JP6549548B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and stop operation means for halting variable display, and capable of providing a privilege according to the symbols when the variable display is halted.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are arrayed are provided, and by performing a start lottery, a role lottery is performed and rotation of the reels is started. There is a slot machine capable of giving benefits according to a combination of symbols on a pay line when all reels stop, based on pushing order, operation timing, etc.). Further, as a state advantageous to the player, a bonus for improving the probability of winning a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination or replay), a result of RT (Replay Time), and a combination lottery result in winning multiple combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for reporting operation information which is advantageous to the player for winning a winning combination with a bonus when the game is played.

  Such a gaming machine is provided with a second RP and a third RP (transition role) that can be won according to the skill of the player when winning in a role lottery, and a challenge RT after the bonus is completed. In the (predetermined period), there is one that controls to RT (favorable state) when winning the transition combination.

JP, 2009-28075, A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, when a game is executed a predetermined number of times without winning a transition role during a predetermined period, the game is always controlled to the normal state without being controlled to the advantageous state. For this reason, although it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the transition combination may be won and controlled to an advantageous state by being controlled in a predetermined period, until the transition combination actually wins. The player could not have a sense of security or superiority for being controlled to an advantageous state. As a result, the value of the predetermined period itself can not be enhanced, and the interest of the game by being controlled within the predetermined period can not be further improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of enhancing the value of a predetermined period itself and further improving the interest of a game controlled by the predetermined period. To aim.

In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine includes display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for halting variable display, when the variable display is halted In a gaming machine capable of giving a privilege according to the symbol of which symbol, which role among a plurality of combinations including a specific combination accompanied by giving a game value greater than the game value set as the number of bets for one game is won? Combination lottery means for performing combination lottery to determine whether or not, stop control means for performing control to stop symbols according to the result of the combination lottery and the operation of the stop operation means, a first period and a second period, with a preferred period control means for controlling advantageous period including, and a favorable degree setting means for setting a favorable degree of the second period, the stop control means, specific including the specific role the role that those selected before results are due to the combination lottery means A is when it is determined as a result of winning the lottery, when the stop operation means is operated by the advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific results, performs control to stop the symbols to win the specific role, the second The period is a period during which it is possible to execute a notification effect that enables the user to specify an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specified result in the game in which the result of the part drawing is the specified result, and the ending condition of the first period And the advantageous period control means includes an operation non-corresponding termination condition that is satisfied regardless of the operation mode of the stop operation means, and an operation correspondence end condition that is satisfied according to the operation mode of the stop operation means; When the end condition of one period is satisfied, control can be performed in the second period regardless of whether the satisfied end condition is the operation non-corresponding end condition or the operation corresponding end condition. The advantage setting means is controlled based on the establishment of the end condition by setting a different degree of advantage depending on whether the end condition satisfied is the operation non-corresponding end condition or the operation corresponding end condition. In the second period, the number of times the notification effect can be expected to be performed is made different.

According to this configuration, when the end condition of the first period is satisfied, the second period in which the notification effect can be executed regardless of whether the satisfied end condition is the operation non-corresponding end condition or the operation corresponding end condition. Can be controlled. For this reason, the value of the first period itself can be enhanced, and as a result, the interest of the game by being controlled in the first period can be further enhanced. On the other hand, with regard to the degree of advantage of the second period, the number of times that the notification effect can be expected to be executed may be made different depending on whether the end condition satisfied is the operation non-corresponding end condition or the operation corresponding end condition. it can. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to which end condition is satisfied in the first period, and it is also possible to make the advantage of the second period different depending on the skill of the player. As a result, the interest of the game in the first period can be improved.

  Preferably, the upper limit number of times the game can be played in the advantageous period is determined in advance, and the advantageous period control means controls from the next game to the second period when the termination condition of the first period is satisfied. It is possible.

  According to this configuration, since the upper limit number of the advantageous period is determined, the game becomes monotonous such that the advantageous period continues indefinitely, and excessive profit is played by being controlled to the advantageous period. It is possible to prevent giving to a person. In addition, since the second period is immediately started from the next game after the completion condition of the first period is satisfied, the second period is not easily started although the first period is ended. It is possible to prevent the disadvantage such as the end of the advantageous period.

Preferably, the first period is a period in which the notification effect is not executed even if the game is the game in which the result of the part drawing is the specific result .
Preferably, a plurality of types of operation corresponding end conditions are provided, and the advantage setting means sets different degrees of advantage depending on which of the plurality of types of operation corresponding end conditions is satisfied. Do.

  According to this configuration, the advantage of the second period can be made different depending on which operation corresponding end condition is, even if the satisfied end condition is the operation corresponding end condition. Therefore, the degree of advantage of the second period can be varied more finely depending on the skill of the player. As a result, the interest of the game in the first period can be further improved.

  Preferably, when the end condition that is satisfied is the operation non-corresponding end condition, the advantage setting unit sets an advantage higher than a predetermined advantage among the advantages that can be set when the end condition is satisfied. Set

  According to this configuration, when the operation non-corresponding termination condition that is satisfied regardless of the player's skill is satisfied, an advantage higher than the predetermined advantage is set. Therefore, regardless of the player's skill, it is possible to prevent the lowest advantage from being set when the operation non-corresponding termination condition is satisfied. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the first period while giving a sense of security.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view in the state where the front door of the slot machine was opened. It is an expanded view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a combination name, a symbol combination, etc. FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing a winning combination group, a combination of winning combinations, and a target of withdrawal. It is a figure for demonstrating a part lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of each playing 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 figure for demonstrating the example of a display in a liquid crystal display.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing a game using medals as gaming media will be described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a slot machine, but a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium, or using a internally provided score instead of 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. 1 and 2. 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-like housing 3 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 5 attached openably and closably at one side of the housing 3. 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 and released from the housing 3 by a door key managed by a game arcade manager.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided at the center of the front door 5. From the display window 7, it is possible to visually recognize the reels 11L, 11M, 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, it is possible to visually recognize from the display window 7 a state in which the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed. Thus, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form the variable display unit 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

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

  In the present embodiment, a so-called middle line configured by the middle of the left variable display row 10L, the middle of the middle variable display row 10M, and the middle of the right variable display row 10R is set as a pay line to be determined for winning combination. There is. In the display window 7, a pay 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 performs effects by displaying a predetermined image in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols and the number of payouts, etc. are printed is provided, and further, above and on the left and right of the explanation panel 29. , And lamp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R include light sources such as LEDs, and perform effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

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

  The payout indicator 46 is a indicator that displays the number of medals (game media) paid out when a winning combination occurs, and is also used to display various information such as error information. The indicator 60 for notification is a display for notifying of predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, pushing order, etc .; hereinafter, also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) which is advantageous for the player It is The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display for notifying that it is an advantageous period (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period) in which an AT game capable of notifying an advantageous operation mode can be accepted.

  The credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, and the notification indicator 60 are each formed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. In addition, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is configured by, for example, an LED, is lit in the advantageous period, and is turned off in the normal period which is not the advantageous period.

  Below the display window 7 of the front door 5, various operation units are provided. The operation unit includes the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the start switch 19, the settlement switch 23, the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), and the medal insertion slot 25. It is provided.

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

  Below the various operation parts of the front door 5, a lower panel 35 on which characters and the like are printed is provided. Lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp parts 37L and 37R are provided with a light source such as an LED, for example, and execute effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 for paying out a medal according to the occurrence of a winning combination and the like, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving the medal paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. At the left and right of the medal payout opening 39, speakers 31L and 31R are provided for producing effects by outputting sound effects, sounds and the like according to the progress of the game.

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

  The reel motors 14L to 14R are each fixed horizontally to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R is fixed to the rotation axis thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are controlled to rotate and stop by being driven and controlled. The reel motors 14L to 14R are configured by, for example, stepping motors.

  The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that projections provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed through predetermined positions as the reels rotate. 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 a predetermined position of the reel (for example, symbol No. 19 in FIG. 3) is positioned in the middle of the display window 7 Is configured.

  A main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a state of being accommodated in the board case. In order to make it possible to easily distinguish the trace of the control case etc. housed in the circuit board case, the control case can not contact the control board unless some members are broken, for example. It has a structure. Further, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by signal lines connecting the boards.

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

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

  The hopper motor 57 is a motor which 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 configured of, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects the 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 port 39 via the medal chute 47 provided on the lower side of the back surface of the front door 5.

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

  The power switch 50 is a switch that switches the presence or absence of power supply to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting the switching operation of the setting value during the setting change process capable of changing the setting value. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for releasing an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change process, and is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to the setting change process.

  The set value is a value that specifies the winning probability (as a result, the payout rate, the degree of advantage) in the role lottery. As the setting value, for example, six steps of 1 to 6 with different winning probability are provided. The setting value can be changed by switching on the setting change process by turning on the power in a state where the change process start switch 56 is turned on by the setting change key managed by the game arcade manager. At the time of setting change processing, the RAM of the slot machine 1 is initialized (cleared).

  The set values can be sequentially switched (for example, 5 to 6 to 1 to 2) by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. The setting value is displayed on the payout display 46 during the setting change process. 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. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a combination lottery or the like to be described later is performed based on the stored set value.

