JP6591466B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine (a so-called revolving type gaming machine) which is a kind of gaming machine, stop operation is performed in the order of “left → middle → right (left middle right)” or “left → right → middle (left / right middle)”. This is called “forward pressing” or “forward pinching”, and is a general order of stop operations. And in the slot machine of patent document 1, the symbol combinations derived | led-out differ according to the order of stop operation and the stop operation part operated initially.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-96850

  By the way, when the symbol combination derived | led-out differs according to the order of stop operation or the stop operation part operated initially, there exists a possibility of giving a sense of incongruity by the symbol combination derived | led-out differing.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce a sense of incongruity.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous compared to a normal state. And reel control means for controlling the rotation and stop of the reel, a result deriving unit, special effect control means for controlling execution of the special effect, and an advantageous allowance determination for determining whether the transition to the advantageous state is permitted A plurality of the reels and the stop operation unit, each stop operation unit corresponds to each reel, and the result deriving unit includes a lottery result of the combination lottery If it is a result, a non-specific symbol combination is derived when the stop operation unit is operated in the first operation order, while a specific combination is derived when the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order. The symbol combination is derived, When it is determined that the transition to the advantageous state is allowed, when the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order and the specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit, The special effect is not executed, is controlled to the advantageous state, and the specific symbol combination includes a first specific symbol combination in which a symbol on one effective line becomes a specific symbol, and a symbol on the effective line. A second specific symbol combination in which a part or all of the symbols are different from the specific symbol, and when it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous state, the second When the stop operation unit is operated in the operation order and the first specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit, the special effect is executed, not controlled to the advantageous state, Migration When it is not determined to be accepted, the special effect is executed when the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order and the second specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit. Is not controlled to the advantageous state, and when the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order during the advantageous state and the first specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit, The special effect is not executed, the control of the advantageous state is continued, the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order during the advantageous state, and the second specific symbol combination is transferred to the result deriving unit. When derived, the special effect is not executed, and the control of the advantageous state is continued .

The above gaming machine is provided with operation means that can be operated by a player, and the special effect is executed with a content that can specify that the specific state is not controlled after the specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit. The special effect control means ends the special effect being executed when the special effect end condition is satisfied during execution of the special effect, and the operation means operates the end condition of the special effect. There may be a condition that is established when triggered .

  According to the present invention, a sense of incongruity can be reduced.

The figure which shows the surface side of the slot machine. (A) is a figure which shows the stop position which comprises an effective line, and the stop position which comprises an invalid line, (b) is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the backlight which illuminates the symbol stopped at the stop position. The figure which shows an information panel. The figure which shows the pushing order of a stop button. The figure which shows a combination and a prize. The figure which shows a game state. The figure which shows an effect state. The figure which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. The figure which shows the stop eye derived | led-out by the winning number regarding a promotion re-game player, and a push order. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a normal regame stop eye, (c)-(f) is a figure which shows a promotion regame stop eye. The figure which shows the execution presence or absence of special production. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows an example when a special effect is performed and a special effect is not performed according to the operation order of a stop button. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows an example when a special effect is performed and a special effect is not performed according to the operation timing of a stop button, when a promotion re-game player wins. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows an example when a special effect is performed and a special effect is not performed, depending on whether it is determined that the transition to an advantageous effect state is permitted.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, the upward, downward, left, right, front (front), and rear directions refer to the respective directions when viewed from a player who plays a game in a slot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11. The main body cabinet 11 includes an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers an opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11.

  The slot machine 10 includes, on the front door 12, a decoration lamp 13 that can execute, for example, a light-emitting effect that turns on, turns off, or blinks a light-emitting body as one of the effects accompanying the game (hereinafter referred to as "game effects"). ing. The slot machine 10 includes, on the front door 12, a speaker 14 that can execute sound effects such as sound effects, music, and sounds as one of game effects. The slot machine 10 includes, on the front door 12, an effect display device 15 that can execute a display effect that displays an image imitating a character, a character, or the like as one of game effects. As the effect display device 15, for example, a liquid crystal display can be adopted. The slot machine 10 includes a substantially rectangular display window 12a through which the player can see through the interior of the front door 12 and below the effect display device 15.

  The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is disposed inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a (first reel), a middle reel 16b (second reel), and a right reel 16c (third reel). Thus, the slot machine 10 has a plurality of reels. The reels 16a to 16c are rotating drums also called drums.

  A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the reels 16a to 16c. Each of the reels 16a to 16c includes a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are identifiable along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-shaped translucent film (reel sheet) on which a plurality of symbols are printed along the longitudinal direction, around the outer sides of the reels 16a to 16c. Each of the symbol rows of the reels 16a to 16c includes 21 symbols. There are multiple types of symbols. For example, for multiple types of symbols, a cherry symbol that imitates cherry, a watermelon symbol that imitates watermelon, a bell symbol that imitates bell, a seven symbol that imitates “7”, and a bar symbol that imitates the character “BAR” And a replay pattern imitating the characters “REPLAY”. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the arrangement of symbols constituting the symbol row of the left reel 16a, the arrangement of symbols constituting the symbol row of the middle reel 16b, and the arrangement of symbols constituting the symbol row of the right reel 16c are: Each is different.

  The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that rotates and stops the left reel 16a, an actuator that rotates and stops the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that rotates and stops the right reel 16c (none of which are shown). . As an actuator that rotates and stops the reels 16a to 16c, for example, a stepping motor can be employed. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16 a to 16 c rotate, the symbol row (plural types of symbols) that can be visually recognized through the display window 12 a is changed, thereby executing a changing game. For example, the variation of the symbol sequence is performed in such a manner that the symbol sequence is scroll-displayed in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom. As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variable game by rotating (operating) a reel on which a plurality of symbols are arranged. Further, the reel unit 16 detects the rotation position of the left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotation position of the left reel 16a, the middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotation position of the middle reel 16b, and the rotation position of the right reel 16c. And a right reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the display window 12a is configured such that the symbols stopped at the symbol stop positions can be visually recognized when the reels 16a to 16c stop rotating. In each of the reels 16a to 16c, a symbol stop position for stopping the symbol is set so that the player can see through the display window 12a. In the present embodiment, a plurality of symbol stop positions are set on each of the reels 16a to 16c.

  The left reel 16a has a first upper stop position A1 corresponding to a symbol stop position visible at the upper position of the display window 12a, and a symbol stop position corresponding to a symbol stop position visible at the middle position of the display window 12a. The first lower stop position C1 corresponding to the stop position of the symbol that is visible at the first intermediate stop position B1 and the lower position of the display window 12a is set. The middle reel 16b corresponds to a second upper stop position A2 corresponding to a symbol stop position visible at the upper position of the display window 12a, and a symbol stop position visible at the middle position of the display window 12a. The second middle stop position B2 and the second lower stop position C2 corresponding to the symbol stop position that is visible at the lower position of the display window 12a are set. Similarly, the right reel 16c has a third upper stop position A3 corresponding to the symbol stop position visible at the upper position of the display window 12a and a symbol stop position visible at the middle position of the display window 12a. A corresponding third middle stop position B3 and a third lower stop position C3 corresponding to a symbol stop position that can be visually recognized at the lower position of the display window 12a are set.

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

  A symbol having a predetermined area is stopped at each of the stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3. And when rotation of all the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, the player visually recognizes the nine symbols stopped at the respective stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3 from the display window 12a. Can do. In addition, it can also be understood that the display position which can visually recognize the symbol stopped in each stop position A1-A3, B1-B3, C1-C3 is set to the display window 12a.

  In the slot machine 10, the stopped symbol combination can be determined to be a winning combination by one stop position combination among the three stop positions of the upper, middle and lower stages set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. A valid stop position combination is set. The “effective combination of stop positions at which the stopped symbol combination can be determined to be a winning” corresponds to the effective line YL. The effective line YL is also called a winning line.

  In the slot machine 10, an effective line YL (a combination of effective stop positions) is configured by the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third middle stage stop position B3. In other words, the effective line YL in the present embodiment is configured by the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third middle stage stop position B3. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of active lines is “one”. In the following description, there are cases where a symbol stops at each stop position constituting the effective line YL is indicated as “a symbol stops on the effective line YL”.

  In the following description, when the symbol combination stopped on the effective line YL is a symbol combination that determines a prize, it is determined as “winning”. In the slot machine 10, when a symbol combination for which a prize is determined wins, a prize for the symbol combination is awarded. In this specification, it can be said that “a symbol combination derived in a variable game” corresponds to a symbol combination stopped on the active line YL in the variable game. Further, in the present specification, the “symbol combination derived in the variation game” can be said to correspond to nine symbol combinations that are visible from the display window 12a, including the symbol combinations stopped on the active line YL.

  A stop position other than an effective stop can be said to be an invalid stop position. And the combination of the stop position comprised including an invalid stop position turns into a combination of the invalid stop position which cannot determine the symbol combination stopped as a prize on internal control. This “combination of stop positions including an invalid stop position at which a stopped symbol combination cannot be determined to be a prize” is an invalid line.

  In the slot machine 10, the following invalid lines ML <b> 1 to ML <b> 4 are examples of invalid lines configured by a combination of stop positions located on a straight line among a plurality of invalid lines. For example, there is an invalid line ML1 constituted by a first upper stage stop position A1, a second upper stage stop position A2, and a third upper stage stop position A3. In addition, there is an invalid line ML2 constituted by a first lower stage stop position C1, a second lower stage stop position C2, and a third lower stage stop position C3. In addition, there is an invalid line ML3 constituted by the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third lower stage stop position C3. Further, there is an invalid line ML4 configured by the first lower stage stop position C1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third upper stage stop position A3. Among the invalid lines ML1 to ML4, the invalid lines ML1 and ML2 correspond to “invalid lines not including a valid stop position”, and the invalid lines ML3 and ML4 correspond to “invalid lines including a valid stop position”.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, nine symbols can be visually recognized by the display window 12a. In the present embodiment, the display window 12a corresponds to a result deriving unit. Further, a combination of nine symbols visible from the display window 12a corresponds to a symbol combination derived to the result deriving unit. That is, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination is derived in the display window 12a as the result deriving unit by stopping the rotation of all the reels. In addition, the nine symbols that can be visually recognized through the display window 12a as the result deriving unit include all the symbols stopped at the stop positions of the symbols constituting the effective line YL, and are thus derived to the result deriving unit. The symbol combination can be regarded as a symbol combination derived on the effective line YL.

  Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a backlight BL as illumination means. The backlight BL is disposed behind the reel sheet attached to each of the reels 16a to 16c in the reel unit 16 so as to emit light toward the display window 12a. The backlight BL can illuminate the symbol stopped at the symbol stop position. As described above, the backlight BL functioning as an illuminating unit in the present embodiment can illuminate a symbol stopped at a symbol stop position in each of the reels 16a to 16c that is visible from the display window 12a as a result deriving unit. Yes. It can be said that illuminating the symbol stopped at the symbol stop position by the backlight BL is equivalent to illuminating the symbol stop position. Therefore, the backlight BL corresponding to the illumination means can illuminate the stop position of the symbol.

  The backlight BL can be turned on and off. When the rotation of the reel is stopped and the backlight BL is lit, the backlight BL illuminates the symbol stopped at the symbol stop position. On the other hand, when the rotation of the reel is stopped and the backlight BL is turned off, the backlight BL does not illuminate the symbol stopped at the symbol stop position. In the present embodiment, the state where the backlight BL is lit corresponds to the “illumination state”, and the state where the backlight BL is unlit corresponds to the “non-illumination state”. And the backlight BL of this embodiment will be in any state among an illumination state and a non-illumination state.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the slot machine 10 is provided with a plurality of backlights BL. Specifically, the backlight BL includes a first upper backlight BA1 that illuminates a symbol stopped at the first upper stop position A1, and a second upper backlight that illuminates a symbol stopped at the second upper stop position A2. There is a third upper backlight BA3 that illuminates the symbols stopped at BA2 and the third upper stop position A3. In addition, the backlight BL includes a first middle stage backlight BB1 that illuminates a symbol stopped at the first middle stage stop position B1, a second middle stage backlight BB2 that illuminates a figure stopped at the second middle stage stop position B2, and There is a third middle stage backlight BB3 that illuminates the symbol stopped at the third middle stage stop position B3. The backlight BL includes a first lower backlight BC1 that illuminates a symbol stopped at the first lower stop position C1, a second lower backlight BC2 that illuminates a symbol stopped at the second lower stop position C2, and There is a third lower-stage backlight BC3 that illuminates the symbol stopped at the third lower-stage stop position C3.

  Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the backlight BL is turned on even when the reel is rotating, and illuminates the stop position of the symbol on the rotating reel. In this way, by illuminating the symbol stop position on the rotating reel, the symbol on the rotating reel is visually recognized as compared to the case where the symbol stop position on the rotating reel is not illuminated. Can be made easier.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 is provided with a medal slot 17 for inserting a medal as a game medium on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector (not shown) inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 8). The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. The bet button 18 is means for betting a medal from credits stored internally in the slot machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as “bet”). The slot machine 10 includes a settlement button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement button 19 is a means to be operated when paying out a bet medal or a credit stored internally in the slot machine 10.

  The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 as a start operation unit on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 20 is a means for performing a start operation for starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. In other words, the acceptance of the start operation is an opportunity to start the variable game. Further, the operation of the start lever 20 for starting the rotation (operation) of the reel (starting the variable game) corresponds to the start operation. In the slot machine 10, the variable game is started based on the start operation.

  The slot machine 10 includes a left stop button 21a (first stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The left stop button 21a corresponds to the left reel 16a, and is a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the left reel 16a. The slot machine 10 includes a middle stop button 21b (second stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The middle stop button 21b corresponds to the middle reel 16b and is a means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the middle reel 16b. The slot machine 10 includes a right stop button 21c (third stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The right stop button 21c corresponds to the right reel 16c, and is a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the right reel 16c. In this way, each stop button corresponds to each reel. In the present embodiment, the stop buttons 21a to 21c each correspond to a stop operation unit. That is, the slot machine 10 has a plurality of stop operation units.

  As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to stop the rotation (operation) of the reel when the stop button is operated. Further, an operation of a stop button for stopping the reel that is rotating (operating) corresponds to a stop operation, and in the slot machine 10, the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop operation. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of reels and stop buttons (stop operation units).

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal payout port 22 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a tray 23 that receives medals paid out from the medal payout port 22. The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit (not shown) capable of a payout operation for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 22 inside the machine. Note that medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 pass through the medal selector and are stored in the hopper unit.

The slot machine 10 includes an information panel 30 that can display predetermined information on the front surface of the front door 12.
As shown in FIG. 3, the information panel 30 includes a displayable display unit 31. The insertable display unit 31 displays, for example, whether or not a medal can be inserted according to the lighting state of the light emitter. The information panel 30 includes a replay display unit 32. The replay display unit 32 displays, for example, whether the game is replayed (replay) depending on the lighting state of the light emitter. The replay will be described later. The information panel 30 includes a weight display unit 33. The weight display unit 33 displays, for example, whether or not the wait time is in accordance with the lighting state of the light emitter. The wait time is the shortest game time (shortest game time) set so that the number of executions of the variable game per unit time does not exceed a predetermined number of times. The information panel 30 includes a state display unit 34. For example, the status display unit 34 displays an error code or the like so that an error occurring in the slot machine 10 can be identified.

  The information panel 30 includes a bet display unit 35. The bet display unit 35 includes a 1-bet display unit 35a, a 2-bet display unit 35b, and a 3-bet display unit 35c. The bet display unit 35 displays the number of bets (the number of bets) by, for example, lighting states of the three display units 35a to 35c. In the present embodiment, when the bet number is “1”, only the 1-bet display unit 35a among the bet display units 35a to 35c is turned on, and the 2-bet display unit 35b and the 3-bet display unit 35c are turned off. When the bet number is “2”, the 1-bet display unit 35a and the 2-bet display unit 35b among the bet display units 35a to 35c are turned on, and the 3-bet display unit 35c is turned off. Further, when the bet number is “3”, all of the bet display portions 35a to 35c are lit.

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

  The information panel 30 includes a payout display unit 37. The payout display unit 37 includes two 7-segment displays that are arranged side by side. Thereby, the payout display unit 37 can display two-digit numbers in decimal numbers from 00 to 99 by the two indicators 37a and 37b. In the present embodiment, a 7-segment display capable of displaying a tens digit is a display 37a, and a 7-segment display capable of displaying a tens digit is a display 37b. In addition, the payout display unit 37 displays information related to the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of a prize in the variable game (hereinafter referred to as “payout information”). Note that the number of medals to be paid out by the occurrence of winning in the variable game is not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout slot 22, but the number of medals added to the credit. It can also be said that the number of medals awarded when a prize is generated.

  Further, the payout display unit 37 displays information (hereinafter, referred to as operation information) regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c during execution of the variable game. In this way, the payout display unit 37 that displays the payout information is also used as a display unit that displays (notifies) the operation information. In the present embodiment, the operation information corresponds to information related to the operation mode of the stop operation unit. The “stop button pressing order” corresponds to an operation order of a plurality of stop operation units.

  As shown in FIG. 4, stop buttons 21 a to 21 c are operated in the order of operation (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “pushing order”), and stop buttons for performing the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are provided. There are six different push orders from the first push order to the sixth push order.

  For example, the first pressing order is a pressing order in which the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 16a → the middle reel 16b → the right reel 16c. In the drawing, the left stop button 21a is indicated as “left”, the middle stop button 21b is indicated as “middle”, and the right stop button 21c is indicated as “right”. For example, the first pressing order is “left middle right”. In the drawing, a reel whose rotation is stopped by the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is shown. For example, in the first pushing order, the rotation of the left reel 16a is stopped by the first stop operation, the rotation of the middle reel 16b is stopped by the second stop operation, and the rotation of the right reel 16c is stopped by the third stop operation. It is shown that.

  "Left middle right" as the first push order and "Left and right middle" as the second push order correspond to the push order in which the left stop button 21a is first operated among the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Further, “middle left and right” as the third push order and “middle right and left” as the fourth push order correspond to the push order in which the middle stop button 21b is first operated among the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Similarly, “middle right” that is the fifth push order and “right middle left” that is the sixth push order correspond to the push order in which the right stop button 21c is first operated among the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The stop button that is operated first among the stop buttons 21a to 21c means the stop button that is operated first among the stop buttons 21a to 21c after all the reels 16a to 16c start to rotate. Therefore, for example, “to operate the left stop button 21a first among the stop buttons 21a to 21c” means that all the reels 16a to 16c start rotating (after the variable game starts), and then the stop button This corresponds to operating the left stop button 21a first among 21a to 21c.

  The first pressing order is also referred to as “forward pressing”, and the second pressing order is also referred to as “forward pinching”. The sixth pressing order is called “reverse pressing”. Today, the first push order and the second push order are the general stop button push orders, and the third push order to the sixth push order are the common stop button push orders. It is also referred to as “anomaly pushing”. The “general stop button press order” here means the stop button press order in a situation where the operation information is not notified. In this embodiment, the stop button in the normal performance state described later. This means a general push order.

Next, based on FIG. 5, the combination of symbols for which a prize is determined will be described. The symbol combination for which a prize is determined is also referred to as a “combination”.
The symbol combination (combination) for which an award is determined includes a symbol combination (payout for a medal) that determines the payout of medals as a prize, and a symbol combination (a replaying game) for which replay is determined as an award. Replay is that the next variable game can be started without having to bet medals.

The payout combination includes, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, and a single-sheet role.
For the cherry role, a predetermined number of medals (in the present embodiment, “2”) are awarded as prizes. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when the cherry role wins is indicated as “cherry stop eye”. For the watermelon combination, a predetermined number of medals (in the present embodiment, “6”) is determined as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when the watermelon winning combination is indicated as “watermelon stop eye”. For the bell combination, a predetermined number of medals (in the present embodiment, “8”) is awarded as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when the bell combination wins is indicated as “bell stop eye”. For a single winning combination, a predetermined number of medals (in the present embodiment, “1”) is determined as a prize. In the following description, a symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when one winning combination is won is indicated as “bell spilling stop eye”. In the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out includes not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout slot 22, but includes the number of medals added as credits, and is given to the player. It is equivalent to the number of sheets.

  A re-playing role is also called a replaying role. A re-game is defined as a prize for the re-game player. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when the re-game player wins is indicated as “re-game stop eye”.

