JP2020130449A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a player from having a grievance, while retaining such a game property that, when a clear condition is satisfied earlier than a prescribed game period, a residual game period becomes more advantageous.SOLUTION: A slot machine includes an advantageous game state (a stage AT state). In the AT state, a first AT to a third AT respectively having different termination conditions simultaneously progress and, when all of the first to third ATs are terminated, the AT state is terminated. Alternatively, the AT state is composed of a plurality of stages and, when a prescribed clear condition is satisfied in each stage or 128 games continue before satisfying the clear condition, the stage is transferred to a next stage. In each stage, when the prescribed clear condition is satisfied before the number of games reaches the 128 games, the residual number of games become advantageous. Herein, a player can select one out of a plurality of choices including a choice in which it is hard to terminate the AT state but an expectation degree of the residual number of games decreases, and a choice in which it is easy to terminate the AT state but an expectation degree of the residual number of games increases.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

The present invention includes a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, and when all the variable display columns are stopped. It relates to a game machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a combination of symbols.

In a slot machine, which is one of the game machines, a specific winning combination with different payouts is provided depending on the pressing order of the stop switch, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the so-called AT that notifies the pressing order in which a high payout is obtained when the specific winning combination is won. Some features have been won. Further, in this type of slot machine, the interest of the player is improved by diversifying the playability. For example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, a mission lottery is performed when a predetermined combination is won, and if the lottery is won, a mission is given. If you complete the mission within the specified number of games, you will be granted AT rights. Further, if the mission is completed with a number of games less than the predetermined number of games, an additional mission may be granted, and if the additional mission is completed, an AT right is further granted.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-39213 (see paragraphs 0218 to 0272, FIG. 10, etc.)

However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, since an additional mission is given if the mission is achieved early, the player can play the game with fun, but if the frequency of accomplishing the mission is increased, It will incite excessive gambling. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the frequency of completing missions at an early stage, which reduces the chances that the player can enjoy and may cause the player to be dissatisfied.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and if the clearing condition is satisfied earlier than the predetermined game period, the player is dissatisfied while maintaining the game property that is more advantageous for the remaining game period. To prevent that.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns. A plurality of game machines including a specific combination having different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means in a game machine that imparts a game value to a player according to a combination of symbols when all the variable display columns are stopped. A winning combination lottery means for determining whether or not one of the winning combinations has been won, and a gaming state transition that controls the transition between the gaming states by setting one gaming state from a plurality of gaming states. Among the plurality of gaming states including the control means, there is an advantageous gaming state in which an advantageous operation mode is notified when the specific combination is won, and the advantageous gaming state includes a predetermined end condition. If the predetermined game period is continued without being established, or if the predetermined clearing condition is satisfied before the predetermined game period is continued, the advantageous gaming state continues even after the continuation of the predetermined game period. After the right is granted and the predetermined clearing condition is satisfied, a special advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than before the predetermined clearing condition is satisfied in the remaining game period until the predetermined game period continues. Yes, the first option and the predetermined end condition are more likely to be satisfied before the predetermined game period is continued than the first option and the first option before starting the counting of the predetermined game period. Since the expected value of the length of the gaming period required for the predetermined clearing condition to be satisfied is shorter than that of the first option, the expected value of the length of the remaining gaming period is the first option. It is characterized in that one option can be selected from a plurality of options including a second option that is longer than the case.

According to this configuration, if the predetermined clearing condition is satisfied by the elapse of the predetermined gaming period, it is more advantageous than before the predetermined clearing condition is satisfied in the remaining gaming period, so that the interest of the player is improved. .. In addition, the first option in which the special advantageous gaming state is difficult to end but the expected value of the remaining gaming period is short, and the second option in which the special advantageous gaming state is easy to end but the expected value of the remaining gaming period is long. There are options, and the player can select these. Here, when the second option is selected, the expected value for the remaining game period becomes longer, but the special advantageous gaming state is likely to end. Therefore, it is not necessarily more advantageous than when the first option is selected. It doesn't become. Therefore, even if a second option is provided in which the remaining advantageous playing period is longer than before the clearing condition is satisfied, the player will not be overly gambling. Further, since the first option and the second option can be freely selected, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, in the special advantageous gaming state in which the first option is selected, it is not determined that the predetermined end condition is satisfied for at least a predetermined period, but in the second option, it is longer than the predetermined period. The determination may be made in a short specific period.

According to this configuration, if the first option is selected, the special advantageous gaming state continues for at least a predetermined period, so that the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

Further, the predetermined clearing conditions may be common regardless of whether the first option is selected or the second option is selected.

According to this configuration, since the predetermined clearing conditions are common regardless of the type of option, the player can easily grasp the playability.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which is an example of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the slot machine of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the main control board and the sub control board of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the game flow. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and a winning symbol combination, and the payout (the number of payouts) at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship and the constituent role of a winning combination group and a combination number. It is a figure which shows the relationship and the constituent role of a winning combination group and a combination number. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination group and the winning mode by push order. It is a figure which shows the modification of the relationship between the winning combination group "RPN1" to "RPN7" and the winning mode by the push order. It is a figure for demonstrating AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification mode of a push order. It is a figure which shows the stop symbol combination at the time of character selection in AT. It is a figure which shows the screen selection during AT. It is a figure which shows the character selection method in AT. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen during AT in which character A is selected. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during AT when it is assumed that the character B is selected in FIG. It is a figure which shows the dialogue list displayed on the liquid crystal screen during AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the display for notification. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the push order and the display mode of a notification display. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the push order and the display mode of a notification display. It is a figure which shows the comparison of the playability of AT for each ally character.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 24.

(Constitution)
The slot machine 1, which is an example of the game machine according to the present embodiment, has a predetermined number of game media such as medals (for example, three or two) in any one of a plurality of preset game states. ) Is turned on, and one game is started on condition that the start switch 19 described later is operated, and is configured as shown in FIG.

The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by the front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and the operation plate 7 is arranged at a position substantially at the center height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is arranged above the operation plate 7. The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long rectangular display window 11. Further, inside the display window 11, left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged. As shown in FIG. 2, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of types of symbols (in this embodiment, "R7 (red 7)", "W7 (white 7)", and "FR7 (fake red)". 7) "" BAR "" BE1 (bell 1) "" BE2 (bell 2) "" CH (cherry) "" WM1 (watermelon 1) "" WM2 (watermelon 2) "" RP (replay) ") A total of 20 watermelons are provided in a predetermined arrangement.

In addition, frame numbers from 0 to 19 are sequentially assigned to each symbol. In this case, for example, a reel tape on which the patterns of frame numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Then, when each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R rotates, a plurality of symbols of frame numbers 19, 18, ..., 0, 19, ... Are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order. From the display window 11, when the rotation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped, a total of three symbols are set, one in each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In this embodiment, as the winning line in the display window 11 used for winning determination, a so-called right-down line (three pieces) composed of an upper stage of the left reel 13L, a middle stage of the middle reel 13M, and a lower stage of the right reel 13R. Bet (common to two bets) is set.

Further, reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R (see FIG. 3) composed of stepping motors are connected to each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the reels 13L, 13M, 13R can be rotationally driven independently. Has been done. The display means of the slot machine 1 is configured by a reel unit (not shown) composed of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R and each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R.

Further, on the operation plate 7, a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored inside, and the maximum number of medals to be inserted per game (game) from the credit medals (here, three). Or a lever-shaped start that starts the variable display of each symbol by rotating the maximum bet switch 17, the effect button 42, and the reels 13L, 13M, 13R for instructing the insertion of medals (set to 2). Left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (stop operation means), credit medals that stop the rotation of the switch 19, left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, respectively, to stop the variable display of each symbol. A checkout switch 23 for paying out and a medal slot 25 are provided. In this embodiment, the number of medals inserted (specified number) required for one game is set to two types, three and two. Further, each reel 13L, 13M, 13R forms a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R corresponds to each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. It is provided.

Further, in the substantially center above the front plate 9, a moving image or the like is displayed to notify the player of winning or winning, and the operation mode of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is notified. A liquid crystal display 27 for this purpose is provided. An explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29 are speakers 31L for producing music, voice, or the like. , 31R are provided respectively. Further, a central lamp portion 33M is arranged on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are arranged on the left and right sides thereof, respectively. A light source such as a light emitting diode is provided in each of the lamp units 33M, 33L, and 33R. These lamp units 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed to form an upper lamp unit 33 for performing an effect such as notifying the player of winning or winning.

Further, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation plate 7, and on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, for example, a lower lamp portion in which a plurality of light sources are arranged side by side in two rows is provided. 37L and 37R are provided. Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout outlet 39 for medals and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 39 are provided. A winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit display for displaying the number of stored credit medals is displayed in the lower left corner of the front plate 9 under display control by the CPU 61 mounted on the main control board 63 of FIG. A device 45 and a payout display 46 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out are arranged. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays, and can display a two-digit stored number (up to 50). Further, the payout display 46 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays, and can display a two-digit payout number. The 7-segment display is formed in a rod shape, and has a total of eight segments in which seven segments arranged in a "8" shape and one small round segment (DP) serving as a decimal point are combined. Each segment is composed of light emitting diodes. The payout indicator 46 is also used to display an error code corresponding to the error that has occurred.

Further, an advantageous section lamp 47 is arranged above the payout indicator 46. The advantageous section is the push order (correct answer push order) in which a favorable payout is obtained when the winning combination group "ATLC1" (lower role number $ 15) to "ATRC2" (lower role number $ 20: see Fig. 9) is won. It is a section where notification is permitted, and the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 47 notifies that the section is advantageous. In this embodiment, the advantageous section lamp 47 does not always light during the advantageous section, but lights when a predetermined lighting condition is satisfied after shifting to the advantageous section. However, once the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned on, the lighting is maintained until the advantageous section ends and the non-advantageous section shifts to the non-advantageous section. The advantageous section lamp 47 may be replaced by the segment DP which is the decimal point of the payout indicator 46.

Further, below the display window 11 of the front plate 9, information on the control of the main control board 63 such as the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R and the result of the winning combination lottery is notified. A notification display 60 for displaying (displaying) is provided. The notification display 60 includes, for example, two 7-segment displays. Therefore, by changing the lighting mode of each segment of both 7-segment displays, for example, the operation mode such as the operation order and operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the type of winning combination (winning combination group). Is configured to be able to notify.

Further, a support frame body that supports each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. Below the support frame in the housing 3, a hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for discharging medals to the medal payout outlet 39 is arranged. Further, on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25, a medal selector 48 (see FIG. 3) that selects whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 25 are genuine and guides only the regular medals to the hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3). ) Is arranged.

Subsequently, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3 and in the medal selector 48 portion, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the outlet of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals to be paid out to the medal payout outlet 39 one by one. Further, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power ON / OFF, and a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) composed of a key cylinder for setting change processing. A reset switch 52 (see FIG. 3) used for switching the set value of is provided. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs.

The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R detect the rotation positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, respectively, and are provided on the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, respectively. It is composed of a photo interrupter that detects the protruding portion, and when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protruding portion is detected every turn and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 19 is configured to be located in the middle of the display window 11. ..

The hopper motor 57 is arranged in the hopper unit 43, and is driven by the hopper motor 57 to pay out medals toward the medal payout outlet 39.

Further, the slot machine 1 is based on a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 (corresponding to the "main control means" of the present invention) that controls the progress of the game is mounted, and information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub control board 73 on which a sub CPU 71 (corresponding to the "sub control means" of the present invention) that controls an effect according to the progress of the game is mounted separately is provided, and the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73. On the other hand, various data are transmitted in one direction. The main control board 63 is tightly sealed inside the board case so that it cannot be accessed illegally from the outside. In addition, various measures have been taken on the board case so that it can be reliably visually recognized that the board case has been released illegally.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data related to the game such as the game state of the slot machine 1, and is shown in FIG. The combination lottery result storage area 651, flag storage area 652, advantageous section game number counter 653, HP management counter 654, first reference pt counter 655, second reference pt counter 656, incorrect answer count counter 657, increased medal number counter. 658, a storage area constituting the stage continuous game number counter 659 is formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and is a slot machine including a combination lottery table 671 and a stop table 672 which are preset data shown in FIG. Stores the program for 1 (program for game machines). In the flag storage area 652, various flags such as an advantageous section flag, an AT flag, a CZ flag, a first AT flag, a second AT flag, and a third AT flag, which will be described later, are stored.

The main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and performs processing related to the progress of the game by executing the game machine program stored in the ROM 67. The main CPU 61 includes data related to the winning combination lottery result in the winning combination lottery process by the winning combination lottery means 103, which will be described later, data related to the operation of operating instruments operated by players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. The various data of the above are transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in a predetermined command format.

The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for production. Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 uses various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61 (a combination lottery by the combination lottery means 103 described later). The program stored in the memory 75 is executed based on the result of the winning combination lottery in the process, whether the operating instruments such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19 are operated), and the game is played against the player. Determine the content of the related production. Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined content of the effect. I do.

(Main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing the program stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling the hardware. ..

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the game of the slot machine 1 in any of a plurality of preset game states. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 executes a general game that is a general game in the general game state (normal game state (RT0), inside the bonus (RBB1F, RBB2F)). A bonus game (special game) is executed in a bonus game state (RBB1, RBB2) based on a bonus combination that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state.

Further, as a game advantageous to the player different from the bonus game which is a game in the bonus game state (RBB1, RBB2), the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 described later is the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Specific roles with different advantages given to players depending on the procedure (winning combination groups "ATLC1 to ATLC2", "ATLR1 to ATLR2", "ATCL1 to ATCL2", "ATCR1 to ATCR2", "ATRL1 to ATRL2", "ATRC1 to ATRC2": FIG. There is an AT game (special game) that identifiablely notifies the operation procedure of each of the advantageous stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the specific combination when the winning result of the specific combination is won (see).

Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determining means 100a and a game state setting means 100b.

(1-1) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determining means 100a determines the operation mode of the player with respect to the slot machine 1. Specifically, the mode of operation by the player for various switches included in the slot machine 1 such as the bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the player to the medal slot 25. The mode of various operations on the slot machine 1 by the player, such as the mode of the operation of inserting the medal by the player, is determined.

(1-2) Game state setting means 100b
The game state setting means 100b is a plurality of preset games based on the result of the winning combination lottery processing by the winning combination lottery means 103, the determination result of the symbol combination on the effective line (downward right line) by the symbol determining means 112, and the like. The game state of the slot machine 1 is set to any one of the states.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the game state includes a normal game state (RT0), a bonus interior (RBB1 to 2F), and a bonus game state (RBB1 to 2). .. Here, the general game is executed in the general game state composed of the normal game state (RT0) and the inside of the bonus (RBB1 to 2F), and the bonus game is executed in the bonus game state (RBB1 to 2). In addition, the normal game state (RT0) is a game state that shifts when the setting is changed or after the bonus game state (RBB1 to 2) ends, which will be described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped when the bonus combination (RBB1, RBB2: see FIGS. 7 and 8) is won in the normal gaming state (RT0). When the symbol combination is not the symbol combination related to the bonus winning (non-winning), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the inside of the bonus (RBB1, 2F), and the game state shifts to the inside of the bonus (RBB1, 2F). To do. In this embodiment, the bonus combination "RBB1" is subject to the combination lottery only by betting three cards, while the bonus combination "RBB2" is subject to the combination lottery only by betting two cards. In addition, in the case of betting two cards inside the bonus (RBB2F), there is no loss (HZ) as a target of the role lottery, and one of the replay roles or the small role is always won. In addition, since it is configured to win prizes in the order of replay, small, and bonus, if you bet two cards inside the bonus (RBB2F), the bonus role "RBB2" is carried over. Will not win a prize. In addition, in the case of betting 3 cards inside the bonus (RBB2F), there is a loss (HZ) as a target of the role lottery, but the bonus role "RBB2" is set as an invalid character in the game of betting 3 cards. Therefore, the bonus role "RBB2" carried over in the three-card bet will not be won. Furthermore, inside the bonus (RBB2), other bonus roles will not be won unless the carry-over bonus role "RBB2" is won. Therefore, once it shifts to the inside of the bonus (RBB2F), it is configured not to shift to another gaming state after that.

In addition, if the bonus role "RBB1" is won in the normal game state (RT0) and the bonus role "RBB1" is won in the game, or the bonus role "RBB1" is won in the inside of the bonus (RBB1F), the game state is set. The means 100b sets the gaming state to the bonus gaming state (RBB1), and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state (RBB1).

In this embodiment, it is set to end when more than 100 medals are paid out in the bonus game state (RBB1). Therefore, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the normal game state (RT0) when more than 100 medals are paid out in the bonus game state (RBB1), and the game state is the normal game state (RT0). Move to RT0). The end condition of the bonus game state (RBB1) can be set as appropriate.

