JP5656190B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a player inserts a game medium, rotates a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, stops, and determines a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stop. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of performing a notification effect including information useful for display, information on a gaming state, and the like.

After the player inserts the game media and rotates a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, the rotated reels are stopped according to the result of the winning lottery, and the combination of symbols displayed at the time of the stop A slot machine that determines a game result is widely used as one of the gaming machines. Among these slot machines, there is a slot machine that can produce effects using images and sounds.
Among slot machines that can perform such effects, the execution frequency of the effects can be changed by performing control based on the selection pattern that reflects the previous game result, A slot machine that has been waiting for a sex and a story has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-142333 A

In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the result of the effect changes according to the previous game result, and therefore the result of the continuous effect cannot be determined in advance.
In addition, in the case where the result of the continuous performance is determined in advance, if a result that the player does not want (for example, a result that impresses the failure) is displayed, the player will have a sense of expectation in the subsequent game. However, since the subsequent progress of the performance becomes monotonous, the player's interest in the performance decreases, and the player's interest in the game may decrease.

  Therefore, the object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and even if the result of continuous production is determined in advance, the player can maintain a sense of expectation, and the content and duration of the production are limited. Even if it changes, a slot machine that can realize smooth progress of the performance without impairing the reliability of the player's performance, increase the interest in the player's performance, and eventually increase the player's interest in the game It is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, as a slot machine according to the present invention, a game in which a game medium is inserted and a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is rotated and stopped is performed once. A slot lottery means for performing a lottery for determining at least one combination or disparity from among a plurality of combinations by lottery processing, and a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols. After the rotation, when a signal based on the reel stop operation of the player is received, the reel control means for controlling the stop of the rotated reel according to the result of the combination lottery, and any combination in the combination lottery When the flag is set, a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning lottery by the reel stop control is displayed on the active line with the flag being set. When it is determined that a prize has been won, a winning process control means for performing a winning process corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won, and when a predetermined requirement is achieved, in the lottery process, the winning combination is determined by the reel stop operation. A notification effect including information useful for displaying a combination of symbols corresponding to the played role on the active line, and an effect based on a result of a lottery process performed over a plurality of games before the start of the notification effect. A notification-time effect execution right that is a right to be implemented, and a non-notification-time effect execution right that is a right to perform an effect based on the result of a lottery process performed over a plurality of games without performing the notification effect. An effect execution right determining means and a separated game period before a predetermined timing before the start of the notification effect in the game period in which the notification effect execution right is determined, or the non-notification effect execution When the first effect lottery process is performed for each game in the game period in which the profit is determined and the first effect lottery process is won, the non-notification-time effect is performed according to the result of the first effect lottery process. The predetermined timing before the start of the notification effect is performed in the game period in which the effect 1 over one or a plurality of games that can be selected when the right is set is performed and the notification-time effect execution right is determined. In the proximity game period later than that, the second effect lottery process is performed, and the effect 2 that is not selected when the setting of the non-notifying effect execution right according to the result of the second effect lottery process is set. And an effect control means for performing an intermediate game period in which the first effect lottery process and the second effect lottery process are not performed between the separated game period and the close game period, During the game period It is possible to consider a slot machine in which the production 1 selected in the first production lottery process ends within the intermediate game period and the production 1 is not performed during the proximity game period.

Here, the game medium is a medium inserted into the slot machine for playing a game, and for example, a coin, a medal, or a chip can be considered. Moreover, as long as this object can be achieved, the product is not limited to an article, and for example, an electromagnetically acting material such as a magnetic card can be applied. In addition, the introduction of the game medium includes a case where the player actually inserts a game medium from a game medium insertion port provided in the slot machine or the like. Using a predetermined number of credited game media is also included.
Here, as the “combination”, in general, a “winning role” for performing a “winning game” for making the game proceed in an advantageous manner for the player and a predetermined number of game media are paid out when winning. A general combination and a “re-playing combination” for “re-playing” in which a game can be re-executed without inserting a game medium are included.

  Here, “winning game” means “winning game” in which when a winning game is won by lottery and a game corresponding to the winning game stops and wins, the game proceeds in a manner advantageous to the player. It is a role that can be performed. Among the winning combinations, there is a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “BB combination”), and this BB combination (sometimes referred to as “1 type BB combination”) is a BB game (one of the winning games) It may be called “1 type BB game”). This BB game can be played continuously until a predetermined winning combination with a high probability reaches a predetermined number of payouts of game media (also referred to as “end number”). It is also possible to set a plurality of BB games. For example, a plurality of BB games having different winning probabilities and setting of the number of ending games can be provided.

  In addition, a middle bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “MB combination”) can be set as a winning combination, and this MB combination (sometimes referred to as “2 type BB combination”) is one of the winning games. It is a role to shift to MB games (sometimes referred to as “2 types of BB games”). In this MB game, a predetermined number of game media to be paid out for a game in which a winning process (sometimes referred to as “CB game”) is performed when a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped, regardless of the result of the winning lottery. This can be done continuously until (the number of finished sheets) is reached. It is possible to set a plurality of MB games, for example, it is possible to provide a plurality of MB games with different end number settings. Furthermore, a single bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “SB combination”) can be set as a winning combination, and this SB combination is a combination that is transferred to an SB game which is one of the winning games. This SB game is a hit game in which only one game is played.

The “general combination” is a combination in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won.
In addition, the “re-game” is a “re-game” that can be re-executed without throwing in game media when the re-game player is selected by lottery and the symbol corresponding to the re-game player stops and wins a prize. "(Also called" replay "). In addition, when a re-gamer wins and wins, a re-game can be performed with the same number of bets as the number of bets in the game before winning the re-gamer (the number of inserted game media), or different bet numbers. You can also play again. In addition, as the specified number of game media that can be inserted in one game, an arbitrary number can be used, and a plurality of types of re-games can be set.
In addition, if the winning probability of the re-game player in the re-game selection high state is a value slightly higher than that of the normal game, an arbitrary probability can be set.

In the “lottery” for determining one combination, for example, it is desirable to generate a random number and determine one winning combination based on the value. Regarding the generation of random numbers, it is conceivable to use a random number generator or to generate them on software using a computer or the like.
The “reel on which the symbol is displayed” includes a reel that is physically rotated and stopped by a motor or the like, and a reel on the image that is displayed on the display device and is rotated and stopped on the image. It is. The “reel control means” performs stop control of the rotating reels when receiving a stop signal transmitted based on the player's stop operation. In this case, it is possible to set the rotation of all the reels to be stopped by one stop operation, or to set only the reels that have been operated to stop based on the operation corresponding to each reel. Is possible.

“The corresponding combination of symbols is displayed on the active line” means, for example, that a symbol determined corresponding to a combination for each reel stops on a predetermined effective line, and a predetermined symbol is It means to be aligned. In this case, a case where a symbol to be stopped is defined for all reels is included, and a case where a symbol to be stopped for some reels is also included. The symbols to be stopped can be set to the same symbol for all reels, or different symbols can be set for each reel.
Conversely, “corresponding symbol combination is not displayed on the active line” means that the requirement for corresponding to the above “corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line” is not satisfied. To do. Therefore, for example, even if the symbols to be stopped on some of the required reels do not stop on a predetermined effective line, they are “not displayed”. Of course, even when the symbols that should be stopped on all the required reels do not stop on a predetermined effective line, they are “not displayed”.

“Achieving the prescribed requirements” includes, for example, winning a specific role in the role lottery, displaying a corresponding symbol after winning a specific role in the role lottery, and accompanying the result of the role lottery It can be mentioned that a predetermined symbol is not displayed, but is not limited thereto.
For example, when “reel stop control is performed in a predetermined reel stop order” in the “notification effect including information useful for displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the role lottery on the active line” When a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed, an effect that notifies the predetermined reel stop order can be considered, and when a reel stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing, it corresponds to the winning combination in the winning lottery When the selected symbol is displayed, an effect of notifying the player of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is also conceivable. In addition, an effect of informing other arbitrary information can be considered.

  Regarding the separation game period before the predetermined timing before the start of the notification effect, the proximity game period after the predetermined timing before the start of the notification effect, and the intermediate game period between the separation game period and the proximity game period For example, when the predetermined timing is the timing before the N game from the timing when the notification effect is started, the separation game period is the period between the start of the notification effect and the time before N + 1 to N + 1 + M game, and the proximity game period is notified The period between the start of N-2 and before the N-2 game, and the intermediate game period can be the period between the start of the notification effect and before the N-1 to N games, but other arbitrary timing and period should be determined Can do.

  In the present embodiment, the notification effect and the notification effect are not implemented, and the notification effect is the right to execute the notification based on the result of the lottery process performed over a plurality of games before the notification effect is started. There is a non-notification effect execution right that is a right to perform an effect based on the results of lottery processing performed over a plurality of games, and the effect 1 that can be selected when this non-notification effect execution right is set And there is an effect 2 that is not selected when the setting of the non-notification-time effect execution right is set.

  In the present embodiment, even when the performance 1 that can be selected when the non-notification-time effect execution right is set in the separated game period, the non-notification-time effect execution right is set in the subsequent proximity game period. Since there is a case where the production 2 that is not selected is performed when the game is set, the player's sense of expectation for the notification production can be effectively maintained.

  In this embodiment, there is an intermediate game period in which the first effect lottery process and the second effect lottery process are not performed, and the effect 1 selected in the first effect lottery process in the separated game period ends within the intermediate game period. Thus, the production 1 is not performed during the proximity game period. Therefore, even if various effects with different implementation periods are selected in the first effect lottery process by such a control process, it is always possible to obtain a consistent effect corresponding to the implementation or non-implementation of the notification effect. Therefore, it can be expected that the reliability and interest in the player's performance will increase, and the player's interest in the game will increase.

  The slot machine according to the present invention is further selected in the first effect lottery process according to the number of remaining games until the intermediate game period starts in the first effect lottery process in the pre-separation game period. It is conceivable that the maximum number of games played for the production 1 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of games to be performed for the production 1 selected in the first production lottery process is determined according to the number of games remaining until the intermediate game period is started. It is possible to prevent the effect 1 selected in the first effect lottery process from ending within the intermediate game period and the effect 1 from being performed during the proximity game period.

  Further, as the slot machine according to the present invention, the effect 1 progresses over a plurality of games, and finally has contents indicating defeat or failure, and the effect 2 progresses over a plurality of games. However, it is conceivable that the content will ultimately indicate victory or success.

  In the present embodiment, the production 1 that can be selected when the non-notification-time effect execution right is set has the content indicating the defeat or failure in the end, and the non-notification-time effect execution right setting is set. Since the production 2 that is not selected in the event of having the content that ultimately indicates victory or success, there can be realized a consistent production corresponding to the implementation or non-implementation of the announcement production, so the reliability of the player's production is reliable. As a result, it can be expected that the player's interest in games will increase.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, the first effect lottery process is not performed when an effect other than the effect 1 and the effect 2 and a continuous effect that progresses over a plurality of games is being performed. It is possible.

  In this embodiment, when a continuous performance that progresses over a plurality of games is being performed, the first performance lottery process is not performed, and therefore, the progress of this continuous performance is not hindered. Can be expected to raise and sustain interest in

  In the slot machine according to the present invention, when the game period for which the notification-time effect execution right is determined is longer than a period obtained by adding the proximity game period and the intermediate game period, After performing the first effect lottery process, the second effect lottery process in the proximity game period is performed, and the game period in which the notification-time effect execution right is determined is a length within the proximity game period. It is conceivable that the second effect lottery process in the proximity game period is performed without performing the first effect lottery process.

  In the present embodiment, when the notification-time effect execution right is determined and the game period is longer than the period obtained by adding the close game period and the intermediate game period, the first effect lottery in the separated game period After performing the process, the second effect lottery process in the proximity game period is performed. On the other hand, if the length is within the proximity game period, the second effect lottery process is not performed and the second effect lottery process is not performed. A production lottery process is performed.

  In other words, when the game period is sufficiently long, after the performance 1 that can be selected when the non-notification effect execution right is set, the non-notification effect execution right is set. When the non-selected effect 2 is performed and the game period is short, the non-notifying effect performing right is set without performing the effect 1 that can be selected when the non-notifying effect performing right is set. Since the production 2 that is not selected at the time of the game is performed, an appropriate production according to the game period can be implemented, and the player's interest in the production is increased, and further, the player's interest in the game is increased. Can be expected.

According to the above-described invention, even when the performance 1 that can be selected when the non-notification-time effect execution right is set in the separated game period, the non-notification-time effect execution right is performed in the subsequent proximity game period. Since there is a case where the production 2 that is not selected is performed when the setting is set, the player's sense of expectation for the notification production can be effectively maintained.
Furthermore, the production 1 selected in the first production lottery process in the separation game period ends within the intermediate game period, and the production 1 is not performed during the proximity game period. Even if various productions 1 with different implementation periods are selected, it is always possible to implement a consistent production corresponding to the implementation or non-implementation of the notification production at an appropriate timing, so the reliability of the player's production It can be expected that the interest in the game will be increased.

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing functions of controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. 3 is a flowchart showing a main routine for controlling the progress of a game executed in the main control circuit 100. It is a flowchart which shows the part lottery process subroutine which shows the part lottery process and the flag-on process implemented subsequently, and is a flowchart which mainly shows a part lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the part lottery process subroutine which shows the part lottery process and the flag-on process implemented subsequently, and is a flowchart mainly showing a flag-on process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing subroutine at the time of RT operation | movement which is a part of control process of a role lottery processing subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the reel fluctuation | variation and stop subroutine which perform control for rotation and a stop of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine which shows the control processing after the design of a reel stops. It is a flowchart which shows the process subroutine during RB game which is a part of control process of a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the BB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows a winning combination determination processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the winning determination, flag off processing subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the winning prize winning subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the winning prize winning subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine at the time of a re-game winning combination which is a part of control process of the process subroutine at the time of winning combination. It is a flowchart which shows the spilling eyes determination subroutine which is a part of control process of the process subroutine at the time of winning selection. It is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of a game state. It is a figure which shows the Example of a lottery table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT1 action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT2 action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT3 action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT4 action | operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general (non-RT and non-bonus) game general lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of the symbol correspondence table | surface of general roles 3A-3D. It is a figure which shows the symbol corresponding | compatible table | surface of re-game players A-G. It is a figure which shows the reel stop mode according to the combination of the general combination 3A-3D won by the combination lottery. It is a figure which shows the Example of reel symbol arrangement | positioning. It is a flowchart which shows the RB production start subroutine implemented with a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control subroutine during RB implemented with a sub-control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the RB point lottery subroutine which is a part of control processing of the production control subroutine during RB. It is a flowchart which shows the point revival lottery subroutine which is a part of control process of the production control subroutine during RB. It is a flowchart which shows the cancellation lottery subroutine which is a part of control process of the production control subroutine during RB. It is a flowchart which shows the RB production | presentation completion subroutine implemented with a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the navigation control subroutine in RB implemented with a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting image display subroutine implemented with a subcontrol circuit. It is a schematic diagram which shows the content of the normal pushing order game. It is a schematic diagram which shows the content of the normal pushing order game at the time of navigation. In this invention, it is a schematic diagram which shows the content of the push order game at the time of winning a point revival lottery. It is a figure which shows the Example of the RB point lottery table for push order. It is a figure which shows the Example of the RB point lottery table for non-push order. It is a figure which shows the Example of a point revival lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of the RB point lottery table at the time of a resurrection. It is a figure which shows the Example of a cancellation lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of a notification game number (NAT) lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of a navigation production | presentation lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the set number setting subroutine implemented with a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control subroutine implemented with a sub-control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the counter setting subroutine implemented with a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the precursor effect control subroutine implemented with a sub-control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting effect control subroutine implemented with a subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the Example of a notification set number lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of an immediate knowledge set number lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the precursor and fake production | presentation lottery subroutine implemented with a sub-control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation lottery / execution control subroutine implemented with a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the scenario generation | occurrence | production lottery subroutine which is a part of control process of an effect lottery / execution control subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows this pre-sign lottery subroutine which is a part of control process of an effect lottery / execution control subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the same system lottery subroutine which is a part of control process of an effect lottery / execution control subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the fake effect execution subroutine which is a part of control process of an effect lottery / execution control subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows this present sign production execution subroutine which is a part of control processing of a production lottery / execution control subroutine. It is a figure which shows the Example of a scenario generation | occurrence | production lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of a fake production | presentation lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of the same system generation | occurrence | production lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of the same system | strain effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example (the 1) of this sign production | presentation lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example (the 2) of this sign production | presentation lottery table.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
An appearance of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. In the figure, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. Three display windows 22 </ b> L, 22 </ b> C, and 22 </ b> R that are vertically long in the vertical direction are formed substantially at the center of the front panel 20.

Inside the casing of the slot machine 10, three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotatably provided. Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a pattern is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. On this reel tape, for example, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. The arrangement of these symbols differs for each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. The specific symbol arrangement of each reel will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.
Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is visible through the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R described above. When the reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols of one reel can be visually recognized in one display window. For this reason, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from all three display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.
As will be described later, each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is rotationally driven by a motor (not shown), and is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R in each display window 22L, 22C, and 22R. The symbol moves from top to bottom.

Five winning lines are defined in front of these three display windows 22L, 22C and 22R. These five winning lines are composed of three horizontal winning lines (center L1, upper and lower L2A, L2B) and two diagonal winning lines (diagonally downward L3A, obliquely upward L3B). . At the left end of these pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B, effective line display units (bet number display means) 24a to 24e are provided. These valid line display units 24a to 24e display a winning line (hereinafter referred to as a valid line) that has become valid according to the number of gaming media (in this embodiment, medals are used) for which betting has been made. To do. In the present embodiment, the number of gaming media (the number of bets) to be betted is set to “3”, “2”, “1”, “2” in order from the top in each active line display unit 24a to 24e. ”,“ 3 ”, and the role of displaying the number of bets as well as the winning line.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 26, the lower horizontal pay line L2B is not set.

A substantially horizontal operation panel unit 30 is provided below the front panel 20 described above. On the left side of the operation panel 30, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a 3-bet switch 36 are disposed. In addition, a game medium insertion port 38 into which a game medium can be inserted is provided on the right side of the operation panel unit 30.
When a game medium is inserted from the game medium insertion port 38, a game medium counter (not shown) counts the number of game media. When a predetermined number or more of game media are inserted from the game medium insertion port 38, the specified number or more of the number of credits is stored in the RAM 110, which will be described later, and the credit number is displayed on the credit number display unit 53. It has become.
The 1-bet switch 32 is a switch for setting a game bet on only one of the credits. The 2-bet switch 34 is a switch for targeting only two of the credits for game betting. The 3-bet switch 36 is a switch for making three medals out of the number of credits a game bet.

  Further, an image display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the casing of the slot machine 10. The image display device 70 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display panel, and any other display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game.

A start switch (start lever) 50 is tiltably provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30, and three reel stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R are provided in the center of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30. Is provided. The reel stop switch 52L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the reel stop switch 52C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the reel stop switch 52R corresponds to the right reel 40R.
When the player tilts the start switch 50, the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. When the rotation speeds of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reach a constant speed, the player's operation of the reel stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R becomes effective.
When the player pushes the reel stop switch 52L, the left reel 40L stops. When the reel stop switch 52C is pushed, the middle reel 40C stops. When the reel stop switch 52R is pushed, the right reel 40R stops.
When each reel 40L, 40C or 40R is stopped, stop control is performed so that the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C or 40R stop at the positions of the three vertical frames visible in the display windows 22L, C and R described above. ing.

On the lower right side of the casing of the slot machine 10 is a sound output from a speaker (not shown) housed in the casing (corresponding to a speaker 64 shown in FIG. 4 described later) to the outside of the casing. A sound transmission hole 60 is provided. A game medium payout port 62 is provided at a central portion below the casing of the slot machine 10. When each reel 40L, 40C or 40R is stopped and the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line is a predetermined combination, that is, a combination of symbols constituting a combination, according to this combination A predetermined number of game media are paid out from the game media payout port 62, or a hit game or re-game as shown below is performed to give a predetermined privilege to the player.
As described above, the game in the slot machine 10 is such that a game result is determined by a combination of symbols of the plurality of reels 40L, 40C, or 40R stopped. This game is performed every time the player tilts the start switch 50, and the process from the start of rotation to the stop of rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, or 40R can be repeated as one unit of game. .

