JP6622341B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine (rotor-type gaming machine) which is a kind of gaming machine, an advantageous gaming state with an effect that informs the player of the operation order of stop buttons necessary for winning a small role such as a bell role, for example. (So-called assist time) is generated (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the slot machine of Patent Document 1, when a predetermined winning combination is won, a specified number of games that can be controlled to an advantageous gaming state is added and a notification that the specified number of games has been added.

JP 2011-160844 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, when the specified number of games is added, the added number of games is notified at a time at one notification timing, so that the notification mode of the added number of games tends to be monotonous, and the player's It leaves room for improvement of interest.

  This invention is made in view of the said prior art, The objective is to provide the gaming machine which can improve the interest of a player regarding an advantageous gaming state.

A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems is triggered by acceptance of a start operation, starts a variable game that is performed by changing the symbol by means of symbol display means, and is triggered by acceptance of a stop operation as a trigger by the symbol display means. In the gaming machine that stops the variable game with the stop of the symbol, the advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is caused when the occurrence condition is satisfied, and the advantageous game state In response to the execution of a variable game of a specific variable game number that is the number of variable games that can be controlled, the state control means capable of controlling to terminate the advantageous gaming state, and the establishment of a specific condition as an opportunity, and increasing the period determination means for determining the increase variation number of games as increase to increase the specific variation number of games, before the increase period determining means has determined And increase control means capable of controlling that increases the specific variation number of games to increase variation number of games based on the first notification means for performing notification relating to the increased variation game number of times the increase period determining means has determined, the first A first notification control means for controlling one notification means, a second notification means capable of executing a special effect for notifying that a notification relating to the increased variable game number can be performed, and a special variable game number for executing the special effect. Special number determination means for determining the second notification means, second notification control means for controlling the second notification means, third notification means for reporting the remaining number of times of the specific variation game, and the third notification means includes third notification control means for controlling, and wherein the special change number of games, the maximum number of times has been defined, the first notification control means, said increase period determining means Boss was being executable to configure the first notification control for notifying some or all the predetermined variation game is one of the increase varies the number of games, the second notification control unit, said increased by the first notification control change the number of games prior to notification of has been configured to be able to execute the second broadcast control for executing the special effect over variations game times greater the more the increase variation number of games to be broadcast by該報knowledge, already the When the number of special variable games is determined, the remaining number of the specific variable games that can be specified from the content of the notification in the third notification means is the sum of the number of the special variable games already determined and the upper limit number The gist is that the execution of the second notification control is restricted when the number is more than the number of times of the variable game .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the advantageous gaming state.

The figure which shows typically the slot machine when it sees from the front. The figure for demonstrating the prize matched with the combination of a pattern. The figure for demonstrating the transition aspect of a game state and effect mode. (A)-(g) is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a remaining number alerting | reporting effect, a 1st alerting | reporting effect, a 2nd alerting | reporting effect, a 1st indication effect, and a 2nd indication effect. The figure which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. The figure for demonstrating winning information. The flowchart which shows a game progress process. The figure which shows an addition allocation table. The figure which shows a primary division | segmentation table. The figure which shows a notification distribution table. The figure which shows the alerting | reporting pattern distribution table. The figure which shows a 1st predictive distribution table. The figure which shows a 1st predictive distribution table. The figure which shows a 1st predictive distribution table. The figure which shows a 1st predictive distribution table. The figure which shows a 1st predictive distribution table. The figure which shows a 2nd precursor allocation table. The figure which shows a 2nd precursor allocation table. The figure which shows a 2nd precursor allocation table. The figure which shows a 2nd precursor allocation table. The figure which shows a 2nd precursor allocation table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. The figure which shows a secondary division table. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows an example of the specific execution aspect of a variable game.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described. The slot machine of this embodiment is a spinning-type game machine that is used for providing games at a game store or the like and is also called a so-called pachislot machine. In addition, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) shown in the present specification indicate directions in a state viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 12 that covers the opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable with respect to one side edge of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is provided with a decorative lamp LA that performs a light emission effect as an effect and a speaker SP that performs an audio effect as an effect.

  In the upper part of the front surface of the front door 12, an effect display device 14 that performs a display effect as an effect is disposed. The effect display device 14 is, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display (transparent liquid crystal display). On the rear surface of the effect display device 14, there is provided a see-through window 16 that allows a reel unit (drum unit) 13 as a symbol display means disposed inside the machine to be seen through the effect display device 14. In the slot machine 10, an image displayed on the reel unit 13 and the effect display device 14 by displaying an image in an overlapping region that overlaps the fluoroscopic window 16 when viewed from the front in the image display region of the effect display device 14. Can be visually recognized by the player in a state of being superimposed. Further, in the slot machine 10, it is possible to make the player visually recognize only the reel unit 13 by not displaying an image in the overlapping area.

  The reel unit 13 includes a first reel 13a, a second reel 13b, and a third reel 13c as reels (drums), which are also referred to as a cylinder. The first reel 13a, the second reel 13b, and the third reel 13c are arranged in this order from the left. Each reel 13a to 13c is attached with a translucent film printed with a plurality of identification symbols (hereinafter simply referred to as “symbols”) along the longitudinal direction in a state where the outer side is wound. A plurality of symbols are arranged along the line. The reel unit 13 includes a first actuator A1 that rotates and stops the first reel 13a, a second actuator A2 that rotates and stops the second reel 13b, and a third actuator A3 that rotates and stops the third reel 13c. (Shown in FIG. 5). Each actuator A1-A3 is a stepping motor, for example.

  Each of the reels 13a to 13c is configured to be able to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by an actuator provided corresponding to each of the reels 13a to 13c. In the present embodiment, when the reels 13a to 13c are rotated, the symbols are variably displayed (scrolled) in the vertical direction from the upper side to the lower side in the see-through window 16, and a variable game as a game is performed. The reel unit 13 detects the rotational position of the first reel 13a, the second reel sensor SE2 that detects the rotational position of the second reel 13b, and the first reel sensor SE2 that detects the rotational position of the third reel 13c. 3 reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5).

  The see-through window 16 is formed to have a size capable of displaying three consecutive symbols in each of the reels 13a to 13c in the circumferential direction, and the see-through window 16 has an upper stop position and a middle stop for each reel 13a to 13c. The position and the lower stop position are set. In the slot machine 10, the combination of the symbols displayed in a stopped state can be determined as a winning combination by the combination of the stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set on the reels 13 a to 13 c. A combination of stop positions is set. In the following description, a line connecting the stop positions constituting a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as an effective line NL. In the present embodiment, an effective line NL (a combination of effective stop positions) is configured by the middle stop positions of the reels 13a to 13c.

  In the following description, it is simply indicated as “winning” that a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line NL becomes a combination of symbols that determines a prize as a game value. In the slot machine 10, when a winning combination of symbols (combination) that determines a prize is awarded, a prize associated with the winning symbol combination is awarded. It should be noted that combinations other than valid stop position combinations are invalid stop position combinations (so-called invalid lines) for which it is not possible to determine that a combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state is a winning combination.

  In addition, an information display unit 17 that displays various types of information related to the variable game is disposed on the front surface of the front door 12. The information display section 17 is provided with a displayable display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display section, a stored number display section, a prize number display section, and an error display section 17a. ing.

  The insertable display lamp is turned on when a medal (game medal) as a game medium can be betted and when the inserted medal can be stored as credit in the slot machine 10. In the following description, the number of medals bet in a variable game is referred to as “bet number (bet number)”, and the maximum number of medals allowed to bet in a single game is referred to as “maximum bet number (maximum bet number)”. ".

  The replay display lamp is turned on when replaying is in operation. The weight display lamp is turned on when a start operation is detected during the wait time, and is turned off after the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is the shortest game time that is set so that the number of executions per unit time of the variable game does not exceed the specified number of times, and if a start operation is detected during this wait time, The reel is set to start rotating. The status lamp is turned on / off in accordance with the progress of the variable game.

  The bet number display section is lit according to the bet number of the variable game. The stored number display section displays the number of credits stored in the machine. The award number display portion displays the number of medals awarded to the player based on the winning when a winning occurs during the variable game. Further, the error display unit 17a performs error notification by displaying an error number that can specify various error states that have occurred in the slot machine 10.

  On the front surface of the front door 12, a medal slot 18 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 14. A BET button 19 is disposed below the information display unit 17 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 19 is a button operated when betting one medal from the credit stored in the slot machine 10. On the front side of the front door 12, a MAXBET button 20 is disposed on the right side of the information display unit 17. The MAXBET button 20 is a button operated when betting up to the maximum bet number from the credit stored in the slot machine 10.

  Further, on the front surface of the front door 12, a settlement button 21 is disposed on the right side of the BET button 19. The settlement button 21 is a switch operated when paying back a bet medal or a credit stored in the machine.

  A start lever 22 is disposed on the front side of the front door 12 on the right side of the settlement button 21. The start lever 22 can perform a start operation that triggers the start of symbol variation in each of the reels 13a to 13c. That is, the start lever 22 can function as start operation means. A first stop button 23 a, a second stop button 23 b, and a third stop button 23 c are disposed below the effect display device 14 on the front surface of the front door 12. The first stop button 23a, the second stop button 23b, and the third stop button 23c are arranged in this order from the left. The first stop button 23a is associated with the first reel 13a, the second stop button 23b is associated with the second reel 13b, and the third stop button 23c is associated with the third reel 13c. And each stop button 23a-23c can respectively perform stop operation (derivation operation) used as the opportunity which stops a symbol in the associated reel (derivation display). Accordingly, each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c can function as stop operation means (derivation operation means).

  In addition, a medal discharge port 24 is formed in the lower center of the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a tray 25 for receiving medals discharged from the medal discharge port 24 is disposed at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12.

  As shown by a broken line in FIG. 1, a medal selector 26 is disposed on the back surface of the front door 12 so that a medal inserted from the medal slot 18 can be received. The medal selector 26 is provided with an insertion sensor SE4 that detects a medal received from the medal insertion slot 18 (shown in FIG. 5). In addition, a guide passage 28 for guiding medals received from the medal selector 26 to the hopper unit 27 is provided on the left side of the medal selector 26 on the rear surface of the front door 12.

  The hopper unit 27 is fixed to the bottom plate of the main body cabinet 11 inside the slot machine 10. The hopper unit 27 includes a storage unit configured to store medals, a payout disk (rotary body) (not shown), a fourth actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 5) that rotates the payout disk, and a medal to be paid out. A payout sensor SE5 for detection. The fourth actuator A4 is, for example, a stepping motor. The hopper unit 27 is configured to pay out the medals stored in the storage portion from the medal discharge port 24 by rotating the built-in payout disk by the fourth actuator A4.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, combinations of a plurality of types of symbols are set as combinations of symbols for giving a prize to a player on the condition of winning. There are two types of symbol combinations: a combination of symbols that determines the awarding of medals as a prize (payout role, small role), and a combination of symbols that determine the award of replays as award (replay role, replaying role) is there. In the following description, the combination of symbols may be simply indicated as “stop eye”.

  The combination of symbols that determines the awarding of medals as awards (payout stop) includes the combination of watermelon symbol (watermelon role), watermelon spillage symbol combination (watermelon spillage), and cherry symbol combination (cherry role) There are combinations of symbols for cherry spilling (role of cherry spilling), combinations of symbols for bell (role of bell), and combinations of symbols for bell spilling (role of bell).

  For a combination of watermelon symbols (watermelon stop eye), a predetermined number (six in this embodiment) of medals is determined as a prize. The watermelon stop eye is, for example, a combination of symbols of [watermelon / watermelon / watermelon]. For a combination of watermelon spilling symbols (watermelon spilling stop eye), a predetermined number of medals (1 in this embodiment) will be paid out as a prize.

  In addition, for a combination of cherry symbols (cherry stop eye), a predetermined number of medals (1 in this embodiment) are paid out as a prize. The cherry stop eye is, for example, a combination of symbols of [cherry / ANY / ANY]. For a combination of cherry spilled symbols (cherry spilling stop eye), a predetermined number (1 in this embodiment) of medals is determined as a prize.

  In addition, for a combination of bell symbols (bell stop eye), a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of medals is determined as a prize. The bell stop eye is, for example, a combination of symbols of [Bell Bell Bell]. For a combination of bell spilled symbols (bell spilling stop eye), a predetermined number (two in this embodiment) of medals is determined as a prize.

  There are two types of symbol combinations (replay stop eye) for which replays are given as prizes: normal replay symbol combinations (normal replay combination) and transition replay symbol combinations (transition replay combination). In the slot machine 10, when a combination of symbols of normal replay (normal replay stop) or a combination of symbols of transition replay (transfer replay stop) wins, replay is given in any case. The replay (replay) is to perform the next variable game by automatically setting the number of bets inside the machine without the player betting medals. In replaying, the player can play a variable game without consuming medals, but the medals are not paid out.

  The normal replay stop eye is, for example, a combination of symbols of [Replay / Replay / Replay]. The transition replay stop eye is, for example, a combination of symbols of [Replay / Replay / Bell]. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the symbol combination (stop eye) excluding the payout stop eye and the replay stop eye is a combination of symbols that are not given a prize even if they are stopped on the active line NL. (Outgoing stop eye).

  In addition, the slot machine 10 has an RT function (re-gamer probability changing function) for controlling a general game by changing a replay stop decision probability (winning probability) in an internal lottery triggered by a start operation to a high probability. Is installed. In the gaming state in which the RT function is activated (hereinafter referred to as the RT state), the probability of determining the replay stop eye is improved compared to the gaming state in which the RT function is not activated (hereinafter referred to as the non-RT state). Therefore, the consumption of medals is suppressed. Therefore, the RT state can be a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-RT state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine 10, when a game is won in the transition replay stop in the non-RT state general game, the slot machine 10 transitions to the RT state. In the slot machine 10, if the player wins the bell spilling stop in the general game in the RT state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the non-RT state.

  Next, various effects that can be executed in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to execute any one of a plurality of types of effect modes (effect states) according to the gaming state in the slot machine 10.

  The multiple types of effect modes include a first effect mode M1 and a second effect mode M2. In each of the effect modes M1 and M2, for example, a background image or a character image that is different for each effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 14 as mode notification information for notifying the player of the effect mode during the stay. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the player can recognize the gaming state of the slot machine 10 based on the display content of the effect display device 14.

  The first effect mode M1 is an effect mode for staying in a general game in a non-RT state. The first effect mode M1 is an effect mode in which the effect of navigating the player in the recommended order of pressing the stop buttons 23a to 23c (operation mode) (hereinafter referred to as the push order navigation effect) is not performed in the variable game. is there. The push order navigation effect of the present embodiment is an effect display of an image or the like imitating the stop button as the push order notification information for notifying the stop button recommended to perform the stop operation first among the stop buttons 23a to 23c. This is executed in a manner to be displayed on the device 14. On the other hand, the second effect mode M2 is an effect mode for staying mainly in the general game in the RT state. The second effect mode M2 is an effect mode in which a push order navigation effect is performed in a variable game (so-called assist time).

  In this embodiment, it is a case where it is a case where it is a case where it is staying in the 1st production mode M1, and it is a non-RT state triggered by having won the mode change lottery of whether to make it transfer to the 2nd production mode M2. The production mode M2 is entered. Details of this mode transition lottery will be described later. Further, in the present embodiment, when the player wins the transition replay stop while staying in the second effect mode M2 that is in the non-RT state, the gaming state is shifted from the non-RT state to the RT state. And in this embodiment, when it is a case where it is staying in the 2nd production mode M2, and the fluctuation | variation game for the predetermined number of times KK which can stay in the 2nd production mode M2 which is RT state is complete | finished, the 1st production mode Move to M1. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the number of staying games, which is the number of remaining games for the specified number of times KK, becomes 0, the first effect mode M1 is entered. In the present embodiment, the specified number of times KK is the specific number of games indicating the number of variable games that can be stayed in the second effect mode M2 in the RT state, and the period during which the specified number of times KK of the variable game is executed is the specified period. Become.

  As will be described in detail later, in the second effect mode M2 that is in the RT state, the number of games to be increased to increase the number of stay games is determined when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the determined number of games May be added to the number of staying games, which may increase the specified number of times KK. In the following description, increasing the number of stay games (the specified number of times KK) may be simply indicated as “adding”, and the number of games for which the addition is determined may be indicated as “adding game number G0”. Further, in the following description, the number of stay games managed internally is indicated as a managed stay game number KG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the second effect mode M2, the remaining number notification effect for notifying the player of the notification stay game number HG as information regarding the number of stay games that can stay in the second effect mode M2. Is done. The remaining number notification effect is executed, for example, in such a manner that an image indicating the notification stay game number HG is displayed on the effect display device 14.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4C, 4D, 4F, and 4G, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment informs the player of the internally determined additional game number G0. The effect (hereinafter referred to as a notification effect) can be executed. This notification effect includes a first notification effect and a second notification effect. The first notification effect is a first notification image (for example, “a heart character is added” indicating the number of additional games to be added to the notification stay game number HG that is being notified in the remaining number notification effect with the start of the variable game. The character string “+ XXG” is displayed on the effect display device 14 (shown in FIG. 4C). When the first notification effect is performed, in the remaining number notification effect of the effect display device 14, the notification stay game number HG after addition obtained by adding the number of added games notified by the first notification effect is displayed (FIG. 4). (Shown in (d)). In the following description, the number of added games notified by the first notification effect is indicated as a first notification game number G1.

  The second notification effect is a second notification image (for example, indicating the number of additional games to be added to the notification stay game number HG that is being notified in the remaining number notification effect after displaying a character image imitating a predetermined character. The character string “+ XXG” with a star character is displayed on the effect display device 14 (shown in FIGS. 4F and 4G). In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of modes are set as notification modes in the second notification effect. This notification mode is performed by displaying a mode EA performed by displaying a character image simulating the character A, a mode EB performed by displaying a character image simulating the character B, and a character image simulating the character C. There is an embodiment EC. In addition, the notification mode includes a mode ED performed by displaying a character image imitating the character D and a mode EE performed by displaying a character image imitating the character E. The notification modes EA to EE in the second notification effect can be grasped as the contents of the second notification effect. In the following description, the character may be abbreviated as “character”.

  When the second notification effect is performed, in the remaining number notification effect in the effect display device 14, the notification stay game number HG after addition obtained by adding the number of added games notified by the second notification effect is displayed (FIG. 4). (Shown in (d)). As will be described in detail later, in the first notification effect, there may be a case where all of the internally added game number G0 are notified collectively. In addition, in the first notification effect, a part of the internally determined additional game number G0 is notified, and in the second notification effect, the first notification effect is included in the internally determined additional game number G0. The remaining number of games excluding the first notification game number G1 notified in (1) can be notified all at once or divided into a plurality of times. Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the first notification effect and the second notification effect are executed in duplicate in the same variable game. In the following description, the number of games excluding the first informing game number G1 in the additional number of games G0 is referred to as the second informing total game number G2, and the number of games executed across the second informing effect is indicated in the informing game number Shown as G3.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4E, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment executes a predictive effect as a special effect for notifying (suggesting) that notification regarding the added game number G0 can be performed. It is configured to be possible. The indication effect includes a first indication effect as a first special effect informing that notification (first notification effect) regarding the first notification game number G1 among the added game numbers G0 can be performed. In addition, in the indication effect, there is a second indication effect as a second special effect informing that notification (second notification effect) regarding the second notification total game number G2 among the added game numbers G0 can be performed. The first indication effect is based on a mode in which a first indication image (for example, a character string “added?” With a heart character added) is displayed on the effect display device 14 indicating that the notification effect may be executed. Executed. The second indication effect is based on a mode in which a second indication image (for example, a character string “added?” With a star character) is displayed on the effect display device 14 indicating that the notification effect may be executed. Executed. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the first predictive effect and the second predictive effect are executed in the same variation game. In the following description, the number of games executed over the first indication effect is indicated as a first indication game number G4a, and the number of games executed over the second indication effect is indicated as a second indication game number G4b.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, a main board 40 that performs various processes related to the progress of the game and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process is disposed inside the slot machine 10. ing. In addition, a sub-board (effect board) 41 that performs various processes related to the execution of effects based on various control signals input from the main board 40 is disposed inside the slot machine 10. The sub-board 41 controls the execution of the display effect by the effect display device 14, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp LA, and the sound effect by the speaker SP.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 40b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 40a, and a main control RAM 40c that can write and read necessary data. It has. Reel sensors SE1 to SE3 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a receives a symbol signal from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 for specifying a symbol passing through the effective line NL or a symbol stopped on the effective line NL. An input sensor SE4 and a payout sensor SE5 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. When a medal is detected by the insertion sensor SE4 or the payout sensor SE5, a medal detection signal indicating that the medal has been detected is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  An information display unit 17 including an error display unit 17a is connected to the main control CPU 40a. A BET button 19, a MAXBET button 20, a settlement button 21, a start lever 22, and stop buttons 23a to 23c are connected to the main control CPU 40a. When the BET button 19, the MAXBET button 20, the settlement button 21, the start lever 22, and the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated, various operation signals indicating that each button has been operated are input to the main control CPU 40a. The

  Actuators A1 to A3 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a drives each actuator A1 to A3 by outputting a predetermined operation signal (drive signal) to rotate and stop each reel 13a to 13c separately. The fourth actuator A4 of the hopper unit 27 is connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a is driven by outputting a predetermined operation signal (drive signal) to the fourth actuator A4, and rotates and stops the payout disc.

  In the main board 40, random numbers used for various lottery processes are generated. For example, the random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates a value every time a clock signal is input, or a random number update in which the main control CPU 40a updates a value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number. The random number generated on the main board 40 is used for determining winning information used to determine winning information (for example, a winning number) that can specify a combination (combination) of symbols that can be derived and displayed (winning) in a variable game. There are random numbers. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, each winning information is associated with one or a plurality of symbol combinations that can be derived and displayed in the variable game.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the winning information set in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, a plurality of types of winning information including winning information T1 to T8 are set. Each winning information is associated with one or more combinations of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the active line NL in the variable game. In other words, the winning information is associated with one combination (so-called condition device) or with a combination of combinations of a plurality of combinations (so-called condition device combination). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when winning information that can identify a combination of one symbol is determined, it means that a single combination has been won. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when winning information that can identify a combination of a plurality of symbols is determined, it means that a plurality of winning combinations have been won.

  The winning information T1 is associated with a cherry stop eye and a cherry spilling stop eye. The winning information T2 is associated with watermelon stop eyes and watermelon spill stop eyes. The winning information T3 is associated with a bell stop eye of any pressing order that determines that the bell stop eye is to be stopped and displayed on the effective line NL regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c.

  In the winning information T4, the bell spills on the active line NL on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the pressing order in which the first stop button 23a is first operated (hereinafter referred to as the first pressing order). A bell-spilling stop eye in the first push order that is determined to stop and display the stop eye is associated. In the winning information T4, the bell stops on the active line NL on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the pressing order in which the second stop button 23b is first operated (hereinafter referred to as the second pressing order). The bell stop eyes in the second push order that are determined to stop the eyes are associated with each other. In the winning information T4, the bell spills on the active line NL on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the pressing order in which the third stop button 23c is first operated (hereinafter referred to as the third pressing order). A third spill stop bell spill stop eye that is determined to stop and display the stop eye is associated.

  Also, the winning information T5 is associated with the first squeeze bell spill stop eyes. In the winning information T5, on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order, the bell spilling stop in the second pressing order is determined to stop and display the bell spilling stop eye on the effective line NL. Eyes are associated. The winning information T5 includes a bell stop eye in the third push order that stipulates that the bell stop eye is to be stopped and displayed on the effective line NL on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third push order. It is associated.

  In addition, the winning information T6 is associated with a normal replay stop eye that does not depend on the pressing order and is determined to stop and display the normal replay stop eye on the active line NL regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c.

  In the winning information T7, on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first push order, the normal replay stop in the first push order that determines that the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the effective line NL. Eyes are associated. In the winning information T7, on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second push order, the transition replay stop in the second push order is determined to stop and display the transition replay stop eye on the active line NL. Eyes are associated. In the winning information T7, on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third push order, the normal replay stop in the third push order which is determined to stop and display the normal replay stop eye on the effective line NL. Eyes are associated.

  In addition, the winning information T8 is associated with the first replay stop order in the first push order. In the winning information T8, on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second push order, the normal replay stop in the second push order that determines that the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the effective line NL. Eyes are associated. In the winning information T8, on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third push order, the transition replay stop in the third push order is determined to stop and display the transition replay stop eye on the active line NL. Eyes are associated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a main control program is stored in the main control ROM 40b. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores various tables used for executing processing relating to the variable game. Examples of such a table include a winning information determination table for determining winning information from a plurality of winning information. In addition, the main control RAM 40c stores various information such as the above-described credits that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10.

Here, the winning information determination table will be described.
The winning information determination table includes a winning information determination table Tm0 used in a general game in a non-RT state and a winning information determination table Tm1 used in a general game in an RT state. In each of the winning information determination tables Tm0 and Tm1, for the winning information to be determined (lottery), a random number for determining the winning information is a predetermined number of random numbers (the value of the random number). (Number based on range). That is, according to the winning information determination tables Tm0 and Tm1, the determination probability (winning probability for each combination) of each winning information is defined. In each winning information determination table Tm0, the values of winning information determining random numbers are distributed so that the winning information T1 to T8 can be determined. In the winning information determination table Tm1, the random numbers for determining the winning information are distributed so that the winning information T1 to T6 can be determined.

  Further, in the winning information determination table Tm1, the random number for determining the winning information is increased so that the total of the respective determination probabilities of the winning information T6 to T8 associated with the replay stop eye is increased as compared with the winning information determination table Tm0. The value is distributed. Thereby, in the RT state, the determination probability of the replay stop eye is changed with a higher probability than in the non-RT state. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the deviation is determined when the value of the winning information determination random number does not match any of the values assigned to each winning information in the winning information determination table. The winning probability of the bell stop eye is the sum of the respective determination probabilities of the winning information T3 to T5 associated with the bell stop eye. The winning probability of the cherry stop is the determination probability of the winning information T1 associated with the cherry stop. The determination probability of the watermelon stop eye becomes the determination probability of the winning information T2 associated with the watermelon stop eye.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 41b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control RAM 41c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. The effect display device 14, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP are connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  In the sub-board 41, random numbers used for various lottery processes are generated. For example, the random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates a value every time a clock signal is input, or the sub-control CPU 41a updates a value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number.

  The sub control ROM 41b stores a sub control program. In addition, the sub-control ROM 41b has a display effect pattern that can specify the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern that can specify the sound effect mode of the speaker SP, and the light emission effect mode of the decoration lamp LA. Is stored. The sub-control ROM 41b stores various tables used for execution of processing related to effects. The sub-control RAM 41c stores various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. For example, state information such as a flag relating to the internal state is stored in the sub control RAM 41c by the sub control CPU 41a.

Hereinafter, the process (game progress process) related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a stores information such as a flag relating to the gaming state of the slot machine 10 and effects using the reel unit 13, and initializes a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. . Next, the main control CPU 40a starts receiving a medal bet (step S102). Next, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state of the slot machine 10 (step S103).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is a re-game operation (step S104). When it is not during the re-game operation (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal management process for setting the bet number in the current variable game based on an input of a medal detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4. (Step S105). That is, in step S105, when the detection signal is input from the insertion sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number in the current variable game stored in the main control RAM 40c. In step S105, when the operation signal is input from the BET button 19, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number in the present variable game stored in the main control RAM 40c and subtracts 1 from the credit. In step S105, when the main control CPU 40a receives an operation signal from the MAXBET button 20, the main control CPU 40a adds the bet number in the present variable game stored in the main control RAM 40c so as to be the maximum bet number. The credit is subtracted by the added amount.

  The main control CPU 40a notifies the error state (abnormal state) occurring in the slot machine 10 when it is in the re-game operation (step S104: YES) or when the process of step S105 is finished. Display setting processing is performed (step S106). Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the bet number in the current variation game matches the maximum bet number (step S107). When the re-playing operation is being performed (step S104: YES), the main control CPU 40a resets the bet number in the previous variation game as the bet number in the current variation game in the main control RAM 40c.

  When the bet number in the current variation game does not match the maximum bet number (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. That is, in step S107, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is in a state where a variable game can be started. On the other hand, when the bet number in the current variable game matches the maximum bet number (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a start operation by the start lever 22 has been accepted (step S108). In step S <b> 108, the main control CPU 40 a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 22, and makes a negative determination when an operation signal is not input from the start lever 22. When the start operation is not accepted (step S108: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103.

  On the other hand, when the start operation is accepted (step S108: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information (step S109). In the process of step S109, the main control CPU 40a determines one winning information by lottery using the value of the winning information determining random number. The process of step S109 is a role lottery (internal lottery) performed internally in the slot machine 10. In the process of step S109, the main control CPU 40a refers to the game state information (flag or the like) stored in the main control RAM 40c to identify the current game state and win information corresponding to the identified game state. The lottery is performed using the decision table. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game in the process of step S109, and outputs a variable game start command indicating the determined winning information (combination of symbols) to the sub-board 41.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest gaming time (wait time) has elapsed (step S110). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S110: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the shortest game time has elapsed. When the shortest game time has elapsed (step S110: YES), the main control CPU 40a outputs an operation signal (drive signal) to the actuators A1 to A3 to start the rotation of the reels 13a to 13c, thereby changing the game. Is started (step S111).

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 23a to 23c has been received (step S112). In step S112, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from any one of the stop buttons 23a to 23c, but does not input an operation signal from any one of the stop buttons 23a to 23c. Make a negative decision.

  When the stop operation is accepted (step S112: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal is input (step S113). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the reel unit 13 so that the symbols are led to the reels 13a to 13c corresponding to the accepted stop operation, with the acceptance of each stop operation. In step S113, when the operation signal for each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is input, the main control CPU 40a outputs an operation command for specifying the stop button to which the operation signal is input to the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41a).

  When the stop operation is not received (step S112: NO) and when the process of step S113 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all of the reels 13a to 13c have been stopped (step S114). . When one or more of the reels 13a to 13c are not stopped (step S114: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S112. On the other hand, when all of the reels 13a to 13c are stopped (step S114: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets an error display for notifying an error state (abnormal state) occurring in the slot machine 10. Processing is performed (step S115).

  Next, in each reel, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line NL corresponds to any combination (combination) of symbols for which a prize is determined. And when it corresponds, the display symbol determination which determines the combination (combination) of the symbol is performed (step S116). That is, in step S116, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a symbol combination that can be identified from the winning information determined in the process of step S109 has actually been won, and the symbol combination that has been won in the case of winning. Judgment.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals to the player (step S117). In step S117, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when winning a payout combination, and makes a negative determination when not winning a payout combination. When a medal is paid out (step S117: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a medal payout process for driving the hopper unit 27 and paying out a medal (step S118). As described above, in the slot machine 10, a medal can be paid out as a predetermined game value according to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line NL.

  When the main control CPU 40a does not pay out medals (step S117: NO) and when the process of step S118 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an end process for ending one variation game (step S119). In step S119, the main control CPU 40a outputs to the sub-board 41 a variable game end command for instructing the end of the variable game. This variable game end command also indicates the presence / absence of a win and the combination (combination) of winning symbols.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control to shift the gaming state in accordance with the combination (combination) of the symbols determined to be winning in the process of step S119. More specifically, in the process of step S119, the main control CPU 40a determines to shift to the RT state when winning the transition replay stop in the non-RT state variable game. The main control CPU 40a determines to shift to the non-RT state when winning in the bell-spilling stop in the RT state variation game. When the main control CPU 40a determines to shift the game state, the main control RAM 40c stores game state information (such as a flag) that can specify the transfer destination game state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the game progress process related to the execution of one variation game, and again proceeds to the process of step S101.

  As described above, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment starts the variable game that is performed by changing the symbols in the reel unit 13 in response to the start operation, and the reel unit 13 in response to the stop operation. The symbol is stopped at 13, and the variable game is ended when the symbol is stopped. Then, in the slot machine 10, for example, according to the player's viewpoint, the variation game is started by the start of symbol variation. In addition, the variable game is terminated by paying out medals when winning a prize when the payout is stopped, and is ended by stopping the change of symbols when not winning when the payout is stopped. In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of internal processing in the slot machine 10, in step S108 in the game progress processing, the variable game is started by accepting the start operation, and the variable game is a step related to medal payout. The process is terminated by executing the processes of S117 and S118.

Next, the reel stop process executed by the main control CPU 40a in step S113 of the game progress process will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines a predetermined pull-in range (this embodiment) based on the winning information determined in step S109 in the game progress process and the operation mode (push order and operation timing) of the stop buttons 23a to 23c. Then, a symbol that can be stopped and displayed on the effective line NL is retrieved from symbols located within 4 symbols). Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line NL. By executing such reel stop control, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the combination of symbols on the effective line NL as follows.

  That is, when the main control CPU 40a has determined the winning information T1, the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is the timing at which the cherry stop eyes can be stopped and displayed on the active line NL. The cherry stop eyes are stopped and displayed on the effective line NL. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning information T1 has been determined, and the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is such that the cherry stop eyes cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line NL ( (Cherry non-stop timing), the cherry spillage stop eye is stopped and displayed on the effective line NL.

  The main control CPU 40a is effective when the winning information T2 is determined and the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is the timing at which the watermelon stop eye can be stopped and displayed on the effective line NL. The watermelon stop eye is stopped and displayed on the line NL. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning information T2 has been determined, and the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is such that the watermelon stop eye cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line NL ( (Watermelon non-stop timing), the watermelon spill stop eye is stopped and displayed on the effective line NL.

  When the winning information T3 is determined, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye on the effective line NL regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c and the timing of the stop operation. When the winning information T4 is determined, the main control CPU 40a, on condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order, regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c, The bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on NL. On the other hand, when the winning information T4 is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the stop buttons 23a to 23c on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first push order or the third push order. Regardless of the operation timing, the bell spill stop eye is stopped and displayed on the effective line NL.

  When the winning information T5 is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first push order or the second push order. Regardless, the bell spill stop eye is stopped and displayed on the active line NL. On the other hand, when determining the winning information T5, the main control CPU 40a is related to the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third push order. Instead, the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the effective line NL.

  When the winning information T6 is determined, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal replay stop eye on the active line NL regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 23a to 23c and the timing of the stop operation. . When the winning information T7 is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first push order or the third push order. Regardless, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the active line NL. On the other hand, when determining the winning information T7, the main control CPU 40a is related to the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the second pressing order. Instead, the transition replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the active line NL.

  When determining the winning information T8, the main control CPU 40a sets the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the first push order or the second push order. Regardless, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the active line NL. On the other hand, when determining the winning information T8, the main control CPU 40a is related to the operation timing of the stop buttons 23a to 23c on the condition that the stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated in the third push order. Instead, the transition replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the active line NL.

Hereinafter, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
Initially, the mode process performed in order to perform each production mode M1, M2 is demonstrated. The sub-control CPU 41a stores an effect flag in the sub-control RAM 41c as information that can identify the effect mode being executed. The sub-control CPU 41a grasps the type of effect mode being executed or to be executed based on the value set in the effect flag. Further, the sub control CPU 41a selects a display effect pattern (image data) of the background image associated with the specifiable effect mode from the effect flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and the selected display effect. The effect display device 14 is controlled based on the pattern.

  First, processing related to the execution of the first effect mode M1 will be described. The sub-control CPU 41a performs the process described below when an effect flag that can specify the first effect mode M1 is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variable game start command that can specify any of the winning information T3 to T5 including the bell stop eye, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a push order navigation effect that notifies the push order necessary for winning the bell stop eye. The effect display device 14 is controlled not to display. The CPU 41a for sub-control, when a variable game start command that can specify either of the winning information T7 and T8 including the transition replay stop eye is input, notifies the push order navigation that notifies the push order necessary for winning the transition replay stop eye. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as not to display the effect.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a mode transition lottery using a predetermined random number in response to the input of the variable game start command, and determines whether or not to shift to the second effect mode M2. The sub-control CPU 41a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub-board 41, and the value of the random number indicates “winning” indicating the transition to the second effect mode M2 and the second effect mode M2. A mode transition lottery is performed by determining which of the values assigned to “non-winning” indicating non-transition to is.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a wins the mode transition lottery, the effect flag is set to a value that specifies the second effect mode M2 with the start of the current variation game or the predetermined variation game from the current variation game. The value is updated, and the next variation game is shifted to the second effect mode M2. When the mode control lottery is not won, the sub control CPU 41a does not update the value of the effect flag, and maintains the first effect mode M1 from the next variation game.

  In addition, in the first effect mode M1, the sub control CPU 41a gives a penalty unfavorable to the player when the stop buttons 23a to 23c are not operated by a predetermined operation mode in each variable game. This penalty can also be realized by providing a period for restricting the transition to the second rendering mode M2, for example, by not performing the mode transition lottery or by controlling to “not win” with a probability of 100%. In the present embodiment, the first push order is set as a predetermined operation mode.

  Next, processing relating to execution of the second effect mode M2 will be described. The sub-control CPU 41a performs the process described below when an effect flag that can specify the second effect mode M2 is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to display various push order navigation effects. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a, when a variable game start command that can specify any of the winning information T3 to T5 including the bell stop eye is input, notifies the pressing order necessary for winning the bell stop eye. The effect display device 14 is controlled to display the forward navigation effect. For example, when the winning information T3 associated with the bell stop eye of any push order is instructed, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the push order navigation effect having the content for informing the first push order. To control. As described above, in the second performance mode M2, the bell stop eye win and the avoidance of the bell spilling stop eye are assisted, so that by operating the stop buttons 23a to 23c according to the push order navigation effect, It is possible to receive a predetermined number of medals, and to prevent the gaming state from falling from the RT state to the non-RT state.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variable game start command that can specify either the winning information T7 or T8 including the transition replay stop eye, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the pressing order necessary for winning the transition replay stop eye. The effect display device 14 is controlled to display the forward navigation effect. For example, when the winning information T8 associated with the third push order transition replay stop eye is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a displays the push order navigation effect with the content informing the third push order. The display device 14 is controlled. As described above, in the second effect mode M2, the winning of the transition replay stop is assisted, so that the stop replay stop stop winning is performed by operating the stop buttons 23a to 23c according to the notification content by the push order navigation effect. And the gaming state can be shifted from the non-RT state to the RT state.

  Then, in the slot machine 10, the second rendition mode M2 in the non-RT state (so-called ART preparation mode) is changed to the second rendition mode M2 in the RT state (so-called ART mode) by winning the transition replay stop. Migrated. The sub-control CPU 41a remains in the second effect mode M2 in the RT state after shifting to the second effect mode M2 in the non-RT state and before shifting to the second effect mode M2 in the RT state. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to display an image that imitates a character string (for example, “in preparation for ART mode”) informing that it is the preparation period.

  In addition, when the secondary replay mode M2 is instructed by the change game end command during the execution of the second effect mode M2, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the initial number of managed stay games KG that can be controlled in the second effect mode M2. A predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) is stored as a value in the sub-control RAM 41c. The number of managed stay games KG is also the number of variable games that can execute a push-order navigation effect that assists in the bell-stop winning (avoiding the bell-spilling stop winning).

  When the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the RT state in the second effect mode M2, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the subordinate control game number KG stored in the sub-control RAM 41c by 1 every time a variable game end command is input. To do. The sub-control CPU 41a refers to the sub-control RAM 41c every time a variable game start command is input, and grasps the number of managed stay games KG. Then, when the managed stay game number KG is 1 or more, the sub control CPU 41a does not update the value of the effect flag and maintains the second effect mode M2 even in the current variation game.

  On the other hand, when the managed stay game number KG grasped by the input of the variable game start command is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the effect flag to a value that specifies the first effect mode M1, Transition from the current variation game to the first performance mode M1. In this case, in the first production mode M1 after the transition, even when the winning information T4 and T5 including the bell stop eye is determined, the bell stop eye winning and the avoidance of the bell spilling stop eye are not assisted. Therefore, in principle, the player wins the bell spilling stop and the gaming state is shifted from the RT state to the non-RT state.

  Therefore, the managed stay game number KG stored in the sub control RAM 41c is information that can specify the remaining number of games of the prescribed number KK as the remaining period of the specific period, and the sub control RAM 41c functions as an information storage unit. . Then, the sub-control CPU 41a is triggered by the fact that it becomes possible to specify that there is no remaining game number of the prescribed number KK based on the managed stay game number KG stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. M2 is terminated. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a can grasp that it is substantially shifted from the RT state to the non-RT state by ending the second effect mode M2.

  As described above, in the second effect mode M2, since various push order navigation effects are performed, compared with the first effect mode M1 as the normal gaming state in which the push order navigation effects are not performed, the player can It becomes an advantageous production state. In particular, in the second effect mode M2 in the RT state, in addition to the push order navigation effect being performed, the probability of winning in the replay stop is increased compared to the first effect mode M1 in the non-RT state. This is an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  The occurrence condition of the advantageous gaming state is established by winning the mode transition lottery, shifting to the second effect mode M2, and winning the transition replay stop. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second effect mode M2 when the change game corresponding to the number of managed stay games KG ends. That is, when the number of managed stay games KG (specified number of times KK) ends, the end condition of the second effect mode M2 is satisfied. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a functions as a state control means.

  Further, in the second effect mode M2, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variable game end command, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the subordinate control RAM 41c by subtracting 1 from the update stay game number HG and updates the post-update notification. The effect display device 14 is controlled so that the stay game number HG is displayed, and the remaining number notification effect is executed. That is, the sub control CPU 41a is configured to decrease the number of informed stay games HG being informed in accordance with the execution of the variable game. In this way, the effect display device 14 functions as a means for notifying the number of stay games, which is the number of remaining games for the specified number of times KK, and the sub-control CPU 41a functions as a means for controlling the effect display device 14.

  Next, while the second effect mode M2 is being executed, various processes for determining the added game number G0 and increasing the managed stay game number KG and notifying the player of the added game number G0 will be described in detail. First, the addition determination process executed to determine the additional game number G0 will be described.

  In the addition determination process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a variable game start command is input. When the variable game start command is not input, the sub control CPU 41a ends the addition determination process. On the other hand, when the variable game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a obtains the winning information specified by the variable game start command and the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub-board 41. Based on the added allocation table Ta, the added game number G0 is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the additional allocation table Ta, the number of games that can be determined as the additional game number G0 is divided for each winning information indicated in the variable game start command, and the random number value for allocation is assigned. Are assigned by a predetermined number from the numerical values that the random number can take. In the following description, the game may be indicated as “G”. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, 0G (no extra), 10G, 20G, 30G, 50G, 100G, 200G, and 300G are set as the number of games that can be determined as the additional game number G0. According to the additional allocation table Ta, for example, when the winning information is not indicated (in the case of a loss), only 0G (no additional) can be determined as the additional game number G0. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a does not add the management stay game number KG when it determines 0G (no addition) as the additional game number G0.

  In the additional allocation table Ta, the order is: out of order <winning information T6 to T8 (replay stop eye) <winning information T3 to T5 (bell stop eye) <winning information T1 (cherry stop eye) <winning information T2 (watermelon stop eye) Thus, the value of the random number for distribution is distributed so that the expected value of the number of games determined as the additional game number G0 is increased. In particular, according to the additional allocation table Ta, when the winning information T2 (watermelon stop eye) is determined, 0G (no additional) cannot be determined as the additional game number G0, which is always 10G or more. The number of managed stay games KG is added.

  When determining the added game number G0, the sub control CPU 41a reads the managed stay game number KG stored in the sub control RAM 41c and adds the determined added game number G0 to the read managed stay game number KG. Then, the sub control CPU 41a updates the managed stay game number KG by storing the added managed stay game number KG in the sub control RAM 41c. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the addition determination process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific condition is established when the winning information is determined, that is, when the start operation is performed, and the sub-control CPU 41a is triggered by the establishment of the specific condition. It functions as an increase period determining means for determining an additional game number G0 as an increase amount of the number KG (specified number of times KK). That is, the added game number G0 is an increase period and an increased number of games. Then, the sub control CPU 41a functions as an increase control means capable of performing control to increase the number of managed stay games KG (specified number of times KK) based on the determined additional game number G0.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a executes primary division processing for determining the number of games to be set as the first notification game number G1 among the determined additional game numbers G0.
In the primary division process, the sub control CPU 41a reads out the informing stay game number HG stored in the sub control RAM 41c and determines whether the read out informing stay game number HG is 5G or more. