JP2018110690A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a feeling of disappointment when an advantageous period is over while allowing control to a special state during an advantageous period. In a slot machine that can be controlled in an advantageous period including a chance zone (CZ) and an assist time (AT), the slot machine can be controlled to "CBB" regardless of whether or not it is an advantageous period. The CZ of the advantageous period is terminated not only by being controlled but also by notifying the AT non-winning notification. [Selection] Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation unit that stops variable display, and can grant a privilege according to the symbols when variable display is stopped.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of kinds of symbols are arranged are provided, and the start switch is operated to perform the lottery and start the rotation of the reels. There is a slot machine that can stop the rotation of the reels based on the pressing order, the operation timing, etc., and can give a privilege according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all the reels stop. Further, as a state advantageous to the player, a bonus or RT (Replay Time) for improving a winning probability of a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination or replay) and a result of a combination lottery result in winning a plurality of combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for notifying operation information that is advantageous to a player for winning a winning combination with a larger privilege.

  Such a gaming machine has an expectation for winning a bonus while controlling medals used in the game by controlling to RT as an advantageous period, and has a challenge time (CT) as a special state while maintaining the RT. In some cases, the RT is terminated by being controlled by the CT a predetermined number of times or by a game being executed a predetermined number of times during the RT (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-229024 A (paragraphs 0105, 0118, etc.)

  In the conventional gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by allowing the CT to be controlled while continuing the RT. However, the RT termination condition is satisfied only by a certain event such as the number of times of control to CT or the number of times of game execution. For this reason, when the termination condition is satisfied by the number of times of control to CT, for example, even if the game has not been executed a predetermined number of times during RT, RT terminates abruptly. As a result, it makes you imagine that you might have won a bonus during RT that would have been continued if not controlled by CT, and doubled the disappointment at the end of RT There was a fear.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is capable of controlling a special state in an advantageous period while preventing a feeling of disappointment when the advantageous period ends as much as possible. The purpose is to provide.

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes a role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination of a plurality of roles including a special role is won, and a display for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols. And a second operation controllable after the end of the first period and the first period in a gaming machine that includes a stop operation means for stopping the variable display and is capable of giving a privilege according to the design when the variable display stops. Regardless of whether or not it is the advantageous period, the advantageous period control means for controlling the advantageous period including the period, the notifying means for notifying whether or not the second period is controlled in the first period, Special state control means for controlling to a special state when the symbol corresponding to the special role is stopped, the end condition of the advantageous period is the advantageous period, and the control by the special state control means is started and the Special condition The special state is completed in after, and that is not controlled in the second period by the notification means includes a condition satisfied by being informed.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by enabling control to a special state during the advantageous period. Further, notifying that the special state is ended as well as not controlling in the second period notifies the end condition of the advantageous period. Thus, at the end of the advantageous period, the player can be surely recognized that the control is not performed in the second period, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling sorry.

  Preferably, the gaming machine includes second period determining means for determining whether or not to control in the second period, and the combination lottery means is based on a set value set among a plurality of set values. The probability that a lottery is performed and the lottery result of the part lottery means is the special lottery result of winning the special role is a predetermined probability regardless of which of the set values is set. The second period determining means determines whether or not to control in the second period when the lottery result of the combination lottery means becomes a special lottery result that triggers the special state to be controlled in the advantageous period. .

  According to this configuration, the probability that the special lottery result of winning the special combination is a predetermined probability regardless of the set value. Further, whether or not to control in the second period is determined based on the result of the special lottery that is a control trigger to the special state. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconveniences that vary depending on the set value for the period required for completion after being controlled to the special state (and thus the period until the termination condition of the advantageous period is satisfied). In addition, since it is always decided once whether or not to control to the second period before the advantageous period ends, the expectation can be improved.

  Preferably, the gaming machine includes second period determining means for determining whether or not to control in the second period, and the combination lottery means is based on a set value set among a plurality of set values. The probability that a lottery is performed and the lottery result of the part lottery means is the special lottery result of winning the special role is a predetermined probability regardless of which of the set values is set. The second period determining means determines whether or not to control in the second period during the special state in the first period.

  According to this configuration, the probability that the special lottery result of winning the special combination is a predetermined probability regardless of the set value. In addition, it is determined whether or not to control in the second period during the special state. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconveniences that vary depending on the set value for the period required for completion after being controlled to the special state (and thus the period until the termination condition of the advantageous period is satisfied). In addition, it is possible to improve expectation because it is determined whether or not to control in the second period in the special state that is always controlled before the advantageous period ends.

  Preferably, the gaming machine includes an advantageous period notifying unit for notifying the advantageous period that the advantageous period is controlled, and the advantageous period notifying unit is configured to enter the advantageous period when an end condition of the advantageous period is satisfied. The advantageous period notification is terminated when the control is completed.

  According to this configuration, the advantageous period notification ends when the control to the advantageous period ends. For this reason, even when the control to the advantageous period has not ended, the advantageous period notification is prevented from ending, for example, when the special state is ended or when it is notified that the control is not performed in the second period. it can.

  Preferably, the gaming machine includes notification timing determination means that determines when the notification means controls whether or not to control in the second period when controlling in the first period.

  According to this configuration, the timing for notifying whether or not to control in the second period is determined when controlling in the first period. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the advantageous period from continuing for a long time without notifying whether or not the control is performed in the second period.

  Preferably, the gaming machine is the timing determined by the notification timing determination means when the special state is not yet controlled in the advantageous period or the controlled special state has not yet ended. Whether or not control is performed in the second period when a specific condition is satisfied between the timing and the end of the special state when the notification means notifies that the control is not performed in the second period. A second period determining means for determining whether or not.

  According to this configuration, whether or not to control in the second period is determined when the specific condition is satisfied from the timing of notifying that the control is not performed in the second period to the end of the special state. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game from the timing of notifying that the control is not performed in the second period to the end of the special state.

  Preferably, the gaming machine is the timing determined by the notification timing determination means when the special state is not yet controlled in the advantageous period or the controlled special state has not yet ended. A notification timing delay unit is provided for delaying the timing of notification by the notification unit when the notification unit notifies that it is not controlled in the second period.

  According to this configuration, even when the timing for notifying control is not reached in the second period, when the special state is not yet controlled or the controlled special state has not yet ended, the notification means notifies Timing is delayed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the notification that the control is not performed in the second period as soon as the advantageous period has not ended, and the notification that the control is not performed in the second period and the end of the special state. Consistency can be achieved.

  Preferably, the advantageous period control means, when notified by the notification means that the control is performed in the second period, regardless of whether the special state is controlled in the advantageous period or the special state is ended. Control in the second period.

  According to this configuration, when it is notified that the control is performed in the second period, the control can be performed in the second period without causing the player to wait.

  Preferably, the symbol corresponding to the special combination is a symbol that can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing at which the stop operation means is operated.

  According to this configuration, the timing controlled to the special state does not vary depending on the player's skill, and as a result, the period controlled to the advantageous period can be prevented from varying depending on the player's skill. .

  Preferably, the special condition termination condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the number of game media paid out during the special condition exceeds a predetermined number.

  According to this configuration, when controlled during the advantageous period, the player can have a sense of expectation for acquiring at least a predetermined number of game media, and the interest of the game during the advantageous period can be improved.

  Preferably, the special condition end condition includes a condition established by winning a special combination of the plurality of combinations in the combination lottery.

  According to this configuration, even if controlled to a special state, if the special role is won, the special state will end, so the tension in the special state will be enhanced, and as a result, the interest of the game in the special state will be enhanced. Can be improved.

  Preferably, in the second period, when the lottery result of the combination lottery becomes a specific lottery result having a different advantage for the player depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means, the advantage for the player becomes high. This is a period for notifying the operation mode in an identifiable manner.

  According to this configuration, since the operation mode that increases the advantage for the player when the specific lottery result is obtained in the second period, the advantage for the player in the second period can be increased. Can improve the interest of

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of the state where the front door of the slot machine is opened. It is a development view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a combination name, a symbol combination, etc. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination group, a combination, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating each transition of a gaming state and an advantageous period. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table used for the setting of an advantageous period. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the pattern when an advantageous period is complete | finished without being controlled by AT. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the modification of a pattern in case an advantageous period ends without being controlled by AT.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing a game using a medal as a game medium will be described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a slot machine, and a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium or a score given internally rather than using a gaming medium. It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of executing a game.

  <Example of slot machine configuration>

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

  The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface and a front door 5 attached to one side of the housing 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked / released with respect to the housing 3 by a door key managed by an administrator of the game hall.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. From the display window 7, reels 11L, 11M, and 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. When the reels 11L to 11R are rotated, the display window 7 can visually recognize a state in which symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed. Thus, the variable display part 13 which variably displays a plurality of symbols is formed by the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R.

  The variable display unit 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display section 13 includes a left variable display row 10L composed of a portion corresponding to the front of the reel 11L and the reel 11L in the display window 7, and a portion corresponding to the front of the reel 11M in the display window 7. And a reel 11M, a middle variable display row 10M, and a right variable display row 10R comprising a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R. In the state where the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the left variable display column 10L, the middle variable display column 10M, and the right variable display column 10R can stop and display symbols on the upper, middle, and lower stages, respectively. For this reason, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

  In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line composed of a lower row of the left variable display row 10L, a lower row of the middle variable display row 10M, and a lower row of the right variable display row 10R is set as a winning line to be a winning determination target for the combination. Yes. In the display window 7, a winning line NL is drawn.

