JP7120642B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among slot machines (so-called reel-type game machines), which is a type of game machine, there is a pattern combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" like the slot machine described in Patent Document 1. There is a case where a bonus combination is won when the is stopped on the active line. Further, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, a special replay is won when the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" stops on the active line. In Patent Document 1, the symbol combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” and the symbol combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” are the operation position (operation timing) that stops the rotation of the reel (rotating drum) ), the player may stop on the activated line and win a prize, or may not stop on the activated line and win a prize. That is, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, for example, when stopping the rotation of the reels at an operation position capable of stopping the symbol of "blue 7", "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" is displayed. The symbol combination will stop on the active line.

JP 2011-160844 A

By the way, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, although the player does not intend to, for example, the rotation of the reels is stopped at an operation position where the symbol "Blue 7" can be stopped. For example, there is a risk that the symbol combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" will stop on the active line. As a result, the symbol combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" stops on the active line even though the player does not intend to, and there is a possibility that the player loses interest in the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in interest.

A game machine for solving the above-mentioned problems includes three reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and three stop operation units corresponding to the respective reels. In a gaming machine in which symbol combinations are stopped immediately, a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery, a reel control means for controlling the rotation and stoppage of reels, a display means, a performance control means for controlling execution of a performance, and a normal performance. a performance state control means capable of controlling a performance state including a state and an advantageous performance state, and a symbol combination allowed to be stopped on the effective line in the winning lottery includes a specific symbol combination, When the specific symbol combination is allowed to stop on the effective line in the role lottery, the specific symbol combination is not stopped on the effective line in the variation game based on the lottery result of the role lottery. In this case, the specific symbol combination continues to be allowed to stop on the active line even in subsequent variable games, and when the specific symbol combination is allowed to stop on the active line. Even if there is, the specific symbol combination cannot be stopped on the effective line unless each of the stop operation parts is operated at least at a specific operation position, and the specific symbol combination cannot be stopped on the effective line. When the combination is stopped on the effective line, the advantage is higher than when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the effective line in the normal effect state, and is the advantageous effect state, When at least the specific symbol combination is allowed to stop on the activated line, if two reels out of three reels stop rotating, the two symbols stopped on the activated line do not move. When the symbols constitute the specific symbol combination, the final stop standby effect is not executed, the normal effect state is established, and at least when the specific symbol combination is allowed to stop on the effective line, When the rotation of two reels out of the three reels is stopped and the two symbols stopped on the activated line are symbols constituting the specific symbol combination, the final stop standby effect is executed, and the When the final stop standby effect is executed, the operation of the stop operation unit for stopping the rotation of the remaining one reel is invalidated for a predetermined period, and the final stop standby effect is executed. During part or all of the period during execution of the machine effect, the display means displays a specific image that suggests or notifies that the specific symbol combination may stop on the effective line, and the normal Before the variation game is performed a predetermined number of times after the final stop standby effect is executed in the effect state, and in the normal effect state, at least the specific symbol combination is stopped on the effective line. When one of the three reels is allowed to rotate and one symbol stopped on the activated line is a symbol that constitutes the specific symbol combination, The specific image is displayed on the display means, and when the specific image is displayed, a plurality of types of images including the specific image are displayed, and a part of the image is displayed. The gist is that at a later timing, an image different from the image that has already been displayed is displayed .

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the fall of interest can be suppressed.

The figure which shows the machine surface side of a slot machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing stop positions forming a valid line and stop positions forming an invalid line; Figure 4 shows an information panel; The figure which shows the pushing order of a stop button. The figure which shows a game state. The figure which shows production mode. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine; A flowchart showing a game progress main process. (a) and (b) are diagrams for explaining a case where a bonus combination is won. 4 is a flowchart showing stop confirmation processing; 4 is a flowchart showing sub-stop processing; The figure which shows an example of the display content of the production|presentation display apparatus when caution production|presentation is performed. The figure which shows an example of the execution mode of the final stop standby production|presentation and caution production|presentation.

An embodiment of a slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described below. In this specification, upward, downward, left, right, forward (front), and rearward directions refer to directions viewed from a player who plays a game on a slot machine.

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

The slot machine 10 has a front door 12 with a decorative lamp 13 capable of executing a light emitting effect of lighting, extinguishing or blinking a light emitter. The slot machine 10 has a front door 12 equipped with a speaker 14 capable of executing a sound production for outputting sounds such as sound effects, music, and voice. The slot machine 10 is provided with a performance display device 15 capable of executing a display performance of displaying an image simulating a character, letters, or the like on a front door 12.例文帳に追加As the effect display device 15, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like can be used. The effect display device 15 corresponds to display means. The slot machine 10 is provided with a substantially rectangular display window 12a on the front surface of the front door 12 and below the performance display device 15 so that the player can see through the inside of the machine.

The slot machine 10 has reel units 16 . The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a (first reel), a middle reel 16b (second reel), and a right reel 16c (third reel). The reels 16a-16c are spinning drums, also called drums. A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the reels 16a to 16c. Each of the reels 16a to 16c has a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a identifiable manner along its outer peripheral surface. The pattern rows are provided by winding a band-shaped translucent film (reel sheet) on which a plurality of patterns are printed along the longitudinal direction around the reels 16a to 16c. There are multiple types of patterns in the pattern. For example, the multiple types of designs include a cherry design imitating a cherry, a watermelon design imitating a watermelon, a bell design imitating a bell, a seven design imitating "7", and a bar design imitating the letters "BAR". and a replay pattern imitating the characters "REPLAY". Thus, the slot machine 10 has three reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged.

The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that rotates and stops the left reel 16a, an actuator that rotates and stops the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that rotates and stops the right reel 16c (all not shown). . A stepping motor, for example, can be used as an actuator for rotating and stopping the reels 16a to 16c. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the longitudinal direction independently of each other by actuators provided corresponding to them. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c are rotated, the symbol sequence (a plurality of types of symbols) visible through the display window 12a is varied, thereby executing a variation game. For example, the pattern row is changed by vertically scrolling the symbol row from top to bottom. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to rotate (operate) reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged to execute a variable game. The reel unit 16 also detects the rotational position of the left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 16a, the middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 16b, and the rotational position of the right reel 16c. (shown in FIG. 7).

As shown in FIG. 2, the display window 12a is configured so that the reels 16a to 16c stop rotating and the symbols stopped at the symbol stop positions can be visually recognized. Each of the reels 16a to 16c is provided with a symbol stop position for stopping the symbol so that the player can visually recognize the symbol through the display window 12a. Each of the reels 16a to 16c is provided with a plurality of symbol stop positions. On the left reel 16a, a first upper stop position A1 corresponding to the stop position of symbols visible in the upper position of the display window 12a, and a first stop position A1 corresponding to the stop position of symbols visible in the middle position of the display window 12a are provided. 1 middle stage stop position B1 and a first lower stage stop position C1 corresponding to the stop position of the pattern visible at the lower stage position of the display window 12a are set. Further, on the middle reel 16b, a second upper stop position A2 corresponding to the stop position of the pattern visible at the upper position of the display window 12a and a stop position of the pattern visible at the middle position of the display window 12a are provided. and a second lower stop position C2 corresponding to the stop position of the pattern visible at the lower position of the display window 12a. Similarly, the right reel 16c has a third upper stop position A3 corresponding to the stop position of the symbols visible in the upper position of the display window 12a, and a stop position of the symbols visible in the middle position of the display window 12a. A corresponding third intermediate stop position B3 and a third lower stop position C3 corresponding to the stop position of the pattern visible at the lower position of the display window 12a are set.

The first upper stop position A1, the second upper stop position A2, and the third upper stop position A3 among the stop positions of the pattern visible from the display window 12a are positioned on a straight line in the display window 12a. Further, among the stop positions of the symbols visible from the display window 12a, the first middle stop position B1, the second middle stop position B2 and the third middle stop position B3 are positioned on a straight line in the display window 12a. Similarly, the first lower stop position C1, the second lower stop position C2, and the third lower stop position C3 among the pattern stop positions visible from the display window 12a are positioned on a straight line in the display window 12a. Further, the upper stop positions A1 to A3, the middle stop positions B1 to B3, and the lower stop positions C1 to C3 are positioned in parallel.

Symbols each having a predetermined area are stopped at the stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3. When all the reels 16a to 16c are stopped rotating, the player can visually recognize nine symbols stopped at the respective stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3 from the display window 12a. can be done. It can also be understood that display positions are set in the display window 12a so that the symbols stopped at the respective stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3 can be visually recognized. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, nine symbols can be viewed through the display window 12a when all the reels stop rotating.

Then, in the slot machine 10, the stopped symbol combination can be determined as winning by combining one of the three stop positions of the upper, middle and lower stages set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. A valid stop position combination is set. This "effective stop position combination that allows the stopped symbol combination to be determined as winning" corresponds to the effective line YL. The activated line YL is also called a winning line.

In the slot machine 10, the first middle stop position B1, the second middle stop position B2, and the third middle stop position B3 constitute a valid line YL (combination of valid stop positions). In other words, the effective line YL is composed of the first intermediate stop position B1, the second intermediate stop position B2 and the third intermediate stop position B3. In this embodiment, the number of valid lines is "one". In the following description, the symbol stopping at each stop position forming the activated line YL may be referred to as "the symbol stops on the activated line YL". In the present embodiment, the effective line YL is a combination of stop positions located on a straight line, but may not be a combination of stop positions located on a straight line. A valid line YL may be configured by the middle stop position B2 and the third upper stop position A3.

In the following explanation, when the symbol combination stopped on the activated line YL is the symbol combination for which a prize is determined, it is defined as "winning". In the slot machine 10, when a symbol combination with a prize is won, the prize is given to the symbol combination. In this specification, the "symbol combination derived in the variable game" corresponds to a symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL in the variable game. Further, in this specification, "a symbol combination derived in a variable game" corresponds to nine symbol combinations visible from the display window 12a, including the symbol combination stopped on the activated line YL. On the other hand, stop positions other than valid stop positions can be said to be invalid stop positions. A combination of stop positions including an invalid stop position is an invalid combination of stop positions in which the stopped symbol combination cannot be determined to be a winning combination due to internal control. This "combination of stop positions including invalid stop positions that cannot be determined as a win for the stopped symbol combination" can be said to be an invalid line. In this way, in the slot machine 10, the symbol combination on the activated line YL is stopped by stopping the rotation of all the reels 16a to 16c.

In the slot machine 10, the following invalid lines ML1 to ML4 are examples of invalid lines formed by combinations of stop positions positioned on a straight line among a plurality of invalid lines. For example, the invalid line ML1 is composed of a first upper stop position A1, a second upper stop position A2 and a third upper stop position A3. The invalid line ML2 is composed of a first lower stop position C1, a second lower stop position C2 and a third lower stop position C3. The invalid line ML3 is composed of a first upper stop position A1, a second middle stop position B2 and a third lower stop position C3. The invalid line ML4 is composed of a first lower stop position C1, a second middle stop position B2 and a third upper stop position A3. Of the invalid lines ML1 to ML4, the invalid lines ML1 and ML2 correspond to "invalid lines that do not include valid stop positions", and the invalid lines ML3 and ML4 correspond to "invalid lines that include valid stop positions".

Thus, in the slot machine 10, nine symbols can be viewed through the display window 12a when all the reels stop rotating. In this embodiment, the symbol combination is derived from the display window 12a as the result deriving section by stopping the rotation of all the reels. In addition, since the nine symbols visible through the display window 12a include all the symbols stopped at the stop positions of the symbols forming the activated line YL, the symbol combination derived to the result deriving unit is It can also be regarded as a symbol combination derived on the effective line YL. As described above, in the present embodiment, the display window 12a makes it possible to visually recognize some of the plurality of types of symbols on the stopped reels.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 has a medal slot 17 in front of the front door 12 into which medals as game media are inserted. The slot machine 10 has a medal selector inside (not shown). The medal selector has an insertion sensor SE4 for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 7). The slot machine 10 has a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The bet button 18 is means for betting medals from credits stored internally in the slot machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as bet). The slot machine 10 has a settlement button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The settlement button 19 is a means operated when betting medals or credits internally stored in the slot machine 10 are refunded.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a start lever 20 as a start operation section on the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The start lever 20 is means for performing a start operation for starting the rotation of the reels 16a-16c. That is, acceptance of the start operation serves as a trigger for starting the variable game. Further, the operation of the start lever 20 for starting the rotation (movement) of the reels (starting the variable game) corresponds to the start operation, and in the slot machine 10, the variable game is started based on the start operation.

The slot machine 10 has a left stop button 21a (first stop operation section) on the front surface of the front door 12. As shown in FIG. The left stop button 21a corresponds to the left reel 16a, and is means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the left reel 16a. The slot machine 10 has a middle stop button 21b (second stop operation section) on the front surface of the front door 12. As shown in FIG. The middle stop button 21b corresponds to the middle reel 16b, and is means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the middle reel 16b. The slot machine 10 has a right stop button 21c (third stop operation section) on the front surface of the front door 12. As shown in FIG. The right stop button 21c corresponds to the right reel 16c, and is means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the right reel 16c. Thus, each stop button corresponds to each reel. In this embodiment, the stop buttons 21a to 21c each correspond to a stop operating section. In this way, the slot machine 10 has three stop operating units corresponding to each reel. The slot machine 10 is configured such that the rotation (operation) of the reels can be stopped when the stop button is operated. Further, the operation of the stop button for stopping the rotating (operating) reels corresponds to the stop operation, and in the slot machine 10, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the stop operation.

The slot machine 10 has a medal payout port 22 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The slot machine 10 also has a tray 23 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout port 22 . The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit (not shown) capable of paying out medals from the medal payout port 22 inside the machine. The medals inserted from the medal slot 17 pass through the medal selector and are stored in the hopper unit.

