JP6806370B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A slot machine, which is one of the game machines, is provided with a main control unit that controls the game and a sub control unit that controls the production, and the sub control unit controls peripheral devices for the production to control the main control unit. It is common practice to distribute the processing load of the above to the sub-control unit. In addition, this type of slot machine has an assist time function (hereinafter referred to as "AT") that can increase the number of medals possessed by the player without decreasing the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as "AT"). Is called an "AT machine").

In this type of AT machine, for example, simultaneous winning combinations are set in which multiple winning combinations with different payouts are simultaneously won, and which of these winning combinations is given priority is the order in which the stop switch is pressed. Some are defined according to the operating procedure of. In this case, during AT, for example, when a simultaneous winning combination is won, the pressing order (advantageous pressing order) for winning a winning combination with a higher payout by the production using a peripheral device for production such as a liquid crystal display. Is notified. Specifically, information on the type of winning combination internally won by the winning combination lottery and information on the advantageous push order when the simultaneous winning combination is internally won are transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit. The sub-control unit controls the liquid crystal display, the LED lamp, and the like during AT, and executes a notification effect that notifies the player of the received advantageous pressing order (hereinafter, the game in which the notification effect is executed is called "AT game". "). Here, when the player operates the stop switch in the notified pressing order, the winning combination with a high payout is won, so that the number of medals possessed by the player can be increased.

In some AT machines, the sub control unit performs processing related to AT such as whether or not to perform an AT game, based on the information transmitted from the main control unit. In such a case, the AT game is illegally played by illegally accessing the information transmission line from the main control unit to the sub control unit or illegally accessing the sub control unit whose security is inferior to that of the main control unit. Since it can be acquired, it is necessary to take measures to prevent such fraud. Therefore, conventionally, a technique for making this kind of fraud difficult has been proposed. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a lottery for whether or not to perform an AT game (so-called AT lottery), an extension lottery for the duration of the AT game (so-called additional lottery), and ease of winning in the AT lottery. The main processing related to AT games such as the state transition lottery of is performed only by the main control unit. In this way, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally acquire the information transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit, or to illegally modify the sub control unit to obtain an illegal profit.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-012478 (paragraphs 0052 to 0072, FIG. 4, etc.)

By the way, some AT machines improve the interest of the player by adding the AT period if the push order is correct when the predetermined role is won. In this case, in addition to the processing necessary for the progress of the normal game and the processing related to AT such as AT lottery to prevent fraud, the main control unit determines whether or not there is a correct answer in the push order, and when the push order is correct. It is also necessary to perform lottery for the number of additional games and transmission processing of these result information. Therefore, the load on the main control unit is further increased, and there is a possibility that the game progress processing such as the processing when the reel is stopped cannot be normally performed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of the player while suppressing the addition of processing to the main control unit in the game machine having the AT function.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns. The main control means for controlling the progress of the game and the information transmitted from the main control means in the game machine which provides a privilege to the player according to the symbol combination when all the variable display rows are stopped. The main control means includes a sub-control means for controlling the effect according to the progress of the game based on the above, and an effect executing means for performing the effect based on the sub-control means, and the main control means plays the game according to the operation mode of the stop operation means. A combination lottery means for determining which of a plurality of roles including a specific combination having different advantages given to a person is won, and a combination lottery result of the combination lottery means wins the specific combination. A special game control means for performing a special game for identifiablely notifying an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific combination when the player is playing, and a symbol variably displayed by the display means as a determination result of the combination lottery means. , A stop control means for stopping based on the operation mode of the stop operation means, a symbol determination means for determining a symbol combination when all the variable display rows are stopped, and a special game non-special game that does not allow the special game. In the game in the permissible state, the permissible state determining means for determining whether or not the special game is allowed in the special game permissible state and the special game continuation period which is the period during which the right to perform the special game continues are determined. The right period determining means and the transmitting means for transmitting the game information related to the control by the main control means to the sub control means are provided, and the sub control means receives the game information and the received game information. The special game control means is provided with an effect control means for controlling the effect performed by the effect execution means, and the special game control means is a combination lottery means in a game in the special game allowable state and during the special game duration. It is possible to perform the special game when the combination lottery result is the winning of the specific combination, and the specific combination is the stop operation in an advantageous operation mode before all the variable display columns are stopped. It is a role of determining whether or not the means has been operated, and the right period determining means performs the stop operation in an advantageous operation mode at a stage before all the variable display columns are stopped during the special game continuation period. In the case of the pre-stop fixed combination lottery result in which it is determined whether or not the means has been operated, the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped is referred to, and the figure is shown. When the pattern combination is a symbol combination when the stop operation means is operated in an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the pre-stop fixed combination lottery result, the special game duration can be extended, and the effect In the special game, when the stop operation means is operated in an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific combination, the execution means is said to have the advantageous operation mode before all the variable display rows are stopped. An advantageous operation corresponding to the pre-stop fixed combination lottery result in the game which is the result of the pre-stop fixed combination lottery during the special game continuation period by executing the correct answer notification effect for notifying that the stop operation means has been operated. Extension possibility notification notifying that the special game continuation period is extended when the stop operation means is operated in the advantageous operation mode before it is determined whether or not the stop operation means is operated in the embodiment. When the stop operation means is operated in the advantageous operation mode while executing the effect, the effect of notifying the fact is the same as the correct answer notification effect before all the variable display columns are stopped. It is configured so that the effect can be executed, and if the plurality of roles are won during the special game continuation period, the special game continuation is performed by the right period determining means regardless of the operation mode of the stop operation means. There is a predetermined combination in which the extension of the period is determined, and the effect executing means executes the extension possibility notification effect in the game in which the predetermined combination is won during the special game continuation period, and all the variable displays. It is characterized in that an extension confirmation notification effect for notifying that the extension of the special game continuation period has been confirmed can be executed in the middle of the game before the line is stopped.

According to this configuration, in the game which is the result of the pre-stop fixed combination lottery during the special game continuation period, when the stop operation means is operated in an advantageous operation mode, the same effect as the correct answer notification effect is executed. Even in the stage before all the variable display rows are stopped by the effect, the player can recognize that the operation is performed in an advantageous operation mode, and the interest of the player is improved. Further, in the main control unit, a part of the processing performed when the specific combination is won and a part of the processing performed when the result of the lottery for the finalized combination before stop can be shared, so that the increase in the load on the main control can be suppressed. Can be done.
Further, since the increase in the load on the main control is suppressed, even if the processing related to the special game is performed by the main control means, the conventional game progress processing related to the stop of the variable display column can be smoothly performed.

In addition , when the extension possibility notification effect is performed, in the case of the pre-stop fixed combination lottery result, the same effect as the correct answer notification effect is performed during the game, whereas in the case of the predetermined combination, the game is in progress. The extended final notification effect will be performed at, and the effect will be diversified, which will improve the interest of the player.

Further, a data storage area for storing the data of the correct answer notification effect and the data of the same effect is provided, and the correct answer notification effect and the same effect are stored in the data storage area with a common data structure. You may.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in the amount of data related to the effect.

Further, in the game which is the result of the pre-stop fixed combination lottery during the special game continuation period, the effect executing means is operated by the stop operation means in an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the pre-stop fixed combination lottery result. In this case, instead of the same effect, a failure notification effect is once executed to make the stop operation means be recognized as if it was not operated in the advantageous operation mode, and then based on the start operation of the next game. In the game, the revival effect for notifying that the special game duration has been extended by the right period extension means may be executable.

According to this configuration, in the game which is the result of the pre-stop fixed combination lottery during the special game continuation period, the notification effect when the stop operation means is operated in an advantageous operation mode is diversified, so that the player's interest is improved. Can be planned.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which is an example of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol of a reel, (a) shows the symbol arrangement of each reel, (b) is a figure which shows the kind of a symbol. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the slot machine of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the main control board and the sub control board of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a game. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination name of the symbol which constitutes a winning symbol and the symbol combination group, and the payout (the number of payouts) at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination name of the symbol which constitutes a winning symbol and the symbol combination group, and the payout (the number of payouts) at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination name of the symbol which constitutes a winning symbol and the symbol combination group, and the payout (the number of payouts) at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the combination number associated with a combination, and the symbol combination group which constitutes a combination. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the identification number of the winning combination group composed of the combination of FIG. 9 and the game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT initial game number distribution table. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT addition lottery table. It is a figure which shows another example of the AT addition lottery table. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the push order of promotion replays 1 to 6 and the symbol combination group which can stop. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the push order of the fall replays 1 to 3 and the symbol combination group which can stop. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the push order of a specific replay (BAR-matched replay, fake play), and the symbol combination group which can stop. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the push order of push order bells (left middle right correct answer bells 1 to 4), and a symbol combination group which can stop. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the push order of push order special replay, and the symbol combination group which can stop. It is a figure which shows an example of the production at the time of addition of AT period.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 19.

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

The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by the front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and the operation plate 7 is arranged at a position substantially at the center height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is arranged above the operation plate 7. The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long rectangular display window 11. Further, inside the display window 11, left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged. As shown in FIG. 2, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of types of symbols (in this embodiment, "red 7", "blue 7", "BAR", "BL", and "WM (watermelon)". "CH (cherry)" "RP1" "RP2" "BE1 (bell)" "BE2 (bell)") are provided in a total of 20 pieces in a predetermined arrangement.

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

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

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

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

Further, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation plate 7, and on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, for example, a lower lamp portion in which a plurality of light sources are arranged side by side in two rows is provided. 37L and 37R are provided. Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout outlet 39 for medals and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 39 are provided. A winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit display 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is arranged in the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a two-digit storage number (up to 50).

Further, below the display window 11 of the front plate 9, information on the control of the main control board 63 such as the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R and the result of the winning combination lottery is notified. A notification display 60 for displaying (displaying) is provided. The notification display 60 includes, for example, two 7-segment LEDs and a notification lamp composed of the LEDs. Therefore, by changing the lighting mode of each segment of each of the 7-segment LEDs, for example, the operation procedure such as the operation order and the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R can be notified. Further, for example, by turning on the notification lamp, it is possible to notify that the state of the slot machine 1 is the AT allowable state (special game allowable state). For example, by turning off the notification lamp, the slot machine 1 can be notified. It is possible to notify that the state of is an AT non-allowable state (special game allowable state).

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3 and in the medal selector 48 portion, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the outlet of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals to be paid out to the medal payout outlet 39 one by one.

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data related to the game such as the game state of the slot machine 1, and is shown in FIG. The flag storage area 651 and the determination result storage area 652 shown in the above, and the storage area constituting the permissible period game number counter 653 and the AT period game number counter 654 are formed by the RAM 65. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is the storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, which is the preset data shown in FIG. 4, the combination lottery table 671, the stop table 672, and the number of AT initial games. A program (game machine program) for the slot machine 1 including a distribution table 673, an AT addition lottery table 674, and the like is stored.

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

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

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

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the game of the slot machine 1 in any of a plurality of preset game states. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 is generally used in the general game state (initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), bonus internal winning (RT3)). A bonus game (special game) in a bonus game state (BB1: sometimes referred to as a special game state or during a bonus game) based on a bonus role that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state by executing a general game that is a typical game. ) Is executed.

Further, as a game advantageous to a player different from the bonus game which is a game in the bonus game state (BB1), the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 described later is determined by the operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. Each advantageous stop corresponding to a specific role given to the player when the specific role is won in a specific role (promotion replay, fall replay, push order bell: see Fig. 9) There is an AT game (special game) that identifiablely notifies the operation procedure of the switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The game control means 100 plays an AT game if the right to execute the AT game is granted when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is the specific combination winning result in the game in the AT allowable state shown in FIG. Do. Here, the function of executing the AT game by the game control means 100 corresponds to the "special game control means" of the present invention.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determining means 100a, a game state setting means 100b, an AT allowable state setting means 100c, an initial game number determination means 100d, an additional lottery means 100e, and an AT game capable state. The determination means 100f is provided.

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

(1-2) Game state setting means 100b
The game state setting means 100b has a plurality of preset gaming states based on the result of the combination lottery process by the combination lottery means 103, the determination result of the symbol combination on the effective line (middle line) by the symbol determination means 110, and the like. The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set in any one of them.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the game states include initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), bonus internal winning (RT3), and bonus game state. (BB1) is provided. Here, the general game is executed in the general game state composed of the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), the advantageous RT (RT2), and the bonus internal winning (RT3), and the bonus in the bonus game state (BB1). The game is executed. Further, the initial RT (RT0) is a gaming state that shifts when the setting is changed, which will be described later, or after the bonus gaming state (BB1) ends.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the initial RT (RT0), when the push order bells (left correct answer bells 1 to 8, middle correct answer bells 1 to 8, right correct answer bells 1 to 8: see FIG. 9) are missed, the game is played. The state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the normal RT (RT1), and the gaming state shifts to the normal RT (RT1). Further, in the normal RT (RT1), when any of the promotion replays 1 to 6 (see FIG. 9) is won with a U lip, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the advantageous RT (RT2), and the game state is changed. Shift to advantageous RT (RT2).

