt return process (restore of the register, interrupt permission, etc.) is performed (step MT24), and the interrupt return is performed. do.

<AT in the first modification>
Next, an AT in a mode (also referred to as a "first modified mode") different from the AT in the above embodiment will be described with additional reference to FIGS. 34 and 35. FIG. In this first modified mode, six main game states, normal mode, CZ mode, first AT mode, continuation determination mode, breakthrough determination mode, and second AT mode, are provided as game states in the advantageous interval. These normal, CZ, 1st AT, continuation determination, breakthrough determination, 2nd AT each mode, in the above embodiment, game mode 1, game modes 2 to 5, game mode 6, game mode 7, game mode 10, Each corresponds to the game mode 8. However, in the first modification mode, the first AT mode, the continuation determination mode, and the second AT mode are designed to display the symbol combination that is most advantageous to the player among the AT state (each symbol combination of the winning combination (corresponding symbols)). The game mode is set as a game mode in which push-navigation is actively performed), and the breakthrough determination mode is set as a game mode in a non-AT state (a game state in which push-navigation is not performed). The normal mode is shifted to the CZ mode, and when a predetermined AT shift condition is satisfied in the CZ mode, the shift is made to the first AT. The first AT mode is temporarily terminated when a predetermined number (for example, 40 games) of AT games (games in which push-navigation is performed) are performed, and the mode shifts to the continuation determination mode. In this continuation determination mode, a predetermined number of AT games (for example, 3 games) are played, during which a lottery (also referred to as "first AT mode continuation lottery") to determine whether or not to continue the first AT mode is performed. . This first AT mode continuation lottery may be performed every game during the continuation determination mode, or may be performed only in a specific game. For example, it may be performed based on the result of lottery for each game, only in games in which a rare role or the like is won, or based on the result of determination of the role in each game in the final game during the continuation judgment mode. and to do so.

In this first AT mode continuation lottery, when a lottery result corresponding to continuation decision (also called "win") is selected, the continuation determination mode is shifted to the first AT mode, and the same game as the previous time is played. On the other hand, if no winning is selected, the continuous determination mode is shifted to the normal mode. The first AT mode can be continued up to two times, and the first AT mode and the continuation determination mode are set three times each at most. This period in which the first AT mode and the continuation determination mode can be set up to three times each is also referred to as "first half AT". When a win is selected in the first AT mode continuation lottery in the continuation determination mode for the third time, the mode shifts to the breakthrough determination mode. In this breakthrough determination mode, games are played a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 games), during which a lottery (also referred to as a "breakthrough lottery") is held to determine whether or not to switch to the second AT mode.

In this breakthrough lottery, when the lottery result (also referred to as "hit") corresponding to the decision to shift to the second AT mode is selected, the breakthrough determination mode is shifted to the second AT mode (also referred to as "second half AT"), and the winning If is not selected, the breakthrough judgment mode is shifted to the normal mode. The second AT mode continues until conditions for ending the advantageous section are satisfied.

Graphs and tables showing the frequency distribution of the number of game medals obtained through the first half AT, the breakthrough determination mode, and the second half AT are shown in FIGS. 35(A) and 35(B), respectively. The number of game values acquired in the figure refers to the time from when the CZ mode shifts to the first half AT to the time when it shifts to the normal mode, or from the time when the CZ mode shifts to the first half AT to the time when the second AT mode (advantageous section) ends. (also referred to as “one AT period”). In addition, the frequency in the figure is the number of acquired game values belonging to each small range when the entire range of the distribution of the number of acquired game values in one AT period is divided into a plurality of small ranges of 200 each. It represents the ratio (%). The specific numerical value of the frequency in the figure is the average value of the results of many simulations. In the first half AT, the continuation expectation in the first continuation determination mode (percentage of winnings in the 1st AT mode continuation lottery) is 77%, the continuation expectation in the second continuation determination mode is 91%, and the third time is 79% in the continuation determination mode. In the first half AT, when the first AT mode ends, the number of acquired game values reaches about 400, and when the second first AT mode ends, the number of acquired game values reaches about 800, and the third first AT mode starts. When the game ends, the number of acquired game values reaches about 1200. Further, when the breakthrough determination mode is passed and the second AT mode is started, the number of acquired game values becomes less than 1200, and there is a possibility that the number of acquired game values will exceed 2400 by the end of the second AT mode. be.