  Examples of the types of combinations described above include types such as winning combinations, general combinations, and re-playing combinations. The winning combination is a combination in which when a winning combination is won by lottery and when a winning combination is awarded according to the winning combination, a winning game that allows the player to advance the game advantageously can be performed. Further, the general combination is a combination of paying out a predetermined number of game media when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won. It should be noted that the general combination includes a so-called single combination in which the payout number of game media is one. In addition, when a re-gamer wins a re-game player by lottery and wins all the symbols according to the re-game player, a re-game (also referred to as replay) is performed without newly inserting a game medium. It is a role that can.

  In addition, for example, when a predetermined symbol is displayed by the reel stop operation, the RT operation state (regame selection high state) in which the probability that the regame player is won by the combination lottery means is set to a higher value than the normal game is set. It is also possible to give the player a privilege to carry out. As this predetermined symbol, not only the symbol constituting the above-mentioned role but also the symbol (so-called spilled eye) displayed when the symbol corresponding to the winning role cannot be stopped. It may be one of the symbols displayed in the case of a shift in the role lottery.

The winning combination includes a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as a BB combination). The BB role is a role that shifts to a BB game that is one of the winning games, and this BB game is a game in which a predetermined role is won with a high probability until a predetermined number of game media payouts is reached. It can be done continuously. It is also possible to set a plurality of BB games. For example, a plurality of BB games having different winning probabilities and setting of the number of ending games can be provided.
Further, as a winning combination, a middle bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as MB combination) or a single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB combination) can be set. The MB combination (sometimes referred to as “two-type BB combination”) is a combination to be transferred to an MB game (which may be referred to as “two-type BB combination”), which is one of the winning games. Regardless of the result of the winning lottery, a game in which a winning process (sometimes referred to as a CB game) is performed when a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped until a predetermined number of game media payouts is reached. Can be done. The SB combination is a combination to shift to SB game which is one of the winning games, and this SB game is a winning game in which only one game is performed.

<Description of control means>
Control means for controlling the slot machine 10 includes a main control circuit 100 and a sub-control circuit 200. Here, a block diagram of the main control circuit 100 is shown in FIG. 2, and a block diagram of the sub-control circuit 200 electrically connected thereto is shown in FIG.
The start switch 50 described above is connected to the interface circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the interface circuit 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The reel rotation start signal issued from the start switch 50 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The input / output bus 104 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 106. The reel rotation start signal described above constitutes one of “operation signals”.

The interface circuit 102 is also connected to reel stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a maximum bet switch 36. Signals generated from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. A signal issued from the reel stop switch 52L, 52C or 52R described above also constitutes an operation signal.
A ROM (read only memory) 108 and a RAM (random access memory) 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the entire flow of the slot machine and initial data for executing the control program. The RAM 110 can temporarily store flags and variable values used in the control program described above.

A random number generator 112 for generating random numbers is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power). Note that a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.
A motor drive circuit 114 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The motor driving circuit 114 is connected to stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R that rotationally drive each of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R is provided inside the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are the rotation centers of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. It is attached to stepping motors 80L, 80C and 80R.

A drive control command issued from the CPU 106 is converted into a drive signal by the motor drive circuit 114, and the drive signal is supplied to the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R. The drive control command includes a rotation speed command, and performs rotation control and stop control of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, and also performs rotation speed control.
As described above, the CPU 106 controls the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, thereby performing the rotation control and stop control of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the rotation speed.

  Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position of each reel. The rotation angle position sensor is a reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116. It is connected to the. When a signal indicating the rotation angle position of each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is generated from the rotation angle position sensor, the signal is supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116, converted into a predetermined signal, and then input / output bus 104. To be supplied. The CPU 106 calculates a symbol number from the supplied rotation angle position, and identifies a symbol displayed in each of the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

Further, a connection line 118 is also connected to the interface circuit 102. The main control circuit 100 is electrically connected to a sub control circuit 200 described later by the connection line 118. A block diagram showing the sub control circuit 200 is shown in FIG.
The connection line 118 described above is connected to the interface circuit 202 of the sub-control circuit 200, and the interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204. A signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 202 and then supplied to the input / output bus 204. The input / output bus 204 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 206.

A ROM (Read Only Memory) 208 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores a control program for controlling the lamp driving circuit 218, the display driving circuit 220, and the speaker driving circuit 222, which will be described later, and initial data for executing the control program. The ROM 208 also stores various image data to be displayed on the display device 70 and audio data to be emitted from the speaker 64.
A lamp drive circuit 218 for driving each display lamp 124 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 issues a drive command to the lamp drive circuit 218 in accordance with the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100, and lights up the display lamp 124 in response to the drive command.

In addition, a display drive circuit 220 that drives the display device 70 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads image data, character data, and the like stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the display drive circuit 220. By doing so, various image data and character data are displayed on the display device 70 as images.
Further, a speaker drive circuit 222 for driving the speaker 64 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads out audio data stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the speaker drive circuit 222. By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 64.

(Explanation of functional block diagram)
Next, a functional block diagram of control of the slot machine 10 is shown in FIG.
As a control circuit, the main control circuit 100 and the sub-control circuit 200 are electrically connected, and the operation means 300 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 100, and is provided in each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. The motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are electrically connected. A display device 70, a display lamp 124, and a speaker 64 are electrically connected to the sub control circuit 200.
The three reel stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R constitute a stop operation means 310, and the stop operation means 310, the start switch 50, and the bet switches 32, 34 and 36 constitute an operation means 300. The operation means 300 is not limited to a switch, and any means can be applied as long as it generates an operation signal based on an operation using the player's limbs.

<Description of Main Control Circuit 100>
The main control circuit 100 includes a role lottery means 410, a reel control means 440, a winning process control means 450, a re-game control means 460, and a special game state control means 470.
The role lottery means 410 performs a lottery of a winning combination (winning combination, general winning combination, re-playing combination, etc.) by a combination lottery process. The role lottery means 410 includes, for example, a random number generator 112 (hard random number, etc.) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means 420 that extracts a random number generated by the random number generator 112, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means 420. And random number determination means 430 for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination. The control processing by the role lottery means 410 is shown in the role lottery processing subroutine (see FIGS. 6 to 8).

  The reel control means 440 controls the motors 80L, 80C, 80R by receiving the reel rotation start signal transmitted from the start switch 50, rotates the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and the reel stop switch Based on the reel stop rising signal transmitted at the start of the operation of 52L, 52C, 52R or the reel stop falling signal transmitted at the end of the operation, control related to the reel operation for stopping the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is performed. In the stop control, a symbol combination control is performed to prevent or prevent the stop symbols from being aligned according to the winning combination. The control processing by the reel control means 440 as described above is shown in the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (see FIG. 9).

When the winning process control means 450 determines that a winning combination or a general combination is won in the winning lottery process, and the winning symbols relating to the stopped symbols determine that all the symbols corresponding to each winning combination have won. A control is performed to carry out a winning game that is advantageous to the player and payout of a predetermined number of game media.
When the re-game control means 460 determines that the symbols corresponding to the re-gamer have been prepared by the winning symbol determination regarding the symbol that has been won by the re-game player in the lottery process, the next game medium is not inserted. Control for playing a game is performed. The control processing by the winning process control means 450 and the replay control means 460 is shown in a winning determination / flag off process subroutine (see FIGS. 10 to 16) described later.

When the start requirement is reached, the special game state control means 470 changes to a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game for the player, and after changing to the special game state, the special game state control means 470 A control process for ending the state is performed. Here, as the special game state, it is useful to display a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery by the reel stop operation by winning game (for example, RB, BB, MB game), RT (replay time) operating state, and reel stop operation. A gaming state (so-called AT) in which a notification effect including various information is performed is included. In the case of a so-called AT, the gaming state can be substantially controlled by the sub control circuit by controlling the notification effect by the sub control circuit.
In the RT operation state, the winning probability of the re-gamer is not limited to the case where it is higher than that of the normal game, and may be the same as that of the normal game or lower than that of the normal game.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub-control circuit 200 includes an image control unit 510, an audio control unit 520, a ramp control unit 530, an effect control unit 540, a point game execution unit 550, a privilege granting unit 555, a point compensation unit 560, a point compensation lottery cancellation unit 565, A notification effect determining means 570 and an effect execution right determining means 575 are provided. The image control means 510 can control the display drive circuit 220 based on the image data received from the effect control means 540 and the like to display a predetermined effect image on the display device 70. The display device 70, the display drive circuit 220, and the image control means 510 may be referred to as image display means.

In addition, the lamp control unit 520 can control the lamp driving circuit 218 based on the lamp lighting data received from the effect control unit 540 or the like to light the predetermined display lamp 124. Further, the audio control unit 530 can control the speaker drive circuit 222 based on the audio data received from the effect control unit 540 and the like, and can emit predetermined audio from the speaker 64.
The effect control means 540 transmits a control signal including effect data to the image control means 510, the lamp control means 520, and the sound control means 530 described above, and performs control processing for implementing a predetermined effect. The predetermined effects include a notification effect including information useful for displaying a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the character lottery by the reel stop operation, and a precursor effect performed before starting the notification effect.

The point game execution means 550 is a control means for executing a point game that gives a predetermined point when a predetermined requirement is satisfied. The privilege granting unit 555 performs a control process for giving a privilege corresponding to the total value of points awarded in a point game over a plurality of games. When there is an unachieved game in which points are not awarded or fewer points than the predetermined point are awarded, the point compensation means 560 achieves a predetermined requirement in a subsequent game during the point game implementation period, Control processing for compensating the points so as to be the total value when it is assumed that predetermined points are given in step (b) is performed.
The point compensation lottery canceling means 575 performs a cancellation lottery process when a predetermined requirement is reached, and when winning in the cancellation lottery process, the point compensation lottery by the point compensation means in subsequent games during the point game implementation period. Point compensation lottery cancellation processing is performed so as not to execute the processing.

The notification effect determining means 570 determines the number of notification sets in which the execution of the notification effect in the game period after the end of the special game state and before the start of the next special game state is set according to the result generated by the role lottery. The control process is performed.
The effect execution right determining means 575 is a right to execute a notification effect and an effect based on the result of the lottery process performed over a plurality of games before the start of the notification effect in the lottery process when a predetermined requirement is achieved. A control process for determining a certain notification-time effect execution right and a non-notification-time effect execution right that is a right to perform an effect based on the result of a lottery process performed over a plurality of games is performed.

(Description of control processing)
Hereinafter, various controls performed by the above-described control unit will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.
FIG. 5 shows a main routine of control processing performed by the main control circuit 100. 6 to 16 show subroutines that are control processes performed in this main routine.
6 to 8 show a role lottery processing subroutine for performing a role lottery performed by the role lottery means 410 and a flag-on process performed following the role lottery. FIG. 9 shows a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine in which the reel control means 440 performs control for rotation and stop of the reel. FIG. 10 shows a winning determination / flagging process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine.

  FIG. 11 shows an RB gaming process subroutine which is a part of the control process of the winning determination / flagging process subroutine, and FIG. 12 shows a BB game process which is a part of the control process of the winning determination / flagging process subroutine. FIG. 13 shows a winning combination processing subroutine which is a part of the control process of the winning determination / flagging process subroutine. FIG. 14 shows a winning combination winning subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the winning combination processing subroutine, and FIG. 15 shows a replay winning combination subroutine which is a part of the controlling process of the winning combination processing subroutine. FIG. 16 shows a spilled eye determination subroutine which is a part of the control process of the winning combination processing subroutine.

FIG. 28 to FIG. 35 show respective flowcharts for performing control processing for performing effects in the sub control circuit 200 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100.
FIGS. 46 to 50 and FIGS. 53 to 59 show flowcharts corresponding to other embodiments of the slot machine according to the present invention.
In the control process described below, the slot machine 10 is activated in advance, and variables used in the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 described above are initialized to predetermined values and are in steady operation. Shall.

<Description of main routine>
First, the control process of the main routine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this main routine, a control process when a game is performed once, in which one step from when a player inserts a game medium until a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols is rotated and stopped is performed once. Indicates.
First, it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter NRP is greater than 0 (step S10). Here, the NRP is a parameter that determines whether or not to replay, and is set so that replay is performed when it is larger than 0, and replay is not performed when it is 0 or less. Further, as shown in step S620 of FIG. 15, when a re-game player is won in the winning lottery and the symbol corresponding to the winning player stops and wins, 1 is input as the value of NRP. .

If it is determined in step S10 that the value of NRP is 0 or less (NO), it is determined that no replay is performed, and then it is determined whether or not a game medium is inserted (step S10). S12). If it is determined in this determination that a game medium has been inserted (YES), the process proceeds to step S18, and the inserted number counted by the game medium counter installed below the game medium insertion port 38 is detected as a bet number. To do. However, when the number of game media exceeding the specified number (three in this embodiment) is inserted, the game media exceeding the specified number is stored in the RAM 110 as the number of credits.
If it is determined in step S12 that no game medium is inserted (NO), it is next determined whether or not there is a credited game medium (step S14). If it is determined in this determination that there is no credited game medium (NO), the process returns to step S12 again, and the determination processes in steps S12 and S14 are repeatedly executed.

  If it is determined in step S14 that there is a credited game medium (YES), it is next determined whether or not a bet operation signal has been received (step S16). This bet operation signal is transmitted when the player operates any one of the bet switches 32, 34 and 36. If it is determined in this determination that the bet operation signal has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S12 again, and the determination processing from step S12 to step S16 is repeatedly executed. If it is determined in step S16 that a bet signal has been received (YES), the number of bets is detected from the received bet operation signal (step S18). In either case of inserting a game medium or using a credited game medium, the detected bet number is stored in the RAM 110 as a new bet number, and when using a credited game medium, A process of subtracting the number of credits of the game medium by the number of detected bets is performed (step S20). Then, the process proceeds to a role lottery process subroutine (step S24).

  If it is determined in step S10 that the value of NRP is larger than 0 (YES) and it is determined that the player is in the replaying state, 0 is input to the value of NRP to cancel the replaying state (step S22). A re-game control process is performed in which the process from S12 to step S20 is not performed, and the process proceeds to a combination lottery process subroutine (step S24). That is, when it is determined that the game is in the re-gaming state, the game can be performed without newly inserting a game medium or consuming the credited game medium. In this embodiment, the bet number in the re-game is controlled so as to set the same bet number as the bet in the previous game. However, a bet number different from the bet number in the previous game is set. It is also possible to perform control.

In the combination lottery processing subroutine of step S24, combination lottery is performed by the combination lottery means 410, and a flag-on process for turning on the BB flag, the replay flag, and the general combination flag is performed according to the winning combination. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
Subsequent to the combination lottery processing subroutine (step S24), based on the result of the combination lottery, the reel variation and stop subroutine (step S26) performs control processing relating to the movement of the reels that are stopped after the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotated. ) Is performed. This reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is performed by the reel control means 440, and details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Next, after the reels are stopped by the reel change and stop subroutine, a winning symbol determination is performed, and a flag-off process is performed based on the determination result, and an RT operation state (re-game selection high state) is set. A winning determination / flagoff process subroutine (step S28) for performing RT setting processing is performed. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
Then, a payout process (step S30) for paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the winning game based on the winning lottery and winning symbol determination is performed. In the payout process, it is possible to actually pay out the game media from the game media payout outlet 62, or to credit a predetermined number of game media instead of paying out.
Next, game state information is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S32). One game is completed by the above control process. By repeating the control process shown in this main routine, the player can play a plurality of times.

<Description of the game state flow>
Next, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 17, an outline of the flow of the gaming state that proceeds by the control process shown below will be described.
In this embodiment, when the general combination 3 (specifically, any combination of the general combinations 3A to 3E) is won in the combination lottery and the “disadvantaged symbol” is displayed, the gaming state is changed to the normal game or RT2 The game in the operating state is shifted to the game in the RT1 operating state. Here, the general combination 3 includes general combinations 3A to 3E, and there is a possibility that a combination of combinations as shown in FIG. As is clear from FIG. 34 (b), when winning the general combination 3 in the combination lottery, the combination of the combination including the general combination 3A is always selected, and each of the general combinations 3A to 3E shown in FIG. When the reels are stopped in the order corresponding to the combination, the symbol bell is displayed at the center position among the three vertical positions on the middle reel. On the other hand, when the reels are not stopped in the order corresponding to each combination of the general roles 3A to 3E, the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position among the three vertical positions. In other words, if the reel stop operation is not performed in the correct order, the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position of the three vertical positions on the middle reel. In the case where “unfavorable symbol” is displayed, the reels are stopped in the order corresponding to the combinations of the general roles 3A to 3E, and the game medium is compared with the case where “profit symbol” is displayed. The number of payouts has decreased.

  In FIG. 17, in a normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game that is neither an RT operation state nor an RB or BB operation state, in the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game general lottery table used in the role lottery (Refer to FIG. 23), combinations of 10 re-game players A to G with symbol numbers 10 to 19 are set, and the probability that any of the re-game players A to G will win in the role lottery is about 1/7. .3.

  More specifically, when the winning probabilities of the combination of symbols 14 to 19 are each 1/60 and the reel stop order (pushing order) as shown in FIG. B wins, and when the reel stop order (pushing order) is incorrect, the re-gamer A or D wins.

At this time, the combination of symbol numbers 14 to 19 is won in the role lottery, the reel stop operation is performed in the correct reel stop order (pushing order), and the symbol replay / replay bell (representing the game player B) 25) is displayed, the game state is changed from the normal game to the game in the RT2 operation state (see step S604 in FIG. 15).
On the other hand, in normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) games, if a combination of symbols 14 to 19 is won in the winning lottery, the reel stopping operation is not performed in the correct reel stopping order (pushing order). When the symbol replay / replay / replay (see FIG. 25) corresponding to the replaying player A or the symbol bell cherry bell (see FIG. 25) corresponding to the replaying player D is displayed, normal (non-RT, Non-RB, non-BB) gaming state is maintained.

  In the RT2 operating state, in the RT2 operating lottery table used in the role lottery (see FIG. 20), combinations of 12 replaying players A to G with symbol numbers 10 to 21 are set. The probability that any one of A to G is won is about 1 / 1.62, which is higher than the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game and lower than the RT3 operating state described later.

  More specifically, if the winning probabilities of the combinations of the combinations of symbols 11 to 16 are 1/30 and the reel stop order (pushing order) as shown in FIG. C wins, and when the reel stop order (pushing order) is incorrect, the re-game player D wins. When the winning probabilities of the symbol numbers 17 to 21 are each 1/12, and the reel stop order (pushing order) as shown in FIG. 20 is correctly answered, the re-game player B wins, When the reel stop order (push order) is incorrect, the re-game player D wins a prize.

  At this time, the combination of symbol numbers 11 to 16 is won in the symbol lottery, the reel stop operation is performed in the correct reel stop order (pushing order), and the symbol replay / replay / cherry corresponding to the replay player C (FIG. 25). When (see) is displayed, the gaming state is shifted from the RT2 operating state to the RT3 operating state which is a more advantageous gaming state for the player (see step S612 in FIG. 15). On the other hand, in the RT2 operating state, the combination of symbols 11 to 16 is won in the symbol lottery, but the symbol bell corresponding to the re-game character D is not performed in the correct reel stop order (pushing order). When Cherry Bell (see FIG. 25) is displayed, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 operating state to the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) gaming state (see step S614 in FIG. 15).

In addition, the combination of symbol numbers 17 to 21 is won in the symbol lottery, and the symbol replay / replay bell corresponding to the re-playing symbol B is performed by performing the reel stop operation in the correct reel stop order (pushing order) (see FIG. 25). ) Is displayed, the RT2 operating state is maintained. On the other hand, in the RT2 operation state, the combination of symbols 17 to 21 is won in the symbol lottery, but the symbol bell corresponding to the re-game character D is not performed in the correct reel stop order (pushing order). When Cherry Bell (see FIG. 25) is displayed, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 operating state to the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) gaming state (see step S614 in FIG. 15).
Also, in the RT2 operating state, when the SB role is won in the role lottery and the corresponding symbol does not stop and the so-called spilled symbol Bell Cherry Replay is displayed, the gaming state is changed from the RT2 operating state to Transition is made to a normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) gaming state (see step S614 in FIG. 15).

In the RT3 operating state, the probability that any of the re-players A to G will win is about 1 / 1.33, which is higher than the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game and the RT2 operating state (probability 1 / 2), which is a more advantageous gaming state for the player (see FIG. 21).
When 50 games are digested in the RT3 operating state, the RT3 operating state ends, and the game moves to a normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game (see step S108 in FIG. 8). Also, in the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) gaming state, RT2 operating state, RT3 operating state, when the winning flag is set in the winning lottery and the winning flag is set, it corresponds to the inside The operation is shifted to the RT4 operating state (see step S78 in FIG. 7).
However, unlike the above-mentioned normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) games and games in the RT2 operation state, in the game in the RT3 operation state, even if the re-players B, C, D, etc. win, Will not enter the game state.