  A medal selector 48 is disposed on the back side of the front door 5 at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 are legitimate or not, and on the first flow path 41 side for storing the regular medals in the hopper container 42. While guiding, the non-regular medal has a structure guiding to the side of the second channel 44 for discharging it to the outside.

  The medal selector 48 further includes a switching solenoid 55 (see FIG. 4) and an insertion sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 55 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medal to the second flow path 44 side according to the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, at the time when the credit upper limit is reached, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects the medals guided to the first flow path 41 among the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 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. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the reels 11L to 11R has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined order. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, character strings such as "red 7" "blue 7" "green 7" "white 7" "bell" "watermelon a" "watermelon b" "cherry" "star" etc. In fact, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. A plurality of types of patterns are not limited to patterns as long as they can be distinguished from other patterns, and any pattern such as a pattern, a symbol, or a numeral may be used.

  In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end corresponding to symbol arrangement areas in which symbols are arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement area 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 circumferential surface of each of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols can be variably displayed in the display window 7 in a predetermined order, such as symbol numbers 19 → 18 → 17 → 2 → 1 → 0 → 19 → 18 ... It can be done.

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, the prescribed number necessary for the start of one game (set to "3" in this embodiment) when the medal insertion to the medal insertion slot 25 or the bet switch 15 etc. is operated. By setting the number of bets for the minute, it becomes possible to start rotation, and when the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated to variably display symbols, and one game is started. The prescribed number is not limited to the one set to “3”, but may be one set to “3” or more, or one set to less than “3”, and the game being controlled Different values may be set according to the state.

  After 1 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 1 game is ended by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. Do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined benefit to the player according to a symbol combination or the like when rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. The predetermined benefits include, for example, transition of the gaming state, automatic setting of the same bet number as the previous game as the bet number of the next game without newly using medals etc, medal payout (or credit addition) of the predetermined number, etc. However, it is not limited thereto.

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

  The main control board 63 is a board on which the main CPU 61 for controlling the progress of the game is mounted. The sub control board 73 is a board on which the sub CPU 71 that controls the effects according to the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 generates a power supply for driving various electric components mounted in the slot machine 1. The external output board 90 is a board that outputs 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 table, etc.).

  The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 for storing a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 for temporarily storing data related to the game, etc., and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. It has various functions to be performed and various functions realized by control of hardware.

  The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, executes the game control program stored in the ROM 67, and switches (operation means) and sensors (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. Perform processing on the progress of the game based on the signal.

  The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include the closing sensor 53, the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the start switch 19, the stop switches 21L to 21R, the settlement switch 23, and the reset switch 52 shown in FIG. , A change processing start switch 56, position sensors 55L to 55R, a payout sensor 54, a 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 the switching solenoid 55, the credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, the advantage period notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , Hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, on the main control board 63, a display consisting of a 7-segment LED is mounted. The display mounted on the main control board 63 always displays the ratio of stay in the advantageous period staying in the advantageous period with respect to the entire game period, and the ratio of the number of payouts with bonus to the total number of payouts, etc. . It should be noted that the ratio of staying during the advantageous period and the ratio of features are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but may be displayed on a separately provided display (for example, the payout display 46 etc.) It may be 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 character 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 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls the effect based on the command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command can not 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 in only 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 an effect, and a RAM 75 for temporarily storing data related to effects, etc. The effect control stored in the ROM 77 It has various functions implemented by executing a program and various functions implemented by controlling hardware.

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

  <Game control processing>

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

  (Betting count setting process)

  In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, and the replay flag set at the time of winning a replay role. Processing for setting is performed. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation start can be started (effectively received) to effectively receive the operation on the start switch 19.

  Further, in the bet number setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and the medals corresponding to the number of credits or the set number of bets are paid out. Settlement processing is performed. The bet number setting process is ended by receiving the operation signal from the start switch 19 in a state where rotation can be started, and the process shifts to the internal lottery process of S200.

  (Internal lottery process)

  In the internal lottery process of S200, the random number value for the combination lottery is extracted from the random number circuit which updates the random number value in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is predetermined based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as the extracted value) A combination lottery is performed to draw a lottery as to whether or not one of a plurality of types of combinations will be won. With reference to FIG. 6, the type and role name of the role set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  As types of roles, a bonus role, a replay role and a small role 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. The re-play role (hereinafter also referred to as replay) is a role for setting the re-play flag described above, and has won the role without newly using a player's own medal (or credit) in the bet number setting process. It is a role of automatically setting the same bet number as the game as the bet number of the next game. The small role is a role accompanied by the payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of medals.

  As a bonus combination, combination names "bonus 1" to "bonus 64" are provided. In the symbol combination of each bonus combination, 64 combinations are defined which are a total combination of four kinds of symbols of "red 7", "blue 7", "green 7" and "white 7". The bonus controlled by the bonus combination winning is ended in the game in which the paid-out medals exceed the predetermined number (for example, 100). The role names "Normal Replay 1", "Normal Replay 2", and "Promotion Replay" are provided as replay roles. As small characters, the role names "Bell", "Watermelon 1" to "Watermelon 8", "Cherry" are provided. When “Bell” wins, nine medals are paid out. When one of "watermelon 1" to "watermelon 8" is won, one medal is paid out. When "Cherry" wins, two medals are paid out. In addition, the symbol combination of each of the re-play role and the minor combination is as described in the column of symbol combination in FIG. These roles include roles having various functions as described later.

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

  As a winning combination group including a bonus combination, “unique bonus 1” to “unique bonus 64” and “duplicate bonus 1” to “duplicate bonus 64” are provided. “Single bonus 1” to “single bonus 64” are winning combination groups that do not include other combinations but are composed of one bonus combination. On the other hand, "duplicate bonus 1" to "duplicate bonus 64" are a winning combination group including one bonus combination and another combination, and the other combination includes "normal replay 1" and "normal replay 2". Is defined.

  As the winning combination group of the re-playing roles, “normal re-play 1”, “normal re-play 2”, and “promotional re-play” are provided. "Normal Replay 1", "Normal Replay 2", and "Promotion Replay" are common in that they each include "Normal Replay 1", but "Normal Replay 2" is "Normal Replay 2". There is a difference in that it further includes, and a difference in that "promotional replay" further includes "promotional replay".

  As the winning combination group of the small winning combination, "one single bell", "left bell 1" to "right bell 4", "cherry role", and "simulation role" are provided. "Separate Bell" is a winning combination group consisting of only "Bell". On the other hand, “left bell 1” to “right bell 4” include two kinds of roles among “watermelon 1” to “watermelon 8” in addition to “bell” and include combinations that are different from each other It is a winning combination group constituted by. The "left bell 1" to "right bell 4" are collectively referred to as "push order bell".

  "Cherry role" is a winning role group composed of "cherry", "watermelon 1", and "watermelon 6". The "simulation role" is a winning combination group composed of "watermelon 1" and "watermelon 6", and differs from the "cherry role" in that it does not include "cherry".

  Among the plurality of types of winning combination groups, the winning combination groups to be subjected to the role lottery are determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. Further, the determination value relating to the winning probability in the winning lottery is determined in accordance with the winning combination group, the gaming state, and the set value. The winning combination group and the determination value to be subjected to the combination lottery are specified from the combination lottery table.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the winning combination lottery table. The role lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The vertical axis in FIG. 8 indicates a winning combination group, and the horizontal axis indicates a gaming state that can be controlled in the slot machine 1. As a gaming state that can be controlled in the slot machine 1, "initial RT", "normal RT", "favorable RT", "winning RT", and "bonus" are defined. The “initial RT”, the “normal RT”, the “favorable RT”, and the “winning RT” are also collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

  The combination lottery table is configured to be able to specify a winning combination group to be a target of the combination lottery for each gaming state and a determination value related to the winning probability. In FIG. 8, when the row of the winning combination and the row of the gaming state intersect, a numerical value is described, the winning combination in the gaming state is the target of the lottery and the numerical value is the judgment value. In the case where it indicates that there is a "-" at the intersection, it indicates that the winning combination group is not a target of the winning combination in the gaming state. It should be noted that “...” In FIG. 8 indicates that although the names of the winning combination groups are different, the descriptions are the same as other winning combination groups because the descriptions are the same.

  For example, the target of the role lottery in “initial RT” is “individual bonus 1” to “individual bonus 64”, “duplicate bonus 1” to “duplicate bonus 64”, “normal replay 1”, “undivided bell”, “ It shows that it is the left bell 1 "-" right bell 4 "," Cherry role ", and" simulation role ". In addition, the judgment value of each of "individual bonus 1"-"individual bonus 64" and "duplicate bonus 1"-"duplicate bonus 64" is "2", and the judgment value of "normal replay 1" is "9001". Yes, the judgment value of "only bell" is "350", the judgment value of "left bell 1" to "right bell 4" is "1300", and the judgment value of "cherry role" is "300" Yes, it indicates that the judgment value of the "simulation role" is "400". Similarly, FIG. 8 also shows the target and the determination value of the winning lot in another gaming state.