  In the present embodiment, the re-game player includes a normal re-game player and a promoted re-game player. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when the normal re-game player wins is indicated as “normal re-game stop eye”. Further, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when the promoted re-game player wins is indicated as “promotion re-game stop eye”.

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control the gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state in the slot machine 10 includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state. The second gaming state is a gaming state in which a re-game winning is easily permitted as compared to the first gaming state. For this reason, in the second gaming state, the consumption of medals is suppressed compared to the first gaming state. Therefore, it can be said that the second gaming state is more advantageous than the first gaming state. The second gaming state is a so-called “replay time (RT)”. In the slot machine 10, when the promoted re-game player wins in the first gaming state, the gaming machine shifts from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. Further, in the slot machine 10, when a single winning combination is won in the second gaming state, the slot machine 10 shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state.

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control the effect state.
There are multiple types of performance states. In each effect state, effect state identification information that can identify the effect state during the stay (controlled effect state) is notified. In the slot machine 10, for example, a different background image is displayed on the effect display device 15 for each type of effect state, the decoration lamp 13 is caused to emit light with a different emission color for each type of effect state, or for each type of effect state. Different musical pieces (for example, background music) are output to the speaker 14 to notify the production state identification information. Therefore, the player can recognize the effect state during the stay from the background image displayed on the effect display device 15, the emission color of the decorative lamp 13, the music output from the speaker 14, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the effect state in the slot machine 10 includes a normal effect state, a preparation effect state, and an advantageous effect state. The normal performance state is mainly a performance state in which the user stays when in the first gaming state. The preparation effect state is an effect state in which the user stays when the player is in the first game state. The advantageous effect state is an effect state in which the user stays when the player is in the second game state. In the present embodiment, the normal performance state corresponds to the normal state, and the advantageous performance state corresponds to the advantageous state.

  In the slot machine 10, for example, an operation-related effect (hereinafter referred to as a navigation effect) for notifying an operation mode (operation timing and operation order) of a stop button for stopping a symbol combination for which a prize is determined on the effective line YL. Is executed. The navigation effect is also called an operation navigation effect (operation navigation) or a push order navigation effect (push order navigation).

  In the slot machine 10, the navigation effect is not executed with contents advantageous to the player in the normal effect state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, the navigation effect is executed with contents advantageous to the player when in the advantageous effect state. That is, in the slot machine 10, the proportion of the navigation effect that is advantageous to the player is higher in the advantageous effect state than in the normal effect state. In the slot machine 10, the navigation effect is not executed when in the normal effect state. Further, in the slot machine 10, a navigation effect is executed when in the advantageous effect state. That is, in the slot machine 10, when in the advantageous effect state, the ratio of executing the navigation effect is higher than in the normal effect state. For this reason, it can be said that the advantageous performance state is a more advantageous performance state than the normal performance state. The advantageous performance state is a so-called “assist time (AT)”. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, a navigation effect is executed when in the preparation effect state. When the slot machine 10 is in the preparation effect state, a navigation effect that informs at least the operation mode of the stop button for winning the promoted re-gamer is executed.

  When the slot machine 10 stays in the normal performance state and the advantageous conditions are satisfied, the slot machine 10 shifts to the preparation performance state. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the promoted re-gamer wins while staying in the preparation effect state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the advantageous effect state. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the advantageous end condition is satisfied while staying in the advantageous performance state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the normal performance state. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, when it is determined that the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed while staying in the normal performance state, and the promoted re-gamer wins a prize (in FIG. The transition to the state is indicated as “permitted + winning of the promoted re-gamer”), and the transition to the advantageous performance state is performed without the transition to the preparation performance state. As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to be controlled in an advantageous performance state (advantageous state) that is more advantageous than the normal performance state (normal state).

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit inside the machine. The main board 40 performs a process related to the progress of the game and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. The slot machine 10 includes a sub board 41 as a sub control unit inside the machine. The sub board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 13, a sound effect by the speaker 14, and a display effect by the effect display device 15. The sub-board 41 performs a process for turning on the backlight BL and a process for turning off the backlight BL. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. Examples of information stored in the main control RAM 40c include a flag, a counter, and a timer. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes information related to credits. The main board 40 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting on the main board 40 a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle. The main control CPU 40a may generate a random number at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of.

  Reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and throw sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). Each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown).

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

  Here, among the lottery tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, the winning lottery table used for internal lottery for determining a winning number from a plurality of winning numbers and the winning number will be described. The internal lottery for determining the winning number corresponds to “role lottery”. The winning number determined in the role lottery is also called a condition device combination. Therefore, it can be said that the role lottery is “conditional device combination lottery”. In the following description, “a predetermined winning number is determined in the lottery” may be expressed as “winning a predetermined winning number in the winning lottery”.

  The winning number is control information in which one or more symbol combinations are determined as symbol combinations that can be derived (displayed) on the effective line YL. That is, the winning number is a conditional device identifier in which one or a plurality of winning combinations are determined as winning combinations that can be won in the variable game. The winning numbers in the slot machine 10 include, for example, a winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role, a winning number that allows the winning of the watermelon role, a winning number that allows the winning of the bell role, and a winning of the replaying role. An acceptable winning number is included.

  In the present embodiment, among the winning numbers that are allowed to win the bell role, there is a winning number that is allowed to win a single-piece role in addition to the bell role. For the winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell role and the single role, the stop button operation order (push order) for winning the bell role and the stop button operation order (pushing) for winning the single role The winning numbers are different from (in order). For example, among the winning numbers that are allowed to win a bell combination and a single piece combination, if the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation order, the bell combination will win, but an operation different from the predetermined operation order. If the stop button is operated in order, there is a winning number for winning a single combination.

  In the present embodiment, among the winning numbers that are allowed to win the re-gamer, there is a winning number that is allowed to win only the normal re-gamer. In addition, among the winning numbers that are allowed to win the re-gamer, there are winning numbers that are allowed to win the normal re-gamer and the promoted re-gamer. For winning numbers that are allowed to win regular re-players and promoted re-players, stop button operation order (push order) to win normal re-players and stop to win promoted re-players The winning number is different from the button operation order (push order).

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a winning number that allows winning of a normal replaying player and a promotion replaying player (in FIG. 9, indicated as “winning number related to a promoted replaying player”). Have four types of winning numbers TS1 to TS4.

  The winning number TS1 has “stop order other than the third push order” as the stop button operation order for winning the normal re-gamer, and “stop button 3” as the stop button operation order for winning the promoted re-gamer. "Push order" is defined respectively. The winning number TS2 has “stop order other than the fourth push order” as the stop button operation order for winning the normal re-game player, and “4th stop button operation order for winning the promoted re-game player. "Push order" is defined respectively. The winning number TS3 has “stop order other than the fifth push order” as the stop button operation order for winning the normal re-gamer, and “stop button 5” as the stop button operation order for winning the promoted re-gamer. "Push order" is defined respectively. The winning number TS4 has “stop order other than the sixth push order” as the stop button operation order for winning the normal re-gamer, and “6th stop button operation order for winning the promoted re-gamer. "Push order" is defined respectively.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, in the winning numbers TS1 to TS4 that are “winning numbers that are allowed to win the normal replaying player and the promoted replaying player”, the pushing order other than the first pushing order and the second pushing order Any one of the pressing orders is determined as the operation order of the stop button for winning the promoted re-gamer. Then, in the slot machine 10, for example, when the winning number TS4 is won, when the stop button is operated in the sixth pressing order, the promoted re-game player wins, while the stop button is pressed in a pressing order other than the sixth pressing order. If you operate with, the re-game player usually wins. In the present embodiment, it is determined that winning any of the winning numbers TS1 to TS4 in the winning lottery, that is, winning of the promoted re-gamer in the winning lottery is permitted. Corresponds to a specific lottery result.

  In the following explanation, the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role in the winning lottery is indicated as “when the winning of the cherry role is allowed”, and the winning of the watermelon role is allowed in the winning lottery. The case where the winning number is won is indicated as “when watermelon winning is permitted”. Similarly, in the following description, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the bell role in the winning lottery is won is indicated as “when the winning of the bell role is allowed”. Further, in the following description, a case where a winning number that allows a re-gamer winning in the winning lottery is won is indicated as “when a re-gamer winning is allowed”. Also, in the following description, a case where a winning number that allows winning of a normal replaying player and a promotion replaying player in a combination lottery is won is indicated as “when a winning of a promotion replaying player is allowed”.

  In the slot machine 10, the role lottery table includes a first role lottery table and a second role lottery table. The first combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery when controlled to the first gaming state. The second combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery when controlled to the second gaming state.

  In the winning lottery table, the value of a random number used for the winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as “random number for winning lottery”) for the winning number that can be determined is within the range that can be taken as the random number for winning the winning lottery. A predetermined number is distributed among the numerical values. In the second role lottery table, the value of the random numbers for the role lottery is distributed so that the probability of adding the winning rate of the winning numbers allowed to win the re-gamer is higher than in the first role lottery table. Yes. In the slot machine 10, if any winning number is not won in the winning lottery, that is, if winning of the winning combination is not allowed, the lottery result of the winning lottery becomes “off”. If the lottery result of the combination lottery is out of place, the symbol combination for which a prize is determined is not derived on the active line YL based on the lottery result of the combination lottery.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub control CPU 41a executes various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the sub control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table and determination values used for lottery. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 13. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sound effect data related to the sound effect in the speaker 14. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 15.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. Examples of information stored in the sub control RAM 41c include a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub board 41 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number every predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a generates a random number every predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of.

  A decoration lamp 13, a speaker 14, and an effect display device 15 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, a backlight BL is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the backlight BL via a drive circuit (not shown).

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 based on the main control program will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a receives a detection signal indicating that it has been operated from various buttons or the like, the main control CPU 40a executes a predetermined control determined by the detection signal. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the information panel 30 each time by inputting various detection signals and various controls. When paying out medals, the main control CPU 40a controls the hopper unit to discharge medals when the credit upper limit is exceeded. The main control CPU 40a controls the hopper unit so that medals for credits are discharged at the time of credit settlement.

  Further, when the detection signal output from the insertion sensor SE4 is input, the main control CPU 40a can specify that the detection signal output from the insertion sensor SE4 has been input, that is, that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 17. Store control information in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 40a inputs detection signals output from the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c, control information that can specify that the detection signal has been input is output to the output buffer. To store. For example, when the detection signal output from the settlement button 19 is input, the main control CPU 40a outputs the control information that can specify that the detection signal from the settlement button 19 has been input, that is, that the settlement button 19 has been operated. Store in buffer. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing.