In the RT4 operating state, the probability that any of the re-game players A to G will win in the role lottery is about 1 / 3.55, which is higher than the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game, and RT2, RT3 It is lower than the operating state (see FIG. 22). In a game in the RT4 operating state, when the RB combination or BB combination in which the flag is on wins, the RT4 operating state is canceled and the RB game or the BB game is entered (see step S556 in FIG. 14).
In the RB and BB games, the winning probability of the general role 3 in the role lottery (specifically, the probability of winning any of the general roles 3A to 3D) is very high (probability 1 / 1.86). The game proceeds in the most advantageous manner for the player. When the RB and BB games are finished, the process proceeds to RT1 operation (see step S308 in FIG. 11 and step S414 in FIG. 12).

  In the RT1 operating state, the probability that any of the re-game players A to G wins in the role lottery is the same as that of the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game (1 / 7.3). In the RT1 operating state, when a winning flag is set by winning the RB or BB in the winning lottery, the RT4 operating state corresponding to the inside is entered in the same manner as described above (see step S78 in FIG. 7). . Also, in a game in the RT1 operation state, when the SB role is won in the role lottery and the corresponding symbol does not stop and the so-called spilled symbol Bell Cherry Replay is displayed, the gaming state is changed from the RT1 operation state. Transition to the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) gaming state (see step S644 in FIG. 16).

Although not shown, it is possible to set an RT operation state that is performed when the SB game state is activated.
Each control process for realizing the above-described game flow will be described below along the flow of the main subroutine.

<Role lottery processing subroutine>
Next, the combination lottery processing subroutine performed in step S24 of the main routine will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, it is determined whether a start switch ON signal has been received (step S40). This start switch ON signal is a signal transmitted by the operation means 300 when the player operates the start switch 50. Based on the reception of this signal, a reel rotation start signal is transmitted to the reel control means 440. Thus, the reel control means 440 performs control to start the reel rotation (see step S164 in FIG. 9).

If it is determined in this determination that the start switch ON signal has not been received (NO), the determination processing in step S40 is repeated. In other words, the player waits for the game to start until the player operates the start switch 50.
If it is determined in step S40 that the start switch ON signal has been received (YES), a game start signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S41), and the process proceeds to step S42. Here, the game start signal transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S41 is used in the subroutine control process executed in the sub-control circuit 200 (FIGS. 29, 30, 35, 46, 47, and 47). 53, FIG. 54).

  Next, in step S42, it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter NRB is greater than 0 (step S42). Here, the NRB is a parameter that determines whether or not to execute the RB game. If it is determined that the NRB value is greater than 0 (YES), the bonus operation general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S44), and the process proceeds to step S62.

Here, FIG. 18 shows an example of the bonus operation lottery table. The bonus operation lottery table is a lottery table used not only for RB games but also for BB games and SB games. However, different lottery tables can be used in RB games, BB games, and SB games.
In the bonus operation lottery table, a general combination 1 of symbol number 1, a general combination 2 of symbol number 2, a general combination 3 of symbol numbers 3 to 8 (combination of general combinations 3A to 3D), and a symbol number 9 A winning combination and an off of symbol number 10 are set.

If the winning combination probability of the symbol No. 1 is 1/80 in the symbol lottery, and the symbol is displayed on the active line on the left reel, any of the symbols on the remaining two reels will be displayed. Even a symbol is set to win. In the following description, the description “on the active line” is omitted and only the symbol “displayed” is described.
The general combination 2 with the symbol number 2 is set to win when the symbol watermelon is displayed on the right, middle, and left reels when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/100.
In the general combination 3 with symbol numbers 3 to 8, combinations of the general combinations 3A to 3D as shown in FIG. = 1 / 1.086, and the winning probability is very high.

More specifically, the winning probability of the general combination 3A with the symbol number 3 is 1 / 5.43, and if the reel stop operation is performed in the correct reel stop order of left, middle and right at the time of winning, three valid Corresponding symbols are displayed on the line, and 12 game media are paid out as the number of payouts at correct answer. On the other hand, if the reel stop operation is not performed in the correct reel stop order at the time of winning, a corresponding symbol is displayed on one active line so that four game media can be paid out as the number of payouts for incorrect answers. It has become.
The winning combination probability of the general combination 3A + 3B with symbol number 4 is 1 / 5.43, and if the reel stop operation is performed in the correct reel stop order of left, right, and center at the time of winning, the symbol corresponding to the three active lines Is displayed, when 12 game media are paid out as the correct payout number, and if there is no reel stop operation in the correct reel stop order, the corresponding symbol is displayed on one active line, Four game media are paid out as incorrect payout numbers.

The winning probabilities of general roles 3A + 3C with symbol numbers 5 and 6 are 1 / 5.43, and if the reels are stopped in the correct reel stop order of middle / left / right or middle / right / middle at the time of winning, three If the corresponding symbol is displayed on the active line, and 12 game media are paid out as the correct payout number, and if there is no reel stop operation in the correct reel stop order, it will be on one active line. Corresponding symbols are displayed so that four game media can be paid out as the number of payouts for incorrect answers.
The winning combination probability of the general combination 3A + 3D with symbol number 7 is 1 / 5.43, and if the reel stop operation is performed in the right, left, and middle correct reel stop order at the time of winning, the symbol corresponding to the three active lines Is displayed, when 12 game media are paid out as the correct payout number, and if there is no reel stop operation in the correct reel stop order, the corresponding symbol is displayed on one active line, Four game media are paid out as incorrect payout numbers.
The winning combination probability of the general combination 3A + 3B + 3C with symbol number 8 is 1 / 5.43, and if the reel stop operation is performed in the right, middle and left reel stop order at the time of winning, the symbol corresponding to the three active lines Is displayed, when 12 game media are paid out as the correct payout number, and if there is no reel stop operation in the correct reel stop order, the corresponding symbol is displayed on one active line, Four game media are paid out as incorrect payout numbers. A more detailed description will be given later with reference to FIG.

One winning combination of symbol number 9 wins when the winning probability in the winning lottery is 1/20 and the symbol blank is displayed on the left reel, the symbol bar is displayed on the middle reel, and the symbol red 7 is displayed on the right reel. Is set to
The probability of the symbol number 10 being off is set to a low value of about 1/149.

Next, if it is determined in step S42 that the value of NRB is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of parameter NBB is greater than 0 (step S46). Here, NBB is a parameter that determines whether or not to execute the BB game. If it is determined in step S46 that the value of NBB is greater than 0 (YES), the bonus operation general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S48), and the process proceeds to step S62.
Since the bonus operation lottery table has already been described, further description is omitted.

If it is determined in step S46 that the NBB value is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the parameter NSB value is greater than 0 (step S50). Here, NSB is a parameter that determines whether or not to execute the SB game. If it is determined in step S50 that the NSB value is greater than 0 (YES), the bonus operation general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S48), and 0 is input to the parameter NSB value. The process proceeds to step S62. That is, only one game is played in the SB game.
Since the bonus operation lottery table has already been described, further description is omitted.

If it is determined in step S50 that the NSB value is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the parameter NRT value is greater than 0 (step S56). Here, NRT indicates whether the game state is an RT operation state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer in the role lottery varies with respect to the normal game, and if there are a plurality of RT operation states, It is a parameter that determines whether or not the RT is operating. Note that “the winning probability of the re-gamer fluctuates” means that the winning probability of the re-gamer in the RT operating state fluctuates due to the transition of the game state, and only when it is set higher than the normal game. In other words, it means that the winning probability of the re-gamer in the RT operating state is set to be the same as the winning probability in the normal game or lower than the winning probability in the normal game.
If it is determined in step S56 that the value of the parameter NRT is greater than 0 (YES), an RT operation processing subroutine is performed (step S58), and the process proceeds to step S62.

<Explanation of processing subroutine at RT operation>
Next, the RT operation processing subroutine shown in step S58 of FIG. 6 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In this embodiment, the NRT is set to 0 in the initial state, and when the requirement for starting the RT operation state is satisfied, a value of 1 to 4 is input to the NRT to set the RT1 to RT4 operation state. Do.

  First, one of the RT1-RT4 operating general lottery tables corresponding to the NRT value stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S100). Next, the general lottery table when RT1 to RT4 is operated will be described with reference to FIGS.

In the RT1-4 operation lottery table, in addition to the combination set in the bonus operation lottery table described above, the re-game combination, the SB combination, the RB combination, and the BB combination are further set.
In the RT1-4 lottery table, the winning combination of the general combination 1, the general combination 2, the general combination 3 (combination of the general combination 3A to 3C), the single combination, the SB combination, the RB combination, the BB combination and the corresponding symbols It is the same, and the setting of the re-game is different.

First, the common roles in the RT1-RT4 operating lottery table will be described. Regarding the general winning combination 1, the general winning combination 2 and the single winning combination, the winning probabilities and the corresponding symbols are the same as those in the bonus operating lottery table.
For the general combination 3, the probability that any of the general combinations 3A to 3D wins is 1/50 × 5 = 1/10, which is lower than 1 / 1.086 of the bonus operation lottery table. However, the combination of each combination shown in the symbol numbers 3 to 8, the correct pressing order, and the payout number at the correct answer and the incorrect answer are the same as those in the above-described bonus operation lottery table.

  The winning combinations that are not set in the above-mentioned bonus operating lottery table for the RT1 to RT3 operating lottery table will be described. The winning combination probability of the SB combination is 1/20, and a symbol blank bar is displayed. The RB role has a winning probability of 1/400, and when a symbol white 7, white 7, or white 7 is displayed, the BB role wins. When the winning probability is 1/400 and the symbols red 7, red 7, and red 7 are displayed, the winning is achieved. In the RT4 operating lottery table corresponding to the inside, no winning combination is set.

Next, the setting of the re-game player in each RT operating state will be described. In the RT1 operation state that is started when the RB game or the BB game is finished, only the re-game player A + re-game players E to G of the symbol number 10 are set as the re-game player, and the winning probability is 1 / 7.3. It is.
In the RT2 operating lottery table, combinations of 12 replaying combinations A to G with symbol numbers 10 to 21 are set, and the winning probability of the combination with the symbol number 10 is 0. When the winning probabilities of the combinations of the combinations of the symbol numbers 11 to 16 are 1/30, respectively, and the pressing order as shown in FIG. If the order is incorrect, the re-game player D wins. When the winning probabilities of symbols 17 to 21 are each 1/12 and the correct push order as shown in FIG. 20 is correct, re-gamer B wins the prize and the push order is incorrect. In this case, the re-game player D wins.

The probability that any of the re-game players A to G wins in the combination lottery is 1/30 × 6 + 1/12 × 5 = 37/60 = about 1 / 1.62. The RT2 operating state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than a normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game described later, but can be said to be a disadvantageous gaming state than the RT3 operating state described later.
In the RT2 operating state, when a re-gamer is won in the role lottery, the winning combination differs depending on the pressing order. As described above with reference to FIG. 17, it is more advantageous for the player when the re-gamer C wins. When the player moves to the RT3 operating state and the re-game player D wins, the game is shifted to a normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game that is disadvantageous to the player. In other words, when the re-game of symbols 11 to 16 is won in the role lottery, if the correct answer is made in the push order, the game state is shifted to a more advantageous game state for the player. It has come to move to.

In the RT3 operating lottery table, combinations of four re-game players A to G with symbol numbers 10 to 13 are set. In the re-playing combination A + re-playing combination E-G of the symbol number 10, the winning probability is 1 / 1.36, and in the re-playing combination B of the symbol number 11, the winning probability is 1/70. In the re-game player C, the winning probability is 1/10000, and in the re-game player D with the symbol number 13, the win probability is 1/10000. Therefore, the probability that any of the re-game players A to G wins in the role lottery is 1 / 1.36 + 1/70 + 1/1000 × 2 = about 1 / 1.33, which is a very large value. The RT3 operation state is the most advantageous game state for the player among the RT1 to 4 operation states. It is conceivable to attempt to transition to the RT3 operating state.
In the game in the RT3 operating state, even if the re-game player B, C, D wins, it does not shift to another game state.

In the RT4 operating lottery table corresponding to the inside, combinations of four re-game players A to G with symbol numbers 10 to 13 are set. In the replaying role A + replaying roles E to G of the symbol number 10, the winning probability is 1/4, and in the replaying role B of the symbol number 11, the winning probability is 1/44. In the combination C, the winning probability is 1/220, and in the re-playing combination D with the symbol number 13, the winning probability is 1/220. Therefore, the probability that any of the re-game players A to G wins in the role lottery is 1/4 + 1/44 + 1/220 × 2 = about 1 / 3.55.
The probability of losing the lottery table during the operation of RT1 to RT4 varies depending on the winning probability of the re-gamer, and is about 1 / 1.57, about 1 / 6.42, about 1 / 44.0, and about 1/2, respectively. .04.

Returning to the description of the flowchart, subsequent to step S100, it is determined whether or not the value of NRT is 3, that is, whether or not the RT3 is operating (step S102). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NRT is not 3 (NO), that is, it is not in the RT3 operating state, this subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S102 that the NRT value is 3 (YES), that is, it is determined that the RT3 is in an operating state, a process of adding 1 to the RTKAIS value is performed (step S104). Here, RTKAISU is a counter for counting the number of games in the RT3 operating state. When the RT3 operating state is set, 1 is input to the value of RTKAISU (see step S614 in FIG. 15), and each time a game is played in the RT3 operating state, 1 is added to the value of RTKAISU.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of RTKAISU is greater than RTMAX (step S106). If it is determined in this determination that the value of RTKAISU is greater than RTMAX (YES), 0 is input to the value of NRT to release the RT operating state (step S108), and 0 is input to the value of RTKAISU. (Step S110), this subroutine is terminated. In this embodiment, 50 is input as the value of RTMAX (see step S614 in FIG. 15).

  Returning to the description of the role lottery processing subroutine of FIG. 6 again, if it is determined in step S56 that the value of NRT is 0 or less (NO), the normal (non-RT / RT ·) stored in the ROM 108 is next stored. The non-RB, non-BB) game general lottery table is read (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S62. Here, FIG. 23 shows an embodiment of a general lottery table during normal (non-RT / non-RB / non-BB) games.

  The normal (non-RT / non-RB / non-BB) game general lottery table is a lottery table used in the normal gaming state, and includes general role 1, general role 2, general role 3 (combinations of general roles 3A to 3D). The winning combinations of the 1-sheet combination, the SB combination, the RB combination, and the BB combination and the corresponding symbols are the same as those in the RT1-3 lottery table, and the setting of the re-game combination is different.

  For the re-games, combinations of 10 re-games A to G with symbol numbers 10 to 19 are set, and the winning probability of the combination of symbols with symbol number 10 is 1/27. The winning probability of the combination of ˜13 combinations is 0. When the winning probabilities of the combinations of symbols 14 to 17 are 1/60, respectively, and the pressing order as shown in FIG. If the order is incorrect, the re-gamer A wins a prize. When the winning probabilities of the combination of symbol numbers 18 to 19 are 1/60, respectively, and the pushing order as shown in FIG. If the order is incorrect, the re-game player D wins.

The probability that any of the re-game players A to G will win in the role lottery is 1/27 + 1 / × 60 × 6 = about 1 / 7.3, which is almost the same as the RT1 operation state, and the RT2-4 operation state Is lower than.
In normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) games, if the combination of re-game players A to G with symbol numbers 14 to 19 is won in the role lottery, the winning combination depends on the pressing order. As described above, when the correct player pushes the correct answer and the re-technical player B wins, the player shifts to an RT2 operating state that is more advantageous for the player. In such a case, the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game is maintained.
The probability of loss in normal (non-RT / non-RB / non-BB) games is about 1 / 1.57, which is almost the same value as in the RT1 operating state.

As described above, after the lottery table corresponding to the state of the game is read out, the role lottery for acquiring the random number and performing the lottery determination is performed (step S62). Specifically, the random number generated by the random number generator 112 is extracted by the random number extracting means 420, and the random number determining means 430 compares the extracted random number with the read lottery table and determines the winning.
Subsequently to FIG. 6, the process proceeds to FIG. 7, and it is determined whether or not the RB combination is won as a result of the lottery determination (step S <b> 70). In this determination, if it is determined that the RB combination is won (YES), the RB combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S72).
Proceed to step S78. If it is determined in step S70 that the RB combination has not been won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB combination has been won as a result of the lottery determination (step S74). In this determination, if it is determined that the BB combination is won (YES), the BB combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S76), and then 4 is input to the NRT value (step S76). S78), the process proceeds to step S92. That is, the RT4 operation state corresponding to the inside is started from the next game in which the RB flag or the BB flag is turned on, and ends when the RB combination or the BB combination wins (see step S556 in FIG. 14).

If it is determined in step S74 that the BB combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the SB combination is won (step S80). If it is determined by this determination that the SB combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the SB flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S82), and the process proceeds to step S92.
If it is determined in step S80 that the SB combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination is won (step S84). If it is determined in this determination that the re-gamer has been won by the winning lottery (YES), the re-game flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S86), and the process proceeds to step S92.
If it is determined in step S84 that the re-playing combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the general combination is won (step S88). In this determination, if it is determined that the general combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the general combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S90), and the process proceeds to step S92.

If it is determined in step S88 that the general combination is not won (NO), the lottery determination result is determined to be out of order, and a predetermined control process at the time of out is performed, and the process proceeds to step S92. move on.
After performing a series of processing related to flag-on as described above, in step 82, the symbol number and control symbol data corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery are read from the ROM 108 and used for the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine described later. This data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S92).
Next, as a result of the above-mentioned combination lottery, that is, a combination lottery information signal including information on winning combination or out of place is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S94), and this subroutine is finished. The combination lottery information signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S84 is used for the control process performed by the sub control circuit 200 (see FIGS. 29, 35, 50, and 53).

<Explanation of reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
Next, in the main routine of FIG. 5, when the above-described combination lottery processing subroutine (step S24) is completed, a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S26) is then performed. A detailed description of the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine will be given using the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S92 of FIG. 7 are read (step S160). Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined minimum game time has elapsed (step S162). If it is determined in this determination that the shortest game time has not elapsed (NO), the determination process in step S162 is repeatedly executed. That is, as described above, the rotation of the reel, which is the next process, cannot be started until the shortest game time has elapsed. By this control, the number of games played in a certain time is controlled to be within a predetermined number.

If it is determined in step S162 that the shortest game time has elapsed (YES), the start switch ON signal has already been received (see step S40 in FIG. 6), and the reel rotation start signal is driven by the motor. Transmission to the circuit 114 starts rotation of the motors 80L, 80C, 80R, and rotates the reels 40L, 40C, 40R (step S164).
Next, it is determined whether or not the reel that has started rotating is rotating at a constant speed (step S166). If it is determined in this determination that the reel has not yet rotated at a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S166 is repeated. That is, the reel stop control, which is the next step, cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

If it is determined in step S166 that the reel is rotating at a constant speed (YES), it is next determined whether a reel stop signal has been received (step S168). Here, the reel stop signal is a signal transmitted by the operation means 300 when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R.
If it is determined in step S168 that the reel stop signal has been received (YES), the reel control means 440 performs the symbol combination control (stop control) of the reel corresponding to the stop switch that has transmitted the reel stop signal. (Step S170).

  Here, the control processing in steps S168 and S170 will be described in more detail. When the stop switch 52L for the left reel is pushed, the reel control means 440 uses the motor 80L that rotates the left reel 40L. Stop control of step S170 is performed. Similarly, when the stop switch 52C for the middle reel is pushed, the stop control in step S170 is performed for the motor 80C that rotates the middle reel 40C, and the stop switch 52R for the right reel is pushed. In this case, the stop control in step S170 is performed for the motor 80R that rotates the right reel 40R.

  In the symbol combination control (stop control) in step S170, based on the symbol number and control symbol data read in step S160, the frame when the reel stop signal is received is the first frame, and the reels are slid up to the fifth frame. Within that range, symbol combination control (pull-in control) for stopping a predetermined symbol on the effective line, or symbol combination control (kicking control) that does not stop the symbol is performed.