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

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

  The payout display 46 is a display that is used for displaying various information such as error information as well as displaying the number of medals (game media) to be paid out when a winning combination occurs. The notification display 60 is a display for notifying predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, pressing order, etc., hereinafter also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) advantageous for the player, a result of a role lottery, or the like. It is a vessel. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display for notifying that an advantageous period in which an AT game that can notify the advantageous operation mode is acceptable (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period).

  Each of the credit display 45, the payout display 46, and the notification display 60 is configured by, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notifies information according to the lighting state of each segment. Further, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is constituted by, for example, an LED, and is turned on during the advantageous period and is turned off during a normal period that is not the advantageous period.

  Various operation units are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5. The operation unit includes a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a start switch 19, a checkout switch 23, stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R (hereinafter also collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), and a medal insertion slot 25. Is provided.

  The bet switch 15 is a switch that detects an operation for setting a bet amount for one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting a bet number of medals for the maximum bet number using credits. The maximum bet number refers to the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game (hereinafter also referred to as one game) (set to “3” in the present embodiment). The start switch 19 is a switch that detects an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of symbols. The settlement switch 23 is a switch for detecting an operation for paying out medals corresponding to the number of credits or a set number of bets. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel among the reels 11L to 11R to stop variable display of symbols. The medal slot 25 is an opening for a player to insert a medal.

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

  Also, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 for paying out medals in response to the occurrence of a winning combination, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided on the left and right sides of the medal payout opening 39 for performing effects by outputting sound effects and sounds according to the progress of the game.

  Next, the internal configuration of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a reel unit 9 for receiving the reels 11 </ b> L to 11 </ b> R side by side is provided at the center in the housing 3 of the slot machine 1. The reel unit 9 is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. The reel unit 9 includes reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R (see FIG. 4; hereinafter also referred to as reel motors 14L to 14R) and position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R (see FIG. 4; hereinafter, both position sensors 55L to 55R). Say).

  Each of the reel motors 14L to 14R is fixed side by side with respect to the frame of the reel unit 9, and a corresponding reel among the reels 11L to 11R is fixed to a rotation shaft thereof. Accordingly, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are constituted by, for example, stepping motors.

  The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that the protrusions provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed a predetermined position as the reel rotates. The position sensors 55L to 55R are configured by, for example, photo interrupters. When the position sensors 55L to 55R detect the protrusions of the corresponding reels, the symbol at the predetermined position of the reel (for example, the symbol of symbol number 19 in FIG. 3) is positioned in the middle stage of the display window 7. It is configured.

  Above the reel unit 9, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are installed in a state of being housed in the board case. If a fraud is made to a control board or the like stored in the board case, in order to make it possible to easily identify the trace, for example, some members must be destroyed or the board cannot be contacted. It has a structure. The main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by signal lines that connect the boards.

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

  The hopper container 42 is a container for storing medals received from the medal slot 25. The full tank sensor 58 is a sensor that is provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 and detects that the medal stored in the hopper container 42 has reached a predetermined amount and is in a full state.

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

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

  The power switch 50 is a switch for switching presence / absence of power supply to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during a setting change process in which the setting value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change processing, and is a switch that detects an operation for shifting to setting change processing.

  The set value is a value that specifies the winning probability (and hence the payout rate, the degree of advantage) in the role lottery. As setting values, for example, there are six stages 1 to 6 with different winning probabilities. The setting value can be changed by switching to the setting change process by turning on the power with the change process start switch 56 turned ON by the setting change key managed by the game hall administrator. When shifting to the setting change process, the RAM of the slot machine 1 is initialized (cleared).

  The set values can be sequentially switched (for example,... 5 → 6 → 1 → 2...) By operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. During the setting change process, the set value is displayed on the payout display 46. In the setting change process, when the operation to the start switch 19 is detected, the setting value displayed at that time is stored, and the change process start switch 56 is turned off to end the setting change process. Thereby, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a role lottery or the like described later is performed based on the stored set value.

  On the back side of the front door 5, a medal selector 48 is disposed at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is genuine, and the regular medal is placed on the first flow path 40 side for storing in the hopper container 42. On the other hand, the non-regular medal is guided to the second flow path 44 side to be discharged to the outside.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. On the reels 11L to 11R, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of types of symbols are indicated by character strings such as “R7”, “G7”, “BR”, “C1”, “C2”, “BE”, “RP”, “MD”, “T1”, “T2”, and the like. Actually, however, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, “R7” has a red “7” design, “G7” has a green “7” design, “BE” has a “Bell” design, “RP” has a “Replay” design, etc. ing. The plural kinds of symbols are not limited to the symbols as long as they can be distinguished from other symbols, and may be any pattern, symbol, numeral, or the like. Note that “C1” and “C2” are configured by pictures having similar appearances, and thus are collectively referred to as “C”. Similarly, “T1” and “T2” are also composed of patterns having similar appearances, and are collectively referred to as “T”.

  In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end in correspondence with symbol arrangement regions in which symbols are arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement region the symbol is in each of the reels 11L to 11R of the present embodiment.

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

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, a prescribed number required to start one game when the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 25 or the bet switch 15 is operated (set to “3” in the present embodiment). When the number of medals for the minute is set, the rotation can be started, and when the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated to variably display the symbols and one game is started. The specified number is not limited to “3”, but may be set to “3” or more or less than “3”. Different values may be set according to the state (for example, “3” except “CT”, “1” during “CT”, etc.).

  After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reel is rotating, and one game is ended by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. To do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined privilege to the player in accordance with the symbol combination when the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. As the predetermined privilege, for example, transition of the gaming state, the same bet number as the previous game is automatically set as the bet number of the next game without newly using a medal, a predetermined number of medal payout (or credit addition), etc. However, it is not limited to these.

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

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

  The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 that stores a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 that temporarily stores data related to the game, and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. And various functions realized by controlling the hardware.

  The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a game control program stored in the ROM 67, and receives a switch (operation means) or a sensor (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. Processing related to the progress of the game is performed based on the signal.

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

  Further, the main CPU 61 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and drives and controls the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include a switching solenoid 51, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, an advantageous period notification lamp 80, and reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , A hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, the main control board 63 is mounted with a display unit composed of 7 segment LEDs. The display device mounted on the main control board 63 always displays the stay period of the advantageous period staying in the advantageous period with respect to all the game periods, the ratio of the number of payouts with a bonus with respect to the total payout number, and the like. . The advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but are displayed on a separately provided display (for example, the payout display 46). You may do. In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio on a display provided separately from the main control board 63.

  The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 as the game progresses. The sub control board 73 controls effects based on commands from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command cannot be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. The command is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 only in one direction.

  The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 for storing an effect control program for controlling the effect, and a RAM 75 for temporarily storing data related to the effect, and the effect control stored in the ROM 77. It has various functions realized by executing a program and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

  The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game. Etc., and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are driven and controlled. The devices connected to the sub control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, and the like shown in FIG.

  <Game control processing>

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

  (Betting number setting process)

  In the bet amount setting process of S100, the bet number is determined according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the re-game flag set at the time of winning the re-gamer, and the like. Processing for setting is performed. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, a state in which rotation can be started (validation) in which an operation to the start switch 19 is received effectively is set.

  In the betting number setting process, a driving signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on an operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and a number of medals corresponding to the credit amount or the set betting number are paid out. A checkout process is performed. The betting number setting process ends when an operation signal is received from the start switch 19 in a state where rotation can be started, and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process of S200.

  (Internal lottery process)

  In the internal lottery process of S200, a random number value for role lottery is extracted from a random number circuit that updates a random number value within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is determined in advance based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as an extracted value). In addition, a lottery for lottery of whether or not to win any one of a plurality of types of winning combinations is performed. With reference to FIG. 6, the types and names of the roles set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  As types of combinations, a bonus combination, a replay combination, and a small combination are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination accompanied by a transition to a bonus with a high probability of winning a small combination. A re-playing role (hereinafter also referred to as a replay) is a role for setting the above-mentioned re-playing flag, and won the winning role without newly using a player-owned medal (or credit) in the betting number setting process. This is the role of automatically setting the same bet number as the game as the next game bet number. A small combination is a combination that involves paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits).

  As bonus combinations, combination names “RBB1”, “RBB2”, “CBB1” to “CBB6”, “SFT”, and “SB” are provided. For the symbol combinations “RBB1” and “RBB2”, a combination of three “R7” and three “G7” is defined. For other bonus combinations, symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined.

  Among these, when the symbol combination of “CBB1” to “CBB6” stops on the winning line NL, the “BE” symbol stops at the upper, middle, and upper stages of the reels 11L to 11R, and the “BE” symbol appears on the appearance. It is aligned with so-called small V. “CBB1” to “CBB6” serve as an opportunity for an advantageous period lottery to determine whether or not to control during the advantageous period.

  In addition, when the symbol combination “SB” stops on the winning line NL, the “T” symbol may stop at the upper, upper, and upper stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R. It is aligned. “RBB1”, “RBB2”, “CBB1” to “CBB6” each end with a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds the number described in the remarks column of FIG. On the other hand, “SFT” and “SB” are completed in one game.

  As re-playing roles, role names “RPC”, “RTT1” to “RTT9” are provided. In the “RPC” symbol combination, a combination of three “RP” is defined. For “RTT1” to “RTT9”, symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined. When the symbol combinations “RTT1” to “RTT9” are stopped on the winning line NL, the “T” symbols may be stopped at the lower, middle, and upper stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively. Are aligned diagonally. Further, “RTT1” to “RTT9” are also referred to as promoted replays because they serve as an opportunity to control the advantageous RT.