  In the internal lottery process, with reference to the role lottery table, the determination value of the winning combination group to be the target of the role lottery in the current gaming state is read out and the value (update the extraction value) subtracted from the extraction value is a predetermined value (for example, 0) A determination process is performed to determine whether the value is smaller than 0. If the value is not smaller than 0 (for example, 0 or more), the cycle of determining the next winning combination group is repeated.

  If it is determined in the determination processing for any of the winning combination groups that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been elected, and the winning flags of the combinations included in the winning combination groups Are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the lottery for the winning combination is finished. Therefore, the probability of winning in the winning combination group is “judged value of winning combination group / 65536”. The larger the judgment value read out in the role lottery, the easier it to become a value smaller than the predetermined value, so it can be said that the winning combination group has a high probability of winning. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination processing has been performed for all the winning combination groups targeted for the role lottery, but it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, "missing" not winning any winning combination group It is determined that

  As shown in FIG. 8, for each of the judgment values of “individual bonus 1” to “individual bonus 64” and “duplicate bonus 1” to “duplicate bonus 64”, common judgment values are stored regardless of the gaming state. There is. In addition, the judgment value of the winning combination group of the small winning combination, the common judgment value is stored regardless of the gaming state in the general gaming state, the magnitude relationship, "Cherry role" <"unity bell" <"simulated role It is determined that “<left bell 1” to “right bell 4”. The judgment value of "unique bell" in the "bonus" has a much larger value than the normal gaming state stored.

  On the other hand, the judgment value for the replay player has a relationship of “normal RT” <“initial RT” <“winning RT” <“favorable RT”, “normal replay 1” “normal replay 2” The determination value of each of the "promotional replay" is stored.

  For this reason, in the general gaming state, "advantage RT" is said to be advantageous for the player because the winning probability of the replay role is improved as compared with other general gaming states. In addition, the "bonus" is advantageous to the player because the probability of winning the "unique bell" is improved as compared with the normal gaming state. In addition, in the normal gaming state, the probability of winning "unique bell", "cherry role" and "simulated role" is set to be lower than that of other small roles and the like.

  Further, the plurality of types of winning combination groups are divided into a setting difference winning combination group in which different determination values are set according to set values, and a uniform winning combination group in which the same determination values are set regardless of the set values. In the present embodiment, "duplicate bonus 1" to "duplicate bonus 64" are defined as the set difference winning combination of the plurality of winning combination groups, and "duplicate bonus 1" to "duplicate bonus 64" as the uniform winning combination. Other winning combination groups are defined. Further, in the setting difference winning combination group, the larger the setting value (setting value: 1 <2... 5 <6), the larger the determination value is set, and the winning probability in the combination lottery becomes higher. The determination values of “duplicate bonus 1” to “duplicate bonus 64” in FIG. 8 show an example of setting value 1, but for example, with setting value 2, out of “duplicate bonus 1” to “duplicate bonus 64” As the set value increases, the number of "duplicate bonus" for which the decision value is set to "3" increases so that the decision value for "duplicate bonus 1" to "overlapping bonus 12" is set to "3." It is defined in For this reason, it can be said that the larger the set value, the more advantageous it is for the player.

  In the internal lottery process, if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups is not selected and it is determined to be "disappearance", the combination lottery ends , Transition to the advantageous period related processing of S300.

  In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting to the sub control board 73 a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group elected in the winning combination is performed. For example, when winning “individual bonus 1” to “individual bonus 64”, “overlap bonus 1” to “overlap bonus 64”, a win type command capable of specifying that one of the bonus combinations is won is output. When the player wins "Normal Replay 1", "Normal Replay 2", or "Promotion Replay", it outputs a win type command that can identify that one of the replay roles has been won, and "Left bell 1" ~ When “right bell 4” is won, a win type command that can identify that “one of the bells” has been won is output, and when one of “cherry role” and “simulated role” is won Output a win type command that can identify the Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group. In addition, when it is elected “unity bell”, it outputs the election type command which can specify that it is elected “unity bell”, and “left bell 1” to “right bell 4” are elected on the sub control board 73 side. Effects different from the time (for example, when "left bell 1" to "right bell 4" is selected, an image of "yellow balloon" is displayed, and when "only bell" is selected, an image of "big bell" is displayed) You may do it.

  (Advantage period related processing)

  In the advantageous period related process of S300, the process concerning the advantageous period is performed. In this embodiment, in the normal period, it becomes possible to control the advantageous period by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. The advantageous period includes a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ) in which a lottery related to AT gaming can be executed and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) for performing AT gaming. In the advantageous period, it is first controlled to CZ, and can be controlled to AT after a predetermined CZ end condition is established in CZ. In addition, during CZ, the number of AT games that can be controlled thereafter is increased by winning in the additional lottery performed when the predetermined additional lottery condition is satisfied.

  The predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is a condition that is satisfied based on the result of the combination lottery in the internal lottery process regardless of the player's operation mode, and the first transition lottery condition that is satisfied by the “unique bell” winning, The second transition lottery condition established by winning a "role of cherry" is included (see the remarks column in FIG. 6).

  Further, the predetermined CZ end condition is satisfied according to the first end condition established by the number of games played in CZ reaching the upper limit number regardless of the operation mode of the player and the operation mode of the player The second end condition (see the remarks column in FIG. 6) established by the winning of the “bonus combination” and the third end condition (see the remarks column in FIG. 6) established by the winning of “normal replay 2”. including. In this embodiment, the degree of advantage of the AT that can be controlled thereafter can be made different depending on which of the first to third end conditions is met and the CZ ends.

  Furthermore, the predetermined additional drawing condition is a condition that is satisfied based on the result of the part drawing in the internal drawing process regardless of the player's operation mode, and is a first additional drawing that is satisfied by winning the "unique bell". The conditions include the second additional lottery condition established by winning the "cherry role" and the third additional lottery condition established by winning the "promotion replay" (see the remarks column in FIG. 6).

  In the advantageous period-related process, it is determined whether or not the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined CZ end condition, and the predetermined additional lottery condition have been won in the winning combination group, and the condition In order to execute an effect that states that there is a possibility of being established, the notification display 60 is driven and controlled in a mode corresponding to the winning combination group as described later. For example, when "Normal Replay 2" is won among the winning combination groups that satisfy a predetermined CZ end condition in CZ, the player is stopped from the right reel 11R to avoid "Normal Replay 2" as described later. As described above, the notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner as to light the segment (a segment other than the lower side) at a position corresponding to the capital letter “R” of the alphabet among the seven segments constituting the notification display 60. In addition, when winning the "cherry role" in the winning combination group which establishes the predetermined additional lottery condition in CZ, as described later, in order to win the "cherry" to stop from the left reel 11L, Of the seven segments constituting the informing indicator 60, the informing indicator 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner as to light the segment at the position corresponding to the upper case letter "L" of the alphabet (one at the upper and lower two lower sides of the left side). In addition, when winning in the winning combination group which establishes a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition in a normal period, the main control board 63 controls in a mode (for example, all segments are blinked) to infer that it is a "chance". Alternatively, drive control may be performed on an indicator (for example, the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, etc.).

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, when a predetermined CZ shift lottery condition, a predetermined CZ end condition, and a predetermined additional lottery condition have been elected to the winning combination group, the condition capable of specifying the winning combination group. The related command is output to the sub control board 73. As a result, it is possible to notify the possibility of being established for each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined CZ end condition, and the predetermined additional lottery condition. In the advantageous period related process, a condition related command capable of specifying the "simulated role" winning is output to the sub control board 73 in order to execute a false effect even when the "simulated role" is won in CZ. .

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, in accordance with the result of the part drawing lottery during AT of the advantageous period, the notification process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the informing indicator 60 is executed, and the advantageous operation mode is executed. Output an identifiable operational mode command. Thereby, the effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be performed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub control substrate 73 side. When the advantageous period related process is completed, 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 drive-controlled to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R. In the reel control process, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds, and measurement is started after 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 is performed to start rotation of the reels 11L to 11R. As a result, it is possible to delay the timing for starting to rotate 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 rotation of the reels 11L to 11R starts, a reel rotation start command is output.

  In the reel control process, the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate and reach a constant speed (for example, after the excitation patterns of the reel motors 14L to 14R become an excitation pattern having a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, the state in which the stop operation can be performed is enabled, and the state (activation) in which the operation on the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively received.

  Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in the state where the stop operation is possible, for example, the symbols are arranged within a predetermined retractable range from the symbols located on the pay line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. A reel stop process is performed in which one of the symbols is drawn to the pay line NL and the reel is stopped. The retractable range is the range up to 4 symbol points, and it is possible to stop the symbols arranged from the symbol on the pay line NL to the 4 symbol points on the pay line NL when the stop switch is operated. Become.

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the winning combination, when the symbols making up the winning combination can be drawn onto the pay line within the pull-in possible range, the corresponding drawing is pulled onto the pay line Stop it. On the other hand, when neither of the winning combinations is won, the symbol which is not a winning combination is dropped and stopped on the winning line. For this reason, when the operation to the stop switch is performed, if it is possible to pull in the symbol constituting the winning combination on the pay line NL within the pull-in possible range, the symbol is drawn in on the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination that has not won will not be stopped on the pay line NL.