In addition, the advantageous RT (RT2) is used for some specific lottery values among the lottery values in which all the winning combinations are not won (missing) in the winning combination lottery by the winning combination lottery means 103 (FIG. 4) in the normal RT (RT1). In the role lottery by the role lottery means 103 in the above, the replay that is the replay role is set to be won, and the advantageous RT (RT2) has a higher probability of winning the replay role than the normal RT (RT1). It is a high game state. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, if the push order bell is missed at the advantageous RT, or if any of the fall replays 1 to 3 (see FIG. 9) is won by the D lip, the game state setting means 100b is a game. The state is set to normal RT (RT1), and the gaming state shifts to normal RT (RT1).

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a bonus combination (red 7 big, BAR big: see FIG. 9) is won in any of the initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2) gaming states. If the symbol combination when all reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped is not the symbol combination for bonus winning (non-winning), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the bonus internal winning (RT3). Set and the game state shifts to the bonus internal winning (RT3). Further, if the bonus combination is won during the bonus internal winning (RT3), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the bonus game state (BB1), and the game state shifts to the bonus game state (BB1). Further, in the bonus game state (BB1), when a predetermined bonus game end condition is satisfied, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the initial RT (RT0), and the game state shifts to the initial RT (RT0). In this embodiment, the number of payouts exceeds the specified value as a condition for ending the bonus game. This specified value is set to 300 when Red 7 Big wins and 100 when BAR Big wins, so that the bonus game (BB1) due to Red 7 Big winning will continue for at least 34 games. It is configured in.

In this way, each game state is configured to shift to another game state when the transition conditions set for each game state are satisfied. The above-mentioned "missing push order bell", "promotion replay prize", fall replay prize, etc. regarding the transition conditions will be described later.

(1-3) AT allowable state setting means 100c
As shown in FIG. 5, the AT allowable state setting means 100c has either an AT non-permissible state (special game non-permissible state) that does not allow AT games or an AT permissible state (special game permissible state) that allows AT games. One is to set the state of the slot machine 1.

In this embodiment, identification number 18 "cherry" (see FIG. 10) or identification number 21 "watermelon" in a game in an AT non-allowable state (initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2)). If (see FIG. 10) is won, it is configured to shift to the AT allowable state. The lottery value determination determination means 103b wins the identification number 18 "cherry" or the identification number 21 "watermelon" based on the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation means 103a of the combination lottery means 103 based on the start of the game by operating the start switch 19. When (AT allowable winning) is determined, the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state. Here, when the lottery value determination determination means 103b determines that the identification number 18 "cherry" or the identification number 21 "watermelon" is won, it also determines that the gaming state is changed from the AT non-allowable state to the AT allowable state. , Such a function of the lottery value determination determination means 103b corresponds to the "allowable state determination means" of the present invention.

At this time, the AT permissible state setting means 100c notifies that the AT permissible state is identifiable by turning on the notification lamp (not shown) of the notification display 60. By notifying the outside that the AT is in the allowable state, if the AT game is executed when the slot machine 1 is not in the AT allowable state, the slot machine 1 is in an abnormal state and there is a possibility of failure or fraud. You can judge that immediately.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 5, in order to shift from the normal RT (RT1) to the advantageous RT (RT2), it is necessary to win the U lip in any of the promotion replays 1 to 6 in the normal RT (RT1). However, each of the promotion replays 1 to 6 is set with an advantageous push order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for winning a prize with U lip. Therefore, it is usually difficult to win an advantageous U lip in the promotion replays 1 to 6 unless this advantageous push order is notified in the AT game.

In addition, if you win a D-rip in any of the fall replays 1 to 3 in the advantageous RT (RT2), you will move to the normal RT (RT1), but you will win an N-rip without winning a D-rip in each of the fall replays 1-3. The pressing order of the advantageous stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is set. Therefore, it is usually difficult to win an advantageous N lip in the fall replays 1 to 3 unless this advantageous push order is notified in the AT game.

Therefore, it is difficult to stay in the advantageous RT (RT2) unless the AT game that notifies the advantageous operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is performed. Therefore, the game state is usually the initial RT (RT0) or the normal. When it is RT (RT1), the AT allowable state is won, and the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state. Further, when the AT permissible state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT permissible state, the initial number of games (AT period) of the duration of the right to execute the AT game by the initial game number determination means 100d described later (AT period). The number of initial games) is decided. At this time, the initial game number determining means 100d sets the initial number of games determined by the initial game number determining means 100d in the AT period game number counter 654 (FIG. 4). With this setting, when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is the specific combination winning result, the AT game can be performed to notify the advantageous operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. When the number of games of the number of AT period games counted by the AT period game number counter 654 remains, the state of the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage means 651 (FIG. 4) can be used for AT games. It is set to ON by the state determining means 100f (AT game available state).

In addition, when the AT game becomes possible at the initial RT (RT0) or the normal RT (RT1), the AT is being prepared from the non-AT, and the promotion replays 1 to 6 are won at the normal RT (RT1) during the AT preparation. Then, an AT game for notifying the advantageous pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R for winning the U lip that shifts to the advantageous RT (RT2) is executed. Then, if the U lip is won in any of the promotion replays 1 to 6, the process shifts to the advantageous RT (RT2) in the AT playable state to which the AT execution right is granted, so-called ART.

Further, after the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the count value in the AT period game number counter 654, the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 is executed every time the game is executed regardless of whether it is a general game or an AT game. By subtracting 1 from, the number of remaining games in the number of games played during the AT period (AT execution right) is counted. Further, the AT permissible state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT permissible state (turns on the notification lamp), and in the game, every time the game is executed regardless of the type of the game, the permissible period game number counter 653 By adding 1 to the count value of, the duration of the AT allowable state is counted. When the slot machine 1 is set to the AT allowable state, the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the number of games (for example, 1500 games) preset as a limiter condition in the allowable period game number counter 653, and AT. The duration of the AT permissible state may be counted by subtracting 1 from the count value of the permissible period game number counter 653 each time a game is executed in the permissible state.

Further, whether the AT permissible state setting means 100c wins the fall lottery after the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0 or the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0. If any of the end conditions is satisfied, or if the number of continuous games in the AT allowable state is 1500 and the limiter condition is satisfied, the slot machine 1 is set to the AT non-allowable state (end of the AT allowable state). ). Further, the AT allowable state setting means 100c turns off the notification lamp when the slot machine 1 is set to the AT non-allowable state. When the AT allowable state is terminated by the limiter, the AT allowable state setting means 100c resets the count values of the allowable period game number counter 653 and the AT period game number counter 654 to "0". The fall lottery related to the end of the AT allowable state of this embodiment is performed for each game in which a role other than the so-called rare role such as watermelon or cherry is won after the end of the AT period, and the fall has a probability of 1/8. It is supposed to be (winning). Further, if the number of continuous games in the AT period is added by the additional lottery means 100e described later before winning the fall lottery, the game returns to the AT period.

In addition, the end condition of the AT allowable state is the identification number at which the AT allowed is won (see FIG. 10), the condition after the AT allowed (the result of the winning combination after the AT allowed, the number of games elapsed since the transition to the AT allowed state , The number of medals won after the transition to the AT permissible state), etc.) may be changed as appropriate. By being able to change the end conditions of the AT allowable state in various ways, it is possible to further improve the playability.

(1-4) Initial game number determination means 100d
The initial game number determination means 100d determines the initial duration (initial number of games) of the right to execute the AT game in the game in which the lottery value determination determination means 103b determines that the slot machine 1 is in the AT allowable state. It is determined by lottery using the AT initial game number distribution table 673 (see FIG. 4).

For example, when the identification number 18 "cherry" is won, the initial game number determination means 100d determines the initial number of games using the AT initial game number distribution table 673 for the identification number 18 shown in FIG. In this table 673, 30 games are given as the initial number of games for the duration of the right to execute the AT game (AT period) with a probability of 50%, and 50 games as the initial number of games for the AT period with a probability of 50%. It is configured to give minutes. When the initial game number determination means 100d determines the initial number of games in the AT period, the initial game number determination means 100d sets a count value of the number of games in the AT period game number counter 654. Similarly, the AT initial game number distribution table 673 for the identification number 21 is provided for the other identification number 21 "watermelon" that is the AT allowable winning, and the type of the identification number that is the AT allowable winning is set. The setting of the initial number of games is configured to be different accordingly.

In this embodiment, the initial number of games is always set in the AT initial game number distribution table 673, but even if a loss is set in which the initial number of games is not set with a certain probability. Good. In this case, the AT permissible state setting means 100c sets the AT permissible state from the AT permissible state to the AT non-permissible state when, for example, one game of AT game is executed after the AT permissible state is set after the AT permissible state is won. To do. Further, the identification number for AT allowable winning can be set as appropriate, and for example, the number of identification numbers for AT allowable winning may be increased or decreased.

Further, even if the initial game number determining means 100d determines the initial number of games in the AT period by performing the above-mentioned distribution lottery using the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the winning combination lottery means 103. Alternatively, a random number value (lottery value) for distribution may be newly generated, and the above-mentioned distribution may be performed using this.

(1-5) Additional lottery means 100e
The additional lottery means 100e is added to the initial number of games when the predetermined identification number is won on the condition that the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state (during the AT period). It determines the number of games to be played (the number of additional games). Specifically, in this embodiment, in the AT allowable state, (i) identification number 18 "cherry", identification number 21 "watermelon", identification number 12 "replay in any order", identification number 16 "BAR uniform replay". ", And (ii) identification numbers 13 to 15" left, middle, right correct answer special replay (push order special replay) "when the push order is correct. When is established, the number of games added lottery by the additional lottery means 100e is performed. The lottery for adding the number of games is performed using the AT additional lottery table 674 provided for each identification number related to the addition.

For example, when the identification number 18 "cherry" is won in the AT allowable state, the additional lottery means 100e performs an additional lottery for the number of games using the AT additional lottery table 674 shown in FIG. In this table 674, 5 games are given as an addition to the continuous games of the AT period with a probability of 50%, and 10 games are also given with a probability of 50%. Further, when the identification number 16 “BAR matching replay” is won in the AT allowable state, the additional lottery means 100e performs an additional lottery for the number of games using the AT additional lottery table 674 shown in FIG. For identification number 21 "watermelon", identification number 12 "replay regardless of push order", and identification number 13 to 15 "left, middle, right correct answer special replay (push order special replay)", the individual AT addition lottery table 674 is also available. It is stored in ROM 67.

In the case of identification numbers 13 to 15 "Left, middle, right correct answer special replay (push order special replay): specific role", the lottery to add the number of games will not be performed just by winning, and if the push order is correct, the lottery to add the number of games will be held. Will be done. As shown in FIG. 19, when the identification number 13 "left correct answer special replay" is won, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, the symbol combination group "special lip (see FIG. 6)" is placed on the winning line. ) ”Stops (wins in“ Special Replay ”), and if the first stop reel is other than the left reel 13L, the symbol combination group“ N Lip (see FIG. 6) ”stops on the winning line (“N Lip”. Win a prize). Here, the additional lottery means 100e performs the additional lottery for the number of games only when the identification number 13 "left correct answer special replay" is won and the "special replay" is won. It should be noted that winning the push order special replay during the AT period corresponds to the "pre-stop fixed combination lottery result" of the present invention.

In the identification number 14 "middle correct answer special replay", if the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M at the time of winning, the symbol combination group "special lip (see FIG. 6)" stops at the winning line ("" (Winning in "Special Replay"), if the first stop reel is other than the middle reel 13M, the symbol combination group "N Lip (see FIG. 6)" stops at the winning line (winning in "N Lip"). Here, the additional lottery means 100e performs the additional lottery for the number of games only when the identification number 14 "middle correct answer special replay" is won and the "special replay" is won.

In the identification number 15 "right correct answer special replay", if the first stop reel is the right reel 13R at the time of winning, the symbol combination group "special lip (see FIG. 6)" stops at the winning line ("" (Winning in "Special Replay"), if the first stop reel is other than the right reel 13R, the symbol combination group "N Lip (see FIG. 6)" stops at the winning line (winning in "N Lip"). Here, the additional lottery means 100e performs the additional lottery for the number of games only when the identification number 15 "right correct answer special replay" is won and the "special replay" is won.

In this way, in the case of identification numbers 13 to 15 "left, middle, right correct answer special replay (push order special replay)", if the push order at the time of winning is correct, a lottery will be performed with the number of games added, but identification number 12 " In the case of "replay regardless of push order", the "special lip" is won regardless of the push order, and the lottery is always added to the number of games. In this embodiment, for the identification number 18 "cherry", the identification number 21 "watermelon", and the identification number 12 "replay in any order", the timing at which the winning combination is won, the identification numbers 13 to 15 "left, middle, For "right correct answer special replay (push order special replay)", the stop switch of the third stop reel is operated after the timing when the symbol determination means 110 determines that the "special lip" has won a prize, or when the push order is correct. After that timing, a lottery will be held to add the number of games, and the number of games to be added will be determined.

When the number of additional games is determined by the number of games added lottery, the additional lottery means 100e adds the determined number of additional games to the count value of the AT period game number counter 654. Here, the function of determining the initial number of games of the initial game number determining means 100d and the function of determining the number of additional games of the additional lottery means 100e correspond to the "right period determining means" of the present invention.

In addition, in the AT addition lottery table 674 of FIGS. 12 and 13, the number of games is always added, but there is a case where the number of games is not added and the lottery is performed. It is possible that the number of additional games cannot be obtained with a predetermined probability even though the identification number is won.