The slot machine 10 has a cross key JB on the front surface of a front door 12 that can be operated by a player. The cross key JB includes an up button UB, a right button RB, a down button DB and a left button LB. The slot machine 10 also has an information panel 30 on the front of the front door 12 that can display predetermined information.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the information panel 30 has an input possible display section 31 . The insertable display section 31 displays whether or not medals can be inserted by, for example, the lighting state of the light emitter. The information panel 30 has a replay display section 32 . The replay display unit 32 indicates whether or not the game is being replayed, for example, depending on the lighting state of the light emitter. The replay will be described later. The information panel 30 has a weight display section 33 . The wait display unit 33 indicates whether the wait time is in progress by, for example, the lighting state of the light emitter. The wait time is the shortest game time (minimum game time) set so that the number of variable games executed per unit time does not exceed a predetermined number of times. The information panel 30 has a status display section 34 . The status display unit 34 displays an error code or the like so that an error occurring in the slot machine 10 can be specified, for example.

The information panel 30 has a bet display section 35 . The bet display portion 35 is composed of a 1-bet display portion 35a, a 2-bet display portion 35b, and a 3-bet display portion 35c. The bet display unit 35 displays the number of bets (number of bets) by, for example, lighting states of the three display units 35a to 35c. The "number of bets" may also be referred to as the "number of bets." In this embodiment, when the number of bets is "1", only the 1-bet display portion 35a among the bet display portions 35a to 35c lights up. Further, when the number of bets is "2", the 1-bet display portion 35a and the 2-bet display portion 35b among the bet display portions 35a to 35c light up. Also, when the number of bets is "3", all of the bet display portions 35a to 35c light up.

The information panel 30 has a credit display section 36 . The credit display section 36 includes two 7-segment displays arranged side by side. The credit display section 36 displays the number of medals stored as credit inside the machine.

The information panel 30 has a payout display section 37 . The payout display section 37 includes two 7-segment displays arranged side by side. Thus, the payout display unit 37 can display a two-digit decimal number from 00 to 99 using the two displays 37a and 37b. In this embodiment, the 7-segment display capable of displaying the tens digit is used as the display 37a, and the 7-segment display capable of displaying the ones digit is used as the display 37b. In addition, the payout display unit 37 displays information (hereinafter referred to as payout information) regarding the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of a prize in the variable game. Note that the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winning in the variable game is not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout port 22, but the number of medals added to the credits. It can also be said that it is the number of medals given by the occurrence of winning.

Also, the payout display unit 37 displays information (hereinafter referred to as operation information) regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c during execution of the variable game. Thus, the payout display unit 37 that displays payout information is also used as a display unit that displays (notifies) operation information. In the present embodiment, the operation information corresponds to information regarding the operation mode of the stop operation section. Also, the "stop button pressing order" corresponds to the operation order of the stop operation unit.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the order of operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the order of pushing), the stop buttons for the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are pressed differently. As an order, there are a total of six types from the first push order to the sixth push order. For example, the first pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21a to 21c so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 16a→middle reel 16b→right reel 16c. In FIG. 4, when indicating the pressing order, the left stop button 21a is indicated as "left", the middle stop button 21b as "middle", and the right stop button 21c as "right". For example, the first pressing order is indicated as "left, middle, right." In addition, FIG. 4 shows reels whose rotation is stopped by the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. For example, in the case of the first push order, the rotation of the left reel 16a is stopped by the first stop operation, the rotation of the middle reel 16b is stopped by the second stop operation, and the rotation of the right reel 16c is stopped by the third stop operation. It is shown that.

The first pressing order “left, center, right” and the second pressing order, “left, right, center” correspond to the pressing order in which the left stop button 21a of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is operated first. Further, the third pressing order "middle left and right" and the fourth pressing order "middle right left" correspond to the pressing order in which the middle stop button 21b among the stop buttons 21a to 21c is operated first. Similarly, the fifth pressing order "right-left center" and the sixth pressing order "right-center left" correspond to the pressing order in which the right stop button 21c of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is operated first.

Next, the symbol combinations for which prizes are determined will be described. The symbol combination for which the prize is determined is also called a "Yaku". The symbol combinations (roles) for which prizes are determined include a symbol combination that determines a bonus game as a prize (bonus combination), a symbol combination that determines a payout of medals as a prize (payout combination), and a replay as a prize. There is a pattern combination (replay role). Replay is the ability to start the next variable game without having to wager any medals.

A bonus game state (bonus state) is provided as an award for the bonus combination. On the other hand, for the bonus combination, no payout of medals or replay is determined as a prize. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to generate a bonus game state as a special game state. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the bonus combination is won is referred to as a "bonus stop point". A bonus stop in the present embodiment is a symbol combination in which seven symbols are stopped at all of the stop positions B1 to B3 of the symbols forming the activated line YL. In this embodiment, the bonus stop number corresponds to the specific symbol combination, and the seven symbol corresponds to the symbols forming the specific symbol combination. As described above, in the present embodiment, the symbol combinations that are allowed to be stopped on the pay line YL in the combination lottery include bonus stop symbols as specific symbol combinations.

Payout combinations include, for example, a cherry combination, a watermelon combination, a bell combination, and a single combination. A predetermined number of medals (for example, two medals) are paid out as a prize for the cherry combination. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the cherry combination wins is referred to as a "cherry stop point". A predetermined number of medals (for example, 6 medals) are paid out as a prize for the watermelon combination. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the watermelon combination wins is referred to as a "watermelon stop point". A payout of a predetermined number of medals (for example, 8 medals) is determined as a prize for the Bell combination. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the bell combination wins is referred to as "bell stop point". A payout of a predetermined number of medals (for example, one medal) is determined as a prize for the one-piece combination. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the one-piece winning combination is won will be referred to as "bell spill stop point". In the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out does not mean the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout port 22, but includes the number of medals added as credits and awarded to the player. equivalent to the number of

Incidentally, the bell stop pattern in this embodiment is a symbol combination in which the bell pattern is stopped at all of the stop positions B1 to B3 of the symbols forming the activated line YL. In this embodiment, the bell stopping point corresponds to the special symbol combination. The bell stop eye as a special symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the bonus stop eye as a specific symbol combination. Also, the bell stop pattern is a symbol combination in which a medal is given as a prize by stopping on the activated line YL. As described above, in the slot machine 10, among the symbol combinations that can be stopped on the activated line YL, for symbol combinations that are different from the bonus stop number, a bell stop that pays out medals as a prize by stopping on the activated line YL is performed. I have eyes. That is, in the present embodiment, among the symbol combinations that can be stopped on the activated line, there is a special symbol combination in which a game medium is awarded as a prize by stopping on the activated line in a symbol combination that is different from the specific symbol combination. .

The replay role is also called a replay role. A replay is determined as a prize for the replay role. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line YL when the replay combination wins is referred to as a "replay stop point". The replay role includes, for example, a normal replay role and a promotion replay role. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line YL when the normal replay combination wins is referred to as a "normal replay stop point". Further, the symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line YL when the promotion replay combination wins is referred to as "promotion replay stop point". In the present embodiment, the promotion replay stopping symbols include a symbol combination in which bar symbols are stopped at all of the symbol stop positions B1 to B3 constituting the activated line YL.

As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control the game state. The game state of this embodiment includes a non-carry-over game state, a carry-over game state, and a bonus game state.
In the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is not won in a variable game in which a bonus combination is allowed to be won in a combination lottery, allowing a bonus combination to be won (winning a bonus combination) is carried over. In this embodiment, after the winning of the bonus combination is permitted in the combination lottery, the winning of the bonus combination continues to be permitted until the bonus combination is won. In the slot machine 10, after the winning of the bonus combination is permitted in the combination lottery, the winning of the bonus combination is continuously permitted from the next variable game. As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is allowed to stop the specific symbol combination on the active line in the role lottery, the specific symbol combination is stopped on the active line in the variable game based on the lottery result of the role lottery. If it is desired to stop, it continues to be allowed to stop the specific symbol combination on the active line in subsequent variable games.

In the slot machine 10, when the bonus combination is not won in the variation game in which the winning of the bonus combination is allowed in the non-carryover game state, that is, when the winning of the bonus combination is carried over, the slot machine 10 shifts to the carryover game state. Also, in the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is won, the game is shifted to a bonus game state. Thus, when the bonus stop number is stopped on the pay line YL, a bonus game state is generated. In the bonus game state, the winning probability of the payout combination in the combination lottery is higher than in the game states other than the bonus game state. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the bonus end condition is established in the bonus game state, the game state is shifted to the non-carryover game state. It is also said that winning a bonus combination is allowed in the combination lottery. In addition, it is said that winning of the bonus combination is carried over if the winning of the bonus combination continues to be permitted. In addition, the carryover gaming state is also referred to as "internal". On the other hand, the non-carry-over gaming state and the carry-over gaming state are also called "non-internal". In addition, when the carryover game state in which the winning of the bonus combination is continuously permitted in the game state other than the bonus game state is the carryover state, the non-carryover game state in which the winning of the bonus combination is not continuously permitted can be said to be the non-carryover state. By the way, the bonus game state is also called "in-accessory", and the game state other than the bonus game state is also called "in non-accessory".

As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control an effect mode (effect state). Production modes include normal mode, preparation mode, advantageous mode and bonus mode. In each production mode, mode identification information that can identify the production mode during stay (production mode under control) is notified. In the slot machine 10, for example, a different background image is displayed on the effect display device 15 for each type of effect mode, the decorative lamp 13 is caused to emit light in a different color for each effect mode, or a different background music is played for each effect mode. The mode identification information is notified by outputting it through the speaker 14 or the like. The normal mode, the preparation mode, and the advantageous mode are production modes that stay mainly when being controlled in the non-carryover game state or the carryover game state. Also, the bonus mode is mainly a production mode that stays when being controlled to the bonus game state.

In the slot machine 10, for example, a navigation effect (operation-related effect) for informing the operation mode (operation timing and operation order) of the stop button for stopping the symbol combination with the determined prize on the activated line YL is executed. . The navigation effect is also called an operation navigation effect (operation navigation) or a push order navigation effect (push order navigation). When the slot machine 10 is in the performance modes (preparation mode, advantage mode and bonus mode) other than the normal mode, the navigation performance is executed with more advantageous contents for the player than in the normal mode. High percentage. In particular, in the slot machine 10, when winning of the bell role is allowed in the advantageous mode or bonus mode, a navigation effect is executed to notify the pressing order for winning the bell role. When the winning of the bell role is permitted at a certain time, the navigation effect for notifying the pressing order for winning the bell role is not executed. In the present embodiment, the pressing order for winning the bell combination corresponds to an operation capable of obtaining a profit.

In the slot machine 10, when an advantageous transition condition is established in the normal mode, it transitions to the preparation mode. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the advantageous start condition is satisfied in the preparation mode, the game shifts to the advantageous mode. Also, in the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is won in the preparation mode, the game shifts to the bonus mode. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the advantageous end condition is established in the advantageous mode, the mode is shifted to the normal mode. Also, in the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is won in the advantageous mode, the mode is shifted to the bonus mode. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the bonus end condition is established in the bonus mode, the mode is shifted to the advantageous mode. Incidentally, the slot machine 10 does not shift to the bonus mode even if a bonus combination is won in the normal mode.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, in both the normal mode and the advantageous mode, when the bonus stop point is stopped on the activated line YL, the bonus game state is generated. It differs as to whether to shift to the bonus mode. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, when a bonus stop dot is stopped on the activated line YL in the normal mode, a bonus game state is generated, and a bell stop dot is stopped in the bonus game state. The pressing order of the stop buttons is not notified. That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the active line in the normal effect state, the bonus game state is generated, and the stop operation for stopping the special symbol combination is performed in the bonus game state. Operation order of parts is not notified. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the bonus stop number is stopped on the activated line YL in the advantageous mode, a bonus game state is generated, and a stop button is pressed to stop the bell stop number in the bonus game state. is announced. That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the advantageous effect state, the bonus game state is generated, and the special symbol combination is stopped in the bonus game state. The operation order of the operation units is notified.

In the slot machine 10, the maximum number of variable games (hereinafter referred to as ceiling number) is determined after the advantageous mode is terminated and shifted to the normal mode, that is, after the advantageous mode is terminated until the advantageous transition condition is established. . The ceiling count corresponds to the upper limit of the number of variable games required until the next advantageous transition condition is established.

The slot machine 10 is configured so that the brightness of the decoration lamp 13 can be adjusted. The slot machine 10 is configured so that the brightness of the decorative lamp 13 can be adjusted, but the brightness of the information panel 30 cannot be adjusted. In addition, the brightness of the backlight of the effect display device 15 may be configured to be non-adjustable or adjustable. Further, the brightness of the backlight that illuminates the reels 16a to 16c from inside may be configured to be non-adjustable or adjustable. In the present embodiment, "luminance" corresponds to light output intensity, "increasing luminance" corresponds to "increasing light intensity (emission intensity)", and "reducing luminance". corresponds to "reducing the light output intensity (emission intensity)". The slot machine 10 is configured such that brightness can be adjusted by operating an up button UB or a down button DB. In this embodiment, the upper button UB and the lower button DB correspond to operation means for adjusting the emission intensity (luminance). "Luminance adjustment" is sometimes referred to as "light amount adjustment" in conjunction with the term "volume".

Similarly, the slot machine 10 is configured so that the volume of sound output from the speaker 14 can be adjusted. The slot machine 10 is configured so that the volume of sounds related to effects can be adjusted, while the volume of sounds related to errors cannot be adjusted. In the present embodiment, "volume" corresponds to the output intensity of sound, "increasing the volume" corresponds to "increasing the output intensity of sound", and "reducing the volume" corresponds to " "Reduce the output intensity of". The slot machine 10 is configured such that the volume can be adjusted by operating the left button LB and the right button RB. In this embodiment, the left button LB and the right button RB correspond to operation means for volume adjustment. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the volume is adjusted, the speaker 14 may output a setting sound (hereinafter referred to as a volume adjustment sound) that can specify that the volume has been adjusted. The volume adjustment sound may vary in sound (for example, scale) according to the volume after adjustment. It should be noted that even when the brightness is adjusted, similarly to the case where the volume is adjusted, the speaker 14 may be configured to output a setting sound that can specify that the brightness has been adjusted. good. In this embodiment, the cross key JB or at least one of the buttons UB, RB, DB, and LB constituting the cross key JB corresponds to the adjustment operating means.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control section inside the machine. The main board 40 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processing. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control section inside the machine. The sub-board 41 performs predetermined processing based on the control information output by the main board 40 . For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 13 , a sound effect by the speaker 14 , and a display effect by the effect display device 15 . The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41 .