  When the medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 or the detection signal from the bet button 18 is input, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets. When the bet amount is set, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a “betting number setting command”) that can specify that the bet number has been set in the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 40 a updates the number of credits according to the operation of the bet button 18. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits when increasing the number of credits by inserting medals. Then, by setting the number of bets that can start a variable game, a variable game start enabling condition that allows a variable game to start is satisfied.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery drawing when a detection signal is input from the start lever 20 in a state where the game can be started. The main control CPU 40a obtains a value of a lottery for lottery and performs a lottery with reference to a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state based on the value of the random number for lottery. In this way, the role lottery is performed in response to the start operation. In the present embodiment, a role lottery means for performing a role lottery is realized by performing a role lottery by the main control CPU 40a.

  When the winning number is won in the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a stores winning information capable of specifying the winning number in the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the winning number is won in the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “winning command”) that can identify the winning number that is won in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a erases the winning information stored in the main control RAM 40c when the variable game ends.

  When the detection signal from the start lever 20 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls the reels 16a to 16c to start rotating, and starts a variable game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information indicating the start of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as “variable game start command”) in the output buffer. Note that the main control CPU 40a controls the reels 16a to 16c to start rotating in a situation where the wait time has elapsed. Subsequently, when the detection signal from the stop button is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control) for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the detection signal. The main control CPU 40a grasps information on the rotation position and stop position of each reel based on the position signal from the reel sensor corresponding to each reel 16a to 16c. That is, the position signal from each reel sensor causes the main control CPU 40a to specify the rotation status of each reel being rotated, while allowing the main control CPU 40a to specify the stop status of each reel being stopped.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stops the combination of symbols by stopping the rotation of each reel within a predetermined range (for example, for a maximum of four symbols) from the timing when each stop button is operated based on the lottery result of the combination lottery ( Deriving game results). When the main control CPU 40a stops each rotating reel, the control data for stop control stored in the main control ROM 40b according to the lottery result of the role lottery and the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop button Based on the above, the rotation of the reel is stopped to stop the symbol. The main control CPU 40a may perform stop control using different stop control control data depending on the operation order and operation timing of the stop button even if the lottery result of the role lottery is the same.

  For example, when the winning of the bell role is permitted, the main control CPU 40a causes the bell stop eye to be derived on the effective line YL when the stop button is operated in the operation order for winning the bell role. Then, the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped. On the other hand, when the winning of the bell role is permitted, the main control CPU 40a spills the bell on the effective line YL when the stop button is operated in an operation sequence different from the operation sequence for winning the bell role. The rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped so that the stop eye is derived. Incidentally, the main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c so that the stop stop point is derived on the effective line YL, regardless of the operation timing of the stop button, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is off. . There is no award for the stoppage. Note that, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is off, the symbol combination for which a prize is determined is not derived in any of the invalid lines ML1 to ML4. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the rotation and stop of the reels 16a to 16c, thereby realizing the function as the reel control means for controlling the rotation and stop of the reel.

  Subsequently, when the rotations of all the reels 16a to 16c are stopped, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning determination. In the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the symbol combination when the symbol combination stopped on the effective line YL is a symbol combination permitted to stop on the effective line YL. On the other hand, when determining the winning of the symbol combination (combination) permitted to be stopped on the active line YL, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a prize determined to the symbol combination.

  For example, the main control CPU 40a performs control to give a predetermined number of medals when determining the payout of a payout combination. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a re-game when determining a re-game winning prize. As a control for giving a replay, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. Further, when determining the winning of the symbol combination (combination), the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “winning instruction command”) instructing the symbol combination determined to be winning in the output buffer. The winning instruction command in the present embodiment is configured such that the winning combination and the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination can be specified.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the transition of the gaming state.
The main control CPU 40a changes the game state by updating the game state information stored in the main control RAM 40c. For example, when game state information capable of specifying the first game state is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a uses the game state information stored in the main control RAM 40c as the second game state. By updating to the identifiable game state information, the game state is shifted from the first game state to the second game state. When the promoted re-gamer wins in the first gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the second gaming state to identifiable gaming state information and controls to the second gaming state. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. Further, when a single winning combination is won in the second gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the first gaming state to the identifiable gaming state information and controls to the first gaming state. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state. Further, when the game state information in the main control RAM 40c is updated, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “game state command”) that can specify the updated game state in the output buffer.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the transition of the effect state.
The main control CPU 40a shifts the effect state by updating the effect state information stored in the main control RAM 40c. For example, when the production state information capable of specifying the normal production state is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a can specify the preparation production state from the production state information stored in the main control RAM 40c. By updating to the effect state information, the normal effect state is shifted to the preparation effect state.

  The main control CPU 40a determines whether to allow the transition to the advantageous production state according to the lottery result of the role lottery in the normal production state (so-called internal lottery called ART lottery or AT lottery). )I do. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is a case where information that can specify that the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted (hereinafter, referred to as “advantageous permissible information”) is not stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the normal production state, an advantageous permissible lottery may be performed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs the advantageous permissible lottery when the winning of the cherry role is allowed and when the winning of the watermelon role is allowed. Then, when the advantageous permissible lottery is won (when it is determined to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state), the main control CPU 40a stores the advantageous permissible information in the main control RAM 40c. When the advantageous permissible lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “advantage permissible command”) that can specify that the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted in the output buffer. . On the other hand, when the winning lottery is not won (when it is not decided to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state), the main control CPU 40a does not store the advantageous allowance information in the main control RAM 40c, and the advantageous allowance is determined. Do not store commands in the output buffer.

  In the present embodiment, performing the advantageous permissible lottery corresponds to determining whether the transition to the advantageous state is permitted. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs an advantageous permissible lottery, thereby realizing a function as an advantageous permissible determining means for determining whether or not the transition to the advantageous state is permitted. Further, in the present embodiment, when advantageous allowance information is stored in the main control RAM 40c (when it is determined to allow the transition to the advantageous effect state), the transition to the advantageous state is permitted. This corresponds to the case where is determined. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the advantageous control information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c (when it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state), the transition to the advantageous state is permitted. This corresponds to the case where is not determined. By the way, in the present embodiment, the case where the advantageous control information is stored in the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the case where the secondary control permission information described later is stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the advantageous control information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the case where the secondary control permission information described later is not stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the number of precursors when the advantageous permissible lottery is performed. When the number of precursors is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of precursors that can specify the number of precursors in the main control RAM 40c. When the number of precursors is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “predictor number command”) that can specify the number of precursors in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a, when the number of predictors that can be identified from the number of precursors information is 1 or more, subtracts one of the number of precursors that can be identified from the information of the number of precursors when the variable game is started, Update. Then, the main control CPU 40a prepares, when advantageous permissible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, when the number of precursors reaches “0 (zero)” when 1 is subtracted from the number of precursors. The production state information is updated to the production state information that can specify the production state. Thereby, the production state shifts from the normal production state to the preparation production state. For example, the main control CPU 40a may update the effect state information after the winning determination when the number of precursors that can be specified from the number of precursors information reaches “0”. As described above, in this embodiment, it is understood that the advantageous permissible condition is satisfied by the fact that the fluctuating game is performed for the number of times of the sign after winning the permissible lottery. For this reason, it can be said that the advantageous permissible condition is established by winning the advantageous permissible lottery.

  Incidentally, the main control CPU 40a, when advantageous permissible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, updates to the effect state information that can specify the advantageous effect state when the promoted re-gamer wins. Thereby, the effect state shifts from the normal effect state to the advantageous effect state. In this case, the main control CPU 40a initializes the number of precursors. For example, the main control CPU 40a deletes the precursor count information stored in the main control RAM 40c, updates the precursor count information to “0 (zero)”, and updates the precursor count information to be identifiable. And initialize the number of precursors.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a is in the preparation effect state, the main control CPU 40a updates the effect state information that can specify the advantageous effect state when the promoted re-gamer wins a prize. For example, the main control CPU 40a may be configured to update the effect state information after determining the promotion re-gamer winning in the winning determination when in the preparation effect state.

  When the main control CPU 40a updates the presentation state information that can specify the advantageous presentation state, the main control RAM 40c stores the advantageous stay number information that can specify the advantageous stay number. At this time, the number of times set as the advantageous stay number may be a predetermined number of times, or may be a number determined by lottery performed by the main control CPU 40a among a plurality of times.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 40a is in the advantageous effect state, if the number of advantageous stays identifiable from the advantageous stay number information stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the start of the variable game. The advantageous stay count information is updated by subtracting 1 from the advantageous stay count.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a is in an advantageous performance state, and when the number of advantageous stays that can be specified from the advantageous stay number information has reached “0 (zero)”, when the winning combination is won, The production state information that can specify the normal production state is updated. Thereby, the effect state shifts from the advantageous effect state to the normal effect state. For example, the main control CPU 40a updates the effect state information after determining that the number of advantageous stays identifiable from the advantageous stay number information has reached “0” and determining that a single-piece winning combination has been won. It may be configured. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is understood that the advantageous end condition is satisfied when the winning combination wins after the advantageous stay count identifiable from the advantageous stay frequency information reaches “0”. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous end condition is satisfied when the advantageous stay frequency reaches “0”.

  The main control CPU 40a performs an internal lottery (so-called extra lottery) to increase the number of advantageous stays according to the lottery result of the role lottery in the advantageous effect state, and is advantageous according to the lottery result of the lottery. It can also be configured to increase the number of stays. For example, when the advantageous stay count that can be identified from the advantageous stay count information is “10”, if it is determined to increase “20” in the internal lottery that increases the advantageous stay count, the advantageous stay count is “30 ( = 10 + 20) "may be updated to the advantageous stay frequency information that can be specified.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 40a updates the presentation state information in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “production state command”) that can specify the updated presentation state in the output buffer.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a may notify the operation mode of the stop button. When notifying the operation mode of the stop button, the main control CPU 40a causes the payout display unit 37 to display operation information. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a displays information that can specify the operation order of the stop buttons among the operation modes of the stop buttons.

