JP6252645B1 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine having various BB games. A combination lottery means performs a lottery of a combination including a transitional combination when the transitional combination is not won in the first gaming state or the second gaming state, and the combination lottery means is in the second gaming state. In the second gaming state, when a special combination is won by the combination lottery means or a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is stopped on the active line. When a specific combination wins, a profit (AT) based on the specific combination is granted, and the winning probability of a predetermined transition combination (for example, JAC6) in the first gaming state and the specific second gaming state (for example, during SRB6) Or, it is different from the winning probability of a predetermined transition role (for example, JAC6) of SRB7). [Selection] Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that performs a unit game in which a result is determined according to a combination of symbols displayed when a reel on which a plurality of symbols is drawn is stopped.

  Conventionally, slot machines are widely known as one of gaming machines. In this type of slot machine, when the player inserts a prescribed number of game media such as medals and game balls, the operation of the start switch becomes effective. As a result, when the player operates the start switch, the game is started, the lottery is performed, and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols are rotated. When the rotation speed of the reel reaches a certain speed, the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each reel becomes effective, and every time the player operates the stop switch, in accordance with the result of the role lottery, The corresponding reel is stopped, and when all reels stop, one game result is determined. If the combination of symbols displayed along the active line defined in the display window of the reel corresponds to any combination, it means that the combination has won a prize, and the privilege corresponding to that combination Is given to the player, and one game is completed. On the other hand, when the winning combination is not won, one game is finished without a privilege being given. In the following, one game described above is referred to as a unit game.

  Further, in this type of slot machine, there is a BB (Big Bonus) that is played until a BB general game or SRB (Shift Regular Bonus) exceeds a predetermined payout number. SRB (Shift Regular Bonus) is a set of games corresponding to a bonus game when a transitional role (JAC) for transitioning to SRB in BB general game wins, that is, a game where a predetermined role is won with a high probability. This is performed a predetermined number of times below. For example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 describe a slot machine having a plurality of types of SRBs.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-6457 JP 2008-154838 A

  However, the slot machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 have a problem that the SRB is drawn only in the BB general game, and the BB game becomes monotonous because it is not drawn in the SRB.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine in which BB games have diversity.

In order to solve the problems described above, the present invention provides:
Multiple reels displaying multiple types of designs,
A stop switch provided for each of the reels and operated by a player to stop the rotation of the reels;
Main control means for performing control related to the progress of the game,
The main control means includes a role lottery means for drawing a role,
As the gaming state, a predetermined gaming state and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state,

The main control means controls the transition between the predetermined gaming state and the special gaming state,
The main control means controls in the special game state (BB state) to the first game state (BB general game) or the second game state (SRB) of any of a plurality of types of second game states,
Depending on the type of the second gaming state, the degree of profit in the second gaming state (seven chances of replay winning) varies,
A transition combination (JAC5-8) for transitioning to the second gaming state is associated with each second gaming state (SRB5-8),
When the winning combination lottery means, when the transition combination is not won in the first gaming state or the second gaming state, the combination lottery including the transition combination,
The role lottery means performs a lottery of a role including a specific role (7 replays) during the second gaming state,
In the second gaming state, when the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, or when the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination stops on an active line and the specific combination wins, the specific combination Grants profit (AT) based on
The winning probability of a predetermined transition combination (for example, JAC6) in the first gaming state is different from the winning probability of the predetermined transition combination (for example, JAC6) in a specific second gaming state (for example, during SRB6 or SRB7). It is characterized by that.

  As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, BB games can be diverse.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a schematic configuration of a slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel with which the slot machine is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit which controls the slot machine. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of payout information in which symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to various combinations predetermined for the slot machine are determined. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of payout information in which symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to various combinations predetermined for the slot machine are determined. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the winning combination and re-game player in the slot machine are elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the accessory in the same slot machine is elected. It is an explanatory view showing a lottery table in which the winning probability of the combination in the normal game (non-RT) in the same slot machine. It is an explanatory view showing a lottery table defining the winning probability of a combination during normal game (RT1) in the slot machine. It is an explanatory view showing a lottery table defining the winning probability of a combination during normal game (RT2) in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table which defined the winning probability of the combination in BB1 general in BB1 general in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table which defined the winning probability of the combination in SRB1-4 in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table which defined the winning probability of the combination in SRB5-8 in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table which defined the winning probability of the accessory in BB1 in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table which defined the winning probability of the accessory in BB1 in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table which defined the winning probability of the accessory in BB2 in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table which defined the winning probability of the accessory in BB2 in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of RT state in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the gaming state in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the instruction number in the slot machine, and the press order to alert | report. It is a figure for demonstrating the indicator for a press order alert | report in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the display timing of the instruction number by the main control means in the slot machine, and the timing of the press order notification based on the instruction number by the sub-control means. It is a figure for demonstrating the control command transmitted to the sub control means from the main control means in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the correspondence of the winning number and effect group number in the slot machine. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of a main routine executed by the main control circuit of the slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 0 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 2 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 3 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 5 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game end check process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 0 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 1 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 2 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 3 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 4 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 5 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 6 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 7 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of timer interrupt processing executed by the main control circuit of the slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a confirmation notification unit and a malfunction prevention function of the slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Configuration of slot machine)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a schematic configuration of the slot machine. FIG. 1A shows a front view of the slot machine 10. In the figure, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. A display window 22 is formed substantially at the center of the front panel 20, and symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R that are rotatably provided inside the slot machine 10 are displayed. Is displayed. Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided such that the respective rotation axes are arranged on the same straight line in the horizontal direction, each having a ring shape, and 20 symbols are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface thereof. A strip of reel tape is affixed. From the display window 22, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, among the 20 symbols printed on each reel, three symbols that are continuous along the rotation direction of each reel are visually recognized. It is possible. That is, 3 [symbol] × 3 [reel] = 9 symbols in total are stopped and displayed on the display window 22. Here, among the three consecutive symbols displayed when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the uppermost stop display position is the upper stage U, the middle stop display position is the middle stage M, and the lowermost figure. The stop display position is set to the lower stage L.

  In the display window 22, one effective line (also referred to as an effective line), an effective line L (middle effective line) crossing the middle M of the reel 40L, the middle M of the 40C, and the middle M of 40R is defined. The effective line L is a line that serves as a reference when determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined combinations (described later) is stopped and displayed. In other words, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, when the combination of three symbols stopped and displayed at the stop display position through which the effective line L passes corresponds to one of the roles, I won a prize. Also, “the symbol combination is displayed (stopped) along the active line L” is synonymous with “winning”. The effective line is not limited to the above.

  In addition to the display window 22, the front panel 20 is provided with various lamps and a display for notifying the player of various information regarding the unit game. Below the display window 22, bet number (betting number) display lamps 26 a, 26 b, 26 c, a credit number display 27, and an acquired number display 28 are provided in order from the bottom in FIG. 1. In addition, you may provide the indicator 29 for a pushing order alerting | reporting separately. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are for displaying the number of medals inserted in one game. That is, when one medal is inserted, only the bet number display lamp 26a is lit, and when two medals are inserted, the bet number display lamps 26a and 26b are lit and three medals are inserted. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are turned on.

  Here, a medal inserted to play a unit game in the slot machine 10 is a kind of game medium, and the game medium is not limited to a medal, but a game ball (so-called pachinko ball), a magnetic card, and a non-contact IC card. Alternatively, it may be value information recorded on a recording medium such as a coin having an IC chip and capable of playing a unit game. In the slot machine 10, when a prescribed number of medals (for example, 3) are inserted, one unit game is possible, and the effective line L becomes an effective line. When two medals are inserted, one unit game is possible, and the effective line L may be an effective line. The credit number display 27 (stored number display means) is a two-digit 7-segment display and is credited (stored) in the slot machine 10 (more specifically, a RAM in the main control circuit 100 to be described later). The number of medals (stored in) is displayed. The acquired number display 28 (given number display means) is a two-digit 7-segment display, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player in the slot machine 10 according to the result of the unit game.

  A substantially horizontal operation panel unit 30 is provided below the front panel 20 described above. A medal insertion slot 32 for inserting medals into the slot machine 10 is provided on the upper right side of the operation panel 30. Inside the medal slot 32 is provided a medal sensor that outputs a medal detection signal to the main control circuit 100 described later when a medal inserted from the medal slot 32 is detected. As a result, the main control circuit 100 can recognize the number of inserted medals by counting the number of times the medal detection signal is output.

  Further, a 1-bet switch 34 and a maximum bet switch 35 that can insert a credited medal into the slot machine 10 are provided on the upper left side of the operation panel unit 30. The 1-bet switch 34 is a switch for inserting only one medal that is credited every time it is operated into the slot machine 10 as a game betting target. The maximum bet switch 35 is a switch for inserting, into the slot machine 10, the maximum number (specified number) of medals that are allowed to be inserted in the current unit game among the credited medals. is there.

  When three medals are inserted into the slot machine 10 from the medal insertion slot 32 or by operating various bet switches 34 and 35, the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are sequentially displayed every time a medal is inserted. It will light up. Further, when the various bet switches 34 and 35 are operated, the number of inserted medals is subtracted from the number of credits stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 described above. The displayed value is also subtracted. Further, when a predetermined number of medals have already been inserted, and further medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, the number of inserted medals is the number of credits stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100. As a result, the value displayed on the credit amount display unit 27 is also added.

  An enter button switch 39, a left switch 39L, an upward switch 39U, a downward switch 39D, and a right switch 39R are provided at the center of the upper surface of the operation panel unit 30 (see FIG. 1B).

  A start switch 36 is tiltably provided on the front left side of the operation panel 30. The start switch 36 becomes effective when the player inserts a prescribed number of medals into the slot machine 10. When a re-gamer to be described later in a unit game wins, even if no medals are inserted, the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are lit for a predetermined number, and the start for the next unit game is started. The operation of the switch 36 becomes effective. When the player tilts the start switch 36 in this state, the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. As a result, the symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are moved (scrolled) from the top to the bottom in the display window 22.

  Three stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel 30. Here, the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are so-called self-illuminated push button switches, and the push button portion has a structure capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors. The left stop switch 37L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the middle stop switch 37C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the right stop switch 37R corresponds to the right reel 40R. During the pseudo game, the correspondence relationship between the stop switch 37 and the reel 40 may be changed. Specifically, for example, the right reel 40R is stopped by operating the left stop switch 37L. Stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated by the player when the rotational speeds of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reach a predetermined steady rotational speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute, also simply referred to as a constant speed). The operation becomes valid. Here, basically, when the operation of each stop switch is disabled, the emission color in the push button part of each stop switch is red, and when the operation reaches the steady rotation speed and the operation is enabled, the push button The emission color of the part changes to blue. As will be described later, the emission color of each stop switch is appropriately controlled depending on the state. When the operation of each stop switch is disabled, the push button part of each stop switch is turned off, and when the reel reaches the steady rotation speed and the operation is enabled, the push button part emits light. Also good.

  When the player pushes the left stop switch 37L, the left reel 40L stops. When the player pushes the middle stop switch 37C, the middle reel 40C stops and pushes the right stop switch 37R. Sometimes the right reel 40R stops. At this time, each of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R includes the center position of any three consecutive symbols among the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel, and the upper stage U in the display window 22, Stop control is performed so that the center positions of the middle stage M and the lower stage L coincide with each other. Here, the position where the center of the symbol coincides with the center of the stop display position is referred to as a fixed position. When the slot machine 10 stops the reel, the reel stop control is performed so that each symbol of the reel stops at the fixed position. Is done.

  A settlement switch 38 is provided on the left side of the operation panel 30. When operated within the medal insertion acceptance period, all credited medals are paid back and displayed on the credit number display 27. The value becomes “0”. Here, the medal insertion acceptance period is from when all reels stop (when medals are paid out, when the medals are paid out) until the start switch 36 of the next game is operated. .

  A lower panel 50 on which a model name of the slot machine 10 and characters adopted as a motif are drawn is arranged below the operation panel 30. A medal payout opening 60 for paying out medals to the player is provided at a substantially lower center of the lower panel 50. For example, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, if a combination of three symbols that are stopped and displayed along the active line L corresponds to a winning combination, the medal payout installed in the slot machine 10 The device is activated and the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Further, when the settlement switch 38 is operated in a state where medals are credited, the credited medals are paid out. Then, the paid-out medals are discharged from the medal payout outlet 60 and stored in the tray 61. On the right side and the left side of the medal payout opening 60, sound transmission holes 62R and 62L for allowing sounds emitted from the speakers 64R and 64L housed inside the slot machine 10 to pass outside are provided.

  A display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the front panel 20. The display device 70 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display panel, and any other image display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game. This display device 70 displays a game history, an effect image displayed during a unit game, an effect image for notifying the result of a role lottery, the progress of a unit game (medal insertion → operation of a start switch 36 → reel Rotation → stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R operation → all reel rotation stop), etc. can be displayed. Above the display device 70, there is provided an effect lamp 72 that blinks in a pattern corresponding to the winning combination when the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are stopped and a certain winning combination is won.

[Description of reel design]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel tape attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R will be described. As shown in FIG. 2 (a), 20 symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, but each symbol is divided into 20 divisions in the longitudinal direction of the reel tape. One symbol is printed in each symbol area. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, there are nine types of symbols displayed in each symbol area, and a type code (not shown) is predetermined according to each type. The types of symbols in the slot machine 10 include the “red 7” symbol in which the number 7 is represented in red, the “white 7” symbol in which the number 7 is represented in white, and the “BAR” which is represented in black with a bar-shaped lump as a motif. "Bell" design with yellow bell motif, "Replay" design with light blue plum motif, "Watermelon" design with green watermelon motif, "Cherry" design with red cherries motif, There are “Blank A” designs with white stars as motifs and “Blank B” designs with elliptical motifs.

  The number of symbols on one reel is not limited to 20 symbols, and can be set to any number of symbols such as 16, 21 symbols.

  In addition, symbol numbers “0” to “19” are determined in advance in each symbol region of the reel tape attached to each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, as shown in FIG. A symbol type code corresponding to the symbol number is stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 100. The symbol number of each reel and the corresponding type code are referred to when performing reel stop control to be described later. Hereinafter, the symbol number and the type code are collectively referred to as symbol identification information. Each reel tape shown in FIG. 2A shows a state where the symbol numbers “0” and “1” are separated and developed, and when actually attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R, The symbols of symbol numbers “0” and “1” are continuous.

  When the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotated, the three symbols of each reel displayed in the display window 22 are scroll-displayed in a direction in which the values of three consecutive symbol numbers are increased. For example, when symbols of symbol numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are displayed from the lower L to the upper U of the display window 22, the symbols that are displayed thereafter are symbol numbers “2”. ”,“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”→ design numbers“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”→ design numbers“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”→... When the symbol numbers “18”, “19”, “0” are displayed, the symbol numbers “19”, “0”, “1” → the symbol numbers “0”, “1”, “ 2 ”→ symbol number“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”→... Three consecutive symbols from symbol numbers“ 0 ”to“ 19 ”circulate until the reel stops. Scrolled.

(1-c-1) Configuration of Control Circuit The control circuit for controlling the slot machine 10 is a main control circuit 100 (hereinafter also referred to as main control means 100 or main control board 100) and a sub control circuit 200 (hereinafter referred to as sub control). (Also referred to as means 200). Here, a block diagram of the main control circuit 100 and a block diagram of the sub control circuit 200 electrically connected thereto are shown in FIG.

[Description of control means]
Next, control means for controlling the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to a functional block diagram shown in FIG. The control means of the slot machine 10 includes a main control means 100 that controls the progress of the game and a sub-control means 200 that controls the effect of the game. The main control means 100 performs control to advance the game in accordance with the player's operation, and the sub-control means 200 outputs an effect executed with the game based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. Control to perform and control to notify various information. Note that transmission of information exchanged between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200, and some information is transmitted from the sub control unit 200. There is no direct transmission to the main control means 100.

≪Description of main control means≫
<Main control means and surrounding hardware configuration>
The main control means 100 comprises a CPU, ROM, RWM, random number generation means (random number circuit), timer count means (timer circuit), and an I / O port in one chip. The main control means 100 is also called a main control circuit or a main control board, and a circuit for realizing the function of the main control means 100 is configured on a single board.

  The random number generation means generates a random number used when performing various lotteries, and the timer count means generates an interrupt request signal based on a count value of a clock signal for operating a CPU or the like. The I / O port includes an operation unit 300, bet number display lamps 26a to 26c, a credit number display unit 27, an obtained number display unit 28, stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R, Signals for various components such as the blocker 45, the hopper motor 46, the payout sensor 47, the door switch 48, the setting door switch 49, and the external concentrated terminal board 84 are output, and signals from the respective components are input.

  Here, the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R rotate or stop the corresponding reels 40L, 40C, 40R according to the excitation signal output from the main control means 100. The reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R are provided corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, respectively, and when detecting an index (a member to be detected) provided at the reference position of the corresponding reel, the detection signal Is output to the main control means 100. As a result, the main control means 100 can recognize the rotation position of the reel (the symbol displayed in the display window 22) based on the number of steps of the stepping motor that has started counting from the index position.

  The hopper motor 46 is provided in a medal hopper (not shown) for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, and stores medals from the medal payout opening 60 according to a drive signal output from the main control means 100. Let it drain. The payout sensor 47 detects medals to be paid out when the hopper motor 46 is driven, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. The blocker 45 is installed in the middle of the medal flow path from the medal slot 32 provided in the slot machine 10 to the medal hopper, and the formation or release of the medal flow path according to the on / off signal from the main control means 100. To do. The medals inserted from the medal slot 32 are stored in the medal hopper when the medal flow path is formed (blocker is on), and when the medal flow path is not formed (blocker is off), It is discharged from the medal payout outlet 60. The door switch 48 detects opening / closing of the front door described above, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. The setting door switch 49 detects opening / closing of a setting door that covers a setting change key switch 92 and a reset / setting switch 93 for setting a setting value, which will be described later, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. To do.

  The external concentration terminal board 84 displays various signals output from the main control means 100 to an external game information display device (also referred to as a data display) or a hall computer for information related to the game currently being played by the slot machine 10. Relay. Signals transmitted from the main control means 100 to the outside include a bet signal (IN signal) indicating that a medal has been betted when a game is performed, and a payout signal (IN) indicating that a medal has been paid out to the player. OUT signal), a signal (BB signal) indicating that a gaming state described later has shifted to gaming states 5 and 7 (BB), a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the slot machine 10 (abnormality generation signal), and a start switch 36 There is a signal (start signal) indicating that has been operated, and a signal (AT signal) indicating that the gaming state described later has shifted to gaming state 3 (AT). The AT is an assist time for notifying the pressing order (operation order) of the stop switch 37 or the operation timing at which a game result advantageous to the player is obtained (advantageous symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L). Further, in this specification, when shifting to the AT, since it is basically controlled to an advantageous RT 2 with a high probability of winning a re-gamer, the AT is also referred to as an ART. Here, the external concentration terminal board 84 may represent the contents of the various signals described above by a potential indicating a high level and a potential indicating a low level, or by providing relay circuits corresponding to various signals, You may represent the content of the various signals mentioned above by opening and closing a relay circuit.

  In addition to the various switches provided on the front door of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1, the operation means 300 includes a power switch 91, a setting change key switch 92, and a reset / setting switch 93 provided in the slot machine 10. including. The power switch 91 is a switch for turning on / off the power supplied to the slot machine 10. The setting change key switch 92 has a keyhole, and is a switch that is turned on or off by rotating a setting change key inserted into the keyhole. The reset / setting switch 93 is a push button type switch that is operated when an error occurs to reset the error state or to change a setting value to be described later.

<Functional blocks of main control means>
Next, functional blocks of the main control unit 100 will be described. The main control unit 100 includes a winning combination determination unit 110, a freeze control unit 120, a reel control unit 130, a state control unit 140, a notification control unit 146, a winning determination unit 150, a control command transmission unit 160, External signal output means 170. The function of each means described below is realized by executing a control program stored in the ROM by the CPU constituting the main control means 100.

(Explanation of the winning role determination means)
The winning combination determining means 110 is a lottery based on a random number (numeric range: 0 to 65535) generated by the random number generating means included in the main control means 100, and a winning / replay winning number corresponding to the winning combination based on the winning number. And the selection number of the feature). Note that the main control means 100 does not transmit information on winning / replaying winning numbers to the sub-control means 200 regardless of the gaming state to be described later, but instead transmits information on effect group numbers. If information on winning / replaying winning numbers has been sent, winning / replaying winning numbers may be extracted due to goto action, and the correct push order is also specified by specifying the winning / replaying winning numbers There is a fear. On the other hand, the production group number is a number when grouped for each type of winning combination (winning number), and even if different winning numbers are determined, the same production group number may be transmitted. Even if the number is specified, the determined winning / replay winning number cannot be specified, and there is no possibility that the correct answer pressing order is specified.

  Here, there are roughly three types of winning combinations: bonus, replay and winning. When these winning combinations (also called bonus combination (object), replaying combination and winning combination) win, The benefits will be granted. That is, when a bonus combination is won, a bonus game (also referred to as a special game) advantageous to the player is played from the next game until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the bonus is described as being BB, RB, SRB, but may be MB. BB is a game in which a predetermined winning combination with a high probability can be continuously performed until a predetermined payout number is exceeded.

  The BB is performed until the BB general game (first game state) or the SRB (second game state) exceeds a predetermined payout number (for example, 450). SRB (Shift Regular Bonus) is a set of games corresponding to a bonus game when a winning combination (JAC1-8) for shifting to SRB wins, that is, a game where a predetermined winning combination is won with high probability under certain conditions. This is performed a predetermined number of times. In this specification, the SRB ends with 8 games (can be set freely within the range of 12 games or 8 wins). There are eight types of SRBs, SRB1 to SRB8. When the transition combination (JAC1 to 8) wins, the corresponding SRB1 to 8 are performed. JAC1-4 (SRB1-4) wins at BB1, and JAC5-8 (SRB5-8) wins at BB2.

  When the winning combination lottery means 110 has not won the transitional combination (JAC1-8) for shifting to SRB1-8 in BB general game or SRB1-8, the transitional combination (JAC1-8) (see FIGS. 14-17) And a general combination (see FIGS. 12 and 13). In other words, during the BB, the transitional combination and the general combination can be drawn at the same time, and can be won simultaneously. When the BB starts, a BB general game is played, and when the transitional role (JAC1 to 8) is elected and won, an SRB is performed, and when the transitional role (JAC1 to 8) is not elected even during the SRB, The lottery of 8) is performed. If the transitional role (JAC1-8) is elected during SRB, SRB will be elected internally, and after SRB is finished, SRB will be performed again when the symbol combinations corresponding to the internally elected SRB are aligned during BB general game. Is called. If the transition combination (JAC1-8) is not won during the SRB, the BB general game is played after the SRB is finished. BB is performed until this series of BB general games and SRBs exceeds a predetermined payout number. Also, BB ends when the predetermined payout number is exceeded even during SRB.

  When the re-game player wins, the game can be played again without inserting medals only for the next game. Here, a game that can be executed without inserting a medal when the re-game player wins is called a re-game. Further, when the winning combination is won, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player.

  Next, the symbol combinations associated with each condition device are shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and condition devices BB1, BB2, cherry, bell 1-4, control combination 1-10, watermelon, single sheet combination, replays 1-6 , Symbol combinations associated with JACs 1 to 8 are shown. As shown in these figures, each condition device is associated with one or more symbol combinations, and when any of the associated symbol combinations is complete, the corresponding winning combination wins. Become.

  For example, when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1, BB2, and JAC1 to 8 are aligned on the active line L, the bonus game starts from the next game, and when the symbol combinations corresponding to any one of the replays 1 to 6 are aligned, Done. The winning probability of BB1 or the winning probability of JAC1 to 4 is different depending on the set value (see FIGS. 8 to 10, 14, and 15), and the degree of advantage is different for each set value (the expected value of the ball is different) ), The higher the set value is, the more medals are paid out. In addition, during BB1, AT lottery is not performed, and BB1 is mainly used to acquire the number of medals, so it is called a payout bonus. The winning probability of BB2 or the winning probabilities of JAC5 to 8 is not different depending on the set value, and BB2 has the same expected value of the ball for each set value. Further, since AT lottery is performed during BB2, BB2 is called a lottery bonus. During BB2, an AT lottery is performed when 7 BB replays (Replay 4) are won, and an AT is awarded when JAC8 is won.

  When the symbol combination corresponding to any of cherry, bell 1 to 4, control combination 1 to 10, watermelon, and single combination is aligned on the effective line L, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the bells 1 to 4 (also referred to as 8 card combinations) are prepared during the normal game (3 cards bet), 8 cards, the control roles 1 to 10 and One medal is paid out when a symbol combination corresponding to one winning combination is arranged, two when a symbol combination corresponding to cherry is arranged, and four medals when a symbol combination corresponding to watermelon is arranged. Also, during SRBs 1 and 2, two bets are made, and 12 medals are paid out when the symbol combinations corresponding to Bell 1 are aligned, and 6 medals are paid out when the symbol combinations corresponding to Bells 2 to 4 are aligned. During SRB 3, 4, one bet is made, and when the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 1 is prepared, 12 medals are paid out, and when the symbol combination corresponding to Bells 2 to 4 is prepared, six medals are paid out. In 8, the bet is three, and when the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 1 is prepared, eight medals are paid out, and when the symbol combination corresponding to Bells 2 to 4 is prepared, eight medals are paid out.

  The bells 2 to 4 are called push order bells because they win when the correct answer is given. When the winning combinations F, G, and H are won, the control combinations 1 to 10 are symbol combinations that can be stopped if the pressing order in which the bells 1 to 4 win the prize is called a pressing order bell spilling. Replay 2 is called a replay for ascending because the RT state rises from RT1 to RT2 when winning is won only when staying at RT1 and winning. Replay 3 is called a fall replay because it wins only while staying at RT2 and the RT state falls from RT2 to non-RT when winning.

  Replay 4 (7 replays in BB) wins or wins only during the stay of SRBs 5 to 8, and when winning or winning, AT lottery or AT is given. Replays 5 and 6 (seven matching fake plays in the BB) are replays for winning or winning a prize only during the stay of the SRBs 5 to 8 and scoring the seven replays. JAC1-4 are elected in SRB1-4 among BB1 general. When JAC1 and JAC2 win a prize, they shift to SRB1 and SRB2 of two bets. When JAC3 and JAC4 win a prize, they shift to SRB3 and SRB4 of one bet. JACs 5 to 8 are elected in SRBs 5 to 8 in BB2 in general, and when winning a prize, they shift to SRBs 5 to 8 for three bets.

  In the following, when the symbol combination is expressed in words, the symbol names in each reel are written in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and are enclosed in square brackets. For example, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 “20” shown in FIG. 5 is represented as “replay-replay-replay”.

  FIGS. 6 to 7 show the relationship between the winning combination and the operating condition device. Here, FIG. 6 shows a condition device that operates when winning prizes A to J and re-playing combinations A to J are won, and FIG. 7 shows bonus combinations (BB1, BB2, JAC1-8 (SRB1-8)). A condition device that sometimes operates is shown. Winning A to H, re-playing players A to G, BB1, BB2 are won during normal games (non-RT, RT1, RT2) (see FIGS. 8 to 10), winning A to H, re-playing roles A, SRB1- 8 is won during BB general (see FIGS. 11 and 14 to 17), and winning I, J and SRB1 to 4 are won during SRB1 to 4 (see FIGS. 12, 14, and 15), winning I and replaying player A, H to J, and SRBs 5 to 8 are elected during SRBs 5 to 8 (see FIGS. 13, 16, and 17). As shown in FIG. 7, the condition devices that operate when the bonus combination is won are BB1, BB2, JAC1-8 (SRB1-8), and once the condition devices BB1, BB2, JAC1-8 (SRB1-8) are activated. It keeps working until it wins. This state is referred to as “internal”, “internal winning”, or “bonus flag carryover”.