  In the reel stop process, although symbols in the retractable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, symbols out of the retractable range can not be stopped on the pay line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, even for a combination in which there is a portion where the symbols constituting the combination do not exist within the retractable range, the winning line if the operation timing does not match even if winning in the combination lottery. There is a case where the player can not pull in the symbols that make up the combination on the NL but loses the combination (non-winning).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbols ("red 7", "blue 7", "green 7" and "white 7") constituting the "bonus part" are arranged only one by one in each of the reels 11L to 11R. . For this reason, even if the "bonus combination" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it may not be possible to pull in the symbols constituting the bonus combination on the pay line, and there is a possibility of dropping it. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when any of “Individual Bonus 1” to “Individual Bonus 64” is won, although the reel control is performed to pull in the bonus combination that has been won within the pull-in possible range, There is also a case where a player does not win a prize. With regard to the bonus combination, if it is not possible to win a prize in the selected game, the RT is controlled during the winning process to carry over the winning flag of the bonus combination until the bonus combination is won.

  As described above, the "bonus combination" is a combination related to the second termination condition of the CZ termination conditions, but during CZ, the "bonus combination" is won or avoided depending on the operation mode of the player (that is, 2) It can be said that it is a role to improve the interest of the game because it is possible to adjust the success or failure of the end condition).

  On the other hand, the symbol "Replay" that constitutes "Normal Replay 1" included in "Normal Replay 1" is, as shown in FIG. 3, arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbols “bell” constituting the role of “only bell” are arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R. For this reason, when the player wins the "Normal Replay 1" or the "Separate Bell", the reel control is performed so as not to miss the "Normal Replay 1" or the "Bell" and to win a prize.

  Further, in the reel stop processing, when winning in a plurality of types of winnings, depending on the type of winning winnings (result of winning lottery) and the operation timing and pressing order (operating mode) of the stop switches 21L to 21R. An object to be drawn in priority is predetermined. This will be described below with reference to the pull-in target column in FIG.

  First, when any one of "duplicate bonus 1" to "duplicate bonus 64" is won, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined to draw normal replay 1 prior to a bonus combination. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbols “Replay” constituting the normal Replay 1 are arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R. For this reason, Replay 1 is not usually missed. Therefore, when any of "duplicate bonus 1" to "duplicate bonus 64" is won, reel control is performed so as to always win "normal replay 1".

  It should be noted that the reel stop processing is performed not only when the bonus combination and the re-play combination are simultaneously won, but also when the re-play combination and the small combination are won under the condition that the bonus combination is carried over (RT during winning). In such a case, it is determined that priority is given to re-playing roles and small-playing roles rather than bonus roles.

  In addition, when “normal replay 2” is won, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined that the target to be preferentially drawn in is different according to the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means stopping the reels first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. Further, the first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stop reel.

  When the first stop reel is the left reel 11L (hereinafter, also referred to as a left first stop), it is determined that "normal replay 2" is to be drawn in priority over "normal replay 1". As shown in FIG. 3, the middle symbol “Replay” and the right symbol “Bell” constituting “Normal Replay 2” are arranged within the retractable range on each of the reels 11M and 11R, but “Normal Replay 2” The left symbol "watermelon a" constituting "" has a location (e.g., symbol number 19, symbol position 0 to 3 symbol position) which is not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol array of the reel 11L. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21L, it may not be possible to draw "watermelon a" into the pay line.

  Thus, when the stop operation is performed at a timing at which it is not possible to draw the symbols constituting the priority combination onto the pay line NL, reel control is performed to draw the symbols constituting the combination to be prioritized next onto the pay line NL. For this reason, when it is not possible to draw the "normal replay 2" onto the pay line NL when the "normal replay 2" is won and it is not possible to pull the "normal replay 2" onto the payline NL, reel control to draw the "normal replay 1". Is done.

  On the other hand, when the first stop reel is the middle / right reel 11M or the reel 11R (hereinafter, also referred to as middle first stop, right first stop), “normal replay 1” is more than “normal replay 2”. It is set to draw in priority to Further, as described above, since “normal replay 1” is not missed, when the first stop is the middle and right reels 11M or 11R, the player always wins “normal replay 1”.

  As described above, “Normal Replay 2” is a part related to the third end condition of the CZ end conditions, but “Normal Replay 2” winning or avoidance (that is, the third end) according to the operation mode of the player Since it is possible to adjust the success or failure of the condition, it can be said that it plays a role of improving the interest of the game. When one of the "normal replay 2" is won during the AT described above, information that can specify the left first stop is reported as an advantageous operation mode.

  In addition, when "Promotion Replay" is won, as shown in FIG. 7, when it is the left first stop, "Promotion Replay" is given priority over "Normal Replay 1". It is done. As shown in FIG. 3, the middle symbol "Replay" and the right symbol "Bell" constituting "Promotion Replay" are arranged within the retractable range on reels 11M and 11R, but they constitute "Promotion Replay". In the left symbol "watermelon b" to be displayed, there are places (for example, symbol positions of symbol numbers 4 to 18) which are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol array of the reel 11L. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21L, the "watermelon b" may not be able to be drawn into the pay line. In this case, reel control is performed to pull in "normal replay 1". On the other hand, in the case of the first middle stop or the first right stop, since “normal replay 1” is determined to be drawn in, the player always wins “normal replay 1”.

  Next, a pull-in target when any of “left bell 1” to “right bell 4” is won will be described. When "left bell 1" is won, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first left stop is made, it is determined that "bell" is drawn in priority to other roles. As described above, since the symbols "bell" constituting the "bell" are arranged within the retractable range, the "bell" is not dropped. Therefore, when the "left bell 1" is won, the reel control is performed so as to always win the "bell" when the first left stop is performed.

  On the other hand, when "left bell 1" is won, it is determined that "watermelon 1" or "watermelon 4" is drawn in preference to "bell" when the middle or right first stop is made. The symbols "watermelon a" and "watermelon b" constituting "watermelon 1" and "watermelon 4" are both arranged within the retractable range from the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. There is no place. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to draw in the symbols constituting “watermelon 1” and “watermelon 4” to the pay line, and even if winning “left bell 1”, any prize is won There are cases where it can not be done.

  In addition, even when “left bell 2” to “left bell 4” are won, although “bel” can always be won when the first left stop is made, when any middle or right first stop is also won Reel control is performed so that it may not be possible. Similarly, even when “Medium Bell 1” to “Medium Bell 4” are won, the “Bell” can always be won when the first stop is made in the middle, but when the left or right the first stop is made, any role can be made Reel control is performed so that the player may not be able to win a prize, and even when “right bell 1” to “right bell 4” are selected, the “bell” can always be won when the first right stop is performed, The reel control is performed so that there is a case where it is impossible to win any of the winning combinations when the left or middle first stop occurs.

  When one of "left bell 1" to "right bell 4" is selected, the pushing order for winning "bell" is also referred to as the correct procedure. When any of "left bell 1" to "right bell 4" is won in the above-mentioned AT, information capable of specifying a correct procedure is informed as an advantageous operation mode.

  When any of "left bell 1" to "right bell 4" is won, it is impossible to operate in the correct procedure and any of the winning roles among "watermelon 1" to "watermelon 8" When the stop operation is performed at a timing when it is not possible to win a prize, when the “left bell 1” to “right bell 4” of the “off” symbol combinations are not won, the specific “stop” on the pay line Reel control is performed to draw the symbol combination onto the pay line. The particular "off" symbol combination involves a transition to "normal RT" when stopping on payline NL at "initial RT". For this reason, a particular "off" symbol combination is also commonly referred to as a transition eye (see Figure 7).

  Next, an object to be drawn in when one of the "cherry role" and the "simulation role" is won will be described. When winning the "Cherry role", as shown in FIG. 7, if it is the left first stop, priority is given to "Cherry" over both "Watermelon 1" and "Watermelon 6" It is defined in As shown in FIG. 3, the middle symbol "cherry" constituting "cherry" is arranged within the retractable range in the reel 11M, but the left symbol and the right symbol "cherry" constituting "cherry" are There are places (for example, symbol positions 0, 6 to 19 and symbol positions in the reel 11L) which are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol array of the reels 11L and 11R. Therefore, depending on the operation timings of the stop switches 21L and 21R, it may not be possible to pull in "cherry" to the pay line. In this case, reel control is performed to pull in “watermelon 1” or “watermelon 6” within the retractable range. On the other hand, in the case of the first middle stop or the first right stop, the reel control for drawing in "cherry" is not performed in the first place, and "watermelon 1" or "watermelon 6" is set to be drawn in within the pullable range. Because there is no chance to win a "cherry".

  In addition, when the “simulation role” is won, as shown in FIG. 7, “watermelon 1” or “watermelon 6” is set to be drawn in within the retractable range. In addition, when the "cherry role" is not won, the reel control is performed so that the "cherry" does not stop on the pay line NL in the left first stop. For this reason, it is possible to inform the player of the "cherry combination" winning by stopping the "cherry" on the pay line NL by the left first stop.

  In the reel stop process, every time one of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command capable of specifying the stopped reel, the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle), etc. Output. As a result, the sub control board 73 can identify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can perform corresponding effects. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome judgment processing of S500.