The lottery table of FIGS. 18 to 23, the symbol correspondence table of the general roles 3A to 3D of FIG. 24, the reel symbol arrangement of FIG. 27, and the schematic diagram of FIG. Further detailed description will be given.
The general combination 3A is always included in any combination of the general combinations 3A to 3D related to the general combination 3 in the lottery tables of FIGS.
Further, as shown in the reel symbol arrangement of FIG. 27, the symbol bells are arranged within five frames on all three reels. Therefore, if the winning lottery is won, even if the reel stop operation is performed at an arbitrary timing, the symbol any / bell / any corresponding to the general winning 3A is displayed by the above pull-in control.

  For example, when the combination of the general roles 3A to 3D as shown in symbol numbers 3 to 8 in FIG. 18 is won in the role lottery (the same applies to FIGS. 19 to 23), the correct reel stop order (pushing order) shown in FIG. When the reel stop operation is performed, the drawing control is performed so that the symbol bell corresponding to the general combination 3A always stops at the center position in the middle reel. By such pull-in control, on the three effective lines of the horizontal center effective line L1, the diagonally right-down effective line L3A, and the diagonally right-up effective line L3B, the symbol corresponding to the general role 3A, bell-any ( As shown in FIG. 24, 4 sheets / line × 3 lines = 12 game media are paid out.

On the other hand, when the reel stop operation is not performed in the correct reel stop order (push order) shown in FIG. 18, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol bell corresponding to the general combination 3A always stops at the upper position in the middle reel. It is. By such pull-in control, the symbol any bell any (see FIG. 24) corresponding to the general role 3A is displayed only on the horizontal upper effective line L2A, and 4 sheets / line × 1 line = Get paid out 4 game media.
Therefore, if the AT, which will be described later, can notify the correct reel stop order according to the combination of the combination, the player can surely receive the payout of 12 game media, and the player's interest in the game Can be expected to increase.

Next, using the lottery table of FIGS. 20 and 23, the symbol correspondence table of re-games A to G of FIG. 25, and the reel symbol arrangement of FIG. Give an explanation.
In the RT2 operating general lottery table of FIG. 20, symbol number 10 includes a re-game player A, and symbol numbers 11 to 16 include a re-game player A, a re-game player C, and a re-game player D. The symbol numbers 17 to 21 include a re-game player B and a re-game player D. In the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) general lottery table of FIG. 23, re-game players A to D are set for symbol numbers 10 to 13, respectively, and re-game players A and D are assigned to symbol numbers 14 to 17, respectively. The re-gamer B is included, and the symbol numbers 18 to 19 include the re-gamer B and the re-gamer D.

As shown in the reel symbol arrangement of FIG. 27, the symbol replay and symbol bell are arranged within 5 frames on all three reels, and the symbol cherry is arranged within 5 frames on the middle and right reels.
Therefore, even if a reel stop operation is performed at any timing as long as the winning combination lottery is performed, the above-described pull-in control corresponds to the symbol replay / replay / replay / replaying player B corresponding to the replaying player A. A symbol replay / replay / bell, a symbol replay / replay / cherry corresponding to the re-playing player C, and a symbol bell / cherry / bell corresponding to the re-playing player D are displayed.
That is, in the lottery tables shown in FIGS. 20 and 23, any one of the re-game players A to D is included as a re-game player. Similarly, in the lottery tables shown in FIGS. Any of the re-game players A to D is included as a combination. Therefore, if a re-playing combination is won by a combination lottery, even if a reel stop operation is performed at an arbitrary timing, a prize is always won.

For example, when a combination of re-playing roles as shown in symbol numbers 11 to 16 in FIG. 20 is won in the role lottery, when a reel stop operation is performed in the correct reel stop order (pushing order) as shown in FIG. A symbol replay / replay / cherry (see FIG. 25) corresponding to the re-playing player C is displayed on the active line and a prize is won. On the other hand, when the reel stop operation is not performed in the correct reel stop order (push order), the re-playing combination D (design bell / cherry bell) wins.
Further, when a combination of re-games as shown in symbol numbers 17 to 21 in FIG. 20 is won in the role lottery, when a reel stop operation is performed in the correct reel stop order (pushing order) as shown in FIG. A symbol replay / replay bell (see FIG. 25) corresponding to the re-playing combination B is displayed on the active line and a prize is won. On the other hand, when the reel stop operation is not performed in the correct reel stop order (push order), the re-game player D (design bell / cherry bell) wins.

When a combination of re-games as shown in symbol numbers 14 to 17 in FIG. 23 is won in the role lottery, when a reel stop operation is performed in the correct reel stop order (push order) shown in FIG. The symbol replay / replay bell (refer to FIG. 25) corresponding to the re-playing player B is displayed and won. On the other hand, when the reel stop operation is not performed in the correct reel stop order (pushing order), the re-game player A (design replay / replay / replay) wins.
When a combination of re-game players as shown in symbol numbers 18 to 19 in FIG. 23 is won in the role lottery, when the reel stop operation is performed in the correct reel stop order (push order) shown in FIG. The symbol replay / replay bell (refer to FIG. 25) corresponding to the re-playing player B is displayed and won. On the other hand, when the reel stop operation is not performed in the correct reel stop order (push order), the re-game player D (design bell / cherry bell) wins.

Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 9 again, if it is determined in step S168 that the reel stop signal has not been received (NO), the control proceeds to step S172 without performing control related to the stop. In step S172, it is determined whether all reels have stopped.
If it is determined in this determination that all reels are not stopped (NO), the process returns to step S168 again, and the control processing from step S168 to step S172 is repeated. As described above, every time the reel stop signal is received, the process of performing symbol combination control (stop control) of the corresponding reels is repeated until all reels stop.

  If it is determined in step S172 that all reels are stopped (YES), an all reel stop signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S173), and this subroutine is terminated. Here, the all-reel stop signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S173 is used for the control process performed by the sub control circuit 200 (see FIGS. 35, 49, and 50).

<Explanation of Winning Determination and Flag Off Processing Subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 5, when the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S26) is completed, a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine (step 28) is performed. The winning determination and flag off processing subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the game state is an RB game (step S200). If it is determined in this determination that the RB game is being played (YES), the RB game processing subroutine (step S202) is performed, and this subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the RB game processing subroutine will be described later.
If it is determined in step S200 that the game state is not RB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not the game state is BB game (step S204). If it is determined in this determination that the BB game is being played (YES), the BB game in-process subroutine (step S206) is performed, and this subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the BB game processing subroutine will be described later.

If it is determined in step S204 that the game state is not BB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S208). If it is determined in this determination that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination processing subroutine (step S210) is performed, and the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the winning combination processing subroutine will be described later. If it is determined in step S208 that there is no winning combination (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
Hereinafter, a detailed description of the subroutine shown in steps S202, S206, and S210 will be given.

<Description of processing subroutine during RB game>
First, FIG. 11 shows a detailed description of the RB game processing subroutine (see step S202) executed when it is determined in step S200 that the RB game is being played in the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIG. 10). This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown.
First, a winning symbol determination is made as to whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine described above has won a prize (step S300). Next, the game count and the winning count are counted, the game count and winning count data are updated, and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S302). These data are used as the RB game end condition. When the number of games or the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, the RB game is ended.

Next, it is determined whether or not the RB end condition is achieved (step S304). In this determination, if it is determined that the RB end condition is achieved (YES), 0 is input as the NRB value to release the RB gaming state (step S306), and 1 is input as the NRT value. Then, the RT1 operation state is set (step S308), and the process proceeds to step S310. That is, when the RB game ends, the game in the RT1 operation state is started. In step S310, an RB end signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S310), and this subroutine ends. Here, the RB end signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S310 is used for the control process performed in the sub control circuit 200 (see step S860 in FIG. 33).
If it is determined in step S305 that the RB termination condition has not been achieved (NO), this subroutine is terminated without releasing the RB gaming state.

<Description of processing subroutine during BB game>
Next, FIG. 12 shows a detailed explanation of the BB game processing subroutine (see step S206) executed when it is determined that the BB game is being played in step S204 in the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIG. 10). This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown.
First, it is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the above-described reel fluctuation and stop subroutine has won a prize (step S400), and then, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not any combination has won. (Step S402). In this determination, if it is determined that there is no winning (NO), if the general combination flag is on, the flag is turned off (step S404), and the process proceeds to step S410.

  If it is determined in step S402 that there is a winning (YES), the payout number is counted, the payout number data is updated, and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S406). Then, the general combination flag is turned off (step S408), and the process proceeds to step S410. This data is used as a BB game end condition, and when the payout number reaches the end number, the BB game is ended.

Next, it is determined whether or not the BB game end condition has been achieved (step S410). If it is determined in this determination that the BB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), this subroutine is ended as it is.
If it is determined in step S410 that the BB game end condition has been achieved (YES), 0 is input to the value of NBB to release the BB game state (step S412). Next, the RT1 operation state is set (step S414), and this subroutine is terminated. That is, when the BB game ends, the game in the RT1 operation state is started. In addition, the control process which inputs 0 to the value of NRT at the time of BB game start is performed

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine for winning the role>
Next, in the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIG. 10), the detailed explanation of the winning combination processing subroutine (see step S210) executed when it is determined in step S208 that there is a winning combination is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Will be described.
First, it is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the above-described reel fluctuation and stop subroutine has won a prize (step S500), and it is determined whether or not any combination has won as a result of the winning symbol determination (step S500). S502). If it is determined in this determination that the winning is made (YES), it is next determined whether or not the winning combination has been won (step S504). If it is determined in this determination that the winning combination has won (YES), a winning combination winning subroutine is performed (step S506), and this subroutine is terminated. The winning combination winning subroutine will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the winning combination has not been won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game is won (step S508). If it is determined in this determination that the re-gamer has won (YES), then a re-gamer win-time subroutine is performed (step S510), and this subroutine is terminated. The re-game winning prize subroutine will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step S508 that the re-playing combination is not won (NO), it is determined that the general combination has won, the general combination flag is turned off, and the RB or BB flag is on. If so, carry-over processing is performed (step S512), and this subroutine is terminated.

Returning to the determination in step S502, if it is determined that there is no winning (NO),
Next, a spilled eye determination subroutine is performed (step S514), and the process proceeds to step S516. The spilled eye determination subroutine will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.
In step S516, it is determined whether the RB or BB flag is on (step S516). In this determination, if it is determined that the RB or BB flag is on (YES), carry-over processing of the RB or BB flag is performed, and other flags (re-playing game, general game) are turned on. If so, the flag is turned off (step S518), and this subroutine is terminated.
If it is determined in step S516 that the RB and BB flags are not turned on (NO), the flag turned on (re-playing game, general combination) is turned off (step S520). Exit the subroutine.

<Explanation of the winning prize winning subroutine>
Next, the winning prize winning subroutine shown in step S506 of the flowchart of FIG. 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 14, first, it is determined whether or not the RB combination has won (step S540). If it is determined in this determination that the RB combination has won (YES), 1 is input to the NRB value (step S542), the RB flag is turned off (step S544), and the process proceeds to step S545. In the control process in step S542, the RB game is started from the next game.
In step S545, an RB start signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S545), and the process proceeds to step S552). The RB start signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S545 is used for control processing performed by the sub control circuit 200 (see FIG. 28).

If it is determined in step S540 that the RB combination has not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB combination has won (step S546). If it is determined in this determination that the BB combination has won (YES), 1 is input to the value of NBB (S548), the BB flag is turned off (step S550), and the process proceeds to step S552. By the control process in step S548, the BB game is started from the next game.
In step S552, 0 is input to the value of NRT (step S552), and this subroutine is terminated. By the control processing in step S552, if the RT4 is in the operating state, it is canceled and the RB or BB game is started from the next game.

  If it is determined in step S546 that the BB combination has not won (NO), then it is determined that the SB combination has won, 1 is input to the value of NSB (S554), and the SB flag Is turned off (step S556), and this subroutine is terminated. By the control processing in step S556, the SB game is started from the next game, but is finished in one game.

<Explanation of subroutine for winning re-playing role>
Next, the re-game role winning subroutine shown in step S510 of the flowchart of FIG. 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 15, first, it is determined whether or not the value of NRT is 0, that is, whether or not a normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game is being played (step S600). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NRT is not 0 (NO), that is, it is not in a normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game, the process proceeds to step S608.
If it is determined in step S600 that the value of NRT is 0 (YES), that is, it is determined that a normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game is being played, the next player B wins next. Whether or not (step S602).

  If it is determined in this determination that the re-gamer B has won (YES), next, 2 is input to the value of NRT (step S604), and the process proceeds to step S608. In other words, in normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) games, symbol numbers 11 to 16 in the lottery table shown in FIG. 23 are won in the role lottery, and the reel stop operation is performed in the correct reel stop order (push order). When the re-game player B wins, it shifts to the RT2 operation state from the next game. If it is determined in step S602 that the re-gamer B has not won (NO), the process proceeds to step S608.

In step S608, it is determined whether or not the value of NRT is 2, that is, whether or not the RT2 is operating (step S608). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NRT is not 2 (NO), that is, it is not in the RT2 operating state, the process proceeds to step S620 as it is.
If it is determined in step S608 that the value of NRT is 2 (YES), that is, it is determined that the RT2 is in an operating state, it is next determined whether or not the re-game player C has won a prize in the role lottery (step S608). S610).

In this determination, if it is determined that the re-game player C has won (YES), next, 3 is input to the value of NRT (step S612), 1 is input to the value of RTKAISU, and the value of RTMAX 50 is input (step S614), and the process proceeds to step S616.
In other words, in the game in the RT2 operation state, symbol numbers 11 to 16 in the lottery table shown in FIG. 20 are won in the role lottery, and the reel stop operation is performed in the correct reel stop order (pushing order), so that the re-game player C wins a prize. Sometimes, the next game shifts to the RT3 operating state. In the RT3 operating state, the number of games (RTKAISU) is counted, and when 50 games (RTMAX) are consumed, the RT3 operating state ends.
If it is determined in step S610 that the re-game player C has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S616.

In step S616, it is determined whether or not the re-game player D has won a prize (step S616). If it is determined in this determination that the re-game player D has won (YES), next, 0 is input to the value of NRT (step S618), and the process proceeds to step S620.
In other words, in the game in the RT2 operation state, the symbol numbers 11 to 16 in the lottery table shown in FIG. 20 are won in the role lottery, but the re-game character D does not perform the reel stop operation in the correct reel stop order (push order). When winning, the game shifts to a normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game.

  In step S620, 1 is input to the value of NRP (step S620). Next, the replay flag is turned off. If the RB and BB flags are on, carry-over processing is performed (step S622). Exit the subroutine. Through the control process in step S620, in the next game, a re-game is performed in which a game is played without inserting a game medium (see step S22 in FIG. 5).

<Explanation of spilled eye determination subroutine>
Next, the spilled eye determination subroutine shown in step S514 of the flowchart of FIG. 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not the SB combination is displayed without displaying the symbol corresponding to the SB combination by winning the SB combination in the combination lottery (step S640). If it is determined by this determination that no so-called spilled eyes are displayed (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S640 that a so-called spilled eye has been displayed (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of NRT is 1 or 2, that is, whether the RT1 or RT2 is in operation (step S640). Step S642).

If it is determined in this determination that the value of NRT is 1 or 2, that is, RT1 or RT2 is in an operating state (YES), 0 is input as the value of NRT (step S644), and this subroutine is terminated. To do. In other words, in the RT1 operating state or the RT2 operating state, when the SB spill is displayed, the next game is shifted to the normal (non-RT, non-RB, non-BB) game.
If it is determined in step S642 that the value of NRT is not 1 or 2 (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

<Description of main routine (continued)>
As described above, the subroutine shown in steps S202, S206, and S210 ends, and the winning determination and flag-off processing subroutine shown in FIG. 10 ends. Here, returning to the main routine of FIG. 5, the winning determination and flag-off process subroutine of step S28 is terminated, the payout process of step S30 is performed (step S30), and the main routine is terminated.
As described above, the control process for playing a game in which one process from the time the symbol fluctuates until it stops is completed.

(Description of control processing performed by sub-control circuit 200)
Next, control processing performed by the sub control circuit 200 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
Specifically, after the point game execution means 550 performs control processing for starting the point game in response to the start of the RB game state (special game state) (see the RB effect start subroutine in FIG. 28), When a winning combination is selected in the combination lottery (for example, a combination of the general combinations 3A to 3D of symbol numbers 3 to 8 in the bonus operation lottery table in FIG. 18) and the corresponding symbol is displayed (for details, see When a combination of symbols is displayed on the active line), a point game for giving a predetermined point is performed based on the lottery process (see the RB point lottery subroutine in FIG. 30).
In this case, the bonus granting means 555 performs lottery processing with a winning probability corresponding to the total value of points awarded in a plurality of point games, and determines the number of games NAT to perform the notification effect (so-called AT). (See the RB effect end subroutine in FIG. 34).

  In addition, after starting the point game, for example, when there is a game in which the corresponding symbol is won in the role lottery but the corresponding symbol is not displayed and no points are given, the point compensation means 560 executes the point game. In the subsequent games during the period, the total of the cases where it is considered that points were awarded in a game where points were awarded in the lottery drawing and the corresponding symbols were displayed and corresponding points were displayed in the lottery process. A point restoration process (also referred to as “point compensation process”) for restoring (compensating) points is performed so as to obtain a value (see the point restoration lottery subroutine in FIG. 31).

In addition, when the winning symbol corresponding to the pressing order is displayed and the corresponding symbol is displayed, the point game for giving points is performed, and the point supplement lottery canceling means 565 performs the cancel lottery process and wins, In a subsequent game during the point game execution period, a cancel process is performed so as not to perform the point compensation process (see the cancel lottery subroutine in FIG. 32).
The control process as described above will be described in detail below.

<Description of RB effect start subroutine>
First, an RB effect start subroutine for performing a predetermined control process for starting a point game at the start of the RB game will be described with reference to FIG.

28, first, it is determined whether or not an RB start signal (see step S545 in FIG. 14) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S700). If it is determined in this determination that the RB start signal has been received (YES), then 1 is input to the value of the counter GAME (step S702), and 0 is input to the values of POINT and CANCEL (step S702). (S704) This subroutine is terminated.
If it is determined in step S700 that the RB start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

  Here, the counter GAME is a counter when the point game is performed, and is incremented by 1 for each game (see step S780 in FIG. 29). POINT adds the points acquired in the point game as the value (see step S808 in FIG. 30). When CANCEL is won in the cancel lottery process, 1 is input as the value thereof (see step S844 in FIG. 32), so that the point restoration process is not performed (see YES in step S772 in FIG. 29).

<Description of effect control subroutine during RB>
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, an explanation will be given of an RB effect control subroutine for executing a point game including an RB point lottery subroutine, a point restoration lottery subroutine, and a cancel lottery subroutine when the value of the counter GAME is greater than zero.
In FIG. 29, first, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S41 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S760). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until a game start signal is received from the main control circuit 100.
If it is determined in step S760 that the game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the counter GAME is greater than 0 (step S762). If it is determined in this determination that the value of GAME is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S762 that the value of GAME is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the counter GAME is greater than 5 (step S762). If it is determined in this determination that the value of GAME is greater than 5 (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is. That is, the point game shown in this subroutine is performed in five games with GAME values from 1 to 5.
If it is determined in step S764 that the value of GAME is 5 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of CANCEL is greater than 0 (step S766). Here, CANCEL is a parameter that determines whether or not to perform point restoration processing (point compensation processing). When winning in a lottery process in a cancellation lottery subroutine described later, 1 is input as the value (see step S844 in FIG. 32).
If it is determined in step S766 that the value of CANCEL is greater than 0 (YES), the process proceeds to step S772 without executing the point revival lottery subroutine. If the CANCEL value is already greater than 0, the cancel lottery subroutine for inputting 1 to the CANCEL value is not executed (see YES in step S782).

  If it is determined in step S766 that the value of CANCEL is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of the counter GAME is 3 or more (step S768). If it is determined in this determination that the value of GAME is smaller than 3 (NO), the point revival lottery subroutine is not executed and the process proceeds to step S772. That is, the point revival process (point compensation process) is performed with a game of GAME = 3-5.

If it is determined in step S768 that the value of GAME is 3 or more, a point restoration lottery subroutine is performed (step S770).
The point revival lottery subroutine will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 31. When a point revival lottery process is performed and a winning is made, a value (point) to be revived (compensated) by the lottery process is determined and will be described later. If a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery is displayed, a point revival process is performed to actually revive the points (see step S778).