  For example, when the main control CPU 40a is in the preparation effect state, if any of the winning numbers TS1 to TS4 is won, an operation that can specify the operation order of the stop buttons for winning the promoted re-gamer The information is displayed on the payout display unit 37. Further, when the main control CPU 40a is in the advantageous effect state and in the first game state, and wins any one of the winning numbers TS1 to TS4, the main control CPU 40a wins the promoted re-gamer. Operation information that can specify the operation order of the stop buttons is displayed on the payout display unit 37. Further, the main control CPU 40a pays out and displays operation information that can specify the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell role when the winning of the bell role is permitted when in the preparation effect state or the advantageous effect state. Displayed on the unit 37. Even when the main control CPU 40a is in the advantageous performance state, when the number of advantageous stays identifiable from the advantageous stay number information has reached “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 40a displays the operation information. Is not displayed. When notifying the operation mode of the stop button, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “operation mode command”) that can specify the operation mode of the stop button to be notified in the output buffer.

Next, a description will be given of processing related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various control information such as a variable game start command or a winning instruction command, the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14 and the speaker 14 are executed so that various effects are executed based on the contents instructed by the control information. At least one of the effect display devices 15 is controlled.

  When the secondary control CPU 41a inputs a gaming state command, the secondary control CPU 41a stores secondary gaming state information indicating the gaming state being controlled by the primary control CPU 40a in the secondary control RAM 41c. When the effect state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores sub effect state information indicating the effect state being controlled by the main control CPU 40a in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to an effect state that can be specified from the sub-effect effect state information. Further, when the advantageous control command is input, the secondary control CPU 41a stores secondary advantageous allowance information in the secondary control RAM 41c that can specify that the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted. The sub advantage allowance information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c until the advantageous end condition is established and the transition is made from the advantageous effect state to the normal effect state. Incidentally, when the advantageous control information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the secondary control permission information is also stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  When transitioning from an effect state other than the advantageous effect state to the advantageous effect state, that is, when the advantageous effect state starts, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an advantageous start effect execution process for executing the advantageous start effect. In the advantageous start effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that an image that can specify the start of the advantageous effect state (for example, an image that imitates the character of “advantageous effect state entry”) is displayed. To do. Further, in the advantageous start effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 14 so as to output a sound that can specify the start of the advantageous effect state (for example, a sound of “entering an advantageous effect state”). Further, in the advantageous start effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 41a lights in a lighting manner in the advantageous start effect (for example, a lighting manner in which backlights BA1 to BA3 → backlights BB1 to BB3 → backlights BC1 to BC3 are turned on). The backlight BL is controlled to do so.

  Further, when the operation mode command is input, the sub control CPU 41a executes a navigation effect that notifies the operation mode of the stop button that can be specified from the operation mode command. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a performs control related to the navigation effect based on the winning command and the operation mode command.

  Here, the navigation effect executed in the effect display device 15 will be described. The operation mode of the stop button notified in the navigation effect corresponds to the recommended operation mode of the stop operation. The navigation effect corresponds to a stop operation notification effect that notifies a recommended stop operation.

  The navigation effect includes a navigation effect in which an order navigation image is displayed in a display area above each of the stop buttons 21a to 21c in the effect display device 15. The sequential navigation image includes a number that can specify the order of operation. In the effect display device 15, in the display area above the stop button 21a, a sequential navigation image including a number that can specify how many times the stop button 21a is operated is displayed. Further, in the effect display device 15, a sequential navigation image including a number that can specify how many times the stop button 21b is operated is displayed in the display area above the stop button 21b. Similarly, the display area above the stop button 21c in the effect display device 15 includes a sequential navigation image (hereinafter referred to as “first navigation effect”) including a number that can specify the number of the stop button 21c to be operated. ) Is displayed.

  In addition, the navigation effect includes a navigation effect in which an operation mode image is displayed on the effect display device 15. The operation mode image includes a character string that can specify the stop button operation order and the stop button operation timing (stop operation position). In addition, the operation mode image includes a symbol image imitating a symbol serving as an indicator of the operation timing of the stop button. For such a navigation effect, for example, an operation mode image including an image having a content that can specify that the symbol used as an indicator of the operation timing of the stop button is a seven symbol, and a symbol image imitating the seven symbol. There is a navigation effect (hereinafter referred to as “second navigation effect”) displayed on the effect display device 15.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the winning of the bell role is permitted from the winning command, and can specify the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell role from the operation command. The effect display device 15 is controlled so that the first navigation effect for informing the operation order of the stop button for winning a prize is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is able to specify that the promotion re-gamer winning is permitted from the winning command, and can specify the operation order of the stop buttons for winning the promotion re-gamer from the operation command. In this case, the effect display device 15 is controlled such that the second navigation effect for notifying the operation order of the stop button for winning the promoted re-gamer is executed.

  Here, based on FIG. 10A to FIG. 10F, the normal replay stop eye and the promoted replay stop eye will be described. FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b) show an example of a symbol combination that normally stops the replay. Moreover, in FIG.10 (c)-FIG.10 (f), an example of the symbol combination used as the promotion re-game stoppage is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a) and FIG. 10 (b), there are a plurality of types of normal replay stop points. As shown in FIG. 10A, the normal replay stop eye is a symbol combination in which the replay symbol is stopped at the symbol stop positions B1 to B3 constituting the active line YL. Therefore, the normal replay stop eye in the present embodiment is a symbol combination in which the symbol on the active line YL is a replay symbol. In addition, in the normal replay stop time in the present embodiment, there is also a symbol combination including a seven symbol. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when winning number TS4 is won and the stop button is operated in the fifth push order, the timing at which the first stop button can stop the Seven symbols (hereinafter, When the operation is performed at “seven stop timing”), the seven symbols stop at the third middle stop position B3. The “seven stop timing” in the present embodiment corresponds to a timing at which “seven symbols” exist within a predetermined range from the timing when the stop button is operated. That is, the seven stop timing can be said to be a timing at which the seven symbols can be drawn as symbols on the effective line YL.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (c) to FIG. 10 (f), there are a plurality of types of promoted regame stops. As shown in FIG. 10 (c), when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are not operated at the seven stop timing, the promoted replay stop eye is a symbol in which all symbols among the symbols on the active line YL are not the seven symbols. It becomes a combination. That is, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are not operated at the seven stop timing, the symbol combinations derived in the display window 12a are symbol combinations in which all symbols on one effective line YL are not the seven symbols. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), when all the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the seven stop timing, the promoted replay stop eye is a combination of symbols in which the symbol on the active line YL becomes a seven symbol. Become. That is, when all the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the seven stop timing, the symbol combination derived in the display window 12a is a symbol combination in which all symbols on one effective line YL become the seven symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (e) and FIG. 10 (f), when some of the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the seven stop timing, the promoted replay stop eye is on the active line YL. A part of the symbols is a symbol combination in which a symbol becomes a seven symbol.

  For example, assume that the winning number TS4 is won and the stop button 21a is operated in the sixth pressing order. It is assumed that the stop button 21c is operated at the seven stop timing while the stop buttons 21a and 21b are not operated at the seven stop timing. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), in the promoted re-game stop, the symbols stopped at the third middle stop position B3 are the seven symbols, while the first middle stop position B1 and the second middle stop position The symbol stopped at B2 is a symbol combination that does not become a seven symbol. Further, it is assumed that the stop buttons 21b and 21c are operated at the seven stop timing while the stop button 21a is not operated at the seven stop timing. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), in the promoted replay stop, the symbols stopped at the second middle stop position B2 and the third middle stop position B3 are the seven symbols, while the first middle stop position The symbol stopped at B1 is a symbol combination that does not become a seven symbol. That is, when some of the stop buttons 21a to 21c are not operated at the seven stop timing, the symbol combination derived in the display window 12a is a portion of the symbols on the one effective line YL. Is a symbol combination that does not become a Seven symbol.

  In the following description, the symbol combination (the symbol combination shown in FIG. 10 (d)) in which the symbol on one active line YL becomes a seven symbol among the promotion re-game stop points is referred to as "first promotion re-game stop eye". Show. On the other hand, a combination of symbols in which a part or all of the symbols on the active line YL are not the seven symbols in the promoted replay stop eye (FIG. 10 (c), FIG. 10 (e) and FIG. 10 (f) )) Is indicated as “second promotion re-game stoppage”.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combination derived in the display window 12a when the promoted replay stop eye is derived on the active line YL corresponds to a specific symbol combination. Therefore, deriving the promotion replay stop eye on the active line YL means that a specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination derived in the display window 12a when the normal replay stop eye is derived on the active line YL corresponds to a non-specific symbol combination. Therefore, deriving the normal replay stop eye on the active line YL means that a non-specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit.

  In the present embodiment, the display window 12a, which is a result deriving unit, is allowed to receive a normal re-gamer when the prize for the promoted re-gamer is allowed (when the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result). A non-specific symbol combination is derived when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation order for winning. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the display window 12a serving as a result deriving unit, when a promotion re-game winning is permitted (when a lottery result of a role lottery is a specific lottery result), a promotion re-gamer is displayed. A specific symbol combination is derived when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation order for winning. In the present embodiment, in the case where the promotion of the promoted re-gamer is permitted, the operation order for winning the normal re-gamer (the operation order in which the promoted re-gamer does not win) corresponds to the first operation order, The operation order for winning the promoted re-gamer corresponds to the second operation order. For example, when winning number TS4 is won, the pushing order other than the sixth pushing order corresponds to the first operation order, and the sixth pushing order corresponds to the second operation order.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combination derived in the display window 12a when the first promotion replay stop eye is derived on the active line YL corresponds to the first specific symbol combination. Therefore, deriving the first promotion replay stop eye on the active line YL means that the first specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination derived in the display window 12a when the second promotion replay stop eye is derived on the active line YL corresponds to the second specific symbol combination. Therefore, deriving the second promotion replay stop eye on the active line YL means that the second specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit. Thus, it can be seen that the specific symbol combination includes the first specific symbol combination and the second specific symbol combination.

  And in this embodiment, when the winning of the promoted re-gamer is permitted (when the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result), the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the second operation order, and When the operation timing of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is the seven stop timing, the first specific symbol combination is derived to the display window 12a serving as a result deriving unit. On the other hand, when the promotion re-gamer's winning is permitted, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the second operation order and the operation timing of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is not the seven stop timing, the second specific The symbol combination is derived to the display window 12a serving as a result deriving unit. In the present embodiment, the seven symbol corresponds to the specific symbol, and the seven stop timing corresponds to the predetermined timing.