From the frequency distributions of FIGS. 35A and 35B, the number of game values expected to be obtained in one AT period (also referred to as “expected number of game value acquisition expectations”) can be understood. For example, the number of expected game value acquisitions (also referred to as "the number of acquisitions during the first half AT") from the start of the first AT mode for the first time to the time when the first half AT ends and shifts to the normal mode is about 1000. On the other hand, the number of expected game value acquisitions from the start to the end of the second AT mode (also referred to as "the number acquired during the second half AT") is about 1200, and the number acquired during the second half AT is higher than the number acquired during the first half AT. I know there are many. Also, from the frequency distributions of FIGS. 35A and 35B, it can be seen that the ratio of the number of expected game value acquisition grants in one AT period of 1200 or less is considerably higher than the ratio of more than 1200. . Therefore, according to the AT of the first modification mode, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the number of wins exceeding 1200 is obtained in one AT period, thereby suppressing the gambling spirit of the player. On the other hand, if it is shifted to the second AT mode, it is possible to obtain the number of acquisitions up to 2400. Therefore, since the game can be played with the shift to the second AT as one of the goals, it is possible to prevent the desire to play from decreasing even if the number of acquisitions approaches 1,200.

In addition, the probability of shifting from the CZ mode to the first half AT (also referred to as the "first half AT transition probability") is set to about 30%, while the probability of shifting from the breakthrough determination mode to the second half AT ("second half AT Also referred to as "shift probability") is set to be about 10%, and the first half AT shift probability is higher than the second half AT shift probability. Furthermore, the value obtained by multiplying the number acquired during the first half AT by the first half AT transition probability (= 1000 × 0.3 = 300) is the value obtained by multiplying the number acquired during the second half AT by the probability of second half AT transition (= 1200 × 0.1=120). In this way, since the first half AT and the second half AT are characterized differently regarding the number of game value acquisition expectation grants, it is possible to enhance the playability in the AT.

In the first half AT and the second half AT, when a game is played with 3 cards, the number of game values expected to be obtained per game (also referred to as "expected number of game value acquisition and grants per game") is 3. is set to be greater than Specifically, the number of expected game value acquisition grants per game is calculated as follows. Here, as a prerequisite, a case where a game is played with 3 coins (3 bets) inside BB-B will be described as an example. In addition, regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch, the replay combination is displayed with a symbol combination (corresponding symbols) related to the winning replay combination, and the same number of bets as the number of bets in the replay combination winning game is automatically bet. be. Therefore, the number of payouts when a replay combination is established is set to 3. Hereinafter, regardless of whether AT is in progress or non-AT mode, the symbol combination that maximizes the number of payouts (also referred to as "symbol combination related to maximum payout number") is always displayed. ”), and the expected value (probability) of displaying the symbol combination related to the maximum number of payouts changes depending on whether it is during non-AT or AT (also called “determination result of variable payout number”). Then, the number of expected game value acquisition grants per game (=(number of winning entries/total number of entries)×number of payouts) is calculated.

(Determination result of maximum payout fixed combination)
・ Expected number of game value acquisition per game when winning replay (replay A to P):
(8978/65536)×3=0.41 (this value is α).
・ Expected number of game value acquisition per game when winning small wins (winning D, E):
(328/65536)×3=0.015 (this value is β).
・ Expected number of game value acquisition per game when winning a small win (winning G):
(37/65536)×3=0.0084 (this value is γ).
・ Expected number of game value acquisition per game at the time of loss:
(17065/65536)×0=0 (let this value be δ).

(Determination result of payout amount variable combination)
・ Expected number of game value acquisition per game when winning a small winning combination (winning A1 to B24) in non-AT:
(38472/65536)×2.75=1.61 (this value is ε1).
・ Expected number of game value acquisition per game when winning in AT of small wins (winning A1 to B24):
(38472/65536)×15=8.80 (this value is ε2).
・ Expected number of game value acquisition per game when winning a small winning combination (winning C) in non-AT:
(656/65536)×0.75=0.0075 (this value is ζ1).
・ Expected number of game value acquisition per game when winning in AT of small win (winning C):
(656/65536)×1=0.01 (this value is ζ2).

Summarizing the above contents, the number of expected game value acquisition grants per game during non-AT is calculated as follows.
・α+β+γ+δ+ε1+ζ1=2.0635
Similarly, the number of expected game value acquisition grants per game in the AT is calculated as follows.
・α+β+γ+δ+ε2+ζ2=9.2575
From this result, during non-AT, the number of expected game value acquisition grants per game is less than the number of bets of 3, so the number of acquisitions decreases. Since the number of expected game value acquisition grants exceeds the number of bets of 3, the number of acquisitions increases.