  As small roles, role names “BE”, “ATA1” to “ATA12”, and “CH” are provided. For the symbol combination “BE”, a combination of three “BE” is defined. For “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH”, symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined. “BE” is awarded when the pressing order is correct, and nine medals are paid out. “ATA1” to “ATA12” can be awarded according to the operation timing to the stop switches 21L to 21R when the pressing order is incorrect (failed), and one medal is paid out. When “CH” wins, one medal is paid out. “CH” is a role that triggers an advantageous period lottery to determine whether or not to control during the advantageous period.

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

  “RBB1”, “RBB2”, “CBB”, “SHIFT CB”, and “SB” are provided as the winning combination group including the bonus combination. “RBB1”, “RBB2”, “SHIFT CB”, and “SB” are winning combination groups each consisting of one bonus combination. On the other hand, “CBB” is a winning combination group including a plurality of bonus combinations (“CBB1” to “CBB6”).

  As the winning combination group of the re-gamer, “normal lip” and “promotion lip” are provided. The “normal lip” is a winning combination group including only “RPC”. On the other hand, “Elevation Lip” is a winning combination group composed of “RTT1” to “RTT9”.

  As a winning combination group of small roles, “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” and “single-piece role” are provided. “Left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” include two or more types of roles from “ATA1” to “ATA12” in addition to “BE”, and include roles that are different from each other. This is a winning group consisting of “Left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” are collectively referred to as “push order bell”. “One piece combination” is a winning combination group composed of “CH”.

  Among these plural types of winning combination groups, the winning combination group that is the target of the lottery is determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. The determination value related to the winning probability in the winning lottery is determined according to the winning winning group, the gaming state being controlled, and the set value that has been set.

  The gaming state that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 includes “initial RT”, “normal RT”, “advantage RT”, “RBB internal winning state” in which “RBB” has been won, and the type of bonus combination In addition, “CT” and “SB” in “RBB”, “CBB”, and “CBB” are provided. “Initial RT”, “normal RT”, and “advantage RT” are collectively referred to as a general gaming state. “CBB” is controlled by winning one of “CBB1” to “CBB6” in any of “initial RT”, “normal RT”, and “advantage RT”. Even after being controlled to “CBB”, the RT state is continued thereafter. Regardless of whether it is an advantageous period or not, when winning a prize in any one of “CBB1” to “CBB6”, it is controlled to “CBB” in the advantageous period or the normal period.

  Among the winning combination groups including bonus combinations, “RBB1”, “RBB2”, “CBB”, and “SB” are subject to combination lottery in the general gaming state. In addition, “SB” is an object of lottery even in “CBB”. On the other hand, “shift CB” is subject to a role lottery only during “CBB”. The winning combination group including the bonus combination is determined to have a winning probability shown in FIG.

  Regarding the winning probability, in particular, “CBB” has a common determination value regardless of the set value so that it is won with a probability of 1/15 regardless of which set value is set. It should be noted that “shift CB”, which is the subject of the lottery only during “CBB”, is the same regardless of the set value so that it is won with a probability of 1/13 regardless of which set value is set. A judgment value is set. The winning probability of “shift CB” in the CBB is not limited to 1/13, and may be 1/100 or the like.

  On the other hand, “SB” is set to win with a probability of 1/140 (for example, when the setting value is “1”) to 1/100 (for example, when the setting value is “6”) according to the setting value. Different judgment values are set according to the values. In addition, “RBB1” and “RBB2” may have determination values determined so as to be won with a uniform probability regardless of the setting value, and different determination values are determined for each setting value. It may be.

  Next, among the winning combination groups including re-playing roles, “normal lip” is subject to role lottery in the general gaming state, “CBB”, “CT”, “RBB internal winning state”, and is in “advantageous RT” The determination value is determined so that the winning probability is 1 / 1.7 and the winning probability in other states (for example, “normal RT”) is 1/8. In addition, “promotional lip” is subject to a role lottery only in “normal RT” (including “normal RT” in “CBB”), and a determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/20. . The winning probability of the winning combination group including the re-gamer is a winning probability corresponding to the type of RT being controlled, regardless of whether or not the player is in “CBB”.

  The determination value is stored so that the probability of winning either the normal lip or the promotion lip has a relationship of “normal RT” <“initial RT” <“RBB internal winning state” <“advantage RT”. For this reason, “advantageous RT” in the general gaming state can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the re-gamer is improved as compared with other gaming states.

  Among the winning combination groups including small roles, “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” are the lottery in the general gaming state, “CBB”, “SB”, “RBB internal winning state”, and “RBB”. It becomes the object of. The probability of winning one of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” in the general game state and “CBB” is 1/5, and “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell”. 4 ”The determination values are equally distributed so that the respective winning probabilities are the same. In “RBB”, determination values are determined so that all of “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” are won with a probability of approximately 1/1. “RBB” can be said to be an advantageous state for a player because the probability of winning “BE” is improved as compared to a general gaming state or the like. Note that, during “SB”, the determination value is determined so that the probability of winning a small role is higher than that in the general gaming state or the like.

  “One piece combination” is a target of lottery in the general gaming state, “CBB”, and “RBB internal winning state”. The probability of winning “one-player” in the general gaming state and “CBB” is the same regardless of the set value so that it is won with a probability of 1/50 regardless of which set value is set. Is determined. In one game in “CT” controlled by winning “Shift CB” in “CBB”, all small roles (“Left Correct Answer Bell 1” to “Right The correct answer bell “4” and “one-piece combination”) are selected.

  In the internal lottery process, the determination value of the winning combination group that is the target of the lottery in the current gaming state is read, and the value subtracted from the extracted value (extracted value is updated) becomes smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0). A determination process for determining whether or not the current winning combination group is not repeated (for example, when it is 0 or more) is repeated.

  When it is determined in the determination process for any winning combination group that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been won, and the winning flag of the combination included in the winning combination group is determined. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the lottery is finished. For this reason, the probability of winning the winning combination group is “the winning combination group determination value / 65536”. It can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability because the larger the determination value read in the winning lottery, the smaller the predetermined value. On the other hand, when all the winning combination groups subject to the role lottery are determined, but it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that no winning group has been won. It is determined that

  The internal lottery process terminates the role lottery when it is determined that one of the winning group is won, or when it is determined that the winning group has not won any of the winning group. , The process proceeds to the advantageous period related processing of S300.

  In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting a winning type command that can specify the type of the winning combination group won in the winning lottery to the sub-control board 73 is performed. For example, when “RBB1” or “RBB” is won, a winning type command that can specify that any “RBB” is won is output, and when “normal lip” or “promotion lip” is won, either A winning type command that can specify that the re-game player is elected is output, and if any of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is won, it means that the push order bell is won. Output identifiable winning category command. Thereby, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

  (Advantageous period related processing)

  In the advantageous period related processing in S300, processing related to the advantageous period is performed. In the present embodiment, in the normal period, it is possible to control the advantageous period by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. The advantageous period includes a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ) in which a lottery relating to AT games can be executed, and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) in which AT games are executed. CZ is a period in which the payout rate during the CZ period does not exceed 1, whereas AT is a period in which the payout rate during AT exceeds 1 as a result of performing AT games and maintaining advantageous RT. It can be said. In the advantageous period, it is first controlled to CZ. Further, during CZ, it is possible to control the AT by winning in the AT transition lottery performed when a predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied.

  The predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is a condition that is established based on the result of the winning lottery in the internal lottery process. The first CZ transition lottery condition that is established by the “CBB” winning, 2CZ transition lottery conditions. The predetermined AT transition lottery condition also includes a first AT transition lottery condition established by winning the “CBB” and a second AT transition lottery condition established by winning the “one-player”.

  If the AT is not controlled after CZ, the advantageous period ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The predetermined end condition is a first end condition that is satisfied when the game is played at least a predetermined number of times and AT non-winning notification is performed, and a second end condition that is satisfied when the end is controlled by “CBB”. The process ends when both are established.

  In the advantageous period related process, it is determined whether or not the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the predetermined end condition can be satisfied (for example, winning the winning combination group). When the situation is to be obtained, an effect is given that insists that the condition may be satisfied. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display 46, the notification display 60, and the like in such a manner that all segments blink.

  In the advantageous period-related processing, the main CPU 61 can specify conditions that may be satisfied when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the predetermined end condition can be satisfied. A condition-related command is output to the sub-control board 73. Thereby, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility that the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the predetermined end condition are satisfied.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, a notification process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display 60 is executed according to the result of the winning lottery during the AT in the advantageous period. For example, when “Left correct bell 1” is won in the winning group, the notification display 60 is configured to stop from the left reel 11L to win “BE” as will be described later. The notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the segment (one of the upper and lower two lower left sides) corresponding to the uppercase letter “L” of the seven segments is lit. Further, in the advantageous period related processing, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. Thereby, the effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be executed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub-control board 73 side. When the advantageous period related process ends, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

  (Reel control processing)

  In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled, and the reels 11L to 11R are rotated and stopped. In the reel control process, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to 4.1 seconds, for example, and measurement is started after the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started in the reel control process of the previous game.

  In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, a reel rotation process for starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is performed. Thereby, it is possible to delay the timing of starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R in the current game until at least 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R was started in the previous game. In the reel rotation process, when the reels 11L to 11R start to rotate, a reel rotation start command is output.

  In the reel control processing, after the reels 11L to 11R start to rotate and reach a constant speed (for example, after the excitation patterns of the reel motors 14L to 14R become an excitation pattern with a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R Each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, so that the stop operation is possible, and the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively received (validated).