  Also, as a result of the lottery by the winning combination determining means 110, the winning combination winning number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 described later regardless of whether or not the bonus combination (BB1, BB2, JAC1-8 (SRB1-8)) has been won. Is done. The feature winning number is “0” when the bonus combination is not won, the feature winning number is “1” when BB1 is won, and the feature winning number when BB2 is won. Is “2”, and JAC1-8 (SRB1-8) are elected, the feature winning numbers are “3”-“10”.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a condition device is associated with each replaying combination and winning combination. When a winning combination in which a plurality of condition devices are associated (actuated) wins, on the effective line L according to the operation sequence (also referred to as pushing order) and operation timing (also referred to as pushing position) of the stop switches. There are also different combinations of symbols (condition devices). In addition, unlike the condition device corresponding to the bonus combination, the condition device corresponding to each re-game combination and winning combination operates only during the game in which the corresponding winning combination is determined, and ends the operation when the game ends. To do.

  The condition devices that are activated when winning F is won are bells 2 to 4 and controls 1 to 5, and when the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, any of bells 2 to 4 wins and the left stop switch 37L is the first. If it does not stop, one of the control roles 1 to 5 wins. The condition devices that operate when the winning prize G is won are the bell 1 and the control roles 1 to 10, and when the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, the bell 1 wins, and the middle stop switch 37C is not stopped for the first time. One of 10 wins. The condition device that operates when winning H is won is Bell 1, control combination 1-10, 1 combination, Bell 1 wins when the right stop switch 37R stops first, and the right stop switch 37R does not stop first. One of the control combinations 1 to 10 or the single combination wins.

  Winning I is won during SRB 1-8, and the conditional devices that operate when winning are Bells 1-4 and Controls 1-10, and Bell 1 wins regardless of the push order of the stop switch 37. Winning prize J is won during SRB1-4, and the condition devices that operate when winning are Bell1-4, Control combination 1-10, 1 piece combination, and any of Bells 2-4 regardless of the push order of stop switch 37 Kaga wins a prize.

  Re-player 2 wins during RT1 and the condition devices that operate when winning are replays 1 and 2. Replay 2 wins when left stop switch 37L stops first, and left stop switch 37L does not stop first. And Replay 1 wins. The re-playing player C wins during RT1, and the condition devices that operate when winning are replays 1, 2, and 5. Replay 2 wins when the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, and the middle stop switch 37C is first. If not stopped, Replay 1 wins. The re-playing player D wins during RT1, and the condition devices that operate when winning are Replays 1, 2, and 6. When the right stop switch 37R is first stopped, Replay 2 wins and the right stop switch 37R is first. If not stopped, Replay 1 wins.

  The replaying player E wins during RT2, and the condition devices that are activated when winning are Replays 1 and 3. When the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, Replay 3 wins and the left stop switch 37L does not stop first. And Replay 1 wins. The re-playing player F wins during RT2, and the condition devices that operate when winning are Replays 1, 3, and 5. When the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, Replay 3 wins and the middle stop switch 37C is first. If not stopped, Replay 1 wins. The replaying player G is won during RT2, and the condition devices that are activated when winning are replays 1, 3, and 6. When the right stop switch 37R is first stopped, the replay 3 wins and the right stop switch 37R is first. If not stopped, Replay 1 wins.

  When the winning number (winning role) is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the condition device corresponding to the determined winning combination is activated, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the activated condition device are aligned on the active line L. The reel stop control is performed (that is, the winning combination can win). In the following description, the fact that the symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L is also simply referred to as “the symbol combinations are aligned”.

(Lottery table)
Here, the lottery tables that determine the winning probabilities of the winning combinations are shown in FIGS. FIG. 8 shows a lottery table in which the winning probability of the combination is determined during normal game (non-RT), FIG. 9 is during normal game (RT1), and FIG. 10 is during normal game (RT2). In the lottery table shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, in the lottery performed by the winning combination determining means 110, the winning combination BB1, BB2, bonus replays A to J, and winning winning combination One or more of A to H may be determined. Also, six RT states are defined, that is, non-RT, RT1, RT2, BB inside, BB1 operating, and BB2 operating, and the winning probabilities of the winning combinations described above differ depending on each RT state. The RT state shifts in accordance with a predetermined transition condition, and whether the transition condition is established and the transition destination are controlled by the RT state control unit 142. During BB, during BB (BB1 in general during BB1, BB2 in general during BB2), the lottery table of FIG. 8 (FIG. 11) is used for the role lottery (the same kind of winning as non-RT) The lottery result of the combination (BB1, BB2) is not validated. For example, when BB1 + winning A is won, only winning A is valid. Moreover, you may perform the process which does not perform the lottery drawing of an accessory (BB1, BB2) itself. Alternatively, different RT states may be set in the BB and in the BB, and the lottery may be performed using different lottery tables.

  The details of each lottery table are BB1 + winning A, BB1 + winning B, BB1 + winning C, BB1 + winning D, BB1 alone, BB2 + winning A, BB2 + winning B, BB2 + winning C, BB2 + winning D, BB2 alone, winning A ~ H, replay A may win, and in RT1, BB1 + winner A, BB1 + winner B, BB1 + winner C, BB1 + winner D, BB1 alone, BB2 + winner A, BB2 + winner B, BB2 + winner C, BB2 + winner D, BB2 alone, prizes A to H, and replays A to D may be won. In RT2, BB1 + prize A, BB1 + prize B, BB1 + prize C, BB1 + prize D, BB1 alone, BB2 + prize A, There is a possibility that BB2 + winning B, BB2 + winning C, BB2 + winning D, BB2 alone, winnings A to H, replay A, and replays E to G may win.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the total winning probability of BB1 differs in the settings 1 to 6, and there is a setting difference (difference depending on the setting value). Further, the total winning probability of BB2 is the same in the settings 1 to 6, and there is no setting difference. In order to provide a setting difference in the ball, it is the simplest method to provide a setting difference in the winning probability of BB. In this embodiment, a setting difference is provided in BB1. However, there is a restriction that it is not possible to draw an AT based on the winning combination or winning combination that has a setting difference in winning probability. Therefore, when BB1 with a setting difference in winning probability wins, There is a risk that expectation will be lost. For this reason, in the winning tables in FIGS. 8 to 10, there is no difference in the setting numbers when BB1 + winning A (BB1 + cherry), BB1 + winning C (BB1 + watermelon), and BB1 alone win, and BB1 + winning A, BB1 + winning C When BB1 alone wins, AT is drawn. Since there is a setting difference in the winning of BB1 + winning B (BB1 + cherry + 1 winning combination) and BB1 + winning D (BB1 + watermelon + 1 winning combination), the AT is not drawn. Also, there is no setting difference for BB2 + winning A (BB2 + cherry), BB2 + winning B (BB2 + cherry + 1), BB2 + winning C (BB2 + watermelon), BB2 + winning D (BB2 + watermelon + 1) When BB2 + winning A, BB2 + winning B, BB2 + winning C, BB2 + winning D, BB2 alone wins, AT is drawn.

  As described above, during normal games (non-RT, RT1, RT2) (see FIGS. 8 to 10), the winning probability of BB1 + winning A, BB1 + winning C, BB1 alone, BB2 + winnings A to D, and BB2 alone is set. When there is no difference (difference depending on the set value) and BB1 + winning A, BB1 + winning C, BB2 alone, BB2 + winning A, BB2 + winning B, BB2 + winning C, BB2 + winning D, and winning A, B, C, D are won AT will be drawn. Further, since there is a setting difference in the winning probabilities of BB1 + winning B and BB1 + winning D, when BB1 + winning B, BB1 + winning D is won, no AT is drawn.

  Here, the winning combination including cherry in the condition device includes BB1 + winning A, BB1 + winning B, BB2 + winning A, BB2 + winning B, winning A, and winning B. In the non-RT, RT1, and RT2, the pull-in priority order of the reel 40 stop control is the small combination priority, and cherry> 1 sheet combination> BB1, BB2. Therefore, when BB1 + winning A, BB1 + winning B, BB2 + winning A, BB2 + winning B, winning A, and winning B including cherry are included in the condition device, the left stop switch 37L is stopped at a position where the cherry can be pulled in ( When a certain timing is reached, the same condition device, Cherry, will stop at the same stop symbol combination and win in any winning combination. Thus, when Cherry wins, BB1, BB2 + winning A, BB2 + winning B corresponding to BB1, BB2 + winning A, BB2 + winning A, BB2 + winning B, winning A, win B, corresponding to BB1 + winning A, BB1 + winning B Players can expect that the AT corresponding to is elected.

  Moreover, when the winning combination including cherry is won, stop control may be performed to vary the combination of symbols to be stopped depending on whether or not one winning combination is included or whether or not BB1 and BB2 are included. For example, when BB1 + winning B (BB1 + cherry + 1 piece) is won, if the operation timing can draw the “cherry” symbol of symbol number 8, symbol number 8 corresponding to cherry on the left reel 40L The number “cherry” symbol is stopped on the effective line L, and any of the “red 7” symbol, the “white 7” symbol, and the “BAR” symbol is stopped (strong cherry) on the middle reel 40C. In other cases including cherries (BB1 + winning A, BB2 + winning A, BB2 + winning B, winning A, winning B are won), the “Cherry” symbol of No. 8 corresponding to cherry on the left reel 40L is the effective line. It stops at L, and “bell” symbol which is a symbol other than “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, and “BAR” symbol is stopped (weak cherry) on the middle reel 40C. In this way, by changing the stop control according to the winning combination, when the strong cherry stops, the winning of BB1 + winning B becomes clear, and the winning of BB1, that is, the lottery result can be specified. Similarly, the symbols to be stopped may be changed according to the pressing order so that the lottery result can be specified.

  In addition, when a lottery result including winning A (cherry) (BB1 + winning A, BB2 + winning A, winning A is winning) wins an AT, a lottery result including winning B (cherry + 1 piece) (BB1 + winning B) , BB2 + winning B, winning B is won), the AT may not be drawn. At that time, when the lottery result (BB1 + winning A, BB2 + winning A, winning A is won) is won, the strong cherry stops, and when the lottery result (BB1 + winning B, BB2 + winning B, winning B is won) is weak Stop control may be performed so that the cherry stops. In this way, by setting the stop control, it is possible to determine whether the lottery result includes the winning A or the winning B, and when the strong cherry stops, it is determined that the lottery result includes the winning A and there is an AT lottery. In other words, when the weak cherry stops, it may be determined that the lottery result including the winning prize B is found, and it may be understood that there is no AT lottery. As a result, the presence / absence of AT lottery can be determined.

  FIG. 11 shows a lottery table that determines the winning probabilities of the winning combinations in BB1 general, BB2 general, and BB inside. During BB1 general, BB2 general, and inside BB, a game is played with three bets. The lottery table of FIG. 11 is the same as the lottery table of FIG. 8 in the non-RT, but when a lottery result in which BB1 + winnings A to D, BB1 alone, BB2 + winnings A to D, and BB2 alone wins, The winning of BB1 or BB2 is not valid. In other words, during BB1, in general, a small combination and a re-playing combination are drawn by the lottery table of FIG. 11, and if any JAC is not won, JACs 1 to 4 are lottery by the lottery tables of FIGS. Therefore, during the general BB1, the small combination and re-playing combination of the lottery table of FIG. 11 and any of JAC1 to JAC4 of the lottery table of FIGS. In addition, during the BB2 general, a small combination and a re-playing combination are drawn by the lottery table of FIG. 11, and if any JAC is not won, JACs 5 to 8 are drawn by the lottery tables of FIGS. Therefore, during BB2 in general, the small combination and re-playing combination of the lottery table of FIG. 11 and any of JACs 5 to 8 of the lottery table of FIGS.

  FIG. 12 shows a lottery table that determines the winning probabilities of the winning combinations in SRB1 to SRB4. The game is played with two bets during SRBs 1 and 2 and with one bet during SRBs 3 and 4. There is no setting difference in the winning probabilities of the roles in SRB1 to SRB4. In SRB4, 12 bells win every game, in SRB3 12 bells per game have a probability of 2/3, 6 bells win with a probability of 1/3, and in SRB2, 12 bells per game are 1/3 The probability is that 6 bells are won with a probability of 2/3. In SRB1, every game 6 bells are won every game. In SRB4, the number of net increase per game is the largest, which is advantageous (the number of medals that can be acquired increases) in the order of SRB3, SRB2, and SRB1. In addition, during the SRBs 1 to 4, small roles are drawn by the lottery table of FIG. 12, and JACs 1 to 4 are lottery by the lottery tables of FIGS. Therefore, during the SRBs 1 to 4, the small part of the lottery table in FIG. 12 and any of the JACs 1 to 4 in the lottery tables in FIGS.

  FIG. 13 shows a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the combinations in SRBs 5 to 8 are determined. During SRB5-8, the game is played with three bets. There is no setting difference in the winning probabilities of the SRBs 5-8. In SRBs 5 to 8, there is a possibility that winning I, replay A, and H to G will win. When 7-match replay (Replay 4) wins or wins, AT is given, and there is no setting difference in the winning probability of 7-match replay. Thus, there is no setting difference in the lottery table in which AT is determined to be assigned. The winning probabilities for the 7 replays are 20000/65536 for SRB8, 2000/65536 for SRB7, 200/65536 for SRB6, and 100/65536 for SRB5. Seven uniform play plays occur in SRBs 5 to 7 and the winning probability is 400/65536 in total. In the order of SRB8> SRB7> SRB6> SRB5 (the inequality sign indicates that the larger one is advantageous, the same applies hereinafter), the winning probability of replaying 7 matches increases, and SRB becomes advantageous.

  Further, during SRBs 5 to 8, a small role or a re-playing role is drawn by the lottery table of FIG. 13, and if any JAC is not won, JACs 5 to 8 are lottery by the lottery tables of FIGS. . Therefore, during the SRBs 5 to 8, either the small part of the lottery table of FIG. 13 or any of the JACs 5 to 8 of the lottery tables of FIGS.

(BB1 character lottery table (JAC total winning probability is the same))
FIG. 14 shows a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the bonuses in BB1 are determined. The embodiment of FIG. 14 is the first embodiment. FIG. 14A is the same lottery table for setting 6 and FIG. 14B is the same lottery table for setting SRB 1 to 4 when the total winning probability of JAC is BB 1 in general. As shown in the drawing, any of JACs 1 to 4 is determined as the winning combination of the combination in BB1.