Further, in the normal game state (RT0), when the bonus combination "RBB2" is won and the bonus combination "RBB2" is won in the game, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the bonus game state (RBB2). , The game state shifts to the bonus game state (RBB2).

In this embodiment, it is set to end when more than 50 medals are paid out in the bonus game state (RBB2). Therefore, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the normal game state (RT0) when more than 50 medals are paid out in the bonus game state (RBB2), and the game state is the normal game state (RT0). Move to RT0). The end condition of the bonus game state (RBB2) can be set as appropriate.

(1-3) Outline of the game Next, the outline of the game executed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

The slot machine 1 is configured so that one game (game) is played by inserting three (or two) medals, and three (or 2) by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17. When the insertion of the medals into the slot machine 1 is detected, the winning line (downward right line) of the display window 11 becomes effective. When the start switch 19 is operated here, one of the preset winning combination lottery results is selected by the winning combination lottery processing 103 by the lottery processing using random numbers. Further, when all the rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 can be determined by the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Is started based on.

After that, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R accelerate, and the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R become effective, and after the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R become effective. When the operation of the left stop switch 21L is detected, the left reel 13L is stopped, when the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and when the operation of the right stop switch 21R is detected, the right reel is stopped. 13R is stopped. In this way, by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped.

When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. At this time, when the predetermined symbol is stopped at a predetermined position on the winning line (downward right line) of the display window 11 in which the predetermined symbol is valid, that is, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are the symbols related to the winning of the winning combination. When the combination is displayed on the display window 11, a prize is won, and the number of medals according to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the medal payment exit 39. In addition, instead of paying out medals, or at the same time as paying out medals, a predetermined profit (privilege) may be given to the player. The predetermined profit is, for example, the same bet as the winning game without shifting to the bonus game state (RBB1 to 2) by winning the bonus role described later or inserting a new medal by winning the re-game role described later. Examples include the number of bets that are automatically set to perform the next game by the number.

As shown in FIG. 7, as the types of the combination, a bonus combination and a general combination (replaying combination, small combination) are preset. The bonus role is a transition role to the bonus game state. The replay role (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a role in which, when a prize is won, the next game can be played with the same number of bets as the winning game without inserting a new medal. A small role is a role in which a predetermined dividend (number of payouts) can be obtained when a prize is won.

-Bonus role There are two types of bonus roles, "RBB1" and "RBB2". Here, when the symbol combination (R7-R7-BAR) related to "RBB1" stops at the winning line, a prize is won and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state (RBB1). Further, when the symbol combination (W7-R7-WM2) related to "RBB2" stops at the winning line, a prize is won and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state (RBB2). In this embodiment, even if each of the bonus combinations "RBB1" and "RBB2" is won, there is no payout, but a predetermined number of payouts may be given.

-Re-game role The re-game role is a plurality of "NRP1" to "NRP15", "IRP1" to "IRP5", "CRP1" to "CRP7", "R7RP1" to "R7RP10", "WRP1" to "WRP5". The type is set. When the symbol combination related to these winnings stops at the winning line, the next game can be played under the same conditions (number of bets) as the winning game without inserting medals.

-Small roles Small roles are "BE1" to "BE11", "WM1" to "WM4", "CH1" to "CH19", "ATA1" to "ATA10", "ATB1" to "ATB16", "PZ1". ~ "PZ52", "PZX1" ~ "PZX22" are set in a plurality of types. Here, "BE1" to "BE10" are push order AT combinations (winning combination groups "ATLC1 to ATLC2", "ATLR1 to ATLR2", "ATCL1 to ATCL2", "ATCR1 to ATCR2", "ATRL1 to ATRL2", "ATRC1 to ATRC2". : See Fig. 9) It is set as a winning combination when the push order is correct at the time of winning. When the symbol combination for winning these roles stops at the winning line, a payout of 10 cards (3 bets, 2 bets) is obtained. The winning mode of "BE1" is a combination of symbols in which the symbols "BE1 (bell 1)" are aligned on the downward-sloping line. In addition, the winning modes of "BE2" and "BE3" are as follows: the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" on the upper stage of the left reel 13L, the symbol "BE2 (bell 2)" on the upper stage of the middle reel 13M, and the upper stage of the right reel 13R. It is a symbol combination (bell symbol on the upper line) at which the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" stops. Further, the winning mode of "BE4" is a symbol combination in which the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" is aligned on the middle line. In addition, the winning modes of "BE5" and "BE6" are the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" in the lower row of the left reel 13L, the symbol "BE2 (bell 2)" in the lower row of the middle reel 13M, and the lower row of the right reel 13R. It is a symbol combination (bell symbol on the lower line) at which the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" stops. The winning mode of "BE7" and "BE8" is a combination of symbols in which the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" is aligned on the upward-sloping line. The winning modes of "BE9" and "BE10" are as follows: the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" in the lower row of the left reel 13L, the symbol "BE2 (bell 2)" in the middle row of the middle reel 13M, and the symbol "BE2 (bell 2)" in the upper row of the right reel 13R. It is a symbol combination in which "BE1 (bell 1)" stops (bell symbol on the upward-sloping line). That is, when the push order AT combination is won, if the push order is correct, the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" or the symbol "BE2 (bell 2)" is in a straight line, so that the player can push the order. The correct answer is easy to understand.

When the combination of symbols related to the winning of "WM1" to "WM4" stops at the winning line, a payout of 3 cards (common to betting 3 cards and 2 cards) is obtained. When the winning symbol combinations of "CH1" to "CH19" stop at the winning line, one payout (common for three bets and two bets) is obtained. When the winning symbol combinations of "ATA1" to "ATA10" stop at the winning line, one payout (common for three bets and two bets) is obtained. When the winning symbol combinations of "ATB1" to "ATB16" stop at the winning line, one payout (common for three bets and two bets) is obtained. When the winning symbol combinations of "PZ1" to "PZ52" stop at the winning line, one payout (common for three bets and two bets) is obtained. When the winning symbol combinations of "PZX1" to "PZX22" stop at the winning line, one payout (common for three bets and two bets) is obtained.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 of FIG. 4 sets one set value from a plurality of set values (settings 1 to 6) having different payout rates (payout rates). This set value is for selecting the winning combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102 described later, and any one of the setting values corresponds to each of the plurality of winning combination lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. It is attached. Then, the setting control means 101 determines the ON / OFF state of the change processing start switch 56 when the power is turned on, and when the power is turned on while the change processing start switch 56 is ON, the setting control means 101 starts a predetermined setting change process. .. The payout rate can be calculated by dividing the total number of payouts by the total number of inserts x 100 [%].

Here, the winning probability in the lottery in the general game is set to a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of set values (here, 6 types), and each of the set values of the plurality of stages is set to the winning combination lottery shown in FIG. A table 671 (general game lottery table) is associated with it. Then, when the above setting change process is started, the administrator of the pachinko hall in which the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 of FIG. 4 is a type of game (RT0, RBB1 to 2, etc.) controlled by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63, and a set value set by the setting control means 101 (settings 1 to 6). ), One lottery table is selected from the plurality of winning combination lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. That is, for example, in a general game, the table selection means 102 selects the combination lottery table 671 (general game lottery table) as the combination lottery table according to the set value of the winning probability (settings 1 to 6).

(4) Role lottery means 103
In the winning combination lottery means 103 of FIG. 4, at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated to start the game, a plurality of winning combination (winning combination group:) including a plurality of general roles (small role, replaying combination) and a bonus combination. A winning combination lottery is performed in which which of the winning combinations (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is won or not is determined by the lottery value generated based on the start of the game. The winning combination lottery means 103 includes a lottery value generating means 103a and a lottery value determination determining means 103b.

(4-1) Lottery value generating means 103a
In the lottery value generating means 103a, the random number generating means composed of the oscillation circuit and the counter circuit for counting the clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit is within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal). By extracting the generated random numbers for the lottery at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, the lottery value used for the winning combination lottery or the like is generated. Since the random number generating means is composed of a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a can be substantially treated as a random number. The lottery value generating means 103a may generate a lottery value from a random number generated by a random number generator, or may generate a lottery value from a software random number. Further, the lottery value generating means 103a may generate a lottery value by performing a predetermined calculation on the extracted random number value or the generated random number value.

(4-2) Lottery value determination determination means 103b
The lottery value determination determination means 103b determines which of the plurality of combinations (winning combination groups) has been won by determining the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a.

Specifically, in the winning combination table 671, for each lottery value within the range generated by the random number generating means, which of the plurality of winning combination groups shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is won or lost. The correspondence between the lottery value and the winning combination group for determining whether or not is set in advance. The lottery value determination determining means 103b refers to the winning combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selecting means 102, and which winning combination group the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a is set to win, or is lost. By determining whether or not it is set to, it is determined which of the plurality of winning combination groups has been won.

Further, in the winning combination lottery table 671, since a plurality of winning combinations are set to be duplicated for some lottery values, the lottery value determining means 103b is generated by the lottery value generating means 103a. The winning combination group shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is configured when the determination is made for the entire range of the above, that is, as the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. In addition, among the winning combination groups shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, if the winning combination group is composed of a plurality of combinations, when the winning combination group is internally elected, the symbol combinations related to all the winning combination groups are aligned on the winning line. Is in an acceptable state.

Further, the lottery value determination determination means 103b stores information that can identify whether or not the bonus combination has been won as the combination lottery result in the first data area of the combination lottery result storage area 651, and wins the general combination. Information that can be specified as to whether or not the information is stored is stored in the second data area of the winning combination lottery result storage area 651.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, each bonus combination is assigned a unique hexadecimal high-ranking combination number, and each general combination (replaying combination, small combination) is assigned a unique hexadecimal high-ranking combination number. A role number is assigned. Then, the lottery value determination determination means 103b shifts the combination number assigned to the combination (including the case of loss) constituting the winning combination group, which is the combination lottery result, to the corresponding data area of the combination lottery result storage area 651. Remember.

That is, when the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103 is one of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination shown in FIG. 8, the lottery value determination determining means 103b is assigned the higher-ranking combination number assigned to the winning bonus combination. Any one of "$ 01" to "$ 02" is stored in the 1-byte first data area of the winning combination lottery result storage area 651. In addition, in the case of losing (non-winning) to the bonus combination, the lottery value determination determining means 103b stores the higher-ranking combination number "$ 00" assigned to the loss in the data area. In addition, after memorizing "$ 01" to "$ 02" as the higher-ranking combination number, the bonus combination is carried over by maintaining this value until the bonus combination is won.

Further, when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is one of the winning combination groups including the general combination (replaying combination, small combination) shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the lottery value determination determining means 103b , Any one of the lower winning combination numbers "$ 01" to "$ 20" assigned to the winning general combination is stored in the 1-byte second data area of the combination lottery result storage area 651. In the case of losing (non-winning) to the general winning combination, the lottery value determination determining means 103b stores the lower winning combination number "$ 00" assigned to the losing combination in the data area.

(5) Reel detecting means 104
The reel detecting means 104 of FIG. 4 transmits the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R for driving the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. The rotation positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected based on the number of supplied pulses. In this case, the reel detecting means 104 has a symbol located at a predetermined reference position (for example, in the middle of the display window 11 in this embodiment) when the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are rotating and the rotation is stopped. Detect each corresponding frame number.

(6) Stop control means 105
The stop control means 105 uses the stop table 672 to control the stop of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R based on the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R by the player and the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103. It is something to do. The stop control means 105 basically all of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are designed to win a prize within the pullable range in order to win a prize belonging to the winning combination group determined by the combination lottery means 103 (FIG. 7). (See) is stopped at the winning line. Since the allowable number of sliding frames (retractable range: usually, maximum of 4 frames) is set for each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, if the operation timing does not match, the winning combination will be applied to the winning line. In some cases, it may not be possible to align the reels, and in such cases, omissions (non-winning) will occur. Hereinafter, the stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R at the time of winning will be described together with the winning combination group.

The winning combination group "RPN1" is composed of "NRP1" to "NRP15" and "IRP1" to "IRP5". In this case, the stop control means 105 preferentially wins "NRP1" and "NRP2" when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the push order in which the first stop is the left reel 13L. Perform reel control. In "NRP1" and "NRP2", the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are within the range in which one of the winning symbols can be pulled in regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Be sure to win a prize in "NRP1" or "NRP2" according to the operation timing of (no omission). At this time, the stop symbol combination is such that the symbol "RP" is aligned with the middle line (see FIG. 10A and FIG. 15: middle RP). Further, the stop control means 105 reels so that "NRP3" to "NRP6" are preferentially won when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the push order in which the first stop is the middle reel 13M. Take control. In "NRP3" to "NRP6", the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are within the range in which any of the winning symbols can be pulled in regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Be sure to win a prize in any of "NRP3" to "NRP6" according to the operation timing of (no omission). At this time, the symbol "RP" is a stop symbol combination in which the symbol "RP" is aligned with the upward-sloping line (see FIG. 10A and FIG. 15: upward-sloping RP). Further, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the pushing order in which the first stop is the right reel 13R, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so that the "NRP7" wins the prize preferentially. Since the winning symbol is within the range in which the winning symbol can be pulled in the "NRP7" regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, "NRP7" is set according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Be sure to win "NRP7" (no omissions). At this time, the symbol "RP" is a stop symbol combination in which the symbol "RP" is aligned with the downward-sloping line (see FIG. 10A and FIG. 15: downward-sloping RP). In the following, "NRP1" to "NRP15" and "IRP1" to "IRP5" may be collectively referred to as "basic lip".

The winning combination group "RPN2" is composed of "basic lip" and "CRP1". In this case, the stop control means 105 pushes "NRP1", "NRP2" ("middle RP") when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, and the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M. In the case of, "NRP7" ("Right-down RP"), and in the case of push order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("Right-up RP") are given priority. Reel control is performed so as to. As described above, since the winning combination is a combination that does not cause any omission, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L at the time of winning the winning combination group, the winning combination is won in the "middle RP" and the first. If the stop reel is the middle reel 13M, the "right-down RP" is won, and if the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, the "right-up RP" is won. Although "CRP1" is a constituent of the winning combination group, it is provided as a combination that does not win a prize.

The winning combination group "RPN3" is composed of "basic lip" and "CRP2". In this case, the stop control means 105 pushes "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("right-up RP") when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, and the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M. In the case of order, "NRP1" and "NRP2" ("middle RP"), and in the case of push order where the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, "NRP7" ("right down RP") wins preferentially. Reel control is performed so as to. As described above, the winning combination is a combination that does not cause any omissions. Therefore, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L at the time of winning the winning combination group, the winning combination is won in the "right-up RP". If the 1st stop reel is the middle reel 13M, the "middle RP" is won, and if the 1st stop reel is the right reel 13R, the "right down RP" is won. Although "CRP2" is a constituent of the winning combination group, it is provided as a combination that does not win a prize.

The winning combination group "RPN4" is composed of "basic lip" and "CRP3". In this case, the stop control means 105 pushes "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("right-up RP") when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, and the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M. In the case of order, "NRP7" ("downward RP"), and in the case of push order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, "NRP1" and "NRP2" ("middle RP") are given priority. Reel control is performed so as to. As described above, the winning combination is a combination that does not cause any omissions. Therefore, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L at the time of winning the winning combination group, the winning combination is won in the "right-up RP". If the 1st stop reel is the middle reel 13M, the "right-down RP" is won, and if the 1st stop reel is the right reel 13R, the "middle RP" is won. Although "CRP3" is a constituent of the winning combination group, it is provided as a combination that does not win a prize.

The winning combination group "RPN5" is composed of "basic lip" and "CRP4". In this case, the stop control means 105 is "NRP7" ("downward RP") when the first stop reel is in the left reel 13L, and when the first stop reel is in the middle reel 13M. "NRP1", "NRP2" ("middle RP"), and "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("right rising RP") will be given priority when the first stop reel is the right reel 13R. Reel control is performed so as to. As described above, since the winning combination is a combination that does not cause any omissions, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L at the time of winning the winning combination group, the winning combination is won in the "right-down RP". If the 1st stop reel is the middle reel 13M, the "middle RP" is won, and if the 1st stop reel is the right reel 13R, the "right rising RP" is won. Although "CRP4" is a constituent of the winning combination group, it is provided as a combination that does not win a prize.

The winning combination group "RPN6" is composed of "basic lip" and "CRP5". In this case, the stop control means 105 is "NRP7" ("downward RP") when the first stop reel is in the left reel 13L, and when the first stop reel is in the middle reel 13M. "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("Right-up RP"), "NRP1" and "NRP2" ("Middle RP") will be given priority when the first stop reel is the right reel 13R. Reel control is performed so as to. As described above, since the winning combination is a combination that does not cause any omissions, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L at the time of winning the winning combination group, the winning combination is won in the "right-down RP". If the 1st stop reel is the middle reel 13M, the "right rising RP" is won, and if the 1st stop reel is the right reel 13R, the "middle RP" is won. Although "CRP5" is a constituent of the winning combination group, it is provided as a combination that does not win a prize.