First, the main board 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, and a main RAM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program. The main ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. The main RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the slot machine 10 is operating. Information stored in the main RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. Information stored in the main RAM 40c includes information on credits and the like. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers by mounting a random number generation circuit on the main substrate 40, which updates the random number value every predetermined period. may be generated as a software random number by updating

The main board 40 is connected to the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and the insertion sensor SE4. The main CPU 40a is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4 via ports (not shown). The main board 40 is connected to actuators of the reels 16a to 16c. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown).

A bet button 18, a checkout button 19, a start lever 20 and stop buttons 21a to 21c are connected to the main board 40. FIG. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when the bet button 18, the checkout button 19, the start lever 20 and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated via ports (not shown). The information panel 30 is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Of the lottery tables stored in the main ROM 40b, the combination lottery table and the winning number used for the internal lottery for determining the winning number from among a plurality of winning numbers will now be described. The internal lottery for determining the winning number is a so-called role lottery. The winning number determined in the winning lottery is also called a condition device combination. Therefore, the role lottery can also be said to be a "condition device combination lottery". Hereinafter, "determining a predetermined winning number in a role lottery" may be expressed as "winning a predetermined winning number in a role lottery".

The winning number is control information that defines one or a plurality of symbol combinations as symbol combinations that can be derived (displayed) on the pay line YL. That is, the winning number is a conditional device identifier that defines one or a plurality of winning combinations in the variable game. The winning numbers in the slot machine 10 include, for example, a winning number that allows a bonus win, a winning number that allows a cherry win, a winning number that allows a watermelon win, and a winning number that allows a bell win. number, and a winning number that allows winning of a replay combination.

Among the winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell role, there are winning numbers that allow the winning of the single role in addition to the bell role. The winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell combination and the single combination include the winning numbers whose pressing order for winning the bell combination differs from that for winning the single combination. For example, among the winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell role and the one-piece role, the bell role wins when the stop buttons are operated in a predetermined pressing order, but the pressing order is different from the predetermined pressing order. When the stop button is operated in , there is a winning number that wins a one-piece role. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the stop button is operated in the order of pressing for winning the bell combination, at least when the bell combination is allowed to win, the stop number of the bell stops on the activated line YL. configured to be That is, in this embodiment, at least when the special symbol combination is permitted to be stopped on the effective line, the stop operation unit is operated in the operation sequence for stopping the special symbol combination on the effective line. , the special symbol combination is stopped on the active line.

Winning numbers that allow winning of a replay combination include winning numbers that allow winning of only a normal replay combination. In addition, among the winning numbers that allow the winning of the replay role, there are the winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal replay role and the promotion replay role. The winning numbers that allow the winning of the normal replay role and the promotion replay role have different winning numbers in the pressing order for winning the normal replay role and the pressing order for winning the promotion replay role. include. For example, among the winning numbers that allow winning of the normal replay role and the promotion replay role, when the stop button is operated in a predetermined pressing order, the promotion replay role wins, while the predetermined pressing order When the stop button is operated in a different pressing order, there is a winning number for which the normal replay role wins.

Hereinafter, the case where the lottery wins the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role will be referred to as "the case where the winning of the cherry role is permitted". Also, the case where the lottery wins the winning number that allows the winning of the role of watermelon is indicated as "the case where the winning of the role of watermelon is allowed". Similarly, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the bell role is won in the role lottery is indicated as "the case where the winning of the bell role is permitted". In addition, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the replaying role is won in the role lottery is indicated as "the case where the winning of the replaying role is allowed". In addition, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the normal re-playing role and the promotion re-playing role is won in the role lottery is indicated as "the case where the winning of the promotion re-playing role is permitted".

In the slot machine 10, the combination lottery tables include a first combination lottery table, a second combination lottery table, and a third combination lottery table. The first combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery when the non-carryover gaming state is controlled. The second combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery when the carryover game state is controlled. The third combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery when the bonus game state is set. In the combination lottery table, the value of the random number used for the combination lottery (hereinafter referred to as the combination lottery random number) is a value within the range that can be taken as the value of the combination lottery random number for the winning number that can be determined. A predetermined number of them are distributed from among the . In the 3rd combination lottery table, the random number for the combination lottery is set so as to increase the total probability of winning numbers that allow winning of the bell combination, compared to the 1st combination lottery table and the 2nd combination lottery table. values are distributed.

In the slot machine 10, when none of the winning numbers is won in the winning combination lottery (when the winning of the winning combination is not allowed), the lottery result of the winning combination lottery becomes "lost". Then, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost, the symbol combination with the prize determined based on the lottery result of the combination lottery is not drawn on the activated line YL. However, when the winning of the bonus combination is carried over and the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost, the carried over bonus combination can be awarded. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost when the winning of the bonus combination is carried over, the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the stop operation position capable of deriving the bonus stop number. , the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that a bonus stop number is derived. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost when the winning of the bonus combination is carried over, the stop button 21a is set to a stop operation position other than the stop operation position where the bonus stop number can be derived. . . . 21c are operated, the reels 16a-16c are stopped so that an undetermined winning streak is drawn. In other words, even if the winning of the bonus combination is allowed, the slot machine 10 does not operate the stop buttons 21a to 21c at the stop operation position where at least the bonus stop number can be derived. A bonus stop roll cannot be stopped. The stop operation position corresponds to the timing of operating the stop button. Further, in the present embodiment, the stop operation position at which the bonus stop number can be derived corresponds to a specific operation position. That is, in the present embodiment, even when it is permitted to stop the specific symbol combination on the activated line, the specified symbols are not displayed on the activated line unless each stop operation unit is operated at least at a specific operation position. It is configured so that the combination cannot be stopped.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-CPU 41a, a sub-ROM 41b, and a sub-RAM 41c. For example, the sub CPU 41a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub control program. The secondary ROM 41b stores a secondary control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The secondary ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 13. FIG. The secondary ROM 41b stores sound effect data relating to the sound effect in the speaker 14. FIG. The secondary ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect in the effect display device 15. FIG.

The sub-RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten as appropriate while the slot machine 10 is in operation. Information stored in the sub-RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generating circuit that updates the random number value every predetermined cycle on the sub board 41, and the sub CPU 41a generates the random number value every predetermined control cycle. may be generated as a software random number by updating

A decorative lamp 13 , a speaker 14 and an effect display device 15 are connected to the sub-board 41 . The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). A cross key JB is connected to the sub-board 41 . The secondary CPU 41a is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output when the up button UB, right button RB, down button DB, and left button LB are operated via ports (not shown).

Hereinafter, processing related to the variation game executed by the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 based on the main control program will be described.
First, based on FIG. 8, the game progress main processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.

In the game progress main process, the main CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start setting process, the main CPU 40a stores information about the game state of the slot machine 10, and erases or updates information in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 40c. Next, the main CPU 40a starts accepting bets on medals (step S102). Next, the main CPU 40a checks the gaming state (step S103). Further, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not it is time for a replay operation (step S104). The time of replay operation corresponds to the time when replay is provided. If it is not during the replay operation (step S104: NO), the main CPU 40a performs medal management processing for setting the number of bets in the current variation game (step S105). When the number of bets is set in step S105, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a number-of-bets setting command) that can specify that the number of bets has been set in the output buffer. It should be noted that the set bet number can also be specified from the bet amount setting command of the present embodiment. In step S105, when the detection signal from the bet button 18 is input, the main CPU 40a adds the number of bets stored in the main RAM 40c so that the number of bets stored in the main RAM 40c becomes the specified number of bets X, and subtract the credits stored in Further, in step S105, the main CPU 40a increases the number of bets by 1 when receiving a detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4. At this time, if the number of bets has reached the prescribed number of bets X, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the credits stored in the main RAM 40c to update the credits. Further, at this time, if the credits have reached the credit upper limit, the main CPU 40a drives the hopper unit and pays out one medal.

The main CPU 40a determines that the number of bets in the current variable game is equal to the specified number of bets X, which allows the start of the variable game, when the replay operation is activated (step S104: YES) or when the process of step S105 is completed. It is determined whether they match (step S106). When the replay operation is to be performed (step S104: YES), the main CPU 40a again sets the bet number in the previous variation game in the main RAM 40c as the bet number in the current variation game. By the way, even when the number of bets is set, the main RAM 40c stores information that can specify whether the game is to be replayed. You can specify when it is. In the present embodiment, the prescribed bet number X can also be said to be the number of bets required to play one variation game. In the slot machine 10, the prescribed number of bets X is not different between the bonus game state and the game state other than the bonus game state, and is the same. However, the prescribed number of bets X may differ between the bonus game state and the game state other than the bonus game state. In this case, the bonus game state can also be said to be a game state in which the prescribed number of bets X is different from the game states other than the bonus game state. In this way, when the prescribed bet number X is varied according to the gaming state, the main CPU 40a performs the process of step S106 using the prescribed bet number X according to the gaming state.

When the number of bets does not match the specified number of bets X (step S106: NO), the main CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. That is, in the process of step S106, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the variable game can be started. On the other hand, when the number of bets in the current variable game matches the prescribed number of bets X (step S106: YES), the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the start operation by the start lever 20 has been accepted (step S107). In the processing of step S107, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 20, and makes a negative determination when no operation signal is input from the start lever 20. FIG. If the start operation has not been received (step S107: NO), the main CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. On the other hand, if a start operation has been accepted (step S107: YES), the main CPU 40a performs game number subtraction processing (step S108). It should be noted that, when receiving the start operation, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the start of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as a variable game start command) in the output buffer. In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 40a refers to the value of the effect mode flag stored in the main RAM 40c and determines whether the current effect mode is the advantageous mode. If the mode is not the advantageous mode, the main CPU 40a ends the game number subtraction process. On the other hand, in the case of the advantageous mode, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of advantageous stays stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The number of remaining advantageous stays is the remaining number of variable games in which the player can stay in the advantageous mode. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the game number subtraction process.

After finishing the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 40a performs a winning lottery process for determining a winning number as a winning lottery (step S109). In the winning lottery process, the main CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning lottery random number. Further, the main CPU 40a refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main RAM 40c to identify the current game state. Then, the main CPU 40a selects a combination lottery table corresponding to the specified gaming state. Then, the main CPU 40a carries out a winning combination lottery by referring to the selected winning combination lottery table based on the value of the acquired combination lottery random number. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines a winning number to which the acquired combination lottery random number value is assigned. If the value of the random number for the role lottery is not assigned to a winning number that allows winning of a predetermined symbol combination, the lottery result of the role lottery will be "lost". In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs the winning lottery process, thereby realizing the function of the winning lottery means for performing the winning lottery.

In addition, in the combination lottery process, the main CPU 40a sets a bonus flag when a winning number that allows a bonus combination win is won when a bonus flag capable of specifying that the bonus combination is permitted is not set. do. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not newly set the bonus flag if the winning number that allows the winning of the bonus combination is won while the bonus flag has already been set (when the winning of the bonus combination is carried over). . In addition, in the winning lottery process, the main CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter referred to as winning information) that can specify the lottery result of the winning combination lottery in the main RAM 40c. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as winning information command) that can specify the lottery result of the combination lottery in the output buffer. Also, after storing the winning information command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a ends the combination lottery process and returns to the game progress main process.

After completing the winning lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs an advantageous lottery process (step S110). In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs an advantageous transition lottery process, a ceiling determination process, and an additional lottery process. In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs the advantageous transition lottery process, and after completing the advantageous transition lottery process, performs the ceiling determination process. Furthermore, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs the additional lottery process after finishing the ceiling determination process. Then, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 40a returns to the game progress main process after completing the additional lottery process.

In the advantageous shift lottery process, the main CPU 40a refers to the value of the effect mode flag and determines whether the current effect mode is the normal mode. If it is not the normal mode, the main CPU 40a terminates the advantage transition lottery process. On the other hand, if the mode is the normal mode, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the main RAM 40c stores information that can specify that the transition to the advantageous mode is permitted (hereinafter referred to as advantageous transition permission information). Then, when the advantageous shift allowance information is stored in the main RAM 40c, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous shift lottery process. On the other hand, when the advantageous transition allowance information is not stored in the main RAM 40c, the main CPU 40a conducts an advantageous transition lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. However, even in the normal mode, the main CPU 40a does not perform the advantageous transition lottery during the bonus game state. That is, in the slot machine 10, when a bonus winning combination is won in the normal mode and the state is shifted to the bonus game state, the advantageous transition lottery is not performed until the bonus game state ends, and the player receives benefits from the advantageous transition lottery. I can't do it.

The main CPU 40a of this embodiment, for example, acquires the value of the random number generated in the main board 40, refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number, and determines the value of the acquired random number. Accordingly, an advantageous transition lottery is conducted to determine whether to permit the transition to the advantageous mode or not to permit the transition to the advantageous mode. The probability that it is decided to allow the transition to the advantageous mode in the advantageous transition lottery differs according to the lottery result of the role lottery. Further, if it is not determined in the advantageous transition lottery that the transition to the advantageous mode is permitted, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, when it is determined in the advantageous transition lottery that the transition to the advantageous mode is permitted, the main CPU 40a stores advantageous transition permission information in the main RAM 40c. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as "advantage allowable command") that can specify that the transition to the advantageous mode has been determined, and terminates the advantageous transition lottery process.

In the ceiling determination process, the main CPU 40a refers to the value of the effect mode flag and determines whether the current effect mode is the normal mode. If the normal mode is not set, the main CPU 40a terminates the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, in the normal mode, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the normal execution count stored in the main RAM 40c, and updates the normal execution count. The normal execution count corresponds to the number of variable games executed in the normal mode without being controlled by the advantage mode or the bonus mode. Further, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of times of normal execution after updating has reached the ceiling number of times stored in the main RAM 40c. If the normal execution count has not reached the ceiling count, the main CPU 40a terminates the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, when the normal execution count reaches the ceiling count, the main CPU 40a stores the advantageous shift allowance information in the main RAM 40c. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the advantageous allowable command in the output buffer, and terminates the ceiling determination process. Thus, in the slot machine 10, at least when the number of normal executions including the number of variable games executed in the normal mode reaches the ceiling number, control to the advantageous mode is allowed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of specific games reaches the specific number of times, control to the advantageous effect state is permitted. Further, the number of specific games in this embodiment includes at least the number of variable games executed in the normal effect state.