  In BB1 general, the winning probabilities of JAC1 to 4 are basically different in SRB1 to SRB4, and it becomes easy to shift to an SRB advantageous in order of BB1 general <SRB1 <SRB2 <SRB3 <SRB4. Further, the number of medals that can be acquired in the order of SRB1 <SRB2 <SRB3 <SRB4 increases (see FIG. 12), which is advantageous. Regarding SRB1 and SRB2, SRB2 is more advantageous than SRB1 because it is easier to win JAC4 than SRB1. The SRB 4 is set so that the SRB 4 loops with a high probability (about 7/8), and is in the most advantageous state. As described above, in BB1, it is possible to shift to an advantageous state by pulling the player (lottery), and the player plays a game for the purpose of shifting to SRB4. The winning probabilities of JAC1 and 4 in SRB2 and SRB3 are set to be the same, but the winning probability of JAC4 in SRB3 may be higher than that of SRB2.

  In addition, in order to notify or suggest the type of SRB that has been won, color notification is performed using a lamp or a liquid crystal screen (display device 70), etc. Corresponds to yellow, JAC3 corresponds to green, and JAC4 corresponds to red. In BB1 general, in SRB1-4, the total value of the numbers of JAC1-4 is 65536 and there is no losing, so any of JAC1-4 in the first game of SRB1-4 in BB1 general Make sure to win. Therefore, at the time of SRB winning, JAC1 is at least elected, so blue announcement is made in the first game of SRB. For example, when JAC4 is actually elected internally, blue announcement is gradually made during 8 games, yellow The notification color may be changed to notification, green notification, or red notification. Alternatively, a battle effect may be performed, and if a battle wins, a roaring effect may be performed to notify that JAC 4 is internally elected. In the roaring effect, an effect that increases the number of characters, an effect that changes the stage, and an effect that weakens the enemy character may be performed. As described above, in the embodiment of FIG. 14, since any of JAC1 to 4 is always elected in the first game of SRB1 to BB1 in general for BB1, the story type is used to announce or suggest the kind of the elected SRB. A certain production can be performed.

  Further, in the settings 6 and 1, since the setting 6 tends to shift to an SRB that is more advantageous than the setting 1, the possibility that the number of medals that can be acquired increases as the setting value (setting 6) increases. Note that for the settings 2 to 5 not shown, a lottery table is provided in which the higher the set value, the larger the number of medals that can be acquired (the same applies to the embodiment of FIG. 15). Each lottery table is preliminarily given one unique number among the numbers 1 to 6, and the lottery table corresponds to the set value (1 to 6) set by the setting change key 93 and the reset / setting switch 94. A table is used for gaming. Thus, in BB1, the number of medals that can be acquired in BB1 increases as the set value increases, and the winning probability of BB1 increases as the set value increases (see FIGS. 8 to 10).

  In addition, although the normal RB is not provided in the lottery table in the normal game of FIGS. 8 to 10, the normal RB may be won during the normal game. When the normal RB is provided in the lottery table during the normal game, the normal RB may be added to the lottery table during the general BB1 and the general BB2 in addition to JAC1-4. Further, the first embodiment may be combined with one or a plurality of embodiments described later.

(BB1 character lottery table (JAC total winning probability is different))
FIG. 15 shows a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the items in BB1 are determined. The embodiment of FIG. 15 is an embodiment 2 in which a lottery table of BB1 different from the embodiment of FIG. 14 is used. FIG. 15A is a lottery table in which the total winning probability of JAC in setting 6 is different from SRB 1 to 4 in the general setting BB 1 in setting 6 and FIG. 15B is setting 1. The lottery table of FIG. 14 is the same lottery table for SRB1-4 in the total winning probability of JAC for BB1, but the lottery table of FIG. 15 is the winner of JAC1-4 for BB1 in general, SRB1-4. Probabilities are fundamentally different. As in the embodiment of FIG. 14, the order of SRB1 <SRB2 <SRB3 <SRB4 is advantageous, and the higher-order SRB easily shifts to the advantageous SRB. In the embodiment of FIG. 15, the higher the SRB, the lower the total winning probability of SRB 1 to 4.

  Also, SRB1 to SRB1 do not win JAC1, and SRB2 does not win JAC1 and 2, so SRB1 to 4 do not move to lower SRBs. Thus, in the embodiment of FIG. 15, as the game of BB1 progresses, the SRB shifts to the higher-order SRB. Note that the lottery table may be set so as to shift to a lower SRB, not necessarily to a higher SRB (the same applies to other embodiments). And in SRB, when none of JAC1-4 is won in 8 bonus games, it shifts to BB1 general after the end of SRB. Further, in the embodiment of FIG. 15, even if the start of BB1 (in general BB1) shifts to a higher-order SRB, the winning probability of each JAC becomes the same or decreases without increasing. For example, in JAC3, in BB1 in general, the number 8192 is set in SRB1 and SRB2, and the number 0 is set in SRB3 and SRB4.

  Unlike the embodiment of FIG. 14, the embodiment of FIG. 15 does not always win one of the JACs 1 to 4 in the first game of the SRBs 1 to 4, so the game that the SRB has won (for example, the third game in the SRB) When the SRB is won at the time of winning the third game), the type of the SRB won is notified or suggested. As an announcement or suggestion of the type of SRB, JAC1 makes a blue notice, JAC2 makes a yellow notice, JAC3 makes a green notice, and JAC4 makes a red notice. As in the embodiment of FIG. 14, when the blue announcement is made in the first game of the SRB and JAC4 is internally won in the third game, the blue announcement and the yellow announcement are gradually made from the third game to the eighth game. The notification color may be changed to green notification or red notification. At this time, if none of the JACs 1 to 4 is won during the SRB, the blue notice is maintained until the eighth game.

  As described above, the total winning probability of BB1 is different depending on the set value (see FIGS. 8 to 10), and the winning probability of each SRB in BB1 is also different depending on the set value ( 14 and 15). In addition, the profit level in the SRB (the ratio of paying out 6 sheets and paying out 12 sheets) varies depending on the type of SRB (see FIG. 12), and the higher the setting, the easier it is to shift to an SRB that is more advantageous (an SRB with more balls). Become more. In this way, BB1 is called a payout bonus (a payout bonus) because there is a difference in the set ball depending on the set value. In the embodiment of FIG. 14, the winning probability of each migrating role (JAC1-4) in BB1 general and the winning probability of each migrating role (JAC1-4) in each SRB are basically different. The total value of the winning probabilities for each of the transitional roles (JAC1 to 4) and the total value of the winning probability for each transitional part (JAC1 to 4) in each SRB are the same. One of the transitional roles (JAC1 to 4) is always won in the game. As described above, in the embodiment of FIG. 14, since the ball enters the SRB without any interruption, there is no interruption in the appearance.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 15, the winning probability (number 8192) of the transition combination (for example, JAC2) during BB1 general (in the first gaming state) and the specific second gaming state (for example in SRB2 or SRB3) This is different from the winning probability (numerical value 0) of the transitional role (for example, JAC2). In the embodiment of FIG. 15, even if the start of BB1 (in general BB1) shifts to a higher-order SRB, the winning probability of JAC becomes the same or decreases without increasing. In this way, each winning combination has a higher probability of winning in each SRB than in the general BB1. In addition, the second embodiment may be combined with one or more other embodiments.

(BB2 character lottery table (7 different replay probabilities for each SRB))
FIG. 16 shows a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the items in BB2 are determined. FIG. 16A shows the same lottery table in SRB 5 to 8 when the total winning probability of JAC in settings 1 to 6 is BB2 in general. The embodiment of FIG. 16A is the third embodiment. FIG. 16B shows a lottery table in which the total winning probability of JAC in settings 1 to 6 is different in SRBs 5 to 8 while BB2 is in general. Embodiment of FIG.16 (b) is Embodiment 4. FIG. As shown in the drawing, one of JACs 5 to 8 is determined as the winning combination of the combination in BB2. During SRBs 5 to 8, three wagers are made. When winning I is won and Bell 1 wins, 12 medals are paid out (see FIG. 13). In SRB5 to 8, 7 replays (replay 4) are drawn, and when 7 replays are won or won, AT is given, and there is no setting difference in the winning probabilities of 7 replays. The winning probability of 7 replays in the order of SRB8>SRB7>SRB6> SRB5 is high, SRB is advantageous, and the degree of profit is different.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 16A, any one of JACs 5 to 8 is always won in the first game in BB2 general, and the total winning probability of JAC is the same in JACs 5 to 8 in BB2. JAC5 will not win during SRB6, and JAC5 and 6 will not win during SRB7. Thus, as BB2 progresses, SRB moves to the peer or higher rank. In SRB8, JAC5 is easy to win, and when it moves to the highest SRB8, it becomes easy to move to the lowest SRB5.

  The winning probability of JAC5-8 in BB2 general and the winning probability of JAC5-8 in SRB5-8 are different, but the total value of winning probability of JAC5-8 in BB2 general and JAC5-8 in SRB5-8 It is equal to the total value of the winning probabilities (see FIGS. 16A and 17A).

  In the embodiment of FIG. 16B, one of JACs 5 to 8 is always won in the first game in the general BB2. Then, the total winning probability of JAC decreases in the order of SRBs 7, 6, and 5, and in SRB8, one of JACs 5 to 8 is always won in the first game. Also, in the embodiment of FIG. 16B, even if the start of BB2 (in general BB2) is shifted to a higher-order SRB, the winning probability of JAC becomes the same or decreases without increasing (FIG. 17B). ) Is the same). For example, for JAC6, in BB2 in general, the number in SRB5 is 8192, and in SRB6 and SRB7, the number is 0 (same for FIG. 17B). The third and fourth embodiments may be combined with one or more other embodiments.

(BB2 character lottery table (JAC8 (1st choice) winning AT))
FIG. 17 shows a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the items in BB2 are determined. In the embodiment of FIG. 17, a lottery table of BB2 different from the embodiment of FIG. 16 is used. FIG. 17A shows the same lottery table in SRB 5 to 8 when the total winning probability of JAC in settings 1 to 6 is BB2 in general. The embodiment of FIG. 17A is the fifth embodiment. FIG. 17B shows a lottery table in which the total winning probability of JAC in settings 1 to 6 is different in SRBs 5 to 8 while BB2 is in general. The embodiment shown in FIG. 17B is the sixth embodiment. As shown in the drawing, one of JACs 5 to 8 is determined as the winning combination of the combination in BB2. During SRBs 5 to 8, three wagers are made, and when winning I (Bell 1) wins, 12 medals are paid out (see FIG. 13). In the SRBs 5 to 8 in the embodiment of FIG. 17, when JAC8 (first chance) is won, AT is given. In JAC8 (first check), when the “white 7” symbol stops on the effective line L (middle stage M) of the right reel 40R when the stop switch 37R is stopped for the first time, the winning of JAC8 (first check) is confirmed. Therefore, the stop of the “white 7” symbol on the effective line L (middle stage M) of the right reel 40R is the first chance of winning the AT. The first certainty means the eye (the combination of symbols) in which an advantageous state such as winning of BB or winning of AT is determined only by stopping one reel 40. Moreover, in SRB5-8, there is no setting difference in the winning probability of the small role (see FIG. 13) and SRB (see FIG. 17).

  In the embodiment of FIG. 17A, JAC5 is always won in the first game in BB2, and the total winning probability of JAC is the same in SRB5-8 in BB2. JAC5 will not win during SRB5, and JAC5, 6 will not win during SRB6,7. Thus, as BB2 progresses, SRB moves to a higher rank. In the embodiment of FIG. 17A, the winning probability of JAC8 increases in the order of SRBs 7, 6, and 5. When the transition is made to the highest-order SRB 8, the transition to the SRB 6 is easy, and the SRB 8 becomes difficult to loop.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 17B, one of JACs 5 to 8 is always won in the first game in the general BB2, and the total winning probability of JAC is different in the SRBs 5 to 8 in the general BB2. JAC5 will not win during SRB5, JAC5, 6 will not win during SRB6, and JAC5-7 will not win during SRB7. During SRB8, any one of JAC5 to 8 will always win, and JAC5 will easily win.

  When JAC8 is elected internally during SRB5-8, a battle effect is performed using 8 games, a battle victory effect is performed in the 8th game, and “white 7” is placed on the effective line L of the right reel 40R at the start of the next game. You may perform the effect which alert | reports so that a symbol may be aimed. Also, even when JAC7 has won internally, after the SRB is finished, an effect (gase effect) is given to notify the “white 7” symbol, and JAC7 wins without stopping the “white 7” symbol. You may do it. When the “white 7” symbol is stopped on the effective line L of the right reel 40R at the first stop of the reel 40, an effect indicating that the AT has been determined is performed. In this way, in the embodiment of FIG. 17, a game for the purpose of winning or winning the JAC 8 is performed.

  In addition, a blue announcement is made in the first game of the SRB regardless of the SRB election, and when the JAC8 is elected internally, the announcement color is gradually changed to the blue announcement, the yellow announcement, the green announcement, and the red announcement, If JAC8 does not win internally, a presentation may be made so that the blue notice is maintained until the end of the eighth game.

  In addition, in the embodiment of FIG. 17, 7 replays as in the embodiment of FIG. 16 are drawn in the BB2 general and SRBs 5 to 8 and AT is given when the 7 replays are won or won. May be. In addition, it may be added to the embodiment of FIG. 16 that an AT is given when JAC8 (first certainty) as in the embodiment of FIG. 17 is won or won.

  The winning probabilities for BB2 alone and for synthesis are not different depending on the set values, and the winning probabilities for the SRBs in BB2 are not different depending on the set values. BB2 is also called a lottery bonus since AT lottery is performed. Further, the profit level (seven replay winning probability) in the SRB varies depending on the type of the SRB. In the BB general game and each SRB in BB2, 7 replays are selected by lottery, and AT is given when the 7 replays are won or won. Further, the fifth and sixth embodiments may be combined with one or a plurality of other embodiments.

  In the embodiments of FIGS. 14 to 17, since the winning probability of a specific SRB varies according to the BB general game and each SRB, the bonus game does not become minor. Moreover, it becomes possible to give a change to a ball by changing the advantageous degree of SRB.