Further, while using the common AT addition lottery table 674 for each set value (ball output rate), each table 674 is used for the winning combination lottery result after the AT is allowed, the history of the winning combination lottery, and the progress after the AT is allowed. It may be changed as appropriate according to the number of games, the number of medals acquired after the AT is allowed, and the like.

In this way, while improving security by uniquely determining whether or not to perform the additional lottery for the number of games based on the lottery value used for the role lottery, how the additional lottery means 100e performs the additional lottery is determined. Since it can be freely designed, the degree of freedom in designing AT games can be increased.

Further, the additional lottery means 100e may perform an additional lottery for the number of games by using the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the combination lottery of the combination lottery means 103, or newly generate a random number value (lottery value). However, this may be used to perform a lottery with an additional number of games.

(1-7) AT playable state determination means 100f
The AT game available state determining means 100f sets the flag during the AT period set in the flag storage area 651 to ON when the initial number of games is set in the AT period game number counter 654 by the initial game number determining means 100d. Then, when the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0, the AT period flag is set from ON to OFF.

(1-8) Outline of Game Next, the outline of the game executed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

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

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

When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. At this time, when the predetermined symbol is stopped at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11 in which the predetermined symbol is valid, that is, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are displayed in the symbol combination related to the winning of the winning combination. When it is displayed on the window 11, a prize is won, and the number of medals according to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the medal payment exit 39. In addition, instead of paying out medals, or at the same time as paying out medals, a predetermined profit (privilege) may be given to the player. The predetermined profit is, for example, the same number of bets as the winning game without shifting to the bonus game state (BB1) by winning the bonus role described later or inserting a new medal by winning the re-game role described later. Examples include the number of bets automatically set for the next game and the transition of the game state.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, a bonus combination and a general combination (replaying combination, small combination) are preset as the types of combination. The bonus role is a transition role to the bonus game state. The replay combination (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a role in which, when a prize is won, the next game can be performed with the same number of bets as the winning game without inserting a new medal. A small role is a role in which a predetermined dividend (number of payouts) can be obtained when a prize is won.

-Bonus combination There are two types of bonus combinations, the combination "RBB1" and "RBB2", as the types of symbol combinations for winning. Here, when each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stops in the symbol combination (red 7-red 7-red 7) related to the combination "RBB1", a prize is won and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state (BB1). When each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stops in the symbol combination (BAR-BAR-BAR) related to the combination "RBB2", a prize is won and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state (BB1). At this time, the symbol combination group "Big 1" is formed by the combination "RBB1", and the symbol combination group "Big 2" is formed by the combination "RBB2". In this embodiment, there is no payout even if the combination "RBB1" and "RBB2" symbol combinations are aligned on the winning line, but a predetermined number of payouts may be given.

-Re-game combination The re-game combination is a combination of "NRP1" to "NRP8", "URP1" to "URP24", "DRP1" to "DRP16", "TRP1" to "TRP8" as the type of symbol combination related to the winning mode. , "CRP", "SRP1" to "SRP4" are set. The combinations "NRP1" to "NRP8" are all replaying combinations that are irrelevant to the transition of the gaming state, and the symbol combination group "N lip" is formed by the respective combinations "NRP1" to "NRP8".

The combinations "URP1" to "URP24" are all re-gaming combinations related to the transition of the gaming state, and when these symbol combinations stop at the winning line, the gaming state shifts to the advantageous RT (RT2). Further, the symbol combination group "U-rip" is formed by these combinations "URP1" to "URP24".

The combinations "DRP1" to "DRP16" are all re-gaming combinations related to the transition of the gaming state, and when these symbol combinations stop at the winning line, the gaming state shifts to the normal RT (RT1). Further, the symbol combination group "D lip" is formed by these combinations "DRP1" to "DRP16".

The combinations "TRP1" to "TRP8" are all replaying roles in which a lottery for adding the number of games is performed, and when these symbol combinations stop at the winning line, the lottery for adding the number of games is performed by the additional lottery means 100e. Further, the symbol combination group "special lip" is formed by these combinations "TRP1" to "TRP8".

Other re-game combinations include combinations "CRP" and "SRP1" to "SRP4". The combination "CRP" forms a symbol combination group "CH lip", and the combination "SRP1" forms a symbol combination group "SP lip". 1 "is formed, the symbol combination group" SP Lip 2 "is formed by the combination" SRP2 ", the symbol combination group" SP Lip 3 "is formed by the combination" SRP3 ", and the symbol combination group" SP "is formed by the combination" SRP4 ". Lip 4 "is formed.

-Small role Small role is a combination of symbols "TBE1" to "TBE2", "CDBE1" to "CDBE4", "CBE1" to "CBE4", "CUBE1", "KYBE1" to "KYBE1". KYBE2 "," BBE1 "to" BBE4 "," ATL1 "to" ATL48 "," ATC1-1 "to" ATC1-16 "," ATC2-1 "to" ATC2-16 "," ATR1 "to" ATR16 " , "BCH", "CDWM1" to "CDWM4" are set.

Further, in this embodiment, the symbol combination group "T bell" is formed by the combinations "TBE1" to "TBE2", and the symbol combination group "CD bell" is formed by the combinations "CDBE1" to "CDBE4", and the combination "CBE1" is formed. "CBE4" forms a symbol combination group "C bell", the combination "CUBE1" forms a symbol combination group "CU bell", and the combinations "KYBE1" to "KYBE2" form a symbol combination group "KY bell". The symbols combination group "B bell" is formed by the combinations "BBE1" to "BBE4", and the symbol combination groups "A left incorrect answer AT" and "B left incorrect answer AT" are formed by the combinations "ATL1" to "ATL48". , "C left incorrect answer AT", "D left incorrect answer AT" are formed, and the combination "ATC1-1" to "ATC1-16" forms the symbol combination group "A1 medium incorrect answer AT", "B1 medium incorrect answer AT". "AT", "C1 medium incorrect answer AT", and "D1 medium incorrect answer AT" are formed, and the combination "ATC2-1" to "ATC2-16" are used to form the symbol combination groups "A2 medium incorrect answer AT" and "B2 medium incorrect answer AT". Correct answer AT, "C2 medium incorrect answer AT", and "D2 medium incorrect answer AT" are formed, and the symbol combination groups "A right incorrect answer AT" and "B right incorrect answer AT" are formed by the combinations "ATR1" to "ATR16". , "C right incorrect answer AT", "D right incorrect answer AT" are formed, the symbol combination group "B cherry" is formed by the combination "BCH", and the symbol combination group "CD" is formed by the combinations "CDWM1" to "CDWM4". "Watermelon" is formed.

-Pushing order bell As shown in FIG. 9, the winning combination "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer" is used as a winning combination in which the player's advantage differs depending on the operation order (pushing order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. "Bell 8", "Middle correct answer bell 1" to "Middle correct answer bell 8", "Right correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 8" are set. These winning combinations are combined "TBE1" to "TBE2", "CDBE1" to "CDBE4", "CBE1" to "CBE4", "CUBE1", "KYBE1" to "KYBE2", "BBE1" depending on the pushing order. ~ "BBE4", "ATL1" ~ "ATL48", "ATC1-1" ~ "ATC1-16", "ATC2-1" ~ "ATC2-16", "ATR1" ~ "ATR16" The stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed as described above.

In addition, each of these winning combinations "left correct answer bell 1"-"left correct answer bell 8", "middle correct answer bell 1"-"middle correct answer bell 8", "right correct answer bell 1"-"right correct answer bell 8" is shown in the figure. It corresponds to the push order bell (specific combination) of 5, and these winning combinations may be collectively referred to as a "push order bell".

Next, each symbol combination related to the push order bell or each symbol combination group related to the push order bell will be described.

i) When the push order is correct The combinations "TBE1" and "TBE2" (design combination group "T-bell") are all of the upper left reel 13L, the upper middle reel 13M, and the right reel 13R in the display window 11. By displaying the symbol "BE1" or "BE2" in each of the upper rows, it is a symbol combination in which the bells are aligned on the upper row. These are the push order (second and third stops) in which the first stop is the left reel 13L when any of the winning combinations "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4" (see FIG. 9) is won. The reel is provided as a symbol combination that stops at the winning line when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated with (regardless of reel). When these combinations are aligned on the winning line, a prize is won and a payout of "9" medals is obtained.

The combinations "CDBE1" to "CDBE4" (symbol combination group "CD bell") have the symbol "BE1" or the symbol "BE1" or the lower part of the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13M, and the right reel 13R in the display window 11, respectively. When "BE2" is displayed, the bells are aligned on the downward-sloping line. These are the push order (second and third stops) in which the first stop is the left reel 13L when any of the winning combinations "left correct answer bell 5" to "left correct answer bell 8" (see FIG. 9) is won. The reel is provided as a symbol combination that stops at the winning line when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated with (regardless of reel). When these combinations are aligned on the winning line, a prize is won and a payout of "9" is obtained.

In the combinations "CBE1" to "CBE4" (symbol combination group "C bell"), the symbols "BE1" or "BE2" are displayed on the winning line (middle line), so that the bells are aligned on the middle line. It is a combination. These are the push order (second and third stops) in which the first stop is the middle reel 13M when any of the winning combinations "middle correct answer bell 1" to "middle correct answer bell 4" (see FIG. 9) is won. The reel is provided as a symbol combination that stops at the winning line when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated with (regardless of reel). When these combinations are aligned on the winning line, a prize is won and a payout of "9" is obtained.

In the combination "CUBE1" (design combination group "CU bell"), the symbol "BE1" or "BE2" is displayed on the lower part of the left reel 13L, the middle part of the middle reel 13M, and the upper part of the right reel 13R in the display window 11. By doing so, it is a combination of symbols with bells rising to the right. In this combination, when any of the winning combinations "Medium Correct Answer Bell 5" to "Medium Correct Answer Bell 8" (see FIG. 9) is won, the first stop is the middle reel 13M in the push order (second, third). The stop reel does not matter), and it is provided as a symbol combination that stops at the winning line when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. When this combination is aligned with the winning line, a prize is won and a payout of "9" is obtained.

The combinations "KYBE1" and "KYBE2" (design combination group "KY bell") have the symbol "BE1" or the lower part of the left reel 13L, the middle part of the middle reel 13M, and the lower part of the right reel 13R in the display window 11, respectively. By displaying "BE2", it is a combination of symbols in which bells are aligned in a small mountain shape. In these combinations, when any of the winning combinations "right correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" (see FIG. 9) is won, the first stop is the right reel 13R in the push order (second, second). 3 Stop reels are not required), and are provided as a symbol combination that stops at the winning line when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. When these combinations are aligned on the winning line, a prize is won and a payout of "9" is obtained.

The combinations "BBE1" to "BBE4" (symbol combination group "B bell") have the symbol "BE1" or the lower part of the left reel 13L, the lower part of the middle reel 13M, and the lower part of the right reel 13R in the display window 11, respectively. When "BE2" is displayed, the bells are aligned on the lower line. In these combinations, when any of the winning combinations "right correct answer bell 5" to "right correct answer bell 8" (see FIG. 9) is won, the first stop is the right reel 13R in the push order (second, second). 3 Stop reels are not required), and are provided as a symbol combination that stops at the winning line when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. When these combinations are aligned on the winning line, a prize is won and a payout of "9" is obtained.

ii) When the first stop is incorrect on the left The symbol combination groups "A left incorrect AT", "B left incorrect AT", "C left incorrect AT", and "D left incorrect AT" are all It is provided as a group of symbol combinations that can stop at the winning line when the first stop is the left reel 13L and the push order is incorrect. When the combinations forming the group are aligned on the winning line, the winning is won and the payout number "1" is obtained. Each combination forming these symbol combination groups is configured so as not to win a prize unless the operation timings of the second and third stops match (missing). In addition, there are cases where the winning combination including these is only one of these symbol combination groups, and depending on the operation timing, 5 frames (operation timing frame + maximum slip 4 frames described later) may not be won. This is because there are no symbols that make up the symbol combination within).

iii) When the first stop is an incorrect answer in the middle of the symbol combination group "A1 medium incorrect answer AT", "B1 medium incorrect answer AT", "C1 medium incorrect answer AT", "D1 medium incorrect answer AT", "A2 medium""Incorrect answer AT", "B2 medium incorrect answer AT", "C2 medium incorrect answer AT", "D2 medium incorrect answer AT" are all awarded when the first stop is the middle reel 13M and the push order is incorrect. It is provided as a group of symbol combinations that can stop on the line. When the combinations forming the group are aligned on the winning line, the winning is won and the payout number "1" is obtained. Each combination forming these symbol combination groups is configured so as not to win a prize unless the operation timings of the second and third stops match (missing). In addition, there are cases where the winning combination including these is only one of these symbol combination groups, and depending on the operation timing, 5 frames (operation timing frame + maximum slip 4 frames described later) may not be won. This is because there are no symbols that make up the symbol combination within).

iv) When the first stop is on the right and the answer is incorrect The symbol combination groups "A right incorrect answer AT", "B right incorrect answer AT", "C right incorrect answer AT", and "D right incorrect answer AT" are all When the first stop is the right reel 13M and the push order is incorrect, it is provided as a group of symbol combinations that can stop at the winning line. When the combinations forming the group are aligned on the winning line, the winning is won and the payout number "1" is obtained. Each combination forming these symbol combination groups is configured so as not to win a prize unless the operation timings of the second and third stops match (missing). In addition, there are cases where the winning combination including these is only one of these symbol combination groups, and depending on the operation timing, 5 frames (operation timing frame + maximum slip 4 frames described later) may not be won. This is because there are no symbols that make up the symbol combination within).