  (Result judgment processing)

  In the outcome judgment processing of S500, processing corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the pay line NL. For example, when the small winning combination is won, a payout process is performed to pay out the medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or to add a credit. Further, when the re-playing combination is won, processing for setting a re-playing flag is executed. In the outcome judgment processing, a game result command capable of specifying the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the presence or absence of a prize, the type of a winning combination, and the like is output. Thereby, on the sub control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the pay line NL. Further, in the outcome judgment processing, according to the result of the game, the stay ratio of favored period and the feature ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. When the outcome judgment processing ends, the processing shifts to the gaming state setting processing of S600.

  (Playing state setting process)

  In the gaming state setting process of S600, a gaming state flag capable of specifying the gaming state after the next time is set based on the result of the lottery or the game or the like. The gaming state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 specifies the gaming state currently controlled based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 9A shows the transition of the gaming state.

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of specifying “normal RT” when the normal shift outcome is stopped on the pay line NL in “initial RT” or “favored RT”. In addition, the gaming state setting process sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying “advantage RT” when winning in “promotion replay” in “normal RT”.

  In addition, the gaming state setting process can identify “RT during winning” when the player does not win a game winning the “bonus part” in any of “initial RT”, “normal RT”, and “favored RT”. Set the game state flag. In addition, the gaming state setting process sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying a "bonus" when winning a "bonus combination". In the gaming state setting process, the number of payouts during “bonus” is counted, and when the number of payouts reaches 100, a gaming state flag capable of specifying “initial RT” is set. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying “initial RT” when being initialized by setting change or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 9A, the transition of the gaming state will be described. In the following, first, the transition of the gaming state when not controlled by the AT of the advantageous period (hereinafter, also referred to as non-AT) will be described.

  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, "AT Push Bell" wins with a relatively high probability (for example, judgment value: "1300" x 12 types), while the AT game which reports an advantageous operation mode at the time of Win Push Bell "is won. It does not happen. For this reason, the pushing order bell is dropped at a relatively early timing, the normal transition appearance is stopped, and the normal control is performed at RT.

  In the normal RT, when the player is won the "promotion replay" and the "promotion replay" wins, it is controlled to the advantageous RT. Even during non-AT, by controlling the left symbol "watermelon b" which constitutes "promotion replay" and stopping operation aiming at the left first stop, control to advantageous RT without missing "promotion replay" be able to. However, since the odor is not in the AT after being controlled to the advantageous RT, as in the initial RT, as a result of the "push order bell" being won with a relatively high probability, the normal transition appearance is stopped at a relatively early timing. It will be controlled to "normal RT". Therefore, during non-AT, most of the game will be played at the normal RT.

  In addition, even if a "bonus combination" is won during a normal RT or the like, a prize can not be made unless a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbols constituting the "bonus combination" can be drawn onto the pay line NL. As a result, when it is not possible to win a game in which the "bonus part" has been won, it is controlled to "RT during winning".

  When winning a "bonus role", it is controlled to "bonus". During the bonus, the player can win the "single bell" with a high probability and can win the "bell" regardless of the operation mode, so that medals can be efficiently obtained. When the number of payouts reaches 100, the bonus ends and the initial RT is controlled.

  On the other hand, when being controlled by the AT during the advantageous period, first, when the player wins the "promotion replay" in the "normal RT", the advantageous operation mode for winning the "promotion replay" is informed. For example, the informing indicator 60 is composed of three seven segments, and the informing indicator 60 is driven and controlled by the advantageous period-related processing of S300 to set the upper case letter “L” of one seven segment. The segment at the position corresponding to “1” (one at the upper and lower two lower sides of the left side) may be lighted (note that since the reel 11L can be said to be the first reel from the left, the number “1” may be used) It is lighted so that "19" corresponding to symbol number 19 in which "watermelon b" is arranged by seven segments is displayed. Further, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode is output to the sub control board 73, and the advantageous operation mode is notified by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. For example, a liquid crystal display of an image to operate the "reel 11L" (an image showing "1" at the upper position of the reel 11L in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27) and an image of "watermelon b" By displaying on the container 27, it is informed that the operation mode for stopping the reel 11L by aiming at "watermelon b" is the advantageous operation mode. As a result, regardless of the player's skill, it is easy to make the "promotion replay" win and control it to the "favorable RT" when winning the "promotion replay".

  In addition, when winning in "push order bell" while being controlled by AT during "normal RT" or "favorable RT", the advantageous operation mode for winning "bell" is the indicator 60 for notification and It is notified by the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is possible to win the "bell" surely, as long as the stopping operation is not mistaken. As a result, the rate of paying out nine medals increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition appearance, it is also possible to prevent a fall from "advantage RT" to "normal RT", and it is advantageous to keep the ratio of winning and winning "replay role" increased. You can play the game in the state. In addition, during CZ of the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode is not notified even if the "push order bell" is won. Further, during the "initial RT", even if the AT is controlled to win the "push order bell", the advantageous operation mode for winning the "bell" is not notified.

  (Advantage period setting process)

  In the advantageous period setting process of S700, the CZ game number counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled to the CZ of the advantageous period based on the result of the role lottery or the game, etc. An AT game number counter for specifying the number of possible games and an advantageous period counter for specifying the number of controllable games in the advantageous period are set. The CZ game number counter, the AT game number counter, and the advantage period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 determines whether the present period is the advantage period or the normal period based on the advantage period counter, and if it is the advantage period, whether it is in CZ or not based on the CZ game number counter or the AT game number counter Identify if it is inside. Hereinafter, setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 (b) and 10.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied in the game this time, it is possible to control whether or not to control to CZ in the advantageous period and to CZ at the start of the advantageous period Execute a CZ transition lottery that determines the upper limit number of games (that is, the CZ advantage). The CZ shift lottery is performed with reference to the CZ shift lottery table shown in FIG. The CZ shift lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is defined such that the CZ transition lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established CZ transition lottery condition. Even during the normal period, during the winning RT and the bonus, the CZ shift lottery is not executed even if a predetermined CZ shift lottery condition is satisfied.

  When the first transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning the "only Bell", it is determined that "not won", that is, not controlled to CZ at 40%, and it is determined to control to CZ at 60%. Be done. Further, in the case of controlling to CZ by "unique bell" winning, the upper limit number of CZ is determined to be any one of "50", "100", "150" and "200" at a rate of 15%. For this reason, the average value of the upper limit number of times in the case of being controlled to CZ by the “unique bell” winning is 75 (= 50 × 15% + 100 × 15% + 150 × 15% + 200 × 15%).

  When the second transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning the "cherry combination", it is determined to be "non-winning" at a rate of 10%, and it is determined to control to CZ at a rate of 90%. In addition, when controlling to CZ by winning "the role of cherry", any of "50", "100", "150" and "200" at the ratio of 10%, 20%, 30% and 30% as the upper limit number of CZ. It will be decided. For this reason, the average value of the upper limit number of times in the case of being controlled to CZ by winning "the role of cherry" is 130 (= 50 x 10% + 100 x 20% + 150 x 30% + 200 x 30%).

  As shown in FIG. 10A, different degrees of advantage can be set as the advantage of CZ (advantage period) according to which transition lottery condition is satisfied. In addition, the expectation for the "cherry role" to be controlled by the CZ and to be determined as the upper limit number of times of the CZ is increased more than the "single bell". Therefore, it is possible to enhance the value of the "cherry role" while improving the interest of the game while giving a sense of expectation for winning the "unique bell" and the "cherry role".

  When it is determined that the CZ is to be controlled, in the advantageous period setting process, the upper limit number determined by the CZ shift lottery is set in the CZ game number counter, and 1500 is set in the advantageous period counter. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), control is made to CZ of the normal period to the advantageous period.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, a process for notifying that the advantageous period is being performed is performed by lighting the advantageous period notification lamp 80 until the advantageous period ends after being controlled by CZ. In addition, in the advantageous period setting process after being controlled during the advantageous period, the CZ game number counter and the advantageous period counter are decremented by one each time one game is executed.

  In the advantageous period setting process during CZ, it is determined whether any one of the first to third end conditions is established in the current game. Specifically, when the CZ game number counter is 0, since the upper limit number of times of CZ is reached, it is determined that the first end condition is satisfied. When a winning combination of "bonus combination" occurs, it is determined that the second termination condition is satisfied. When a "normal replay 2" winning occurs, it is determined that the third termination condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined in the advantageous period setting process during CZ that one of the first to third end conditions is satisfied, the CZ game number counter is initialized (for example, 0) to end CZ and In accordance with the termination condition, the number of AT games corresponding to the AT degree of AT starting from a predetermined AT start timing is determined. The next game start timing is determined as the AT start timing when the first or third end condition is established. Further, as the AT start timing when the second end condition is satisfied, a predetermined timing (for example, a timing controlled to the normal RT) after the end of the bonus is defined.

  In the advantageous period setting process, an AT game number lottery is performed to determine the number of AT games corresponding to the AT degree of advantage according to the established end condition. The AT game number lottery is performed with reference to the AT game number lottery table shown in FIG. 10 (b). The AT game number lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The AT game number lottery table is defined such that the AT game number lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established CZ end condition.