The winning combination group "RPN7" is composed of "basic lip" and "CRP6". In this case, the stop control means 105 pushes "NRP1", "NRP2" ("middle RP") when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, and the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M. In the case of, "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("right-up RP"), and in the case of push order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, "NRP7" ("right-down RP") wins preferentially. Reel control is performed so as to. As described above, since the winning combination is a combination that does not cause any omission, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L at the time of winning the winning combination group, the winning combination is won in the "middle RP" and the first. If the stop reel is the middle reel 13M, the "right-up RP" is won, and if the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, the "right-down RP" is won. Although "CRP6" is a constituent of the winning combination group, it is provided as a combination that does not win a prize.

The winning combination group "RPBB1" is composed of "R7RP1" to "R7RP10" and "basic lip". In this case, in the stop control means 105, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the push order in which the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, "R7RP1" and "R7RP2" are given priority. Reel control is performed so as to win a prize. The winning symbols of "R7RP1" are "R7 (red 7): left reel 13L"-"R7 (red 7): middle reel 13M"-"BE1 (bell 1): right reel 13R". Therefore, for example, when the right stop switch 21R is operated within the range in which the right reel 13R is the first stop reel and the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" of symbol number 4 can be pulled into the winning line (lower row), the symbol is concerned. Stops at the winning line (bottom). Next, when the second stop is the middle reel 13M and the middle stop switch 21M is operated within the range where the symbol "R7 (red 7)" of symbol number 2 can be pulled into the winning line (middle stage), the symbol is won. Stop at the line (middle). Finally, when the third stop is the left reel 13L and the left stop switch 21L is operated within the range where the symbol "R7 (red 7)" of symbol number 1 can be pulled into the winning line (upper row), the symbol is the winning line. Stop at (upper). That is, the "R7RP1" is won. The combination is a symbol combination in which the symbols "R7 (red 7)" or "FR7 (fake red 7)" are aligned on the middle line.

The symbol "BE1 (bell 1)", which is the winning symbol of the right reel 13R of "R7RP1", is arranged in a range that can be pulled into the winning line (lower stage) regardless of the timing when the right stop switch 21R is operated. However, the symbol "R7 (red 7)", which is the winning symbol of the middle reel 13M, cannot be drawn into the winning line (middle stage) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21M. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so as to draw the symbol "CH (cherry)", which is the winning symbol of the middle reel 13M of "R7RP2", into the winning line (middle stage). The design "CH (cherry)" of the middle reel 13M has a complementary arrangement with the design "R7 (red 7)", and the design "R7 (red 7)" cannot be drawn into the winning line (middle). When the middle stop switch 21M is operated at the timing, it is possible to always draw the symbol "CH (cherry)" into the winning line.

However, the symbol "R7 (red 7)", which is a common winning symbol of the left reel 13L of "R7RP1" and "R7RP2", cannot be drawn into the winning line (upper row) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21L. Therefore, when the symbol "R7 (red 7)" cannot be pulled in, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control with "R7RP3" to "R7RP10" as the next priority winning combination. Even if the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M and neither "R7RP1" nor "R7RP2" can win a prize, "R7RP3" to "R7RP10" depending on the operation timing of the left reel 13L. It is configured to win one of the. Therefore, when the winning combination group "RPBB1" is won, if the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M in the push order, "R7RP1" to "R7RP1" according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Be sure to win one of the "R7RP10". Further, if the symbol "R7 (red 7)" is pressed, the "R7RP1" in which the symbols "R7 (red 7)" or "FR7 (fake red 7)" are aligned on the middle line is won.

On the other hand, when the first stop is a push order other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so that the "basic lip" wins preferentially. As described above, since the "basic lip" is not missed, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop is a push order other than the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, the stop switch 21L, Depending on the operation timing of 21M and 21R, one of the roles belonging to the "basic lip" must be won. In the following, "R7RP1" to "R7RP10" may be collectively referred to as "red 7 matching replay".

The winning combination group "RPBB2" is composed of "Red 7 Matching Replay", "Basic Lip", and "CRP1". In this case, in the stop control means 105, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the push order in which the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, "R7RP3" and "R7RP4" are given priority. Reel control is performed so as to win a prize. The winning symbols of "R7RP3" are "RP (replay): left reel 13L"-"R7 (red 7): middle reel 13M"-"BE1 (bell 1): right reel 13R". Therefore, for example, when the right stop switch 21R is operated within the range in which the right reel 13R is the first stop reel and the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" of symbol number 4 can be pulled into the winning line (lower row), the symbol is concerned. Stops at the winning line (bottom). Next, when the second stop is the middle reel 13M and the middle stop switch 21M is operated within the range where the symbol "R7 (red 7)" of symbol number 2 can be pulled into the winning line (middle stage), the symbol is won. Stop at the line (middle). Finally, if the third stop is the left reel 13L and the left stop switch 21L is operated within the range where the symbol "RP (replay)" with symbol number 0 can be pulled into the winning line (upper row), the symbol is the winning line ( Stop at (upper). That is, the prize is won in "R7RP3". The combination is a symbol combination in which the symbols "R7 (red 7)" or "FR7 (fake red 7)" are aligned on the middle line and the upward-sloping line, respectively.

The symbol "BE1", which is the winning symbol of the right reel 13R of "R7RP3", is arranged in a range that can be pulled into the winning line (lower stage) regardless of the timing when the right stop switch 21R is operated. The symbol "R7 (red 7)", which is the winning symbol of the middle reel 13M, cannot be drawn into the winning line (middle stage) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21M. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so as to draw the symbol "CH (cherry)", which is the winning symbol of the middle reel 13M of "R7RP4", into the winning line (middle stage). The design "CH (cherry)" of the middle reel 13M has a complementary arrangement with the design "R7 (red 7)", and the design "R7 (red 7)" cannot be drawn into the winning line (middle). When the middle stop switch 21M is operated at the timing, it is possible to always draw the symbol "CH (cherry)" into the winning line.

In addition, the symbol "RP (replay)", which is a common winning symbol of the left reel 13L of "R7RP3" and "R7RP4", can be drawn into the winning line (upper stage) regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 21L. is there. Therefore, if the first stop is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R and the symbol "R7 (red 7)" cannot be pulled in the middle reel 13M, the player always wins the "R7RP4".

On the other hand, when the first stop is a push order other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so that the "basic lip" wins preferentially. As described above, since the "basic lip" is not missed, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop is a push order other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop switch 21L, Depending on the operation timing of 21M and 21R, one of the roles belonging to the "basic lip" must be won.

"RPS1" is composed of "WRP1" to "WRP5", "R7RP5", "R7RP6", and "basic lip". In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the push order in which the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 reels so that "WRP1" wins preferentially. Take control. The winning symbols of "WRP1" are "RP (replay)"-"BAR (bar)"-"BE1 (bell 1)". Therefore, for example, when the right stop switch 21R is operated within the range where the right reel 13R is the first stop reel and the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" of symbol number 14 can be pulled into the winning line (lower row), the symbol is concerned. Stops at the winning line (bottom). Next, when the second stop is the middle reel 13M and the middle stop switch 21M is operated within the range where the symbol "BAR" of symbol number 8 can be pulled into the winning line (middle stage), the symbol is the winning line. Stop at (middle). Finally, when the third stop is the left reel 13L and the left stop switch 21L is operated within the range where the symbol "RP (replay)" of symbol number 10 can be pulled into the winning line (upper row), the symbol is the winning line ( Stop at (upper). That is, the "WRP1" is won. The combination is a symbol combination in which the symbol "BAR" is aligned on the middle line.

The symbol "BE1 (bell 1)", which is the winning symbol of the right reel 13R of "WRP1", is arranged in a range that can be pulled into the winning line (lower stage) regardless of the timing when the right stop switch 21R is operated. However, the symbol "BAR", which is the winning symbol of the middle reel 13M, cannot be drawn into the winning line (middle stage) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21M. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control with "WRP2" to "WRP5" as the next priority winning combination. Even if the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M and it is not possible to win the "WRP1", one of "WRP2" to "WRP5" will be won according to the operation timing of the left reel 13L. It is configured as. Therefore, when the winning combination group "RPS1" is won, if the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M in the push order, "WRP1" to "WRP1" according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Be sure to win one of the "WRP5". Furthermore, if you press the symbol "BAR", you will win the "WRP1" where the symbol "BAR" is aligned on the middle line.

On the other hand, when the first stop is a push order other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so that the "basic lip" wins preferentially. As described above, since the "basic lip" is not missed, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop is a push order other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop switch 21L, Depending on the operation timing of 21M and 21R, one of the roles belonging to the "basic lip" must be won. In the following, "WRP1" to "WRP5", "R7RP5", and "R7RP6" may be collectively referred to as "BAR-matched replay".

"RPS2" is composed of "BAR matching replay", "basic lip", and "CRP1". In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the push order in which the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 reels so that "WRP3" wins preferentially. Take control. The winning symbols of "WRP3" are "BE1 (bell 1)"-"BAR (bar)"-"BE1 (bell 1)". Therefore, for example, when the right stop switch 21R is operated within the range where the right reel 13R is the first stop reel and the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" of symbol number 14 can be pulled into the winning line (lower row), the symbol is concerned. Stops at the winning line (bottom). Next, when the second stop is the middle reel 13M and the middle stop switch 21M is operated within the range where the symbol "BAR" of symbol number 8 can be pulled into the winning line (middle stage), the symbol is the winning line. Stop at (middle). Finally, when the third stop is the left reel 13L and the left stop switch 21L is operated within the range where the symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" of symbol number 9 can be pulled into the winning line (upper row), the symbol is the winning line. Stop at (upper). In other words, it wins "WRP3". In this combination, the symbol "BAR" stops at the middle stage of each of the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R, and the symbol "BAR" stops at the lower stage of the left reel 13L. That is, in the right reel 13R and the middle reel 13M, the symbol "BAR" stops in the middle stage and becomes a tempai, but the symbol "BAR" stops in the lower stage of the left reel 13L and the symbol "BAR" stops in the middle stage line. It is a combination of symbols that does not have "BAR".

The symbol "BE1 (bell 1)", which is the winning symbol of the right reel 13R of "WRP3", is arranged in a range that can be pulled into the winning line (lower stage) regardless of the timing when the right stop switch 21R is operated. However, the symbol "BAR", which is the winning symbol of the middle reel 13M, cannot be drawn into the winning line (middle stage) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21M. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control with "WRP1", "WRP2", "WRP4", and "WRP5" as the next priority winning combination. In this embodiment, even if the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M and it is not possible to win the "WRP3", "WRP1", "WRP2", depending on the operation timing of the left reel 13L, It is configured to win either "WRP4" or "WRP5". Therefore, when the winning combination group "RPS2" is won, if the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M in the push order, "WRP1" to "WRP1" according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Be sure to win one of the "WRP5". Furthermore, if the symbol "BAR" is pressed, the symbol "BAR" will be tempted on the middle line, but as a result, the "WRP3" will be won.

On the other hand, when the first stop is a push order other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so that the "basic lip" wins preferentially. As described above, since the "basic lip" is not missed, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop is a push order other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop switch 21L, Depending on the operation timing of 21M and 21R, one of the roles belonging to the "basic lip" must be won.

The winning combination group "RPCH1" is composed of "CRP1". Since the winning symbol is within the range in which the winning symbol can be pulled in regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, "CRP1" is sure to win (no omission).

The winning combination group "RPCH2" is composed of "CRP2" to "CRP7". Since "CRP2" to "CRP7" are not missed, when the winning combination group is won, be sure to select one of "CRP2" to "CRP7" according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Win a prize.

The winning combination group "BE1" is composed of "BE1" to "BE11" and "CH1". In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so that "BE1" to "BE11" are preferentially won. Since "BE1" to "BE11" are not missed, if the winning combination group is won, be sure to select one of "BE1" to "BE11" according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Win a prize. In the following, "BE1" to "BE11" may be collectively referred to as "bell".

The winning combination group "BE2" is composed of "bells". As mentioned above, since "bell" is not missed, if you win the winning combination group, you will definitely win one of the roles belonging to "bell" according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. To do.

The winning combination group "CH1" is "CH1" to "CH8", "PZ9" to "PZ12", "PZ21" to "PZ36", "PZ37" to "PZ52", "ATA2", "ATA5" to "ATA7". It is composed of. The applicable winning combination group is set as a winning combination (winning combination group) in which no omission occurs. Therefore, if the winning combination group is elected, one of the constituent combinations will always win a prize according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

The winning combination group "CH2" is composed of "CH9" to "CH19" and "PZX22". The applicable winning combination group is provided as a combination (winning combination group) that does not cause any omissions. Therefore, if the winning combination group is elected, one of the constituent combinations will always win a prize according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

The winning combination group "WML" is composed of "WM1" to "WM4". In "WM1" to "WM4", the winning symbols are arranged at positions where none of them can be won depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In this case, the winning combination group "WML" Despite winning the prize, there are some omissions that cannot be won by any of the constituents.

The winning group "JAC1" is "BE1"-"BE11", "WM1"-"WM4", "CH1"-"CH19", "ATA1"-"ATA10", "ATB1"-"ATB16", "PZ1". "-" PZ52 "," PZX1 "to" PZX22 ". The applicable winning combination group is provided as a combination (winning combination group) that does not cause any omissions. Therefore, if the winning combination group is elected, one of the constituent combinations will always win a prize according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. The winning combination group is subject to the combination lottery only in the bonus game state (RBB1, RBB2).

The winning combination group "JAC2" is composed of "CH1" to "CH19", "ATA1" to "ATA10", "ATB1" to "ATB16", "PZ1" to "PZ52", and "PZX1" to "PZX22". ing. The applicable winning combination group is provided as a combination (winning combination group) that does not cause any omissions. Therefore, if the winning combination group is elected, one of the constituent combinations will always win a prize according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. The winning combination group is subject to the combination lottery only in the bonus game state (RBB1, RBB2).

The winning group "ATLC1" is "BE1", "ATA1", "ATA2", "ATB1", "ATB4", "ATB7", "ATB8", "PZ5", "PZ8", "PZ11", "PZ12". , "PZX1" to "PZX4", "PZX20", "PZX22", "CH7", "CH8", "CH11", "CH12". In this case, the stop control means 105 controls the reel stop so that "BE1" wins preferentially in the push order (left → middle → right). "BE1" is within the range in which the winning symbols can be pulled in regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, so in the push order (left → middle → right), it is always "BE1". Win a prize in "BE1" (no omissions). On the other hand, in the case of the push order (left → right → middle), the reel stop control is performed so that the winning combinations other than “BE1” among the constituent winning combinations are given priority. And, no matter what timing each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, be sure to win one of the constituent combinations other than "BE1" (all payout one medal: one combination). It is configured in (no omissions). In the case of other push orders, the reel stop control is performed so that the constituent combinations other than "BE1" win the prize preferentially. However, unlike the case of pushing order (left → right → middle), there is a 1/2 chance of winning a prize other than “BE1”, and a 1/2 chance of winning no prize. Missing occurs (see FIG. 10 (a)).

That is, when the winning combination group "ARLC1" is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the correct pressing order (left → middle → right), which is one of the six selection pressing orders. Wins "BE1" where 10 medals can be paid out. Also, if the correct push order and the first stop reel are the same, but the other push orders are different (left → right → middle), any of the constituent combinations (one-card combination) other than “BE1” Be sure to win a prize. In addition, if the push order is different from the correct push order at the time of the first stop, one medal may be paid out or a missed medal may occur.

In addition, the same reel stop control is also performed for other push order AT combinations (winning combination group "ATLC2": $ 16 to "ATRC2": $ 20). That is, as shown in FIG. 10A, in the other push order AT combination, one of the six push orders is set as the correct push order, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are set in the push order. If it is operated, the winning combination (any of "BE1" to "BE10") from which 10 cards can be paid out will be won. In addition, the first stop reel has the same push order as the correct answer, but if the other push orders are different, a winning combination is always won in which one medal can be paid out. In addition, if the order of pushing the correct answer is different at the time of the first stop reel, one medal may be paid out, or none of the constituents may be able to win a prize.

(7) Section transition control means 106
The section transition control means 106 includes a non-advantageous section that does not allow notification of the correct push order when the push order AT combination (winning combination group "ATLC1 ($ 15)" to "ATRC2 ($ 20)") is won. It controls the transition between the advantageous section and the advantageous section that allows the notification of the push order of the correct answer, and includes the advantageous section continuous game number counting means 106a and the increasing number counting means 106b. The advantageous section and the non-advantageous section are set in each gaming state (RT0, RBB1F, RBB2F, RBB1, RBB2).