As described above, if you win any of the winning combination "pushing order bells", you will get 9 payouts if you answer correctly in the pushing order set for the winning combination, whereas if you answer incorrectly In some cases, you can only get one payout or you won't win. Therefore, the "pushing order bell" is a winning combination (specific combination) in which the player's advantage differs depending on the pushing order.

-Cherry combination "BCH" (symbol combination group "B cherry") is a symbol combination in which the symbol "CH (cherry)" is displayed at the bottom of the left reel 13L in the display window 11, and 5 frames (operation timing frames). Since there are reels 13L, 13M, 13R that do not have a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination within (+ 4 frames of maximum slip), the combination is provided as a combination that does not win if the operation timings of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R do not match. .. In addition, when the combination is aligned with the winning line, the winning is won and the payout number "1" is obtained.

-The watermelon combinations "CDWM1" to "CDWM4" (design combination group "CD watermelon") are all designed "WM" in the upper part of the left reel 13L, the middle part of the middle reel 13M, and the lower part of the right reel 13R in the display window 11. (Watermelon) ”is displayed, which means that the watermelons are aligned on the downward-sloping line. When the combination is aligned with the winning line, the winning is won and the payout number "4" is obtained. In addition, since these combinations include reels 13L, 13M, and 13R that do not have symbols constituting the symbol combination within the frame (operation timing frame + maximum sliding 4 frames), all of them are stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. If the operation timing does not match, the prize will not be won.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 of FIG. 4 sets one set value from a plurality of set values (settings 1 to 6) having different payout rates (payout rates). This set value is for selecting the winning combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102 described later, and any one of the setting values corresponds to each of the plurality of winning combination lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. It is attached. Then, the setting control means 101 determines the ON / OFF state of the change processing start switch (not shown) when the power is turned on, and when the power is turned on with the change processing start switch ON, a predetermined setting change process is performed. Start. The payout rate can be calculated by dividing the total number of payouts by the total number of inserts x 100 [%].

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

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 of FIG. 4 is a type of game (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, BB1, etc.) controlled by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63, and a set value (setting) set by the setting control means 101. Based on 1 to 6), one lottery table is selected from a plurality of winning combination lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. That is, for example, in a general game, the table selection means 102 selects the combination lottery table 671 (general game lottery table) as the combination lottery table according to the set value of the winning probability (settings 1 to 6).

(4) Role lottery means 103
In the combination lottery means 103 of FIG. 4, at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated to start the game, a plurality of general roles (small combination, re-game combination) including a specific combination and a plurality of combination including a bonus combination ( A winning combination lottery is performed in which which of the winning combinations (see FIG. 10) is won or not is determined by the lottery value generated based on the start of the game. Further, the combination lottery means 103 has a lottery value used for the combination lottery when the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), and the advantageous RT (RT2) are in the AT non-allowable state (see FIG. 10). Using the same lottery value, it is determined whether or not the AT-allowed combination in the AT-allowed state is won (AT-allowed winning). Further, when the combination lottery means 103 is in the initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), and bonus game state (BB1) in the AT allowable state, the lottery value used for the combination lottery. Using the same lottery value as above, it is determined whether or not to perform the lottery with the number of games added. The combination lottery means 103 includes a lottery value generating means 103a and a lottery value determination determining means 103b.

(4-1) Lottery value generating means 103a
In the lottery value generating means 103a, the random number generating means composed of the oscillating circuit and the counter circuit for counting the clock signal generated by the oscillating circuit is within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal). By extracting the generated random numbers for the lottery at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, the lottery values for the winning combination lottery, the AT allowable winning decision, and the AT right winning decision are generated. Since the random number generating means is composed of a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a can be substantially treated as a random number. The lottery value generating means 103a may generate a lottery value from a random number generated by a random number generator, or may generate a lottery value from a software random number. Further, the lottery value generating means 103a may generate a lottery value by performing a predetermined operation on the extracted random number value or the generated random number value.

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

In the combination lottery table 671, it is determined which of the plurality of identification numbers (winning combination groups) shown in FIG. 10 is won or lost for each lottery value within the range generated by the random number generation means. The correspondence between the lottery value and the winning combination group is set in advance. The lottery value determination determination means 103b refers to the winning combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selecting means 102, and determines which combination (winning combination group) the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a is set to win. Alternatively, by determining whether or not it is set to be lost, it is determined which of the plurality of identification numbers has been won.

In this case, if the predetermined identification number 18 "cherry" and the identification number 21 "watermelon" are won, the AT allowable winning is obtained. Therefore, the entire range of the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a is in the AT allowable state. It is synonymous with the range of values determined to shift (AT allowed winning) and the range of values determined not to shift to the AT allowed state (AT allowed non-winning) set in advance in the winning combination lottery table 671. The lottery value determination determination means 103b is also used to determine whether or not to shift the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation means 103a for the winning combination lottery to the AT allowable state based on the start of the game.

Further, since the lottery for adding the number of games is performed when the predetermined identification number is won, the range of the values for winning the AT right (lottery for adding the number of games) is used for the entire range of the lottery values generated by the lottery value generating means 103a. The range of values for which the AT right is not won is synonymous with being preset in the winning combination lottery table 671, and the lottery value determining means 103b is for the lottery value generating means 103a to draw a winning combination based on the start of the game. The lottery value generated in 1 is also used to determine whether or not to add the number of games to the lottery in the AT allowable state.

The lottery value generating means 103a newly generates a random number value (lottery value) for the AT allowable lottery in addition to the lottery value for the winning combination lottery, and uses this to shift to the AT allowable state. May be decided (separate lottery method). That is, first, the winning combination is determined by the winning combination, a random number value (lottery value) for the AT allowable lottery is generated based on the winning combination, and whether or not to shift to the AT allowable state is determined by using this. You may do so. In this case, an AT transition lottery table may be provided separately from the winning combination lottery table 671, and it may be determined whether or not to shift to the AT allowable state based on the random number value for the AT allowable lottery and the AT transition lottery table. The same applies to the decision as to whether or not to draw a lottery with an additional number of games. In the separate lottery method, the function of determining whether or not to shift to the AT allowable state by using the newly generated random number value (lottery value) for the AT allowable lottery and the AT transition lottery table is the "allowable" of the present invention. Corresponds to "state determination means".

Further, in the winning combination lottery table 671, some lottery values are set to be duplicated in winning a plurality of winning combinations, so that the lottery value determination determining means 103b is the total lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a. When the range is determined, that is, as the result of the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 103, the winning combination groups shown in FIG. 10 are configured, and each winning combination group is given a unique identification number. Among the identification numbers (winning combination groups) shown in FIG. 10, for the winning combination group of the identification number composed of a plurality of combinations, the symbol combination related to all the combinations constituting the winning combination group of the identification number. Is in a state where it is allowed to line up on the winning line. The identification numbers 25 to 48 in FIG. 10 correspond to the push order bells having lower combination numbers “14h” to “2Bh” shown in FIG. 9, but they are not shown.

In addition, the advantageous RT (RT2) is used for some specific lottery values among the lottery values in which all the winning combinations are not won (missing) in the winning combination lottery by the winning combination lottery means 103 (FIG. 4) in the normal RT (RT1). In the role lottery in, the replay that is the replay role is won, and for the lottery values excluding the specific lottery value, the role lottery table 671 is set so that the role lottery results of the normal RT (RT1) and the advantageous RT (RT2) are the same. It is set.

With this configuration, the lottery value for AT permissible winning is not included in the lottery value that changes whether or not the general winning combination is won depending on the gaming state, so the winning probability of the general winning combination according to the change in the gaming state. It is possible to give the player a uniform sense of expectation about the AT permissible winning regardless of the change in the level of.

Further, in each game state (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, BB1), a lottery value in a predetermined range is associated with the identification number of each winning combination group in advance, but when winning, the identification number shifts to the AT allowable state. Or, the same data (lottery value) is associated with the identification number in which the lottery is performed by adding the number of games when the player wins, regardless of the set value. That is, the lottery value determined to be the AT allowable winning by the lottery value determination determining means 103b in the game in the AT game non-permissible state is the same regardless of the type of the set value, and the lottery value is the same in the game in the AT game permitted state. The lottery value determined by the determination determination means 103b to win the AT right is the same regardless of the type of set value.

With this configuration, the expected value for AT allowable winning and the expected value for AT right winning do not change depending on the set value set by the setting control means 101, so that the player can obtain the AT allowable winning and the AT right winning. Since it is possible to always have a uniform sense of expectation, it is possible to improve the interest of the player. Even if the combination is other than the above, the AT target combination (identification numbers 3 to 11, identification numbers 25 to 48) having different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is not related to the set value. It is more preferable to use the same lottery value because a uniform sense of expectation can be given to the AT game regardless of the setting difference.

Next, the names of the roles that make up the winning combination group of each identification number in FIG. 10 will be specifically described.

As shown in FIG. 9, the role names are "Red 7 Big", "BAR Big", "Normal Replay", "Promotion Replay 1" to "Promotion Replay 6", "Fall Replay 1" to "Fall Replay 3", "Special replay with no question of push order", "Special replay with correct answer for left, middle, right", "Replay with BAR", "Fake play", "Cherry", "Watermelon", "Bell with no question of push order", "Left correct answer bell 1" "Left Correct Answer Bell 8", "Medium Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Medium Correct Answer Bell 8", "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 8", "BB1 Middle Role" Has been done.

Here, when a winning combination group (identification number) including a combination composed of a plurality of symbol combination groups is won (see FIG. 10), all the symbol combination groups constituting the combination are aligned on the winning line and won a prize. It is a state where it is allowed to do. Specifically, for example, when the "promotion replay 6" shown in FIG. 9 is won, any of the symbol combination groups "N lip", "U lip", "SP lip 1", and "SP lip 2" is selected. It is in a state where it is allowed to line up on the winning line.

As shown in FIG. 9, "Red 7 Big" and "BAR Big" are bonus combinations, and "Normal Replay" is a replay combination that is irrelevant to the transition of the gaming state. In addition, "promotion replay 1" to "promotion replay 6" are replay roles provided as specific roles to which a privilege that the game state is promoted (RT1 → RT2) depending on the push order is given. In addition, "fall replay 1" to "fall replay 3" are all provided as specific roles to which the privilege that the game state is maintained without falling (RT2 → RT1) depending on the pushing order is given (RT2 → RT2). It is a replay role that was played.

"Special replay regardless of push order (corresponding to the" predetermined combination "of the present invention)" is a replay in which a lottery is always performed with the number of games added regardless of the push order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R when winning in the AT allowable state. It is provided as a role. "Left, middle, right correct answer special replay" is provided as a replay role in which a lottery is performed by adding the number of games when the push order is correct when the player wins in the AT allowable state. In addition, each symbol combination group "special lip" related to winning the "push order special replay" was set according to the type when the "push order special replay" left, middle, right correct answer special replay "was won. This is a symbol combination group that wins a prize when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the correct pressing order. In other words, the symbol combination that stops on the winning line when the push order is correct when the "push order special replay" is won matches the symbol combination that stops on the winning line when the "push order special replay" is won. To do.

In addition, the "BAR matching replay" is configured so that in the winning game, the symbol "BAR" is aligned when all reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are pressed. Specifically, when the symbol "CH (cherry)" is pressed when the left reel 13L is first stopped, the symbol "CH (cherry)" is stopped in the middle stage. At this time, the symbol "BAR" is stopped in the upper row, and when the symbol "BAR" is aimed at at the second and third stops, the symbols "BAR" are aligned in a straight line (diagonally downward). In other cases, such as when the symbol "CH (cherry)" is not pressed at the first stop, the symbol combination group "N Lip" is aligned with the winning line.

In addition, "fake play" is a winning game, and when the symbol "BAR" is pressed, the symbol "BAR" is tempted, but it is configured so that it is not aligned at the final stop. Specifically, when the symbol "CH (cherry)" is pressed when the left reel 13L is first stopped, the symbol "CH (cherry)" is stopped in the middle stage. At this time, the symbol "BAR" is stopped in the upper row, and when the symbol "BAR" is aimed at at the second stop, the symbol "BAR" is tempted diagonally downward. Next, even if the symbol "BAR" is pressed at the third stop, it will not be aligned. In addition, if the symbol "CH (cherry)" is not pressed at the first stop, any of the combinations "NRP1" to "NRP12" constituting the symbol combination group "N lip" will be aligned on the winning line. ing. Further, when the button is pushed backward (right → middle → left), any of the symbol combination groups “SRP1” to “SRP4” is aligned with the winning line.

In addition, "cherry" and "watermelon" are both small roles related to the payout of medals (game value). In the symbol combination group that constitutes these small combinations, reels 13L, 13M, and 13R that do not form a symbol combination that constitutes a winning combination within 5 frames (operation timing frame + maximum slip 4 frames) are included. Therefore, if the operation timings of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R do not match, omission (non-winning) occurs. Further, if the player wins in the AT non-permissible state, it is provided as an AT permissible winner who shifts to the AT permissible state. In addition, if the player wins in the AT-allowed state, the number of games is added to the lottery.