In the additional lottery process, the main CPU 40a refers to the value of the effect mode flag and determines whether the current effect mode is the advantageous mode or the bonus mode. If the mode is not the advantageous mode or the bonus mode, the main CPU 40a ends the additional lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the advantageous mode or the bonus mode, the main CPU 40a performs an additional lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 40a of this embodiment, for example, acquires the value of the random number generated in the main board 40, refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number, and determines the value of the acquired random number. In response, an addition lottery is conducted to decide whether to add or not to add. In this embodiment, when it is determined to add, the number of times to add (so-called number of times to add) is also determined. The term "addition" as used herein means increasing the number of remaining advantageous stays, and corresponds to extending the period during which the advantageous mode is controlled. The "additional number of times" corresponds to the number of times the remaining number of advantageous stays is increased, that is, the number of times added to the remaining number of advantageous stays. When it is determined to be added in the addition lottery, the main CPU 40a adds the determined number of additions to the remaining number of advantageous stays stored in the main RAM 40c, and updates the remaining number of advantageous stays. Furthermore, when the main CPU 40a decides to add, that is, when the number of additions is determined, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as the number of additions command) capable of specifying the number of additions in the output buffer, and performs the addition lottery process. exit.

After finishing the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs instruction information determination process (step S111). In the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a is in the preparation mode, and when the winning number allowing the winning of the promoted re-game combination is won in the combination lottery, the main CPU 40a provides instruction information corresponding to the operation order for winning the promoted re-game combination. to decide. In addition, in the command information determination process, when the main CPU 40a is in the advantageous mode and wins a winning number that allows winning of the bell combination and the single combination in the combination lottery, the main CPU 40a corresponds to the operation sequence for winning the bell combination. Determine the instruction number. In addition, in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a corresponds to the operation sequence for winning the bell combination when the winning number allowing the winning of the bell combination and the one-piece combination is won in the combination lottery in the bonus mode. Determine the instruction number. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an instruction information command) that can specify the determined instruction information in the output buffer, ends the instruction information determination process, and returns to the game progress main process. The instruction information displayed on the payout display section 37 includes instruction information corresponding to each operation order (press order) of the first to sixth push orders. In addition, in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a refers to the value of the effect mode flag and identifies the current effect mode. After completing the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a performs an instruction information display process (step S112). When the instruction information is determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a controls the payout display section 37 so that the determined instruction information is displayed. If the instruction information is not determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a ends the instruction information display process and returns to the game progress main process.

Incidentally, in the instruction information determination process, when the main CPU 40a is in the normal mode and wins a winning number that allows winning of the bell combination and the single combination in the combination lottery, the main CPU 40a corresponds to the operation sequence for winning the bell combination. Instruction information for winning the bell combination is not displayed on the payout display section 37 without determining the instruction number. Further, in the instruction information determination process, when the main CPU 40a is in the normal mode and wins a winning number that allows winning of the bell combination and the single combination in the combination lottery, the main CPU 40a corresponds to the operation sequence for winning the bell combination. Since the instruction number is not determined and the instruction information command is not stored in the output buffer, the navigation effect, which will be described later, is not executed. That is, in the normal mode, it is difficult to win the bell role at least as compared to the advantage mode or the bonus mode, and an increase in medals cannot be expected.

After finishing the instruction information display process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest game time (wait time) has elapsed (step S113). If the shortest game time has not passed (step S113: NO), the main CPU 40a waits until the shortest game time has passed. If the shortest game time has passed (step S113: YES), the main CPU 40a sets the shortest game time (step S114). After that, the main CPU 40a controls the actuators of the reels 16a-16c so that the reels 16a-16c start rotating (step S115). In the slot machine 10, a variable game (game) is started by starting rotation of the reels 16a to 16c in step S115. In the processing of step S115, the main CPU 40a waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a-16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotation speed and the stop operation by the stop buttons 21a-21c can be accepted. When the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotation speed, the main CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a stop acceptance command) that can specify that a stop operation can be accepted to an output buffer. store in

Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c has been received (step S116). In the processing of step S116, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a detection signal is input from the stop button corresponding to the spinning reel, while inputting a detection signal from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If not, a negative determination is made. Further, in the process of step S116, the main CPU 40a makes a negative determination when a detection signal from the stop button corresponding to the reel that has already stopped is input. When a negative determination is made in step S116, the main CPU 40a waits until a detection signal is input from the stop button corresponding to the spinning reel.

On the other hand, if the determination in step S116 is affirmative, the main CPU 40a performs reel stop processing for stopping rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the detection signal is input (step S117). That is, the main CPU 40a controls the actuator with the stop operation as a trigger, and stops the symbols on the reel corresponding to the stop operation. More specifically, the main CPU 40a operates within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the lottery result of the role lottery and the operation mode (operation order and operation position (operation timing)) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. A symbol that can be stopped on the effective line YL is retrieved from the symbols positioned at . Then, the main CPU 40a controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped on the activated line YL. The main CPU 40a stops the symbol combination corresponding to the winning number and the operation mode of the stop button on the activated line YL by performing such reel stop control regarding the stop operation of the reels 16a to 16c. For example, the main CPU 40a determines that the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the stop operation position where the bonus stop number can be derived when the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost and the bonus flag is set. In this case, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that a bonus combination is won. Further, in the process of step S117, when the detection signal is input from the stop buttons 21a to 21c, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an operation command) capable of specifying the stop button that has input the detection signal to the output buffer. Store. From the operation command in this embodiment, it is configured such that the stopped symbol can be identified. Specifically, the operation command in the present embodiment is configured so as to be able to specify the symbol stopped at the stop position forming the active line YL among the stopped reels. For example, when the left stop button 21a is operated to stop the rotation of the left reel 16a and the bell pattern is stopped at the first intermediate stop position B1, the left stop button 21a is operated to rotate the left reel 16a. and that the bell pattern has stopped at the first middle stop position B1 are stored in the output buffer. Incidentally, the operation command in the present embodiment is configured to be able to specify not only the type of symbol but also the position of the symbol on the reel sheet (so-called symbol number). As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs the process of step S115 and the process of step S117, thereby realizing a function as reel control means for controlling rotation and stopping of the reels.

Subsequently, the main CPU 40a performs stop confirmation processing (step S118). Specific control in the stop confirmation process will be described later in detail. After finishing the stop confirmation process, the main CPU 40a determines whether all the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S119). When some of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S119: NO), the main CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S116. On the other hand, when all the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S119: YES), the main CPU 40a performs display symbol determination processing (step S120). In the display symbol determination process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the symbol combination (role) with a prize on the activated line YL is stopped, and whether the symbol combination (role) with a prize on the activated line YL is stopped. If there is, the type of the symbol combination is determined. Then, when the symbol combination for which the prize is determined is stopped, that is, when the winning combination is won, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a winning command) capable of specifying the winning combination in the output buffer. do. Further, in step S120, when the symbol combination for which the replay is determined as a prize on the activated line YL is stopped, the main CPU 40a sets the number of bets made in the current variation game as the number of bets again, Activate the replay (at the time of replay activation). As a result, the replay is awarded as a prize.

Subsequently, the main CPU 40a determines whether to pay out medals to the player (step S121). In the process of step S121, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the payout combination has been won, and makes a negative determination when the payout combination has not been won. If medals are to be paid out (step S121: YES), the main CPU 40a executes medal payout processing (step S122). In the medal payout process, the main CPU 40a increases the credits stored in the main RAM 40c by the number of medals to be paid out. At this time, if the credit upper limit (for example, 50) is exceeded, the main CPU 40a controls the hopper unit so that the number of medals exceeding the credit upper limit is paid out. Also, in the medal payout process, the main CPU 40a controls the payout display section 37 so that the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of a prize is displayed. By the way, if a symbol combination for which no prize is determined (for example, a missed stopping symbol) is stopped on the pay line YL, no prize is awarded.

When the main CPU 40a does not pay out medals (step S121: NO) and when the medal payout process (step S122) ends, the main CPU 40a performs end processing for ending one variation game (step S123). In the ending process, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the end of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as a variable game end command) in the output buffer. The variable game end command can also specify the presence or absence of winning and the winning combination. Also, in the ending process, the main CPU 40a performs a game state transition process and an effect state transition process.

First, the game state transition processing will be described.
In the game state transition process, the main CPU 40a updates the value of the game state flag according to the result of the lottery lottery, the current game state, and the symbol combination derived in the variable game (for example, the winning combination). transition state. The main CPU 40a refers to the game state flag to specify the current game state. When the value of the game state flag is updated, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a game state specifying command) indicating a game state that can be specified from the updated value in the output buffer.

Specifically, in the game state transition process, when the main CPU 40a is in the non-carry-over gaming state and the winning number allowing the winning of the bonus combination is won in the combination lottery, but the bonus combination is not won, the main CPU 40a enters the carry-over gaming state. is set in the game state flag. It should be noted that the main CPU 40a may set the game state flag to a value that can specify the carryover game state when the bonus flag is set. Further, when the bonus combination is won, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the bonus game state to the game state flag. Furthermore, the main CPU 40a cancels the setting of the bonus flag. Further, while the game state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the bonus game state, that is, during the bonus game state, the main CPU 40a counts the number of medals paid out in the bonus game state. When the number of medals paid out in the bonus game state exceeds a predetermined ending number (for example, 97), the main CPU 40a sets the game state flag to a value capable of specifying the non-carryover game state. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the bonus end condition is established when the number of medals paid out in the bonus game state exceeds the predetermined end number.

Next, the effect state transition processing will be described.
In the effect state transition process, the main CPU 40a updates the value of the effect mode flag and shifts the effect mode. Note that the main CPU 40a refers to the effect mode flag to identify the current effect mode. When the value of the effect mode flag is updated, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as effect mode designation command) that instructs an effect mode that can be specified from the updated value.

Specifically, in the effect state transition process, the main CPU 40a sets the number of indications in the main RAM 40c when advantageous transition allowance information is stored in the main RAM 40c in the normal mode. For example, 8 times, 12 times, 32 times, and the like are set as the number of precursors. When the number of precursors is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of precursors and updates the number of precursors. Also, when the number of indications after the update reaches 0, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the preparation mode to the effect mode flag. In this way, when the advantageous shift allowance information is stored and the number of precursors reaches 0, the advantageous shift condition is established.

In the preparation mode, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the advantageous mode to the effect mode flag when the promotion replay combination wins. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores "30 times" in the main RAM 40c as the number of remaining advantageous stays. The number of remaining advantageous stays stored in the main RAM 40c when transitioning from the preparation mode to the advantageous mode may not be a predetermined number, but may be, for example, a number determined by lottery. In this way, when the promotion replay combination wins in the preparation mode, the advantageous start condition is established.

In the advantageous mode, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of advantageous stays stored in the main RAM 40c each time a variation game is played to update the number of advantageous stays. Then, when the number of advantageous stays reaches 0, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the normal mode to the effect state flag in the effect state transition process. In this way, when the number of advantageous stays reaches 0 in the advantageous mode, the advantageous termination condition is established.

Further, in the preparation mode or the advantage mode, when the bonus combination is won, the main CPU 40a sets the effect mode flag to a value that can specify the bonus mode. Incidentally, when a bonus combination is won in the preparation mode and the game is shifted to the bonus mode, the main CPU 40a stores "30 times" as the number of remaining advantageous stays in the main RAM 40c. Incidentally, in the bonus mode, even if a variable game is played, the number of advantageous stays is not subtracted. Also, when a bonus combination is won in the normal mode, the normal mode continues without shifting to the bonus mode. That is, the slot machine 10 does not shift to the bonus mode even if a bonus combination is won in the normal mode. In the bonus mode, the main CPU 40a sets the effect mode flag to a value that can specify the advantageous mode when the bonus end condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the normal mode corresponds to the normal effect state, and the advantageous mode corresponds to the advantageous effect state. By controlling the effect mode including these effect modes by the main CPU 40a, the function as effect state control means capable of controlling the effect state including the normal effect state and the advantageous effect state is realized.

Further, when the value of the effect mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the normal mode, the main CPU 40a determines the ceiling number of times. Also, after determining the ceiling number, the main CPU 40a updates the ceiling number stored in the main RAM 40c. Also, when the ceiling count is determined, the main CPU 40a initializes the normal execution count. The number of ceiling times is determined when shifting to the normal mode after being controlled in the advantageous mode. Therefore, it can be seen that among the conditions for initializing the number of normal executions, there is an initialization condition that is met when control is performed in the advantageous mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the initialization condition for initializing the specific number of games includes a first initialization condition that is met when the advantageous effect state is controlled.

Also, in the normal mode, the main CPU 40a initializes the number of normal executions when a bonus combination is won. That is, in the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is won in the normal mode, the number of normal executions is initialized. Thus, it can be seen that among the conditions for initializing the number of times of normal execution, there is an initialization condition that is met when a bonus combination is won in the normal mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the initialization condition for initializing the specific number of games includes a second initialization condition that is met when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the active line in the normal effect state. .

After completing the ending process, the main CPU 40a ends the game progress main process related to the execution of one variation game, and returns to the process of step S101 again. As described above, in the slot machine 10, rotation of all the reels is started in response to the start operation, and rotation of the reels is stopped in response to the stop operation.

In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a may perform settlement processing separately from the game progress main processing. The main CPU 40a performs settlement processing when a detection signal is input from the settlement button 19 as a trigger. Note that the main CPU 40a does not perform settlement processing even if a detection signal is input from the settlement button 19 during the period during which the processing of steps S108 to S123 is being performed in the game progress main processing. That is, the period during which the settlement process can be performed (hereinafter referred to as the settlement process-enabled period) is the period during which the main CPU 40a performs the processes of steps S101 to S107 in the main game progress process. During the settlement processing enabled period, the main CPU 40a performs settlement processing when the detection signal from the settlement button 19 is input when the credit is 1 or more (that is, when there is credit). Also, during the settlement processing possible period, the main CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from the settlement button 19 when the number of bets is 1 or more even when the credit is 0 (that is, when there is no credit). Triggered by, the settlement process is performed. However, when the number of bets here is 1 or more, it is premised that the number of bets is not set when a replay is awarded. It should be noted that even when the number of bets is 1 or more after the replay is awarded, if the credit is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a performs settlement processing upon input of a detection signal from the settlement button 19. I do.