Following the point restoration lottery subroutine in step S770, it is determined whether a display symbol information signal (see step S212 in FIG. 10) has been received from the control circuit 100 (step S772).
In this determination, if it is determined that the display symbol information signal is not received (NO), the determination processing in step S772 is repeated. That is, it is in a standby state until all reels are stopped and a display symbol information signal is transmitted.

  If it is determined in step S772 that the display symbol signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery is displayed on the active line (step S774). ). If it is determined that the symbol corresponding to the winning lottery is not displayed (NO), the process proceeds to step S786. In addition, even if the result of the winning lottery is off, it is determined that the symbol corresponding to the winning lottery is not displayed (NO).

  If it is determined in step S774 that the symbol corresponding to the role lottery is displayed (YES), it is next determined whether or not the points to be revived have been acquired in the above-mentioned RB point revival lottery subroutine ( Step S776). If it is determined in this determination that points have been acquired (YES) in the RB point revival lottery subroutine, the acquired value (points) is input as a POINT value (step S778), and the process proceeds to step S786. ,

In other words, in the state where a point is won in the point revival lottery of the RB point revival lottery and some kind of points are acquired, if a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the role lottery is displayed on the active line, the point revival process is performed. Done. Therefore, even if the RB point lottery subroutine (see step S780) in the game so far does not allow the points to be acquired, the points that could not be acquired can be revived.
Note that 0 is input to POINT as the value at the start of the RB game (see step S704 in FIG. 28), and the value is added each time a point is acquired in the RB point lottery subroutine. . At this time, even if points cannot be obtained in the RB point lottery subroutine, an opportunity to revive points can be obtained in the RB point restoration lottery subroutine.

  If it is determined in step S776 that no points have been acquired (NO) in the RB point restoration lottery subroutine, then the RB point lottery subroutine is executed (step S780). The RB point lottery subroutine will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Following the point restoration lottery subroutine in step S780, it is next determined whether or not the value of CANCEL is greater than 0 (step S782). If it is determined in this determination that the value of CANCEL is greater than 0 (YES), a cancel lottery subroutine is performed (step S784), and the process proceeds to step S786. That is, when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed, the cancel lottery subroutine is executed even in the game of GAME = 1 to 2 where the point revival process is not performed. The cancellation lottery subroutine will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

If it is determined in step S782 that the value of CANCEL is greater than 0 (YES), that is, if the lottery process in the cancel lottery subroutine performed so far has already been won, the cancel lottery subroutine is not performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S786.
In step S786, a control process for adding 1 to the value of the counter GAME is performed (step S786), and this subroutine is terminated.

<Description of RB point lottery subroutine>
Next, the RB point lottery subroutine, which is the control process in step S780 of the RB effect control subroutine of FIG. 29, will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In FIG. 30, first, in the combination lottery, a stop procedure corresponding combination (in this case, “push order combination”) is displayed in which a symbol corresponding to a reel stop operation is performed in a predetermined reel stop order (correct pressing order). It is determined whether or not the player has been won (step S800). As the push order, the above-mentioned general combination 3 (combination of general combinations 3A to 3D) can be exemplified.

  If it is determined in step S800 that it is determined that the push order is won (YES), the push order RB point lottery table is read from the ROM 208, the point lottery process is performed (step S802), and the process proceeds to step S806. . If it is determined in step S800 that the push order is not won (NO), the non-push order RB point lottery table is read from the ROM 208 and the point lottery process is performed (step S804). The process proceeds to S806.

Here, FIG. 39 shows an example of the RB point lottery table for push order, and FIG. 40 shows an example of the RB point lottery table for non-push order.
In the push order RB point lottery table shown in FIG. 39, 1 point can be acquired with a probability of 255/256, and 2 points can be acquired with a probability of 1/256. On the other hand, in the RB point lottery table for non-pressing order shown in FIG. 40, the acquired points are zero with a probability of 1/2, and 1 point can be acquired with a probability of 1/2. In other words, if you win the push order, you can always earn points.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery process related to the point effect is performed by generating a random number using a random number generator (not shown) provided in the sub-control circuit 200, but the present invention is not limited to this. Generate random numbers on software using a computer. A lottery process can also be performed. Any other lottery process performed by the sub-control circuit 200 can be similarly performed.

Next, in step S806, it is determined whether or not points have been acquired as a result of the lottery process (step S806). If it is determined in this determination that some points have been acquired (YES), the value (1 or 2) acquired in the lottery process is added to the POINT value to obtain a new POINT value (step S808). Exit the subroutine.
Note that 0 is input as the value of POINT at the start of the RB game (see step S704 in FIG. 28), and the value is added every time points are acquired in the lottery processing of this subroutine. .
If it is determined in step S806 that no points have been acquired (NO), this subroutine is terminated.

<Explanation of point revival lottery subroutine>
Next, the point revival lottery subroutine, which is the control process in step S770 of the RB effect control subroutine of FIG. 29, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The point restoration process can also be referred to as a point compensation process because it can be said to compensate for points.
In FIG. 31, first, a point revival lottery table corresponding to the value of GAME is read from the ROM 208, and a point revival lottery process is performed (step S820). Here, FIG. 41 shows an example of the point revival lottery table.
In the point revival lottery table shown in FIG. 41, the winning probability when the GAME value is 3 is 1/20, the winning probability when the GAME value is 4, is 1/100, and the GAME value is 5. The winning probability at that time is 1/400. That is, in the case where the point revival lottery process is performed over a plurality of games (GAME = 3 to 5), the probability of winning in the point revival lottery process decreases every time the game is executed.

Next, it is determined whether or not winning is made in the point revival lottery process in step S820 (step S822). If it is determined in this determination that the points are not won in the point revival lottery process (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S822 that it has been won in the point revival lottery process (YES), then the RB point lottery table at the time of revival corresponding to the value of GAME is read from the ROM 208, and the lottery process is performed (step). In step S824, the selected point is stored in the RAM 210.

Here, FIG. 42 shows an embodiment of the RB point lottery table at the time of restoration. In the RB point lottery table at the time of restoration shown in FIG. 42, when the GAME value is 3, 3 points can be revived with a probability of 253/256, and 4, 5 and 6 points with a probability of 1/256 respectively. Can be revived.
When the GAME value is 4, 4 points can be revived with a probability of 254/256, and 5 and 6 points can be revived with a probability of 1/256, respectively. When the value of GAME is 5, 5 points can be revived with a probability of 251/256, and 6 points can be revived with a probability of 5/256. As described above, in order to realize the point restoration process, it is necessary to acquire points in this subroutine and to display on the effective line a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery.

  Next, the effect control means 540 is used to display an image that informs the player that the player has won in the point revival lottery process, that is, has acquired points in this subroutine, for example, an image of “chance” (step). S826), this subroutine is terminated. An example of the display of “chance” is shown in FIG. The timing to start displaying this “chance” is the timing when the start lever is operated and the reel starts to rotate. At this point, the player can know that there is a chance to revive the point. In order to realize the revival, it will focus on displaying the symbol corresponding to the winning combination.

  As described above, when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at GAME = 3, there is a high possibility that 3 will be input as the POINT value by the point revival process. At GAME = 4, the POINT There is a high possibility that 4 will be input as the value, and when GAME = 5, there is a high possibility that 5 will be input as the value of POINT.

  Therefore, in the game of GAME = 1-2, for example, in the game after GAME = 3 even if the symbol corresponding to the winning combination cannot be displayed and the points cannot be obtained. If you win in the point revival lottery process and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed, the point revival process will give you the total value when it is considered that points have been awarded in the previous game Can be revived (compensated).

Further, as will be described later, a lottery process is performed based on the lottery table corresponding to the acquired POINT value, and a privilege for performing the notification effect can be obtained for the number of games determined by the lottery process (FIG. 34). Steps S862 and S864).
Therefore, even in the case where the point game cannot be obtained and the desired result cannot be obtained in the game at the beginning of the point game period (for example, GAME = 1 to 2), (For example, GAME = 3-5) In the game of point game, by giving the opportunity to overcome the situation by the point revival process and obtain the privilege, high interest in the point game over the entire period of executing the point game It can be expected that the player's interest in the game will increase and continue.

  In particular, in a game at the beginning of a period in which a point game is carried out (for example, GAME = 1 to 2), if the player cannot acquire points or can acquire fewer points than a predetermined point, the player's interest in the point game decreases. However, in the game after that (for example, GAME = 3 to 5), if the symbol corresponding to the push order corresponding role is displayed and the point revival lottery process is performed to win the points, the points will be recovered. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's interest in the point game, that is, the player's game is increased.

In the above-described embodiment, the point determined in the point restoration lottery process is input as the POINT value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As another embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the POINT value acquired so far, the points determined in the point restoration lottery process can be added.
In this case, if points cannot be earned in the initial game during the point game, the points can be revived by the point restoration process, and points can be earned in the early game during the point game. If it is possible, in addition to the points acquired so far, the points determined in the point revival lottery process can be added. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's interest in the point game is further increased.

In addition, as described above, when winning in the point revival lottery process, points are revived (compensated) to the total value when it is considered that points have been acquired in the game so far, so as the point game progresses There is a high possibility that the value of the point to be restored will be large (for example, 3 points for GAME = 3, 4 points for GAME = 4, 5 points for GAME = 5).
In order to cope with this, in the present embodiment, as described above (see FIG. 41), the probability of winning in the point revival lottery process decreases every time a game is executed during the game period in which the point revival lottery process is performed. Is set.

  In other words, as the value of the points to be restored (compensated) in the point restoration (compensation) process increases, the probability that points are awarded and awarded in the point restoration (compensation) process decreases, and so-called trade-off is realized. doing. Therefore, by such a trade-off, it is possible to balance the progress of the gaming state and obtain an appropriate gaming state according to the point game digestion status.

<Description of cancellation lottery subroutine>
Next, the cancel lottery subroutine, which is the control process in step S784 of the RB effect control subroutine of FIG. 29, will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In FIG. 32, first, a cancel lottery table is read from the ROM 208, and a cancel lottery process is performed (step S840).
Here, FIG. 43 shows an example of the cancellation lottery table. In the cancellation lottery table shown in FIG. 43, the probability of winning (cancellation execution) is 245/256, and the probability of losing (cancellation not being executed) is 11/256. That is, in the cancellation lottery process, the possibility of canceling (winning) is considerably high.

Next, it is determined whether or not the lottery process in step S840 has been won (see step S842). If it is determined in this determination that the winning lottery process has been won (YES), 1 is input to the value of CANCEL, and this subroutine is terminated. By this control process, the control process is performed so as to cancel the point revival process from the next game (see YES in step S772 in FIG. 29).
If it is determined in step S842 that the result of the cancel lottery process is out of date (NO), the present subroutine is terminated as it is.

In the present embodiment, in the game period in which the point game is executed, specifically, in the game of GAME = 1 to 5, the symbol corresponding to the push order corresponding role (stop procedure corresponding role) is displayed, and the RB point lottery process In the case of winning, when an opportunity to acquire points is obtained, a cancel lottery process is performed so as not to perform the point revival process in the subsequent game.
This cancellation lottery process is performed even in the initial game where the point revival process is not performed (for example, GAME = 1 to 2) when the symbol corresponding to the pressing order corresponding role is displayed. On the contrary, when the symbol corresponding to the pressing order corresponding combination is not displayed, the cancel lottery process is not performed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the desired result is not obtained in the initial game during the point game execution period, there is no possibility that the execution of the point revival process is canceled. In subsequent games during the period, the possibility of defeating the situation and obtaining benefits can be continued. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's interest in the point game will be continued, and that the player's interest in the game will continue to increase.

<Description of RB effect end subroutine>
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, at the end of the RB game, the value of NAT, which is the number of games for which the notification effect is to be implemented, is determined by the lottery process based on the lottery table corresponding to the value of POINT acquired so far. A detailed explanation will be given of the RB effect end subroutine for reinitializing the counters, parameters, etc. used in the above.

In FIG. 33, it is first determined whether or not an RB end signal (see step S310 in FIG. 11) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S860). If it is determined in this determination that the RB end signal has not been received (NO), the present subroutine is immediately ended.
If it is determined in step S860 that an RB end signal has been received (YES), then a notification game number lottery table corresponding to the POINT value acquired so far is read from the ROM 208, and lottery processing is performed. Is performed (step S862).

Here, an embodiment of the notification game number lottery table is shown in FIG. In the notification game number lottery table shown in FIG. 44, as the acquired POINT value increases, the value of NAT becomes 1 or more, that is, the probability of performing the notification effect increases. The probability of performing at least one notification effect is 5% when the POINT value is 0, 15% when the POINT value is 1, and 30% when the POINT value is 2, and the POINT value is 3 Is 35%, and when the value of POINT is 4 or more, it is 100%.
When the POINT value is 4, a value of 3 or more can be obtained as the NAT value, and when the POINT value is 5, a value of 7 or more can be obtained as the NAT value. When the value is 6, a value of 9 or more can be obtained as the NAT value.

  Next, the value determined in the lottery process in step S862 is input as a NAT value (step S864), and the process proceeds to step S866. Note that the value determined in the lottery process may be zero. In step S866, 0 is input to the values of GAME, POINT, and CANCEL to perform initialization, and this subroutine is terminated.

Based on the NAT value determined by the control process described above, a notification effect including information useful for displaying a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery by the reel stop operation can be implemented (FIG. 35). reference).
Therefore, in the present embodiment, a game that implements a notification effect including information useful for displaying a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery by the reel stop operation according to the total value of points acquired in the point game. Since the number is determined, it can be expected that the player's interest in the point game is increased, and further, the player's interest in the game is increased.

  In the above-described embodiment, the privilege is determined according to the total value of points acquired in the point game, but is not limited to this, and the privilege is determined according to the points acquired for each game. You can also. In this case, when the symbol corresponding to the push order is displayed and winning in the point revival lottery process, not only the points in the game where the previous points could not be revived but also the larger points in the game May be given.

  When a point game is executed by the control process as described above, if a navigation effect that informs the correct pressing order for displaying the symbol corresponding to the pressing order corresponding role is executed, the point game is executed advantageously for the player. A control process for implementing this navigation effect will be described below.

<Description of navigation control subroutine during RB>
Next, referring to FIG. 34, when the value of the counter GAME is larger than 0 (for example, when GAME = 1 to 5), the correct pushing order for displaying the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery (reel stop) In detail, the RB navigation control subroutine for performing a navigation effect for notifying the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the combination lottery will be described in detail.

34, first, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S41 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S870). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until a game start signal is received from the main control circuit 100.
If it is determined in step S870 that the game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the counter GAME is greater than 0 (step S872). If it is determined in this determination that the value of GAME is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S872 that the value of GAME is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not a role lottery information signal (see step S93 in FIG. 7) has been received from the control circuit 100. (Step S874). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until a winning lottery information signal is received from the main control circuit 100.
If it is determined in step S874 that the winning lottery information signal has been received (YES), it is determined whether there is any winning combination based on the information of the winning lottery information signal (step S876). If it is determined that there is no winning combination (NO), the subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S876 that there is some winning combination (YES), the navigation effect table corresponding to the value of the counter GAME is read from the ROM 208, and lottery processing is performed (step S878).

  Here, FIG. 45 shows an example of a navigation effect table. In FIG. 45, the winning probability when the GAME value is 1 (that is, the probability of performing the navigation effect) is 1/200, and the winning probability when the GAME value is 2 is 1/100. When the value is 3, the winning probability is 1/50, when the GAME value is 4, the winning probability is 1/30, and when the GAME value is 5, the winning probability is 1/5. As the value of GAME increases, that is, as the game for executing the point effect is repeated, the probability of executing the navigation effect is set higher.

  In this embodiment, if there is a winning combination during an RB game, a lottery process is performed for each game, and if it wins, a navigation effect is performed, but this is not a limitation. For example, The game lottery process can be set so as to obtain navigation effects for a plurality of games in a single lottery process without performing each game.

  Subsequent to step S878, it is next determined whether or not the result of the lottery process in step S878 has been won (implemented navigation effect) (step S880). If it is determined in this determination that the winning process has not been won (NO), the present subroutine is terminated. If it is determined in step S880 that, as a result of the lottery process, winning (navigation effect) is determined (YES), the reel stop order (correct pressing order) or symbol corresponding to the winning combination is notified. An effect is implemented (step S732). Specifically, the image control means 51 controls the display drive circuit 220 based on the navigation image data transmitted by the effect control means 540 to display a predetermined navigation image on the display device 70.

  For example, in a point game, when a winning combination is displayed in which the corresponding symbol is displayed when a reel stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order (reel stop order) in the role lottery, the correct pressing order is notified in the navigation image. By doing so, the player can advance the point game in an advantageous situation.

Next, it is determined whether or not a display symbol information signal (see step S212 in FIG. 10) has been received from the control circuit 100 (step S884). Here, the display symbol information signal is a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 based on the result of symbol determination after all reels are stopped, and includes information on symbols displayed on the stopped reels.
If it is determined in step S884 that the display symbol information signal is not received (NO), the process returns to step S882, and the control processes in steps S882 and S884 are repeated. That is, the display of the navigation image is continued until all the reels are stopped and the display symbol information signal is transmitted.
If it is determined in step S884 that the display symbol information signal has been received (YES), the navigation image display is terminated (step ZS886), and this subroutine is terminated.

As described above, in a game where a point game is executed (for example, GAME = 1 to 5), a navigation image is displayed when a winning effect is performed by performing a navigation effect lottery process, and a plurality of games (for example, GAME = 3 to 5) are displayed. A point revival lottery process will be carried out.
At this time, every time a game is executed during the game period in which the point revival lottery process is performed, the probability of winning in the navigation effect lottery process increases (see FIG. 44), while the probability of winning in the point revival lottery process decreases. (See FIG. 41).

  Therefore, there is a conflict between the probability of performing a navigation effect that informs the pressing order (reel stop order) corresponding to the winning pressing order (stop procedure corresponding part) and the probability of winning in the above-described point revival (compensation) lottery process. So, you can adjust the balance of the ball for point acquisition.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, despite the notification of the correct push order (reel stop order) from the navigation image, the player does not intentionally perform the reel stop operation in the correct reel stop order. It is conceivable that the cancellation lottery is avoided by not giving it. In order to prevent such a situation, as another embodiment of the present invention, for example, when notification of the correct pushing order (reel stop order) is performed on the display of the navigation image, the winning order lottery is selected. At the time of winning, the cancel lottery process can be performed (regardless of the result of the display symbol determination).

  Further, in the above-described notification game number (NAT) lottery table, the case where the acquired points are 0 to 6 is shown, but the case where 7 or more points are acquired can also be set. For example, it is possible to use the same lottery table for all 7 points or more, and it is also possible to use different lottery tables for each 7-point or more by separating one point.

<Description of examples of point games>
A specific example of the point game performed by the control process as described above will be described with reference to the schematic diagrams of FIGS.
FIG. 36 shows the contents of a conventional push order game that only earns points when the correct push order (reel stop order) is obtained. FIG. 37 shows the correct push order in the conventional push order game shown in FIG. FIG. 38 shows the contents of a push-order game that can perform the point revival process (point compensation process) according to the present invention.

FIG. 36 shows a case where 1 point is obtained by correctly answering the pressing order only in the third game in the first to fifth games. FIG. 37 shows a case where 3 to 5 games have a navigation effect indicating the correct pushing order, so that the correct answer is obtained in 3 to 5 games and 3 points are obtained.
In FIG. 38, as in FIG. 36, the correct answer is shown only in the third game (GAME = 3), but in the point revival lottery process, three points are won and further pressed. The correct answer was displayed in order and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination was displayed, indicating that when GAME = 3, the same 3 points are given as if the correct answer was considered in the push order in GAME = 1-3. .
It should be noted that at the time when the player wins 3 points in the point revival lottery process (when the display symbol is not fixed), the word “chance” indicating the winning in the point revival lottery process is displayed. More specifically, the timing at which this “chance” display is started is the timing at which the start lever is operated and the reel starts to rotate, and at this point, the player knows that there is a chance to recover points. Therefore, in order to realize the point revival, it will focus on displaying the symbol corresponding to the winning combination.

  As described above, even if the initial game during the point game is not successful and the desired result cannot be obtained, the subsequent game during the point game implementation will restore points. Through processing, the situation is overcome and the opportunity to obtain benefits is granted, so that the high interest in the point game is continued throughout the period of the point game, and the player's interest in the game is increased. Expect to continue.