"Bell regardless of push order" is a combination group of symbols "C bell", "T bell", "CD bell", "CU bell", "KY bell", "KY bell" on the winning line regardless of the push order. It is a small role with any of the "B bell" designs. The symbol combination groups "C bell", "T bell", "CD bell", "CU bell", "KY bell", and "B bell" are all according to the type when the "push order bell" is won. It is a symbol combination group of "9 pieces" that wins a prize when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the set correct pressing order. That is, the symbol combination that stops on the winning line when the pushing order is correctly answered when the "pushing order bell" is won matches the symbol combination that stops on the winning line when the "pushing order bell" is won.

In addition, "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4" are all small roles as specific roles in which the player's advantage (dividend) differs depending on the operation order (pushing order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Is. When these winning combinations are won, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the push order in which the first stop is the left reel 13L (the second and third stop reels do not matter), the symbol combination group "T bell" A payout of "9 pieces" will be given to the winning lines. If the operation is performed in any other push order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with a payout of "1" will be aligned on the winning line or will be missed.

Further, the "left correct answer bell 5" to the "left correct answer bell 8" are all small roles as specific roles in which the player's advantage (dividend) differs depending on the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. If you win these winning combinations, you can operate the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in the push order in which the first stop is the left reel 13L (regardless of the second and third stop reels), and the symbol combination group "CD Bell" The symbols related to the above will be aligned with the winning line and a dividend of "9" will be given. If the operation is performed in any other push order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with a payout of "1" will be aligned on the winning line or will be missed.

Further, each of the "middle correct answer bell 1" to the "middle correct answer bell 4" is a small role as a specific role in which the player's advantage (dividend) differs depending on the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. When these winning combinations are won, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the push order in which the first stop is the middle reel 13M (the second and third stop reels do not matter), the symbol combination group "C bell" The symbols related to the above will be aligned with the winning line and a dividend of "9" will be given. If the operation is performed in any other push order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with a payout of "1" will be aligned on the winning line or will be missed.

Further, each of the "medium correct answer bell 5" to the "medium correct answer bell 8" is a small role as a specific role in which the player's advantage (dividend) differs depending on the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. When these winning combinations are won, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the push order in which the first stop is the middle reel 13M (the second and third stop reels do not matter), the symbol combination group "CU bell" A payout of "9 pieces" will be given to the winning lines. If the operation is performed in any other push order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with a payout of "1" will be aligned on the winning line or will be missed.

Further, "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are all small roles as specific roles in which the player's advantage (dividend) differs depending on the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. If you win these winning combinations, you can operate the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in the push order in which the first stop is the right reel 13R (regardless of the second and third stop reels), and the symbol combination group "KY Bell" The symbols related to the above will be aligned with the winning line and a dividend of "9" will be given. If the operation is performed in any other push order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with a payout of "1" will be aligned on the winning line or will be missed.

Further, the "right correct answer bell 5" to the "right correct answer bell 8" are all small roles as specific roles in which the player's advantage (dividend) differs depending on the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. When these winning combinations are won, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the push order in which the first stop is the right reel 13R (the second and third stop reels do not matter), the symbol combination group "B bell" The symbols related to the above will be aligned with the winning line and a dividend of "9" will be given. If the operation is performed in any other push order, the symbols related to the symbol combination group with a payout of "1" will be aligned on the winning line or will be missed.

In addition, the "BB1 middle role" is a winning role that is the target of the lottery only during the bonus game (BB1). If this winning combination is won, the symbols related to the symbol combination group "C Bell" will be aligned on the winning line and a payout of "9 cards" will be given regardless of the pushing order.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is, for example, the identification number 19 "red 7 big + cherry", both "cherry" and "red 7 big" are played. It is a state in which the symbol combinations are allowed to be aligned on the winning line, and there is a possibility that the symbols related to the symbol combinations “RBB1” (see FIG. 6) and “BCH” (see FIG. 8) are aligned on the winning line. In the case where the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103 is an identification number including both other bonus winning combination and small winning combination, it is also allowed that all the symbol combinations related to the constituent winning combination are aligned on the winning line.

During the bonus internal winning (RT3), the winning status for the bonus combination has been carried over. Therefore, if the winning combination result during the bonus internal winning (RT3) is the winning of the identification number including the bonus combination. , A new type of bonus combination is not won, and as a symbol combination other than the carried-over bonus combination, only the symbol combination related to the small combination is allowed to be aligned on the winning line.

As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the AT is not allowed to win during the bonus game state (BB1), but for example, the AT is allowed to be won even during BB1 and a lottery is performed. When the value is AT permissible winning, it may be controlled to invalidate AT permissible winning if it is in BB1.

(5) Decision result storage means 104
The determination result storage means 104 of FIG. 4 stores information that can identify whether or not the bonus combination has been won as the determination result by the lottery value determination determination unit 103b in the first data area of the determination result storage area 652. Information that can identify whether or not the player has won the general role is stored in the second data area of the determination result storage area 652.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, a hexadecimal high-ranking combination number unique to each bonus combination is assigned, and 16 unique to each general combination (replaying combination, small combination, BB1 combination). Subordinate role numbers of base numbers are assigned. Then, the determination result storage means 104 stores the combination number assigned to the combination (including the case of loss) constituting the identification number (winning combination group) which is the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 in the determination result storage area. Store in the corresponding data area of 652.

That is, when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is any of the identification numbers (winning combination group) including the bonus combination shown in FIG. 10, the determination result storage means 104 is assigned to the winning bonus combination. Any of the higher-ranking combination numbers "01h" and "02h" is stored in the 1-byte first data area of the determination result storage area 652. If the bonus combination is lost (non-winning), the determination result storage means 104 stores the higher-ranking combination number "00h" assigned to the loss in the data area. Further, after storing "01h" or "02h" as the higher-ranking combination number, the bonus combination is carried over by maintaining this value until the bonus combination is won.

Further, when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is any of the identification numbers (winning combination group) including the general combination (replaying combination, small combination, BB1 middle combination) shown in FIG. 10, the determination result The storage means 104 stores any one of the lower combination numbers "01h" to "2Ch" assigned to the winning general combination in the 1-byte second data area of the determination result storage area 652. In addition, in the case of losing (non-winning) to the general winning combination, the determination result storage means 104 stores the lower winning combination number "00h" assigned to the losing combination in the data area.

With this configuration, the bonus winning combination and the general winning combination are stored and managed in parallel, so when determining these winnings using the same lottery value, each winning can be managed together. it can. Further, by storing and managing the data in this way, it is possible to make a judgment by referring to only the data type required for one control, so that the processing can be performed efficiently.

An AT allowable state storage area for storing the AT allowable state may be further provided. In this case, in the case of the AT allowable winning, the highest combination number 1 "01h" is temporarily stored in the determination result storage area 652, and the data stored in the separately provided AT allowable state storage area is confirmed. If "00h" is stored in the AT allowable state storage area, "01h" may be stored in the AT allowable state storage area. Then, after storing "01h" in the storage area for the AT allowable state, this value may be maintained until the end condition or the limiter condition is satisfied.

Further, in this embodiment, it is configured so that a plurality of general roles are not elected at the same time, but when a plurality of general roles are configured to be elected at the same time, a plurality of winning general roles are won. The storage capacity of the second data area of the determination result storage area 652 may be set so that all of the lower winning combination numbers assigned to each can be stored. In addition, a subordinate combination number is newly assigned to each combination of general winning combinations that are simultaneously elected, and the subordinate combination number assigned to the combination of general winning combinations that are simultaneously elected is stored in the second data area of the determination result storage area 652. You may.

(5) Stop control means 105
The stop control means 105 of FIG. 4 uses the stop table 672 of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R based on the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R by the player and the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. It controls the stop. In order to win a prize in the winning combination name belonging to the identification number determined by the winning combination lottery means 103, the stop control means 105 basically draws the constituent symbols in all of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in the winning line (middle stage). ) To stop control. Since the allowable number of sliding frames (retractable range: usually, maximum of 4 frames) is set for each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, if the operation timing does not match, the winning combination will be applied to the winning line. In some cases, it may not be possible to align the reels, and in such cases, omissions (non-winning) will occur.

In the "normal replay", the symbols constituting the winning combinations "NRP1" to "NRP8" are arranged at positions where they can be retracted regardless of the timing of operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. The stop control means 105 performs reel control so that any of the combinations "NRP1" to "NRP8" is aligned on the winning line.

"Promotion replay 1" is composed of two types of symbol combination groups "N lip" and "U lip". In this embodiment, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination group to be preferentially arranged according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "U-lip" in the case of "left-> middle-> right" pressing order, and in other cases. Gives priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" and controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R (see FIG. 14). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). In addition, since the symbol combination group "U Lip" is related to the transition to the advantageous RT (RT2), in "Promotion Replay 1", the pressing order of "left → middle → right" is advantageous for the player. It becomes.

"Promotion replay 2" is composed of three types of symbol combination groups "N lip", "U lip" and "SP lip 1". Even if the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination group to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "U-lip" in the case of "left-> right-> middle" pressing order, and in other cases. Gives priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" and controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R (see FIG. 14). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). Here, the symbol combination group "SP Lip 1" is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In "Promotion Replay 2", the push order of "left → right → middle" ("U lip") is a push order that is advantageous to the player.

"Promotion replay 3" is composed of three types of symbol combination groups "N lip", "U lip" and "SP lip 2". Even if the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination group to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "U-lip" in the case of "middle-> left-> right" pressing order, and in other cases. Gives priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" and controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R (see FIG. 14). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). Here, the symbol combination group "SP Lip 2" is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In "Promotion Replay 3", the push order of "middle-> left-> right" ("U lip") is a push order that is advantageous to the player.

"Promotion replay 4" is composed of three types of symbol combination groups "N lip", "U lip" and "SP lip 3". Even if the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination group to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "U-lip" in the case of "middle-> right-> left" pressing order, and in other cases. Gives priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" and controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R (see FIG. 14). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). Here, the symbol combination group "SP Lip 3" is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In "Promotion Replay 4", the push order of "middle-> right-> left" ("U lip") is a push order that is advantageous to the player.

The "promotion replay 5" is composed of three types of symbol combination groups "N lip", "U lip" and "SP lip 4". Even if the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination group to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "U-lip" in the case of "right-> left-> middle" pressing order, and in other cases. Gives priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" and controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R (see FIG. 14). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). Here, the symbol combination group "SP Lip 4" is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In "Promotion Replay 5", the push order of "right → left → middle" ("U lip") is a push order that is advantageous to the player.

"Promotion replay 6" is composed of four types of symbol combination groups "N lip", "U lip", "SP lip 1" and "SP lip 2". Even if the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination group to be prioritized according to the pressing order is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "U-lip" in the case of "right-> middle-> left" pressing order, and in other cases. Gives priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" and controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R (see FIG. 14). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). Here, the symbol combination groups "SP Lip 1" and "SP Lip 2" are symbol combination groups that constitute the combination, but are not actually aligned. In "Promotion Replay 6", the push order of "right → middle → left" ("U lip") is a push order that is advantageous to the player.

"Tumble replay 1" is composed of two types of symbol combination groups "N lip" and "D lip". When the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority order of the symbol combination group to be preferentially arranged according to the mode of the first stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" when the left reel 13L is the first stop, and in other cases, the symbol combination. Priority is given to the group "D lip", and the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed (see FIG. 15). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). In addition, since the symbol combination group "D lip" is related to the transition from the advantageous RT (RT2) to the normal RT (RT1), in the "fall replay 1", the push order of the first stop of the left reel 13L is the game. It will be a favorable push order for the person.

The "fall replay 2" is composed of three types of symbol combination groups "N lip", "D lip" and "SP lip 1". Even when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination group to be preferentially arranged according to the mode of the first stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" when the middle reel 13M is the first stop, and in other cases, the symbol combination. Priority is given to the group "D lip", and the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed (see FIG. 15). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). Here, the symbol combination group "SP Lip 1" is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In the "falling replay 2", the pushing order of the middle reel 13M at the first stop ("N lip") is a pushing order that is advantageous to the player.

The "fall replay 3" is composed of three types of symbol combination groups "N lip", "D lip" and "SP lip 2". Even when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination group to be preferentially arranged according to the mode of the first stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" when the right reel 13M is the first stop, and in other cases, the symbol combination. Priority is given to the group "D lip", and the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed (see FIG. 15). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). Here, the symbol combination group "SP Lip 2" is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In the "falling replay 3", the pushing order of the right reel 13R at the first stop ("N lip") is a pushing order that is advantageous to the player.

"Special replay regardless of push order" is composed of a symbol combination group "special lip". The constituent symbols of the symbol combinations "TRP1" to "TRP8" that make up this symbol combination group are arranged at positions that can be retracted regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. The stop control means 105 performs reel control so that any one of the symbol combinations "TRP1" to "TRP8" is aligned with the winning line according to the operation timing of the 21L, 21M, and 21R.

The "left correct answer special replay" is composed of two types, the symbol combination group "special lip" and "N lip". When the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority order of the symbol combination group to be preferentially arranged according to the mode of the first stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "special lip" when the left reel 13L is the first stop, and in other cases, the symbol combination. Priority is given to the group "N lip", and the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed (see FIG. 18). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). In addition, since the symbol combination group "special lip" is drawn by adding the number of games, in the "right correct answer special replay", the push order of the left reel 13L at the first stop is the push order advantageous to the player. ..