In addition, the average value of the number of games completed during the second half AT (also referred to as “expected number of games completed during the second half AT”) when playing a game with three coins every time in the second half AT is It may be set so as to be less than the average value of the number of games completed during the first half AT (also referred to as “expected number of games completed during the first half AT”) when a game is played. For example, during the continuation determination of the first half AT, the number of games expected to be completed during the first half AT may be increased by setting a case where push navigation is not performed even if a winning role is selected. In that case, in the latter half AT, it is possible to obtain a larger number of wins in a short period of time than in the first half AT, so that the gaming performance of the latter half AT can be improved. Further, the continuation determination is not performed during the latter half AT, but the continuation determination may be performed. When the continuation determination is performed, the probability of continuation may be increased. Also, during the second half AT, a continuation decision is made every time a predetermined number of acquisitions (for example, 100) is obtained, and the probability that the continuation decision is made in those continuation decisions decreases as the number of acquisitions increases. can be set to In this case, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of wins during the second half AT, so that it is possible to suppress the gambling spirit of the player. Also, when granting benefits (e.g., AT addition or AT continuation) in the first half AT and second half AT, the granting rate of benefits in the first half AT (e.g., the continuation probability of the first AT) is the rate of granting benefits in the second half AT (e.g., , continuation probability of the second AT)), but may be set to be lower (including the case where the provision rate is 0).

As a modification of the first modification mode, graphs and tables showing different frequency distributions of the number of game medals obtained through the first half AT, breakthrough determination mode, and second half AT are shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B, respectively. there is In the first half AT in the frequency distribution shown in FIG. 36, the continuation expectation in the first continuation determination mode (percentage of winnings in the 1st AT mode continuation lottery) is 91%, and the continuation expectation in the second continuation determination mode is 79%, and the continuation expectation in the third continuation determination mode is 77%. 35 and 36, the frequency distribution in FIG. 36 is slightly different from the frequency distribution in FIG. The number is larger, the rate of the number of expected game value acquisition grants in one AT period is higher than the rate of 1200 or less than the rate of exceeding 1200, the first half AT transition probability is higher than the second half AT transition probability Higher point, the value obtained by multiplying the number acquired during the first half AT by the first half AT transition probability is greater than the value obtained when the number obtained during the second half AT is multiplied by the second half AT transition probability, the first half AT and the second half AT The relationship between the expected number of game value acquisition and grant number in the first half AT and the second half AT is common, such as the fact that the number of expected game value acquisition grants per game is greater than 3 when a game is played with 3 cards in . there is

As a modification of the first modification mode, among the first AT mode, continuation determination mode, breakthrough determination mode, and second AT mode, the first AT mode and the second AT mode are AT state game modes in which the number of acquisitions (net increase) increases , and in the continuation determination mode and the breakthrough determination mode, push navigation is performed so that the number of acquisitions does not decrease, but does not increase significantly (the expected number of game value acquisitions per game is about 3.1). It may be set as a game mode of a game state (also referred to as a “slightly increased AT state”) for adjusting whether or not to execute.

<AT in the second modification>
Next, an AT having a setting method different from that of the AT of the above-described embodiment and the AT of the first modification (also referred to as a "second modification") will be described with additional reference to FIG. In this second modification mode, a game that wins an advantageous section (transition) in a non-advantageous section (for example, a game that wins an advantageous section transition lottery that determines whether or not a transition from a non-advantageous section to an advantageous section is possible (hereinafter referred to as "advantageous After accepting the start lever operation (after the role lottery) or after stopping all the reels (corresponding to the transition from game mode 0 to game mode 1 in the above embodiment))), rank lottery and ceiling game Perform number lottery (as a modification, rank lottery and ceiling game number lottery may be performed after accepting the start lever operation in the first game of the advantageous section). Also, at the time when the shift to AT (e.g. corresponding to game mode 6 in the above embodiment) is determined (also referred to as "when AT shift is determined"), the winning number lottery during AT is performed. After the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section (for example, during the game following the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery (equivalent to the first game of game mode 1 shifted from game mode 0 in the above embodiment)) Alternatively, a rank lottery and a ceiling game number lottery may be performed. Also, after the AT shift (for example, the first game of the AT shift), the winning number lottery during AT may be performed.