Specifically, in this embodiment, the section transition control means 106 is a non-advantageous section and bets three cards in the normal gaming state (RT0) or bets three cards in the bonus interior (RBB2F). In this case, if the winning combination groups other than the winning combination groups "JAC1", "JAC2", and the loss are won, the section is always shifted to the advantageous section. At this time, the section transition control means 106 sets the advantageous section flag set in the flag storage area 652 to ON. In addition, even if the winning combination group "JAC1", "JAC2", or the winning combination group other than the losing combination is won in other gaming states or when the number of bets is two, the section transition control means 106 is used. , Do not shift to advantageous sections.

The transition conditions from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section can be changed as appropriate. For example, in this embodiment, when the winning combination groups "JAC1", "JAC2", and the winning combination groups other than the loser are elected, the section is shifted to the advantageous section without exception, but these combinations (winning combination groups) A transition lottery may be performed at the time of winning, and the transition to the advantageous section may be made only when the lottery is won. In addition, the type of winning combination group to be transferred to the advantageous section may be changed. In addition, the type of gaming state that is a condition for transition to the advantageous section may be changed.

Further, when (i) the section transition control means 106 is not won in the AT lottery in the end waiting state after the end of the pseudo BNS (pseudo bonus) described later, (ii) the end condition of the AT game described later is satisfied. In the case of (iii) when the duration of the advantageous section exceeds the upper limit (for example, 1500 games), and (iv) when the number of medals increased in the advantageous section exceeds the specified value (for example, 2400). In the cases of i) to (iv), the transition is made from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. At this time, the section transition control means 106 sets the advantageous section lamp to OFF.

a) Advantageous section continuous game number counting means 106a
The advantageous section continuous game number counting means 106a counts the number of continuous games in the advantageous section, and counts the number of games from the time when the advantageous section flag is set to ON until the flag is set to OFF. Specifically, the advantageous section continuous game number counting means 106a adds +1 to the count value of the advantageous section game number counter 653 set in the RAM 65 each time one game is digested after the advantageous section flag is set to ON. .. The advantageous section continuous game number counting means 106a clears the count value of the advantageous section game number counter 653 to 0 when the advantageous section flag is set from ON to OFF.

b) Increased number counting means 106b
The increased number counting means 106b counts the increased number of medals possessed by the player. When the increased number of medals is paid out, the increased number counting means 106b adds the number of medals to the increased number of medals counter 658 set in the RAM 65. Further, when the number of medals is inserted, the increase number counting means 106b subtracts the count value of the increase number counter 658 by the number of medals. However, if it becomes negative, the count value of 0 is maintained. In the increase number counting means 106b, when the count value of the increase medal counter 658 reaches the upper limit value (2400) and the advantageous section flag is set from ON to OFF, the count value of the increase medal counter 658 is set. To 0.

(8) CZ transition lottery means 107
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the non-advantageous section shifts to the advantageous section, the normal state of the advantageous section first shifts. In the normal state, it is classified into a state where the expectation of transition to CZ (chance zone) is low (CZ normal), a state where the expectation of transition to CZ is high (CZ high accuracy), and CZ. The AT lottery described later will be held. For CZ, for example, for 10 games, an AT lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the AT period in each game. The AT period is a period in which the correct push order can be notified when the push order AT combination (winning combination group "ATLC1 ($ 15)" to "ATRC2 ($ 20)") is won, and the details will be described later. Therefore, it is provided as an advantageous zone in which it is easier to shift to the AT period than CZ normal or CZ high accuracy.

The CZ transition lottery means 107 determines by lottery whether or not to shift to CZ at the time of CZ normal or CZ high accuracy in the advantageous section. For example, the CZ transition lottery means 107 performs a CZ transition lottery in each game in CZ normal or CZ high accuracy. In the CZ transition lottery, the winning probability is set according to the type of the winning combination group in any case of CZ normal and CZ high accuracy. However, the winning probability is set to a higher value in the CZ high probability than in the CZ normal. When the CZ shift lottery means 107 wins the CZ shift lottery, the CZ flag provided in the flag storage area 652 is set to ON, and the game shifts to CZ from the next game. The flag is set to OFF when CZ ends.

(9) Pseudo-bonus lottery means 108
In this embodiment, during a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games), when the push order AT combination (winning combination group "ATLC1 ($ 15)" to "ATRC2 ($ 20)") is won, as in the AT period. There is a pseudo bonus that informs you of the correct push order. The pseudo-bonus lottery means 108 determines by lottery (pseudo-bonus transition lottery) whether or not to shift to the pseudo-bonus during the normal state of the advantageous section and the AT period. In the pseudo-bonus transition lottery, for example, the winning probability is set according to the winning combination lottery result. When the pseudo-bonus transition lottery is won, the pseudo-bonus lottery means 108 sets the pseudo-bonus flag provided in the flag storage area 652 to ON. The flag is set to OFF when the pseudo bonus ends.

(10) AT lottery means 109
The AT lottery means 109 determines by lottery (AT lottery) whether or not to shift to the AT period in the advantageous section. In this embodiment, the AT lottery is performed in (i) normal state (CZ normal, CZ high accuracy, CZ), (ii) pseudo-bonus, and (iii) end waiting state of the advantageous section. When the AT lottery is won, the AT lottery means 109 sets the AT flag provided in the flag storage area 652 to ON.

For example, in the AT lottery in the normal state (CZ normal, CZ high accuracy), the winning combination lottery results are of the winning combination groups "PRCH1", "RPCH2", "CH1", "CH2", "WML" (so-called rare role). An AT lottery will be held when either one is won. Here, the winning probability is set for each type of winning combination group. In CZ, AT lottery is held in each game. Here, the winning probability is set individually for each winning combination result (including loss), and the winning probability is set so that the lower the winning probability (winning combination group), the higher the winning probability of the AT lottery.

During the pseudo bonus, the AT lottery is performed in each game as in the CZ. In this embodiment, if the pseudo-bonus transition lottery is won, the status shifts to the bonus preparation state. The bonus preparation state is the waiting period until the winning combination group "RPBB1" or "RPBB2" is won, and is set as a pseudo bonus from the next game of the winning game of the winning combination group "RPBB1" or "RPBB2". Counting of a predetermined number of games (30 games) is started.

When the winning combination group "RPBB1" or "RPBB2" is won in the bonus preparation state, the characters "Reverse push to align the red 7 symbols!" Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the player is given the symbol "RPBB1". It is notified that "R7 (red 7)" should be pressed. As mentioned above, when you win the winning combination group "RPBB1" and press the symbol "R7 (red 7)" in the reverse direction, the symbol "R7 (red 7)" or "FR7 (fake red 7)" is displayed on the middle line. ) ”Is complete. On the other hand, when the winning combination group "RPBB2" is won and the symbol "R7 (red 7)" is pressed in the reverse direction, the symbol "R7 (red 7)" or "FR7 (fake)" is displayed on the middle line and the upward-sloping line, respectively. Red 7) ”are available. That is, the pseudo-bonus won in the normal state of the advantageous section is started when the red 7 symbols are aligned on the predetermined line.

In the AT lottery means 109, for example, the probability of winning the AT lottery is set higher in the pseudo-bonus in which only one line of red 7 symbols is aligned at the start than in the pseudo-bonus in which only one line of red 7 symbols is aligned at the start. May be good.

The end waiting state is one game after the pseudo bonus won in the normal state ends without being won in the AT lottery, or the AT period ends for a reason other than the limiter (upper limit of duration, upper limit of number of increase). In the remaining one game, the AT lottery means 109 performs an AT revival lottery or a return lottery to the AT period in this one game. These lottery can be drawn using, for example, the AT lottery table set for each combination lottery result.

(11) AT management means 110
The AT management means 110 (corresponding to the "game state transition control means" of the present invention) manages the game during the AT period, and manages the continuation / termination of the AT (first AT) of the ally character A. The management means 110a, the second AT management means 110b that manages the continuation / termination of the AT (second AT) of the ally character B, and the third AT management means 110c that manages the continuation / termination of the AT (third AT) of the ally character C. Has.

As shown in FIG. 6, the AT (AT period) of this embodiment includes five stages that are sequentially transitioned, a stage start preparation state provided as a preparation state before the start of each stage, and first to fourth stages. The clear condition is set when the stage epilogue that shifts after satisfying the clear condition in each stage and the clear condition are satisfied before reaching the ceiling of each stage (128G: corresponding to the "predetermined game period" of the present invention). The stage clear bonus (see Fig. 24 (b)) from the time it is filled until the number of games (128G) corresponding to the ceiling of the stage is reached, and the ending that shifts after clearing the last stage (fifth stage). It is set.

Each stage is set so that three ally characters cooperate to defeat the enemy character set for each. In each stage, if (i) the HP of the enemy character disappears before all of the ally characters become incapable of fighting, (ii) the HP of the enemy character is not gone, but at least one ally character can fight. If the number of continuous games of the stage reaches the ceiling (128G), the stage will be cleared if the pseudo bonus is won in the middle of the stage (iii), and then the stage epilogue will be fixed to 10 games. Transition. If the clearing conditions of (i) and (iii) are satisfied, the stage epilogue is followed by the stage clear bonus. This stage clear bonus will continue for the remaining number of games, assuming that the stage continues to the ceiling (128G) after the clearing conditions are met. For example, if the clearing condition is satisfied at 50G in the stage, the remaining 78G is given as a stage clear bonus. When the stage clear bonus ends, the stage shifts to the stage start preparation state. On the other hand, if the clearing condition (ii) is satisfied, the stage clear bonus is not given, and when the stage epilogue ends, the stage shifts to the stage start preparation state of the next stage. Therefore, the number of continuous games when the clearing conditions (i) to (iii) of each stage are satisfied is uniformly 138G.

If all ally characters become incapacitated before the enemy character's HP runs out, AT ends. On the other hand, if all the ally characters clear all five stages without becoming incapacitated, the ending will be given. The ending ends when either 100 games are continued, the number of continuous games in the advantageous section exceeds the upper limit (1500 games), or the number of medals increased in the advantageous section exceeds the upper limit (2400). .. That is, if all stages (1st to 5th stages) are cleared, a maximum of 100 games of AT period will be given as a clear privilege.

Each ally character A to C has different conditions for damaging the HP of the enemy character and conditions for disabling combat. That is, when the individual ATs of the ally characters A to C having different end conditions proceed at the same time and all the ATs end (corresponding to the "predetermined end condition" of the present invention), the entire AT ends. It has become. Here, the entire AT corresponds to the "special advantageous gaming state" of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the HP of the enemy character in each stage is set to 1000. Therefore, during the AT period, the friendly characters A to C cooperate to reduce the HP (1000) of the enemy character. If the AT lottery is won, the stage start preparation state is entered, but the stage start preparation state continues until one of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" is won. Then, in the game in which one of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" is won for the first time in the stage start preparation state, the player can select one ally character. For the selected ally character, the end conditions are relaxed only in the relevant stage in the ATs (first to third ATs) corresponding to the character. The HP of the enemy character in each stage may be determined by a lottery at the start of the stage so that the stage clearing conditions may change.

In a game in which one of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" is won for the first time in the stage start preparation state, the ally character is selected on the liquid crystal display 27 before the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R becomes effective. The screen is displayed. For example, when the winning combination group "RPN1" is won, as shown in FIG. 15, a selection screen is displayed in which the left side is the ally character A, the center is the ally character B, and the right side is the ally character C. Then, when the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is valid and the first stop reel is the left reel 13L in the push order, the ally character A can be selected. Further, when the first stop reel is in the push order in which the middle reel is 13M, the ally character B can be selected. Further, when the first stop reel is the right reel 13R in the push order, the ally character C can be selected. In addition, on the selection screen as shown in FIG. 15, an explanatory display such as "Select a character in the first stop operation!" May be performed. Further, at this time, the explanation display of the playability of each character may be performed.

When the winning combination group "RPN1" is won, if the first stop is the left reel 13L in the push order, "NRP1" or "NRP2" is always won. The winning modes of these combinations are all symbol combinations in which the symbols "RP (replay)" are aligned on the middle line (FIGS. 10 (a) and 15). In addition, when the winning combination group "RPN1" is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 13M in the push order, "NRP3" to "NRP6" are always won. The winning modes of these combinations are all symbol combinations in which the symbols "RP (replay)" are aligned on the upward-sloping line (FIGS. 10 (a) and 15). In addition, when the winning combination group "RPN1" is won, if the first stop is the right reel 13R in the push order, "NRP7" is always won. The winning mode of this combination is a combination of symbols in which the symbols "RP (replay)" are aligned on the downward-sloping line (FIGS. 10 (a) and 15).

Therefore, in the game in which the winning combination group "RPN1" is won for the first time in the stage start preparation state, the AT management means 110 of the ally character selected by the player based on the symbol combination determined by the symbol determination means 112 described later. Determine the type. Specifically, in the game in which the winning combination group "RPN1" is won, when it is determined by the symbol determination means 112 that the "middle RP (" NRP1 "" NRP2 ")" has been won, the AT management means 110 is a game. It is determined that the ally character A has been selected by the person. Further, when it is determined by the symbol determining means 112 that the "rightward rising RP (" NRP3 "to" NRP6 ")" has been won, the AT management means 110 determines that the ally character B has been selected by the player. Further, when it is determined by the symbol determining means 112 that the "right-down RP (" NRP7 ")" has been won, the AT management means 110 determines that the ally character C has been selected by the player.

The same applies when one of the winning combination groups "RPN2" to "RPN6" is won for the first time in the stage start preparation state. As shown in FIG. 10A, the winning combination groups "RPN2" to "RPN6" are also "middle RP" and "upward to the right" according to the type of the first stop reel, similarly to the winning combination group "RPN1". Win a prize in either "RP" or "Right-down RP". Here, when the AT management means 110 wins any of the winning combination groups "RPN2" to "RPN6", it is determined by the symbol determination means 112 that the AT management means 110 has won the "middle RP (" NRP1 "" NRP2 ")". In that case, ally character A is selected by the player, ally character B is selected if it is determined that the player has won the "right-up RP", and ally character C is selected if it is determined that the "right-down RP" has been won. (See FIG. 10 (b)). Along with this, the selection screen of the liquid crystal display 27 also changes. For example, when the winning combination group "RPN2" is won, a selection screen is displayed in which the left side is the ally character A, the center is the ally character C, and the right side is the ally character B. Therefore, if the player selects the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R of the first stop reel based on the positions of the ally characters A to C displayed on the selection screen, the player selects the desired ally characters A to C. Can be done.

In this embodiment, the AT management means 110 selects the ally characters A to C based on the winning combination of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" at the time of winning. For example, the first stop is performed. It may be performed based on the type of the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R applied to the reel. Further, it may be performed based on a process related to stop control such as the type of stop table 672 selected according to the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In this way, the ally characters A to C may be selected based on the stop operation of the stop switch 21 and the information that can specify the stop symbol combination such as the stop control table and the number of sliding frames.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 11A, all of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" win the "middle RP" when the first stop reel is in the push order of the left reel 13L. However, if the first stop reel is in the push order of the middle reel 13M, the "right-up RP" is won, and if the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, the "right-down RP" is won. Configure to do. Then, when the AT management means 110 wins the winning combination group "RPN1" and wins the "middle RP" (first stop: left reel 13L), it determines that the ally character A has been selected, and "rises to the right". If you win the "RP" (1st stop: middle reel 13M), it is determined that the ally character B has been selected, and if you win the "right-down RP" (1st stop: right reel 13R), the ally character C Is selected.

Further, when the AT management means 110 wins the "middle RP" at the time of winning the winning combination group "RPN2" (first stop: left reel 13L), it determines that the ally character B has been selected, and "upward to the right". If you win the "RP" (1st stop: middle reel 13M), it is determined that the ally character C has been selected, and if you win the "right-down RP" (1st stop: right reel 13R), the ally character A Is determined to have been selected (see FIG. 11B).

Further, when the AT management means 110 wins the "middle RP" at the time of winning the winning combination group "RPN3" (first stop: left reel 13L), it determines that the ally character B has been selected, and "upward to the right". If you win the "RP" (1st stop: middle reel 13M), it is determined that the ally character A has been selected, and if you win the "right-down RP" (1st stop: right reel 13R), the ally character C Is determined to have been selected (see FIG. 11B).

Further, when the AT management means 110 wins the "middle RP" at the time of winning the winning combination group "RPN4" (first stop: left reel 13L), it determines that the ally character B has been selected, and "upward to the right". If you win the "RP" (1st stop: middle reel 13M), it is determined that the ally character C has been selected, and if you win the "right-down RP" (1st stop: right reel 13R), the ally character A Is determined to have been selected (see FIG. 11B).