The "medium correct answer special replay" is composed of three types of symbol combination groups "special lip", "N lip" and "SP lip 1". Even when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination group to be preferentially arranged according to the mode of the first stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "special lip" when the middle reel 13M is the first stop, and in other cases, the symbol combination. Priority is given to the group "N lip", and the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed (see FIG. 18). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). Here, the symbol combination group "SP Lip 1" is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In the "middle correct answer special replay", the push order of the middle reel 13M at the first stop ("special lip") is a push order that is advantageous to the player.

The "right correct answer special replay" is composed of three types of symbol combination groups "special lip", "N lip" and "SP lip 2". Even when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the priority of the symbol combination group to be preferentially arranged according to the mode of the first stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is set. Specifically, when the identification number including the winning combination is won, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "special lip" when the right reel 13M is the first stop, and in other cases, the symbol combination. Priority is given to the group "N lip", and the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed (see FIG. 18). Since both symbol combination groups are symbol combination groups that are not missed, the priority symbol combination groups are always aligned (winning). Here, the symbol combination group "SP Lip 2" is a symbol combination group that constitutes the combination, but is not actually aligned. In the "right correct answer special replay", the push order of the right reel 13R at the first stop ("special lip") is a push order that is advantageous to the player.

The "BAR matching replay" is composed of two types, the symbol combination group "CH lip" and "N lip". When the stop control means 105 wins the identification number including the winning combination, the symbol combination group "CH lip" is prioritized when the first stop is the left reel 13L, and the symbol combination group "N lip" in other cases. Is prioritized to stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R (see FIG. 16). For example, when the operation is performed at the timing when the symbol "CH (cherry)" is pulled into the left reel 13L, the symbol "CH (cherry)" stops at the middle stage of the left reel 13L. At this time, the symbol "BAR" is located in the upper row. When the symbol "BAR" is pressed at both the second and third stops, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the symbols "BAR" are aligned in a straight line. When the first stop is the left reel 13L, but the operation timing is such that the symbol "CH (cherry)" cannot be pulled in, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "N lip" and reels 13L, 13M. , 13R stop control is performed.

The "fake play" is composed of six types of symbol combination groups "CH lip", "N lip" and "SP lip 1" to "SP lip 4". When the stop control means 105 wins the identification number including the winning combination and the first stop is the left reel 13L, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "CH lip" and controls the stops of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. (See FIG. 16). For example, when the operation is performed at the timing when the symbol "CH (cherry)" is pulled into the left reel 13L, the symbol "CH (cherry)" stops at the middle stage of the left reel 13L. At this time, the symbol "BAR" is located in the upper row. When the symbol "BAR" of the middle reel 13M is pressed at the second stop, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the middle reel 13M so that the symbol "BAR" is tempered. When the symbol "BAR" of the right reel 13R is pressed at the final stop, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the symbols "BAR" are not aligned. In the case of reverse pressing (right → middle → left), the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that any one of the symbol combination groups “SP rip 1” to “SP rip 4” is aligned. .. When the first stop is the middle reel 13M or the first stop is the left reel 13L but the operation timing is such that the symbol "CH (cherry)" cannot be pulled in, the stop control means 105 uses the symbol combination group "N lip". Is given priority, and the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped and controlled.

"Cherry" is composed of a symbol combination group "B cherry". When the stop control means 105 wins the identification number including the winning combination, in order to win the symbol combination group "B cherry", all of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a winning line of the constituent symbols within the retractable range. Stop control to stop at (middle). For example, when the stop switch 21L is operated at the operation timing for pulling in the symbol "BAR" on the left reel 13L, the stop control of the left reel 13L is performed so that the symbol "BAR" is stopped in the middle stage. In both the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R, the symbol "CH" for winning is arranged at a position where the stop switch 21M and 21R can be stopped (pulled in) at any timing. , The stop control means 105 performs stop control of the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R so that the symbol “CH” stops in the middle stage, respectively. The stop control means 105 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so as to cause a loss when the stop switch 21L is not operated at an operation timing capable of pulling in the symbol "BAR" on the left reel 13L. ..

"Red 7 Big + Cherry" is composed of symbol combination groups "B Cherry" and "Big 1". When the stop control means 105 wins the identification number including the winning combination, the stop control means 105 performs small winning combination priority reel control.

"BAR Big + Cherry" is composed of symbol combination groups "B Cherry" and "Big 2". When the stop control means 105 wins the identification number including the winning combination, the stop control means 105 performs small winning combination priority reel control.

"Watermelon" is composed of a symbol combination group "CD watermelon". When the stop control means 105 wins the identification number including the combination, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated at the operation timing at which the symbol "WM" can be pulled in the middle reel 13M, the symbol "WM" is stopped in the middle stage. The stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed as described above. In both the left reel 13L and the right reel 13R, the symbol "BE1" or "BE2" for winning is arranged at a position where the stop switch 21M and 21R can be stopped (pulled in) at any timing. Therefore, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the left reel 13L or the right reel 13R so that the symbols "BE1" or "BE2" are stopped in the middle stage, respectively. The stop control means 105 controls the stop of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so as to cause a loss when the middle stop switch 21M is not operated at the operation timing at which the symbol "WM" can be pulled in by the middle reel 13M. Do.

"Red 7 Big + Watermelon" is composed of the symbol combination groups "CD Watermelon" and "Big 1". When the stop control means 105 wins the identification number including the winning combination, the stop control means 105 performs small winning combination priority reel control.

"BAR Big + Watermelon" is composed of symbol combination groups "CD Watermelon" and "Big 2". When the stop control means 105 wins the identification number including the winning combination, the stop control means 105 performs small winning combination priority reel control.

When the "bell in any push order" is won, the stop control means 105 has the symbol combination groups "C bell", "T bell", "CD bell", "CU bell", and "KY" regardless of the push order. Stop control of reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that either "bell" or "B bell" is aligned with the winning line. Which of the symbol combination groups "C bell", "T bell", "CD bell", "CU bell", "KY bell", and "B bell" is preferentially won by the stop control means 105 is determined. , It is configured to differ depending on the push order. In this case, when the "bell regardless of push order" is internally won, the symbol combination group that preferentially wins when operated in one push order is the same as the push order in which the one push order is advantageous. In the "push order bell", the reel control of the stop control means 105 is performed so as to be the same as the symbol combination group that wins when the player is operated in the advantageous push order (the one push order) at the time of internal winning. .. For example, when the push order when the "push order bell" is internally won is "left → middle → right", the stop control means 105 has the "left correct answer bell 1" in which the push order is an advantageous push order. -Reel control is performed so that the symbol combination group "T-bell" corresponding to "left correct answer bell 4" wins preferentially. Further, when the push order is "left-> right-> middle", the stop control means 105 has a symbol corresponding to "left correct answer bell 5" to "left correct answer bell 8" in which the push order is an advantageous push order. Reel control is performed so that the combination group "CD bell" wins a prize preferentially. The same applies to other push orders. This is because, as will be described later, when the push order is notified, it is not possible to determine whether the "push order bell" is won or the "push order bell" is won. In addition, each of the symbol combination groups "C bell", "T bell", "CD bell", "CU bell", "KY bell", and "B bell" won a prize regardless of the operation timing. Since the constituent symbols are arranged on each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so as to be pulled into the line, the symbol combination groups "C bell", "T bell", "CD bell", "CU bell", depending on the operation timing, Be sure to win either "KY Bell" or "B Bell".

"Left Correct Answer Bell 1"-"Left Correct Answer Bell 4", "Left Correct Answer Bell 5"-"Left Correct Answer Bell 8", "Medium Correct Answer Bell 1"-"Medium Correct Answer Bell 4", "Medium Correct Answer Bell 5"-" "Medium correct answer bell 8", "Right correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4", "Right correct answer bell 5" to "Right correct answer bell 8" all have different symbol combination groups that are given priority depending on the pressing order. It is configured as follows.

For example, when the "left correct answer bell 1" is won, the stop control means 105 has the symbol combination group "highest payout" when the first stop is the left reel 13L in the push order (when the push order is the correct answer). Stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that the "T bell" is given priority in winning a prize (see FIG. 17). Since the symbol combination group is a symbol combination group with no omissions (non-winning), be sure to win a prize.

When the first stop is the middle reel 13M (when the first stop is an incorrect answer), the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "A1 middle incorrect answer AT" and controls the stops of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. (See FIG. 17). Specifically, since the symbol related to the winning of the middle reel 13M of the symbol combination group "A1 middle incorrect answer AT" is "BE1", the stop control means 105 causes the symbol to stop at the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. The stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed. Since the symbol is not missed, it always stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. Subsequently, for example, when the second stop is the left reel 13L, the symbol for winning the left reel 13L of the symbol combination group "A1 medium incorrect answer AT" is "BAR" or "BE1", so either of these. When the left reel 13L is stopped at the timing of pulling in even one of them, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the left reel 13L so that the symbol stops in the middle stage of the left reel 13L. In the case of other timings, the data will be missed (non-winning) regardless of the operation timing of the third stop (see FIG. 17). If both symbols can be pulled in, it is preferable to give priority to one of them for stop control. In addition, at the final stop (right reel 13R) when the winning symbol is pulled in at the second stop (left reel 13L), the right reel 13R of the symbol combination group "A1 middle incorrect answer AT" is awarded. When the left reel 13L is stopped at the timing when either of the symbols "Red 7" and "BL" can be retracted, the stop control means 105 determines the right reel 13R so that the symbol stops at the middle stage of the right reel 13R. Stop control of. In the case of other timings, the winning symbols are missed (non-winning) even though the winning symbols are stopped on the first and second stop reels (see FIG. 17). Similar stop control is performed when the second stop reel is the right reel 13R.

When the first stop is the right reel 13R (when the first stop is an incorrect answer), the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol combination group "A right incorrect answer AT" and stops the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Control is performed (see FIG. 17). Specifically, since the symbol related to the winning of the right reel 13R of the symbol combination group "A right incorrect answer AT" is "CH", the stop control means 105 causes the symbol to stop at the middle stage of the right reel 13M. The stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed. Since the symbol is not missed, it always stops at the middle stage of the right reel 13M. Subsequently, for example, when the second stop is the left reel 13L, the symbol for winning the left reel 13L of the symbol combination group "A right incorrect answer AT" is "BAR" or "BE1", so either of these. When the left reel 13L is stopped at the timing of pulling in even one of them, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the left reel 13L so that the symbol stops in the middle stage of the left reel 13L. In the case of other timings, it will be missed (non-winning) regardless of the operation timing of the third stop. If both symbols can be pulled in, it is preferable to give priority to one of them for stop control. In addition, at the final stop (right reel 13R) when the winning symbol is pulled in at the second stop (left reel 13L), the winning of the middle reel 13M of the symbol combination group "A1 middle incorrect answer AT" is applied. When the left reel 13L is stopped at the timing when either of the symbols "BAR" and "RP1" can be retracted, the stop control means 105 of the right reel 13R so that the symbol stops at the middle stage of the right reel 13R. Performs stop control. In the case of other timings, even though the winning symbols are stopped on the 1st and 2nd stop reels, the winning symbols are missed (non-winning). Similar stop control is performed when the second stop reel is the middle reel 13M. In the case of "left correct answer bell 1", the push order in which the symbol combination group "T bell" with the highest payout is aligned with the winning line (first stop left reel 13L) is the push order advantageous to the player.

"Left Correct Answer Bell 2"-"Left Correct Answer Bell 4" and "Left Correct Answer Bell 5"-"Left Correct Answer Bell 8", "Medium Correct Answer Bell 1"-"Medium Correct Answer Bell 4", "Medium Correct Answer Bell 5"-" As with "Left Correct Answer Bell 1", priority is given to "Medium Correct Answer Bell 8", "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4", and "Right Correct Answer Bell 5" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 8" according to the order of pressing. The symbol combination groups to be used are different. That is, these winning combination groups (identification numbers) also win a winning combination in which 9 cards are paid out with a 100% probability if the pressing order is correct, and if the pressing order is incorrect, 1 if the operation timing is correct. Win a prize for the role in which the cards are paid out.

(7) Notification control means 106
The notification control means 106 of FIG. 4 controls the notification on the notification display 60 so that the notification mode is determined by the notification mode determining means 107, which will be described later.

(8) Notification mode determining means 107
The notification mode determination means 107 of FIG. 4 determines the notification mode on the notification display 60 based on the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, the state of the slot machine 1 (non-AT, AT preparation, AT), and the like. It is the one to decide.

Specifically, the notification mode determining means 107 identifies which of the initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2) the gaming state is in the non-AT state. Even if the number is won, the notification mode is determined so that the notification display 60 does not notify anything. Note that the notification type "0" may be another notification mode instead of the notification mode in which notification is not performed.

Further, the notification mode determining means 107 is in the case where the gaming state is any of the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), and the advantageous RT (RT2), and is in the state of preparing for AT or during AT. , Even if the role lottery result is an internal winning identification number or a "missing" identification number for "normal replay", "cherry", and "watermelon", the notification mode is determined so that nothing is notified on the notification display 60. To do.