In the settlement process, when the number of credits stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a controls the hopper unit to pay out (settle) the number of medals stored as the credit. Also, in the settlement process, the main CPU 40a controls the hopper unit to pay out (settle) the number of medals set as the number of bets when the number of bets is 1 or more, and not during replay operation. . However, when the replay is activated, the main CPU 40a does not control the hopper unit to pay out the number of medals set as the number of bets, and if the credit is 1 or more, it is stored as the credit. The hopper unit is controlled so that only the number of medals set is paid out. In this way, the number of medals set as the number of bets is not settled during the replay operation. Further, when performing the settlement process, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as settlement command) that can specify that the settlement process is to be performed in the output buffer.

Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 based on the sub control program will be described.
When various control information such as a variable game start command and a winning command are input, the sub CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 so that various effects are executed based on the contents instructed by the control information. at least one of

The sub CPU 41a updates the game state information stored in the sub RAM 41c when the game state designation command is input. At this time, the secondary CPU 41a updates the game state information to indicate a game state that can be specified from the game state designation command. Further, the sub CPU 41a updates the effect mode information stored in the sub RAM 41c when the effect mode designation command is input. At this time, the secondary CPU 41a updates the effect mode information indicating the effect mode that can be specified from the effect mode designation command.

When the sub CPU 41a receives the number-of-bets setting command, the sub CPU 41a controls to an effect mode that can be specified from the effect mode information. By the way, after the replay combination is won, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the variable game start command, the secondary CPU 41a controls to the effect mode that can be specified from the effect mode information. For example, when controlling to the normal mode, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that the background image in the normal mode is displayed, controls the decorative lamp 13 to emit light in the normal mode light color, and controls the normal mode. The speaker 14 is controlled so that the background music in the mode is output, and the normal mode is controlled.

Further, when an instruction information command is input, the sub CPU 41a executes a navigation effect that notifies instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 41a performs control related to the navigation effect based on the winning information command and the instruction information command. For example, the navigation effect may be an effect of displaying a navigation image in the display area above each of the stop buttons 21a to 21c in the effect display device 15. FIG. The navigation image may include a number that can specify the order of operation. In the display area above the left stop button 21a in the effect display device 15, a navigation image including a number that can specify the number of times the stop button 21a is operated is displayed. In addition, in the display area above the middle stop button 21b in the effect display device 15, a navigation image including numbers that can specify the number of times the stop button 21b is operated is displayed. Similarly, in the display area above the right stop button 21c in the effect display device 15, a navigation image including a number that can specify the number to operate the stop button 21c is displayed. By executing the navigation effect as described above, it is possible to notify the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c.

Next, control related to brightness adjustment and volume adjustment performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-RAM 41c stores information (hereinafter referred to as luminance information) that can specify the level of luminance that is set among the levels that can be set as luminance. Then, the sub CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp 13 so as to execute the light emission effect at a level of luminance that can be specified from the luminance information. Further, when a detection signal is input from the upper button UB, and the level of luminance that can be specified from the luminance information does not reach the upper limit, the sub CPU 41a increases the level of luminance by one, and Update the brightness step with identifiable brightness information. Similarly, when the sub CPU 41a receives a detection signal from the down button DB and the level of luminance that can be specified from the luminance information has not reached the lower limit, the sub CPU 41a decreases the level of luminance by one, and to identifiable luminance information.

The sub-RAM 41c also stores information (hereinafter referred to as volume information) that can specify the level of volume that is set among the levels that can be set as the volume. Then, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker 14 so as to execute sound production at a level of volume that can be specified from the volume information. When the detection signal from the right button RB is input and the level of volume that can be specified from the volume information does not reach the upper limit, the secondary CPU 41a increases the level of volume by one, and Update the volume steps with identifiable volume information. Similarly, when a detection signal is input from the left button LB and the level of volume that can be specified from the volume information has not reached the lower limit, the secondary CPU 41a decreases the level of volume by one, update the volume level of the to the identifiable volume information. Also, when the volume information is updated, the secondary CPU 41a controls the speaker 14 so as to output the volume adjustment sound.

Here, based on FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b), in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a bonus combination is won in the normal mode, and when the preparation mode or the advantage mode is selected, a bonus combination is won. A case where a role wins a prize will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), in the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is won in the normal mode, the game state becomes the bonus game state, but the production mode does not shift to the bonus mode, and the normal mode is entered. will continue. At this time, in the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is won in the normal mode, the number of normal executions is initialized. That is, even if the variable game is played several times in the normal mode and the difference between the number of normal executions and the ceiling number is reduced, when a bonus combination is won in the normal mode, the number of normal executions is initialized. Even the difference between the normal execution count and the ceiling count is initialized. Furthermore, even if the game state becomes the bonus game state by winning the bonus combination in the normal mode, and the winning of the payout combination becomes easier to be accepted, for example, winning of the bell combination and the one-piece combination is allowed in the combination lottery. Even if the number is won, the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for winning the bell combination is not reported. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, even if a bonus combination is won in the normal mode and the game state becomes the bonus game state, it cannot be expected that the number of medals increases before and after the bonus game state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, when a bonus winning combination is won in the normal mode and the bonus game state is entered, the advantageous shift lottery is not performed until the bonus game state ends. That is, in the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is won in the normal mode and the bonus game state is entered, the transition to the advantageous mode is restricted until the bonus game state ends. becomes.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9(b), in the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is won in the preparation mode or the advantage mode, the game state becomes a bonus game state, and the effect mode is also a bonus game state. switch to mode. As a result, in the slot machine, when a bonus combination is won in the preparation mode or the advantage mode and the bonus game state is entered, the payout combination is more likely to be won. In addition to this, in the slot machine 10, by shifting to the bonus mode, for example, a stop for winning the bell role when winning the winning number that allows the winning of the bell role and the single role in the role lottery is performed. The operation order of the buttons 21a to 21c is notified. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is won in the preparation mode or the advantage mode, and the game state becomes the bonus game state, the mode is shifted to the bonus mode, and it is expected that the number of medals increases before and after the bonus game state. can.

In the slot machine 10, when the bonus stop roll is stopped on the pay line YL in the preparation mode or the advantage mode, the advantage is higher than when the bonus stop roll is stopped on the pay line YL in the normal mode. high. That is, in this embodiment, when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the effective line in the advantageous effect state, the advantage is higher than when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the effective line in the normal effect state. high.

As described above, even if the slot machine 10 is allowed to win a bonus combination in the normal mode, it is conceivable that there are players who are reluctant to win a bonus combination.

In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, by executing the final stop standby effect, winning of a bonus combination in the normal mode is suppressed. The control related to the execution of the final stop standby effect is executed in the stop confirmation process of step S118.

The stop confirmation process in step S118 will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the stop confirmation process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the mode is the normal mode (step S201). If it is not the normal mode (step S201: NO), the main CPU 40a ends the stop confirmation process and returns to the game progress main process. On the other hand, if it is the normal mode (step S201: YES), the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of stopped reels is two (step S202). Then, if the number of stopped reels is not two (step S202: NO), the main CPU 40a ends the stop confirmation process and returns to the game progress main process. On the other hand, if the number of stopped reels is two (step S202: YES), the main CPU 40a determines whether the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols (step S203). ). Specifically, in step S203, when the left reel 16a and the middle reel 16b are stopped, the main CPU 40a determines that both symbols stopped at the first middle stop position B1 and the second middle stop position B2 are seven symbols. Determine if there is Further, in step S203, when the left reel 16a and the right reel 16c are stopped, the main CPU 40a determines whether both the symbols stopped at the first intermediate stop position B1 and the third intermediate stop position B3 are seven symbols. judge. Similarly, in step S203, when the middle reel 16b and the right reel 16c are stopped, the main CPU 40a determines that both the symbols stopped at the second middle stop position B2 and the third middle stop position B3 are seven symbols. determine whether

Then, when the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are not seven symbols (step S203: NO), the main CPU 40a ends the stop confirmation process and returns to the game progress main process. On the other hand, when the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols (step S203: YES), the main CPU 40a performs final stop standby effect processing (step S204). In the final stop standby effect process, the main CPU 40a measures a predetermined standby time (for example, 5 seconds) and executes the final stop standby effect. The slot machine 10 is configured so that the volume and brightness can be adjusted, but the waiting time cannot be adjusted. In addition, in the final stop standby effect process, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a final stop standby command) that can specify that the final stop standby effect has been executed in the output buffer. Also, after measuring the waiting time in the final stop standby effect processing, that is, after performing the final stop standby effect processing, the main CPU 40a ends the stop confirmation processing and returns to the game progress main processing.

As described above, the slot machine 10 is in the normal mode (step S201: YES), the two reels are stopped (step S202: YES), and the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols. When (step S203: YES), the final stop standby effect process is performed, and the final stop standby effect is executed. At this time, regardless of whether or not the winning of the bonus combination is allowed, the final stop standby effect is executed. That is, when the slot machine 10 is in the normal mode and at least the winning of the bonus combination is allowed, the two reels are stopped and the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are the seven symbols. When, the final stop standby production is executed. On the other hand, when it is in the advantageous mode (step S201: NO), even if two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols, the final stop standby effect processing is performed even if the two reels are stopped. and the final stop standby effect is not executed. At this time, the final stop standby effect is not executed regardless of whether the winning of the bonus combination is permitted. That is, when the slot machine 10 is in the advantageous mode and at least the winning of the bonus combination is permitted, the two reels are stopped, and the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are the seven symbols. When, the final stop standby effect is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, in the advantageous effect state, when at least the specific symbol combination is allowed to stop on the activated line, when two of the three reels stop rotating, the activated line is displayed. When the two symbols stopped above are symbols constituting a specific symbol combination, the final stop standby effect is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal effect state, when at least the specific symbol combination is allowed to stop on the activated line, when two reels out of the three reels stop rotating, the activated line is activated. When the two symbols stopped above are symbols constituting a specific symbol combination, a final stop standby effect is executed.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when the final stop standby effect processing of step S204 in the stop confirmation processing is executed, the game progress main processing does not proceed until the predetermined standby time elapses. Specifically, until a predetermined waiting time elapses in the final stop standby process, the process does not proceed to step S116 in the game progress main process, so the reel stop process (step S117) is not performed, and one remaining rotation You cannot stop reels that are stuck. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the final stop standby process is performed and the final stop standby effect is executed, a stop for stopping the rotation of the remaining one reel is performed for a predetermined period until the predetermined standby time elapses. Button operation is disabled. That is, in the present embodiment, when the final stop standby effect is executed, the operation of the stop operation unit for stopping the rotation of the remaining one reel is disabled for a predetermined period. With the configuration as described above, when two seven symbols constituting a bonus stop dot are stopped on the activated line YL, one remaining symbol remains without thinking while maintaining the momentum of operating the two stop buttons. As a result of operating one stop button, it is possible to prevent the bonus stop number from stopping on the activated line YL and winning a bonus combination. In addition, since the final stop standby effect process is a process that does not progress the game progress main process, it can be regarded as a so-called freeze effect.

Incidentally, the "waiting time" in the slot machine 10 is the time stored in the main ROM 40b, and is an unadjustable time. That is, in the slot machine 10, for example, even if the cross key JB is operated, the "waiting time" cannot be adjusted. In this embodiment, the standby time corresponds to the time during which the operation of the stop button is invalidated, and corresponds to the execution strength of the final stop standby effect. In this embodiment, the intensity of execution of the final stop and standby effect cannot be adjusted by operating the adjustment operating means.

In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the caution effect is executed to prevent a bonus combination from being won in the normal mode. In addition, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when two seven symbols constituting a bonus stop point are stopped on the activated line YL in any effect mode, a tenpai sound (listening tile sound) is emitted from the speaker 14. configured to be output. In this embodiment, the tenpai sound corresponds to the special effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the output of the tenpai sound from the speaker 14 corresponds to the execution of the special effect. By the way, the tenpai sound is a sound to be adjusted in volume. That is, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume of the tenpai sound by adjusting the volume. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution strength of the special effect can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operating means. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution intensity of the final stop and standby effect cannot be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means, while the execution intensity of the special effect can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means.

Note that when the final stop standby effect is executed, the operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is invalidated, and even if the tenpai sound is terminated, the tenpai sound is output. The operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c will not be invalidated due to this. In other words, even if a tenpai sound is output, an event such as the stagnation of the game progress due to the output of the tenpai sound does not occur. On the other hand, when the final stop and standby effect is executed, an event such as a decrease in progress of the game may occur. Therefore, the execution of the final stop and standby effect has a greater influence on the progress of the game than the output of the tenpai sound. For this reason, the intensity (effect intensity) as the effect of the final stop standby effect is higher than the intensity (effect intensity) as the effect of outputting the tenpai sound. That is, in this embodiment, the effect intensity of the final stop standby effect is higher than the effect intensity of the special effect.

Here, the control regarding the attention effect and the tenpai sound will be described together with an example of the display contents of the effect display device 15 when the attention effect is executed. The control related to the execution of the caution effect and the tenpai sound is executed in the sub-stop process performed by the sub-CPU 41a.

The sub stop processing will be described below with reference to FIG. 11 .
In the sub stop process, the sub CPU 41a determines whether the normal mode is set (step S201). If it is the normal mode (step S301: YES), the secondary CPU 41a determines whether the number of stopped reels is one (step S302). Then, when the number of stopped reels is one (step S302: YES), the secondary CPU 41a determines whether it is within the caution period (step S303). In the process of step S303, the secondary CPU 41a determines whether or not it is within a period from the execution of the attention calling process, which will be described later, to the execution of the variable game a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). Determine whether it is within the period. The sub-RAM 41c stores information (hereinafter referred to as caution period information) that can specify the number of variable games that have been executed after execution of attention calling processing, which will be described later. Then, the secondary CPU 41a performs the process of step S303 based on the attention period information stored in the secondary RAM 41c.