The rank lottery is a lottery that determines the rank number to be referred to in the ceiling game number lottery and the AT winning number lottery, and is performed in the advantageous section winning game (as a modification, the first game after the transition to the advantageous section (the You may go to the first game)). In this rank lottery, as shown in FIG. 37(A), one of winning numbers 0 to 5 is selected. Yes. Also, the selection probability (winning number) of each winning number is set so as to vary according to the set value related to the setting of the winning combination probability. Specifically, the larger the set value, the easier it is to select a winning number (rank number) with a relatively large value. As a modified example, the acquisition number upper limit may be determined based on the hand determination result at the time of transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section or after the transition.

The ceiling game number lottery is performed in the advantageous section winning game (as a modification, it may be conducted in the first game after the transition to the advantageous section), and the number of ceiling games is determined based on the rank number determined by the rank drawing. It is a lottery. The number of ceiling games is the number of games that are played before the transition to AT after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section. When the ceiling game number of games is completed in the advantageous section, the winning number lottery during AT is performed, and the game shifts to AT. In this ceiling game number lottery, as shown in FIG. 37(B), one of the winning numbers 0 to 3 is selected. , 300 and 500, respectively. Also, the selection probability (winning number) of each winning number is set so as to vary according to the rank number determined by the rank lottery. Specifically, the higher the rank number value, the easier it is to select a winning number (the number of ceiling games) with a relatively small value.

The acquisition number lottery during AT is a lottery for determining the upper limit of the acquisition number based on the rank number determined by the rank lottery at the time of determining the AT shift or after the AT shift. The acquisition number upper limit is the upper limit of the acquisition number of game medals from the start of AT. When the number of game medals acquired during AT reaches the upper limit of the acquired number, AT ends, and the normal state in the non-advantageous section (e.g., game mode 0 in the above embodiment) or the advantageous section (e.g., in the above-described embodiment) (equivalent to game mode 1 in the form). As shown in FIG. 37(C), this AT winning number lottery is set so that one of the winning numbers 0 to 5 is selected. , 300, 500, 700, 900 and 1200, respectively. Also, the selection probability (winning number) of each winning number is set so as to vary according to the rank number determined by the rank lottery. Specifically, the larger the rank number value, the easier it is to select a winning number (acquisition number upper limit) of a relatively large value. As a modified example, the winning number upper limit may be determined in the first game after the advantageous zone winning game or the transition to the advantageous zone.

As described above, in the lottery for the number of wins during AT, the upper limit of the number of wins is set to 1200 at the maximum. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the number of wins exceeding 1200 is obtained during the AT, thereby suppressing the gambling spirit of the player. In addition, it is possible to prevent an unexpected loss on the game parlor side due to an excessive increase in the number of winnings in the AT. In addition, as described above, in the rank lottery, the selection probability of each rank number is set to vary according to the set value that can be changed on the gaming arcade side. Therefore, by changing the setting value, it is possible to adjust the number of wins in the AT, which facilitates the management of the payout rate and the like.

In addition, when a specific role determination result (for example, a rare role such as a weak cherry, a strong cherry, or a watermelon) is selected, an AT lottery is performed to determine whether or not to transfer to AT, and the AT transfer is determined by the AT lottery. If a lottery result (also referred to as "AT lottery win") is selected, it may be decided to shift to AT. Also, at that time, the winning number upper limit may be determined based on the combination lottery result. Also, when a specific combination determination result is selected, it may be an AT lottery win, and at that time, the acquisition number upper limit may be determined based on the combination determination result. The lottery for the number of wins during AT is a lottery for determining the upper limit of the number of wins based on the rank number, and is performed when the AT transfer is decided. Therefore, even if the upper limit of the winning number is determined based on the winning combination determination result as described above, in that case there is no need to determine the upper limit of the winning number based on the rank number. It is possible to take measures to prevent On the other hand, at the time of transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section (advantageous section winning game or the first game after the transition to the advantageous section), it is possible to draw the number of winnings during AT, but in that case, There is a possibility that the acquired number upper limit value determined at the time of transition and the acquired number upper limit value determined when a specific combination determination result is selected will be different and contradict each other.