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

  If you have won any of the roles in the draw, you can draw the symbols on the winning line when the symbols that make up the winning combination can be drawn on the winning line within the drawable range. Stop. On the other hand, if any winning combination is not won, the winning symbol combination that does not win any winning combination is drawn on the winning line and stopped. For this reason, when an operation to the stop switch is performed, if the symbol constituting the winning combination can be drawn on the winning line NL within the drawable range, the symbol is drawn on the winning line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination is not stopped on the winning line NL.

  In the reel stop process, symbols within the drawable range can be stopped on the winning line NL, but symbols outside the drawable range cannot be stopped on the payline NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, if there is a place where the symbols constituting the role do not exist within the drawable range, even if the winning timing is selected in the winning lottery, the winning line is not met. There is a case where a symbol constituting the winning combination cannot be drawn on the NL and the winning combination is missed (non-winning).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the “bonus combination” have a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. For example, only one symbol “R7” constituting “RBB1” is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. In addition, as for the symbols constituting the other “bonus combination”, there are places that are not within the retractable range in at least one reel. For this reason, the “bonus combination” may not be able to be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and may be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the “bonus combination” is won, reel control is performed to draw the selected bonus combination within the drawable range, but no combination is won. Occurs.

  However, when “CBB” is won, all of “CBB1” to “CBB6” can be won as shown in FIG. Further, when “CBB” is won, the symbols constituting any of “CBB1” to “CBB6” can always be drawn into the winning line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. As a result, when “CBB” is won, any “CBB” can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. If “RBB1” and “RBB2” cannot be won in the winning game, the process of carrying over the winning flag for the bonus combination is performed until the bonus combination is won under the control of the RBB internal winning state. Is called. On the other hand, for “SFT” and “SB”, if the winning game cannot be won, the winning flag is erased and the winning flag is not carried over thereafter.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols “RP” constituting “RPC” included in “normal lip” are arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R. In addition, the symbols constituting each of “RTT1” to “RTT9” included in the “promotional lip” have a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but when the “promotional lip” is selected, “RTT1” ~ Win all of “RTT9”. As a result, as in the case of “CBB” winning, when “Promotion Lip” is won, one of “RTT1” to “RTT9” must be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols (“R7” and “MD”) constituting “CH” included in the “one-piece combination” among the small combinations are not within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement. To do. For this reason, even if the “one-piece combination” is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbols constituting “CH” may not be drawn into the winning line, and may be missed. .

  Further, in the reel stop process, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, depending on the type of winning combination (result of winning lottery), the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and the pressing order (operation mode). A target to be preferentially drawn in is predetermined.

  Here, the reel stop process when one of “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” is won will be described. When any one of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is selected, the target to be pulled in preferentially is determined to be different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means that the reels are stopped first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stop reel.

  For example, when “Left correct answer bell 1” is won, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first left stop (the left reel 11L is first stopped), “BE” has priority over other roles. It is stipulated to be drawn in. Since the symbol “BE” constituting “BE” is arranged within the retractable range, the “BE” is not missed. Therefore, when “Left correct answer bell 1” is won, reel control is performed so as to always win “BE” when the first left stop is made.

  On the other hand, when “left correct answer bell 1” is won, when the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is first stopped), “BE” is won simultaneously. It is determined that ATA1 "or" ATA4 "is preferentially drawn. The symbols “R7”, “T1”, and “T2” that constitute “ATA1” and “ATA4” are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. There are places. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, the symbols constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” cannot be drawn into the winning line, and even if “Left correct answer bell 1” is won, any combination is awarded. There are cases where it is not possible.

  Even when “Left correct answer bell 2” to “Left correct answer bell 4” are elected, “BE” can always be won when the first stop is left, but in any case when the middle or right first stop is performed. The reel control is performed so that there is a case where no winning can be made. Similarly, even when “Medium correct answer bell 1” to “Medium correct answer bell 4” is won, “BE” can be always won when the first stop is made, but any combination of left or right first stop is possible. Reel control is performed so that there is a case where it is not possible to win a prize, and “BE” is always awarded when the right first stop is performed even when “right correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” is selected. However, the reel control is performed so that there is a case where no winning combination can be won when the first stop is made at the left or middle. In addition, when all of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” are won (for example, during “RBB” or “CT”), the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R is affected. First, the reel control is performed so as to always win “BE”.

  The pressing order for winning “BE” when winning one of “Left Correct Bell 1” to “Right Correct Bell 4” is also referred to as a correct procedure. When one of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is won during the AT described above, information that can specify the correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

  When winning one of “Left Correct Bell 1” to “Right Correct Bell 4”, any of the winning roles of “ATA1” to “ATA12” cannot be operated in the correct procedure. When the stop operation is performed at a timing at which it is not possible to win a prize, a specification that does not stop on the winning line when “Left correct bell 1” to “Right correct bell 4” are not selected among the “out of” symbol combinations. The reel control for drawing the “out of” symbol combination on the winning line is performed. A specific “out of” symbol combination is accompanied by a transition to “normal RT” when stopped on the winning line NL in “initial RT” or “advantage RT”. For this reason, a specific “out” symbol combination is also referred to as a normal transition event (see FIG. 7).

  In addition, when “SFT” is won in “CBB”, the next one game in “CBB” becomes “CT”. During “CT”, the retractable range is narrower than that in the general gaming state (the number of sliding symbols (frames) on the reel is small (for example, sliding is 2 frames)). However, all small roles are elected. For this reason, in the reel stop process during “CT”, it is determined that, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, among the pullable small roles, the small role having a larger payout number is given priority. ing.

  In addition, in the reel stop processing when a re-playing role or a small role is won in a state where the winning of a bonus role is carried over (RBB internal winning state), the re-playing role or the small role is drawn with priority over the bonus role. It is prescribed as follows.

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

  (Outgoing judgment process)

  In the outcome determination process of S500, a process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL. For example, when a small combination wins, a payout process for paying out a medal described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or adding a credit is executed. Also, when the re-game player wins, a process for setting a re-game flag is executed. In the outcome determination process, a game result command capable of specifying the symbol combination on the winning line NL, the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning combination, etc. is output. Thereby, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the winning line NL. Further, in the outcome determination process, the advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 in accordance with the game result. When the outcome determination process ends, the process proceeds to a game state setting process of S600.

  (Game state setting process)

  In the game state setting process of S600, a game state flag that can specify the next and subsequent game states is set based on a lottery drawing or a game result. The game state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies the currently controlled gaming state based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the gaming state.

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify “normal RT” when the normal transition outcome is stopped on the winning line NL in “initial RT” or “advantage RT”. Also, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify “advantageous RT” when winning “RTT1” to “RTT9” that are promoted replays in “normal RT”.

  In addition, the game state setting process can specify “RBB internal winning state” when no winning is made in a game that has won “RBB” in any of “initial RT”, “normal RT” and “advantaged RT” Set the gaming status flag. In the game state setting process, when “RBB” is won, a game state flag capable of specifying “RBB” is set. The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in “RBB1” and “RBB2”, and sets a game state flag that can specify “initial RT” when the payout number exceeds a predetermined number. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a game state flag that can specify “initial RT” when initialized by a setting change or the like.

  In addition, when the game state setting process wins “CBB”, a game state flag that can identify “CBB” is maintained while maintaining the RT state at that time (maintaining a game state flag for identifying RT). Set. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), for example, when "CBB" is won in "normal RT", it is controlled to the CBB during normal RT that maintains the winning probability of the re-gamer in normal RT. When “CBB” is won in “RT”, the CBB during the advantageous RT is maintained while maintaining the winning probability of the re-gamer in the advantageous RT.

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify “CT” in “CBB” when winning “SFT” in “CBB”, and sets “CT” when CT of one game is completed. The identifiable gaming state flag is erased and the process returns to “CBB”. “SFT” has a possibility of being missed, but even if it is missed as described above, the winning status of “SFT” will not be carried over thereafter. Therefore, the game does not shift to CT unless a prize is won in a game won by “SFT”. In the game state setting process, the number of payouts in “CBB” is counted, and the game state flag that can specify “CBB” at the end of the game when the payout number exceeds a predetermined number or “SB” is won is deleted. Return to RT state. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to an advantageous period setting process of S700.

  Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. Below, the transition of the gaming state when not controlled by the AT in the advantageous period (hereinafter also referred to as non-AT) will be described first.

  When the slot machine 1 is initialized by a setting change or the like, the gaming state is set to the initial RT and the game is started. In the initial RT, the “push order bell” is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), while the AT game for notifying the advantageous operation mode is not performed when the “push order bell” is won. For this reason, the push-down bell is missed at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition event is stopped, and the normal RT is controlled.

  In normal RT, when “promotion replay” is won and “promotion replay” wins, it is controlled to advantageous RT. However, since it is still non-AT after being controlled to the advantageous RT, as in the initial RT, the “push order bell” wins with a relatively high probability, and as a result, the normal transition outcome is stopped at a relatively early timing. Therefore, it is controlled to “normal RT”. Therefore, during non-AT, most of the games are played at normal RT.

  Even if “RBB” is won during normal RT or the like, it is not possible to win a prize unless the symbols constituting the “RBB” are stopped at a timing at which the symbols can be drawn onto the winning line NL. As a result, if the game won for “RBB” cannot be won, the game is controlled to “RBB internal winning state”.

  When winning “RBB”, it is controlled to “RBB”. During RBB, winning "BE" regardless of the operation mode as a result of winning all of "Left Correct Bell 1" to "Right Correct Bell 4" with high probability, so that we can win medals efficiently. it can. When the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the control is made to “initial RT”.