Then, if it is not within the caution period (step S303: NO), the sub CPU 41a ends the sub stop processing. On the other hand, if it is within the caution period (step S303: YES), the sub CPU 41a determines whether one symbol stopped on the activated line YL is a seven symbol (step S304). In the processing of step S304, the sub CPU 41a determines whether the symbol stopped at the stop position forming the activated line YL is a seven symbol, based on the operation command input after the variable game is started. If one symbol stopped on the activated line YL is not a seven symbol (step S304: NO), the sub CPU 41a ends the sub stop process. On the other hand, if one symbol stopped on the activated line YL is a seven symbol (step S304: YES), the sub CPU 41a performs attention calling processing (step S305).

In the attention calling process, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the attention effect. Specifically, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 to display the first image G1 and the second image G2 and execute the attention effect. Then, after ending the attention calling process, the sub CPU 41a ends the sub stop process.

As shown in FIG. 12, the first image G1 is an image suggesting or reporting a bonus stop. The first image G1 in this embodiment corresponds to an image suggesting or notifying a specific symbol combination. In addition, the second image G2 is an image that suggests or notifies that the bonus stop may be stopped on the pay line YL. Specifically, the second image G2 includes an image imitating a triangular figure with an exclamation point, and calls the player's attention. The second image G2 in this embodiment corresponds to a specific image that suggests or notifies that the specific symbol combination may stop on the pay line. Note that the caution effect executed by performing the attention calling process continues to be executed at least until all the reels 16a to 16c stop rotating. That is, when the first image G1 and the second image G2 are displayed on the effect display device 15, the first image G1 and the second image G2 are displayed as the effect until at least all the reels 16a to 16c stop rotating. It remains displayed on device 15 . Also, the first image G1 is displayed on the effect display device 15 at a position partially overlapping with the second image G2 with priority over the second image G2.

In addition, in the caution calling process, the sub CPU 41a sets 0 as the number of fluctuation games that can be specified from the caution period information stored in the sub RAM 41c, and initializes the caution period information. In the normal mode, the secondary CPU 41a adds 1 to the number of variable games that can be specified from the attention period information each time a variation game is played, and updates the attention period information. Then, in step S303, the secondary CPU 41a can determine whether the caution period is in effect by determining whether the number of variable games that can be specified from the caution period information is equal to or less than the caution period.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, in the normal mode, the three reels 16a to 16c are in the normal mode before the game with the number of cautions is executed after the final stop standby effect is executed. When one of the reels is stopped and one symbol stopped on the activated line YL is a seven symbol, attention performance is executed. That is, the slot machine 10 is in the normal mode and before the game with a variable number of cautions is executed after the final stop standby effect is executed, and one of the three reels 16a to 16c is stopped. In this case, when one symbol stopped on the activated line YL is a seven symbol, the effect display device 15 displays the first image G1. That is, in the present embodiment, after the final stop standby effect is executed in the normal effect state, before the variation game is performed a predetermined number of times, the normal effect state is present, and at least the specific symbol combination is valid. When stopping on the line is permitted, one symbol stopped on the activated line when rotation of one reel out of three reels stops is a symbol constituting a specific symbol combination. Sometimes, an image suggesting or announcing a specific symbol combination is displayed on the display means. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, after the final stop standby effect is executed and before the game with a variable number of attentions is executed, it is in the normal mode, and one reel out of the three reels 16a to 16c is stopped. In this case, when one symbol stopped on the activated line YL is a seven symbol, the effect display device 15 displays the second image G2. That is, in the present embodiment, after the final stop standby effect is executed in the normal effect state, before the variation game is performed a predetermined number of times, the normal effect state is present, and at least the specific symbol combination is valid. When stopping on the line is permitted, one symbol stopped on the activated line when rotation of one reel out of three reels stops is a symbol constituting a specific symbol combination. Sometimes, a specific image is displayed on the display means.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the number of stopped reels is not one (step S302: NO), the secondary CPU 41a determines whether the number of stopped reels is two (step S306). . Then, if the number of stopped reels is not two (step S306: NO), the sub CPU 41a ends the sub stop process. The situation in which step S306 is determined to be negative corresponds to the situation in which all three reels 16a to 16c are stopped since step S302 is determined to be negative. On the other hand, if the number of stopped reels is two (step S306: YES), the sub CPU 41a determines whether the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols (step S307). ). In the process of step S307, the sub CPU 41a determines whether the symbol stopped at the stop position forming the active line YL is a seven symbol, based on the operation command input after the variable game is started. If the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are not seven symbols (step S307: NO), the sub CPU 41a ends the sub stop processing. On the other hand, when the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols (step S307: YES), the sub CPU 41a performs the tenpai process (step S308).

In the tenpai process, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker 14 to output the tenpai sound. At this time, even if the background music is output from the speaker 14, the speaker 14 outputs the tenpai sound together with the background music. Then, after finishing the tenpai process, the sub CPU 41a performs an attention calling process (step S309). Then, after ending the attention calling process, the sub CPU 41a ends the sub stop process. However, if the attention effect is already being executed, the sub CPU 41a does not perform the attention calling process in step S309 and ends the sub stop process. Here, "when the attention effect is already being executed" corresponds to the case when the attention calling process in step S305 is being performed when the rotation of the first reel stops, and the first image G1 and the This corresponds to the case where the second image G2 is displayed on the effect display device 15. FIG.

Regardless of whether the attention calling process is performed or not performed in step S309, when the process proceeds to step S309, the final stop standby effect is executed. In other words, the caution effect is executed together with the final stop standby effect. It should be noted that when performing the attention calling process in step S309, the final stop standby effect has already been executed, and due to a control error (for example, 4 ms), during a part of the period in which the final stop standby effect is executed, Attention production may not be executed. Therefore, the caution effect is executed during part or all of the period during execution of the final stop standby effect. As described above, in the slot machine 10, the first image G1 is displayed on the effect display device 15 during part or all of the execution of the final stop standby effect. That is, in the present embodiment, an image suggesting or notifying a specific symbol combination is displayed on the display means during part or all of the period during execution of the final stop and standby effect. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, the effect display device 15 displays the second image G2 during part or all of the period during execution of the final standby effect. That is, in the present embodiment, during a part or all of the period during execution of the final stop standby effect, the display means displays a specific image that suggests or notifies that the specific symbol combination may stop on the activated line. is displayed.

If the mode is not the normal mode (step S301: NO), the secondary CPU 41a determines whether the number of stopped reels is two (step S310). Then, if the number of stopped reels is not two (step S310: NO), the sub CPU 41a ends the sub stop process. When the number of stopped reels is two (step S310: YES), the sub CPU 41a determines whether the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols (step S311). In the process of step S311, the sub CPU 41a determines whether the symbol stopped at the stop position forming the activated line YL is a seven symbol based on the operation command input after the variable game is started. If the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are not seven symbols (step S311: NO), the sub CPU 41a ends the sub stop process. On the other hand, if the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols (step S311: YES), the sub CPU 41a performs the tenpai process (step S312). When the tenpai process ends, the secondary CPU 41a ends the sub stop process.

As described above, the slot machine 10 is in the normal mode (step S301: YES), the two reels are stopped (step S306: YES), and the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols. When , (step S307: YES), an attention calling process is performed, and an attention effect is executed. Furthermore, during the period from the execution of the caution effect to the execution of the variable game with the predetermined number of cautions, one reel is stopped (step S302: YES), and one reel is stopped on the activated line YL. If the symbol is a seven symbol (step S304: YES), attention effect is executed. In other words, if the seven symbol repeatedly stops on the effective line YL during the period until the game with the variable number of attentions is performed, attention is given when one reel stops before two reels stop. By executing the effect, the degree of attention to the attention effect can be increased, and winning of the bonus combination can be suppressed.

In addition, in the slot machine 10, regardless of whether it is in the normal mode, the two reels are stopped (step S305: YES, step S310: YES), and the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols. When there is (step S307: YES, step S311: YES), a tenpai sound is output. That is, in the present embodiment, when two symbols out of the three reels stop rotating in the normal effect state and the two symbols stopped on the activated line are symbols constituting a specific symbol combination, A special effect is performed. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when two of the three reels stop rotating in the advantageous effect state and the two symbols stopped on the activated line are symbols constituting a specific symbol combination. , a special effect is executed. As described above, in the slot machine 10, even in the advantageous mode, when two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols, a warning effect is produced in addition to the tenpai sound output. executed. As a result, it is possible to effectively increase the degree of attention to the caution effect and prevent the bonus combination from being won.

As described above, in this embodiment, the main CPU 40a that controls the execution of the final stop standby effect and the sub CPU 41a that controls the execution of the caution effect and the output of the tenpai sound serve as effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect. function is realized.

Here, based on FIG. 13, an example of the execution mode of the final stop standby effect and caution effect will be described.
Assume that in the normal mode, the variable game is started at timing t11, and the left stop button 21a is operated to stop the left reel 16a at timing t12. It is assumed that the seven symbol is stopped at the first middle stop position B1 as the left reel 16a is stopped at timing t12. At this time, if it is outside the caution period, neither the final stop standby effect nor the caution effect is executed. After that, at timing t13, the middle stop button 21b is operated to stop the middle reel 16b, and the two reels of the left reel 16a and the middle reel 16b are stopped. Furthermore, it is assumed that the seven symbol stops at the second middle stop position B2 as the middle reel 16b stops at timing t13. That is, at the timing t13, the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL and the two reels are stopped become the seven symbols. Along with this, the final stop standby effect is executed from timing t13 to timing t14 when the standby time elapses. From timing t13 to timing t14, even if the right stop button 21c corresponding to the remaining right reel 16c is operated, the rotation of the right reel 16c does not stop. Further, at timing t13, a tenpai sound is output from the speaker 14. FIG. Further, from timing t13, the first image G1 and the second image G2 are displayed on the effect display device 15, and attention effect is executed. The caution effect executed from timing t13 is executed at least until timing t15 when the right reel 16c stops.

After that, it is assumed that the normal effect mode is continued, the variable game is started at timing t21 within the attention period, and the left stop button 21a is operated to stop the left reel 16a at timing t22. It is assumed that the seven symbol is stopped at the first middle stop position B1 as the left reel 16a is stopped at timing t22. At this time, since it is within the caution period, the final stop standby effect is not executed, but the first image G1 and the second image G2 are displayed on the effect display device 15, and the caution effect is executed. After that, at timing t23, the middle stop button 21b is operated to stop the middle reel 16b, and the two reels of the left reel 16a and the middle reel 16b are stopped. Further, it is assumed that the seven symbol stops at the second middle stop position B2 as the middle reel 16b stops at timing t23. That is, at the timing t23, the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL and the two reels are stopped become the seven symbols. Along with this, the final stop standby effect is executed from timing t23 to timing t24 when the standby time elapses. From timing t23 to timing t24, even if the right stop button 21c corresponding to the remaining right reel 16c is operated, the rotation of the right reel 16c does not stop. Further, at timing t23, a tenpai sound is output from the speaker 14. FIG. Further, the attention effect started at timing t22 is executed at least until timing t25 when the right reel 16c stops.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, in the normal mode, after the final stop standby effect is executed and before the game with the number of cautions fluctuating is executed, in the normal mode, out of the three reels, When one symbol stopped on the activated line YL is a seven symbol when the rotation of one reel is stopped, a caution effect is executed. After that, in the slot machine 10, when the two symbols stopped on the effective line YL are seven symbols when the rotation of the second reel is stopped, the final stop standby performance is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, after the final stop standby effect is executed in the normal effect state, before the variation game is performed a predetermined number of times, the normal effect state is present, and at least the specific symbol combination is valid. When it is allowed to stop on the line, when one of the three reels stops rotating, the one symbol that is stopped on the activated line is a symbol that constitutes the specific symbol combination. In some cases, a specific image is displayed on the display means, and after that, when the rotation of the second reel is stopped and the two symbols stopped on the activated line are the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination, the final A stop standby effect is executed.

The slot machine 10 of this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the bonus stop point is stopped on the effective line YL in the advantageous mode, the advantage is higher than when the bonus stop point is stopped on the effective line YL in the normal mode. . Then, when the advantageous mode is set and at least the bonus stop point is permitted to be stopped on the effective line YL, the reel is stopped on the effective line YL when rotation of two reels out of the three reels is stopped. When the two symbols being placed are seven symbols, the final stop standby effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the normal mode, when it is allowed to stop at least the bonus stop line on the effective line YL, when two out of the three reels stop rotating, the reel stops on the effective line YL. When the two symbols being placed are seven symbols, the final stop standby effect is executed. Therefore, when the rotation of two reels out of the three reels is stopped and the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols, the final stop standby effect is executed, the advantageous mode. Instead, the player can be informed that the bonus stop number will stop on the pay line YL in the normal mode. As a result, a player who wants to stop the bonus stop point on the effective line YL in the advantageous mode, not the normal mode, does not operate the stop button at the position where the seven symbols stop. It becomes easy to avoid stopping on the bonus stop, and as a result, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest.

In particular, when the final stop standby effect is executed, the operation of the stop button for stopping the rotation of the remaining one reel is disabled for a predetermined period. Therefore, the stop button for stopping the rotation of the remaining one reel is operated while maintaining the momentum of operating the stop button for stopping the rotation of the two reels, and the player does not intend to operate the effective line. It is possible to suppress the bonus stop number from being stopped on YL. In addition, by disabling the operation of the stop button for stopping the rotation of the remaining one reel, the bonus stop eye can be placed on the effective line YL without stopping the rotation of the remaining reel with momentum. After the player considers whether to stop the reel, the rotation of the remaining one reel can be stopped, and the loss of interest can be suppressed.

(2) In the advantageous mode, when two symbols stopped on the effective line YL are seven symbols when rotation of two reels out of the three reels is stopped, the final stop standby effect is not executed; A tempo sound is output. Thereby, the player can be notified that two seven symbols are stopped on the activated line YL.