  In BB1 or BB2, the reel control may be varied depending on the type of SRB internally won during SRB. At that time, the type of SRB that is won is suggested by changing the stop control at the time of winning A to D according to the type of SRB inside. For example, when there is an advantageous inside of the SRB, stop control is performed in which a specific output (control combination 1 to 10, single combination, bell shift, chance) is easily displayed.

  In addition, a specific outcome (for example, bell-bell-lip) may be provided, and a condition device for displaying the specific outcome and a winning combination including and not including a bell may be provided. At this time, the number of payouts is the same for both the bell and the specific outcome. When a condition device that displays a specific outcome and a condition device that includes a bell is elected, a bell may be displayed while the SRB is not inside, and a specific outcome may be displayed while the SRB is inside.

  In addition, when winning I or winning J in the SRB is selected, it is possible to display specific outcomes (control role 1-10, 1 double role, bell shift, chance chance) and bells 1 to 4 depending on the push order. It is good. At that time, the display frequency of a specific item is changed according to the type of SRB inside. For example, in the inside of SRB1 (SRB5) to SRB3 (SRB7), a specific result is not displayed in all six pressing orders (left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right middle left, right left middle). However, inside the advantageous SRB4 (SRB8), a specific result is displayed in one push order (for example, middle right and left). In this way, by changing the stop control depending on the type of SRB in the interior, it is possible to recognize or predict that there is an advantageous SRB4 (SRB8) inside if a specific outcome is displayed. At this time, even if it suggests that the inside of the advantageous SRB, such as a case where the advantageous SRB cannot be executed after completion of the SRB being executed due to the termination condition of the BB, and the BB is terminated by paying out one sheet, When there is no meaning, the push order is notified so as not to display a specific result. Further, the display frequency of a specific item may be adjusted by navigating (notifying) the pressing order in the sub-control circuit 200.

  Further, an effect based on the SRB being executed or an effect (prefetching) based on the SRB inside may be executed. That is, if the SRB being executed is an advantageous SRB4 (SRB8), or if the SRB inside is an advantageous SRB4 (SRB8), it is advantageous, for example, by the sub-control circuit 200 (display device 70). An effect using a rainbow color indicating that is performed. Further, when it is meaningless to suggest that there is an advantageous SRB inside, such as when one more sheet is paid out and the BB ends, the above-described effect using the rainbow color is not performed.

  Also, the advantageous SRB4 (SRB8) termination condition may be made shorter than the disadvantageous SRB1 (SRB5) termination condition. The SRB end condition can be freely set as long as it is within the range of 12 games or 8 wins. For example, the advantageous SRB4 (SRB8) end condition is 3 wins, disadvantageous SRB1 (SRB5) The finishing condition of) is 8 wins. This will prevent you from staying in SRB 8 and continuing to win 7 replays. In this way, by preventing the staying in the advantageous SRB, the appearance of the ball is prevented from becoming rough, and the balance of the ball is improved.

  Also, the disadvantageous termination condition of SRB1 (SRB5) may be shorter than the advantageous termination condition of SRB4 (SRB8). Then, during the SRB1 (SRB5) stay, many JAC lotteries can be received, and the opportunity to shift to an advantageous SRB increases. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the BB from ending without winning SRB4 (SRB8) advantageous during the BB even once. Further, the combination of JACs may be a combination that can be stopped regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 37. Moreover, it is good also as a gaming machine provided only with either one of BB1 and BB2.

  Further, the selection rate of the specific image (specific effect) that is the effect using the rainbow color (the effect that confirms or suggests that the SRB is advantageous or being executed) is advantageous or advantageous in the advantageous SRB4 (SRB8). It may be different depending on whether the SRB4 (SRB8) is being executed or other states (SRB1 (SRB5) to SRB3 (SRB7)). During advantageous SRB interior or execution, the selection rate of a specific image (specific effect) is increased. For example, when SRB4 (SRB8) is inside or running, a specific image (specific effect) is drawn with a probability of 2/5 for each game, and when SRB3 (SRB7) is inside or running, 1/5 of each game is drawn. A lottery of a specific image (specific effect) is performed with probability. Thus, by making the selection probability of a specific image (specific effect) different depending on the type of SRB, when the selection probability of the specific image (specific effect) is high, it is recognized that the SRB is advantageous or being executed. it can.

  Further, the selection rate of the specific image (specific effect) may be varied depending on whether the inside of the advantageous SRB4 (SRB8) or the advantageous execution of the SRB4 (SRB8) and the inside of the BB general game or not inside the SRB.

  In addition, when the selection rate of the specific image (specific effect) is won for the most advantageous SRB4 (SRB8) during the unfavorable SRB1 (SRB5) execution, and the most advantageous SRB4 (SRB8) during the relatively advantageous SRB3 (SRB7) execution ) May be different depending on when you win. That is, when the multi-stage SRB is promoted, the selection rate of the specific image (specific effect) is increased as compared with the case where the single-stage SRB is promoted. For example, when SRB4 (SRB8) is won during execution of SRB1 (SRB5) (three-stage promotion), a specific image (specific effect) is drawn with a probability of 2/5 for each game, and SRB4 is executed during execution of SRB3 (SRB7). When (SRB8) is won (1 step promotion), a specific image (specific effect) is drawn with a probability of 1/5 of each game.

  In addition, the stage is provided with a plurality of stages of presentation states (for example, blue <yellow <green <red <rainbow), and the state of presentation is determined according to the SRB in the interior or the SRB being executed. You may select and update. At that time, the production state may be promoted (upgraded) with a selection probability corresponding to the SRB currently being executed or being executed, and the production state may not be demoted (downgraded) while inside or during a specific SRB. For example, even if SRB1 (SRB5) where a downgrade occurs during execution of SRB4 (SRB8) is won, if a yellow effect state is displayed, a green effect state indicating a promotion is displayed. The process of not displaying the blue effect state indicating the downgrade is performed. Further, during the execution of SRB1 (SRB5), if the yellow effect state is displayed, the green effect state indicating the upgrade is displayed, but the blue effect state indicating the downgrade is not displayed. Done.

  Further, the RT state may be changed according to the SRB in the inside, and the RT state may be maintained even after the BB ends. At this time, an RT state in which JAC8 (AT 1st) is easy to win is provided, and JAC8 (AT 1st) stays in an RT state in which JAC8 (AT 1st) is easy to win, and BB ends without JAC8 winning a prize. In such a case, the same JAC 8 (AT first certainty) stays in the RT state where it is easy to win even after the end of the BB. By doing so, even if JAC 8 does not win during BB, JAC 8 can be won after BB ends. In that case, the presentation may be continued even after the end of the BB (no end weight, no demo), and the AT may be notified (the AT is confirmed with a certain degree of accuracy) in the game after the end of the BB.

  Also, instead of the above-mentioned JAC8 (AT 1st certainty), an RT that makes it easy for a specific re-gamer to win is provided, such as Rip-Rip-White 7, and AT is given when a specific re-gamer wins, BB2 In the same way as the above, an effect of displaying the aim of white 7 may be performed.

(Explanation of freeze control means)
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the freeze control unit 120 sets a so-called freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed after the start switch 36 is operated. In this embodiment, the occurrence timing of the freeze state is from when the start switch 36 is operated until the reel starts to rotate. In addition to this, the stop switch is operated after the reel starts to rotate. Until it is possible to accept the operation of the stop switch, until the operation of each stop switch until the operation of each stop switch, after the rotation of all the reels is stopped, the next game can be started. A freeze state may be generated during the period until it becomes.

(Description of reel control means)
The reel control unit 130 drives and controls stepping motors 42L, 42C, and 42R that rotate / stop the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. That is, the rotation of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, and 42R is started based on the operation of the start lever 36 by the player. Maintain speed. When any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R is operated, stop control is performed on the reel (more precisely, the stepping motor) corresponding to the operated stop switch.

  At this time, the reel control means 130 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. As a result, if the reels with 20 symbols on each reel as in this embodiment are stopped from rotating at a constant speed (80 rotations / minute) within 190 milliseconds, the reels will be 80 (rotation). / 60 (seconds) × 0.19 (seconds) × 20 (symbol) = about 5.067 The reels may be stopped until the pattern is rotated (within the stop control range).

  When any winning number or winning combination winning number is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the reel control means 130 determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning number or winning combination number is on the active line L. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop (so-called pull-in control is performed). However, when the symbol constituting the winning symbol combination is not within the stop control range, the reels are stopped so as to prevent a winning other than the winning symbol from winning (so-called kicking control is performed).

  Further, when the replays B to G (winning numbers 12 to 17) and winning prizes F to H (winning numbers 6 to 8) shown in FIG. 6 are determined as winning combinations, the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R Depending on the (push order), the condition device (also referred to as the condition device subject to the pull-in control) corresponding to the symbol combination that is subject to the pull-in control is different. That is, for example, when the first condition device and the second condition device are activated when a winning combination is determined by lottery, the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the first pushing order. The symbol combination corresponding to the first condition device is the target of the pull-in control, and when operated in the second pressing order, the symbol combination corresponding to the second condition device is the target of the pull-in control.

(Description of state control means)
The state control unit 140 includes an RT state control unit 142 and a gaming state control unit 144, and the transition of the RT state in which the winning probability (the winning probability of the winning combination) performed by the winning combination determining unit 110 is different, When a winning combination or winning combination is won, a game result advantageous to the player can be obtained (advantageous symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L). Processing regarding assist time (also referred to as AT) for notifying the pressing order is different. Control gaming state transitions. The RT state control means 142 controls the transition of the RT state. As shown in FIG. 18, in the non-RT which is the initial state, the control roles 1 to 10 (push order bell spilled eyes) shown in FIG. When any of these is stopped and displayed on the effective line L, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT1.

  When the symbol combination corresponding to replay 2 (replay for ascending) is complete in RT1, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT2, and the symbol combination corresponding to replay 3 (replay for falling) is complete in RT2. And the RT state is shifted to RT1.

  The RT state control unit 142 determines that the RT state is not included in the bonus when the winning combination determining unit 110 determines that BB1 and BB2 are determined to be the winning combination in the non-RT, RT1, and RT2, and the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 and BB2 are not aligned. To move to. When the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is complete in the non-RT, RT1, RT2, bonus inside, the RT state control means 142 is operating in the BB1 state when the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is aligned, and the RT state is in the BB2 operation when the symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is aligned. Transition. When the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 450 during BB1 operation and BB2 operation and BB ends, the process shifts to non-RT, and the winning combination determining means 110 performs the non-RT lottery from the next game. .

  The RT state control means 142 shifts to non-RT when the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 450 during BB1 operation and BB2 operation and BB1 and BB2 are completed. Here, the non-RT is a state in which the BB1 is in operation and the state is shifted to after the end of the BB2 operation, the RT1 is a state in which the replays B to D that shift to RT2 are won, and the RT2 is a replay E that shifts to RT1 ~ G is the winning state. RT2 is the state where the winning probability of replay is the highest. While the bonus is inside, BB1 or BB2 is in an internal winning state. During BB1 operation, BB1 is operating, and during BB2 operation, BB2 is operating.

  The gaming state control means 144 controls the transition of gaming state in which processing related to the AT is different. In the present embodiment, there are eight game states 0 to 7, and as shown in FIG. 19, the player stays in the game state 0 (normal time) in the initial state.

  Further, during the stay in the game state 0 (normal time), an AT lottery for determining whether or not to execute the AT is performed, and when the AT lottery is won, the game state 1 (AT precursor) is shifted to. Then, when a predetermined number of games are performed in game state 1 (AT precursor) (the number of precursor games is digested), a transition is made to game state 2 (AT preparation). When winning the AT lottery, the game state 1 (AT precursor) and the game state 2 (AT preparation) may be immediately transferred to the game state 3 (AT).

  While staying in the game state 2 (AT preparation), the push order is notified in order to shift the above-described RT state to RT2. In gaming state 2 (AT preparation), the switch is switched to RT2, or the re-playing actors B to D are elected and do not follow the notified pressing order (the pressing order in which Replay 2 wins) (in the incorrect answer pressing order) When 37 is operated, the game state 3 (AT) is entered. In the gaming state 3 (AT), the push order is notified until a predetermined number of games are performed (the number of AT games (50 games) is consumed). When a predetermined number of games have been played, the game state is shifted to 0 (normal time). When there is an AT stock (right to execute AT), the game state 3 (AT) is continued until a predetermined number of games are performed again.

  In the gaming state 0 to 1, when BB2 is won, the game state 4 (BB2 preparation) is transferred, and when BB1 is won, the game state 6 (BB1 preparation) is transferred. And in game state 4 (BB2 preparation), if the symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is prepared, it will transfer to game state 5 (BB2). If the total number of medals paid out in gaming state 5 (BB2) exceeds 450, if the AT lottery is won, the game will shift to gaming state 1 (AT precursor), and if the AT lottery is not won, Transition to gaming state 0 (normal time). Further, in the game state 6 (BB1 preparation), when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 are prepared, the state shifts to the game state 7 (BB1). If the total number of medals to be paid out exceeds 450 in gaming state 7 (BB1), if the AT lottery is won, the game moves to gaming state 1 (AT precursor), and if the AT lottery is not won, Transition to gaming state 0 (normal time).

  In the game state 3 (AT), when BB1 is won, the game state 6 (BB1 preparation) is transferred, and when BB2 is won, the game state 4 (BB2 preparation) is transferred. And in game state 4 (BB2 preparation), if the symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is prepared, it will transfer to game state 5 (BB2). In the game state 6 (BB1 preparation), when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 are prepared, the game state 7 (BB1) is entered. In the gaming state 5 (BB2) or the gaming state 7 (BB1) started from the gaming state 3 (AT), when the total number of medals paid out exceeds 450, the state returns to the gaming state 3 (AT).

  In the gaming state 3 (AT) and the gaming state 5 (BB2), an AT lottery is performed, and when the AT lottery is won, the AT stock is added. In the gaming state 3 (AT), when it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is any one of the winning numbers 1, 3, and 5-14, an AT lottery is performed. In the gaming state 5 (BB2), when the winning number 18 (seven replays) is won, an AT lottery is performed according to the set value. In addition, when JAC8 is elected, AT is given with 100% probability. Further, the main control circuit 100 counts the number of games such as the number of precursor games and the number of AT games.

(Push order number)
The notification control means 146 determines the pressing order (instruction number) to be notified according to the winning combination in the gaming state 2 (AT preparation) and the gaming state 3 (AT). The notification control means 146 also performs notification of the determined pressing order (also referred to as instruction display (display of instruction content corresponding to the instruction number)) using the acquired number display 28. The determined pressing order (instruction number) is also transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the sub-control means 200 also notifies the pressing order (also referred to as instruction display) using the display device 70. It has become.

  FIG. 20A is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the instruction number, the acquired number display (main control means 100), and the pressing order (instruction display) notified on the display device (sub-control means 200). First, as the types of push order to be notified, there are three push orders (instruction numbers A1 to A3) indicating the push order of the stop switch 37 to be operated for the first stop.

  Here, in the instruction number A1, “= 1” is displayed on the acquired number display 28 (main control means 100), and “1 · − · −” (first left) is displayed on the display device. . “1 · − · −” (left first) is an instruction indicating that the left stop switch 37L should be stopped for the first time (referred to as the left first operation, the other operation order is also the same).

  The instruction number A0 indicates that the pressing order is unknown, and stays in a game state other than the game state 2 (AT preparation) and the game state 3 (AT) (that is, a game state in which no instruction can be generated). Even when the player is in the game state 2 (AT preparation) or 3 (AT), the winning combination whose advantage does not differ depending on the pressing order is determined.

  FIG. 20B is a diagram for explaining a gaming state (also referred to as a gaming state in which an instruction can be generated) in which the push order may be notified. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the push order should not be notified in the gaming states 0, 1, 4 to 7, and the push order may be notified in the gaming states 2 and 3. . It should be noted that even in the game states 4 to 7 (only when the game state 2 or 3 is changed), it may be defined that the push order is notified.

  FIG. 20C shows the relationship between the winning combination determined by the notification control means 146 and the instruction number. In the winning combination shown in FIG. 20 (c), advantageous game results are obtained according to the pressing order (advantageous symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L). Instruction number A1 is determined when winning F is won, instruction number A2 when winning G is won, instruction number A3 is selected when winning H is won, and the instruction number is determined so that the bell (eight-piece combination) wins. The In RT1 while staying in the game state 2 (AT preparation), when re-game player B wins, instruction number A1, when re-game player C wins, instruction number A2 and when re-game player D wins The instruction number is determined so that the instruction number A3 wins the replay 2 to be shifted to RT2. In addition, in RT2 during AT, the instruction number A2 when the re-game player E wins, the instruction number A3 when the re-game player F wins, the instruction number A1 when the re-game player G wins, RT1 The instruction number is determined so as to avoid the winning of the replay 3 to be transferred to. As described above, when determining the pushing order for such a winning combination, the notification control means 146 determines it. The advantage mentioned here means that the number of medals to be paid out becomes larger than when operated in other pushing orders, the transition to an advantageous RT, or the transition to an unfavorable RT.

(Indicator for push order notification)
As described above, the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number described above is also notified by the main control means 100. As an informing means for informing the pushing order, an existing indicator of the slot machine 10 may be used, or a new indicator may be provided for pushing order informing. In this embodiment, in order not to excessively increase the processing load of the main control means 100, the acquired number display device 28 shown in FIG. 21 is used as a display device for pushing order notification, and the determined instruction number is used. Corresponding instruction content is displayed (The instruction content displayed on the acquired number display unit is the value of the instruction number, so that the instruction content corresponding to the instruction number will be displayed hereinafter, that the instruction number is displayed. To do).

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the notification of the pressing order on the acquired number display device 28. As shown in FIG. 21, when the acquired number display device 28 is used as a display device for pushing order notification, the acquired number display device 28 can display two-digit numbers using two 7-segment displays. Therefore, for example, the instruction numbers (1-3) are displayed on the first digit 7-segment display (the right display in FIG. 21), and the second digit 7-segment display (the left display in FIG. 21). May be used to distinguish whether the symbol (character, number, etc.) displayed on the first-digit 7-segment display indicates the payout number or the instruction number. For example, in the second-digit 7-segment display, segments A and B may be lit when notifying the pressing order. FIG. 21 shows a state in which the shaded portion is lit, and shows that the displayed instruction number is 2.

  Segments A and B in the second-digit 7-segment display indicate an instruction number indicating whether the symbols (characters, numbers, etc.) displayed on the first-digit 7-segment display indicate the number of payouts. It is used to distinguish between For example, the segments A and B are turned off when the payout number is displayed, and the segments A and B are turned on when the instruction number is displayed. In this way, even when the acquired number display 28 is used as a push order notification display, the player can determine whether the current display indicates the number of payouts or indicates the instruction number. Will not be misidentified.

  In this embodiment, in response to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), the display of the acquired number display 28 is turned off (that is, all segments are turned off), and the start switch 36 is turned off. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation, the instruction number is displayed. When all the reels stop and the winning combination is won, the display is turned off and the number of payouts is displayed. .

  Further, when the acquired number display 28 is used as a display for notifying the pressing order, “00” is displayed according to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), and the start switch 36 is displayed. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation, the instruction number is displayed. When all the reels stop and the winning combination wins, the display is temporarily returned to “00” and then the payout number is displayed. It may be. After displaying the payout number, it is preferable to display “00” on the acquired number display 28 when a medal is inserted again. On the other hand, if the winning combination is not won, the display of the acquired number display 28 is returned to “00” when all reels are stopped, and until the instruction number is determined in the next game. You may make it maintain a state.

  In the two examples described above, the indication number is temporarily turned off or “00” is displayed before displaying the number of payouts. However, the indication number is changed to display of the number of payouts directly. Also good. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the player may display the winning number instead of the instruction number because the pressing order in which an advantageous game result can be obtained if the winning number is understood.

  Next, with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. 22, the timing of notification of the pressing order by the main control means 100 and the timing of notification of the pressing order based on the instruction number by the sub-control means 200 will be described. The instruction number determined by the main control unit 100 is transmitted to the sub control unit 200. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, first, the winning combination is determined according to the operation of the start switch 36, the instruction number corresponding to the determined winning combination is determined, and the determined instruction number is displayed in the acquired number display. Displayed on the device 28. Then, the instruction number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 by the instruction number command (a kind of control command), and the sub-control unit 200 displays the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number on the display device 70.

  In the present embodiment, after the instruction number command is transmitted, the production group number command and the accessory winning number command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the sub-control means 200 performs processing based on the accessory winning number command. , The pressing order corresponding to the previously received instruction number is displayed on the display device 70. By doing so, the sub-control unit 200 does not need to perform processing based on the command every time any command is transmitted, and the processing load on the sub-control unit 200 can be reduced. The sub-control unit 200 may separately perform a process based on the instruction number command, and display the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number on the display device 70 in the process based on the instruction number command.

  The pressing order displayed on the display device 70 is not displayed at the timing when the last stop switch is operated, but the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is maintained and all reels are displayed. It disappears after stopping. The display number of the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 does not change until it is not displayed, but the display mode of the push order displayed on the display device 70 is, for example, a stop switch by the player. The display content may be changed every time is operated.

  Further, the push order displayed on the display device 70 is not displayed when the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the displayed push order, but the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is It is maintained and disappears after all reels have stopped rotating. It should be noted that the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may also be hidden when the stop switch is operated in a pressing order different from the pressing order corresponding to the displayed instruction number. However, in this case, in order to eliminate the situation that the push order is displayed only on the display device 70, the push order displayed on the display device 70 is hidden and then displayed on the acquired number display 28. Although it is preferable to hide the instruction number, the pressing order displayed on the display device 70 and the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may be hidden simultaneously or displayed on the acquired number display 28. The designated instruction number may be hidden first.

(Explanation of winning determination means)
When all the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the winning determination unit 150 determines whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line L corresponds to one of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. To do. As a result, when it is determined that BB or SRB has won, the bonus game starts from the next game, and when it is determined that the re-gamer has won, the re-game is performed in the next game, and the prize is won. When a winning combination is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination is paid out. The payout of medals is performed by adding the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination to the current credit number until the upper limit value (for example, 50) of the number of credits is reached. After reaching 50), medals are discharged from the medal payout opening 60 shown in FIG.

  The instruction display by the acquired number display 28 and the display device 70 may be performed before the reel 40 reaches the constant speed rotation. By doing so, it is possible to reliably notify the push order before the stop switch 37 becomes effective, and there is no problem that the push order is notified after the stop switch 37 is operated.

(Description of control command transmission means)
FIG. 23 shows a part of a control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200. The control command transmission unit 160 transmits various information regarding the game determined by each unit of the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200. Information exchanged between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200. No information is sent directly. Information from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 is transmitted in the form of a control command by serial communication. The control command is composed of a first control command (1 byte) indicating the type of information to be transmitted and a second control command (1 byte) indicating the content of the information to be transmitted.

  The “RT state number” command (3300 to 3302) is a control command transmitted before the game starts (before the start lever is operated). The RT state number is information indicating whether the current RT state is non-RT or RT1-2. The RT state number is “0” when non-RT, “1” when RT1, and “2” when RT2. Non-RT corresponds to 3300, and RT1 to 2 correspond to commands 3301 to 3302. It should be noted that during the inside of the BB, during the operation of the BB1, and during the operation of the BB2, the re-game lottery is performed with the same probability as that of the non-RT, so “0” which is the same as the non-RT is set.

  The “game state number” command (3400 to 3407) is a control command transmitted before the game starts (before the start lever is operated). The game state number is information indicating whether the current game state is any of the game states 0 to 7. The gaming state number is “0” when in gaming state 0, “1” when in gaming state 1, “2” when in gaming state 2, and “3” when in gaming state 3. It is “4” when in state 4, “5” when in gaming state 5, “6” when in gaming state 6, and “7” when in gaming state 7. The gaming states 0 to 7 correspond to the commands 3400 to 3407. By transmitting the “gaming state number” command to the sub-control unit 200, the sub-control unit 200 can control the presentation state according to each gaming state.

  The “instruction number” command (3900 to 3903) is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. The instruction numbers A0 to A3 correspond to the commands 3900 to 3903. By transmitting the “instruction number” command to the sub-control unit 200, the sub-control unit 200 can notify the player of the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number by an image or sound displayed on the display device 70. it can. However, when receiving the instruction number A0 (unknown), the sub control unit 200 does not notify the push order except when the sub control unit 200 determines the push order.

  The “production group number” command (3A00 to 3A12) is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. When the winning combination determining means 110 determines either a re-playing combination or a winning combination as the winning combination, an effect group number (see FIG. 24) corresponding to the determined winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. The production group numbers 0 to 12 correspond to the commands 3A00 to 3A12. Further, the “object winning number” command is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. When BB1 is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110, the winning combination winning number is 1, and the winning combination winning number 1 is transmitted to each game and sub-control means 200 until BB1 wins. When BB1 wins and the bonus game is started, the winning combination number is 0, and the winning combination number 0 is transmitted to each game and sub-control means 200 until BB is determined as the winning combination. Similarly, when the winning combination determining unit 110 determines BB2 as the winning combination, the winning combination winning number is 2, and when SRB1 to 8 are determined, the winning combination winning number is 3-10.

  Note that if the BB1 or BB2 is not determined when the RT state is non-RT or RT1-2, the value of the second control command of the “object winning number” command is “0”. Further, when BB1 and BB2 are won, the RT state becomes inside the bonus, and the value of the second control command of the “object winning number” command is “1” or “2”. Until the BB1 or BB2 wins, the value of the second control command of the “actual winning number” command remains “1” or “2”, and the second control command of the “production group number” command The value becomes the value of the production group number corresponding to the determined winning combination. Thereby, the sub-control means 200 can perform an effect according to the determined winning combination based on the second control command of the “effect group number” command and the “act winning item winning number” command. In addition, the “winning item winning number” command also serves to transmit to the sub-control means 200 that the start switch 36 has been operated. The sub-control unit 200 performs processing when the start switch is operated (for example, processing for starting notification of the pressing order according to the received instruction number) based on the “community winning number” command.

(Correspondence between winning / replay winning numbers and production group numbers)
Here, the correspondence between the winning / replay winning number and the effect group number will be described with reference to FIG. When replay A is determined to be a winning combination in the lottery, the control command transmission means 160 replaces the winning / replay winning number 11 with the effect group number 7 and transmits the effect group number 7 to the sub-control means 200. That is, the value of the second control command of the “production group number” command is set to “7”. When any of the replays B to D is determined as the winning combination, the control command transmission unit 160 transmits the effect group number 8 to the sub-control unit 200. The winning / replay winning number is replaced with the effect group number and transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the winning / replay winning number is not rewritten.

  When any of the replays E to G is determined as the winning combination, the control command transmission unit 160 transmits the effect group number 9 to the sub-control unit 200. For the replays A and H to J, the effect group number shown in FIG. 24 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for the winning combination whose advantage does not differ depending on the pressing order. Next, when any of the winning prizes F to H (a winning combination that may win 8 winning combinations) is won, the control command transmission means 160 receives the winning / replay winning number (any of 6 to 8). Is replaced with production group number 6 and transmitted to the sub-control means 200. With respect to the winning prizes A to E, the effect group number shown in FIG. 24 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for the winning combination whose advantage does not differ depending on the pressing order.

  As described above, when a plurality of winning combinations having different advantages depending on the pressing order are won, a common performance group number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for a plurality of winning / replaying winning numbers. Even if the production group number is acquired, the pressing order cannot be specified. Further, when the sub-control means 200 receives the production group numbers 1 to 4 (cherry, watermelon, etc.), the sub-control means 200 performs the production (strong production) that increases the expectation to the player. On the other hand, when the effect group number 5 (common bell) is received, an effect (weak effect) having a lower expectation than the strong effect described above is performed for the player. Similarly, the sub-control means 200 executes effects corresponding to each effect group number.

(Description of external signal transmission means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the external signal transmission unit 170 performs an IN signal, an OUT signal, a BB signal, an abnormality occurrence signal, via the external centralized terminal board 84 by a timer interrupt process executed in a predetermined cycle in the main control unit 100. The start signal and AT signal on / off are output to the outside. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts from the gaming state 2 to the gaming state 3, an AT signal on is output, and when the gaming state shifts from the gaming state 3 to the gaming state 0, an AT signal off is output. I am doing so.

≪Description of sub-control means≫
<Sub-control means and peripheral hardware configuration>
The sub-control unit 200 (sub-control circuit 200) includes a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and the like, and controls an effect to be executed based on a control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 (main control circuit 100). A sub-control board 202 and an image control board 204 that drives presentation means such as the display device 70, speakers 64 </ b> L and 64 </ b> R, and a presentation lamp 72 based on a sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202. Has been.

<Functional block of sub control board>
The sub-control board 202 determines the content of the push order to produce or notify based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and generates a sub-control command for executing the determined effect or push order notification. The effect control means 210, the control command receiving means 220 for receiving the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and the sub control command transmitting / receiving means for transmitting the sub control command generated by the effect control means 210 to the image control board 204. 230.

(Description of production control means)
The effect control means 210 is a means for controlling an effect executed according to the effect state, and includes an effect lottery means 212 and an effect state control means 214. The effect control means 210 receives the control command (RT state number command, game state number command, instruction number command, effect group number command, bonus winning number command, etc.) received from the main control means 100 and the current effect state. There are effect lottery means 212 for determining the corresponding effect by lottery, and effect state control means 214 for controlling the transition of the effect state based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100.

(Description of control command receiving means)
The control command receiving unit 220 receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 through serial communication, converts the received control command into parallel data, and stores the command buffer (for example, RWM) included in the sub-control unit 200 in the order received. In a part of the storage area). As a result, the effect control unit 210 sequentially performs processing based on the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the command buffer. Note that processing based on some control commands may not be performed. In this case, the control command is stored in another storage area of the RWM, and thereafter referred to in processing based on the other control command.

(Description of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub-control command transmission / reception unit 230 transmits the sub-control command generated by the effect control unit 210 to the image control board 204 by serial communication every predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds). Further, the sub control command transmission / reception unit 230 receives the command transmitted from the sub control command transmission / reception unit 250.

<Functional block of image control board>
The image control board 204 includes a sub-control command transmission / reception means 250 and an image / sound output means 240. Based on the sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202, the display device 70, speakers 64L and 64R, and an effect lamp 72 is driven and the effect determined by the effect control means 210 is executed.

(Description of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub control command transmission / reception unit 250 receives the sub control command transmitted from the sub control command transmission / reception unit 230 by serial communication, converts the received sub control command into parallel data, and stores the sub control command in the received order in the sub command buffer. I will do it. Further, the sub control command transmission / reception means 250 is a command indicating whether or not the image control board 204 is operating normally, and a command indicating whether or not the command transmitted from the sub control command transmission / reception means 230 has been normally received. Is transmitted to the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230. As a result, the sub control board 202 can detect an abnormality that has occurred in the image control board 204. If the image control board 204 fails to receive the sub control command, the sub control command can be retransmitted. .

(Description of image / sound output means)
The image / sound output unit 240 outputs the image signal and sound signal for production generated by the image control board 204 to the display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R. Thereby, the effect image is displayed on the display device 70, and sound is generated from the speakers 64L and 64R. On the other hand, the display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R output a normal operation signal indicating whether or not normal operation is possible to the image control board 204 (or the sub-control board 202). If the normal operation signal cannot be received, the image / audio signal may be held without being sent, or may be discarded as the game progresses.

[Description of processing by control means]
<< Description of control processing in main control means >>
First, the contents of the game progress main process that is executed in the main control means 100 and controls the progress of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The game progress main process shown in FIG. 25 is executed after various check processes executed after the slot machine 10 is powered on, and controls the game by repeatedly executing the game progress main process. be able to.

<Description of the game progress main process>
When the game progress main process is started, the main control means 100 performs a game start process (step S10). In this game start process, the RT state number, the game state number, and the number of predictive games are read out from a predetermined storage area of the RWM and stored in a ring buffer. Sent to the control means). Further, the blocker 45 (see FIG. 3) is turned on to form a medal flow path, and the medal insertion from the medal insertion port 32 is made effective. However, when the next game to be played is a re-game, automatic medal insertion processing (for example, automatically turning on the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c) is performed, and the credit number has reached the upper limit. In this case, the blocker 45 is turned off and the medal inserted from the medal slot 32 is received from the tray 62. Then, the instruction number determined in the previous game is cleared (updated to “0”).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a process (game medal management process) associated with the insertion of medals (step S12). As this process, for example, a display update process on the credit number display 27, a credit number subtraction process, a fraud determination process regarding medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32, a bet number counting process, and the like are executed. Next, when the number of inserted medals reaches the specified number and the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the start switch 36 has been operated (step S14). When it is determined that there is no (NO), the process returns to step S12.

  If it is determined in the determination process of step S14 that the start switch 36 has been operated (YES), the blocker 45 is turned off to invalidate the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 32 (step S16). Next, the main control means 100 performs a role lottery process based on the lottery tables shown in FIGS.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step S20). If the gaming state is the gaming state 0, the determination result is YES and processing of the gaming state 0 (start) is performed (step S22). If the gaming state is not 0, the determination result is NO and the current game. It is determined whether or not the state is gaming state 2 (step S24). Here, the processing of the game state 0 (start) in step S22 will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart (hereinafter, the same applies to the processing of the game state 2, 3, 5 (start)). ).

  If the game state is 2, the determination result is YES and processing of the game state 2 (start) is performed (step S26). If the game state is not 2, the determination result is NO and the current game state is 3. Whether or not (step S28).

  If it is gaming state 3, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 3 (start) is performed (step S30). If it is not gaming state 3, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is gaming state 5 Is determined (step S32).

  If the game state is 5, the determination result is YES and the game state 5 (start) is processed (step S34). If the game state is not 5, the determination result is NO (game state 1 (start)). Process, game state 4 (start) process, game state 6 (start) process, game state 7 (start) process are omitted), and information corresponding to the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28. The instruction display process is executed (step S40). Then, the main control unit 100 reads the instruction number from the predetermined storage area of the RWM and stores it in the ring buffer (step S42). Thereby, an instruction number command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by a timer interrupt process described later.

  This ring buffer temporarily stores a control command to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and uses a part of the storage area of the RWM described above as a ring buffer. The control commands stored in the ring buffer are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 from the first stored in the timer interrupt process described later, and the transmitted control commands are deleted from the ring buffer. That is, a control command stored later is not transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before a control command stored before that time.

  A priority is set for each control command. If a control command saved later has a higher priority than a control command saved earlier, the control command saved later is sub-control first. You may make it transmit to the means 200. FIG. For example, unlike the present embodiment, the instruction number command to be described below is set to have a higher priority than the effect group number command and the accessory winning number command, so that the effect group number command and the accessory winning number are first set. Even when the command is stored in the ring buffer and then the instruction number command is stored in the ring buffer, the instruction number command may be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 first.

  Next, a process of replacing the winning / replay winning number with the effect group number is performed (step S44). Here, the replacement of the winning / replay winning number with the effect group number is performed according to the table of FIG. Then, the main control means 100 saves the effect group number set in the CPU register in the ring buffer (step S46), and saves the winning combination winning number in the ring buffer (step S48). As a result, the effect group number command and the accessory winning number command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by a timer interruption process described later.

  Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed (step S50), and if it determines that the minimum game time has elapsed (step S50 / YES), performs a reel stop management process (step S52). ). In the reel stop management process, when rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is started and the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated, stop control is performed on the reels corresponding to the operated stop switches.

  Then, display determination processing is performed to determine whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line L matches any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 (step S54). If the symbol combination stopped on the active line L matches any of the winning symbol combinations (see FIGS. 4 and 5), the hopper motor 46 is driven to make the matching winning combination. A payout process for paying out the corresponding number of medals is performed (step S56).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a game end check process (step S58), and performs a game state transition control and an RT state transition control based on the stopped symbol combination and the like. When the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 or BB2 is stopped and displayed, the BB signal is turned on via the external concentrated terminal board 84. Further, when the gaming state shifts from the gaming state 2 (AT preparation) to the gaming state 3 (AT), the AT signal is turned on via the external concentration terminal board 84.

  When one game is completed by the above process, the main control means 100 returns to the process of step S10 again and executes the process for the next game. As described above, in the game progress main process shown in FIG. 25, after the winning number is determined by the winning lottery process (step S18), the instruction number corresponding to the winning number is determined. The instruction number command is transmitted first (step S40), and then the effect group number command is transmitted (step S46).

<Description of Game State 0 (Start) Processing>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 0 (start) executed in step S22 of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 0 (start) process in step S22, it is determined whether or not the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is any of the winning numbers 1, 3, 5-14. Judgment is made (step S80). Here, winning number 1 is BB1 + winning A, winning number 3 is BB1 + winning C, winning number 5 is BB1, winning number 6 is BB2 + winning A, winning number 7 is BB2 + winning B, winning number 8 is BB2 + winning C, winning Number 9 is BB2 + winning D, winning number 10 is BB2, winning number 11 is winning A, winning number 12 is winning B, winning number 13 is winning C, winning number 14 indicates winning D (same below).

  When it is determined that the winning number is any one of 1, 3, 5 to 14) (step S80 / YES), an AT lottery is performed (step S82), and it is determined whether or not the AT is won (step S84). When it is determined that the AT has been won (step S84 / YES), the AT stock is incremented by 1 (step S86), and the number of precursor games is drawn by lot (step S88). After the processing of step S80 / NO, step S84 / NO, and step S88, the gaming state 0 (start) processing is terminated.

<Description of Game State 2 (Start) Process>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 2 (start) executed in step S26 of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 2 (start) process in step S26, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 20 (step S100).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 20 (re-gamer B) (step S100 / YES), the instruction number A1 for the replay 2 to shift to RT2 is set ( Step S102). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 20 (re-gamer B) (step S100 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 21 (re- It is determined whether or not it is a game combination C) (step S104).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 21 (re-gamer C) (step S104 / YES), the instruction number A2 for replay 2 to shift to RT2 is set ( Step S106). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 21 (re-gamer C) (step S104 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 22 (re- It is determined whether or not the game combination D) (step S108).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 22 (re-playing combination D) (step S108 / YES), an instruction number A3 for winning the replay 2 to be transferred to RT2 is set ( Step S110). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 22 (re-gamer D) (step S108 / NO), the gaming state 2 (start) process is terminated.

<Description of Game State 3 (Start) Process>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 3 (start) executed in step S30 of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 3 (start) process in step S30, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 25 (re-game player G) ( Step S160).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 25 (re-gamer G) (step S160 / YES), the instruction number A1 is set to prevent winning of Replay 3 falling to RT1. (Step S162). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 25 (re-gamer G) (step S160 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 24 (re- It is determined whether or not it is a game combination F) (step S164).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 24 (re-playing combination F) (step S164 / YES), the instruction number A3 is set to prevent winning of the replay 3 falling to RT1. (Step S166). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 24 (re-gamer F) (step S164 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 23 (re- It is determined whether or not the game player E) (step S168).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 23 (re-gamer E) (step S168 / YES), the instruction number A2 is set to prevent winning of Replay 3 falling to RT1. (Step S170). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 23 (re-gamer E) (step S168 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning numbers 1, 3 , 5 to 14 is determined (step S200). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is any of the winning numbers 1, 3, and 5-14 (step S200 / YES), an AT lottery is performed (step S202), and the AT is won. Whether or not (step S204).

  When it is determined that the AT has been won (step S204 / YES), 1 is added to the AT stock (step S206). After the processing of step S200 / NO, step S204 / NO, and step S206, the gaming state 3 (start) processing is terminated.

<Description of Game State 5 (Start) Process>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 5 (start) executed in step S34 of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 5 (start) process in step S34, if the winning number 26 (seven replays) wins, the main control means 100 performs AT lottery according to the set value (step S220). It is determined whether or not (step S222). In another embodiment, when JAC 8 is elected, AT is given with a probability of 100% (step S220).

  When it is determined that the AT is won (step S222 / YES), the AT stock is incremented by 1 (step S224), and the number of precursor games is drawn (step S226). After the processing of step S222 / NO and step S226, the gaming state 5 (start) processing is terminated.

<Description of game end check>
Next, the contents of the game end check process executed in step S58 of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game end check process of step S58, the main control means 100 performs a transition process of the RT state (step S300). The transition of the RT state is performed according to the transition condition described in FIG.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step S302). If the gaming state is the gaming state 0, the determination result is YES and processing of the gaming state 0 (all stop) is performed (step S304). If the gaming state is not 0, the determination result is NO and the current state. It is determined whether or not the gaming state is gaming state 1 (step S306). Here, the processing of the gaming state 0 (all stopped) in step S304 will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart (hereinafter, the same applies to the processing of gaming states 1 to 7 (all stopped)). ).

  If the game state is 1, the determination result is YES and the game state 1 (all stop) is processed (step S308). If the game state is not 1, the determination result is NO and the current game state is 2. It is determined whether or not there is (step S310). If it is gaming state 2, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 2 (all stop) is performed (step S312). If it is not gaming state 2, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is 3. It is determined whether or not there is (step S314). If it is in gaming state 3, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 3 (all stop) is performed (step S316). If it is not gaming state 3, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is gaming state. It is determined whether or not 4 (step S318).

  If the game state is 4, the determination result is YES and the game state 4 (all stop) is processed (step S320). If the game state is not 4, the determination result is NO and the current game state is the game state. It is determined whether or not 5 (step S322).

  If it is gaming state 5, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 5 (all stop) is performed (step S324). If it is not gaming state 5, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is gaming state. 6 is determined (step S326). If it is gaming state 6, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 6 (all stop) is performed (step S328). If it is not gaming state 6, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is 7. It is determined whether or not there is (step S330). If the game state is 7, the determination result is YES and the game state 7 (all stop) is processed (step S332). If the game state is not 7, the determination result is NO and the game end check process is ended. .

<Description of gaming state 0 (all stopped)>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 0 (all stop) process executed in step S304 of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the contents of processing performed in each gaming state will be described.

(Processing in game state 0 (all stopped))
The main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S400). When the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S400 / YES), it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S402). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S402 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is shifted (step S404). When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S402 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is shifted. (Step S406).

  When the winning combination winning number 1 or 2 is not won (step S400 / NO), it is determined whether or not there is one or more AT stock (step S408). When the AT stock is 1 or more (step S408 / YES), the number of precursor games is set in the precursor game number counter (step S412), and the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 1 (step S414).

(Description of gaming state 1 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 1 (all stop) process executed in step S308 of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S420). When the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S420 / YES), it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S422). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S422 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is entered (step S424).

  When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S422 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is entered (step S428). When the winning combination winning number 1 or 2 is not won (step S420 / NO), 1 is subtracted from the precursor game number counter (step S429), and it is determined whether the precursor game number counter is 0 (step S430). When the precursor game number counter is 0 (step S430 / YES), the game state 2 is entered (step S432).

(Description of gaming state 2 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 2 (all stop) process executed in step S312 of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S440). When the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S440 / YES), it is determined whether BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S442). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S442 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is entered (step S444).

  When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S442 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is entered (step S448). When the winning combination winning number 1 or 2 is not won (step S440 / NO), it is determined whether or not the RT state is RT2 (step S450). When the RT state is RT2 (step S450 / YES), the state shifts to the gaming state 3 (step S454), and when the RT state is not RT2 (step S450 / NO), whether or not the re-players B to D are won Is determined (step S452). When the re-game players B to D are won (step S452 / YES), the game state 3 is entered (step S454), and the AT counter is set to 50 (step S456). Here, when the re-game players B to D are won, a process of shifting to the game state 3 is performed regardless of whether or not the replay 2 wins. Even if the replay 2 cannot be input without following the pressing order, the AT is started while maintaining RT1. When the re-game players B to D are not elected (step S452 / NO), the game state 2 (all stopped) process is terminated.

(Description of gaming state 3 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the game state 3 (all stop) process executed in step S316 of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S460). When the winning combination winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S460 / YES), it is determined whether BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S462). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S462 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is entered (step S464).

  When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S462 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is entered (step S468). When the winning combination winning number 1 or 2 is not won (step S460 / NO), the AT counter is decremented by 1 (step S475), and then it is determined whether or not the AT counter is 0 (step S476). When it is determined that the AT counter is 0 (step S476 / YES), 1 is subtracted from the AT stock (step S477), and it is determined whether the AT stock is 1 or more (step S478). When the AT stock is 1 or more (step S478 / YES), the AT counter is set to 50 (step S482). When the AT stock is not 1 or more (step S478 / NO), the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 0 (step S486).

(Description of gaming state 4 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 4 (all stop) process executed in step S320 of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not BB2 is displayed (step S500). When BB2 is displayed (step S500 / YES), the game state 5 is entered (step S502). When BB2 is not displayed (step S500 / NO), the game state 4 (all stop) process is terminated.

(Description of gaming state 5 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 5 (all stop) process executed in step S324 in FIG. 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the payout number has exceeded 450 (step S504). When the number of payouts exceeds 450 (step S504 / YES), it is determined whether or not the BB2 winning in AT is made (step S505). When it is BB2 winning in AT (step S505 / YES), it shifts to the gaming state 3 (step S506). When the BB2 is not won during AT (step S505 / NO), it is determined whether or not there is one or more AT stock (step S508). When the AT stock is 1 or more (step S508 / YES), the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 1 (step S510). When the AT stock is not 1 or more (step S508 / NO), the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 0 (step S512). When the number of payouts does not exceed 450 (step S504 / NO), the gaming state 5 (all stop) process is terminated.

(Description of gaming state 6 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 6 (all stop) process executed in step S328 of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not BB1 is displayed (step S520). When BB1 is displayed (step S520 / YES), the game state 7 is entered (step S522). When BB1 is not displayed (step S520 / NO), the game state 6 (all stop) process is terminated.

(Description of gaming state 7 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 70 (all stop) process executed in step S332 of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of payouts exceeds 450 (step S530). When the number of payouts exceeds 450 (step S530 / YES), it is determined whether or not the BB1 winning in AT is made (step S532). When BB1 is won during AT (step S532 / YES), it is determined whether or not there is one or more AT stock (step S534). When the AT stock is 1 or more (step S534 / YES), the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 1 (step S535). When the AT stock is not 1 or more (step S534 / NO), the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 0 (step S536). When the number of payouts does not exceed 450 (step S530 / NO), the gaming state 7 (all stopped) process is terminated.

<Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
In addition to the game progress main process shown in FIG. 25, there is a timer interrupt process executed at predetermined intervals as an important process for controlling the game in the main control means 100. This timer interruption process is repeatedly executed at a period of about 2.235 milliseconds, detection of an operation for each switch of the operation means 300 shown in FIG. 3, transmission of a control command to the sub-control means 200, stepping motor 42L, Processing such as generation and output of control signals for performing drive control of 42C and 42R, update of random number values and various counter values used as timers, and the like are performed. Hereinafter, the contents of the above-described timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the interrupt request signal (generation period: about 2.235 milliseconds) is output from the timer count means provided in the chip, the main control means 100 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 performs an initial process of a timer interrupt process to be executed (step S600). For example, the data set in the CPU register is stored in the stack area of the RWM, and the interrupt prohibition flag is turned on so that a new timer interrupt process is not started during the timer interrupt process to be performed.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a power-off (a power-supply voltage has fallen below a predetermined value) is detected based on a power-off detection signal input to the input port (step S602). It is assumed that this power-off detection signal is output from a power monitoring circuit provided on the main control board. If the main control unit 100 detects a power interruption, the determination result in step S602 is YES, and a power interruption process performed at the time of power interruption is performed (step S626). In this power-off process, the value of the power-off process completed flag indicating that the power-off process has been performed is set to “1”, the RWM checksum is calculated, and the result is stored in the nonvolatile memory. Further, after the values of the flags in the RWM are stored in the nonvolatile memory together with the values of the CPU register and the stack pointer, access to the RWM is prohibited, and a standby state for a reset signal input from the outside is entered.

  On the other hand, if the power cut-off is not detected in the determination process in step S602, the determination result is NO, and the main control unit 100 updates the values of various control counters that are referred to when performing various controls. (Step S604), and the count value of a timer used for general purposes to measure the predetermined time is updated (Step S606). Then, 7-segment display control is performed to update the display contents of the credit amount display unit 27 and the acquired number display unit 28 (step S608). In this embodiment, so-called dynamic drive control is performed as 7-segment display control.

  Next, the main control means 100 reads various external signals input to the input port and stores them at predetermined addresses of the RWM (step S610). Then, in order to control the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, a reel drive management process is executed for each of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R (step S612). When the reel drive management process is performed for all the stepping motors (step S614 / YES), the main control unit 100 internally displays the display data of various displays, the control signals for the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, and the like. From the output port (step S616).

  Next, the main control unit 100 transmits the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the ring buffer set in the RWM to the sub-control unit 200 (step S618).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs output processing of various signals (IN signal, OUT signal, BB signal, abnormality occurrence signal, start signal, AT signal, etc.) output to the outside via the external concentration terminal board 84 (step S620). ), The random number used for the role lottery is updated (step S622). Further, the main control means 100 performs a return process for restoring the values of the registers and various flags stored in the predetermined address of the RWM by the initial process of step S900 (step S624), and the timer interrupt of FIG. The process ends.

  In addition, although AT was given by winning or winning a specific role, it may be either winning or winning, or AT may be given in winning, and in addition, AT may be given in winning. Moreover, you may draw lots of re-game players H, I, and J during BB2 general.

In this embodiment, when a bonus combination (one or more of BB combination, RB combination, SRB combination, MB combination) is elected, a function for notifying that effect (hereinafter referred to as determination notification means) is installed. Also good.
Specifically, a light emitting element 29A such as an LED provided on the indicator 29 for pushing order notification functions as a confirmation notification means, and when the bonus combination is won, the player 29 is caused to emit light by causing the light emitting element 29A to emit light. The fact that the bonus combination has been won is notified.

By the way, when installing such a definite notification means, it is desirable to install a malfunction prevention function so that the notification means does not operate even though a bonus is not won due to a malfunction due to noise or the like.
Therefore, in this modified example, a malfunction preventing function that is not provided in other light emitting elements for effects (for example, the effect lamp 72) is mounted on the confirmation notification means.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40, the malfunction prevention function includes a plurality of switch circuits (non-inverted transistor array (Toshiba Corp. in this embodiment) provided for causing the light emitting element 29A functioning as a definite notification means to emit light. TD62783) 29A1 and two general-purpose NPN transistors 29A2) are provided, and are configured to emit light on condition that a plurality of switch circuits (29A1, 29A2) are switched (turned on) to energize the light emitting element 29A. When the confirmation notifying means is operated to confirm that the bonus has been won, the control unit (for example, the main control means 100 or the sub control means 200) corresponds to a plurality of switch circuits (29A1, 29A2). The light emitting element 29 that functions as a definite notification means by outputting the signals (I1, I3) to the respective switch circuits. There is has become to emit light. Accordingly, it is preferable that noise is mixed into one switch circuit (29A1, 29A2) or a signal corresponding to the switch circuit (I1, I3 or the signal lines at both ends of the light emitting element 29A) and the confirmation notifying means is erroneously turned on. Therefore, troubles between the game store and the player due to the malfunction of the confirmation notification means can be suppressed. In particular, when performing an operation that causes the confirmation notification means to light up momentarily before the confirmation notification, it approximates an instantaneous lighting operation due to the mixing of noise, so that the effect of preventing trouble due to malfunction can be further obtained. Can do.

In this embodiment, the logic of the signals (I1, I3) that control the switch circuits (29A1, 29A2) to the on (energized) side is positive logic (energized when the signal is High). Both may be negative logic, or may have separate logic configurations (one is positive logic and the other is negative logic).
In this embodiment, the switch circuits (29A1, 29A2) are provided on the power source side (anode side) and the ground side (cathode side) of the light emitting element 29A. Only).
Further, in this embodiment, even if any bonus combination (one or more of BB combination, RB combination, SRB combination, MB combination) is won, the confirmation notification is performed in the same manner. For example, as shown in FIG. As described above, in addition to the light emitting element 29A, another bonus light emitting element 29B can be provided, and a plurality of light emitting elements can be used to notify each bonus in a different mode / form for each type of bonus. In that case, as shown in FIG. 40, it is possible to share one switch circuit 29A2 for a plurality of light emitting elements (29A, 29B). A malfunction prevention function for the element can be realized.

As described above, as an example of modification of the present embodiment, the confirmation notification means and the malfunction prevention function of the confirmation notification means are installed in the slot machine. However, the confirmation notification means and the malfunction prevention function indicate that the winning symbol stops. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that notifies in advance and definitely.
Specifically, a special game that is advantageous to the player when the winning symbol is drawn based on the winning at the starting winning opening, the symbol variation game is executed based on the lottery result, and the symbol symbol is stopped in the symbol variation game (Games such as winning games, probability-changing games, electric support games, etc., where the player is more likely to get a ball than usual), and the results of the lottery will be shown in advance before the start of the symbol-changing game. A pre-determination process for determining, and, as a result of the pre-determination process, when it is definite that a special game is performed after the pre-determination process, an informing means such as a light emitting means for informing the player to that effect About the tapinko machine, the malfunction prevention function can be applied to the notification means, and the same problem as the malfunction prevention function in the slot machine can be solved.

In addition to the fixed notification function, the malfunction prevention function is a slot machine, an advantageous game state notification unit such as an AT, a storage number display unit, a display unit for confirming the state of the game and the result of the game, etc. This function can be applied to an important notification function that is likely to cause troubles between the amusement store and the player, and if it is a pachinko machine, the hold display section that displays the number of holds, the appearance status and results It can be applied to a display unit or the like to be confirmed, and of course, it can be appropriately installed not only in the fixed notification function but also in all or part of them.

  In addition, Embodiments 1-6 described in this specification and other modifications can be combined suitably.

10 Slot machine 26a, 26b, 26c Bet number display lamp 27 Credit number display 28 Acquired number display 36 Start switch 37L, 37C, 37R Stop switch 38 Settling switch 40L, 40C, 40R, 40E Reel 64L, 64R Speaker 70 Image display Device 72 Production lamp 84 External concentration terminal board 100 Main control circuit 110 Role lottery means 130 Reel control means 170 External signal output means 200 Sub control circuit 202 Sub control board 204 Image control board

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Multiple reels displaying multiple types of designs,
A stop switch provided for each of the reels and operated by a player to stop the rotation of the reels;
Main control means for performing control related to the progress of the game,
The main control means includes a role lottery means for drawing a role,
It said main control means, in the special game state is advantageous for the player, and controlled to be either the second game condition of the second game state of the first game condition or a plurality of types,
A transitional role comprising at least a first transitional role and a second transitional role for transitioning from the first gaming state to the second gaming state ;
The second gaming state comprises at least a first second gaming state and a second second gaming state,
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the first transition combination is displayed during the first gaming state, the first gaming state is transitioned to, and the first gaming state end condition is satisfied. Transition to 1 gaming state,
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the second transition combination is displayed during the first gaming state, the state shifts to the second second gaming state, and the second gaming state end condition is satisfied. Transition to 1 gaming state,
If none of the transition combinations is won during the first gaming state, the first transition combination and the second transition combination can be selected by lottery, and at least the first transition state during the first gaming state. When winning either the transitional role or the second transitional role, a combination of symbols corresponding to the elected first transitional role or the second transitional role can be displayed.
If at least one of the transition combinations is not won during the first second gaming state, the first transition combination and the second transition combination can be selected by lottery, and the first second gaming state If at least one of the first transition combination or the second transition combination is won during the first second gaming state and the transition to the first gaming state, the winning first A combination of symbols corresponding to the transitional role or the second transitional role can be displayed,
The role lottery means draws a role including a specific role during the second gaming state,
During the second second gaming state, the specific combination can be won with a higher probability than during the first second gaming state,
In the second gaming state, when the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, or when a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is displayed, a predetermined privilege based on the specific combination is granted,
When the first transition combination is won during the first second gaming state, a specific effect can be executed with a predetermined probability, and when the second transition combination is won, the specific effect is performed. It can be executed with a specific probability higher than a predetermined probability,
A slot machine characterized by that.

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