  When the upper limit number of times of CZ is reached and the first end condition is satisfied, either "50" or "100" is determined as the number of AT games at a rate of 50%. Therefore, the average value of the number of AT games determined is 75 (= 50 × 50% + 100 × 50%).

  When the second end condition is satisfied by the winning of the "bonus part", one of "50", "100", "150" and "200" is determined as the number of AT games at a rate of 25%. Therefore, the average value of the number of AT games to be determined is 125 (= 50 × 25% + 100 × 25% + 150 × 25% + 200 × 25%).

  When the third ending condition is satisfied by the winning of the “normal replay 2”, “1” is determined at a rate of 95%, and “50” is determined as the number of AT games at a remaining rate of 5%. Therefore, the average value of the number of AT games to be determined is 3.45 (= 1 × 95% + 50 × 5%).

  In the advantageous period setting process, the AT game number determined by the AT game number lottery is set in the AT game number counter. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), after CZ of the advantageous period ends, control is made from the AT start timing to AT. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, the AT game number counter and the advantageous period counter are decremented by one each time one game is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, even if any of the first to third end conditions is satisfied, the number of AT games is determined and can be controlled to the AT. That is, after CZ ends, control is always made to AT. Therefore, the value of CZ for the player can be enhanced, and the interest of the game controlled by the CZ (advantage period) can be further enhanced. Further, different degrees of advantage can be set as the degree of advantage of AT depending on which of the first to third end conditions is met, and the relationship becomes third end condition <first end condition <second end condition. It is defined as follows. For this reason, it can be made to pay attention to which end condition is satisfied when controlled to CZ.

  Furthermore, since the first end condition of the CZ end conditions is satisfied when the number of games reaches the upper limit number, the first end condition is satisfied regardless of the operation mode of the player. On the other hand, the second and third end conditions of the CZ end conditions are satisfied in accordance with the operation mode of the player. This is because the bonus combination associated with the second end condition is a combination that is won when the stop switches 21L to 21R are operated at a timing at which the symbols constituting the bonus combination being won can be drawn in, and the third end condition This is because the normal replay 2 involved in the above is also a winning combination when the stop switch 21L is operated at a timing at which the left first symbol “watermelon a” constituting the normal replay 2 can be pulled down.

  Therefore, the degree of advantage of the AT after the end of the CZ can be made different depending on the skill of the player, and as a result, the interest of the game during the CZ can be improved. For example, during CZ, it is possible to win by winning a bonus combination by reaching the upper limit number of CZ while avoiding as much as possible the prizes of normal replay 2 associated with the CZ end condition having a small average value of the number of AT games. Expected game characteristics can be provided, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The second end condition and the third end condition may occur at the same time as the first end condition. In this case, the AT game number lottery is performed on the assumption that the second end condition or the third end condition which is the condition related to the operation of the player is satisfied. Thereby, it is possible to provide the fun of making the AT's advantage different depending on the skill of the player until the final game of CZ. In addition, when the second end condition or the third end condition and the first end condition are satisfied at the same time, it is not limited to this and it is considered that the end condition in which the average value of the number of AT games is set large is satisfied. The number of AT games may be lottery.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process during CZ, it is determined whether the first to third additional lottery conditions are satisfied. Specifically, it is determined that the additional lottery condition is established when any one of “unity bell”, “cherry role” and “promotional replay” is won in the current game. When it is determined in the advantageous period setting process during CZ that any of the first to third additional drawing conditions is established, an additional AT to be added in addition to the number of AT games set when the CZ ending condition is satisfied. Determine the number of games.

  In the advantageous period setting process, an additional lottery is performed to determine the number of AT games to be added according to the established additional lottery condition. The additional lottery is performed with reference to the additional lottery table shown in FIG. 10 (c). The additional lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The additional drawing table is defined such that the additional drawing is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established additional drawing conditions.

  When the first additional lottery condition is satisfied by the "unique bell" winning, "10" is determined at 70%, and "20" is determined as the number of additional AT games at the remaining 30%. Therefore, the average value of the number of added AT games to be determined is 13 (= 10 × 70% + 20 × 30%).

  When the second additional lottery condition is satisfied by the "cherry role" winning, any one of "20", "50", "100" and "150" is determined as the number of additional AT games by 25%. For this reason, the average value of the number of additional AT games to be determined is 80 (= 20 × 25% + 50 × 25% + 100 × 25% + 150 × 25%).

  When the third additional lottery condition is satisfied by the "promotional replay" winning, "10" is determined at a rate of 85%, and "20" is determined as the number of additional AT games at a rate of the remaining 15%. Therefore, the average value of the number of added AT games to be determined is 11.5 (= 10 × 85% + 20 × 15%).

  In the advantageous period setting process during CZ, an AT game number counter is set according to the determination result of the additional drawing. When the CZ end condition is satisfied, if the AT game number counter has already been set by the additional lottery, the value of the AT game number counter obtained by adding the AT game number by the CZ end condition satisfied to the AT game number Update to

  As described above, since the AT game number lottery and the additional lottery are performed, it is expected that the additional lottery condition is established while more attention is given to the CZ while paying attention to which end condition is satisfied, and more additional events are expected. It is possible to have a sense of expectation for the establishment of the additional lottery conditions that can be made. Further, the number of additional AT games is awarded according to the result of the winning lot regardless of the player's operation mode. For this reason, it is possible to concentrate the player on adjusting the establishment of the CZ end condition according to the skill, while preventing the players from making a difference between the top and the top.

  In addition, the longer the period controlled by CZ, the higher the possibility that the additional drawing condition will be established. As a result, it is possible to increase the advantage of AT after the end of CZ. Therefore, it is possible to improve the expectation for being determined to be a large number of times as the upper limit number of CZ. In addition, it is possible to further increase the importance of avoiding the regular Replay 2 winning with a low average value of the number of AT games in CZ.

  In the advantageous period setting process during AT, for example, when the same condition as the additional lottery condition in CZ is satisfied, an additional lottery is performed to add to the current number of AT games. Further, in the process of setting an advantageous period during AT, as shown in FIG. 9B, the AT game number counter becomes 0 and the AT is ended, and the AT game number has been added to the AT. (When the continuation condition is not satisfied) or when the advantage period counter becomes 0, the AT game number counter is initialized (for example, 0) to end the advantage period including the AT and control to the normal period. The continuation condition is established when the number of AT games is not added during AT.

  On the other hand, in the advantageous period setting process during AT, as shown in FIG. 9B, even when the AT game number counter becomes 0 and the AT ends, there is no addition of the AT game number in the AT. It controls to CZ at the time (when continuation condition is satisfied). In this case, in the advantageous period setting process, the upper limit number of times of CZ is determined, and the CZ game number counter is set to control again to CZ. This makes it possible to compensate for the fact that the number of AT games has not been added during AT.

  In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the gaming state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which gaming state is the next or subsequent game, CZ of the normal period and the advantageous period, AT of the advantageous period Output a status command that can identify which of the two. Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the state after the next time. When the advantageous period setting process is completed, the process proceeds to the bet number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processing of S100 to S700 for each game.

  <Effect control process>

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

  (Representation about the winning combination group)

  In the effect control process, when a winning type command capable of specifying the type of a winning combination group that has won in a winning combination is received, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of winning combination group. When a winning type command is received, for example, when receiving a winning type command of "bonus combination", an effect such as displaying an image such as "bonus confirmed!" On the liquid crystal display 27, or a winning type command capable of specifying "bell" Based on the display, an effect of displaying an image of “yellow balloon” of similar color to the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed. As a result, the player can advance the game while guessing the winning combination group which has won, 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 during AT is received, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is performed. Run. As a result, when any of "left bell 1" to "right bell 4" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure, and it becomes possible to win "bell" surely. In addition, when “normal RT” and AT are being performed, when “promotion replay” is won, “promotion replay” can be made to win and it can be made easy to control to “favorable RT”. In addition, during ART that is “at RT” and under AT, “Bell” can be won even when one of “Bell 1” to “Bell 4” is won. It can be reliably prevented from stopping and falling to "normal RT".

  (Directions related to various conditions)

  As described above, in the advantageous period-related process of S300, when a winning combination group capable of establishing each of a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined CZ ending condition, and a predetermined additional lottery condition is selected, the winning combination group is specified. Possible condition related commands are output to the sub control board 73.

  In the effect control process, the liquid crystal display 27 is displayed at the start of one game when it receives a condition related command that can specify the "single bell" or the "cherry role" that can establish a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition in a normal period. For example, a predetermined battle effect is started. In addition, when it is specified that it is CZ from the next game based on the state command output at the end of one game, after performing the effect that the allies win in the battle production, it notifies that it is controlled by CZ Perform the rush production to do.

  FIG. 11A shows an example of the rush effect. As shown in FIG. 11A, the liquid crystal display 27 displays a message informing the entry "Challenge zone entry!" And a message presenting a target such as "Avoid punk and aim for a bonus prize!" Ru. On the other hand, when it is specified that the next game is also a normal period, an effect in which the allies are defeated in the battle effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to effectively tell whether or not to be controlled to CZ, and it is possible to clearly notify the player whether or not to be controlled to CZ.