  In the above-described embodiment, whether or not points can be awarded is determined based on whether or not a winning combination is won in the winning lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is determined only by the reel stop order (pushing order). It is also possible to make a determination based on the number of payouts (4 or 12) when winning the general roles 3A to 3D. In addition, whether or not points can be given can be determined under other arbitrary conditions.

<Description of Notification Image Display Subroutine>
Next, based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, the notification image display subroutine performed in the sub control circuit 200 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. In this subroutine, the control processing by the notification effect control means 540 is performed, and when the number of games corresponding to the value of NAT obtained based on the above point game is won in the general combination 3 in the combination lottery, A control process for displaying an effect image for informing the correct reel stop order is performed. By this control process, the player can reliably receive the payout of 12 game media.

First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S41 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S900). If it is determined by this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), the determination process of step S900 is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until the game is started. If it is determined in step S900 that a game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not a role lottery information signal (see step S93 in FIG. 7) has been received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S902).
If it is determined in this determination that the combination lottery information signal has not been received (NO), the determination process in step S902 is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until a winning lottery information signal is received. If it is determined in step S902 that the combination lottery information signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the counter NAT is larger than 0, that is, whether or not AT is being performed (step S904). . If it is determined in this determination that the value of NAT is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated.

If it is determined in step S904 that the value of NAT is greater than 0, that is, AT is being performed (YES), then a lottery lottery is performed based on the winning lottery information signal received from the main control circuit 100. Then, it is determined whether or not the general combination 3 (specifically, any combination of the general combinations 3A to 3D) is won (step S906). If it is determined that the general combination 3 is not won (NO) in this determination, the present subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S906 that the general combination 3 has been won (YES), a control process for decrementing the value of the counter NAT by 1 is performed (step S908). Next, a reel stop order notification image for notifying the correct reel stop order is displayed on the display device 70 (step S910), and the process proceeds to step S912. In step S912, it is determined whether an all-reel stop signal (see step S173 in FIG. 9) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (S912).

  If it is determined in this determination that all reel stop signals have not been received (NO), the process returns to step S910, and the control processing from steps S910 to S912 is repeated. That is, the display of the reel stop order notification image is continued until all reels stop. If it is determined in step S812 that all reel stop signals have been received (YES), this subroutine is terminated.

  As already explained, when any combination of general roles 3A to 3D (but always includes general role 3A (corresponding design: any, bell, any)) is selected in the role lottery, it corresponds to the winning combination When the reel stop operation is performed in the reel stop order, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol bell is displayed at the center position among the three vertical positions on the middle reel. On the other hand, when the reel stop operation is not performed in the reel stop order corresponding to the selected combination, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position among the three vertical positions on the middle reel.

In the middle reel, when the symbol bell is displayed at the center position among the three vertical positions, the three effective lines of the center horizontal effective line L1, the diagonally right-down effective line L3A, and the diagonally right-up effective line L3B. Since the symbol corresponding to the general combination 3A is displayed on the top, 4 sheets × 3 lines = 12 number of game media can be paid out. On the other hand, when the symbol bell is displayed at the upper position among the three vertical positions, the symbol corresponding to the general combination 3A is displayed only on the upper horizontal effective line L2A. You will only receive media payouts.
Therefore, if the correct reel stop order according to the combination of combinations can be notified in step S910, the player can surely receive the payout of 12 game media. It can be expected that interest in will increase.

  The notification effect based on the NAT value obtained by the point game can be started immediately after the point game is finished (specifically, the RT1 game which is shifted after the RB game is finished). Can be stored and executed in a predetermined gaming state (for example, a winning game or a game in the RT3 operating state).

  Note that the notification effect image displayed by the notification effect control means 540 is not limited to this. For example, in the game at the time of RT2 operation, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination corresponding to the re-game character C is selected in the role lottery. When displaying and winning a prize, when the transition from the RT2 operation state to the more advantageous RT3 operation state is performed, an effect of informing the correct reel stop order (push order) for displaying the symbol corresponding to the re-playing player C is performed. Is also possible. This notification effect enables the player to shift from RT2 to a more advantageous RT3 operating state by a reel stop operation.

Similarly, in normal (non-RB / non-BB / non-RT) games, when a combination including re-gamer B is won in the winning lottery and the corresponding symbol is displayed and winning, RT2 operation that is more advantageous than normal game In the case of shifting to the state, it is also conceivable to perform an effect of informing the correct reel stop order (push order) for displaying the symbol corresponding to the re-game player B. By this notification effect, the player can shift from the normal game to the more advantageous RT2 operation state by the reel stop operation.
In addition, for example, when a symbol to be displayed on a predetermined reel is any one of three symbols (so-called three-choice case), an effect of notifying the corresponding symbol can be considered. It is conceivable to implement other arbitrary notification effects.

(Explanation regarding the second embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention)
Next, a description will be given of a second embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention with reference to FIGS. The second embodiment is characterized by a control process mainly performed by the sub-control circuit 200. Each control process in the main control circuit 100 is similar to that of the first embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. The control process shown in FIG.
This second embodiment relates to a notification effect and a precursor effect performed before that, and can be performed together with the first embodiment related to the above point game, and is separate from the first embodiment. It can also be implemented.

<Description of set number setting subroutine>
First, the set number setting subroutine executed by the notification effect determining means 570 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this subroutine, in a game in the RT3 operating state, when a notification-corresponding symbol is displayed, the number of notification sets, which is the number of sets for which the notification effect is performed in the lottery process, and the notification effect is started without performing the warning effect. Control processing for determining the number of immediate notification sets, which is the number of sets in the case, is performed.

In FIG. 46, first, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S41 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S1700). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until a game start signal is received from the main control circuit 100.
If it is determined in step S1700 that a game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of NRT is 3, that is, whether or not the RT3 is operating (step S1702). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NRT is not 3, that is, the RT3 is not operating (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. That is, in the present embodiment, control processing for determining the number of notification sets and the number of immediate notification sets is performed in a gaming state that is advantageous to a player whose winning probability of a re-gamer is higher than that of a normal game.

If it is determined in step S1702 that the NRT value is 3, that is, the RT3 is in the operating state (YES), then the main lottery information signal from the main control circuit 100 (see step S93 in FIG. 7). Is received (step S1704).
If it is determined in this determination that the combination lottery information signal has not been received (NO), the determination processing in step S1704 is repeated. That is, it is in a standby state until a role lottery is performed and a role lottery information signal is transmitted.

If it is determined in step S1704 that the combination lottery information signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the notification corresponding combination is won based on the received combination lottery information signal information (step S1704). S1706).
Here, the notification corresponding role is a winning combination that is a requirement for performing the notification effect, and when the notification corresponding role is won in the role lottery, a control process for determining the number of notification sets and the number of immediate notification sets is performed. It has become.
As the notification target combination, for example, general combinations 1 to 3, a single combination, re-game combinations A to G, and an SB combination can be exemplified. In the notification set number lottery table (see FIG. 51) and the immediate notification set number lottery table (see FIG. 52), which will be described later, the general combination 1, the general combination 2, the single combination, the re-playing combination C, And a re-game player D are set.

  In addition, it is also possible to set the case where a predetermined symbol (notification corresponding symbol) is displayed as a requirement for performing the notification effect. In this case, for example, the notification corresponding symbol corresponds to the general role 1 Designed: Cherry / any / any, Design corresponding to general role 2: Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon, Design corresponding to 1 role: Blank / Bar / Red 7, Design corresponding to replaying role C: Replay / Replay The symbol corresponding to the cherry and the re-playing role D: Bell Cherry Bell can be exemplified, and the symbol Bell Cherry Cherry which is a spill of the SB role can also be exemplified. Furthermore, a predetermined symbol displayed when the result of the winning lottery is out of place can be set as a notification corresponding symbol.

  If it is determined in step 1706 that the notification response combination has not been won (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step 1706 that the notification corresponding role has been won (YES), the notification set number lottery table corresponding to the displayed symbol is read out from the ROM 208, and lottery processing is performed, step S1710. Proceed to

  Here, FIG. 51 shows an embodiment of the notification set number lottery table. In the notification set number lottery table of FIG. 51, numbers (total number 256) corresponding to the above-described five notification correspondence symbols are allocated to the number of notification sets 0 to 15. Here, the general combination 1 and the single combination are combinations in which the implementation of the notification effect is not fixed, that is, at least one notification set number is not always determined, and the general combination 2, the replaying combination C, and the replaying The combination D is a combination in which the implementation of the notification effect is confirmed, that is, at least one notification set number is determined.

  Therefore, when a general combination 1 and a single combination in which the notification effect is not confirmed are won, or when a symbol corresponding to the combination is displayed, the probability that 0 is selected as the value of the number of sets becomes very high. ing. On the other hand, when winning the general combination 2, replaying role C, and replaying role D for which the notification effect is confirmed, or when a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed, the lottery process always includes at least one set. Numbers can be earned. Further, in the combination for which the notification effect is to be confirmed, the numbers are assigned so that the larger set number is won in the order of the general combination 2, the replaying combination C, and the replaying combination D.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the winning probability of each notification set number in the lottery process is determined according to a plurality of notification corresponding symbols (notification corresponding roles), setting of the winning probability suitable for the player's recognition Thus, it can be expected that the player's performance and interest in the game will increase.

Subsequent to step S1708, it is determined whether or not one or more sets have been selected in the lottery process in step S1708 (step S1710). If it is determined that one or more sets are not selected (NO) in this determination, the present subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S1710 that one or more sets have been selected (YES), a control process is performed to add the number of notification sets selected in the lottery process to the value of the counter SET (step S1712). The process proceeds to step S1713.
The value of the counter SET is 0 as an initial state.

Next, in step S1713, it is determined whether a notification effect is being implemented (step S1713). If it is determined in this determination that the notification effect is not implemented (NO), this subroutine is terminated.
If it is determined in step S1713 that the notification effect is being implemented (YES), the number of immediate notification sets corresponding to the selected notification set number and the displayed notification corresponding symbol is next selected from the ROM 208. The table is read and lottery processing is performed (step S1714), and the process proceeds to step S1716.

  That is, the immediate notification set number lottery process is performed only when the RT3 operation state is advantageous for the player and the notification effect is being performed. In other words, only when the so-called ART is executed, the immediate notification set number lottery process is performed to determine the immediate notification set number. Therefore, the notification effect performed when the so-called ART has not been performed in the past always starts the notification effect after performing the precursor effect.

FIG. 52 shows an example of the immediate notification set number lottery table. In the notification set number lottery table of FIG. 52, a value within the number of notification sets selected in the lottery process in step S1708 is selected as the number of immediate notification sets. In addition, the maximum number of immediate notification sets is five, and when the number of notification sets is a large value, immediate notification is performed for some of the sets.
In addition, when a general combination 1 and a single combination in which the notification effect is not confirmed are won, or when a symbol corresponding to the combination is displayed, there is a high probability that 0 is selected as the value of the immediate notification set number. However, as the value of the number of notification sets increases, the probability that one or more immediate notification set numbers are selected also increases.

On the other hand, when winning the general combination 2, replaying role C and replaying role D for which the notification effect is confirmed, or when a corresponding symbol is displayed, at least one immediate notification set is selected in the lottery process. The probability that the number is selected is very high.
That is, the player can clearly grasp that the notification effect is performed as in the case where the general combination 2, the re-playing role C, and the re-playing role D are won, or when the corresponding symbols are displayed. In such a situation, since there is a high probability that the number of immediate notification sets that promptly start the notification effect without performing the warning effect will be selected, the player's confidence in the effect will increase, and even if the effect continues, the effect or game The progress of is not monotonous. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's performance and interest in the game are increased and continued.
On the other hand, in a situation where the player cannot clearly understand that the notification effect will be implemented, such as when a general combination 1 and a single combination are won, or when a corresponding symbol is displayed, one or more Since there is a low probability that the number of immediate notification sets will be selected, there is a high possibility that an indication effect will be performed, and the notification effect can be effectively hidden. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's performance and interest in the game are increased and continued.

  Further, in the immediate notification set number lottery table in FIG. 52, as the number of notification sets selected in the lottery process in step S1708 increases, the probability that zero is selected as the immediate notification set number increases. That is, the probability that at least one immediate notification set number is selected is low.

  Therefore, even if there are few sets that perform immediate notification that immediately starts the notification effect without performing the warning effect, when the set of notification effects continues, the player has a large number of notification sets. Since it can be expected to be stocked, it can be expected that the player's performance and interest in the game will increase.

Next, in step S1716, it is determined whether one or more immediate notification set numbers have been selected (step S1716). If it is determined in this determination that one or more immediate notification sets are not selected (NO), the present subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S1716 that one or more immediate notification set numbers have been selected (YES), control processing for adding the number of immediate notification sets selected in the lottery process in step S1714 to the value of the counter SOKSET (Step S1718), and this subroutine is terminated.
The value of the counter SOKSET is 0 as an initial state.

<Description of production control subroutine>
Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 47, the effect control means 540 of the sub control circuit 200 uses the notification set number (SET) and the immediate notification set number (SOKSET) set by the above-described set number setting subroutine. A detailed description of the effect control subroutine to be performed will be given. This subroutine is a flowchart showing a control process executed over a plurality of games in a normal (non-RB, non-BB, non-RT) game and a game in an RT1-RT2 operating state.

47, first, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S41 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S1740). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until a game start signal is received from the main control circuit 100.
If it is determined in step S1740 that a game start signal has been received (YES), next, whether the value of NRB or NBB is greater than 0, that is, whether RB game or BB game is in progress. Is determined (step S 1742). If it is determined in this determination that NRB or NBB is greater than 0 (YES), that is, during RB gaming or BB gaming, this subroutine is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S1742 that the NRB value is also equal to or less than 0 (NO), that is, neither the RB game nor the BB game is determined, then whether the NRT value is greater than 2 or not. Judgment is made (step S1744). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NRT is greater than 2 (YES), that is, it is in the RT3 or RT4 operating state, this subroutine is terminated as it is.
In step S1744, if the NRT value is 2 or less (NO), that is, it is determined that the game is either a normal (non-RB, non-BB, non-RT) game or an RT1-RT2 operating state game. If so, it is then determined whether the value of the counter ZENCHO is greater than 0 (step S1746).

Here, ZENCHO is a counter that determines whether or not to perform a precursor effect and the number of times that the precursor effect is performed. If the value is greater than 0, the precursor effect is performed (see steps S1754 and FIG. 49 in FIG. 47). ).
If it is determined in step S1746 that the value of ZENCHO is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of counter HOCHI is greater than 0 (step S1748). Here, HOCHI is a counter that determines whether or not the notification effect is performed and the number of notification effects to be performed. When the value is larger than 0, the notification effect is performed (step S1756 in FIG. 47). , See FIG.

If it is determined in step S1748 that the value of HOCHI is 0 or less (NO), the value of the notification set number SET (see step S1712 in FIG. 46) determined in the above-described set number setting subroutine is next. It is determined whether or not is greater than 0 (step S1750).
Here, HOCHI is a counter that determines whether or not the notification effect is to be performed and the number of notification effects to be performed. If the value is greater than 0, the notification effect is performed (step S1756, FIG. 50). If it is determined in this determination that the value of SET is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. That is, when the values of the counters ZENCHO and HOCHI are 0 and the number of notification sets is 0, the notification effect is not performed.

  If it is determined in step S1750 that the value of SET is larger than 0 (YES), a counter setting subroutine is performed (step S1752), and the process returns to the determination process in step S1746. That is, when there is a number of notification sets equal to or greater than 1, but the counter ZENCHO that performs the warning effect and the counter HOCHI that performs the notification effect are both 0, the counter setting subroutine sets the counter based on the notification set number SET. And the process returns to a series of control processes starting from step S1746.

<Description of counter setting subroutine>
Next, a detailed description will be given of a counter setting subroutine which is a control process in step S1752 of the effect control subroutine of FIG. 47, using the flowchart of FIG.
In FIG. 48, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the immediate notification set number SOKSET is greater than 0 (step S1800). If it is determined in this determination that the value of SOKSET is greater than 0 (YES), 0 is input as the value of counter ZENCHO, and HOCHIMAX is input as the value of counter HOCHI (step S1802). Here, HOCHIMAX is the number of notification effects (the number of games) performed with one notification set number, for example, HOCHIMAX = 40. However, the value is not limited to this value, and any other value can be set.

Subsequent to step S1802, control processing for subtracting 1 from the value of the immediate notification set number SOKSET is performed (step S1804), and the process proceeds to step S1808. That is, every time the immediate notification effect (ZENCHO = 0) in which no sign effect is performed is performed HOCHIMAX times, the SOKSET value is decreased by one, and when the value becomes 0, the immediate notification effect is ended (step S1800). See NO).
If it is determined in step S1800 that the value of SOKSET is 0 or less (NO), next, ZENCHOMAX is input as the value of counter ZENCHO, and HOCHIMAX is input as the value of counter HOCHI (step S1800). S1806), the process proceeds to step S1808.

Here, ZENCHOMAX is the number of precursor effects (the number of games) to be performed with one precursor notification set number. For example, ZENCHOMAX = 20 can be exemplified. However, the value is not limited to this value, and any other value can be set.
Further, as the value of HOCHIMAX, the above-described HOCHIMAX = 40 can be used, or any other value can be set.

  In step S1808, a control process for subtracting 1 from the value of the notification set number SET is performed (step S1808), and this subroutine is terminated. By this control process, until the value of the notification effect SET becomes 0, the immediate notification effect without the warning effect and the notification effect with the warning effect are only the notification set number SET determined in the set number setting subroutine of FIG. Can be implemented.

As is clear from the determination processing in step S1800, in this embodiment, when at least one immediate notification set number SOKSET is selected, an effect corresponding to the number of immediate notification sets is preferentially performed. Yes.
Therefore, in a situation where the player clearly knows that the notification effect will be implemented, the notification effect can be implemented promptly without being hidden, so that the player's confidence in the effect increases and conforms to the player's recognition Since the progress of the performance can be expected, it can be expected that the player's performance and interest in the game will be increased and continued.

  In the above-described embodiment, a finite value is input as the value of HOCHIMAX (see steps S1802 and S1806). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when an end requirement other than the game number consumption is reached, It is also possible to end the notification effect. Other termination requirements include, for example, winning a predetermined combination in a combination lottery, displaying a predetermined symbol, and generating a predetermined result in a secondary game executed by the secondary control circuit 200. And any other optional requirements can be defined.

<Description of precursor effect control subroutine>
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 49, the precursor effect control subroutine, which is the control process of step S1754 of the effect control subroutine of FIG. 47, will be described in detail.
In FIG. 49, first, a precursor effect image corresponding to the value of the counter ZENCHO is displayed on the display device 70 (step S1820), and the process proceeds to step S1822. In step S1822, it is determined whether an all-reel stop signal (see step S173 in FIG. 9) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (S1822).

  If it is determined in this determination that all reel stop signals have not been received (NO), the process returns to step S1820, and the control processing from steps S1820 to S1822 is repeated. That is, the display of the sign effect image is continued until all reels are stopped. If it is determined in step S1822 that the all-reel stop signal has been received (YES), the image display is terminated (step S1824), and then a control process for subtracting 1 from the counter ZENCHO is performed (step S1822). S1826), this subroutine is terminated.

  Each time the precursor effect is implemented by the control processing in step S1826, the value of the counter ZENCHO is decremented by 1 from ZENCHOMAX, and when the value of ZENCHO becomes 0, the execution of this subroutine ends (see NO in step S1746 of FIG. 47). ). That is, the precursor effect is performed ZENCHOMAX times.

<Description of Notification Effect Control Subroutine>
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 50, a detailed description will be given of the notification effect control subroutine that is the control process of step S1756 of the effect control subroutine of FIG.
50, first, it is determined whether or not a role lottery information signal (see step S93 in FIG. 7) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S1900). If it is determined in this determination that the combination lottery information signal has not been received (NO), the determination processing in step S1900 is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until a winning lottery information signal is received. If it is determined in step S1900 that the combination lottery information signal has been received (YES), then, based on the received combination lottery information signal, the general combination 3 (specifically, general combinations 3A to 3D in detail) It is determined whether or not a combination of any of the above has been won (step S1902). If it is determined in this determination that the general combination 3 has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S1909.

  If it is determined in step S1902 that the general combination 3 is won (YES), a reel stop order notification image for informing the correct reel stop order is displayed on the display device 70 ( Step S1904) and the process proceeds to Step S1906. In step S1906, it is determined whether an all-reel stop signal (see step S173 in FIG. 9) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (S1906).