Also, the effect intensity of the final stop standby effect is higher than the effect intensity of the tenpai sound. By the way, even if the bonus stop roll does not stop on the pay line YL, it is still allowed to stop the bonus stop roll on the pay line YL. It is difficult to go back. Therefore, by making the intensity of the final stop standby effect higher than the intensity of the effect of the tenpai sound, it is possible to easily avoid the winning of the bonus stop, and to more effectively suppress the decline in interest. .

Further, the effect intensity of the final stop standby effect in the slot machine 10 is configured to be unadjustable. On the other hand, the slot machine 10 is configured so that the effect intensity of the tenpai sound can be adjusted. For example, when the effect intensity of the final stop standby effect is adjustable, if the effect intensity is adjusted to be weak, even if the final stop standby effect is executed, there is a possibility that the execution of the final stop standby effect will not be noticed. becomes higher. Therefore, by executing the final stop standby effect in which the effect intensity cannot be adjusted, it is possible to more effectively suppress the decrease in interest.

(3) During part or all of the period during execution of the final stop standby effect, the effect display device 15 displays the first image G1 that suggests or notifies a bonus stop. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the bonus stop number can be stopped compared to simply executing the final stop standby effect, and effectively suppresses the decline in interest. can.

(4) Effective when one of the three reels stops rotating before the number of cautions (predetermined number) of variable games is played after the final stop standby effect is executed. When one symbol stopped on the line YL is a seven symbol, the first image G1 is displayed. In this way, during the period from the execution of the final stop standby effect to the execution of the game with the number of attentions fluctuating, when the bonus stop number is likely to stop on the effective line again, The first image G1 is displayed when one reel stops rotating before the two reels stop rotating. As a result, the seven symbols are stopped on the effective line YL for the player who may have chosen to avoid the bonus stop symbols being stopped on the effective line YL in the normal mode. It is possible to prompt the user to operate the stop button so as not to do so.

(5) During a part or all of the period during execution of the final stop standby effect, the effect display device 15 displays a second image that suggests or notifies that the bonus stop number can be stopped on the pay line YL. G2 is displayed. By displaying the second image G2 in this manner, it becomes easier to determine whether or not to avoid the bonus stop eye from stopping on the pay line YL compared to when the second image G2 is not displayed. A decline in interest can be effectively suppressed.

(6) Effective when one of the three reels stops rotating before the number of cautions (predetermined number) of variable games is played after the final stop standby effect has been executed. When one symbol stopped on the line YL is a seven symbol, the second image G2 is displayed. In this way, during the period from the execution of the final stop standby effect to the execution of the game with the number of attentions fluctuating, when the bonus stop number is likely to stop on the effective line again, The second image G2 is displayed when one reel stops rotating before the two reels stop rotating. As a result, the seven symbols are stopped on the effective line YL for the player who may have chosen to avoid the bonus stop symbols being stopped on the effective line YL in the normal mode. It is possible to prompt the user to operate the stop button so as not to do so.

(7) In the normal mode, when a bonus combination is won, the number of normal executions is initialized. That is, even if the variable game is played several times in the normal mode and the difference between the number of normal executions and the ceiling number is reduced, when a bonus combination is won in the normal mode, the number of normal executions is initialized. Even the difference between the normal execution count and the ceiling count is initialized. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention paid to the winning of the bonus combination in the advantageous mode compared to the normal mode, and to increase the effect of suppressing the decrease in interest.

(8) In the normal mode, when a bonus combination is won and a bonus game state is entered, the advantageous transition lottery is not performed until the bonus game state ends. That is, in the normal mode, when a bonus combination is won and a bonus game state is entered, the transition to the advantageous mode is restricted until the bonus game state ends. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention paid to the winning of the bonus combination in the advantageous mode compared to the normal mode, and to increase the effect of suppressing the decrease in interest.

(9) In the normal mode, even if a bonus game state is entered by winning a bonus combination and winning a payout combination is more likely to be accepted, for example, a winning number that allows winning of a bell combination and a single combination in a combination lottery Even if the win is won, the operation order of the stop buttons for winning the bell role is not notified. On the other hand, in the advantageous mode, when the bonus combination is won, the bonus game state and the bonus mode are entered, and the winning of the payout combination is easily allowed. Even if the winning number is won, the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell combination is notified. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention paid to the winning of the bonus combination in the advantageous mode compared to the normal mode, and to increase the effect of suppressing the decrease in interest.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
・In the normal mode, even if the two symbols stopped on the active line YL are seven symbols when the two reels are stopped, if the winning of the bonus combination is not allowed, the final It may be configured such that the stop standby effect is not executed. That is, in the normal mode, when two reels out of the three reels are stopped in the normal mode, when the winning of the bonus combination is allowed, the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are the seven symbols. Sometimes, it may be configured such that the final stop standby effect is executed. However, in the advantageous mode, when two of the three reels are stopped and the two symbols stopped on the effective line YL are seven symbols, the final stop standby effect is executed. , preferably includes at least a situation in which winning of a bonus combination is permitted.

Similarly, in the normal mode, even if the two symbols stopped on the active line YL are seven symbols when the two reels are stopped, when the winning of the bonus combination is not permitted. , it may be configured such that the attention effect is not executed. That is, in the normal mode, when two reels out of the three reels are stopped in the normal mode, when the winning of the bonus combination is allowed, the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are the seven symbols. At times, it may be configured such that a caution effect is executed. However, in the advantageous mode, when two of the three reels are stopped and the two symbols stopped on the effective line YL are seven symbols, the final stop standby effect is executed. , preferably includes at least a situation in which winning of a bonus combination is permitted.

・Effective when one of the three reels is stopped in the normal mode before the game with the number of cautions is changed after the final stop standby effect is executed in the normal mode. When one symbol stopped on the line YL is a seven symbol, the final stop standby effect may be executed. That is, before the variation game is performed a predetermined number of times after executing the final stop standby performance in the normal performance state, at least the specific symbol combination is stopped on the effective line in the normal performance state. is permitted, and when one of the three reels stops rotating and one symbol that is stopped on the active line is a symbol that constitutes a specific symbol combination, the final stop standby effect may be configured to run.

- The final stop standby effect may be an effect composed of a plurality of effects. For example, in the normal mode, after the final stop standby effect is executed and before the game with the number of cautions is played, in the normal mode, when one reel out of three reels is stopped. When one symbol stopped on the activated line YL is a seven symbol, part of the effects constituting the final stop standby effect may be executed. For example, in the normal mode, after the final stop standby effect is executed and before the game with the number of cautions is played, in the normal mode, when one reel out of three reels is stopped. When one symbol stopped on the activated line YL is a seven symbol, all of the effects constituting the final stop standby effect may be executed. At least the final stop standby effect and the attention effect in the above embodiment can also be regarded as effects constituting the final stop standby effect. In this case, in the above embodiment, during the attention period and in the normal mode, when one of the three reels is stopped, one symbol stopped on the activated line YL is the seven symbol. At times, it can be said that a part of the effects constituting the final stop standby effect is executed. As described above, after the final stop standby effect is executed in the normal effect state, before the predetermined number of variable games are performed, in the normal effect state, at least the specific symbol combination is placed on the effective line. When it is allowed to stop, when one of the three reels stops rotating and one symbol that is stopped on the activated line is a symbol that constitutes a specific symbol combination, the final It may be configured such that some or all of the effects that constitute the stop standby effect are executed.

In addition, during the caution period, in the normal mode, when one of the three reels is stopped and one symbol stopped on the effective line YL is a seven symbol, the final stop standby effect is performed. Suppose that it is configured such that a part of the effects constituting the is executed. After that, when two symbols out of the three reels are stopped and the two symbols stopped on the effective line YL are seven symbols, one of the effects constituting the final stop standby effect is not executed. It may be configured such that the remaining effects are executed. At least the final stop standby effect and the attention effect in the above embodiment can also be regarded as effects constituting the final stop standby effect. In this case, in the above embodiment, during the attention period and in the normal mode, when one of the three reels is stopped, one symbol stopped on the activated line YL is the seven symbol. Occasionally, part of the effects constituting the final stop standby effect is executed, and then when the second reel is stopped and the two symbols stopped on the effective line YL are seven symbols. , it can be said that the remaining effects that are not executed among the effects that constitute the final stop standby effect are executed. As described above, after the final stop standby effect is executed in the normal effect state, before the predetermined number of variable games are performed, in the normal effect state, at least the specific symbol combination is placed on the effective line. When it is allowed to stop, when one of the three reels stops rotating and one symbol that is stopped on the activated line is a symbol that constitutes a specific symbol combination, the final Part of the performances constituting the stop standby performance is executed, and after that, when the rotation of the second reel is stopped, one symbol stopped on the activated line constitutes a specific symbol combination. When , it may be constructed such that the remaining effects that are not executed among the effects constituting the final stop standby effect are executed.

・When the final stop standby effect is being executed, the operation of the stop button to stop the remaining reel is not invalidated, and the operation of the stop button to stop the remaining reel is triggered by the operation of the stop button to stop the remaining reel. The rotation of one reel may be stopped. At this time, the effect mode of the final stop standby effect may be changed. At this time, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 40a controls the execution of the final stop standby effect, but the secondary CPU 41a may control the execution of the final stop standby effect. In this case, the sub CPU 41a that controls the execution of various effects realizes the function as the effect control means. Note that the main CPU 40a may be configured to control the execution of these various effects. In this case, the main CPU 40a implements the function of the effect control means.

・Even during the period from the execution of the final stop standby effect to the execution of the game with a variable number of cautions, when the two reels stop, the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols. It may be configured such that the caution effect is not executed until . That is, during the period from the execution of the final stop standby effect to the execution of the game with a variable number of cautions, one symbol stopped on the effective line YL when one reel stops is the seven symbol. However, it may be configured so that the caution effect is not executed.

- The caution effect may be configured to be executed during a part of the period during execution of the final stop standby effect. For example, it may be configured such that the execution of the caution effect is started at the timing when a predetermined waiting time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has passed since the execution of the final stop standby effect is started. Even if the caution effect is being executed from the timing before the final stop standby effect is executed, when the final stop standby effect is executed, the execution of the caution effect is temporarily stopped. However, it may be configured such that the execution of the caution effect is restarted at the timing after the execution of the final stop standby effect is started. In the case of such a configuration, since the execution of the caution effect is started a plurality of times in one variation game, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the caution effect, and as a result, the interest is enhanced. It becomes easier to suppress the decrease.

- When the attention effect is executed, the timing at which the first image G1 and the second image G2 are displayed may be different. For example, when the attention effect is executed, the first image G1 may be displayed on the effect display device 15 at the timing after the second image G2 is displayed. By causing the effect display device 15 to display the first image G1 and the second image G2 in stages in this manner, the attention effect can be reduced compared to the case where the first image G1 and the second image G2 are displayed at the same timing. It is possible to increase the degree of attention to and effectively suppress the decline in interest.

- In step S305, after the attention calling process is performed and the attention effect is executed, when the symbol designated on the activated line YL is not the seven symbol when the second reel stops, the attention effect is executed. may be configured to terminate. As a result, when the second reel is stopped, it is possible to avoid stopping the bonus stop number on the effective line YL, but the attention performance continues to be executed, which makes the user feel annoyed. can be suppressed. In addition, the player can be made to recognize that the stop bonus eye can be prevented from stopping on the effective line YL by ending the execution of the caution effect.

In the attention calling process in step S305, for example, one of the first image G1 and the second image G2 is displayed on the effect display device 15, and in the subsequent attention calling process in step S309, the first image G1 and the second image G2 are displayed. It may be configured to display an image that is not displayed among the two images G2. In the attention calling process in step S309, in the first image G1 and the second image G2, a new image may be displayed in addition to the already displayed image, or a new image may be displayed instead of the already displayed image. A new image may be displayed. That is, in the attention calling process of step S305, a part of the caution effects may be executed, and in the attention calling process of step S309, the rest of the caution effects may be executed.

- You can change the number of warnings. For example, the number of cautions may be set to one. In this case, in the next variable game after the final stop standby effect is executed, if one symbol stopped on the activated line YL when one reel is stopped is a seven symbol, a caution effect is executed. be done. Also, the number of cautions may be two or more times instead of once. For example, the number of cautions may be configured to set the ceiling number of times. In this case, if the final standby effect is executed even once in the normal mode, in the subsequent normal mode (except when shifting to the advantageous mode), when one reel stops, it stops on the effective line YL. When the one symbol present is a seven symbol, the caution effect is executed. Thereby, it becomes easy to suppress the decline of interest. In addition, the attention period may not be a period determined by the number of variable games. It may be a period. In addition, the attention period is the period until the winning of a predetermined role (for example, replay role) is allowed, and the period until the predetermined role (for example, replay role) wins. It may be a period determined by an event related to a variable game such as the result of a variable game (for example, a combination of symbols stopped on the pay line YL).

- You may change the production mode of attention production. For example, in the above embodiment, the attention effect is executed by displaying the first image G1 and the second image G2. You may comprise so that attention production may be performed by doing. Further, the attention effect may be executed by displaying an image different from the first image G1 and the second image G2.

・Even if a bonus combination is won in the normal mode and the bonus game state is entered, the lottery for transition to the advantage may be performed in the normal mode. At this time, for example, when it is in the bonus game state and in the normal mode, compared to when it is in the non-carry-over game state or the carry-over game state and in the normal mode, it is configured to make it more difficult to win the advantageous transition lottery. good too. In order to make it difficult to win the advantageous shift lottery, for example, the probability of winning the advantageous shift lottery may be changed. For example, when it is in the bonus game state and in the normal mode, it may be configured so that the advantageous transition lottery can be won, or the advantageous transition lottery may be performed but the advantageous transition lottery may not be won. good.

- Even if a bonus combination is won in the normal mode, the number of normal executions may not be initialized. Further, when a bonus combination is won in the normal mode, the number of times of ceiling may be initialized or re-determined instead of the number of times of normal execution. At this time, if the number of ceiling times is determined to be a number that is equal to or greater than the number of ceiling times that has already been determined, the "merit from the viewpoint of the number of ceiling times and the number of normal executions" by winning a bonus combination in the normal mode ” can be eliminated.