  In addition, in the effect control process, when receiving a condition related command that can specify a "bonus combination" or "normal replay 2" which can establish a predetermined CZ end condition during the CZ of the advantageous period, one game is started. An effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 27 an image capable of specifying a predetermined operation mode at time is executed. As described with reference to FIG. 10 (b), the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment avoids, as much as possible, the winning of “Normal Replay 2” related to the CZ end condition in which the average value of the number of AT games is small. In addition, the player has the game characteristic of expecting to be won by winning a "bonus combination" by the time the upper limit number of CZ is reached. For this reason, when the "bonus combination" is specified from the condition related command, the effect control process executes the effect of informing the symbol combination of the won "bonus combination". As a result, the player can grasp the pattern to aim for winning the "bonus part". On the other hand, when “normal replay 2” is specified from the condition related command, the effect control process executes an avoidance effect notifying of an operation mode for avoiding a winning of the won “normal replay 2”.

  FIG. 11B shows an example of the avoidance effect. As shown in FIG. 11B, the liquid crystal display 27 displays a message such as “Pinch! Right!” And a large left arrow image for making the operation from the right visually easy to understand. As a result, the player can know that the right first stop should be made, and if he / she does not make a mistake in the operation, the player can surely avoid “normal replay 2”.

  Further, in the effect control process, when a condition related command capable of specifying “unity bell”, “cherry role” or “promotional replay” capable of establishing a predetermined additional lottery condition during CZ of the advantageous period is received, At the start of the first game, an additional operation mode effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 27 an image capable of specifying an operation mode reverse to the avoidance effect is executed.

  FIG. 11C shows an example of the additional operation mode presentation when specifying the “cherry role” from the condition related command. As shown in FIG. 11C, together with a message such as “Chance! Aim for cherry from the left!”, A right-pointing elongated arrow image for making the operation from the left visually easy to understand is displayed. As a result, the player can know that the player should aim for the "cherry" symbol in the first left stop, and can know that the additional lottery has been performed depending on whether or not the "cherry" prize is won.

  Further, in the effect control process, the same effect as the additional operation mode effect is executed even when the condition related command capable of specifying the “simulated role” is received during the CZ of the advantageous period. Thereby, by performing the stop operation according to the additional operation mode effect, it becomes possible to grasp that the additional lottery is performed by winning in any of "BELL", "CHERRY" and "PROGEL REPLAY", and all are awarded. When it is not, it is possible to grasp that it is a false effect by the "simulation role" winning and the additional drawing has not been performed. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun of being able to confirm whether or not the player has made the addition according to the skill of the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition to the effects by the liquid crystal display 27 shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, the effect control process also performs effects by the speakers 31L and 31R and various lamps and LEDs.

  <Example of Effects Performed by Slot Machine 1>

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the slot machine 1 can be controlled during an advantageous period including CZ and AT, and as a CZ end condition, CZ regardless of the operation mode for the stop switches 21L to 21R of the player. The first end condition that is satisfied by reaching the upper limit number of times and the second or third end condition that is satisfied by the player's operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R. Control at AT. For this reason, it is possible to increase the value of CZ itself in the advantageous period. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game controlled by the CZ of the advantageous period.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10B, the slot machine 1 ends CZ when the first end condition is met, or CZ ends when the second or third end condition is met. Different AT game numbers are set as the subsequent AT's advantage. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to which end condition is satisfied in CZ of the advantageous period, and it is also possible to make the degree of advantage of AT controlled after CZ end different depending on the skill of the player. As a result, the interest of the game in CZ in the advantageous period can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the slot machine 1 is also provided with the upper limit number of times for the advantageous period, but after the first or third completion condition is satisfied and CZ is completed, Control from AT game to AT. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous so as to continue the advantageous period endlessly, and to give the player an excessive profit by being controlled to the advantageous period. In addition, even though CZ in the advantage period is over, AT does not start easily and reaches the upper limit number of advantage periods, causing the disadvantage that the AT ends with the advantage period. Can be prevented. In addition, after CZ is completed after the second end condition is satisfied, since the AT is controlled from the time it is shifted to the normal RT after the bonus is ended, the normal transition outcome is easily stopped after the bonus is ended. It is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the initial RT is not transferred to the normal RT or the disadvantage that the AT can not be started easily even after being transferred to the normal RT.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10B, the slot machine 1 provides the second end condition and the third end condition as CZ end conditions which are satisfied by the player's operation on the stop switches 21L to 21R. Depending on whether CZ ends when the end condition is satisfied or CZ ends when the third end condition is satisfied, the number of AT games different from one another is set as the subsequent AT advantage. For this reason, the degree of advantage of the AT after the end of CZ can be varied more finely depending on the skill of the player. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game in CZ during the advantageous period.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the slot machine 1 has the minimum number of AT games when CZ is ended when the first end condition regardless of the operation mode for the player's stop switches 21L to 21R is satisfied. The average value of the number of AT games is also larger than when it is established by the “Normal Replay 2” winning. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lowest advantage from being set as the advantage of the AT when the first end condition is satisfied regardless of the skill of the player. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in CZ in the advantageous period while giving a sense of security.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 10A, the CZ shift lottery condition is satisfied regardless of the player's operation mode. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the generation of a difference between players in the control to the CZ during the advantageous period, leading to inequity.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, the slot machine 1 can make the upper limit number of times corresponding to the CZ advantage different even when the same CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the upper limit number of times of CZ from becoming monotonous, and to improve the interest of the game during CZ.

  <Modification>

  It should be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is shown by the claim, and it is intended that the meaning of a claim and equality and all the changes within the range are included. Below, the change to embodiment is illustrated.

  In the above embodiment, although an example in which the advantageous operation mode is not notified even if the "pushing order bell" is won in the CZ has been described, the "pushing order bell" is won when the predetermined notification condition is satisfied even in the CZ. At times, the advantageous operation mode may be notified. In the above embodiment, an example in which CZ is always controlled to AT after the establishment of the first to third end conditions has been described. However, after another condition (the fourth end condition) is satisfied in CZ, It may not be controlled. The fourth end condition is, for example, as described above, in the case where the advantageous operation mode is notified at the time of “push order bell” winning even when the predetermined notification condition is satisfied even during the CZ, the predetermined condition is set during the CZ. The condition may be established as the notification condition is established and the advantageous operation mode is notified. Thereby, the flow of the game in the advantageous period can be provided in a plurality of patterns, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, an example has been described in which the upper limit number of times that is the CZ advantage is determined at the start of CZ. However, the upper limit number of times of CZ is not limited to this, and may be determined or changed ex post according to the progress of the game during CZ (for example, the result of the winning lot). For example, the upper limit number of times for CZ may be increased by winning the CZ game number by winning the "simulated role" in the CZ, and the CZ continues until the "simulated role" is won. The upper limit number of CZ may be determined at the time of winning. As a result, although the number of AT games is not set by the "simulation role", since the number of CZ games can be set, the value of the "simulation role" can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the continuation condition is satisfied even if the number of AT games becomes 0 during AT among the advantageous period, an example in which control to CZ is possible again has been described. . In addition, as the continuation condition, an example has been described which is established because there is no addition during AT. However, the continuation condition is not limited to this, and one that is established by the addition during AT, one that is established according to the presence / absence of addition during the advantageous period including CZ, and a continuation lottery is performed at the end of AT May be established by winning in the continuous lottery. Further, when the continuation condition is not provided and the number of AT games becomes 0 during AT among the advantageous period, the control is always performed during the normal period without being controlled again by the CZ. It is also good. This can prevent endless reciprocation between CZ and AT.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the AT's advantage (the number of AT games) is "the third end condition regarding the player's operation mode" <"the first operation regardless of the player's operation mode" Although an example in which the relation of "end condition" <"the second end condition concerning the player's operation mode" has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto, for example, when "the first end condition regardless of the player's operation mode" is satisfied. Is the highest advantage of AT. In this case, it is possible to provide a game feature in which the player's ability to avoid the establishment of the second and third end conditions is continued. In addition, the time at which the “first end condition regardless of the player's operation mode” is satisfied may be made the lowest as the AT's advantage. In this case, it is possible to provide a game feature in which the second or third end condition is satisfied depending on the skill of the player until the first end condition is satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, 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 AT game number lottery probability is different according to the established CZ end condition. Alternatively, one advantage (number of AT games) that is different for each CZ end condition may be determined, and one advantage may be uniquely identified according to the established CZ end condition. Thus, the processing load on the main CPU 61 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the first termination condition established by reaching the upper limit number of times of CZ is illustrated as the operation non-completion termination condition, but the operation non-completion termination condition is not limited to this, for example, winning by a predetermined lottery (for example, It is possible to draw in on the payline NL if it is won in the winning combination regardless of the conditions established by winning in the specific winning combination in the winning lottery or winning in the falling falling lottery) and the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R A condition established by winning a prize or a condition established by the passage of a predetermined time may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the end condition corresponding to the operation corresponding end condition is exemplified as the end condition established by the “bonus combination” winning or the “normal replay 2” winning, that is, the ending condition on the premise that the winning combination is won. However, the operation corresponding end conditions are not limited to those premised on winning in the role lottery, for example, the end game lottery is performed for each game in CZ, and the first game is right in the game won in the end game lottery It may not be satisfied when it is stopped, but may be a condition which is satisfied when it is stopped left or middle first, or may not be satisfied when it is stopped first every 10 games, but it may be satisfied when it is stopped first.