Further, the notification mode determining means 107 is in the case where the game state is normally RT (RT1) and is in the state of AT preparation or AT, and the combination lottery result is internally won in "promotion replay 1". In the above, the notification mode is determined in which the information that can identify the advantageous pressing order (left → middle → right) is notified by the notification display 60. At this time, also in the cases of "promotion replay 2" to "promotion replay 6", the notification mode determining means 107 determines the notification mode in which the notification display 60 notifies information that can specify an advantageous push order.

Further, the notification mode determining means 107 is in the case where the game state is normally RT (RT1) and is in the state of preparing for AT or during AT, and the winning combination lottery result is "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer". Even if any of the "bell 8", "middle correct answer bell 1" to "middle correct answer bell 8", and "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 8" is internally won, the notification display 60 is used for each. The notification mode is determined to notify the information that can specify the advantageous push order.

Further, when the notification mode determining means 107 is in the AT state of the advantageous RT (RT2) in the game state and the winning combination lottery result is internally won in "fall replay 1", the notification display 60 is advantageously pressed. The push order of "left-> middle-> right", which is one of the orders, is determined to be a notification mode in which identifiable information is notified. Similarly, when the winning combination lottery results are internally won in "fall replay 2" and "fall replay 3", the notification mode determining means 107 can identify one of the advantageous push orders on the notification display 60, respectively. Is determined in the notification mode of notifying.

Further, the notification mode determining means 107 is in a state during AT in which the gaming state is advantageous RT (RT2), and the winning combination lottery results are "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 8", "middle correct answer bell 1". -Notification that if any of "Middle correct answer bell 8", "Right correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 8" is internally won, the notification display 60 notifies information that can specify an advantageous pressing order. Determine the aspect.

Further, the notification mode determining means 107 is in a state where the game state is any of the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), and the advantageous RT (RT2) during AT preparation or AT, and the winning combination lottery result is ". In the case of internal winning in the push order "bell", the push order "left → middle → right", "left → right → middle", "middle → left → right", "middle → right → left", "right → left" One push order is determined by lottery from the six types of "→ middle" and "right → middle → left", and the notification mode is determined in which the notification display 60 notifies information that can identify the push order. ..

In addition, the notification mode determining means 107 is in a state during AT in which the game state is advantageous RT (RT2), and the winning combination lottery result is internally won as "push order special replay (left, middle, right correct answer special replay)". In this case, the push order of the correct answer is not known, but if the push order is correct, the number of games is added and the lottery is executed. Based on this notification, the player will operate the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in anticipation of the correct pressing order, and if the pressing order is correct, the number of games will be added to the lottery.

Further, when the notification mode determining means 107 is in the AT state of the advantageous RT (RT2) in the game state and the winning combination lottery result is internally won in the "push order special replay", the "push order special replay (push order special replay) As in the case of internal winning in "Left, Middle, Right Correct Answer Special Replay)", the push order of the correct answer is unknown, but if the push order is correct, the number of games will be added and the lottery will be executed. To do. By this notification, the player operates the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in anticipation of the correct pressing order, but in this case, the lottery is performed by adding the number of games regardless of the pressing order.

Further, when the notification mode determining means 107 is in the AT state of the advantageous RT (RT2) in the game state and the winning combination lottery result is internally won in the "BAR matching replay", nothing is displayed on the notification display 60. The notification mode is determined not to notify. In this case, one of the two types of pushing order in which the left reel 13L serves as the first stop reel is determined by the effect content determining means 201, and the liquid crystal display 27 performs an effect capable of specifying the pressing order. ..

Further, when the notification mode determining means 107 is in the AT state of the advantageous RT (RT2) in the game state and the winning combination lottery result is internally won in "fake play", the notification display 60 notifies nothing. It is decided not to notify. In this case, one of the two types of pushing order in which the left reel 13L serves as the first stop reel is determined by the effect content determining means 201, and the liquid crystal display 27 performs an effect capable of specifying the pressing order. ..

Further, when the game state is winning the bonus internal winning (RT3) and the identification number including "cherry" or "watermelon" is won, the notification mode determining means 107 is in non-AT, in preparation for AT, or in AT. Even in the state, the notification mode is determined so that the notification display 60 does not notify anything.

(9) Command creation means 108
The command creating means 108 of FIG. 4 includes information on the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103, information on the operation of operating instruments operated by players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19, and a push order bell. And push order special replay (left, middle, right correct answer special replay), various information such as information on whether the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R were operated in the correct push order when the sub control board 73 (sub) It generates a command to be transmitted to the CPU 71). Then, the command generated by the command creating means 108 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 by the command transmitting means 113 described later. The sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the command sent from the main control board 63. In other words, the command creating means 108 creates a command instructing the effect content to be executed on the sub-control board 73.

Further, the command creating means 108 creates a command corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60 based on the state of the slot machine 1 and the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. Specifically, a command (for example, "$ 01" in the case of "normal replay") that can specify the type of the combination constituting the combination lottery result (identification number of the winning combination group) of the combination lottery means 103 is created. , Create a command capable of specifying the type of the notification mode of the notification display 60 determined by the notification mode determining means 107. In the command creation means 108, when the winning combination lottery result is the winning of the identification number (for example, identification number 19 "red 7 big + cherry") in which the bonus combination and the small combination are simultaneously won, the type and small of the bonus combination. Create a command that can identify the type of role.

(10) Reel detecting means 109
The reel detecting means 109 of FIG. 4 transmits the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R for driving the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. The rotation positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected based on the number of supplied pulses. In this case, the reel detecting means 109 has a symbol located at a predetermined reference position (for example, in the middle of the display window 11 in this embodiment) when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and when the rotation is stopped. Detect each corresponding frame number.

(11) Symbol determination means 110
In the symbol determination means 110 of FIG. 4, the display mode of the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stopped by the stop control means 105 is predetermined based on the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is determined whether or not the display mode is the same, and it is determined whether or not the display result of the symbol when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped is the predetermined winning mode.

(12) Payout control means 111
The payout control means 111 of FIG. 4 grants a predetermined privilege (profit) to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination means 110, and the symbol determination means 110 determines that any combination has been won. When the prize is paid out, the hopper unit 43 is operated after the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit (for example, 50 in this embodiment) to correspond to the winning combination. Profit is given to the player by paying out as many medals as the number paid out. Further, the payout control means 111 increases the credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as the medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

Further, the payout control means 111 validates the winning line of the next game on the assumption that a predetermined number (3 medals) of medals have been inserted when it is determined by the symbol determining means 110 that the re-game combination has been won.

(13) Medal control means 112
The medal control means 112 of FIG. 4 switches between medal acceptance and non-acceptance by controlling the operation of the medal selector 48.

(14) Command transmitting means 113
The command transmitting means 113 (corresponding to the “transmitting means” of the present invention) of FIG. 4 one-way transmits a command including various information created by the command creating means 108 from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73. To do. In this case, the game states such as the general game state (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3) and the bonus game state (BB1), the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, the symbol determination result by the symbol determination means 110, each reel 13L, 13M. , A command including information indicating the state of the slot machine 1 such as the rotation / stop state of 13R and the payout state of medals by the payout control means 111 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

Further, the command transmitting means 113 transmits a command including data indicating a detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, an operating state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17, and the like to the sub-control board 73. Further, the command transmitting means 113 transmits a command including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R have been operated by the player to the sub-control board 73.

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

(1) Command receiving means 200
The command receiving means 200 (corresponding to the “receiving means” of the present invention) of FIG. 4 receives commands including various information transmitted by the command transmitting means 113 of the main control board 63. When the command receiving means 200 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 63, the command receiving means 200 notifies each function provided in the sub control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production content determination means 201
The effect content determining means 201 of FIG. 4 is for determining the content of the effect according to the command received by the command receiving means 200. Specifically, the moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 can be determined from the effect patterns set in advance according to the progress of the game, the result of the winning combination lottery means 103, and the speakers 31L and 31R. The music and sound to be played are determined, and the effects such as blinking the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually are determined. In this case, the effect content determining means 201 determines the effect content to execute the notification effect corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60.

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

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

(4) Voice control means 203
The voice control means 203 of FIG. 4 controls such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting voice based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determining means 201. .. The effect content determines the effect content, and the function of the display control means 202 and the voice control means 203 to control the liquid crystal display 27, the speaker, and the like based on this determination corresponds to the "effect control means" of the present invention. ..

(Specific example of notification production)
Next, an example of the effect executed by the liquid crystal display 27 during the AT period will be described with reference to FIG.

(A) Pushing order bell When the "pushing order bell" is won during the AT period, the effect content determining means 201 is based on a command capable of identifying the winning combination lottery result (winning combination group) received by the command receiving means 200. , It is decided that the production content is to notify the advantageous push order corresponding to the winning combination group. For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the start switch 19 is operated, the rotations of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are started and the winning combination lottery is performed. If the winning combination lottery result at this time is "Left correct answer bell 1", the image of "1-−" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The player who sees this image recognizes that it is an advantageous push order to set the first stop reel to the left reel 13L.

Subsequently, when the player operates the left stop switch 21L according to the notification content of the liquid crystal display 27, the pressing order is correct. Therefore, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the characters "OK!" To notify that fact. The screen is switched to the screen (corresponding to the "correct answer notification effect" of the present invention), and the left reel 13L is stopped. At this time, since the stop control means 105 controls the stop of the left reel 13L with the "T bell" as the priority winning combination, the symbol "RP1" or the symbol "RP1" or the symbol "RP1" is placed in the middle of the left reel 13L according to the operation timing of the left stop switch 21L. "RP2", that is, the symbol "BE1" or "BE2" stops at the upper stage of the left reel 13L. In addition, in FIG. 19A, "BE" of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R shows that it is a symbol "BE1" or "BE2".

Next, the stop control means 105 also performs stop control of the right reels 13M and 13R with the "T bell" as a priority winning combination for the second and third stop reels. As described above, since the "T bell" is a role that is not missed, the symbol "CH" is in the middle of the middle reel 13M, and the symbol "WM" is in the middle of the right reel 13R, that is, the middle of the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R. The symbols "BE1" or "BE2" are stopped for each, and the "T-bell" in which the bell symbols (designs "BE1" or "BE2") are aligned in the upper row is won. At this time, the liquid crystal display 27 switches to a screen on which the characters "GET" are displayed in order to notify that the "T-bell", which can be paid out for nine sheets, has been won.

(B) When the push order special replay command receiving means 200 receives a command that can identify that the combination lottery result is "push order special replay (left, middle, right correct answer special replay)", the effect content determining means 201 , The advantageous push order corresponding to the push order special replay is not notified, but if the push order is correct, the effect content is determined to notify that the lottery for adding the number of games will be executed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the start switch 19 is operated, the rotations of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are started and the winning combination lottery is performed. If the result of the role lottery at this time is the "left correct answer special replay", the liquid crystal display 27 has images of "if the answer is correct ..." and "???" ("extension possibility notification" of the present invention. (Equivalent to "Direction") is displayed. The player who sees this image recognizes that if the push order is correct, the lottery will be performed with the number of games added.

Subsequently, when the player predicts the correct pressing order and operates the left stop switch 21L, the pressing order becomes the correct answer. Therefore, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the characters "OK!" To notify that fact. The screen is switched to the displayed screen, and the left reel 13L is stopped. At this time, since the stop control means 105 controls the stop of the left reel 13L with the "special lip" as the priority winning combination, the symbol "BE1" or the symbol "BE1" or the symbol "BE1" is placed in the middle of the left reel 13L according to the operation timing of the left stop switch 21L. "BE2", that is, the symbol "RP1" or "RP2" stops at the lower stage of the left reel 13L. Further, in this embodiment, the screen ("OK!") Displayed at this time is the same display screen as when the pressing order is correctly answered by the "pushing order bell", and the player can perform the pressing order by this display. Recognize that was correct. In addition, in FIG. 19B, "RP" of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R shows that it is a symbol "RP1" or "RP2".

Next, the stop control means 105 also performs stop control of the right reels 13M and 13R with the "special lip" as a priority winning combination for the second and third stop reels. As mentioned above, since the "special lip" is a role that is not missed, the symbol "RP1" or "RP2" is in the middle of the middle reel 13M, and the symbol "BE1" or "BE2" is in the middle of the right reel 13R, that is, the right. The symbol "RP1" or "RP2" stops at the upper stage of the reel 13R, and the replay symbol (symbol "RP1" or "RP2") is lined up to the right to win the "special lip". At this time, if the number of games is added to the lottery by the additional lottery means 100e and the lottery result is, for example, "20 games", the liquid crystal display 27 displays the characters "+ 20G" to notify the fact. Switch to the displayed screen.

If the pressing order is incorrect, for example, a character such as "Failure!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the timing when the first reel is stopped or when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped. It is notified that the lottery will not be held with the number of games added.