  On the other hand, when “CBB” is won during normal RT or the like, control is made to “CBB” in order to win one of “CBB1” to “CBB6” regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Is done. However, CBB ends when the number of payouts exceeds 8 or “SB” is won. In addition, although the winning lottery is performed for “SFT” in the CBB, the winning probability of “SFT” is set to 1/13 as shown in FIG. For this reason, even if it is controlled to “CBB”, it is not possible to efficiently acquire medals like “RBB”.

  On the other hand, when controlled by the AT during the advantageous period, an advantageous operation mode for winning “BE” when winning “push order bell” in “normal RT”, “advantage RT”, and “CBB”. Is notified by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, “BE” can be reliably won as long as the stop operation is not mistaken. As a result, the rate at which nine medals are paid out increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition outcome, it is possible to prevent a fall from “advantage RT” to “regular RT”, and it is advantageous that the ratio of winning and winning the “re-gamer” has been increased. You can play games in the state. In addition, during CZ in the advantageous period, even if the “push order bell” is won, the advantageous operation mode is not notified. Also, during the “initial RT”, even if the “push order bell” is won under the control of the AT, an advantageous operation mode for winning the “bell” is not notified.

  (Advantageous period setting process)

  In the advantageous period setting process in S700, a CZ game number counter for specifying the minimum guaranteed number of games that can be controlled by CZ in the advantageous period based on the winning lottery or the game result, etc., and AT in the advantageous period An AT game number counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled and an advantageous period counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled during the advantageous period are set. The CZ game number counter, the AT game number counter, and the advantageous period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. Based on the advantageous period counter, the main CPU 61 determines whether the current period is the advantageous period or the normal period. If the current period is the advantageous period, the main CPU 61 determines whether the current period is CZ based on the CZ game number counter or the AT game number counter. Identify whether it is inside. Hereinafter, setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIGS. 8B, 9, and 10.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied in this game, whether or not to control to the advantageous period (CZ of the advantageous period), and CZ at the beginning of the advantageous period A CZ transition lottery is executed to determine the minimum guaranteed number of games that can be controlled (that is, the advantage of CZ). When the minimum guaranteed number of games is exhausted, it is notified whether or not the AT is won. Therefore, it can be said that the CZ transition lottery is a lottery for determining the timing for notifying whether or not the AT is won by determining the minimum guaranteed number of games.

  The CZ transition lottery is performed with reference to the CZ transition lottery table shown in FIG. The CZ transition lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is determined such that the CZ transition lottery is performed according to a ratio according to the established CZ transition lottery condition. Even during the normal period, the CZ transition lottery is not executed even if a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied in the RBB internal winning state and during the bonus.

  When the first CZ transition lottery condition is established by winning “CBB” in the normal period, it is determined that “not win”, that is, control is not controlled to CZ in the advantageous period, at a rate of 95%. It is determined to control to CZ. Further, in the case of controlling to CZ by winning “CBB”, the minimum guaranteed number of games of CZ is determined as “10”, “15”, or “20” at a rate of 2%, 2%, or 1%. For this reason, the average value of the minimum guaranteed number of games when CZ is controlled by winning “CBB” is 0.7 (= 10 × 2% + 15 × 2% + 20 × 1%).

  When the second CZ transition lottery condition is established by winning the “single winning” during the normal period, it is determined to be “non-winning” at a rate of 50%, and to be controlled to CZ at a rate of 50%. . In addition, in the case of controlling to CZ by winning “one-player combination”, the minimum guaranteed number of games for CZ is determined to be “10”, “15”, or “20” at a rate of 15%, 15%, or 20%, respectively. Is done. For this reason, the average value of the minimum guaranteed number of games in the case of being controlled to CZ by winning the “single winning combination” is 7.75 (= 10 × 15% + 15 × 15% + 20 × 20%).

  In addition, in the case of winning “one piece combination” in the normal period, in addition to “one piece combination” winning in the combination lottery, “1” in the case of winning all small combinations in “CT” in “CBB”. Including the winning of “Sheet”. For this reason, when it is controlled to “CBB” and controlled to “CT” in the normal period, it is possible to improve the expectation of being controlled to CZ.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, different advantages can be set as the advantages of CZ (advantage period) depending on which CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. In addition, there is a higher expectation that “one-player” will be controlled by CZ and will be determined as a minimum number of guaranteed games for CZ than “CBB”. For this reason, the value of the “one-piece combination” can be increased while the expectation for winning the “CBB” and “one-piece combination” can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

When the decision to control to CZ is made, in the advantageous period setting process, the minimum guaranteed number of games determined by the CZ transition lottery is set in the CZ game number counter and 1500 is set in the advantageous period counter. Thus, as shown in FIG. 8B, the normal period is controlled to CZ in the advantageous period.
The CZ transfer lottery is performed collectively using the extracted values extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter also referred to as a batch lottery method). Since “CBB” is won at 1/15 as shown in FIG. 7, 4369 (≈65536 / 15) is determined as a determination value. For this reason, for example, among the determination values 4369 for winning the “CBB”, “4150” corresponding to 95% is determined as the determination value that is not winning in the CZ transition lottery, and “87” corresponding to 2% is set for each. The determination value is set to the minimum guaranteed number of games “10” and “15”, and the remaining determination value corresponding to 1% is set to the determination value corresponding to the minimum guaranteed number of games “20”. CZ transition lottery is performed depending on which extracted value belongs to. Similarly, for the determination value for winning the “single winning combination”, the determination value is determined so that the distribution ratio shown in FIG. 9A is obtained, and the CZ transition lottery is selected depending on to which the extracted value belongs. Do. Although the CZ transfer lottery is performed at the end of one game, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be performed in a lump in the role lottery in the internal lottery process. The CZ transfer lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery. For example, when “CBB” or “single-piece role” is won in the role lottery, May be separately extracted, and CZ transition lottery may be performed using the random number.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, a process for notifying that the advantageous period is in effect is performed by turning on the advantageous period notification lamp 80 until the advantageous period ends after being controlled by CZ. Further, in the advantageous period setting process after the advantageous period is controlled, the CZ game number counter and the advantageous period counter are decremented by 1 every time one game is executed. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the CZ game number counter and the advantageous period counter are subtracted for each game and 0 is reached or not (subtraction method), and the end of the advantageous period is determined. Alternatively, the determination of the end of the advantageous period is not limited to the subtraction method. For example, the CZ game number counter and the advantageous period counter are incremented by 1 for each game, and the count value is a predetermined value (the minimum guaranteed number of CZ games 1500). (Addition method) may be performed depending on whether or not it has been reached. Similarly, for the AT end determination, the subtraction method is exemplified in the present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT end determination may be performed by the addition method.

  In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether either the AT transition lottery condition or the end condition is satisfied in the current game. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied, an AT transition lottery is performed to determine whether to control to the AT according to the established AT transition lottery condition and the number of AT games corresponding to the AT advantage. . The AT shift lottery is performed with reference to the AT shift lottery table shown in FIG. The AT transfer lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is determined so that the AT transition lottery is performed according to the ratio according to the established AT transition lottery condition.

  When the first AT transition lottery condition is established by winning “CBB” in CZ, it is determined that “not win”, that is, not controlled by AT, at a rate of 67%, and controlled by AT at a rate of 33%. Is determined. When the AT is controlled by winning the “CBB”, the number of AT games is determined as “50”, “100”, or “150” at a rate of 13%, 10%, or 10%. Therefore, the average value of the number of AT games when the AT is controlled by winning the “CBB” is 31.5 (= 50 × 13% + 100 × 10% + 150 × 10%).

  In addition, when winning “CBB” in CZ, in addition to “CBB” winning when already controlled by CZ, winning in CZ transition lottery by “CBB” winning during normal period and moving to CZ Including the “CBB” winning when it is decided to do. For this reason, when “CBB” is won in the normal period, the CZ transition lottery may be performed and the AT transition lottery may also be performed. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when “CBB” is won in the normal period.

  When the 2nd AT transition lottery condition is established by winning “one-piece combination” in CZ, it is decided to be “non-winning” at a rate of 10% and to be controlled to AT at a rate of 90%. . Further, when the AT is controlled by winning the “one-player combination”, the number of AT games is determined as “50”, “100”, or “150” at a rate of 20%, 30%, or 40%. For this reason, the average value of the number of AT games when the AT is controlled by winning the “one-player combination” is 100 (= 50 × 20% + 100 × 30% + 150 × 40%).

  In addition, in the case of winning “one piece combination” in CZ, in addition to “one piece combination” winning in the combination lottery, “1” in the case of winning all small combinations in “CT” in “CBB” Including the winning of “Sheet”. For this reason, when it is controlled to “CBB” in the CZ, it can be expected to be controlled to “CT” and to perform the AT shift lottery.

As shown in FIG. 9 (b), depending on which AT transition lottery condition is established, different advantages can be set as the AT advantages. In addition, a higher sense of expectation that the “one-piece combination” is controlled by the AT and the number of AT games is determined to be larger than the “CBB”. For this reason, the value of the “one-piece combination” can be increased while the expectation for winning the “CBB” and “one-piece combination” can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.
The AT transfer lottery is performed in a batch lottery manner, similar to the CZ transfer lottery. For example, out of the determination value 4369 for winning “CBB”, “2927” corresponding to 67% is determined as the determination value for non-winning in the AT transition lottery, and “568” corresponding to 13% is the number of AT games “ The determination value is determined to be “50”, “437” corresponding to 10% is determined to be the determination value corresponding to the number of AT games “100”, and the remaining determination value corresponding to 10% is the number of AT games “150”. The AT shift lottery is performed depending on to which the extracted value extracted for the role lottery belongs. Similarly, for the determination value for winning the “single winning combination”, the determination value is determined so that the distribution ratio shown in FIG. 9B is obtained, and the AT shift lottery is selected depending on which one the extracted value belongs to. Do. The AT transfer lottery is performed at the end of one game, but is not limited to this, and may be performed in a lump in the role lottery in the internal lottery process. The AT transfer lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery. For example, when winning “CBB” or “single piece” in the role lottery, May be separately extracted, and AT transfer lottery may be performed using the random number.