The upper limit of the number of acquisitions may be determined when transitioning to the advantageous section, and even if a specific hand decision result is selected, the upper limit of the number of acquisitions may not be determined. It is possible to manage the ball output. However, the upper limit of the winning number is always the same in the case of the AT shift due to the number of ceiling games completed and the case of the AT shift based on the selection of a specific winning combination. Therefore, as a result of determining a specific role, if a premium role such as an AT fixed role is provided, and the winning of the premier role results in an AT transition, the upper limit of the acquired number is relative to the case where the AT transition is due to the completion of the number of ceiling games. However, it is not possible to provide a playfulness such as increasing the size of the object. In addition, in the lottery for the number of wins during the AT described above, the upper limit of the number of wins is determined based on the rank number. Alternatively, the upper limit of the acquired number may be determined based on the RT number instead of the rank number. Also, when moving to the advantageous section, the rank lottery and the number of winnings during AT are drawn, and if you win the premier role before shifting to AT, the number of winnings during AT is rewritten, for example, 2400, and the normal AT shift You may make it give the privilege more advantageous than time.

In addition, an AT state in which multiple ATs continue continuously (also referred to as a "series of ATs") is provided, which is more advantageous than normal ATs, and when the transition to a series of ATs is confirmed, the upper limit of the acquisition number in the series of ATs may be determined, and when the acquired number upper limit is reached during a series of ATs, the transition may be made to a non-advantageous section. In this case, the acquisition number upper limit may not be determined when the transition to the normal AT is determined. Specifically, for example, when the number of ceiling games is completed, it shifts to the first AT, and when the predetermined number of games is completed, the first AT is completed and it shifts to the second AT (at this stage, the upper limit of the acquired number not reached), the 2nd AT ends after a predetermined number of games are played, and the 3rd AT is entered (at this stage, the upper limit of the acquired number has not been reached), and the upper limit of the acquired number is reached during the 3rd AT. A series of ATs is terminated by reaching By configuring in this way, it is possible to set the acquired number upper limit value only when there is a possibility that the acquired number will increase excessively, and thereby manage the number of balls to be released only in a necessary situation. Also, as a series of ATs, an AT section in which an increase in the number of acquisitions is expected and a decrease section in which the number of acquisitions may decrease may be arranged alternately. For example, a series of ATs may be set such as AT section→reduced section within 32 games→AT section→reduced section within 32 games→AT section→ . . .

<Other Modifications>
So far, the embodiment according to the present invention and the first and second modifications of the AT have been described, and other modifications will be supplementarily described below. In the above embodiment, before shifting to the AT advantageous section (game mode 6-11), even if the number of ceiling games is provided, although it is not particularly set for the period of stay in the AT preparation advantageous section (game mode 1-5) good. In that case, the number of ceiling games may be set to, for example, 170 games or more. Even when the number of ceiling games is set, there may be cases in which the AT transition is made when a rare hand or the like is won in the combination lottery, in addition to the case of the AT transition due to the completion of the ceiling game number. When the number of ceiling games is provided, a difference may be generated between the number of ceiling games in the first round and the number of ceiling games in the second and subsequent rounds. For example, if the number of ceiling games in the first round is set to be large (eg, 700 games), the number of ceiling games in the second round may be set to be small (eg, 200 games). In addition, the number of ceiling games in the first round is the number of ceiling games set when shifting from the non-advantageous section to the AT preparation advantageous section, and the number of ceiling games in the second round is once from the AT preparation advantageous section. This is the number of ceiling games set when the AT preparation advantageous section is entered without going through the non-advantageous section after shifting to the AT advantageous section.

In the above-described embodiment, when shifting to the second AT (game mode 8), after the end of the AT, the advantageous section is always ended and the non-advantageous section (game mode 0) is entered. At the end of the advantageous section, the information about the relevant advantageous section is cleared, so in the next advantageous section, it is not possible to grasp the number of acquisitions in the previous advantageous section. Here, if it is possible to win AT immediately after moving to the advantageous section, for example, AT will be won immediately in the advantageous section following the advantageous section in which the number of acquisitions reaching the acquisition number upper limit (2400) has been obtained. This results in a game machine with a high gambling nature, in which the number of wins reaching the upper limit of the number of wins can be obtained again. Therefore, by setting the number of ceiling games to at least 170 or more, for example, at the time of transition to the advantageous section (first round), it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high. Further, in the above embodiment, for example, in the advantageous section of the first round (the number of ceiling games = 700), the AT is not shifted to the 2nd AT, and in the advantageous section of the second round, for example, if the AT is shifted to 200 games, in other words, Even if the AT is transferred after about 1000 games of the advantageous section are completed, if the number of expected game value acquisition grants per game is 6 or more, the upper limit of the number of acquisitions (2400) in the remaining games (about 500) It is possible to obtain acquisition numbers reaching . By setting the number of ceiling games in the first round to a large number in this way, gambling is sufficiently suppressed, and by setting the number of ceiling games in the second round to be small, the upper limit is reached within one advantageous section. It is possible to fully secure the possibility of obtaining the number of acquisitions.