  The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to execute a special effect. The special effect in the present embodiment is executed with a content that can specify that it is not controlled to the advantageous effect state after the promotion replay stop eye is derived. That is, the special effect is executed with a content that can specify that it is not controlled in an advantageous state after a specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit.

  In the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed, the backlight BL is turned off. In this way, by turning off the backlight BL, it is possible to make it difficult to see the symbols that are visible from the display window 12a. Further, in the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed and the backlight BL is turned off, all the backlights BA1 to BA3, BB1 to BB3, and BC1 to BC3 are turned off. Thus, when the special effect is executed in the present embodiment, the backlight BL is in a non-illuminated state.

  When the special effect is executed and the backlight BL is turned off, the symbol combination derived on the active line YL or the symbol combination derived to the display window 12a is compared with the case where the backlight BL is lit. Becomes difficult to see. In addition, when the backlight BL is turned off, the promotion replay stop eye has been derived, or the flow of production that “the promoted regamer wins and shifts to the advantageous production state” (production development) Can make the player feel that is invalid. In addition, since the lighting mode of the backlight BL when the special effect is executed in the present embodiment is different from the lighting contents of the backlight BL when the advantageous start effect is executed, the backlight BL is turned off (special effect). By turning on the lighting mode when the game is executed, it is possible to specify that even if the promotion replay stop eye is derived, it is not controlled to the advantageous effect state. When the special effect is executed in the slot machine 10, the lighting mode of the backlight BL is specified in the lighting mode that can specify that even if the promotion replay stop eye is derived, it is not controlled to the advantageous performance state, that is, the result deriving unit It is a lighting mode that can specify that the symbol combination is not controlled to the advantageous state after the symbol combination is derived.

  In the present embodiment, when a special effect is executed, a predetermined special sound is output from the speaker 14. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, when a special effect is executed, a voice “Nothing can be seen” is output from the speaker 14 as a special sound.

  In the special sound in this embodiment, the promotion replay stop point has been derived, or the flow of production (promotion of the promotion will be shifted to the advantageous production state when the promoted re-gamer wins a prize) is invalid This sound can make the player feel something. In addition, since the special sound in the present embodiment is a sound having a different content from the sound output from the speaker 14 in the advantageous start effect, even if the promotion replay stop eye is derived by the output of the special sound, the advantageous effect state It can be specified that it is not controlled. The special sound in the slot machine 10 is a sound having a content that can specify that even if the promotion replay stop eye is derived, it is not controlled to the advantageous performance state, that is, the advantageous state after the specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit. It is a sound whose contents can be specified as not being controlled.

  As described above, when the special effect is executed in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the backlight BL is turned off, and the sound “Nothing is visible” is output from the speaker 14 as a special sound.

  Here, based on FIG. 11, the situation where the special effect is executed and the situation where the special effect is not executed will be described. In the “transition to the advantageous performance state” in FIG. 11, “non-permitted” means “it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state”, and “allowed” means “to the advantageous performance state”. "It has been decided to allow migration". In the slot machine 10, since it is not determined that “the transition to the advantageous effect state is allowed” in the preparation effect state and the advantageous effect state, it is omitted in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the slot machine 10, when the normal replay stop eye is derived in any production state among the normal production state, the preparation production state, and the advantageous production state, the special production is performed. Not executed. At this time, the effect state does not shift, and, for example, even if the normal re-game player wins in the normal effect state, the effect state remains in the normal effect state.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, when it is in the normal performance state and it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state, the special performance is executed when the first promotion replay stop eye is derived. . At this time, the effect state is not changed and remains in the normal effect state. As described above, in this embodiment, when it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state, the stop line 21a to 21c is operated in the order for winning the promoted re-gamer and the active line YL When the first promotion regame stop eye is derived above (when the first specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit), the special effect is executed.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, even if the transition to the advantageous performance state is not determined and it is not determined that the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted, Is not executed. At this time, as in the case where the first promotion replay stop eye is derived, the effect state does not shift and remains in the normal effect state. As described above, in this embodiment, when it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous effect state, the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the order for winning the promoted re-gamer and the active line YL When the second promotion replay stop eye is derived above (when the second specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit), the special effect is not executed.

  As described above, when it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous effect state, the special effect is executed when the first promoted replay stop eye is derived, while the second promoted regame stop eye is When derived, special effects are not executed.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, when it is determined that the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed in the normal performance state, any of the first promotion re-game stop eye and the second promotion re-game stop eye is Even when it is derived, the special effect is not executed. In the slot machine 10, when it is determined that the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed in the normal performance state, one of the first promotion re-game stop eye and the second promotion re-game stop eye is derived. Even in such a case, the effect state shifts to the advantageous effect state (in FIG. 11, “normal effect state → advantage effect state” is indicated). As described above, when it is determined that the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed in the normal performance state, any one of the first promotion re-game stop eye and the second promotion re-game stop eye is derived. Even when the special effect is not executed, the effect state shifts to the advantageous effect state. Incidentally, although the special effect is not executed, the advantageous start effect is executed in accordance with the transition from the normal effect state to the advantageous effect state.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, in the preparation effect state, the special effect is not executed regardless of which one of the first promotion re-game stop eye and the second promotion re-game stop eye is derived. On the other hand, when the slot machine 10 is in the preparation effect state, the effect state is changed to the advantageous effect state even when one of the first promotion re-game stop eye and the second promotion re-game stop eye is derived. (In FIG. 11, “preparation effect state → advantage effect state” is indicated). As described above, when it is determined that the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted when it is in the preparation effect state, which one of the first promotion re-game stop eye and the second promotion re-game stop eye is derived. Even if it is done, the special effect is not executed, and the effect state shifts to the advantageous effect state. Incidentally, although the special effect is not executed, the advantageous start effect is executed in accordance with the transition from the preparation effect state to the advantageous effect state.

  Further, in the advantageous effect state, the special effect is not executed regardless of which one of the first promotion regame stop eye and the second promotion regame stop eye is derived. At this time, the effect state does not shift and remains in the advantageous effect state. As described above, in the advantageous effect state, the special effect is not executed and the effect state also shifts regardless of which one of the first promotion re-game stop eye and the second promotion re-game stop eye is derived. do not do. Incidentally, in the advantageous effect state, the advantageous start effect is not executed regardless of which one of the first promotion re-game stop eye and the second promotion re-game stop eye is derived.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, a special effect may be executed when the promotion replay stop eye is derived and not controlled to the advantageous effect state. For this reason, when a special effect is executed, it is not controlled to the advantageous effect state after the promotion replay stop eye is derived, that is, it is not controlled to the advantageous state after a specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit. Can be identified. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the state is in an effect state other than the advantageous effect state, an advantageous start effect is executed when the advantageous replay state is controlled after the promotion replay stop eye is derived, and the lighting mode of the backlight BL is changed. A predetermined lighting mode is set, and a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 14. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when it is in an effect state other than the advantageous effect state, the special effect is executed when the promotion replay stop eye is derived and is not controlled to the advantageous effect state. At this time, the lighting mode of the backlight BL and the sound output from the speaker 14 are different from those when the advantageous start effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to specify that the promotion replay stop eye is not controlled to the advantageous effect state by executing the special effect. The special effect in the slot machine 10 is not controlled to the advantageous state after a specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit, that is, the content that can specify that even if the promotion replay stop eye is derived, it is not controlled to the advantageous effect state. It is executed with contents that can be specified. As described above, the content of the special effect is different from the content of the advantageous start effect.

Hereinafter, control related to execution of the special effect will be described.
If the secondary advantage allowance information is not stored in the secondary control RAM 41c, the secondary control CPU 41a stops the first promotion regame stop eye on the active line YL by the winning instruction command, and the promotion regame player wins the prize. When it is possible to specify that the special effect has been performed, a special effect execution process for executing the special effect is performed. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a performs special effect execution processing, thereby realizing a function as special effect control means for controlling execution of the special effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the sub control CPU 41a performs the special effect execution process corresponds to the case where the special effect is executed. In the present embodiment, “the case where the auxiliary advantageous allowance information is not stored in the sub control RAM 41c” corresponds to the case where the normal effect state is controlled. Further, in the present embodiment, “the case where the sub-advantage allowance information is not stored in the sub-control RAM 41c” corresponds to the case where it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous effect state corresponding to the advantageous state. To do.

  In the special effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so that the backlight BL is turned off. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the illumination unit to be in the non-illumination state when the special effect is executed. In the special effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 14 so that a special sound is output. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that a predetermined special sound is output from the speaker 14 when the special effect is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so that the backlight BL is extinguished until the special effect end condition is satisfied. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so that the backlight BL is lit when the special effect end condition is satisfied.

  The special production end conditions in this embodiment include a condition that is established when the bet button 18 is operated, a condition that is established when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 17, and a checkout button 19. There is a condition that is established when the is operated. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the special effect end condition is established when the sub-control CPU 41 a inputs control information that can specify that the bet button 18 has been operated. Further, in the slot machine 10, the special effect end condition is established when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs control information capable of specifying that the insertion sensor SE4 has detected a medal. In the slot machine 10, the special effect end condition is established when the sub-control CPU 41 a inputs control information that can specify that the settlement button 19 has been operated. As described above, the special effect end condition in this embodiment is established when the bet amount is set or the credit is settled.

  Incidentally, even if the auxiliary advantageous allowance information is not stored in the auxiliary control RAM 41c, the second promotion re-game stoppage is stopped at the active line YL by the winning instruction command and the promotion re-game player wins. When this can be specified, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the special effect execution process. Further, even if the secondary advantage allowance information is not stored in the secondary control RAM 41c, it is confirmed that the normal re-game stop is stopped at the active line YL by the winning instruction command and the normal re-game player has won a prize. When it can be specified, the sub control CPU 41a does not perform the special effect execution process.

  Further, when the sub advantage allowance information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c, it can be specified by the winning instruction command that the first promotion re-game stop eye stops at the active line YL and the promotion re-game player wins. Even at that time, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the special effect execution process.

  Here, based on FIG. 12A to FIG. 12C, an example in which the special effect is executed and the special effect is not executed according to the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c will be described. In addition, in description of Fig.12 (a)-FIG.12 (c), it is a premise that it is a time when it is a normal production | presentation state and the transition to an advantageous production | presentation state is not determined.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, in the normal performance state, when the start lever 20 is operated and the variable game starts, all the reels 16a to 16c rotate. At this time, it is assumed that the winning number TS4 is won in the winning lottery performed when the start lever 20 is operated. As described above, the winning number TS4 has “stop order other than the sixth push order” as the operation order of the stop button for winning the normal re-game player, and the stop button for winning the promoted re-game player. As the operation order, “sixth pressing order” is defined.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in a pressing order other than the sixth pressing order (for example, the first pressing order), the normal replay stop eye is derived. At this time, the special effect is not executed, and the special sound is not output from the speaker 14 while the backlight BL is lit. In addition, the effect state does not shift and the normal effect state is continued.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the sixth pushing order, the promoted re-game stop eye is derived. At this time, when all the operation timings of the stop buttons 21a to 21c are the seven stop timings, the first promotion regame stop eye is derived. At this time, the special effect is executed, the backlight BL is turned off, and a sound “Nothing is visible” is output from the speaker 14 as a special sound. In addition, the effect state does not shift and the normal effect state is continued. As described above, even if the lottery results of the combination lottery are the same, the special effects may be executed or the special effects may not be executed depending on the pressing order.

  Next, based on FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (c), a special effect is executed and a special effect is executed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 21a to 21c when the promoted re-gamer wins a prize. An example of the case where it is not performed will be described. In the description of FIG. 13A to FIG. 13C, it is assumed that the normal production state is set and it is not determined that the transition to the advantageous production state is permitted.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when the start lever 20 is operated and the variable game is started in the normal performance state, all the reels 16a to 16c rotate. At this time, it is assumed that the winning number TS4 is won in the winning lottery performed when the start lever 20 is operated. Therefore, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the sixth pushing order, the promoted replay stop eye is derived.

  And as shown in FIG.13 (b), it is a case where stop button 21a-21c is operated by the 6th pushing order, Comprising: Only the timing when stop button 21a was operated among stop buttons 21a-21c is a seven stop timing. If not (indicated as “× − ◯ − ◯” in FIG. 13), the second promotion replay stop eye is derived. At this time, the special effect is not executed, and the special sound is not output from the speaker 14 while the backlight BL is lit. In addition, the effect state does not shift and the normal effect state is continued.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the sixth pressing order, and the operation timings of all the stop buttons 21a to 21c are the seven stop timings (FIG. 13). 13, the first promotion replay stop eye is derived. At this time, the special effect is executed, the backlight BL is turned off, and a sound “Nothing is visible” is output from the speaker 14 as a special sound. In addition, the effect state does not shift and the normal effect state is continued. As described above, even if the lottery result of the role lottery is the same and the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is the same, there may be a case where a special effect is executed due to different operation timings. , Special effects may not be executed.

  Next, based on FIG. 14 (a) to FIG. 14 (c), when the special effect is executed and when the special effect is not executed depending on whether it is determined to allow the transition to the advantageous effect state. An example will be described. Note that, in FIG. 14, it is indicated that the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted to be indicated as “when the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted”, and the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted. Is determined as “when transition to the advantageous performance state is not permitted”.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), when the promotion of the promoted re-gamer is permitted, the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation order for winning the promoted re-gamer, and all the stop buttons When 21a to 21c are operated at the seven stop timing, the first promotion replay stop eye is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, when it is determined that the transition to the advantageous effect state is permitted, the special effect is not executed, and the special sound is output from the speaker 14 while the backlight BL remains on. It is not output. Note that when the first promotion replay stop eye is derived in the preparation effect state, the effect state shifts to the advantageous effect state. Further, when the promotion replay stop eye is derived in an effect state other than the advantageous effect state, the special effect is not executed, but the advantageous start effect is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the transition to the advantageous effect state is not permitted, the special effect is executed, the backlight BL is turned off, and the speaker 14 displays “nothing can be seen” as the special sound. Is output. In the present embodiment, the effect state when the transition to the advantageous effect state is not determined is the normal effect state. When the transition to the advantageous performance state is not permitted, even if the first promotion replay stop eye is derived, the performance state does not shift and the normal performance state is continued. The

The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A stop button as a stop operation unit in an order (second operation order) for winning a promoted re-gamer when it is determined to allow the transition to the advantageous effect state as the advantageous state When the promotion replay stop eye is derived by operating 21a to 21c (when a specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit), the advantageous effect state is controlled. On the other hand, when it is not decided to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state, when the stop button 21a-21c is operated in the order for winning the promoted re-gamer and the promotion re-game stop eye is derived The special effect can be executed without being controlled to the advantageous effect state. In this way, even if the promotion replay stop eye is derived, in a scene that is not controlled to the advantageous performance state, the special replay is executed, so that the promotion regame stop eye is derived even though it is not controlled to the advantageous performance state. It can reduce the sense of discomfort with what has been done.

  (2) A stop button as a stop operation unit in the order (second operation order) for winning the promoted re-gamer when it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state as the advantageous state Even when 21a to 21c are operated, the special effect may be executed or the special effect may not be executed depending on the derived promotion replay stop eye. Specifically, when the second promoted re-game stop eye is derived in which some or all of the symbols on the active line YL are different from the seven symbols (specific symbols) (second specific symbols) When the combination is derived to the result deriving unit), the special effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the first promotion replay stop eye is derived in which the symbol on one active line YL is a seven symbol (when the first specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit), the special effect is Executed.

  In this way, special effects are to be executed in situations where it is assumed that the player is likely to expect that the symbol on one active line YL becomes a seven symbol and something will occur. Thus, the uncomfortable feeling can be effectively reduced. Special effects are performed in situations where the player is unlikely to expect that some or all of the symbols on the active line YL will be different from the seven symbols. By not doing so, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable due to the execution of the special effect even though the uncomfortable feeling is not given by the derived symbol combination.

  (3) When winning one of the winning numbers TS1 to TS4 in the role lottery (when the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result), the operation order for winning the promoted re-gamer (second Even when the stop buttons 21a to 21c as the stop operation unit are operated in the operation order), the promoted re-game stop eyes derived by the operation timing are different. Specifically, when the operation timing of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is the seven stop timing (predetermined timing), the first promoted replay stop eye is derived (the first specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit). ) On the other hand, if the operation timing of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is not the seven stop timing, the second promotion replay stop eye is derived (the second specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit). Therefore, when it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state as the advantageous state, the situation where the first promotion replay stop eye is derived is that the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is promoted again. The operation order is for winning a game combination, and the operation timing of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is the seven stop timing. For this reason, it can suppress that it falls into the situation which may give a sense of incongruity by deriving the 1st promotion replay stop eyes.

  (4) The special effect is not controlled to the advantageous effect state as the advantageous state after the promotion re-game stop eye is derived (not to be controlled to the advantageous state after a specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit). Run with identifiable content. For this reason, it is possible to suppress a sense of expectation that the promotion replay stop eye is derived and controlled to the advantageous effect state by executing the special effect.

  (5) When the special effect is executed, the backlight BL is turned off (the illumination unit is in a non-illuminated state). As a result, since the derived symbol combination, that is, the symbol that can be visually recognized from the display window 12a, that is, the derived symbol combination, becomes difficult to visually recognize, the promotion replay stop eye has been derived (specified in the result deriving unit). It can be difficult to notice itself and it is difficult to give a sense of incongruity.

  (6) When the special effect is executed, a special sound having a content that can be specified as not being controlled to the advantageous effect state as the advantageous state is output from the speaker 14 after the promotion replay stop eye is derived. Because it is possible to specify that it is not controlled to the advantageous performance state after the promotion replay stop eye is derived by the output of such special sound, even if it gives a sense of incongruity, the promotion replay stop eye is derived It is possible to suppress the expectation of being controlled to the advantageous performance state after being performed.

  Further, since the special sound is output from the speaker 14, it is advantageous after the “promotion replay stop eye is derived” to the ears of the player who is playing the game by looking at the reels 16 a to 16 c and the effect display device 15 with his eyes. "It is not controlled to the advantageous performance state as a state". Thereby, for example, compared with the case where a special image (for example, an image imitating the character “I can't see anything”) is displayed on the effect display device 15, the advantageous replay state is controlled after the promotion replay stop eye is derived. It is possible to effectively suppress the expectation for what is done.

  (7) After the promotion re-game stop eye is derived (after a specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit), when the advantageous effect state is controlled as the advantageous state, the special effect is the content Different advantageous start effects are executed. For this reason, by comparing with the advantageous start effect, the special effect is “the effect that is executed with the content that can be specified that it is not controlled to the advantageous effect state even if the promotion replay stop eye is derived”. Can be easily recognized.

  (8) Only when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are not operated in an operation order (push order) different from the first push order and the second push order, which are the general push orders of the stop buttons in the normal performance state. Thus, the configuration is such that the promoted re-game player can win (the promotion re-game stoppage can be derived). And, in the case of the normal performance state, even if the transition to the advantageous performance state is not permitted, the stop is performed in any one of the third to sixth push orders that are not in the general push order. When the promoted re-game player has won a prize by operating the buttons 21a to 21c, a special effect can be executed. The special effect is executed when such an exceptional event that the promoted re-gamer wins without the stop buttons 21a to 21c being operated in the general push order of the stop buttons in the normal effect state. The This makes it possible for the player to feel that the event that is occurring is not appropriate for the development of the production (game development) by executing the special performance, reducing the sense of incongruity that the promotion regame stop eye was derived can do.

For example, the above-described embodiment may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
-If it is not determined that the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed, even if the second promotion replay stop eye is derived on the active line YL, the first promotion resumption on the active line YL The special effect may be executed in the same manner as when the game stop eye is derived. That is, when it is not determined that the transition to the advantageous state is permitted, the special effect may be executed when the second specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit. For example, when it is not decided to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state, the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation order (second operation order) for winning the promoted re-gamer and the activated line When the second promotion replay stop eye is derived on YL, a special effect may be executed. In this case, when it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state, the stop button 21a to 21c is operated in the operation order for winning the promoted re-gamer, and the promotion re-game stop eye is derived. When a special effect is executed.

  -You may comprise so that a navigation effect may be performed even if it is a normal effect state. Further, even in the normal performance state, the navigation effect may be executed with contents advantageous to the player. Even in such a configuration, when the advantageous effect state is, the ratio of the navigation effect being executed with the contents advantageous to the player is increased compared with the normal effect state, and the advantageous effect state is increased. The state may be more advantageous than the normal performance state.