  When the CZ game number counter is set to “0” and the minimum guaranteed number of games is exhausted without being determined to be controlled by AT due to the AT transition lottery, an AT non-winning notification indicating that the AT is not won in the advantageous period setting process is issued. An AT non-winning notification process is performed. In the AT non-winning notification process, for example, a process for driving and controlling the notification display 60 and the like so as to display “-” and an AT non-winning command capable of specifying AT non-winning are output to the sub-control board 73. In addition, a process for displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 27 is included. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of AT non-winning. In addition, the first end condition is established by notifying AT non-winning.

  In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not an end condition is satisfied in CZ. Specifically, after the AT non-winning is notified and the first termination condition is established, and is controlled by “CBB” to be “CZ” and becomes “CBB”, the “CBB” is terminated. It is then determined whether or not the second end condition is satisfied. In the advantageous period setting process, when it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 8B, the advantageous period is ended and the normal period is started.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the main pattern in the case where the advantageous period ends without being controlled by the AT although it is controlled during the advantageous period will be described. FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining a pattern when the advantageous period ends without being controlled by the AT. FIG. 10 shows three patterns, each of which is an advantageous period, that the AT transition lottery has been notified, and that the CBB is in effect, from the upper stage by the rise of the timing chart. It is shown that the period notification lamp 80 is lit.

  Pattern 1 shown in FIG. 10A shows an example in the case where the game is controlled by “CBB” until the game is played for the minimum number of guaranteed games of CZ. First, the control to the advantageous period is started and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on. This is the same for other patterns.

  After that, in the first game in the CZ, one of “CBB1” to “CBB6” is won and controlled to “CBB”, and “CBB” is played until the game is played for the minimum guaranteed number of games of the CZ. Has ended. As a result, the second end condition is satisfied. Subsequently, when a game corresponding to the minimum number of guaranteed games of CZ is performed (timing 1 in FIG. 10), AT non-winning notification is performed. As a result, the first end condition is satisfied and the advantageous period end condition is satisfied. As a result, the control to the advantageous period (CZ) is completed and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off.

  Note that “CBB” may end together with the AT non-winning notification at timing 1 depending on the timing at which control to “CBB” is started or the progress of the game in “CBB”. In this case as well, since the first end condition and the second end condition are satisfied at timing 1, the control to the advantageous period (CZ) ends at timing 1 and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off. To do.

  Pattern 2 shown in FIG. 10B shows an example in which “CBB” is ended after a game corresponding to the minimum number of guaranteed games of CZ is performed. As shown in FIG. 10 (b), after the AT non-winning notification is made at timing 1 and the first end condition is established, the second end condition is controlled by “CBB” and “CBB” ends at timing 2. Is established. In this case, the advantageous period is extended until the end condition is satisfied. As a result, the control to the advantageous period (CZ) ends at the timing 2 instead of the timing 1, and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off. Even during the extended period from timing 1 to 2, when the AT shift lottery condition is satisfied, the AT shift lottery is performed. For this reason, the interest of the game in the extended period can be improved.

  Even if the control to “CBB” is started by timing 1, “CBB” may end after timing 1. In this case as well, since the end condition is satisfied after timing 1, the control to the advantageous period (CZ) ends at the timing when the end condition is satisfied, and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off.

  Pattern 3 shown in FIG. 10C shows an example in which the control to CZ and the control to “CBB” are started simultaneously. When “CBB” is won, control from the next game to “CBB” is started in order to win any of “CBB1” to “CBB6”. Further, when it is determined in the CZ transition lottery that the transition to the CZ is made, the control from the next game to the CZ is started. For this reason, when “CBB” is won and the game is shifted to CZ, control is made to “CBB” simultaneously with the CZ. Thus, the second end condition of the advantageous period is also satisfied by the end of “CBB” started simultaneously with CZ.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, after the “CBB” started at the same time as the CZ is completed, an AT non-winning notification is made at the timing 1 to satisfy the first termination condition, and the advantageous period termination condition is To establish. As a result, at timing 1, the control to the advantageous period (CZ) is completed, and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off.

  Next, the case where it is determined that the AT is controlled in the AT shift lottery during CZ will be described. In the advantageous period setting process, when it is determined to be controlled by the AT, as shown in FIG. 8B, the AT winning notification process for performing the AT winning notification to be controlled by the AT is performed. The AT is controlled from the AT start timing (for example, the next game start timing). The AT winning notification process is, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like so as to display “77” or an AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning is output to the sub-control board 73 to display the liquid crystal display. This includes a process for displaying a message such as “AT winning” in the device 27. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of AT winning. The AT winning notification is made when the CZ minimum guaranteed number of games is exhausted. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the player has won the AT until the minimum number of guaranteed games of CZ is exhausted.

  In addition, in the advantageous period setting process, when AT winning notification is performed, CZ is immediately set regardless of whether the second end condition is successful, such as whether “CBB” is controlled at that time or “CBB” is ended. The AT game number is determined, and the AT game number determined in the AT transfer lottery is set in the AT game number counter and controlled by the AT. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, every time one game is executed, the AT game number counter and the advantageous period counter are decremented by one.

  In the advantageous period setting process during the AT, when a predetermined extra lottery condition (for example, “CBB” win, “one-player” win, etc.) is established, an extra lottery for adding to the number of AT games is performed. Further, in the advantageous period setting process during the AT, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the AT game number counter = 0 and the AT ends, and the AT game number is added during the AT. (When the continuation condition is not satisfied) or when the advantageous period counter = 0, the AT game number counter is initialized (for example, 0), and the advantageous period including AT is terminated and controlled to the normal period. The continuation condition is satisfied when the number of AT games is not added during AT.

  On the other hand, in the advantageous period setting process during the AT, as shown in FIG. 8B, even when the AT game number counter = 0 and the AT is ended, there was no additional number of AT games during the AT. When (when the continuation condition is satisfied), control is performed to CZ. In this case, in the advantageous period setting process, the upper limit number of CZs is determined and set to the CZ game number counter, thereby controlling again to CZ. Thereby, it can be supplemented that the number of AT games is not added during AT.

  In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of the setting by the gaming state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which game state the next and subsequent games are in, the normal period, the CZ of the advantageous period (the value of the CZ game number counter) And a status command that can specify which AT is included in the advantageous period (including the value of the AT game counter). As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute effects according to the state after the next time. When the advantageous period setting process ends, the process proceeds to the betting number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processes of S100 to S700 for each game.

  <Production control processing>

  The sub CPU 71 executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, determines the contents of the effect according to the progress of the game, and the sub control board based on the result. An effect control process for driving and controlling effect means such as the liquid crystal display 27, speakers 31L and 31R, and various lamps / LEDs connected to 73 is performed. Examples of effects executed by the effect control process will be described below.

  (Directions related to the winning group)

  In the effect control process, when a winning type command that can identify the type of the winning combination group won in the winning lottery is received, an effect according to the type of the winning combination group can be executed. When the winning type command is received, for example, when receiving the winning type command “RBB”, an effect of displaying an image such as “bonus confirmed!” On the liquid crystal display 27, or a winning type command that can specify “push order bell” Based on the above, an effect of displaying an image of a “yellow balloon” similar in color to the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed. Thereby, the player can advance the game while guessing the winning combination group, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode is received during AT, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is provided. Run. This makes it possible to perform a stop operation in the correct procedure and win “BE” surely when winning one of “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” during AT. In addition, during an “Advantageous RT” and an AT that is in AT, “BE” can be won even if one of “Left Correct Answer Bell 1” to “Right Correct Answer Bell 4” is won. It is possible to reliably prevent the eyes from stopping and falling to “normal RT”.

  (Directions related to various conditions)

  As described above, in the advantageous period related processing of S300, the condition-related command is sent to the sub-control board 73 when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a predetermined end condition can be satisfied. Is output.

  In the effect control process, when a condition-related command that can specify that a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition can be satisfied in a normal period is received, a message such as “It is a chance!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the start of one game. Is displayed. In addition, when it is determined that the next game is CZ based on the state command output at the end of one game, control is performed to CZ by executing a rush effect that displays a message such as “CZ rush!”. Notify that it will be done.

  In the effect control process, during the CZ in the advantageous period, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the background screen in the CZ and the number of remaining games of the CZ specified from the state command, and for example, a predetermined battle effect. And continuous production. Further, when the number of CZ games is digested and the result of the AT lottery is notified, the result of the battle effect or the continuous effect is notified. Even after the number of CZ games is exhausted, if control to “CBB” has not started or “CBB” has not ended, CZ will continue, so additional battle effects and continuous effects will be executed And when the CZ is finished, the result is notified.

  <Example of effects produced by slot machine 1>

  By making the slot machine 1 controllable to “CBB” regardless of whether or not it is an advantageous period, the slot machine 1 can be controlled to be in an advantageous period and become a “CBB” state, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B and the like, the end condition of the advantageous period (CZ) is established not only by being controlled to “CBB” but also by performing AT non-winning notification. For this reason, when the advantageous period ends, the player can surely recognize that it is not controlled by the AT, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling sorry.

  Further, “CBB” is a bonus state in which medals cannot be efficiently acquired like “RBB”. This is because when the number of payouts exceeds 8 or when “SB” is won, the winning probability of “SFT” which is the subject of the lottery in “CBB” is set to 1/13 as shown in FIG. It is because it has been. For this reason, even if the termination under the control of “CBB” is included as an element of the end condition of the advantageous period, the payout rate during CZ in the advantageous period is not excessively increased. The base in the design stage can be secured.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the winning probability of “CBB” in the slot machine 1 is set to a uniform probability regardless of the set value. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9B, the “ATB” lottery is performed by winning “CBB”. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the period from the control to the advantageous period (CZ) to the end of the period varies depending on the set value, and at least once before the advantageous period (CZ) ends. Since an AT transfer lottery can be performed, a sense of expectation can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the AT shift lottery is also performed by winning the “one-piece combination” winning. In addition, during “CT” of “CBB”, since all the small combinations are won, “1 piece combination” is always won, and as a result, AT transfer lottery is always performed. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the winning of “one sheet” will be won by the end of the advantageous period (CZ), and that “CBB” and further “CT” will be controlled.

  The slot machine 1 notifies that it is controlled to the advantageous period by the advantageous period notification lamp 80. In particular, when the lighting by the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is ended, as shown in FIG. 10, the advantageous period notification is ended when the control to the advantageous period ends. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the advantageous period notification from ending when, for example, “CBB” is ended or AT non-winning notification is made, even though the control to the advantageous period has not ended.

  The slot machine 1 determines the timing for notifying whether or not the AT is won by determining the minimum guaranteed number of games when the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the advantageous period from continuing for a long time without notifying whether the AT has been won or not.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the slot machine 1 ends “CBB” even if it reaches the timing 1 at which the minimum guaranteed number of games is consumed or is not controlled by “CBB”. If not, the AT shift lottery is performed not only in the first end condition but also in the extended period of CZ from the end of “CBB” until the second end condition is satisfied due to the AT shift lottery condition being satisfied. For this reason, the interest of the game in the extension period of CZ can be improved.

  When the slot machine 1 performs AT winning notification, the slot machine 1 immediately ends CZ regardless of whether or not the second end condition is met, such as whether “CBB” is controlled or “CBB” is ended at that time. Control to AT. For this reason, when AT winning notification is performed, AT can be started without causing the player to wait.

  Also, when the timing 1 for consuming the minimum guaranteed number of games is reached, if “CBB” is not ended even if it is not controlled to “CBB”, CZ is ended again. The CZ can be ended based on “CBB” that ends in accordance with the progress of the game without separately determining the timing or the like. Thereby, the processing load of the main CPU 61 can be reduced.

  The slot machine 1 can always draw the symbols constituting any of “CBB1” to “CBB6” into the winning line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R when “CBB” is won. Thereby, the timing controlled to “CBB” does not vary depending on the skill of the player, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the period controlled to the advantageous period from varying depending on the skill of the player.

  “CBB” in the slot machine 1 ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number of eight. For this reason, for example, when controlled during the advantageous period, the player can have a sense of expectation for acquiring at least a predetermined number of medals, and the interest of the game during the advantageous period can be improved.

  Also, “CBB” in the slot machine 1 ends when “SB” is won. For this reason, even if it is controlled by “CBB”, if “SB” is won, the “CBB” will be terminated, so that the tension in “CBB” is increased, and as a result, the game in “CBB” Can improve the interest of

  During AT, the slot machine 1 informs of an advantageous operation mode in which “BE” is won when the push-order bell is won. Thereby, the advantage for the player in AT can be raised and the interest of a game can be improved.

  <Modification>

  The above embodiment should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims. Below, the change with respect to embodiment is illustrated.

  In the said embodiment, CZ which performs AT lottery when AT transfer lottery conditions were satisfied was illustrated as 1st period of an advantageous period. However, the first period of the advantageous period is not limited to CZ, but may be a period until the result of the already executed AT transition lottery is notified (hereinafter also referred to as a precursor period). For example, an AT transition lottery is performed at the start of the advantageous period, the advantageous period is controlled to the precursor period corresponding to the first period, and an effect is given that indicates the possibility of winning the AT in the precursor period, You may alert | report the result of AT lottery already performed when a period ends.

  Specifically, the CZ transition lottery in the above embodiment is replaced with an “advantageous period transition lottery” indicating whether or not to shift to the advantageous period, and the AT transition lottery in the above embodiment is replaced with the “advantageous period transition lottery”. May be performed when it is decided to shift to an advantageous period. For example, when the lottery table of FIG. 9A is used to determine whether or not to control to the advantageous period when “CBB” or “one-piece combination” is won in the normal period, and to control to the advantageous period Determine the number of games in the precursor period. Further, when it is determined to control during the advantageous period, AT lottery is performed using the lottery table of FIG. Thereby, since AT lottery can be performed at the start of the advantageous period, the processing burden can be distributed. In addition, when an effect corresponding to the actual result of the AT lottery is executed during the precursor period, the interest of the game during the precursor period can be improved.

  Even during the precursor period, as in the CZ in the above embodiment, when the AT shift lottery condition is satisfied, the AT shift lottery may be performed. In this case, the AT shift has already been determined. In this case, the number of AT games determined in the current AT transition lottery may be added to the number of AT games already determined.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the example in which the result of AT lottery is notified when the minimum guaranteed number of games in the first period (CZ) is exhausted has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the minimum guaranteed number of games in the first period is exhausted (timing 1), whether it is still controlled to “CBB” or “CBB” is When the period has not ended, notification of the AT lottery result may be delayed until “CBB” ends and the advantageous period ends (timing 2). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the AT non-winning notification from being performed immediately even if the advantageous period has not ended, and the player's sense of expectation being impaired.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the example in which the advantageous period ends when both the first end condition and the second end condition are satisfied has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 11B, it is advantageous until timing (timing 3) after timing (timing 1) when both the first end condition and the second end condition are satisfied. The period (CZ) may be extended. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation for how long the advantageous period will last. Even in this case, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off when the advantageous period ends (timing 3). The timing for ending the advantageous period after both the first end condition and the second end condition are satisfied may be when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Predetermined conditions are, for example, winning by winning an end lottery for each game performed after both the first end condition and the second end condition are established, or winning a predetermined part in the part lottery It may be established by, for example.
In FIGS. 11A and 11B, CZ is illustrated as the first advantageous period. However, the first advantageous period is not limited to CZ, and has already been executed, for example, as described above. It may be a precursor period until the result of the AT transition lottery being notified is notified.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, the example in which the AT transition lottery is performed according to the distribution ratio according to the type of the AT transition lottery condition has been described. However, the AT transfer lottery allocation rate may vary depending on the progress of the game. For example, the AT transfer lottery allocation rate may be varied depending on whether the timing of establishment of the AT transfer lottery condition is until the minimum guaranteed number of games of CZ is consumed or after. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the establishment timing of AT transfer lottery conditions. Further, the allocation ratio of the AT transfer lottery may be varied according to the number of games determined as the minimum guaranteed number of games of CZ. Thereby, the feeling of expectation for AT shift can be varied depending on the length of CZ.

  In the above-described embodiment, a state where medals cannot be efficiently acquired is illustrated as “CBB” which is one element of the advantageous period end condition. However, “CBB”, which is an element of the end condition of the advantageous period, is not limited to this, and a small role (for example, “BE”) that is controlled to “CBB” and simultaneously enters the “CT” state and always pays out a predetermined number of copies. ) May be awarded. Thereby, medals can be efficiently acquired in “CBB”. Even in this case, “CBB” is terminated by paying out 8 sheets. Therefore, even if it is included in one element of the termination condition of the advantageous period, the control period is controlled by “CBB”. The payout rate in the CZ is not increased too much, and the base in the design stage of the slot machine 1 can be secured. Further, the example in which the advantageous period end condition is controlled to “CBB” and can be satisfied by the end has been described, but not limited to this, the control to “CBB” is started (“CBB” The operation may be established without waiting for the end of “CBB”. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to always control to “CBB” when controlled during the advantageous period, and to improve the fun of the game.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B and FIG. 11, an example in which the AT transition lottery is performed in the extended period of the advantageous period (CZ) with the same advantageous degree (distribution rate) as before the extension is described. did. However, the degree of advantage of the AT transition lottery may be made different depending on whether the minimum guaranteed number of games in the advantage period (CZ) is a period in use or an extension period thereafter. For example, the degree of advantage of the AT transition lottery is higher when the minimum guaranteed number of games in the advantage period (CZ) is an extended period than when it is being consumed (for example, an AT winning probability with a high AT winning probability). The number of AT games at the time may be large).
Further, the AT transition lottery condition in the above embodiment is the same condition (“CBB” win or “CBB”, regardless of whether the minimum guaranteed number of games in the advantageous period (CZ) is a period in use or an extended period thereafter. I explained the example of “one winning combination”. That is, the example in which the specific condition for performing the AT transition lottery in the extension period is the same as the AT transition lottery condition for performing the AT transition lottery in the period during which the minimum guaranteed number of games in the advantageous period (CZ) is being consumed has been described. However, the specific condition for performing the AT transition lottery in the extended period is not limited to this, and the AT transition lottery is established by satisfying a condition different from the AT transition lottery condition in the period during which the minimum guaranteed number of games in the advantageous period (CZ) is being consumed. May be performed. Conditions different from the AT transition lottery conditions include, for example, conditions that are established by winning a specific combination (“push order bell”) in addition to “CBB” and “single-piece combination” winning, and conditions that are established for each game. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT shift lottery is performed by winning the “single combination” in “CBB” has been described. However, the opportunity to perform the AT shift lottery in “CBB” is not limited to this, and it may be a specific role (“push order bell”) win, and AT shift for each game in “CBB” A lottery may be performed. Thereby, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation that the AT shift lottery is performed under the control of “CBB”. In addition, an example in which the AT transition lottery is performed during CZ even if it is not “CBB” winning or “CBB” has been described. However, even if the AT transition lottery is during CZ, “CBB” winning or It may be performed only in “CBB”. Thereby, the value of “CBB” in CZ can be increased.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the winning probability of “SB”, which is the trigger for the end of “CBB”, differs depending on the set value. However, the winning probability of “SB” is any set value. A common determination value may be determined regardless of the set value so that winning is performed with a uniform probability (for example, 1/100) even when it is set. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the timing at which “CBB” ends varies depending on the set value.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which CZ corresponding to the first period does not exceed the payout rate 1, whereas AT corresponding to the second period is a period that exceeds the payout rate 1. However, if the relationship between the first period and the second period is a relationship in which the degree of advantage is higher when the second period is higher than when the first period, the payout rate is higher. For example, it may be a period in which the payout rate in the second period is less than 1, or an AT game may be performed in the first period. As for the correspondence relationship between the first period and the second period, the number of times that the advantageous operation mode is notified is larger in the second period than the first period, or the winning combination that is the notification target of the advantageous operation mode The ratio that the advantageous operation mode is notified when the group is elected is higher in the second period than in the first period, and the ratio of giving (or adding) the number of AT games is higher in the second period than in the first period. The relationship may be higher, or the number of expected AT games that can be expected to be given (or added) stochastically increases in the second period than in the first period. .

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the average value of the degree of advantage (the average value of the minimum guaranteed number of games) calculated based on the probability of the CZ transition lottery differs according to the established CZ transition lottery condition. Not limited to, a different advantage (minimum guaranteed number of games) is defined for each CZ transition lottery condition, and one advantage is uniquely identified according to the established CZ transition lottery condition. Also good. In addition, an example has been described in which the average value of the degree of advantage (average value of the number of AT games) calculated based on the probability of the AT transfer lottery differs according to the established AT transfer lottery condition. A different advantage (number of AT games) may be defined for each transfer lottery condition, and one advantage may be uniquely specified according to the established AT transfer lottery condition. Thereby, the processing load of the main CPU 61 can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the combination, winning combination group, combination lottery target, determination value, reel control content, and the like have been described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 8, but are not limited thereto. For example, the symbol combinations of “CBB1” to “CBB6” are described as examples in which “BE” symbols are aligned to a small V when winning, but symbol combinations of “CBB1” to “CBB6” are not limited to this. is not. For example, it may be a symbol combination that makes it difficult for the player to identify winning. The symbol combination that makes it difficult for the player to specify that the prize has been won is, for example, any line (horizontal line, diagonal line, V line, small V line, mountain line, mountain line, variable line portion 13 of the variable display section 13. Etc.) A combination of symbols that do not have the same symbol on top. Accordingly, it is difficult to specify whether or not the control period is “CBB” during the advantageous period, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Moreover, although the example which performs an advantageous period setting process in the game end timing during a game control process was demonstrated, it is not restricted to this, For example, you may perform in a game start timing, such as an advantageous period related process.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the AT winning notification is performed when the CZ minimum guaranteed number of games is exhausted has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing of performing the AT winning notification digests the CZ minimum guaranteed number of games. It may be the previous timing or the timing when the AT is won in the AT transition lottery. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the AT has been won at an earlier timing.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8B, an example has been described in which the control can be performed again to CZ when the continuation condition is satisfied even when the number of AT games becomes 0 during the AT in the advantageous period. . In addition, as an example of the continuation condition, an example has been described in which the continuation condition is satisfied when there is no addition during AT. However, the continuation condition is not limited to this, and the continuation condition is established when there is an addition during the AT, the continuation condition is established according to whether there is an addition during the advantageous period including the CZ, or the continuation lottery is performed when the AT ends. May be established by winning in the continuous lottery. In addition, if there is no continuation condition and the number of AT games becomes 0 during the AT during the advantageous period, it is always controlled in the normal period without being controlled to CZ again. Also good. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the reciprocation between CZ and AT.

  In the above embodiment, an example of controlling from the next game to CZ when winning in the CZ transition lottery has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a predetermined CZ control start condition is established after winning in the CZ transition lottery, You may make it control. The predetermined CZ control start condition is, for example, a condition that is established by executing a game a predetermined number of times, a condition that is established by winning a predetermined role in a lottery, or the stop switches 21L to 21R are operated in a predetermined operation mode. It may be a condition that is established by

  In the above embodiment, the example of controlling from the AT start timing after the CZ end to the AT has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a predetermined AT control start condition is satisfied after the CZ end and after the AT start timing is reached. You may make it control to AT. The predetermined AT control start condition is, for example, a condition that is established by executing a game a predetermined number of times after the AT start timing is reached, a condition that is established by winning a predetermined role in a role lottery, or a stop switch in a predetermined operation mode. A condition that is established by operating 21L to 21R may be used.

  In the above embodiment, CZ is exemplified as the first period and AT is exemplified as the second period, but the relationship between the first period and the second period is not limited to this. The first period is a period (normal mode) in which it is determined that the AT is controlled with a predetermined probability in the AT lottery whether the AT is controlled or not, for example. The second period is, for example, more than the predetermined probability in the AT lottery. It may be a period (high probability mode) in which it is determined that the AT is controlled with a high probability. In addition, the first period is a period (RTa) in which, for example, the winning probability of the re-gamer is set to a predetermined probability and continues until the game is executed a predetermined number of times or the transition outcome is stopped, and the second period is It may be a period (RTb) that is controlled after a game is executed a predetermined number of times in RTa and in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is set to a specific probability higher than the predetermined probability.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the variable display unit 13 includes three left variable display columns 10L to right variable display column 10R will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A gaming machine including four or more variable display rows may be used. The operation-corresponding end condition in the gaming machine having one variable display row is a condition that is satisfied by the operation timing. Moreover, although the variable display part 13 showed the example comprised by the reels 11L-11R, it is not restricted to this, You may comprise by display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display and 7 segment LED. Moreover, although the example in which only one pay line is set for the variable display unit 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of pay lines may be set.

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

Claims (12)

Part lottery means for performing part lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of parts including a special part is won, display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation for stopping variable display A gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to the design when the variable display is stopped,
Advantageous period control means for controlling to an advantageous period including a first period and a second period that can be controlled after the end of the first period;
Informing means for informing whether or not to control in the second period in the first period;
Regardless of whether or not it is the advantageous period, a special state control means for controlling to a special state by stopping the symbol corresponding to the special role,
The termination condition of the advantageous period is the advantageous period, the special state is terminated after the control by the special state control means is started and the special state is reached, and the notification means establishes the second period. A gaming machine including a condition that is established by notifying that control is not performed. A second period determining means for determining whether to control in the second period;
The role lottery means performs the role lottery based on a set value set among a plurality of set values,
The probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery means becomes the special lottery result of winning the special combination is a predetermined probability regardless of which of the plurality of setting values is set,
The second period determining means determines whether or not to control the second period by the lottery result of the combination lottery means being a special lottery result that triggers the special state to be controlled in the advantageous period. The gaming machine according to claim 1. A second period determining means for determining whether to control in the second period;
The role lottery means performs the role lottery based on a set value set among a plurality of set values,
The probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery means becomes the special lottery result of winning the special combination is a predetermined probability regardless of which of the plurality of setting values is set,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second period determining unit determines whether or not to control the second period during the special state in the first period. Advantageous period notification means for performing an advantageous period notification that the advantageous period is controlled,
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the advantageous period notification means ends the advantageous period notification when a condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied and control to the advantageous period ends. Machine.   The notification timing determining means for determining when the notification means controls whether or not to control in the second period when controlling in the first period. The gaming machine described.   In the advantageous period, when the special state has not been controlled yet or the controlled special state has not yet ended, the timing determined by the notification timing determination unit and the second period by the notification unit A second period for determining whether or not to perform control in the second period when a specific condition is satisfied between the timing and the end of the special state when the timing for notifying the control is reached The gaming machine according to claim 5, further comprising a determining unit.   In the advantageous period, when the special state has not been controlled yet or the controlled special state has not yet ended, the timing determined by the notification timing determination unit and the second period by the notification unit The gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6, further comprising notification timing delay means for delaying a timing of notification by the notification means when a timing for notifying that the control is not performed is reached.   When the notification means informs that the control is performed in the second period, the advantageous period control unit is configured to control the second period regardless of whether the special state is controlled or the special state is terminated in the advantageous period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, which is controlled during a period.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol corresponding to the special combination is a symbol that can be stopped and displayed regardless of a timing at which the stop operation unit is operated.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the termination condition of the special state includes a condition that is satisfied when the number of game media paid out during the special state exceeds a predetermined number.   11. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special condition end condition includes a condition established by winning a special combination of the plurality of combinations in the combination lottery.   In the second period, when the lottery result of the combination lottery becomes a specific lottery result having a different advantage for the player depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means, an operation mode in which the advantage for the player is increased The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the gaming machine is a period in which notification is made in an identifiable manner.

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