  In the above embodiment, an example of controlling to CZ from the next game when winning in CZ transition lottery is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, when a predetermined CZ control start condition is satisfied after winning in CZ transition lottery. It may be controlled. The predetermined CZ control start condition is, for example, a condition established by executing a game a predetermined number of times, a condition established by winning a predetermined combination by lottery, and the stop switches 21L to 21R operated in a predetermined operation mode. It may be a condition established by

  Although the above embodiment has described an example of controlling to AT from AT start timing after CZ end, the present invention is not limited to this, but when a predetermined AT control start condition is satisfied after CZ end and after AT start timing is reached. It may be controlled to AT. The predetermined AT control start condition is, for example, a condition established by executing a game a predetermined number of times after reaching the AT start timing, a condition satisfied by winning a predetermined combination by lottery, and a stop switch in a predetermined operation mode. It may be a condition that is established by operating 21L to 21R.

  In the above embodiment, the average value of the number of AT games that can be controlled is different as an example in which the degree of advantage of the second period is different. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Different AT proportions, which differ in the rate at which the advantageous operation mode is reported in the AT, and which differ in the type and number of winning combination groups to be notified of the advantageous mode in the AT (for example, In the AT after the 1 or 2 end condition is met, the push order bell or promotion replay is notified, while in the AT after the 3rd end condition is met, only the push order bell is notified) etc. It may be Thereby, the interest of the second period can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, as the operation mode for avoiding the winning of “normal replay 2”, the first avoidance mode in which the first middle stop or the first right stop is performed, and the left first stop even in the case of the first left stop About the example provided with the second avoidance aspect that the stop operation is performed at the timing when the part where "" is not arranged in the retractable range (for example, symbol position 19, symbol position 0 to 4 symbol position) is positioned in the middle stage explained. However, the operation mode for avoiding the winning of “normal replay 2” may be only the first avoidance mode, and conversely, may be only the second avoidance mode. Depending on how the avoidance mode is set, the difficulty level of the “normal replay 2” can be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the "Normal Replay 2" prize is won when avoiding the "Normal Replay 2" prize during the CZ, but when the "Normal Replay 2" prize is avoided during the CZ, for example, the additional lottery process is performed. The number of AT games may be added. In this case, the advantage of the AT is made different according to whether the operation mode in which the “normal replay 2” prize is avoided in the CZ is the first avoidance mode or the second avoidance mode (for example, different AT game The number may be increased. As a result, it is possible to provide an interest as to which operation mode to avoid “normal replay 2” in CZ, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which a benefit is not given by having the "promotion replay" winning during CZ and being controlled to "favorable RT", but the present invention is not limited thereto. A bonus may be given when the promotion replay is won and controlled to the "favorable RT". As a benefit in this case, for example, even if the player plays a game during "advantage RT", the number of CZ games may not be subtracted, and as a result, the number of CZ games may be added.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, an example is described in which different notification effects are executed when the CZ end condition is satisfied and when the additional drawing condition is satisfied in CZ. . However, the same notification effect (for example, displaying a message such as “It is a division of judgment!”) May be executed when the CZ end condition is satisfied and the additional lottery condition is satisfied in CZ. Thereby, when the notification effect is executed, the player selects whether the CZ end condition is satisfied first right stop or the additional lottery condition is satisfied left first stop. To improve the interest of the game. Further, when the CZ end condition is satisfied in CZ, any effect may not be executed. Thereby, the game can be progressed while having a sense of tension in the CZ, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, although the additional drawing condition has been described as an example established by winning in a predetermined winning combination group, the present invention is not limited to this, and a winning combination (for example, cherry, promotion replay) included in the winning combination group is won. It may be established by As a result, since the player's operation affects the addition, it is possible to further improve the interest in the operation.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the CZ shift lottery process is not executed even during a winning RT and a bonus even during a normal period, even if a predetermined CZ shift lottery condition is satisfied. However, during the bonus which is won by winning in a winning combination (for example, "individual bonus 1" to "individual bonus 64") during the normal period and the setting probability is not provided in the winning probability, a predetermined transition lottery The transition lottery process may be executed when the condition is satisfied. As a result, when it is decided to control to CZ of the advantageous period during the bonus, it is possible to control to the advantageous period after the end of the bonus, and it is possible to improve the player's sense of superiority.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the symbol combination of the "bonus combination" is notified when the "bonus combination" is won has been described. The timing to notify may be, for example, the timing at which a game has been played a predetermined number of times in the winning RT. Further, the predetermined number of times in this case may be a predetermined number of times (for example, 5), or may be determined by lottery from a plurality of types of times.

  Further, during CZ, the second ending condition with the highest degree of advantage is established by the "bonus combination" winning. Therefore, the timing at which the symbol combination of "bonus combination" is notified may be made earlier when CZ is in progress than when CZ is not in progress. For example, in the case where the predetermined number of times is a predetermined number, "5" is set as the predetermined number when CZ is not in progress, whereas "2" is set as the predetermined number when CZ is in progress. It may be When the predetermined number of times is determined by lottery, the average value determined as the predetermined number of times is drawn so as to be "5" when not in CZ, while it is determined as the predetermined number of times when in CZ. A lottery may be made so that the determined average value is "2". In addition, when winning the "bonus combination" while in the CZ, it may be to always notify the symbol combination of the "bonus combination" in the CZ, or until the Combo winning the "bonus combination" It may be continued. As a result, the "bonus combination" won during the CZ can be made easier to win during the CZ.

  In the above embodiment, CZ is illustrated as the first period and AT is illustrated as the second period, but the relationship between the first period and the second period is not limited to this. The first period is, for example, a period (normal mode) in which it is determined that AT control is to be performed with a predetermined probability in the AT lottery whether to control to AT or not, and 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 to control AT with high probability. The first period is, for example, a period (RTa) in which the winning probability of the replay part is determined to be a predetermined probability and continues until the game is executed a predetermined number of times or the transition is stopped, and the second period is It is a period controlled after executing the game a predetermined number of times in RTa, and controlled by stopping the transition outcome for a period (RTb) in which the probability of winning the replay player is determined to a specific probability higher than the predetermined probability. And the period (RTc) in which the winning probability of the replay player is determined to be a probability different from the specific probability.

  In the above embodiment, the combination, the combination of winning combinations, the object of the combination lottery, the determination value, the content of the reel control and the like have been described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, regardless of the operation timing, the promotion replay must be a symbol combination that can be drawn onto the pay line NL without fail, and a plurality of winning combination groups including the promotion replay are provided, and the correct procedure for winning each promotion replay is It is determined to be different, and during the AT, the correct procedure may be notified. Further, although the example in which the advantageous period setting process is performed at the game end timing during the game control process has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the advantageous period setting process may be performed at game start timing such as advantageous period related processing.

  Although the variable display part 13 demonstrates the example provided with three left variable display row 10L-the right variable display row 10R in the said embodiment, not only this but even if it is a game machine provided with one variable display row, The gaming machine may have four or more variable display rows. The operation corresponding end condition in the gaming machine having one variable display row is a condition established by the operation timing. In addition, although the variable display unit 13 is an example configured by the reels 11L to 11R, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or 7-segment LED. Further, although an example in which only one winning line is set for the variable display portion 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning 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 (3)

A gaming machine comprising display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and stop operation means for halting variable display, wherein a privilege can be given according to the symbols when the variable display is halted,
A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery for determining which combination of a plurality of combinations including a specific combination accompanied by the addition of a game value larger than the game value set as the number of bets for one game,
Stop control means for performing control of stopping the symbol according to the result of the lottery of the part and the operation of the stop operation means;
An advantageous period control means for controlling an advantageous period including the first period and the second period;
And an advantage setting means for setting an advantage of the second period,
The stop control means is a when the identification result including the specific role the role that those selected is determined as a result of the combination lottery by the combination lottery means, in an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specification result When the stop operation means is operated, control is performed to stop the symbols for winning the specific part,
The second period is a period during which it is possible to execute a notification effect that enables the user to specify an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specified result in the game in which the result of the part drawing is the specified result,
The ending condition of the first period is
An operation non-corresponding termination condition that is satisfied regardless of the operation mode of the stop operation means,
Including an operation corresponding end condition established according to the operation mode of the stop operation means,
When the termination condition of the first period is satisfied, the advantageous period control unit sets the second period regardless of whether the termination condition satisfied is the operation non-corresponding termination condition or the operation corresponding termination condition. Can be controlled,
The above-mentioned advantage setting means is controlled by the satisfaction of the end condition by setting a different degree of advantage depending on whether the satisfied end condition is the operation non-corresponding end condition or the operation corresponding end condition. A gaming machine, which varies the number of times the notification effect can be expected to be executed in a second period. The upper limit number of times a player can play a game in the advantageous period is predetermined.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the advantageous period control means is controllable from the next game to the second period when an ending condition of the first period is satisfied. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first period is a period in which the notification effect is not performed even if the game is the game in which the result of the part drawing is the specific result .

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