  -While staying in the normal performance state, even if it is decided to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state, even if the promoted re-gamer wins, it is normal until the advantageous permission condition is satisfied You may comprise so that it may be controlled by the production state. When configured in this way, during the stay in the normal performance state, the special performance is executed when the promoted re-gamer wins regardless of whether or not it is determined to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state. You may comprise as follows.

  The number of precursors may be determined when winning the advantageous permissible lottery, while the number of precursors may not be determined when not winning the advantageous permissible lottery. That is, the number of precursors may be determined only when the advantageous permissible lottery is won.

  ・ If you win the advantageous permissible lottery, that is, if you decide to allow the transition to the advantageous state, transition from the normal performance state to the preparation performance state before one or more times of the variable game is played You may comprise. For example, without determining the number of precursors, the transition from the normal performance state to the preparation performance state is triggered by the end of the variable game won in the advantageous permissible lottery or the start of the next variable game won in the advantageous permissible lottery. You may comprise.

  -In the first game state and the second game state, it may be configured so that the prize for the promoted re-gamer can be allowed only when the game state is the first game state. For example, when in the first gaming state, one of the winning numbers TS1 to TS4 can be won in the winning lottery, while when in the second gaming state, any of the winning numbers TS1 to TS4 is won in the winning lottery. You may comprise so that it cannot do. When configured in this way, it is possible to configure so that the promoted re-game stop eye is not derived in the advantageous effect state in which the player stays in the second game state. As a result, it is possible to suppress a feeling of expectation to shift from the advantageous performance state to a more advantageous performance state, and to reduce the sense of discomfort.

  -The number of active lines may be plural. For example, some or all of the invalid lines ML1 to ML4 in the above embodiment may be valid lines. For example, the valid line YL in the above embodiment may not be a valid line, and the invalid lines ML3 and ML4 in the above embodiment may be valid lines. In addition, when making the number of active lines into a plurality, it is good to comprise so that a prize may be awarded when a symbol combination in which a prize is determined on one active line among a plurality of active lines is derived. When the number of effective lines is plural, among the specific symbol combinations, the symbol combination derived to the display window 12a when the symbol on one effective line among the plurality of effective lines is a seven symbol is “ It can be said to be a “first specific symbol combination”. At this time, this corresponds to the fact that the first promotion replay stop eye is derived on one of the plurality of active lines. On the other hand, when the number of active lines is set to plural, when a part or all of the symbols on each effective line out of a plurality of effective lines in a specific symbol combination are different from the seven symbols. It can be said that the symbol combination derived to the display window 12a is the “second specific symbol combination”. At this time, this corresponds to the second promoted re-game stoppage being derived on one of the plurality of active lines.

  -The stop position of the symbol which comprises the effective line YL may not be comprised by the stop position of the symbol located on a straight line. For example, the effective line YL may be configured by a first upper stage stop position A1, a second middle stage stop position B2, and a third upper stage stop position A3.

  When the special effect is executed, a predetermined special image (for example, an image imitating the characters “still early”) may be displayed on the effect display device 15. The special image may be an image having a content that can specify that it is not controlled to the advantageous effect state after the promotion replay stop eye is derived. Further, the special image may be an image different from the image displayed on the effect display device 15 when the advantageous start effect is executed. If the images displayed on the effect display device 15 are different between when the special effect is executed and when the advantageous start effect is executed, the player can easily recognize the difference between the special effect and the advantageous start effect.

  When the special effect is executed, the backlight BL may not be turned off and a special sound may be output from the speaker 14. Similarly, when the special effect is executed, the special sound may not be output from the speaker 14 and the backlight BL may be turned off. Further, when the special effect is executed, the decoration lamp 13 may be turned off. As described above, when a special effect is executed, a special image may be displayed on the effect display device 15. As mentioned above, you may comprise so that a special effect may be performed using some or all among the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14, the effect display apparatus 15, and the backlight BL. Similarly, you may comprise so that an advantageous start effect may be performed using some or all among the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14, the effect display apparatus 15, and the backlight BL. For example, when the advantageous start effect is executed, a predetermined light emission effect may be executed by the decorative lamp 13.

  The special production end conditions are established when the bet button 18 is operated, when the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 17, and when the settlement button 19 is operated. It may be a part of the conditions that are established on the occasion.

  The advantageous start effect may be configured to be executed until the end condition of the advantageous start effect is satisfied. At this time, the end condition of the advantageous start effect may be the same as the end condition of the special effect. For example, the end condition of the advantageous start effect includes a condition that is established when the bet button 18 is operated, a condition that is established when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 17, and a settlement button 19. Some or all of the conditions that are established when the operation is performed may be included.

  -When a promotion re-game stop eye is derived, that is, when a specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit, re-game may not be given, for example, a prize may not be given Alternatively, a predetermined number of medals may be paid out.

  In the above embodiment, the normal production state as the normal state, the preparation production state, and the advantageous production state as the advantageous state can be controlled, but only a part of the production states can be controlled among these production states. May be. In addition, you may comprise so that it may be controlled by the production | presentation state (henceforth a "special production | presentation state") advantageous compared with an advantageous production | presentation state. For example, you may comprise so that the lottery which determines whether the transition to a special production state is permitted in an advantageous production state may be performed. Then, when it is determined that the transition to the special performance state is allowed, the transition from the advantageous performance state to the special performance state is triggered when the promotion replay stop eye is derived. May be. In this case, when it is not determined to allow the transition to the special effect state, the special effect may be executed when the promotion replay stop eye is derived. When configured as described above, the advantageous performance state can be regarded as the normal state, and the special performance state can be regarded as the advantageous state. That is, the normal state may be an advantageous state for the player.

  In the above embodiment, the first gaming state can be regarded as a normal state and the second gaming state can be regarded as an advantageous state. That is, the normal state and the advantageous state may not be the effect state but may be the gaming state. For example, the advantageous state may be a state in which the lottery result of the role lottery is likely to be an advantageous lottery result as compared to the normal state.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is configured such that when the lottery result of the role lottery is lost, a winning command that can specify that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost is stored in the output buffer. Also good. In this case, the winning command corresponds to control information that can specify the lottery result of the role lottery including the disparity.

  -In the above embodiment, even when the random number for winning lottery is not assigned to a winning number that allows winning a combination of symbols for which a prize is determined, it is not limited to, for example, advantageous permissible lottery is performed, etc. It is also possible to configure so that symbol combinations (so-called chance eyes) that can generate the following benefits can be derived.

  -You may apply the said embodiment to the gaming machine which can give the penalty which produces a disadvantage to a player. It should be noted that the penalty may be applied to one variation game or a plurality of variation games.

The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium different from medals. For example, the present invention may be embodied as a gaming machine that uses a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming medium.
The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine in which a bonus game is generated (given) when a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus combination (bonus stop eye) is derived in a variable game.

  In the above embodiment, the function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  In the above embodiment, a payout board for controlling the payout of medals as a game medium based on a control signal from the main board 40 may be provided, and the control related to the payout of medals in the above embodiment may be performed by the payout board. Good. In such a configuration, the main board 40 and the payout board may be used as the main control unit or the first control unit.

  In the above embodiment, the function of the sub-board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that specially controls the effect display device 15, a sound board that specially controls the speaker 14, and a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and these board groups are collectively controlled. A general board may be further provided. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) The number of active lines is one, and the specific symbol combination includes a first specific symbol combination in which the symbol on the effective line becomes a specific symbol, and the symbol on the effective line. The second operation when a part or all of the symbols includes a second specific symbol combination that is different from the specific symbol, and it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous state. When the stop operation unit is operated in order and the second specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit, it is determined that the special effect is not executed and the transition to the advantageous state is allowed. If the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order and the first specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit, the special effect is executed.

  (B) The number of effective lines is plural, and the specific symbol combination includes a first specific symbol combination in which a symbol on one effective line among the plurality of effective lines is a specific symbol, and Including a second specific symbol combination in which some or all of the symbols on each active line among the plurality of active lines are different from the specific symbol, and allows transition to the advantageous state If it is not determined, the special effect is not executed when the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order and the second specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit. When it is not determined that the transition to the advantageous state is permitted, the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order, and the first specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit. when The special performance is executed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 13 ... Decoration lamp, 14 ... Speaker, 15 ... Production display device, 16a-16c ... Reel, 20 ... Start lever, 21a-21c ... Stop button, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... CPU for main control, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM, BL ... backlight.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state as compared to a normal state,
Role lottery means for performing role lottery,
A reel on which multiple types of symbols are arranged,
A stop operation section;
Reel control means for controlling rotation and stop of the reel;
A result derivation unit;
Special production control means for controlling execution of special production;
Advantageous tolerance determining means for determining whether or not to allow transition to the advantageous state,
There are a plurality of the reels and the stop operation unit,
Each stop operation part corresponds to each reel,
When the lottery result of the combination lottery is a specific lottery result, the result deriving unit derives a non-specific symbol combination when the stop operation unit is operated in the first operation order, When the stop operation unit is operated in the operation order of 2, a specific symbol combination is derived,
When it is determined to allow the transition to the advantageous state, when the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order and the specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit, The special effect is not executed and is controlled to the advantageous state ,
The specific symbol combination includes a first specific symbol combination in which a symbol on one effective line is a specific symbol, and a design in which some or all of the symbols on the effective line are different from the specific symbol. And a second specific symbol combination,
When it is not determined that the transition to the advantageous state is permitted, when the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order and the first specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit The special effect is executed and is not controlled to the advantageous state,
When it is not determined to allow the transition to the advantageous state, when the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order and the second specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit Is not executed in the special effect, is not controlled in the advantageous state,
When the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order during the advantageous state and the first specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit, the special effect is not executed, and the advantageous state Control continues,
When the stop operation unit is operated in the second operation order during the advantageous state and the second specific symbol combination is derived to the result deriving unit, the special effect is not executed, and the advantageous state A game machine characterized by continuing control of the game. It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The special effect is executed with a content that can specify that the advantageous state is not controlled after the specific symbol combination is derived in the result deriving unit,
The special effect control means ends the special effect being executed when the end condition of the special effect is satisfied during the execution of the special effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special effect end condition includes a condition that is established when the operation unit is operated .

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