In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined processing for each game state (for example, the processing related to AT, the processing related to the transition of the game mode, etc.), which is performed during the three-coupling, is not performed when the two-coupling is performed. Therefore, even if a predetermined condition (the number of games played in the advantageous section is 1450 or more or the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous section exceeds 2400) is satisfied when two cards are awarded, the process of shifting to the game mode 11 is not performed and the ending is reached. Although it does not transition to the state, it may be transitioned. Also, in the case of 3 cards, when the final game in the advantageous section approaches (the number of games completed in the advantageous section approaches 1500), an image display (for example, countdown display) is performed to suggest that. , may be performed when two sheets are applied, or may not be performed when two sheets are applied. Similarly, in the case of a 3-coin stake, the final game in the advantageous section is displayed with an end image suggesting that it is the final game. You may make it not display at the time of cliff.

In addition, when the game medals are 3 in AT, when the number of game medals acquired reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1000), a notification (for example, a display such as "Get 1000 medals!") is displayed. Although it may be performed in some cases, it may be performed when two sheets are applied, or may not be performed when two sheets are applied. If the display of "Get 1000 cards!" is not displayed when playing a two-card game, the display of "Get 1000 cards!" may be performed. The number of AT games is updated when 3 cards are played in AT, but may not be updated when 2 cards are played. When the number of remaining games and the number of winnings are displayed on the image display device, the display of the number of remaining games is not updated when two cards are played, but the display of the number of winnings may be updated. When the number of ceiling games is normally set, the number of ceiling games is not updated when playing two cards, and when displaying the number of ceiling games on the image display device, the display is not updated when playing two cards. You may do so. When playing two cards, the fact that the game is being played with two cards may be notified using an image display device or a lamp. At that time, a still image (moving image that looks still) may be displayed exclusively for the two-sheet printing.

Also, during normal betting, an effect may be triggered by betting, but during automatic betting, the effect triggered by that may not be performed, or may be performed. When performing an effect triggered by a bet, if the settlement switch is operated without operating the start lever after the start of the effect, the same effect may be continued after that, the effect may be stopped, or another effect may be performed. You may switch to Even though the game machine is installed and played in a game store, etc., if it is set to a specific RT state that is set only at a predetermined cold start, such as when shipped from the manufacturer, it is usually prohibited to prevent fraud. Predetermined processing to be performed (for example, processing related to AT) may not be performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied, a slot machine (rotary-type gaming machine) using game medals as game values has been exemplified and explained, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, for example, a reel-type game machine that uses game balls as game value, a reel-type game machine that uses information recorded on an electronic recording medium as game value, a mahjong game machine, an arrangement ball machine, The same effect can be obtained by applying the same to a pachinko machine or the like.

1 slot machine 2 front door 3a, 3b, 3c reel 25 start lever 26a, 26b, 26c stop switch 60 main control board 70 sub-control board 70A sub-main control board 70B sub-sub-control board 100 main control means 200 sub-control means 200A sub-main Control means 200B Sub-sub control means W Display window

Claims (1)

Having a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous than the normal state,
Predetermined benefits related to advantageous games can be granted during the advantageous state,
In an advantageous game under a predetermined situation, when the number of acquired game values in the advantageous state is equal to or greater than a specific value, a predetermined privilege related to the advantageous game can be given with a probability X , and the number of acquired game values in the advantageous state is specified. When it is less than a predetermined value smaller than the value, it is possible to grant a predetermined privilege related to advantageous games with a probability Y higher than the probability X, and when the number of game value acquisitions in the advantageous state is equal to or more than the predetermined value and less than a specific value, it is related to advantageous games. The probability of granting the predetermined privilege is lower than the probability X, and the probability of granting the predetermined privilege relating to the advantageous game is lowered step by step as the number of game value acquisitions in the advantageous state increases. A game machine characterized by

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