In the preparation mode or the advantage mode, when the two reels are stopped and the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols, a tenpai sound may be output. On the other hand, in the normal mode, when the two reels are stopped and the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are seven symbols, the tenpai sound may not be output. In other words, when two reels are stopped and the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are the seven symbols, in the normal mode, the caution effect is executed while the tenpai sound is not output. may be configured. On the other hand, when the two reels are stopped and the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL are the seven symbols, in the preparation mode or the advantageous mode, a tenpai sound is output while caution is exercised. It may be configured so that the production is not executed. In such a configuration, the two symbols stopped on the effective line YL will be displayed in either the normal mode or the advantageous mode depending on whether the output of the tenpai sound or the execution of the caution effect occurs. It becomes possible to grasp whether or not the seven pattern is obtained, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest. Also, it may be configured so as not to output the tenpai sound. That is, it may be applied to a slot machine that does not output tenpai sound.

- When a bonus combination is won in the normal mode, the game may be controlled to a production mode different from the normal mode. The "production mode different from the normal mode" referred to here may be a production mode different from the production mode in the above-described embodiment, or may be a bonus mode. For example, even if it is controlled to a production mode or a bonus mode different from the production mode in the above embodiment, the navigation production is not executed, or compared to the bonus mode shifted by winning a bonus role in the advantageous mode It may be configured such that the navigation effect is difficult to execute. In addition, when controlling to a production mode different from the production mode in the above-described embodiment as a production mode different from the normal mode, by being controlled to the production mode, the player is notified that a bonus combination has been won in the normal mode. can do. In addition, when controlling to a production mode different from the production mode in the above embodiment as a production mode different from the normal mode, the player is notified that the normal execution count has been initialized by being controlled to the production mode. can do. In addition, until the bonus end condition is established, when the control is performed in a production mode different from the production mode in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to notify that the advantageous transition lottery will not be performed.

・Even in the normal mode, the navigation effect may be executed. Further, even in the normal mode, the navigation effect may be executed with advantageous contents. Even in the case of such a configuration, when the advantageous mode is set, compared to the normal mode, the ratio of execution of the navigation performance with advantageous contents is increased so that the advantageous mode is more advantageous than the normal mode. It may be configured to have a higher degree.

・If you win the advantageous transition lottery, that is, if you decide to allow the transition to the advantageous mode, for example, the change game that won the advantageous transition lottery ends without determining the number of signs, or the advantageous transition lottery Triggered by the start of the next variable game after the variable game in which the game is won, the normal mode may be shifted to the preparation mode.

・The symbols constituting the bonus stop pattern may not be a symbol combination in which the same seven symbol is stopped at all of the stop positions B1 to B3 of the symbols constituting the activated line YL. For example, the symbols constituting the activated line YL The symbol combination may be such that some or all of the stop positions B1 to B3 have different symbol types. For example, the bonus stop may be a combination of symbols in which the seven symbols are stopped at all the stop positions of the symbols forming one of the invalid lines ML1 to ML4. In this case, the valid line YL is formed. Part or all of the symbols to be stopped at the stop positions B1 to B3 may be different. Also, for example, the bonus stop is a symbol combination in which a "seven symbol" is stopped at the first middle stop position B1, a "bell symbol" is stopped at the second middle stop position B2, and a "bar symbol" is stopped at the third middle stop position B3. Suppose that In the case of such a configuration, for example, "when one symbol stopped on the activated line YL when one reel is stopped is a seven symbol (symbol constituting a bonus stop number)" in the above embodiment. corresponds to "when the symbol stopped at the first middle stop position B1 is a seven symbol" if the stopped reel is the left reel 16a. Similarly, for example, "when one symbol stopped on the activated line YL when one reel is stopped is a seven symbol" in the above embodiment, if the stopped reel is the middle reel 16b, " When the symbol stopped at the second middle stage stop position B2 is a bell symbol". Further, for example, "when one symbol stopped on the activated line YL when one reel stops is a seven symbol" in the above-described embodiment, if the stopped reel is the right reel 16c, "the first 3 When the symbol stopped at the middle stage stop position B3 is a bar symbol". Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, "when the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL when the two reels are stopped are seven symbols", if the stopped reels are the left reel 16a and the middle reel 16b, This corresponds to "the symbol stopped at the first middle stop position B1 is the seven symbol and the symbol stopped at the second middle stop position B2 is the bell symbol". Similarly, "when the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL when the two reels are stopped are seven symbols" in the above embodiment means that the stopped reels are the left reel 16a and the right reel 16c. , "when the symbol stopped at the first middle stop position B1 is a seven symbol and the symbol stopped at the third middle stop position B3 is a bar symbol". Further, in the above embodiment, "when two symbols stopped on the activated line YL when two reels are stopped are seven symbols" means that if the stopped reels are the middle reel 16b and the right reel 16c, This corresponds to "when the symbol stopped at the second middle stop position B2 is a bell symbol and the symbol stopped at the third middle stop position B3 is a bar symbol". It should be noted that the symbols forming the bell stop points may not be a combination of symbols in which the same bell pattern is stopped at all of the stop positions B1 to B3 of the symbols forming the activated line YL. A pattern combination in which some or all of the symbols at the stop positions B1 to B3 are different in kind may be used.

- The number of active lines may be plural. For example, some or all of the invalid lines ML1 to ML4 in the above embodiments may be valid lines. For example, the valid line YL in the above embodiment may not be the valid line, and the invalid lines ML3 and ML4 in the above embodiment may be the valid lines. When the number of activated lines is plural, a prize may be awarded when a symbol combination with a prize is drawn on one of the plurality of activated lines. Further, when a symbol combination with a prize determined on a plurality of activated lines is derived, a prize determined for each of the derived symbol combinations may be awarded. It may be configured such that one of the prizes determined for the symbol combination is awarded. In the case where the number of activated lines is plural, for example, in the above-described embodiment, "the symbol stopped on the activated line YL when one reel stops is a seven symbol (a symbol constituting a bonus stop line). "Case" corresponds to a case where one symbol stopped on at least one activated line among a plurality of activated lines is a seven symbol. Similarly, when the number of activated lines is plural, for example, in the above embodiment, the two symbols stopped on the activated line YL when the two reels are stopped are seven symbols (symbols constituting the bonus stop line). )” corresponds to the case where two symbols stopped on at least one of the plurality of activated lines are seven symbols.

- Although the number of reels in the slot machine 10 of the above-described embodiment is three, it may be four or more, or may be two. For example, when the number of reels is 4 or more, the situation in which the bonus stop number can be stopped on the activated line by stopping the remaining one reel is represented by two symbols stopped on the activated line in the above embodiment. can be implemented by applying it to the situation where is a seven pattern. In other words, in the above-described embodiment, the situation in which the symbol stopped on the activated line YL when rotation of two reels out of the three reels is stopped is a seven symbol means that one reel out of a plurality of reels is rotating. It can be said that this is a situation in which the rotation of all the other reels is stopped and the symbols stopped on the active line constitute the bonus stop symbols.

- Neither the volume nor the brightness may be configured to be adjustable, or one or both of the volume and brightness may be configured to be non-adjustable. In other words, the execution strength of the attention effect may be non-adjustable.

- In the above embodiment, the main CPU 40a may be configured not to store in the output buffer the winning information command that can specify that the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is losing when the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is lost. . In this case, if the winning information command is not input, the secondary CPU 41a can specify that the lottery result of the combination lottery is a loser.

・In the above embodiment, even if the value of the random number for the role lottery is not assigned to a winning number that allows winning of a predetermined symbol combination, for example, an advantageous transition lottery will be held, not limited to a loss. It can also be configured so that a symbol combination with the advantage of (so-called chance eye) can be derived.

- A plurality of types of bonus hands may be provided, and a bonus game of a type corresponding to the types of bonus hands may be generated. For example, the bonus end conditions may differ depending on the type of bonus game. For example, the number of game media that a player can acquire may vary depending on the type of bonus game. With the configuration as described above, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of bonus combination to be won and the type of the bonus game, thereby improving interest. Note that it is preferable to vary the bonus stop numbers depending on the type of the bonus hand, and the types of symbols forming various bonus stop numbers may be varied.

- The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses game media other than medals. For example, it may be embodied as a game machine using game balls (pachinko balls) as game media.
- The function of the main board|substrate 40 in the said embodiment may be divided|segmented into several board|substrates, and may be implement|achieved. Also, the main CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

- In the above embodiment, a payout board may be provided to control the payout of medals as game media based on the control signal from the main board 40, and the payout board may control the payout of medals in the above embodiment. good. When configured in this way, the main board 40 and the payout board may be the main control section or the first control section.

- The function of the sub-board 41 in the above-described embodiment may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device 15, a sound board that exclusively controls the speaker 14, and a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and these boards are collectively controlled. A general board may be further provided. Also, the secondary CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(a) Among the symbol combinations that can be stopped on the activated line, there is a special symbol combination in which a game medium is awarded as a prize for stopping on the activated line in a symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination, When at least the special symbol combination is permitted to be stopped on the activated line, when the stop operating unit is operated in the order of operation for stopping the special symbol combination on the activated line, the The special symbol combination is stopped on the effective line, and when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the effective line in the normal effect state, a bonus game state is generated, When the order of operation of the stop operation unit for stopping the special symbol combination is not notified in the bonus game state and the specific symbol combination is stopped on the effective line in the advantageous effect state, the bonus A game state is generated, and the order of operation of the stop operation unit for stopping the special symbol combination in the bonus game state is notified.

(b) When the number of specified games reaches a specified number of times, it is configured to allow control to an advantageous effect state. The specific number of games is initialized when an initialization condition is established, and the initialization condition includes a first initialization that is established when the advantageous effect state is controlled. and a second initialization condition that is met when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the activated line in the normal effect state.

(C) before a predetermined number of variable games are performed after the final stop standby effect is executed in the normal effect state, in the normal effect state, and at least the specific symbol combination is the When stopping on the activated line is permitted, one symbol stopped on the activated line when rotation of one reel out of three reels stops constitutes the specific symbol combination. When it is a pattern, the specific image is displayed on the display means, and after that, when the rotation of the second reel stops, the two patterns stopped on the pay line form the specific pattern combination. When it is a symbol, the final stop standby effect is executed.

(d) before a predetermined number of variable games are performed after the final stop standby effect is executed in the normal effect state, in the normal effect state, and at least the specific symbol combination is the When stopping on the activated line is permitted, one symbol stopped on the activated line when rotation of one reel out of three reels stops constitutes the specific symbol combination. When it is a pattern, some or all of the effects constituting the final stop standby effect are executed.

(e) before a predetermined number of variable games are performed after the final stop standby effect is executed in the normal effect state, in the normal effect state, and at least the specific symbol combination is the When stopping on the activated line is permitted, one symbol stopped on the activated line when rotation of one reel out of three reels stops constitutes the specific symbol combination. When it is a pattern, a part of the performances constituting the final stop standby performance is executed, and after that, when the rotation of the second reel stops, the two symbols stopped on the effective line. is a symbol constituting the specific symbol combination, the remaining effects that have not been executed among the effects constituting the final stop standby effect are executed.

(f) before a predetermined number of variable games are performed after the final stop standby effect is executed in the normal effect state, in the normal effect state, and at least the specific symbol combination is the When stopping on the activated line is permitted, one symbol stopped on the activated line when rotation of one reel out of three reels stops constitutes the specific symbol combination. When it is a symbol, the final stop standby effect is executed.

(g) In the advantageous effect state, when two of the three reels stop rotating and the two symbols stopped on the activated line are symbols constituting the specific symbol combination, special An effect is executed, and the effect intensity of the final stop standby effect is higher than the effect intensity of the special effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Slot machine 13... Decorative lamp 14... Speaker 15... Effect display device 16a-16c... Reel 20... Start lever 21a-21c... Stop button 30... Information panel 40... Main board 40a... Main CPU 40b Main ROM 40c Main RAM 41 Sub-board 41a Sub-CPU 41b Sub-ROM 41c Sub-RAM JB Cross key YL Valid line.

Claims (1)

The game machine is provided with three reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and three stop operation parts corresponding to each reel, and the combination of symbols is stopped on the activated line by stopping the rotation of all the reels. in
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery;
reel control means for controlling rotation and stopping of the reel;
display means;
Production control means for controlling execution of production;
and a production state control means capable of controlling the production state including the normal production state and the advantageous production state,
The combination of symbols allowed to be stopped on the effective line in the winning lottery includes a specific combination of symbols,
When the specific symbol combination is allowed to stop on the effective line in the role lottery, the specific symbol combination is not stopped on the effective line in the variation game based on the lottery result of the role lottery. In this case, it is allowed to stop the specific symbol combination on the effective line even in subsequent variable games,
Even when it is permitted to stop the specific symbol combination on the effective line, the specific symbol combination will not be displayed on the effective line unless each of the stop operating units is operated at least at a specific operation position. is configured so that it cannot be stopped,
When the specific symbol combination is stopped on the effective line in the advantageous effect state, the advantage is higher than when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the effective line in the normal effect state. ,
When it is in the advantageous effect state and at least the specific symbol combination is allowed to stop on the effective line, the reel stops on the effective line when rotation of two reels out of three reels stops. When the two symbols that are being played are symbols that constitute the specific symbol combination, the final stop standby effect is not executed,
In the normal performance state, when at least the specific symbol combination is allowed to stop on the effective line, when two reels out of three reels stop rotating, the reel stops on the effective line. When the two symbols being played are symbols constituting the specific symbol combination, the final stop standby effect is executed,
When the final stop standby effect is executed, the operation of the stop operation unit for stopping the rotation of the remaining one reel is invalidated for a predetermined period of time,
During part or all of the period during execution of the final stop standby effect, the display means displays a specific image that suggests or notifies that the specific symbol combination may stop on the effective line. ,
Before the variation game is performed a predetermined number of times after the final stop standby effect is executed in the normal effect state, and in the normal effect state, at least the specific symbol combination is on the effective line. When the rotation of one reel out of three reels is stopped, one symbol that is stopped on the activated line is the symbol that constitutes the specific symbol combination. Sometimes, the specific image is displayed on the display means,
When the specific image is displayed, a plurality of types of images including the specific image are displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that different images are displayed .

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