(C) When a command that can identify that the winning combination lottery result is "special replay in any push order" is received in the special replay command receiving means 200 in any push order, the effect content determining means 201 is until the first stop of the reel. , The same effect as the "push order special replay" is performed, and after the first stop reel, the effect is determined to be different from the "push order special replay". This effect causes the player to predict the push order in the same way as when the "push order special replay" is won until the first stop of the reel, and after the second stop reel, the timing is different from the "push order special replay". It is a production that notifies the lottery result by adding the number of games.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the start switch 19 is operated, the rotations of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are started and the winning combination lottery is performed. If the winning combination lottery result at this time is "special replay regardless of push order", the liquid crystal display 27 displays images of "if correct answer ..." and "???". The player who sees this image recognizes that if the push order is correct, the lottery will be performed with the number of games added. However, since "special replay regardless of push order" is a role in which a lottery is performed with the number of games added regardless of the push order (winning combination group), the push order operated by the player does not affect the presence or absence of the lottery with the number of games added. It will be a so-called finished race. In addition, the additional lottery means 100e performs an additional lottery for the number of games at this timing (when the winning combination is won). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the result of the lottery for adding the number of games is the addition of 20 games.

Subsequently, when the player predicts the order of pressing the correct answer and operates the left stop switch 21L, the liquid crystal display 27 displays a “+ 20G” display screen in order to notify the result of the additional lottery for the number of games of the additional lottery means 100e. (Corresponding to the "extended final notification effect" of the present invention), the left reel 13L stops. At this time, since the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the left reel 13L in order to win a prize in the "special lip", the symbol "BE1" or "BE1" or "BE1" or "" is placed in the middle of the left reel 13L according to the operation timing of the left stop switch 21L. "BE2", that is, the symbol "RP1" or "RP2" stops at the lower stage of the left reel 13L. In addition, according to the image of "+ 20G", at the stage of the first stop of the reel, the player answers correctly in the order of pushing, and it is considered that the result of the lottery for adding the number of games performed accordingly is 20 games. Further, in FIG. 19C, “RP” of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R indicates that it is a symbol “RP1” or “RP2”.

Next, the stop control means 105 also performs stop control of the right reels 13M and 13R in order to win a prize in the "special lip" for the second and third stop reels. As mentioned above, since the "special lip" is a role that is not missed, the symbol "RP1" or "RP2" is in the middle of the middle reel 13M, and the symbol "BE1" or "BE2" is in the middle of the right reel 13R, that is, the right. The symbol "RP1" or "RP2" stops at the upper stage of the reel 13R, and the replay symbol (symbol "RP1" or "RP2") is lined up to the right to win the "special lip". Further, when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, the screen of the liquid crystal display 27 is switched to the screen displaying "You did it!".

Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the correct pressing order at the time of winning the push order special replay (left, middle, right correct answer special replay), the push order bell Since the same effect (image of "OK!") That is executed on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed at the time of winning, even at the stage before all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped by the effect. , The player can recognize that the push order is correct, and the player's interest is improved.

Further, in addition to performing the AT allowable lottery on the main control board 73, it is necessary to add the number of games when the push order is correct and to send information (command) to the sub control board 73 when the push order special replay is won. If various processes are newly added, a load is further generated in the process at the time of reel stop performed by the stop control means 105, and there is a possibility that the normal game progress process cannot be performed. However, in this embodiment, the timing for creating a command for specifying that the push order is correct and the command transmission timing are the same when the push order bell is won and when the push order special replay is won. In the control board 63, a part of the processing executed when the push order bell is won and a part of the processing executed when the push order special replay (left, middle, right correct answer special replay) is won are shared. It is possible to suppress an increase in the load on the main control board 63.

In addition, during the AT period, when the push order special replay (left, middle, right correct answer special replay) is won and when the push order special replay is won, the liquid crystal display 27 displays "???" at the same timing.
Is displayed, and you are prompted to guess the push order, but the result of the lottery to add the number of games (the number of additional games) may be at the first stop of the reel (when the special replay is won regardless of the push order). Since it may be when all reels are stopped (push order special replay), the production is diversified and the player's interest is improved.

In addition, during the AT period, when the push order is correct when the push order bell is won, the effect (display of "OK!") Is executed on the liquid crystal display 27, and during the AT period, the push order special replay ( This is the same as the effect executed on the liquid crystal display 27 when the pressing order is correct when the left, middle, and right correct answer special replays are won. In this case, since the data of both effects can be shared, the sub-control board 73 that accompanies notifying that the push order is correct before all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped by the push order special replay. It is possible to prevent the memory 75 from increasing.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, if the push order is incorrect when the push order special replay (left, middle, right correct answer special replay) is won, the characters "Failure!" Are displayed to notify the fact. However, even if the push order is correct, the liquid crystal display 27 will display "Failure!" At the timing when the first reel is stopped or when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped. Characters are displayed to notify the player of the incorrect answer in the push order, but based on the start operation of the next game, "+ 20G" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the number of games is added to the lottery in the previous game. You may want to perform a resurrection effect to notify you that you have been damaged. In this way, the number of games added and the effect of the lottery are diversified, so that the player's interest can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the push order special replay is won during the AT period, the number of games is added at the timing after all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, provided that the push order is correct. The lottery is configured to be executed, but for example, when the push order special replay is won, the lottery for adding the number of games is also performed, and if the lottery result is, for example, 100G, "If the answer is correct, 100G is added. The images of "!!" and "???" may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 to give an additional notice effect. In this case, if the push order is incorrect, the determined number of additional games may be cleared, the addition may be stopped, or the addition may be invalidated.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the push order bell and the push order special replay have been described in the case where the effect performed on the liquid crystal display 27 when the push order is correct is exactly the same (“OK!”). , If the effect is similar so that the player gives the same impression (the impression that the pressing order is correct), it can be changed as appropriate. Here, as an example of a similar effect, for example, in the push order bell and the push order special replay, the characters themselves (“OK!”) Displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 when the push order is correct are the same, but the colors are the same. The size may be different, or the typeface may be different. In this way, the effect data at the time of the correct answer of the push order bell and the push order special replay can be stored in a common data structure, and the increase in the capacity of the memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 can be suppressed. In addition, when the correct answer in the push order is notified not by the character but by the image of the character falling, it is common that the image of the character falling is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 by the push order bell and the push order special replay. However, the type of the character may be different. In this case, when the character collapses in both cases, the player can recognize that the push order is correct. Further, in both cases, the characters or images displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the time of the correct answer in the pressing order are different, but some of the production modes are the same, for example, the sound generated at the time of the correct answer is common. You may. In this case, the player can recognize that the pushing order is correct by the common production mode. The "effect similar to the correct answer notification effect" of the present invention includes an effect that is exactly the same as the correct answer notification effect as in the present embodiment, and an effect similar to these.

In addition, the push order special replay is also subject to the combination lottery at the initial RT (RT0) and the normal RT (RT1), and if the push order special replay is won in these game states, if the push order is correct, the AT allowable lottery May be done. In this case, when the push order special replay is won at the initial RT (RT0) or the normal RT (RT1), the push order special replay is won during the AT period until all reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped. The same effect as that of the time effect (see FIG. 19B) is performed, and when all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, for example, the character "AT get!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Furthermore, even if the special replay in any push order is subject to the role lottery even in the initial RT (RT0) and the normal RT (RT1), if the special replay in any push order is won in these game states, the AT allowable lottery will be performed. Good. In this case, when the special replay in any push order is won in the initial RT (RT0) or the normal RT (RT1), the production other than the production at the time of the first stop correct answer is when the special replay in any push order is won during the AT period. The same effect as that of the above (see FIG. 19C) is performed, and for the effect at the time of the first stop correct answer, for example, the characters "AT get!" Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. In this way, the invention of the present embodiment can be applied to the AT permissible lottery (so-called first hit of AT).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the push order bell and the push order special replay are both configured so that the correct / incorrect answer of the push order is determined by the first stop reel, but the push order correct answer is determined. It may be before the determination by the determination means 110. For example, if the determination of the symbol determination means 110 is the timing at which the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R of the third stop are turned off, the effect of pressing the correct answer (“OK!” In FIGS. 19A and 19B). The timing of executing the above may be when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R of the third stop are turned on.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, if the push order is correct when the push order special replay (left, middle, right correct answer special replay) is won during the AT period, the lottery for adding the number of games is executed, but the AT period If the push order is correct in a part of the winning of the push order bell in the middle, the lottery for adding the number of games may be executed. In this case, for example, when the push order bell is won during the AT period, 90% will notify the correct push order, and the remaining 10% will not notify the correct push order. Specifically, when the push order bell for which the correct push order is not notified is won, the same as when the push order special replay (left, middle, right correct answer special replay) is won during the AT period of the present embodiment. , The characters "If you answer correctly ..." and "???" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 to prompt you to guess the pressing order. Then, when the push order of the first stop reel is correct, the push order bell that informs the push order of the correct answer is used to perform the effect on the liquid crystal display 27 when the push order of the first stop reel is correct ("OK". ! ”: The same effect as in FIG. 19A) may be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, whether or not the AT game is allowed in the AT game that is advantageous to the player is determined by the combination lottery means 103 in the game in the AT game non-allowable state that does not allow the AT game. It is determined by the same lottery value as the lottery value used when performing. Further, whether or not to perform the lottery for adding the number of games (whether or not to add) is determined by the lottery value used when the winning combination lottery means 103 performs the winning combination lottery in the game in the AT allowable state. That is, the lottery value for the winning combination lottery, which is generally designed to have high security and is hard to cheat on the main control board 63, is one-to-one with the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103 and whether or not the AT is allowed to win. There is a one-to-one correspondence between whether or not an opportunity for a lottery with the number of games added is obtained. Therefore, it is uniquely determined whether or not the AT is allowed to be won based on the lottery value generated based on the start of the game, and further, whether or not the opportunity of the lottery for adding the number of games is obtained is uniquely determined. It is possible to make it difficult to cheat against. Therefore, it is possible to more efficiently take measures against fraud against AT games by deciding whether or not the AT is allowed to be won by a fair lottery, and by deciding whether or not an opportunity for an additional lottery for the number of games is obtained by a fair lottery. it can.

In addition, the lottery opportunities for the AT permissible lottery and the lottery for adding the number of games are not limited to those described in the above-described embodiment, but may be changed as appropriate, such as when another winning combination group (identification number) is won. Can be done.

Further, the information regarding the notification type transmitted from the command transmission means 113 can be appropriately changed as long as the information can identify the notification type determined by the notification mode determining means 107.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the notification control means 106 is controlled by the main control board 63 (main control means) has been described, but it may be controlled by a device independent of the sub control board 73.

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

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

1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means) ), 27 ... Liquid crystal display (effect execution means), 63 ... Main control board (main control means), 73 ... Sub control board (sub control means), 100 ... Game control means (special game control means), 103 ... Lottery means, 103b ... Lottery value determination determination means (allowable state determination means), 105 ... Stop control means, 110 ... Symbol determination means, 113 ... Command transmission means (transmission means), 200 ... Command reception means (reception means), 201 ... Production content determination means (effect control means), 202 ... Display control means (effect control means), 203 ... Voice control means (effect control means)

Claims (1)

A display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns are provided, and a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped is provided. In a game machine that gives benefits to the player accordingly
The main control means to control the progress of the game,
Sub-control means that controls the effect according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means, and
It is provided with an effect executing means for producing an effect based on the sub-control means.
The main control means
A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery to determine which of a plurality of combinations including a specific combination having different advantages given to the player depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means has been won.
A special game control means for performing a special game for identifiablely notifying an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific combination when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means is elected to the specific combination.
A stop control means for stopping the symbol variably displayed by the display means based on the determination result of the combination lottery means and the operation mode of the stop operation means.
A symbol determination means for determining a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped, and
Allowable state determining means for determining whether or not to allow the special game in the special game non-permissible state in which the special game is not allowed,
The right period determining means for determining the special game duration, which is the period during which the right to play the special game continues,
It is provided with a transmission means for transmitting game information related to control by the main control means to the sub control means.
The sub control means
A receiving means for receiving the game information and
The effect control means for controlling the effect performed by the effect execution means based on the received game information is provided.
The special game control means can perform the special game when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means is won in the specific combination in the game in the special game allowable state and the special game continuation period. And
The specific combination is a combination of determining whether or not the stop operation means has been operated in an advantageous operation mode before all the variable display rows are stopped.
The right period determining means determines whether or not the stop operating means has been operated in an advantageous operation mode at a stage before all the variable display columns are stopped during the special game continuation period. In the case of a lottery result, the stop operation means is operated in an advantageous operation mode in which the symbol combination corresponds to the pre-stop fixed combination lottery result with reference to the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. When it is a combination of symbols, the special game duration can be extended.
The effect executing means is
In the special game, when the stop operation means is operated in an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific combination, the stop operation means is operated in the advantageous operation mode before all the variable display rows are stopped. Execute a correct answer notification effect to notify that the operation has been performed,
In the game that is the result of the pre-stop fixed combination lottery during the special game continuation period, before it is determined whether or not the stop operation means is operated in an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the pre-stop fixed combination lottery result. When the stop operation means is operated in the advantageous operation mode, the extendability notification effect for notifying that the special game continuation period is extended is executed, and the stop operation means is operated in the advantageous operation mode. If this is the case, as an effect of notifying that fact, an effect similar to the correct answer notification effect can be executed before all the variable display columns are stopped.
Among the plurality of combinations, if a player is elected during the special game continuation period, the extension of the special game continuation period is determined by the right period determining means regardless of the operation mode of the stop operation means. There is a role,
The effect executing means is
In the game in which the predetermined combination is won during the special game continuation period, the extension possibility notification effect is executed, and the special game continuation period is extended during the game before all the variable display columns are stopped. A game machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to execute an extended confirmation notification effect that notifies that the confirmation has been made.

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