Further, when the AT management means 110 wins the "middle RP" at the time of winning the winning combination group "RPN5" (first stop: left reel 13L), it determines that the ally character C has been selected, and "upward to the right". If you win the "RP" (1st stop: middle reel 13M), it is determined that the ally character A has been selected, and if you win the "right-down RP" (1st stop: right reel 13R), the ally character B Is determined to have been selected (see FIG. 11B).

Further, when the AT management means 110 wins the "middle RP" at the time of winning the winning combination group "RPN6" (first stop: left reel 13L), it determines that the ally character C has been selected, and "upward to the right". If you win the "RP" (1st stop: middle reel 13M), it is determined that the ally character B has been selected, and if you win the "right-down RP" (1st stop: right reel 13R), the ally character A Is determined to have been selected (see FIG. 11B).

That is, in each of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6", the types of replay winning modes ("middle RP", "right-up RP", "right-down RP") and the ally characters A to C determined to be selected are selected. The selected ally characters A to C may be determined based on the types of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" and the winning mode (FIG. 11 (FIG. 11). a), see FIG. 11 (b)).

Further, in this embodiment, the ally characters A to C can be selected on the selection screen of the liquid crystal display 27, but the notification display 60 also notifies the information that the ally characters A to C can be selected. The information will be described later.

After determining the selected ally character, the AT management means 110 sets the continuation conditions of the ATs (first to third ATs) corresponding to the selected ally characters more advantageously than when the player does not select them. How to make it advantageous will be described together with the explanation of each AT described later. When the selection of the ally character is completed in the stage start preparation state, the stage starts from the next game. In this embodiment, the type of ally character can be selected in the stage start preparation state at the beginning of each of the first to fourth stages. The ally characters A to C (first AT to third AT) selected here are mainly displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 during AT. Therefore, the selection of the ally characters A to C in the stage start preparation state also serves as the selection of the playability of the AT and the selection of the effect related to the main display during the AT.

The AT management means 110 starts counting the stage continuation game number counter 659 from the next game of the game in which the ally characters A to C are selected (start of the stage), and every game until the stage ends. Add +1 at a time. Then, when the count value of the HP management counter 654 becomes 0 in a state where any one of the first to third ATs is continued (clearing condition (i): "predetermined clearing condition" of the present invention. (Equivalent), the count value of the HP management counter 654 is not 0 when any one of the 1st to 3rd ATs is continued, but the count value of the stage continuation game counter 659 is 128 on the ceiling. When it becomes (clearing condition of (ii)), when a pseudo bonus is won during the stage (clearing condition of (iii)), the AT management means 110 clears the count value of the stage continuous game counter 659 to 0. .. Further, the AT management means 110 returns the count value of the HP management counter 654 to the default (1000) when the stage is completed.

(11-1) First AT management means 110a
The first AT is a continuous lottery type game that continues to the next set if it is won in the continuous lottery at the end of the set. The first AT management means 110a normally sets 20 games as the number of games in one set, and when the ally character A is selected in the stage start preparation state, increases by 10 games and sets 30 games. Further, the first AT management means 110a determines the pt for granting the first reference pt (points) in each game in the set. The granting pt of the first reference pt is determined according to the winning combination lottery result.

Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the push order AT combination (winning combination group “ATLC1 ($ 15)” to “ATRC2 ($ 20)”) is won, If the correct answer is pushed, or if you win any of the winning combination groups "BE1" and "BE2" that can pay out 10 medals regardless of the pushing order, the first criterion pt will be 1 pt is given, and if this is the correct answer twice in a row (whether the winning combination group "BE1" or "BE2" is successful or not), 5 pt is given, and if the answer is correct three times in a row, 10 pt is given. The number of points to be played is increasing (see FIG. 13).

As shown in FIG. 13, in principle, the push order AT combination or the winning combination group "BE1" and "BE2" are treated as continuous, and the push order AT combination or the winning combination group "BE1", The number of first criterion pt to be given is increasing on the condition that the winners of "BE2" are continuously won and the correct answers (whether the winning combination groups "BE1" and "BE2" are successful or not) are continuously obtained. If you win another winning combination group during the winning of two push-order AT combinations (or winning combination groups "BE1" and "BE2"), or if you win a push-order AT combination or winning combination group "BE1", "BE2" If the push order is incorrect, the increase in the given pt due to the continuous correct answer returns to the starting point (returns to the first consecutive answer).

Further, in this embodiment, during the AT period, when all the correct push orders are notified when the push order AT combination is won (complete notification), and when only a part is notified (partial notification). There is. Here, the first AT management means 110a assumes that the push order is correct regardless of the actual push order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R when the complete notification is performed when the push order AT combination is won. A reference pt is given. That is, in the case of complete notification, even if the player does not follow the notification and the pressing order is the incorrect pressing order, the first reference pt is given as if the pressing order was the correct answer. In addition, if the push order AT combination is won in the previous game and the push order is correct, the push order AT combination is also won in the next game, and if the notification is complete, the first AT management means 110a is the game. The first reference pt is given as the correct answer twice in a row regardless of the pressing order of. In addition, whether or not the first AT management means 110a is a complete notification is determined based on the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 111 described later.

On the other hand, in the case of partial notification in this embodiment, only the pushing order of the first stop reel is notified, but in this case, whether or not the first AT management means 110a has won a winning combination in which 10 payouts can be obtained. Based on, it is determined whether or not the push order is correct. That is, when the first AT management means 110a determines that the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 111 at the time of winning the push order AT combination is not complete notification, the symbol after all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped. The success or failure of the push order is determined based on the determination result by the determination means 112.

However, in the case of so-called rare roles (winning combination groups "RPBB1", "RPBB2", "RPS1", "RPS2", "RPCH1", "RPCH2", "CH1", "CH2", and "WML"), continuous handling is suspended. That is, when the push order AT role or the winning role groups "BE1" and "BE2" are won, the push order is correct, the rare role is won in the next game, and the push order AT role or the winning role is further won in the next game. If the push order is correct when the groups "BE1" and "BE2" are won, the given first criterion pt is treated as two consecutive correct answers. If the rare role is won, the first standard pt will be given by a separate lottery.

Further, when the first AT management means 110a wins the push order AT combination in the final game of the set of the first AT (for example, the normal 20th game), the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 111 is completely notified. Even if it is a partial notification, the first reference pt is given as if the correct answer was pushed. In this way, in the end game of each set of the first AT, the continuous lottery for the next set can be performed before all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, and the production according to the result can be performed. it can.

When the grant pt of the first reference pt is determined, the first AT management means 110a stores the grant pt in the first reference pt counter 655 and subtracts the same value as the number of the pt from the HP management counter 654 (stage). Subtraction of pt (stage point)). When the number of grants of the first reference pt is newly determined, such as in the next game, the first AT management means 110a adds the grant pt to the first reference pt counter 655 each time, and sets the same value as the number of pt. Subtract from the HP management counter 654.

When the number of set games set in the set is exhausted, the first AT management means 110a continues to the next set based on the count value (cumulative first reference pt) of the first reference pt counter 655 at that time. A continuous lottery will be held to decide whether or not to do so. In this embodiment, if the cumulative first reference pt ≥ 100 pt, the probability of continuing to the next set is 100%, and if the cumulative first reference pt <100 pt, the next set increases as the number of pt increases. The probability of continuation to is high (Fig. 12 (a)). If you win the continuous lottery, you will move to the next set. At this time, the first AT management means 110a clears the first reference pt counter 655 to "0". The first AT management means 110a repeats these processes until the end condition of the first AT that the continuous lottery is not won is satisfied. When the end condition of the first AT is satisfied, the first AT management means 110a sets the first AT flag to OFF and waits until the stage shifts to the next stage.

If ally character A is selected at the start of the stage (preparation for stage start), 30 games per set will be maintained as long as the player stays in the stage, even if he / she continues to the next set. Will be done. According to such a configuration, as the number of games in one set increases, the chances of acquiring the first reference pt increase. Therefore, when the ally character A is selected in the stage start preparation state, it is different from the case where it is not selected. However, the continuation of the 1st AT is advantageous.

When the first AT management means 110a satisfies the clearing condition of the stage (HP of the enemy character = "0"), the first AT is cleared even if the first AT is ongoing, and the number of set games is determined. Start again. If the first AT has ended when the clearing condition of the stage is satisfied, the first AT management means 110a sets the first AT flag to ON and starts again from the determination of the number of set games (the first AT). Resurrection start). In this embodiment, the acquired first reference pt and the subtraction pt of the stage pt are set to be the same. For example, twice the value of the acquired first reference pt is the subtraction pt of the stage pt. The acquired first reference pt and the subtraction pt of the stage pt may be different from each other.

(11-2) Second AT management means 110b
In the 2nd AT, a mission acquisition lottery is held every game during the set, and if the mission cannot be acquired during the set, it ends, and if it can be acquired, it is confirmed that the next set will be continued, and the mission game (this). In the embodiment, 10 games) are given (FIG. 12 (b)). The second AT management means 110b normally sets 20 games as the number of games in one set, and when the ally character B is selected in the stage start preparation state, increases by 10 games and sets 30 games.

In addition, the second AT management means 110b performs a mission acquisition lottery in each game in the set. If you win the mission acquisition lottery, the continuation to the next set will be confirmed. At this time, the second AT management means 110b subtracts a predetermined pt (for example, 100 pt) from the HP management counter 654, and determines the type of mission to be performed in the mission game by lottery. Examples of missions include winning the winning combination group "RPN1" or "RPN2" three times during the mission game, and winning the push order AT role three times during the mission game. When the mission is achieved in the mission game, the second AT management means 110b further subtracts a predetermined pt (for example, 100 pt) from the HP management counter 654 as a mission achievement bonus. When the mission game is over, whether or not you complete the mission, you will continue to the next set. The second AT management means 110b repeats these processes until the end condition of the second AT that the mission acquisition lottery is not won is satisfied until the number of set games is exhausted.

When the end condition of the second AT is satisfied, the second AT management means 110b sets the second AT flag to OFF and waits until the stage shifts to the next stage. When the second AT management means 110b satisfies the clearing condition of the stage (HP of the enemy character = "0"), the second AT clears the second AT and determines the number of set games even if the second AT is ongoing. Start again from. If the second AT has ended when the clearing condition of the stage is satisfied, the second AT management means 110b sets the second AT flag to ON and starts again from the determination of the number of set games (second AT). Resurrection start).

If ally character B is selected at the start of the stage (preparation for stage start), 30 games per set will be maintained as long as the player stays in the stage, even if he / she continues to the next set. Will be done. According to such a configuration, as the number of games in one set increases, the chances of acquiring a mission increase. Therefore, when the ally character B is selected in the stage start preparation state, the second AT is more than the case where it is not selected. Continuation is advantageous.

(11-3) Third AT management means 110c
Normally, if the third AT is in the correct push order when a partial notification is given when the push order AT combination is won, 1 pt of the second reference pt is given. Then, when the cumulative total of the second reference pt reaches 8 pt before the number of times the incorrect answer is pushed becomes 3 times when the partial notification is performed, the stage pt is shifted to the subtraction specialized state. On the other hand, the game is playable when the number of incorrect answers reaches 3 before the cumulative total of the 2nd reference pt reaches 8 pt. Even if you do not win the push order AT role, if you win the rare role, the second standard pt will be given by lottery. However, when the ally character C is selected in the stage start preparation state, the number of incorrect answers, which is the end condition of the third AT, increases to five.

Here, the third AT management means 110c determines whether or not partial notification is performed when the push order AT combination is won, based on the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 111, as in the case of the first AT. .. Then, when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped in the game, and then the determination result of the symbol determination means 112 wins a winning combination of 10 payouts, the third AT management means 110c is the second reference. The count value of the pt counter 656 is added by +1. Further, the third AT management means 110c also adds the count value of the second reference pt counter 656 by a predetermined value even when the second reference pt granting lottery at the time of winning the rare combination is won. On the other hand, the third AT management means 110c is unsuccessful if, after all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R have stopped in the game, the judgment result of the symbol determination means 112 does not win a winning combination in which 10 payouts can be obtained. The count value of the correct answer counter 657 is added by +1.

When the count value (cumulative second reference pt) of the second reference pt counter 656 reaches 8 pt during the set, the game shifts to the subtraction specialized state from the next game. When the third AT management means 110c shifts to the subtraction specialized state, a lottery for subtracting the stage pt (subtraction lottery) is performed in each game, and the stage pt is subtracted by the number of pt determined by the lottery. The subtraction specialization state continues until the stage pt becomes 0. Therefore, when the third AT shifts to the subtraction specialized state, the shift to the next stage is confirmed.

In addition, in the third AT management means 110c, before the cumulative total of the second reference pt reaches 8 pt, the number of times the push order is incorrect is three times (allies) when the push order AT combination is won (partially notified). When the end condition of the third AT, which is 5 times when the character C is selected, is satisfied, the third AT flag is set to OFF, and the player waits until the next stage is started.

When the third AT management means 110c satisfies the clearing condition of the stage (HP of the enemy character = "0"), the third AT clears the third AT and newly sets the third AT even if the third AT is ongoing. Start. If the 3rd AT has ended when the clearing condition of the stage is satisfied, the 3rd AT management means 110c sets the 3rd AT flag to ON and starts the 3rd AT again (recovery start of the 3rd AT). ). According to such a configuration, when the ally character C is selected in the stage start preparation state, the number of incorrect answers that is the end condition of the third AT increases, so that the third AT is continued as compared with the case where it is not selected. Is advantageous.

The AT management means 110 draws a pseudo bonus in each game in each stage. If you win this lottery, you will be transferred to a pseudo bonus. If the pseudo bonus is won while the stage is in progress, the clearing of the stage will be confirmed even if the HP of the enemy character is not set to "0". After the end of the pseudo bonus, after the stage epilogue, it shifts to the stage clear bonus.

Also, in each of the 1st to 5th stages, even if the number of continuous games on the stage is 128 games when all ATs (1st AT to 3rd AT) are not completed, the HP of the enemy character is "0". Regardless of whether or not it is, the clearing of the stage is confirmed. Therefore, after the pseudo-bonus ends and the stage continuation reaches 128 games, the stage clear bonus is entered via the stage epilogue. At this time, each of the first AT management means 110a, the second AT management means 110b, and the third AT management means 110c returns a predetermined counter to the default.

In addition, for example, a pseudo bonus may be given to the condition of winning the winning combination group "RPS1" while the stage is in progress. In this case, when the winning combination (winning combination group) is won while the stage is in progress, a character such as "Aim for BAR by pressing backward!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 to notify the player to press the button. It is good. If the player follows this notification, the symbols "BAR" will be aligned in the middle line, so it will be easier for the player to know that he has won the pseudo bonus. Further, in this case, even when the winning combination group "RPS2" is won, it is advisable to display a character such as "Aim for BAR by pressing backward!" On the liquid crystal display 27 to notify the user to press the button. .. In this case, even if the player presses the symbol "BAR", the symbol "BAR" is aligned in the middle of each of the right reel 13R and the middle reel 13M, and the tempai is done, but finally the middle row. Since the design "BAR" is not aligned on the line, it can be used for fake production of pseudo bonus.

In addition, the AT management means 110 separately performs a transition lottery to the special zone during the stage start preparation state and each stage in progress. When the transition lottery is won, in the stage start preparation state, after selecting the type of the ally character, for example, the game shifts to the special zone from the next game of the game won in the transition lottery while the stage is in progress. In the special zone, 10 games are fixed and the HP subtraction lottery of the enemy character is performed every game. In the subtraction lottery, different lottery tables are set according to the result of the winning combination, and the rarer the winning combination, the easier it is to select more subtraction points. The subtraction lottery is also performed by the AT management means 110. When the special zone ends, move to the beginning of the stage or the stage in progress.

(12) Notification mode determining means 111
The notification mode determining means 111 determines the notification mode of the push order to be notified by the notification display 60. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, as the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 111, only the first stop is notified among the six push orders (partial notification mode). , 16 types are provided, including a mode of notifying all push orders (complete notification mode). Hereinafter, each notification mode displayed by the notification display 60 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 21, the notification display 60 is composed of two side-by-side 7-segment displays. Both 7-segment displays (SEG1, SEG2) are formed in a rod shape, and seven segments A to G arranged in a "8" shape are combined with one small round segment DP as a decimal point. Each has a total of eight segments, and each segment is composed of a light emitting diode.

In this embodiment, the left 7-segment display SEG1 (hereinafter, also referred to as seg 1) mainly displays the types of stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R to be pressed, and the right 7-segment display SEG2 (hereinafter, seg 1). (Sometimes referred to as 2) indicates the type of notification mode. Further, in the left segment 1, the segment F corresponds to the left stop switch 21L, the segment A corresponds to the middle stop switch 21M, and the segment B corresponds to the right stop switch 21R (see FIG. 21). Then, while the seg 1 may change the lighting portion of the segment between the first stop and the third stop, the seg 2 does not change between the first stop and the third stop.

In the case of the notification mode (push order parameter "$ 01") that indicates the push order (left → middle → right), which is an example of the complete notification mode (6 choices), the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is effective. At the same time, the segment F of the segment 1 is lit and the segment B of the segment 2 is lit. Here, the lighting of the segment B of the segment 2 is a unique lighting mode that lights only in the case of the notification mode in which the push order (left → middle → right) is instructed, and thus the notification mode can be obtained. Can be identified. On the other hand, the lighting of the segment F of the segment 1 corresponds to the left stop switch 21L, and notifies that the first stop reel is the left reel 13L.

When the left stop switch 21L is operated at the first stop, the lighting mode of the segment 1 changes from the lighting of the segment F to the lighting of the segment A. On the other hand, the lighting mode of the segment 2 does not change. In this case, it is notified that the notification mode is such that the pressing order (left → middle → right) is continuously instructed by lighting the segment B of the segment 2. The lighting of the segment A of the segment 1 corresponds to the middle stop switch 21M, and notifies that the second stop reel is the middle reel 13M.

When the middle stop switch 21M is operated at the second stop, the lighting mode of the segment 1 changes from the lighting of the segment A to the lighting of the segment B. On the other hand, the lighting mode of the segment 2 does not change. In this case, it is notified that the notification mode is such that the pressing order (left → middle → right) is continuously instructed by lighting the segment B of the segment 2. The lighting of the segment B of the segment 1 corresponds to the right stop switch 21R, and notifies that the third stop reel is the right reel 13R.

When the right stop switch 21R is operated at the third stop, all the segments of Seg 1 and Seg 2 are turned off, and the notification ends. Similarly, for other notification modes (push order information parameters "$ 02" to "$ 06") that are complete notification modes, the segment corresponding to the push order indicated in Seg 1 lights up, and the type of notification mode in Seg 2 A unique portion is lit according to (see FIG. 22).

In the case of the notification mode (push order parameter "$ 07") that indicates the push order (left ??), which is an example of a partial notification mode, when the operations of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are enabled. , Segment F of Seg 1 lights up, and segments A, B, C of Seg 2 light up. Here, the lighting of the segments A, B, and C of the segment 2 is a unique lighting mode that lights only in the case of the notification mode instructing the push order (L ??), which is the notification mode. Can be identified. On the other hand, the lighting of the segment F of the segment 1 corresponds to the left stop switch 21L, and notifies that the first stop reel is the left reel 13L.

When the left stop switch 21L is operated at the first stop, the lighting mode of the segment 1 changes from the lighting of the segment F to the lighting of the segments A and B. On the other hand, the lighting mode of the segment 2 does not change. In this case, it is notified that the notification mode is such that the pressing order (left ??) is continuously instructed by lighting the segment B of the segment 2. By lighting the segments A and B of the segment 1, it is notified that the second stop reel should be selected from the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R.

Regardless of whether the middle stop switch 21M or the right stop switch 21R is operated in the second stop, the lighting mode of the segment 1 changes from lighting of segments A and B to extinguishing of all segments. On the other hand, the lighting mode of the segment 2 does not change. In this case, the lighting of the segment B of the segment 2 notifies that the pressing order (left ??) is continuously instructed, and the extinguishing of each segment of the segment 1 notifies that the selection is completed.

When the remaining stop switches 21M and 21R are operated at the third stop, all the segments of Seg 1 and Seg 2 are turned off, and the notification ends. Similarly, for the other notification modes (push order information parameters "$ 08" to "$ 09"), which are some notification modes, the first stop reel can be specified in Seg 1, but the second and third stops. In the reel, an unspecified segment is lit, and a unique portion of the seg 2 according to the type of notification mode is lit (see FIG. 22).

In this embodiment, when the ally characters A to C are selected in the stage preparation state, that is, when one of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" is won for the first time in the stage preparation state, the liquid crystal display is displayed. In addition to the selection screen of 27, the notification display 60 also notifies information that can select the types of ally characters A to C.

Specifically, "selection 1" to "selection 6" in the "push order instruction" column shown in FIG. 23 correspond to the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6", respectively. For example, "selection 1" corresponds to the winning combination group "RPN1", and when the winning combination group "RPN1" is won for the first time in the stage preparation state, the notification mode (pushing order parameter "RPN1") is displayed by the notification display 60. It will be notified at "$ 0A"). Hereinafter, the notification mode will be described.

When the operations of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are enabled in the game in which the winning combination group "RPN1" is won for the first time in the stage preparation state, the segments F, A, and B of the segment 1 light up and the segment B of the segment 2 lights up. , D lights up. Here, the lighting of the segments B and D of the segment 2 is a unique lighting mode that lights only when the winning combination group "RPN1" is elected, thereby winning the winning combination group. (Notification of the types of winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6").

As described above, in the case of the winning combination group "RPN1", in the case of the push order in which the first stop is the left reel 13L, the ally character A is selected and the "middle RP" is won, and the first stop is middle. In the case of a push order in which the reel 13M is pushed, the ally character B is selected "upward RP", and in the case of a push order in which the first stop is the right reel 13R, the ally character C is selected "downward RP". (See FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b)). Therefore, if the lighting mode of the segment 2 is confirmed in the selection game of the ally characters A to C, the ally characters A to C can be selected.

On the other hand, in the segment 1, the segment F corresponding to the left stop switch 21L, the segment A corresponding to the middle stop switch 21M, and the segment B corresponding to the right stop switch 21R are all lit. As a result, any stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R may be operated, and the first stop reel notifies that it is left to the player's selection. That is, it notifies that the game is a selection game of ally characters A to C.

When the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R on the first stop reel are selected by the player and the selected stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated (after the first stop), all the segments of the segment 1 are displayed. Turns off to notify that the selection is complete. On the other hand, the lighting mode of the segment 2 is maintained (lighting of segments B and D). The lighting mode of the seg 1 and the seg 2 after the first stop is maintained until the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R related to the third stop are operated. Then, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R related to the third stop are operated, all the segments of the seg 1 and the seg 2 are turned off, and the notification ends.

Similarly, regarding other notification modes (pushing order information parameters "$ 0A" to "$ 0F") related to the selection of ally characters A to C, the pushing order is left to the player's selection in Seg 1. The indicated segments (segments F, A, B) are lit, and a unique portion of the segment 2 according to the type of notification mode is lit (see FIG. 23).

When the push order AT combination is won during the advantageous section, the notification mode determining means 111 determines the notification mode based on the gaming state at the time of winning. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, when the push order AT combination is won during the CZ (chance zone), the notification mode determining means 111 is among the correct push orders according to the type of the push order AT combination. , The notification mode is determined so that only the first stop reel is notified (partially notified) of the correct push order. For example, when the winning combination group "ATLC1" is won during the CZ, the notification mode determining means 111 notifies that the first stop reel is the left reel 13L (push order information parameter "$ 07"). To decide. In this case, the correct push order is such that 10 medals can be paid out with a probability of 1/2 by selecting the remaining reels. However, during CZ, partial notification is not performed without exception when the push order AT combination is won, and for example, it is configured so that notification is performed only with a probability of 1/2. Therefore, when nothing is notified, the notification mode determining means 111 determines, for example, the notification mode (push order information parameter "$ 00") indicating that nothing is notified. It should be noted that the method of determining whether or not the notification mode determining means 111 partially notifies during CZ can be appropriately set. For example, as described above, it may be decided whether or not to perform partial notification by lottery, or notification / non-notification may be performed alternately.

In addition, when the push order AT combination is won in the stage start preparation state or the stage epilogue, the notification mode determination means 111 notifies all of the correct push orders according to the type of the push order AT combination (complete notification mode). ). For example, when the winning combination group "ATLC1" is won in the stage start preparation state or the stage epilogue, the notification mode determining means 111 notifies that the push order (left → middle → right) is set (push order). The information parameter "$ 01") is determined. In this case, if the player operates the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R according to the display contents of the notification display 60, 10 medals can be reliably paid out (correct answer in push order). However, during the stage start preparation state or the stage epilogue, complete notification is not performed without exception when the push order AT combination is won, and for example, it is configured so that notification is performed only with a probability of 1/2. Therefore, when nothing is notified, the notification mode determining means 111 determines, for example, the notification mode (push order information parameter "$ 00") indicating that nothing is notified. It should be noted that the method of determining whether or not the notification mode determining means 111 performs complete notification during the stage start preparation state or the stage epilogue can be appropriately set. For example, as described above, it may be decided whether or not to perform complete notification by lottery, or notification / non-notification may be performed alternately.

Further, when the notification mode determining means 111 wins the push order AT combination during the pseudo bonus (during AT and non-AT), during the special zone, during the ending, and during the stage clear bonus, the notification mode determining means 111 depends on the type of the push order AT combination. The mode (complete notification mode) is determined to notify all of the correct push order. During the special zone, ending, and stage clear bonus, unlike the stage start preparation state or the stage epilogue, when the push order AT combination is won, the notification mode is determined so that the notification is always complete.

Further, when the push order AT combination is won during the progress of each stage, the notification mode determination means 111 always determines the notification mode to be either partial notification or complete notification. In this embodiment, the notification mode determining means 111 is configured to alternately perform complete notification and partial notification when the push order AT combination is won during the progress of each stage. Therefore, even if you win the push order AT combination in succession in the 1st AT, it will be partially notified once every two times, and if you do not hit the correct push order with a probability of 1/2 by yourself, the push order will be continuous correct answer. It is designed not to be. It should be noted that the method of determining whether the notification mode determination means 111 takes the notification mode of complete notification or partial notification can be appropriately set during the progress of each stage. For example, a complete notification may be performed at first, a partial notification may be performed until the push order becomes an incorrect answer, and a complete notification may be performed after the incorrect answer.

Since the winning probability of the push order AT combination is set high, the push order AT combination is not notified without exception (partial notification or complete notification) during the CZ, the stage start preparation state, and the stage epilogue. , Adjusting the rate of increase of medals. On the other hand, in a state advantageous to the player such as a pseudo bonus, a special zone, and a stage clear bonus, the player is notified without exception when the push order AT role is won, and the player's interest is improved.

In addition, during the stage start preparation state, the stage epilogue, the stage clear bonus, and the ending, there is no advantage / disadvantage depending on the success or failure of the push order of the push order AT combination. Therefore, in these states, some notifications are not performed to prevent the player from misunderstanding that it may be advantageous if the push order is correct.

In addition, the notification mode determining means 111 is a push order AT combination in games other than during CZ, stage start preparation state, stage epilogue, pseudo bonus, special zone, ending, stage clear bonus, and AT. Even if the winning combination group "ATLC1 ($ 15)" to "ATRC2 ($ 20)") is won, the notification mode (push order information parameter "$ 00") is determined so that nothing is notified on the notification display 60. To do.

The control regarding the determination of the push order notification mode such as partial notification and complete notification at the time of winning the push order AT combination is the same regardless of which ally characters A to C are selected in the stage start preparation state. is there. That is, in the stage start preparation state, the special zone, the ending, the stage clear bonus, and the stage epilogue, the control related to the notification of the push order at the time of winning the push order AT combination is the ally selected in the stage start preparation state. It is common regardless of the types of characters A to C.

Next, the playability of the AT when the ally character A (first AT) is selected and when the ally character C (third AT) is selected will be described with reference to FIG. 24. As described above, when the ally character A (first AT) is selected, the number of games in one set is 30G, and the first AT continues at least 30G. If 30G is digested and the continuous lottery is won, the 30G will continue, and as long as the continuous lottery continues to be won, the first AT of one set of 30G will loop. In this embodiment, the average number of continuous games of the first AT is designed to be, for example, about 60 games as a result of the continuous lottery (see FIG. 24 (a)). If the ally character A is not selected, the average number of continuous games is shortened. Here, 30G, which defines the cycle in which the continuous lottery is performed when the ally character A (first AT) is selected, corresponds to the "predetermined period" of the present invention.

On the other hand, when the ally character C (third AT) is selected, at the time of partial notification at the time of winning the push order AT combination (winning combination group "ATLC1 ($ 15)" to "ATRC2 ($ 20)"), The number of guarantees for incorrect answers increases from 2 to 4. In this case, if the answer is incorrect 5 times before the 2nd reference pt becomes 8 pt, the process ends. In this embodiment, the push order AT combination (winning combination group "ATLC1 ($ 15)" to "ATRC2 ($ 20)") is set to have a high winning probability, and the probability of winning is about 1/2. The part notification is performed. In this embodiment, when the ally character C (third AT) is selected, the number of games in which the third AT ends in the middle of the stage (average value = average number of continuous games) is designed to be about 20 games. (See FIG. 24 (a)). If the ally character C is not selected, the average number of continuous games is shortened. As a result, when the ally character A (first AT) is selected in the stage start preparation state, the average number of continuous games as a whole AT is larger than when the ally character C (third AT) is selected. Here, when the ally character C (third AT) is selected, the number of games to be digested before the number of incorrect answers becomes five corresponds to the "specific period" of the present invention.

Although not shown in FIG. 24A, when the ally character B (second AT) is selected in the stage start preparation state, the AT is more than when the ally character C (third AT) is selected. The average number of continuous games as a whole is increasing.

In FIG. 24B, the average number of games (average stage clear) required to satisfy the stage clear condition when the ally character A (first AT) is selected and when the ally character C (third AT) is selected. The comparison of the number of games) is shown. According to this, the average number of stage clear games when the ally character A (first AT) is selected is larger than the average number of stage clear games when the ally character C (third AT) is selected. This is because the 3rd AT has frequent chances of acquiring the 2nd standard pt, the average number of games required for the 2nd standard pt to reach 8pt is small, and when the 2nd standard pt reaches 8pt, the stage is cleared thereafter. Until then, the stage pt subtraction lottery is held in each game, but in the 1st AT, unless the rare role is won, 10 medals must be paid out when the push order AT role is won ( This is due to the fact that the push order is correct) and the stage pt is not subtracted.

Although not shown in FIG. 24B, ally character C (third AT) is selected as the average number of stage clear games when ally character B (second AT) is selected in the stage start preparation state. It is more than the average number of stage clear games.

If the stage clearing condition is met in the middle of the stage, the number of remaining games from that point until the number of ceiling games (128 games) of the stage is reached (for example, if the clearing condition is met in 60 games) 68 games) will be given a stage clear bonus. The stage clear bonus will be given after the stage epilogue is over. As shown in FIG. 14, during AT (before clearing the stage), even if the push order AT combination is won, about 1/2 is partially notified, and if the push order is incorrect, one medal is paid out. You can only get it. On the other hand, during the stage clear bonus, when the push order AT role is won, it will always be a complete notification, so it is possible to always get 10 medals to be paid out.

According to such a configuration, the playability when the ally character A or B (1st AT or 2nd AT) is selected is the number of medals (average value) obtained when the stage is cleared instead of the AT being difficult to end. ) Is less than when ally character C (second AT) is selected. On the other hand, in the playability when the ally character C (third AT) is selected, the average number of medals won when the stage is cleared is the ally character A or B (first AT or second AT) instead of easily ending the AT. More than if you selected. Therefore, the selection of the ally characters A to C in the stage start preparation state can be said to be the selection of the desired playability.

(13) Design determination means 112
In the symbol determining means 112 of FIG. 4, the display mode of the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stopped by the stop control means 105 is predetermined based on the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is determined whether or not the display mode is the same, and it is determined whether or not the display result of the symbol when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped is the predetermined winning mode.

(14) Payout control means 113
The payout control means 113 of FIG. 4 grants a predetermined privilege (profit) to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination means 112, and any combination (winning combination group) is given by the symbol determination means 112. If it is a prize with a medal payout when it is determined that the prize has been won, the hopper unit 43 is operated after the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit (for example, 50 in this embodiment) to win the prize. Profit is given to the player by paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. Further, the payout control means 113 increases the number of credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

Further, the payout control means 113 sets the winning line for the next game as if a specified number (3 or 2) of medals have been inserted when it is determined by the symbol determining means 112 that the re-game combination has been won. Make it valid.

(15) Medal control means 114
The medal control means 114 of FIG. 4 switches between medal acceptance and non-acceptance by controlling the operation of the medal selector 48.

(16) Command creation means 115
The command creating means 115 of FIG. 4 has information on the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103, information on the operation of operating instruments operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19, and the push order AT. Information on whether or not the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R were operated in the order of pressing the correct answer when the winning combination (winning combination group "ATLC1 ($ 15)" to "ATRC2 ($ 20)") was won, and the status of various flags. Specifiable information, information that can identify the game state (RT0, RBB1 to 2F, RBB1 to 2), information that can specify the type of AT character selected by the player, and information of the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 111. It generates a command for transmitting various information such as information that can specify the type (push order information parameter) to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71). Then, the command generated by the command creating means 115 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 by the command transmitting means 116 described later. The sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the command sent from the main control board 63.

In this embodiment, when the push order AT combination (winning combination group "ATLC1 ($ 15)" to "ATRC2 ($ 20)") is won, the push order AT combination (winning combination group "ATLC1 ($ 20)") is always won. Regardless of which of "15)" to "ATRC2 ($ 20)") is won, a common winning combination command provided for the push order AT combination is created by the command creating means 115 as information regarding the combination lottery result. Therefore, it can be specified that the information regarding the winning combination lottery result has been won in any of the push order AT combinations (winning combination groups "ATLC1 ($ 15)" to "ATRC2 ($ 20)"), but the type is It cannot be specified. Similarly, for the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6", a common winning combination command provided for these combinations (winning combination group) is created by the command creating means 115.

Further, information (pushing order information parameter) capable of specifying the type of the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 111 is created together with the information regarding the winning combination lottery result, and this information is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. Therefore, in the sub CPU 71, the liquid crystal display at the time of winning the push order AT combination is based on the information regarding the combination lottery result (winning combination command) and the information that can specify the type of the notification mode (push order information parameter command). The device 27 notifies the push order and controls the display of the selection screen in the selection game of the ally characters A to C.

(17) Command transmitting means 116
The command transmitting means 116 of FIG. 4 one-way transmits a command including various information created by the command creating means 115 from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73. In this case, the game states such as the general game state (RT0, RBB1 to 2F) and the bonus game state (RBB1 to 2), the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, the symbol determination result by the symbol determination means 112, and the notification mode determination means 111. As a result of the determination, a command including information indicating the state of the slot machine 1 such as the rotation / stop state of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, and the medal payout state by the payout control means 113 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

Further, the command transmitting means 116 transmits a command including data indicating the detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, the operating state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17, and the like to the sub-control board 73. Further, the command transmitting means 116 transmits a command including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated by the player to the sub-control board 73.

Regarding the transmission of the command related to the determination result of the notification mode determining means 111, in this embodiment, even if the determination result is "$ 00 (does not notify anything)", "$ 00" can always be specified. Command is sent, but if the decision result is "$ 00 (does not notify anything)", the command related to the decision result may not be sent.

Further, in this embodiment, when the command transmitting means 116 wins the push order AT combination, it can always be specified that one of the push order AT combinations has been won, but the type of information cannot be specified ( The winning combination command common to the push order AT combination is transmitted, but for example, when it is necessary to notify the push order such as during AT, the winning combination command that can specify the type of the push order AT combination (for example) , In the case of the winning combination group "ATLC1", the winning combination command that can specify "$ 15") is transmitted, and when notification of the pressing order etc. is unnecessary, the command common to the pressing order AT combination is transmitted. May be good. Also, in the case of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6", in the selection game of the ally characters A to C, the winning combination command (winning combination group "RPN6") that can specify the type of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6". In the case of "RPN1", a command that can identify "$ 01") may be transmitted, and in other games, a common winning combination command of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" may be transmitted. Further, when notification of the push order or the like is not required, a command common to the push order AT combination is transmitted, and when notification of the push order or the like is required, in addition to the command common to the push order AT combination, the notification mode determining means Information that can specify the push order, such as a command (push order information parameter) related to the determination result of 111, may be transmitted.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub-control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub control board 73 of FIG. 4 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 63 and performs an effect according to the operation and state of the main control board 63. The sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 (see FIG. 3) and various functions realized by controlling the hardware.

(1) Command receiving means 200
The command receiving means 200 of FIG. 4 receives commands including various information transmitted by the command transmitting means 116 of the main control board 63. When the command receiving means 200 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 63, the command receiving means 200 notifies each function provided in the sub control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production content determination means 201
The effect content determining means 201 of FIG. 4 is for determining the content of the effect according to the command received by the command receiving means 200. Specifically, the moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 can be determined from the effect patterns preset in response to the progress of the game, the result of the winning combination lottery means 103, and the speakers 31L and 31R. The music and sound to be played are determined, and the effects such as blinking the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually are determined.

Further, when the effect content determining means 201 wins any of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" for the first time after shifting to the stage start preparation state, all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are rotating. In this state, the effect content is determined to display the selection screen of the type of the ally character on the liquid crystal display 27 (see FIG. 15). For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the case of the winning combination group "RPN1", it is determined that the ally character is displayed on the left side of the selection screen, the ally character B is displayed in the center, and the ally character C is displayed on the right side. To do. Similarly for the other winning combination groups "RPN2" to "RPN6", the ally corresponding to the left side, the center, and the right side of the selection screen can be seen so that the first stop reel and the selected ally characters A to C can be known. Display units for characters A to C are arranged.

Further, the effect content determining means 201 is determined when the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 111 is a partial notification mode, for example, when the first stop reel is determined in the push order of the left reel 13L (push order information). The parameter "$ 07") is determined to be the effect content of displaying "1 ??" on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 27. Further, the effect content determining means 201 is determined when the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 111 is a complete notification mode, for example, in a pushing order (left → middle → right) (pushing order information). The parameter "$ 01") is determined to be the effect content of displaying "123" on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 27.

Further, the effect content determining means 201 displays an effect screen according to the state on the liquid crystal display 27 during the AT period. The AT normal effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is divided into a main display unit 27a and a sub display unit 27b at the bottom of the screen (see FIG. 16). The main display unit 27a is set in an area for displaying the progress of any one of the first AT to the third AT, and which AT (1st to 3rd AT) to be displayed is switched based on the operation of the player. It is possible. For example, each time the effect button 42 is operated, the ATs that are mainly displayed in the order of the first AT (friend character A) → the second AT (friend character B) → the third AT (friend character C) are sequentially switched. If the effect button 42 is operated at the time of the 3rd AT, the display returns to the main display of the 1st AT. Further, in the upper right part of the main display unit 27a, the type of the character selected in the stage start preparation state is displayed.

Further, the left part of the sub display part 27b is the display part of the remaining pt of the stage pt related to the stage clear, the central part is the display part of the dialogue suggesting the current state of each AT (1st to 3rd AT), and the right part is the main part. It is a display unit for whether or not the AT that is not displayed is continued. For the remaining pt of the stage pt, the count value of the HP management counter 654 is displayed. The dialogue displayed on the display unit of the dialogue is determined according to the situation of each AT (1st to 3rd AT). In particular, when there is a possibility that the AT that is not mainly displayed will end or continue, or that it will be a showcase such as a subtraction specialized state or a mission game, a line that understands that fact is selected by the effect content determining means 201. ..

For example, as shown in FIG. 16, when the main display is the 1st AT or the 3rd AT, and the 2nd AT ends, the characters "Character B seems to withdraw!" Are displayed on the dialogue display, and the 2nd AT Is notified that has ended. In addition, when the main display is the 1st AT or the 3rd AT, and the remaining games of the set game of the 2nd AT are 5 games or less, the characters "Character B seems to be impatient!" Are displayed on the display part of the dialogue. Then, even if the number of set games of the 2nd AT is low, it is notified that the 2nd AT is in danger of ending in a situation where the mission acquisition lottery has not been won. In addition, when the main display is the 1st AT or the 3rd AT, if the mission acquisition lottery is won, the characters "Character B acquires the mission!" Are displayed on the display part of the dialogue, and the fact is notified.

Similarly, in the case of other ATs (first and second ATs) that are not mainly displayed, the dialogue is displayed according to the place of appearance. For example, when the main display is the 1st AT and the 3rd AT shifts to the subtraction specialized state, the dialogue "Character C is rampaging" is displayed on the dialogue display (Fig. 16 (Fig. 16). a) See). When the player operates the effect button 42 based on this display, the third AT switches to the main display, and the effect in the subtraction specialized state can be viewed (see FIG. 16B). In this embodiment, when the main displayed ATs (Nos. 1 to 3) are terminated, the continuous AT is switched to the main display without operating the effect button 42.

Regarding the display on the right side of the sub display unit 27b, for example, when the second AT, which is not the main display, is finished, B on the right side is displayed as x, indicating that the second AT is finished. It is notified (see FIG. 16A).

Here, with reference to FIG. 17, a method for selecting ATs (friendly characters A to C) that are mainly displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 during AT will be specifically described.

The type of AT that is mainly displayed during AT can be selected from the state in which all reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped until the start switch 19 of the next game is operated. However, the selection in this case is different from the selection in the stage start preparation state, and does not cause a change in the playability of the AT such as the end conditions of the selected ally characters A to C (1st to 3rd AT). However, it is only the selection of the AT to be mainly displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

For example, suppose that all reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, and the first AT (character A) is mainly displayed in a standby state waiting for the start of the next game. When the effect button 42 is pressed in this state (first time), the effect content determining means 201 determines the effect content that the screen of the liquid crystal display 27 is displayed as the selection screen of the AT that performs the main display.

In this selection screen, the ally character A is displayed on the left side, the ally character B is displayed in the center, and the ally character C is displayed on the right side, as in the AT (friend characters A to C) selection screen (see FIG. 15) in the stage start preparation state. To. Further, in order to notify that the screen is a selection screen, the characters "Select the main character" are displayed in the center of the upper part of the screen, and the characters "Select by PUSH" are displayed in the center of the lower part of the screen. Further, the display unit of the ally character A is surrounded by a frame-shaped cursor formed by a broken line so that the type of the ally character currently displayed as the main character can be known. The notification mode of the selected ally character can be changed as appropriate, for example, the brightness of the display unit is made higher than that of the other characters A to C.

Here, when the effect button 42 is pressed again (second time), the effect content determining means 201 determines the effect content to switch to the selection screen in which the cursor moves from the ally character A to the ally character B. Further, when the effect button 42 is pressed (third time), the effect content determining means 201 determines the effect content of switching to the selection screen in which the cursor moves from the ally character B to the ally character C. Further, when the effect button 42 is pressed (fourth time), the effect content determining means 201 determines the effect content of switching to the selection screen in which the cursor moves from the ally character C to the ally character A. After that, the cursor moves each time the effect button 42 is pressed, and the second to fourth switching screens loop.

If the start switch 19 is operated to start the next game while the selection screen of ally characters A to C during AT is displayed, ally characters A to C surrounded by the cursor at that timing. Return to the normal screen during AT with the main display (confirmation of the ally character to be displayed as the main). The operation for confirming the selection of the ally characters A to C to be mainly displayed can be changed as appropriate. For example, a decision button managed by the sub control board 73 is separately provided, and the main display is displayed by operating the button. The selection of ally characters A to C may be confirmed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, the effect when points related to the subtraction of the stage pt are given at each AT (first to third ATs) during the AT will be described. The effect is performed by the liquid crystal display 27, and the content of the effect is determined by the effect content determining means 201.

First, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the AT of the main display is the first AT (friendly character A), the display area of the character type in the upper right part of the main display unit 27a is "friendly character A". Character B and character C are displayed in parallel in the area on the right side of the sub display unit 27b. A unique background pattern is attached to the display area of each ally character. Although the description is omitted, in the main display unit 27a, the effect centering on the ally characters A to C that are mainly displayed is developed.

A so-called rare role (for example, winning combination group "CH2") is won during AT, and points related to subtraction of stage pt at both the first AT (friend character A) and the second AT (friend character B) (at the first AT). It is assumed that 50 pt and 10 pt) are given in the second A sub-T. In this case, first, the characters "50 defeated !!" are displayed in the central area 27a1 of the main display unit 27a in order to notify the points given by the first AT (ally character A) that is mainly displayed. Along with the display of the central region 27a1, the characters "50pt" related to the subtraction of the stage pt are displayed in the predetermined region 27a2 at the lower left of the main display unit 27a. In this embodiment, the predetermined area 27a2 has a circular shape, and the character "50pt" is arranged inside the circle. Further, the background pattern of the predetermined area 27a2 has a background pattern common to that of the display area of the first AT (friendly character A) (see FIG. 18A).

After the screen of FIG. 18A is displayed, points given in the sub-displayed AT (second AT) in the predetermined area 27a3 to the left of the predetermined area 27a2 (points related to subtraction of the stage pt: 10 pt). ) Is additionally displayed (see FIG. 18B). That is, when the points related to the subtraction of the stage pt are given, the points given by the AT that is mainly displayed are displayed first, and then the points given by the AT that is displayed as a sub are displayed. .. The background pattern of the predetermined area 27a3 has a background pattern common to that of the display area of the second AT (friend character B).

The points given by the first AT (friend character A) and the points given by the second AT (friend character B) are reflected in the "remaining stage pt" at the same timing (see FIG. 18 (c)). .. That is, when points related to the subtraction of the stage pt are given by a plurality of ATs in the same game, the remaining stage pt of the sub display unit 27b is not reflected in the display unit individually, but is the sum of both points. The value of 60 pt (50 pt + 10 pt) is subtracted at once and reflected in the display unit of the remaining stage pt. At this time, the display of the predetermined area 27a2 and the predetermined area 27a3 simultaneously move toward the display unit of the remaining stage pt (see FIGS. 18 (c) and 18 (d)).

Next, during the AT, when the main displayed AT is the second AT (friend character B), both the first AT (friend character A) and the second AT (friend character B), as in FIG. , The effect when the points related to the subtraction of the stage pt (50 pt in the first AT and 10 pt in the second AT) are given will be described with reference to FIG.

In this case, first, the characters "10 defeated !!" are displayed in the central area 27a1 of the main display unit 27a in order to notify the points given by the second AT (ally character B) that is mainly displayed. Along with the display of the central region 27a1, the characters "10pt" related to the subtraction of the stage pt are displayed in the predetermined region 27a4 at the lower left of the main display unit 27a. In this embodiment, the predetermined region 27a4 has a circular shape, and the character "10pt" is arranged inside the circle. Further, the background pattern of the predetermined area 27a4 has a background pattern common to that of the display area of the second AT (friendly character B) (see FIG. 19A).

After the screen of FIG. 19A is displayed, points given in the sub-displayed AT (first AT) in the predetermined area 27a5 to the left of the predetermined area 27a4 (points related to subtraction of the stage pt: 50 pt). ) Is additionally displayed (see FIG. 19B). That is, when the points related to the subtraction of the stage pt are given, the points given by the AT that is mainly displayed are displayed first, and then the points given by the AT that is displayed as a sub are displayed. .. The background pattern of the predetermined area 27a5 has a background pattern common to that of the display area of the first AT (friendly character A).

The points given by the first AT (friend character A) and the points given by the second AT (friend character B) are reflected in the "remaining stage pt" at the same timing (see FIG. 19 (c)). .. That is, when points related to the subtraction of the stage pt are given by a plurality of ATs in the same game, the remaining stage pt of the sub display unit 27b is not reflected in the display unit individually, but is the sum of both points. The value of 60 pt (50 pt + 10 pt) is subtracted at a time and reflected on the display unit of the remaining stage pt (see FIGS. 19 (c) and 19 (d)).

Further, the effect content determining means 201 determines the effect content that the liquid crystal display 27 performs an effect such as whether or not to move to the next set in the end game of each set of ATs that are mainly displayed.

Then, the effect content determining means 201 transmits a signal including data related to the determined effect content to the display control means 202 and the voice control means 203.

(3) Display control means 202
The display control means 202 of FIG. 4 displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determining means 201, and displays the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp unit 37L. , 37R and other light sources are controlled to blink all at once or individually.

(4) Voice control means 203
The voice control means 203 of FIG. 4 controls such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting voice based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determining means 201. ..

Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, when the ally characters A to C are selected in the stage start preparation state, the selected ally characters A to C (first AT to third AT) are displayed as the main display at the start of AT. Can be enjoyed. Further, since the type of AT that is mainly displayed can be selected even in the middle of AT, the degree of freedom in selecting the effect during AT is improved.

Further, when the ally characters A to C (1st AT to 3rd AT) are selected in the stage start preparation state, the end condition becomes more advantageous in the selected AT (1st AT to 3rd AT) than in the case where they are not selected. , The playability of AT changes. On the other hand, the selection of ally characters A to C in the middle of AT does not affect the playability of AT. Here, the selection of the ally characters A to C (1st AT to 3rd AT) in the stage start preparation state can be performed based on the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the ally characters A to C in the middle of AT can be selected. The selection of (1st AT to 3rd AT) can be performed based on the operation of the effect button 42. That is, fraudulent activity can be prevented by making selections that affect the playability of the AT with the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R managed by the main control board 63 (main CPU 61) having high security. On the other hand, selection that does not affect the playability of the AT is performed by the effect button 42 managed by the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71), thereby reducing the processing load on the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). Can be done.

In addition, if any of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" involved in the selection of ally characters A to C is won in the stage start preparation state, it is managed by the main control board 63 (main CPU 61) having high security. Information (display of segment 2) that can identify the type of the winning combination group is notified by the notification display 60. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts performed by illegally acquiring the information. When the information is notified by the notification display 60, the selection screens (see FIG. 15) of the ally characters A to C are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 managed by the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71). To. According to this configuration, when any of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" involved in the selection of the ally characters A to C is won in the stage start preparation state, the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27 If you check either one, you can select ally characters A to C. Therefore, for example, it is possible to detect at an early stage an illegal act of illegally acquiring information that can identify the types of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73. it can. Further, for example, even if there is a problem with the liquid crystal display 27, the ally characters A to C can be appropriately selected by the notification by the notification display 60.

When one of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" is won for the first time in the stage start preparation state (selected game), the information that can identify the type (pushing order information parameter (see FIG. 23)) is sub-controlled. Although it is transmitted to the board 73 (sub CPU 71), information that can identify the type is not transmitted except for the selected game. In this case, even if the transmission information to the sub control board 73 is illegally acquired, the types of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" cannot be specified except in the selected game, so that the transmission information to the sub control board 73 is illegal. The security against fraudulent acts that are acquired and performed is improved.

In addition, when ally characters A to C (1st AT to 3rd AT) are selected in the stage start preparation state, the end conditions of the selected AT (1st AT to 3rd AT) are advantageous, but when the push order AT combination is won. Since the control related to the notification of the pressing order is the same regardless of which ally characters A to C are selected, the game during AT can be performed without discomfort. Further, the processing during AT by the main control board 63 (main CPU 61) can be simplified.

In addition, when one of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" is won for the first time in the stage start preparation state (selection game), the winning symbols ("middle RP", "right-up RP", "right-down RP") The ally characters A to C selected based on are determined, but some of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" have different winning symbols even if the first stop reel is the same. (See FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b)). In this case, it is not possible to select the ally characters A to C only by identifying that the game is a selection game, and information on the types of the winning combination groups "RPN1" to "RPN6" is required. Therefore, in the selection game, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the desired ally characters A to C can be selected without looking at the selection screen of the notification display 60 or the liquid crystal display 27, and the interest in the selection game can be increased. ..

In addition, when a plurality of ATs (1st AT to 3rd AT) are in progress at the same time and points related to the subtraction of the stage pt are given by the plurality of ATs (1st AT to 3rd AT), the main display is first displayed. After the points given by the AT are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, the points given by the sub-displayed AT are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 (FIGS. 18 and 19). Therefore, it is easy to understand at which AT the points were awarded. Further, since the background pattern of the point display portion is the same as the background pattern of the display area of the ATs (friendly characters A to C) to which the points are given, the points are given at which AT (1st AT to 3rd AT). It is even easier to see if it was granted.

Further, even when points related to the subtraction of the stage pt are given by a plurality of ATs (1st AT to 3rd AT), the remaining stage pt of the sub display unit 27b is individually reflected in the display unit. Instead, the total value of both points is subtracted at once and reflected in the display section of the remaining stage pt, so that a sense of unity as a whole AT can be obtained.

In addition, when the third AT (friendly character C) is selected in the stage start preparation state, it is expected that the average number of games of the stage clear bonus that will be advantageous after the stage clear condition is satisfied at an early stage will increase, so that the player The interest of the game is improved. However, the frequent occurrence of such favorable conditions results in excessive gambling for the player. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first AT (friend character A) is selected, the average number of games of the stage clear bonus is smaller than when the third AT (friend character C) is selected, but the average of all ATs. It is designed so that the number of continuous games is large, and the player can select the type of AT (1st AT to 3rd AT). In this way, even if the third AT (friendly character C) is selected, it is not always advantageous, so that it is possible to prevent the player from inciting excessive gambling. Further, since the type of AT (1st AT to 3rd AT) can be freely selected, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, when the ally character A (1st AT) is selected, the game does not end for 30 games, whereas when the ally character C (3rd AT) is selected, the game ends in less than 30 games. May be determined. Therefore, if the ally character A (first AT) is selected, the AT will continue for at least 30 games, so that the player can enjoy the game at the AT with peace of mind.

Further, no matter which AT (1st AT to 3rd AT) is selected, the clearing condition of the AT as a whole is the same (cumulative pt related to the subtraction of the stage pt = 1000pt), so that each AT (1st AT to 3rd AT) is selected. Even if the end conditions of 3AT) are different, it is easy to grasp the playability of the AT as a whole.

Further, in the first AT during the AT, the cumulative value of the first reference pt affects whether or not it continues to the next set, and the given first reference pt is the correct answer in the push order when the push order AT combination is won. Affects. If you win the push order AT combination during the AT period, there are cases where the correct push order is completely notified (complete notification) and cases where a part is notified (partial notification), and in the case of partial notification. If you do not answer correctly in 2 choices, the correct answer will not be pushed. Here, in the case of complete notification, the first AT management means 110a assigns the first reference pt as if the push order was correct, regardless of whether or not the actual push order was correct. Therefore, if the player mistakenly operates the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in a pressing order different from the pressing order of the complete notification, not only the 10 medals that should have been originally obtained cannot be paid out, but also , It is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive disadvantage that the first standard pt cannot be obtained.

On the other hand, in the case of partial notification, the first AT management means 110a determines whether or not the push order is correct based on the symbol combination when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, and assigns the first reference pt. Decide whether to do it or not. That is, in the case of partial notification, the first reference pt is not given unless the pressing order is actually correct. Therefore, the notification display 60 or the liquid crystal display 27 appropriately notifies the pressing order according to the notification mode. A profit (first standard pt) can be given. Further, in the case of partial notification, since the first reference pt is not given unless the pressing order is actually correct, the player pays attention to the difference in the type of notification mode by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. However, you can play the game with a sense of tension.

Further, in order to determine whether the first AT management means 110a is a complete notification or a partial notification based on the type of the notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 111, it is necessary to provide new data for the determination. It is possible to prevent the processing load of the main CPU 61 from increasing.

Further, when the first AT management means 110a wins the push order AT combination in the final game of each set, the first AT management means 110a does not depend on the type of the notification mode (complete notification mode or partial notification mode) determined by the notification mode determining means 111. , The first reference pt is given as if the correct answer was pushed in order. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect in consideration of the winning combination lottery result of the final game of each set (an effect of notifying whether or not to move to the next set), so that the final game of each set is the first reference pt or the next set. The final game is not wasted as in the case where it is configured so as not to affect the continuation to, and the player's interest is improved.

In addition, the progress status of all ATs (1st to 3rd ATs) is not displayed on the effect display screen during the AT period, and the progress status of one type of AT is mainly displayed. It becomes easy to grasp the progress. In addition, if there is a situation (showing place) where an advantageous / disadvantageous event related to the continuation of AT may occur in an AT that is not mainly displayed on the effect display screen, that fact is displayed on the sub-display unit of the liquid crystal display 27. The liquid crystal. In this way, by switching the type of AT that is mainly displayed, it is possible to grasp in detail the AT that has a showcase, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Also, in the stage start preparation state, the ally character is selected by selecting the type of the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R that stops first, but if the winning combination or the ease of winning changes depending on the pressing order, the ally You may be disadvantaged by the choice of character. However, in this embodiment, since the selection of the ally character is performed at the time of winning the re-game combination in which there is no difference in advantage / disadvantage depending on the pushing order, the selection of the ally character does not suffer any disadvantage.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in this embodiment, in the third AT (friendly character C), when the second reference pt reaches 8 pt, the transition to the next stage is confirmed, but the threshold value for the transition to the next stage (third). The threshold value may fluctuate, for example, the 2 reference pt) is determined by lottery from the range of 3 pt to 8 pt.

Further, when points related to the subtraction of the stage pt are given in a plurality of ATs (1st AT to 3rd AT) during AT, the points are given to the background pattern of the predetermined areas 27a2 to 27a5 of each pt. The background pattern of the display area of AT (1st AT to 3rd AT: friendly characters A to C) is made common, but the display form is different depending on the AT (1st AT to 3rd AT) to which points are given. , The configuration may be such that it is possible to know which AT (1st AT to 3rd AT) the points are given. For example, the colors corresponding to the ally characters A to C (1st AT to 3rd AT) are set, and the display color of the point and the background color of the predetermined areas 27a2 to 27a5 are the same as the colors of the corresponding ally characters A to C. You may do so. Further, the font size of the points and the sizes of the predetermined areas 27a2 to 27a5 may be different depending on the ally characters A to C (first AT to third AT). In addition, the display form is different between the points given by the main displayed ATs (1st AT to 3rd AT) and the points given by the sub-displayed ATs (1st AT to 3rd AT). May be good.

In addition, the present invention can be applied to various selections relating to AT. For example, as the playability of the AT, an AT with a net increase of 2 cards / G and a continuous game number of 20 G and an AT with a net increase of 4 cards / G and 10 G may be selected. Regarding the number of games required to extend the AT period (so-called number of additional games), there are ATs with a high additional probability but a small number of additional games and ATs with a low additional probability but a large number of additional games. It may be a choice. Further, an AT having a large number of games in one set but a low probability of continuing to the next set may be selected from an AT having a small number of games in one set but a high probability of continuing to the next set. .. Further, an AT managed by the net increase number of cards, an AT managed by the payout number of cards, and an AT managed by the number of games may be selected. Further, as in this embodiment, in a configuration in which there are a plurality of stages and the clear condition is satisfied, the next stage shifts to the next stage. There are options that become stricter and options that clear conditions are strict in the first half of the stage, but clearing conditions become easier in the latter half of the stage, and one option may be selected from these.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, one AT is selected from a plurality of ATs (first AT to third AT), but these ATs may proceed at the same time, but the selected AT (first AT to third AT) is selected. The game during AT may proceed only with 3AT). In this case, the selection of the effect during AT may not be the selection of the AT that is mainly displayed, but may be, for example, the selection of the effect such as BGM. In addition, the game during the AT progresses only with the AT (any of the first AT to the third AT) selected in the stage start preparation state, and at the time of transition to the AT, the default ally character corresponding to the selected AT (for example). , The first AT may display the character A, the second AT may display the character B, and the third AT may display the character C). Then, the display may be changed to other ally characters A to C during AT.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect selection during AT is performed by the effect button 42 managed by the sub control board 73, and the selection is confirmed by the start switch 19 managed by the main control board 63. However, for example, a switch (cross key) such as a cross key managed by the sub control board 73 is separately provided, and the effect (AT displayed as the main display) is selected by the cross key, and the effect also managed by the sub control board 73. The selection of the effect during AT and the confirmation of the selection may all be performed by an operation managed by the sub-control board 73, such as confirming the selection with the button 42.

In addition, when points related to the subtraction of the stage pt are given in all ATs (1st AT to 3rd AT) in the same game, the points given in the main displayed AT are displayed and then sub-displayed. The display of the points of the two ATs can be changed as appropriate. For example, they may be displayed at the same time, or may be displayed sequentially in a predetermined order.

Regarding the display of the points related to the subtraction of the stage pt, for example, the main display AT appears when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R of the first stop reel are operated (switch ON), and the sub display is displayed. One of the ATs that are displayed appears when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R of the second stop reel are operated (switch ON), and the other of the ATs that are sub-displayed is the stop switch 21L of the third stop reel. , 21M, 21R may appear in association with the operation of the player, such as appearing when the operation (switch ON) is performed. In this case, the remaining stage pt may be reflected on the display unit at the timing when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R of the third stop reel are turned off.

Further, the display of the central region 27a1 may be erased at a timing different from the timing at which the given points are reflected on the display unit of the remaining stage pt. For example, the display of the central region 27a1 may be erased at the timing when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R of the second stop reel are operated so as not to interfere with the effect developed on the main display unit 27a. .. Further, it may be deleted when a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed since it was displayed.

Further, the background pattern of the central region 27a1 may be the same as the background pattern of the display portion of the ally characters A to C that are mainly displayed.

In addition, when points related to the subtraction of the stage pt are given, the ally characters A to C corresponding to the upper right and lower right of the point display area (for example, the predetermined area 27a2) are displayed, and the points are displayed. Along with the appearance of the display, the display of the ally characters A to C may be moved. At this time, the lines of the ally characters A to C may be displayed, or the frame of the point display area (for example, the predetermined area 27a2) may be shaken. Further, when the remaining stage pt is reflected on the display unit, all the ally characters A to C or the ally characters A to C corresponding to the given points may emit lines at the same time or independently.

Further, in this embodiment, the number of games in one set of the normal first AT and the second AT is fixed at 20 games, but the number of games in the set may be determined by lottery at the start of the set. In this case, in the AT (first AT or second AT) corresponding to the selected ally character, a predetermined value (for example, 10 games) may be added to the initial number of games determined by the lottery.

Further, when the push order AT combination is won in the final game of the first AT set, whether it is a partial notification or a complete notification, it depends on the push order of the actually operated stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Instead, the first reference pt is given assuming that the push order is correct, but in the case of partial notification, the first reference pt may not be given unless the push order is actually correct. In this case, the effect of the final game is, for example, to notify the result of continuous lottery to the next set based on the results up to the game before the final game until each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. .. Then, when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped in the final game, a revival lottery may be performed based on the success or failure of the push order in the final game, and if this is won, a revival effect may be performed. ..

Further, in this embodiment, as a partial notification, only the first stop reel is notified of the correct push order, but if a part of the correct push order is notified, it may be changed as appropriate. it can. For example, a display such as "x ??" may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like to notify the push order of the incorrect answer of the first stop reel (the first stop is the incorrect answer for the left reel 13L). .. In this case, if nothing is notified, the correct answer is 6 choices, whereas the correct answer is 4 choices.

Further, in the CZ (chance zone), the AT lottery is configured to be performed in each game according to the result of the role lottery, but in the CZ, a partial notification is performed instead of a complete notification when the push order AT role is won. (See FIG. 14), the AT lottery may be performed based on the number of correct answers in the pushing order when the winning combination is won.

Further, in this embodiment, when a situation (showing place) that may be advantageous / disadvantageous for continuation occurs in the AT that is not mainly displayed, a line suggesting that fact is displayed on the sub-display unit of the liquid crystal display 27. However, as a means for suggesting that fact, for example, the voice by the speakers 31L and 31R may be used.

In addition, when the timing of the display areas of a plurality of ATs that are not mainly displayed is the same, the priority order is determined in advance in those display areas, and the line with the higher priority is displayed in the sub display unit 27b. It may be displayed. At this time, the lines that have a low priority and are not displayed in the game may be displayed in the next game.

Further, in this embodiment, the determination result of the notification mode determining means 111 is displayed on the notification display 60, but the display may be performed using the payout display 46.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine called a parrot in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. Often, when the present invention is applied to such a game machine, a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game value may be adopted. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game in which a computer program is executed. Further, the display means of the present invention may be configured by using an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT to sequentially display a plurality of symbols on the image display device. Further, the number of variable display columns may be two or more, and an optimum number of variable display columns may be configured according to the mode of the game.

A display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns are provided, and the symbols when all the variable display columns are stopped. The present invention can be widely applied to a game machine that gives a player a privilege according to the combination.

1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means) ), 103 ... Role lottery means, 110 ... AT management means (game state transition control means)

Claims (3)

A display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns are provided, and a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped is provided. In a gaming machine that gives the player value for gaming accordingly
A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of combinations including a specific combination having different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means have been won.
It is provided with a game state transition control means for controlling the transition between game states by setting one game state from a plurality of game states.
Among the plurality of gaming states, there is an advantageous gaming state in which an advantageous operation mode is notified when the specific combination is won.
In the advantageous gaming state, if the predetermined game period is continued without satisfying the predetermined end condition, or if the predetermined clear condition is satisfied before the predetermined game period is continued, the predetermined game period is satisfied. The right to continue the advantageous gaming state is granted even after the continuation of
After the predetermined clearing condition is satisfied, there is a special advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than before the predetermined clearing condition is satisfied in the remaining game period until the predetermined game period is continued.
Before starting counting for the predetermined game period,
The first option and
Compared to the first option, the predetermined end condition is more likely to be satisfied before the predetermined game period is continued, but the expected value of the length of the game period required for the predetermined clear condition to be satisfied is the first option. The second option, which is shorter than the case of the first option, has a longer expected value of the length of the remaining game period than the case of the first option.
A gaming machine characterized in that one option can be selected from a plurality of options including. In the special advantageous gaming state in which the first option is selected, it is not determined that the predetermined end condition is satisfied for at least a predetermined period, but in the second option, the specific period is shorter than the predetermined period. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination may be made during a period of time. The first or second claim is characterized in that the predetermined clearing conditions are common regardless of whether the first option is selected or the second option is selected. The described gaming machine.

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