  If it is determined in this determination that all reel stop signals have not been received (NO), the process returns to step S1904, and the control processing from steps S1904 to S1906 is repeated. That is, the display of the reel stop order notification image is continued until all reels stop. If it is determined in step S1906 that an all-reel stop signal has been received (YES), the image display is terminated (step S1908), and then a control process for subtracting 1 from the counter HOCHI is performed (step S1906). S1910), this subroutine is terminated.

  The value of the counter HOCHI is decremented by 1 from HOCHIMAX every time the notification effect is executed by the control processing in step S1910. When the value of HOCHI becomes 0, the execution of the notification effect ends. That is, the notification effect is executed HOCHIMAX times.

  However, the present invention is not limited to the case where the number of executions of the notification effect is determined, and the execution can be continued until the next RT3 operation state is started without setting the number of executions. In this case, the re-game player C, who becomes the start requirement for the next RT3 operation state, is won, but if the push order fails, the notification effect may end, and even if the push order fails, the next The notification effect may continue until the RT3 operating state starts.

  As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the number of notification sets is determined when the notification corresponding symbol is displayed in the RT3 operating state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that of the normal game. Perform control processing. The number of notification sets is one set of notification effects in the game period after the end of the RT3 operation state and before the start of the next RT3 operation state. In the normal game and the games in the RT1 to RT2 operating states after the RT3 operating state is ended and until the next RT3 operating state is started, a notification effect can be implemented. Note that there are cases where the number of notification effects is fixed and determined, or not fixed.

  At this time, after the end of the RT3 operation state, a notification (or precursor) effect may be started immediately, or a predetermined game may be started after digestion. In addition, as described above, the timing to end the notification effect may have reached the predetermined number of executions, and although the re-game player C, which is the start requirement for the next RT3 operation state, is won, In some cases, the notification may end when the user fails, or even if the push order fails, the notification may continue until the next RT3 operation state starts.

  As a content of the notification effect, it is conceivable to notify a predetermined reel stop order (correct pressing order). In this case, for example, in a normal game, when a re-game player B is won by a lottery, the correct push order of the re-game player B is notified to display a corresponding symbol, In the RT2 operation state, when the re-gamer C is won in the lottery drawing, the corresponding symbols are displayed by informing the correct push order of the re-gamer C, and the RT2 operation is performed. It is possible to shift from the state to the RT3 operation state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that of the normal game.

  However, the timing for determining the number of notification sets is not limited to only in the RT3 operating state, for example, during a normal game, a game in the RT1, RT2 operating state, or a winning game (RB game, BB game, etc.) ), The number of notification sets can be determined when the notification corresponding symbol is displayed.

  In any case, for example, the player is informed that a symbol corresponding to a role that is likely to have the number of notification sets such as the general combination 2 and the re-playing combination C, D is displayed and the notification effect is performed. In such a situation that can be clearly understood, the probability that the immediate notification set number SOKSET is selected is increased (see FIG. 52), and the possibility of promptly starting the notification effect without performing the precursor effect is increased. . This increases the confidence of the player's performance, and even if the performance continues, the progress of the subsequent performance will not be monotonous, so it is expected to increase the player's performance and interest in the game and continue it. it can.

  On the other hand, in a situation where the player cannot clearly grasp that a symbol corresponding to a role that is unlikely to be set for the number of notification sets such as a general combination 1 or a single combination is displayed and the notification effect is performed. The probability that the immediate notification set number SOKSET is selected is lowered (see FIG. 52), and the possibility of implementing the precursor effect is increased. Therefore, since the warning effect can be effectively hidden and the notification effect can be effectively hidden, it can be expected that the player's effect and the interest in the game are increased and continued.

In the above-described embodiment, when the notification corresponding symbol is displayed, the number of notification sets is determined by the lottery process, and according to the determined number of notification sets, that is, when at least one notification set number is determined, the lottery process The number of immediate notification sets is determined.
Therefore, it is possible to determine the number of immediate notification sets corresponding to the number of notification sets, and it is possible to implement a balanced effect regarding the implementation and non-implementation of the warning effect.

In addition, from the number of notification sets determined in the lottery process as in the above-described embodiment, not only when the number of immediate notification sets is determined, there is no restriction that is a part of the notification set determined in the lottery process, It is also possible to add up the number uniquely determined for each opportunity to determine the number of immediate notification sets.
At this time, the number of immediate sets can be determined according to the result of the lottery without waiting for the display of the symbols. In this case, it is determined whether or not a winning combination having a high possibility of determining the number of notification sets such as the general winning combination 2 and the replaying winning combinations C and D is determined as a result of the winning combination lottery, so that no problem occurs. Yes.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the notification corresponding symbol is displayed, the number of notification sets and the number of immediate notification sets are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Control processing for determining the number of notification sets is performed, and further, control processing for determining the number of immediate notification sets is performed when a notification corresponding symbol corresponding to the notification response combination is displayed as a result of the reel stop operation. You can also.

  In this case, even if it is not possible to display the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the reel stop operation, there is a possibility of acquiring the number of notification sets, so a wide range of players including players with relatively little gaming experience can be obtained. , You can enjoy the production. In addition, since the number of immediate notification sets is determined according to the display result of the symbols, in a situation where the player can clearly grasp that the notification effect will be implemented, it will be notified promptly without reliably performing the warning effect. Since the production starts, it can be expected that the reliability of the player's performance increases, and that the player's performance and interest in the game increase.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned 2nd embodiment, it sets so that the probability that the number of immediate alerting | reporting sets will be selected by lottery becomes low as the number of alerting | reporting sets increases (refer FIG. 52). Therefore, when there are few immediate notifications for promptly starting the notification effect without implementing the warning effect, the player is stocked with a large number of notification sets when the notification effect set continues. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's production and interest in the game will increase.

  Furthermore, the winning probabilities of the number of notification sets in the lottery process are the general role 2 with the high possibility that the notification effect will be implemented, the replaying players C and D, and the general role 1 with the low possibility that the notification effect will be implemented. Since it is determined according to the combination of one player and the like, it can be expected that the player's interest in the production and the game will increase by setting the winning probability suitable for the player's recognition.

  In addition, when at least one immediate notification set number is selected, an effect corresponding to the number of immediate notification sets in which no sign effect is performed is preferentially performed (see YES in step S1746 of FIG. 47). Therefore, since the confidence in the player's performance increases and the progress of the performance suitable for the player's recognition can be expected, it can be expected to increase the player's performance and interest in the game and continue it.

(Explanation regarding the third embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention)
Next, a description will be given of a third embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention with reference to FIGS. The third embodiment also has a feature in the control processing mainly performed by the sub-control circuit 200, and each control processing in the main control circuit 100 is similar to the first and second embodiments described above. This is performed by the control process shown in FIGS.
This third embodiment relates to a notification effect and an effect over a plurality of games performed before that, and is performed before the first embodiment related to the above point game, the above notification effect and before. It can also be carried out together with the second embodiment relating to the sign effect, or can be carried out separately from the first embodiment and the second embodiment.

<Explanation of precursor / fake production lottery subroutine>
First, the precursor / fake effect lottery subroutine executed by the effect execution right determining means 575 of the sub-control circuit 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
53, first, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S41 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S2700). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), the determination process in step S2700 is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until the game is started. If it is determined in step S2700 that a game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not a role lottery information signal (see step S93 in FIG. 7) has been received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S2702).

  If it is determined in this determination that the combination lottery information signal has not been received (NO), the determination process of step S2702 is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until a winning lottery information signal is received. If it is determined in step S2702 that the combination lottery information signal has been received (YES), it is determined whether or not a specific combination is won in the combination lottery based on the combination lottery information signal received in step S2702. (Step S2704). Here, as the specific combination, any one of the general combinations 1 to 3 or any of the re-playing combinations A to D can be exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other combination including a winning combination can be specified.

If it is determined that the specific combination is not won (NO) in this determination, the present subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S2704 that the specific combination has been won (YES), then a prelude / fake effect lottery process is performed (step S2706), and the process proceeds to step S2708.
Here, the prelude / fake effect lottery processing is a notification effect including information useful for displaying on the active line a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the role lottery by the reel stop operation, and before the start of the notification effect. The right to perform an effect at the time of notification, which is a right to perform an effect over a plurality of games, and the right to perform an effect at the time of non-notification, which is a right to perform an effect performed over a plurality of games without performing the notification effect. Determine.

In addition, as an effect performed over the plurality of games, a prelude effect and a fake effect, which will be described later, can be considered. As an example of the sign effect and the fake effect, there may be a content in which a main character and an enemy character appear and a battle is developed over a plurality of games. At this time, in the foreplay effect corresponding to the case where the implementation of the notification effect is confirmed, the main character finally wins and the execution of the notification effect is not necessarily confirmed. The main character can be defeated.
As the winning probability in the prelude / fake effect lottery process, for example, the probability of winning the effect at the time of informing when the informing effect is confirmed and the effect over the plurality of games is won is 1/3. It can be exemplified that the probability of winning the non-notifying effect performing right to perform effects over a plurality of games without accompanying is 1/3, and the probability of losing is 1/3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other winning probability can be set.

  Subsequent to step S2706, as a result of the sign / fake effect lottery process, it is determined whether or not the notification effect and the effect of performing the effect at the time of performing the effect (specifically, the present effect or the fake effect) are won. (Step S2708). If it is determined in this determination that the right to perform the notification effect has been won (YES), then the number of games for which the notification effect is to be executed is determined in the lottery process (step S2710). For example, it can be exemplified that the lottery process is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 games are each 1/5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a lottery table having any other winning probability can be used.

  Subsequent to step S2710, 32 is input as the value of the counter ZENCHO (step S2712), and this subroutine is terminated. Here, ZENCHO is a counter that determines whether or not to perform a control process for performing a series of effects before the start of the notification effect, and the number of executions. In the present embodiment, in a total of 32 games, a control process for performing an effect before starting the notification effect is performed. Specific control processing is described in the scenario generation lottery subroutine, the previous sign lottery subroutine, the same system lottery subroutine, the fake effect execution subroutine, and the previous sign effect execution subroutine (see FIGS. 55 to 59).

If it is determined in step S2708 that the notification performance right has not been won (NO), next, an effect over a plurality of games without a notification effect (specifically, a fake effect). It is determined whether or not the non-notification-time production execution right to execute is won (step S2714). If it is determined in this determination that the right to perform the non-notification effect has been won (YES), 22 is input as the value of the counter FEIK (step S2716), and this subroutine is terminated.
Here, the FEIK is a counter that determines whether or not to perform control processing for performing a series of effects without performing a notification effect, and the number of times of execution. In this embodiment, control processing for performing a series of effects is performed in a total of 22 games. Specific control processing is described in the scenario generation lottery subroutine, the same system lottery subroutine, and the fake effect execution subroutine (see FIGS. 55, 57, and 58).

In this embodiment, 32 is input as the ZENCHO value and 22 is input as the FEIK value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other arbitrary values can be set. In addition, the value of ZENCHO and the value of FEIK can be determined by lottery processing.
As will be described later, it is desirable that the value of ZENCHO be set larger than the value of FEIK by a certain value.

<Description of production lottery / execution control subroutine>
Next, an effect lottery / execution control subroutine executed by the effect control means 540 of the sub-control circuit 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This subroutine is executed for each game, and a control process for determining the values of the counters FN and HN is performed by a lottery process based on the values of ZENCHO and FEIK determined in the above-mentioned precursor / fake effect lottery subroutine. Based on the determined FN and HN, a control process for performing a fake effect, a sign effect, and the like is performed.

54, first, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S41 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S2740). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated as it is. That is, it is in a standby state until a game start signal is received from the main control circuit 100.
If it is determined in step S2740 that the game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether the value of the counter FN is greater than 0 (step S2742). Here, FN is a counter that determines whether or not to execute a fake effect and the number of games to be executed, and the number of executions FNMAX is determined by a scenario generation lottery subroutine described later (see step S2810 in FIG. 55).
If it is determined in step S2742 that the value of FN is greater than 0 (YES), a fake effect execution subroutine is performed (step S2742), and the process proceeds to step S2746. Will be described in detail later.

In step S2746, it is determined whether the value of counter ZENCHO is greater than 0 (step S2746). If it is determined in this determination that the value of ZENCHO is greater than 0 (YES), a control process for subtracting 1 from the value of ZENCHO is performed (step S2748), and the process proceeds to step S2750. If it is determined in step S2746 that the value of ZENCHO is 0 or less (NO), the process directly proceeds to step S2750.
In step S2750, it is determined whether the value of counter FEIK is greater than 0 (step S2750). If it is determined in this determination that the value of FEIK is greater than 0 (YES), a control process for subtracting 1 from the value of FEIK is performed (step S2752), and this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined in step S2750 that the value of FEIK is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

  As will be described later, a scenario occurs when the right to perform an effect at the time of notification is set and the value of ZENCHO is greater than 10 and when the value of FEIK to which the effect of performing an effect at the time of non-notification is set is greater than 0 A lottery subroutine is performed (see steps S2762, S2776), and when winning is made in the fake effect lottery process of this scenario generation lottery subroutine, 1 is input to the value of the counter FN (see step S2808 in FIG. 55), as described above. The fake effect is executed by the fake effect execution subroutine (see step S2744).

If it is determined in step S2742 that the value of FN is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of counter HN is greater than 0 (step S2754). Here, HN is a counter that determines whether or not to execute the precursor effect and the number of games to be executed, and the execution number NMAX is determined by a precursor lottery subroutine described later (see step S2846 in FIG. 56).
If it is determined in step S2754 that the value of HN is greater than 0 (YES), the precursor effect execution subroutine is performed (step S2756), and a control process for subtracting 1 from the value of ZENCHO is performed (step S2758). ), This subroutine is terminated. This precursor effect execution subroutine will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  As will be described later, when the notification execution right is set and the value of ZENCHO is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 8, the forerunner lottery subroutine is performed (see step S2770), and when the foresign lottery process is won, 1 is input to the value of the counter HN (see step S2844 in FIG. 56), and as described above, the present sign effect is performed by the present sign effect execution subroutine (see step S2756).

If it is determined in step S2754 that the value of HN is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of the counter ZENCHO is greater than 10 (step S2760). As described above, when the notification-time effect execution right is set in the precursor / fake effect lottery process, 32 is input as the value of ZENCHO (see step S2712 in FIG. 53), Every time the present sign execution subroutine, the scenario generation lottery subroutine, the present sign subroutine, or the same-system lottery subroutine is executed, a control process for decreasing the value of ZENCHO by one is performed.
A game period in which the value of the counter ZENCHO is greater than 10, that is, a game period before the 10 game before the start timing of the notification effect may be referred to as a “separated game period”.

In the case where the notification execution right accompanied with the notification effect is set in the precursor / fake effect lottery subroutine and the separated game period in which the value of ZENCHO is larger than 10, the scenario generation lottery subroutine is executed, and the scenario generation lottery is performed. Depending on the result of processing, a fake effect or the same system effect is performed.
If it is determined in step S2760 that the value of ZENCHO is larger than 10 (YES), a scenario generation lottery subroutine is performed (step S2762), and the process proceeds to step S2772. The scenario generation lottery subroutine will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

If it is determined in step S2760 that the value of ZENCHO is 10 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of ZENCHO is greater than 8 and 10 or less (step S2764). If it is determined in this determination that the value of ZENCHO is in the range of greater than 8 and less than or equal to 10 (YES), then the same lottery subroutine is performed (step S2766) and the process proceeds to step S2772. This lottery subroutine will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.
A game period in which the value of the counter ZENCHO is in the range of more than 8 and not more than 10 may be referred to as “intermediate game period”.

  In the intermediate game period in which the notification-time effect execution right with notification effect execution is set in the precursor / fake effect lottery subroutine and the value of ZENCHO is greater than 8 and less than or equal to 10, the same-line lottery subroutine is performed. Depending on the result of the same line lottery process, the same line effect that is the same pattern effect is performed.

If it is determined in step S2764 that the value of ZENCHO is not in the range of more than 8 and less than 10 (NO), it is next determined whether the value of ZENCHO is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 8 ( Step S2768). In this determination, if it is determined that the value of ZENCHO is in the range of greater than 0 and less than or equal to 8 (YES), next, the present sign lottery subroutine is performed (step S2770), and the process proceeds to step S2772. A detailed description of this pre-sign lottery subroutine will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.
A game period in which the value of the counter ZENCHO is in a range greater than 0 and less than or equal to 8 may be referred to as a “proximity game period”.

In the prelude / fake production lottery subroutine, during the proximity game period in which the right to perform the production at the time of announcement accompanied with the implementation of the announcement effect is set and the value of ZENCHO is 8 or less, the presignature lottery subroutine is performed, and the result of the presignature lottery process In response to this, the precursor effect or the same-system effect is implemented.
In step S2772, control processing for subtracting 1 from the value of ZENCHO is performed (step S2772), and this subroutine is terminated.

If it is determined in step S2768 that the value of ZENCHO is not within the range of greater than 0 and less than 8 (NO), that is, the value of ZENCHO is less than 0, then the value of counter FEIK is less than 0. It is determined whether it is larger (step S2774). If it is determined by this determination that the value of FEIK is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S2774 that the value of FEIK is greater than 0 (YES), then a scenario generation lottery subroutine is performed (step S2776). Here, the scenario generation lottery subroutine in step S2776 is the same as the scenario generation lottery subroutine shown in step S2762.
Next, a control process for subtracting 1 from the value of FEIK is performed (step S2778), and this subroutine is terminated.

  In the case of a signage / fake effect lottery process, when a notification effect is performed with a notification effect, not only a separated game period in which the value of ZENCHO is greater than 10, but also a non-notification effect without a notification effect is performed. In the game period when the occurrence of a scenario occurs, the scenario generation lottery subroutine is performed, and the fake effect or the same system effect is performed according to the result of the scenario generation lottery process.

<Description of scenario generation lottery subroutine>
Next, the scenario generation lottery subroutine, which is the control process of steps S2762 and S2776 of the effect lottery / execution control subroutine of FIG. 54, will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, when the notification-time effect execution right for performing the notification effect is set, the separated game period in which the value of ZENCHO is larger than 10 and the non-notification-time effect execution right for not performing the notification effect are set. Execute this subroutine.

In FIG. 55, it is determined whether or not a continuous performance performed over a plurality of games is being implemented (step S2800). Here, the continuous effect includes a fake effect and a present sign effect, and includes all other continuous effects different from the fake effect and the present sign effect. If it is determined in this determination that another continuous effect is being implemented (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S2800 that other continuous effects are not being implemented (NO), then the scenario generation lottery table is read from the ROM 208 and scenario generation lottery processing is performed (step S2801). FIG. 60 shows an example of the scenario generation lottery table. In this embodiment, the probability that a scenario will occur is 3/32 (12/128), and the probability that a scenario will not occur is 29/32 (116/128).

Next, it is determined whether or not a scenario has occurred (winned) as a result of the scenario generation lottery process (step S2802). If it is determined in this determination that the scenario has not occurred (winned) (NO), the process proceeds to step S2820.
If it is determined in step S2802 that a scenario has occurred (winned) (YES), a fake effect lottery table corresponding to the number of remaining games (ZENCHO or FEIK value) is read from the ROM 208, and the fake effect lottery is determined. Processing is performed (step S2804).

FIG. 61 shows an example of a fake effect lottery table. In the present embodiment, as the fake effect, an effect in which the main character and the enemy character battle is performed, and an effect of the content that the main character eventually loses is performed. The length of performing the fake effect is set to 2-7 games (however, the winning probability of the fake effect of 2, 7 games is 0).
When the notification execution right is set and the value of ZENCHO is greater than 10, or when the non-notification effect execution right is set and the value of FEIK is greater than 0, the lottery table of FIG. Use the lottery process.

In the example of FIG. 61, the fake effects of scenario numbers 40 to 51 are set. For example, in the fake effect of scenario number 42, it is performed over 6 games, and the same pattern effects in the first and second games. In the third game, an effect that develops a battle between the main character and the enemy character is performed, and in the fourth to fifth games, the battle is continued. In the sixth game, the main character is defeated in the battle.
The win probability of the fake effect of scenario number 42 is 0 when the value of ZENCHO is 11 to 13 or the value of FEIK is 1 to 3, and is 3/64 (12/256 when the value of ZENCHO is 14 or more. ).

For example, in the fake effect of scenario number 50, the same system effect that the effect of the same pattern is performed in the first game is performed over the three games, the main character and the enemy side in the second game There is an effect that develops a battle among the characters, and in the third game, an effect that the main character is defeated in the battle.
The win probability of the fake production with scenario number 50 is 63/64 (252/256) when the ZENCHO value is 11 or the FEIK value is 1, and when the ZENCHO value is 12 or the FEIK value is 2. Is 45/64 (180/256), 9/16 (144/256) when the ZENCHO value is 13 or FEIK is 3, and the ZENCHO value is 14 or FEIK is 4. 65/128 (130/256) and 69/128 (138/256) when the value of ZENCHO is 15 or more or the value of FEIK is 5 or more.

  As apparent from FIG. 61, in the fake effect, an effect in which the main character is finally defeated is performed. In general, due to the defeat of the main character, the player may have the impression of not performing the notification effect, but in this embodiment, the effect that the main character wins in the sign effect that will be performed later. Since the notification effect may be started after that, the player may have a sense of expectation for the notification effect due to the fake effect in which the main character is defeated.

In addition, as is clear from FIG. 61, a fake effect (for example, scenario numbers 41 and 42) with the number of implemented games of 6 can be selected when the value of ZENCHO is 14 or more, and the number of games to be implemented is 5 A fake effect (for example, scenario numbers 43, 44, 48) can be selected when the value of ZENCHO is 13 or more, and a fake effect (for example, scenario numbers 45, 46, 49) to be executed is 4 Can be selected when the value of ZENCHO is 12 or more, and a fake effect (for example, scenario numbers 47 and 50) with 3 games to be executed can be selected when the value of ZENCHO is 11 or more. It can be done.
That is, in the pre-separation game period in which the value of ZENCHO is greater than 10, the number of remaining games until the intermediate game period (ZENCHO = 9 to 10) starts, that is, the value obtained by subtracting 10 from the value of ZENCHO (that is, the value of FEIK) The maximum number of games for the fake effect selected in the fake effect lottery process is determined according to the values 1 to 6.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of games for the fake effect selected in the fake effect lottery process is determined according to the number of remaining games until the intermediate game period is started. The fake effect selected in the fake effect lottery process at the end can be finished within the intermediate game period, so that the fake effect is not performed during the close game period (ZENCHO = 1 to 8).

Similarly, a fake effect with 6 games to be executed can be selected when the FEIK value is 4 or more, and a fake effect with 5 games to be executed is selected when the FEIK value is 3 or more. Can be selected when the number of games to be executed is 4 and the value of FEIK is 2 or more, and the number of games to be executed is 3 when the value of FEIK is 1 or more Can be selected.
As a result, the fake effect ends at the same timing as described above, where the notification-time effect execution right is generated, so that the player can have an expectation that the notification-time effect execution right is generated.

Subsequent to step S2804, it is determined whether or not winning is performed in the fake effect lottery process (step S2806). If it is determined in this determination that the win is not made (NO) in the fake effect lottery process, the process proceeds to step S2816.
If it is determined in step S2806 that it has been won in the fake effect lottery process (YES), 1 is input to the value of the counter FN (step S2808), and the value of FNMAX is selected in the fake effect lottery process. The number of games of the scenario number (that is, the game period of the fake effect to be implemented) is input (step S2810), and the process proceeds to step S2812.
Here, the counter FN is input with 0 as an initial value. As the value of FNMAX, for example, when scenario number 42 is selected in the fake effect lottery process, FNMAX = 6, and scenario number 50 is If selected, FNMAX = 3.

  In step S2812, the fake effect data selected in the fake effect lottery process is read from the ROM 208 and stored in the RAM 210 (step S2812). Next, a fake effect execution subroutine is performed to execute a fake effect of FN = 1 (step S2814), and this subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the fake effect execution subroutine will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

If it is determined that the scenario generation lottery process or the fake effect lottery process is out of step, the process proceeds to step S2816, the same system generation lottery table is read from the ROM 208, and the same system generation lottery process is performed (step S2816). The process proceeds to S2818.
Here, FIG. 62 shows an embodiment of the same system generation lottery table. In this embodiment, when the deviation from the pattern of 15 is set and ZENCHO = 0, that is, when the non-notification effect execution right is set, the lottery process is performed using the numbers shown in the left column. If ZENCHO> 0, that is, if the notification performance right is set, lottery processing is performed using the numbers shown in the right column.
In addition, the probability that the same system effect is generated is higher in the case of ZENCHO> 0 than in the case of ZENCHO = 0, but in any case, the probability that the same system effect does not occur is considerably higher. It has become.

In step S2818, it is determined whether or not a winning is made in the same system generation lottery process (step S2818). If it is determined in this determination that the winning is not made (NO) in the same system generation lottery process, this subroutine is terminated.
If it is determined in step S2818 that the winning is made in the same system generation lottery process (YES), then the same system effect lottery table corresponding to the selected pattern is read from the ROM 208, and the same system effect lottery process is performed. Is performed (step S2820).

Here, FIG. 63 shows an embodiment of the same-system production lottery table. In this embodiment, NO. 1 to 14 same-system productions are set, and numbers are set according to the patterns 1 to 15 selected in the above-mentioned same-system generation lottery process. The set number differs depending on the pattern. The winning probabilities of the same line productions 7 to 9 are high, and the tendency is particularly strong in the lottery tables corresponding to the patterns 1 and 2.
Subsequent to step S2820, the same-system effect data selected in the same-system effect lottery process is read from the ROM 208, the same-system effect is performed (step S2822), and this subroutine is terminated.

  With the above control process, if the scenario generation lottery is won and a fake production lottery is selected in the fake production lottery, the fake production is performed, and if the scenario production lottery is lost, or the scenario occurrence lottery is won However, when the fake production lottery is not satisfied, the same-system generation lottery process is performed, and when the same-system generation lottery process is won, the same-system production effect is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when another continuous effect that progresses over a plurality of games is being performed, the scenario generation lottery process and the fake effect lottery process are not performed (see YES in step S2800 in FIG. 55). ), And it can be expected that the player's interest in the performance will be increased and maintained without hindering the progress of the continuous performance.

<Explanation of the pre-signed lottery subroutine>
Next, with reference to FIG. 56, a detailed description will be given of this precursor subroutine which is the control process in step S2770 of the effect lottery / execution control subroutine of FIG. As described above, this subroutine performs the pre-signed lottery subroutine during the proximity game period in which the value of ZENCHO is 1 to 8 when the notification execution right to perform the notification effect is generated.

  In FIG. 56, first, a presignature effect lottery table corresponding to the number of remaining games is read from the ROM 208, and a presignature effect lottery process is performed (step S2840). Here, FIGS. 64A and 64B show an example of the present sign production lottery table. In the present embodiment, scenario indications of scenario numbers 1 to 39 are set, and a numerical value is set according to each value of ZENCHO = 1 to 8.

In the example of FIG. 64A, for example, in the prognostic effect of scenario number 16, the same line effect is performed in which the same pattern effect is performed in the first and second games. In this game, a battle development between the main character and the enemy character is performed, and the battle is continued in the 4th to 5th games. In the 6th game, the main character battles. The production to win is performed.
The win probability of this sign production of scenario number 16 is 0 when the value of ZENCHO is 1 to 5, is 1/16 (16/256) when the value of ZENCHO is 6, and the value of ZENCHO is 7/8 is 3/64 (12/256).

In the example of FIG. 64B, for example, in the foreplay effect of scenario number 25, the same system effect is performed in which the same pattern effect is performed in the first game, and the second game is performed in the first game. In the third game, an effect that the main character wins in the battle is performed in the third game.
The winning probability of this sign production of scenario number 25 is 0 when the value of ZENCHO is 1 or 2, is 1/16 (16/256) when the value of ZENCHO is 3, and the value of ZENCHO is 3/32 (24/256) when 4 is 4, 3/128 (6/256) when the value of ZENCHO is 5, and 1/64 (4/256) when the value of ZENCHO is 6-8 256).

As is clear from FIGS. 64A and B, in the foreplay effect, an effect that the main character eventually wins or the battle is restored is performed, and it is possible to impress the player that the notification effect is performed.
Therefore, as described above, even if a fake effect that can be selected when the non-notification-time effect execution right is set in the separated game period, the non-notification-time effect execution right is set in the subsequent proximity game period. Since there is a case where the sign effect that is not selected is performed when the is set, it is possible to effectively maintain the player's sense of expectation for the notification effect.

  As is clear from FIGS. 64A and B, the foreplay effect (for example, scenario number 9) with 8 games to be executed can be selected when the value of ZENCHO is 8, and the number of games to be executed is 7 Can be selected when the value of ZENCHO is 7-8, and the number of games to be executed is 6 (for example, scenario number 1, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, and 32) can be selected when the value of ZENCHO is 6 to 8, and this sign effect (for example, scenario numbers 2, 14, 18) with 5 games to be executed 19, 21, 22, 26, 32 to 34) can be selected when the value of ZENCHO is 5 to 8 and the number of games to be executed is a prelude effect (for example, scenario numbers 3, 23, 24, 27, 28, 35 36) can be selected when the value of ZENCHO is between 4 and 8, and the sign effect (for example, 4, 25, 29, 30, 37, 38) with 3 games to be executed is the value of ZENCHO. Can be selected when the number of games is 3 to 8, and the prelude effect (for example, scenario numbers 31 and 39) with 2 games to be executed can be selected when the value of ZENCHO is 2 to 8 It has become.

In other words, in the proximity game period in which the value of ZENCHO is 1 to 8, the pre-sign that is selected in the pre-sign production lottery process according to the number of remaining games until the notification effect is started (that is, the value of ZENCHO at the time of the lottery). The maximum number of games played is determined.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of games played for the pre-signature effect selected in the pre-significant effect lottery process is determined according to the number of remaining games until the notification effect is started. It is possible to prevent the present sign effect selected in the sign effect lottery process from being performed after the start of the notification effect without failing to end within the proximity game period.

Subsequent to step S2840, it is determined whether or not a win has been won in the sign effect lottery process (step S2842). If it is determined in this determination that any of the precursor effects has been won (YES) in the precursor effect lottery process, 1 is input to the value of the counter HN (step S2844), and the previous indicator is set as the value of HNMAX. The number of games of the scenario number selected in the effect lottery process (that is, the game period of the present sign effect to be implemented) is input (step S2848), and the process proceeds to step S2848.
Here, the counter HN is input with 0 as an initial value. As the value of HNMAX, for example, when scenario number 16 is selected in the prelude effect lottery process, HNMAX = 6, and scenario number 25 Is selected, HNMAX = 3.

  In step S2848, the present sign effect data selected in the present sign effect lottery process is read from the ROM 208 and stored in the RAM 210 (step S2848). Next, the present sign effect execution subroutine is performed, the present sign effect of HN = 1 is performed (step S2850), and the present subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the precursor effect execution subroutine will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

If it is determined in step S2842 that the previous sign effect lottery process has determined that none of the previous sign effects has been won (missed), the ROM 208 determines the same system generation lottery table (see FIG. 62). ) Is read out and the same system generation lottery process is performed (step S2852), and then it is determined whether or not the same system generation lottery process is won (step S2854). If it is determined in this determination that the winning is not made (NO) in the same system generation lottery process, this subroutine is terminated.
If it is determined in step S2854 that it has been won in the same system generation lottery process (YES), then the same system effect lottery table (see FIG. 63) corresponding to the selected pattern is read from the ROM 208. Then, the same system effect lottery process is performed (step S2856).
Subsequently, the same-system effect data selected in the same-system effect lottery process is read from the ROM 208, the same-system effect is performed (step S2858), and this subroutine is terminated.

  When any of the precursor effects is selected in the present sign lottery by the control process as described above, the sign effect is performed, and in the case of no sign effect selected in the present sign lottery The same system generation lottery process is performed, and when the same system generation lottery process is won, the same system production effect is performed.

<Description of same lottery subroutine>
Next, with reference to FIG. 57, the same-system lottery subroutine, which is the control process in step S2766 of the effect lottery / execution control subroutine of FIG. 54, will be described. As described above, this subroutine executes the same-line lottery subroutine during an intermediate game period in which the value of ZENCHO is 9 to 10 when a notification-time effect execution right for performing a notification effect occurs.

57, first, the same-system generation lottery table (see FIG. 62) is read from the ROM 208, the same-system generation lottery process is performed (step S2880), and then it is determined whether or not the same-system generation lottery process is won. (Step S2882). If it is determined in this determination that the winning is not made (NO) in the same system generation lottery process, this subroutine is terminated.
If it is determined in step S2882 that it has been won in the same-system generation lottery process (YES), then the same-system production lottery table (see FIG. 63) corresponding to the selected pattern is read from the ROM 208. Then, the same system effect lottery process is performed (step S2884).
Subsequently, the same-system effect data selected in the same-system effect lottery process is read from the ROM 208, the same-system effect is performed (step S2886), and this subroutine is terminated.

  In the case where the notification execution right is generated by the control process as described above, the same system generation lottery process is performed by performing the same system generation lottery process in the intermediate game period between the separated game period and the close game period. The same line production will be performed when winning at.

  In this embodiment, there is an intermediate game period in which the fake effect lottery process and the previous sign lottery process are not performed, the fake effect selected in the fake effect lottery process in the separated game period ends within the intermediate game period, and the proximity game Fake effects are never implemented during the period. Therefore, even if various effects with different implementation periods are selected in the fake effect lottery process, such a control process always provides a consistent effect corresponding to the implementation or non-implementation of the notification effect at an appropriate timing. Since it can be implemented, it can be expected that the reliability and interest in the player's performance will increase, and in turn, the player's interest in the game will increase.

<Description of the fake production execution subroutine>
Next, with reference to FIG. 58, a detailed description will be given of the fake effect execution subroutine which is the control process in step S2744 of the effect lottery / execution control subroutine of FIG. In this subroutine, a fake effect is selected when it is determined in the effect lottery / execution subroutine that the value of the counter FN is larger than 0 (see YES in step 2742 of FIG. 54) and in the fake effect lottery process of the scenario generation lottery subroutine. (See step S2816 in FIG. 55).
In FIG. 58, first, using the FN game, that is, the fake effect data corresponding to the value of FN, the fake effect of the FN game is performed (step S2900). Specifically, the effect control bullet 540 transmits fake effect data corresponding to the value of FN to the image control means 510, the sound control means 520, and in some cases the lamp control means 530, and the image, sound, and lamp A fake effect is performed by lighting.

Next, a control process for adding 1 to the value of the counter FN is performed (step S2902), and then it is determined whether or not the value of the counter FN is larger than FNMAX (step S2904). If it is determined in this determination that the value of FN is greater than FNMAX (YES), 0 is input to the value of FN for initialization (step S2906), and this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined in step S2904 that the value of FN is less than or equal to FNMAX (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
By repeating the control process as described above, the fake effect can be performed FNMAX times until the value of FN reaches 1 to FNMAX.

<Explanation of this sign production execution subroutine>
Next, with reference to FIG. 59, a detailed description will be given of the precursor effect execution subroutine which is the control process in step S2756 of the effect lottery / execution control subroutine of FIG. In this subroutine, when it is determined that the value of the counter HN is larger than 0 in the effect lottery / execution subroutine (see YES in step 2754 of FIG. 54), the sign effect is generated in the sign effect lottery process of the sign sign lottery subroutine. This is executed when selected (see step S2850 in FIG. 56).
In FIG. 59, first, the foreplay effect for the HN game is executed using the foreplay effect data corresponding to the HN game, that is, the value of HN (step S2920). Specifically, the effect control means 540 transmits the present sign effect data corresponding to the value of HN to the image control means 510, the sound control means 520, or in some cases the lamp control means 530, and the image, sound, lamp This sign effect is performed by lighting up.

Next, a control process for adding 1 to the value of the counter HN is performed (step S2922), and then it is determined whether or not the value of the counter HN is larger than HNMAX (step S2924). If it is determined in this determination that the value of HN is greater than HNMAX (YES), 0 is input to the value of HN for initialization (step S2926), and this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined in step S2924 that the value of HN is equal to or lower than HNMAX (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
By repeating the control processing as described above, the foreplay effect can be performed HNMAX times until the value of HN reaches 1 to HNMAX.

  As described above, the fake effect that can be selected when the non-notification-time effect execution right is set has contents that finally indicate defeat or failure, and the non-notification-time effect execution right setting is set. This sign production that is not selected when there is a content that finally shows victory or success, can realize a consistent production corresponding to the implementation of the notification production, non-implementation, and increase the reliability of the player's production Therefore, it can be expected that the player's interest in games will increase.

In the above embodiment, when the notification effect is set, ZENCHO = 32 is set as the game period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the value of ZENCHO is determined by lottery processing. And the value may be within 8, that is, within the proximity period.
At this time, if the game period for which the notification-time effect execution right is determined is longer than the period obtained by adding the proximity game period and the intermediate game period, the fake effect lottery process in the separated game period is performed, and then the proximity game If the game period for which the pre-announcement effect lottery process is set and the notification execution right is set is within the proximity game period, the fake effect lottery process is not performed and the proximity game period This sign production lottery process can be implemented.

  In other words, when the game period is sufficiently long, after performing the fake effect that can be selected when the non-notification effect execution right is set, the non-notification effect execution right is set If the pre-announcement effect that is not selected is performed and the game period is short, the non-notification effect execution right setting is set without performing the fake effect that can be selected when the non-notification effect execution right is set. Since this signage effect that is not selected in the case of being played can be performed, it is possible to perform an appropriate effect according to the game period, increasing the player's interest in the effect, and in turn, increasing the player's interest in the game It can be expected to increase.

  In the above-described control process, if a winning combination is won while performing a fake effect or a warning sign, a control process can be performed to replace the effect corresponding to the winning combination.

<Description of notification production>
In the case where the notification execution right is determined, when the value of ZENCHO becomes 0, the notification effect is subsequently started and only the number of games determined in the precursor / fake effect lottery subroutine (see step S2710 in FIG. 53). A notification effect is implemented. This control process is similar to the notification effect control subroutine shown in FIG. 50, and will not be described in further detail.

  The slot machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and includes various other embodiments.

10 Slot machine 38 Game media slot 32, 34, 36 Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Reel 50 Start switch (operating means)
52L, 52C, 52R Reel stop switch (operation means)
70 Display device 80L, 80C, 80R Stepping motor 100 Main control circuit 106 CPU
108 ROM
110 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 112 Random number generator 114 Motor drive circuit 124 Display lamp 200 Sub control circuit 220 Display drive circuit 300 Operation means 310 Stop operation means 410 Role lottery means 420 Random number extraction means 430 Random number judgment means 440 Reel control means 450 Prize winning process control means 460 Replay Control means 470 Re-game selection high state control means 480 Special effect state control means 490 Special effect execution means 510 Image control means 520 Audio control means 530 Lamp control means 540 Effect control display means 550 Point game execution means 555 Bonus giving means 560 point compensation Means 565 Point compensation lottery cancellation means 570 Notification effect determination means 575 Effect execution right determination means

Claims (1)

A game to be carried slot machine to stop by rotating the plurality of reels multiple symbol is displayed,
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine a winning role;
Reel control that performs stop control of the rotated reels according to the result of the winning lottery when a signal based on the player's reel stop operation is received after rotating a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols Means,
A flag is set when any combination is determined in the combination lottery, and with the flag set, a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination determined in the combination lottery by the reel stop control is on the active line. Winning process control means for performing a winning process corresponding to the combination determined to be won when it is determined to be displayed and won;
When the prescribed requirements are achieved,
A notification effect including information useful for displaying on the effective line a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined in the combination lottery by the reel stop operation, and a plurality of games before the start of the notification effect. A presentation based on the result of the lottery process to be performed,
Non-notification production performance right, which is the right to implement the production based on the result of the lottery process performed over a plurality of games without carrying out the notification production;
A production execution right determination means for determining
In the game period in which the right to perform the notification effect is determined, in the separated game period before the predetermined timing before the start of the notification effect, or in the game period in which the non-notification effect execution right is determined. When one effect lottery process is performed and the first effect lottery process is won, it can be selected when the non-notifying effect execution right is set according to the result of the first effect lottery process 1 or Performing production 1 over multiple games,
The second effect lottery process is performed by performing the second effect lottery process in the adjacent game period after the predetermined timing before the start of the notification effect within the game period in which the notification effect is performed. In accordance with the result, an effect control means for performing an effect 2 that is not selected when the non-notification effect execution right is set,
With
An intermediate game period in which the first effect lottery process and the second effect lottery process are not performed exists between the separated game period and the close game period, and is selected by the first effect lottery process in the separated game period. The slot machine is characterized in that the produced effect 1 ends within the intermediate game period and the effect 1 is not performed during the close game period.

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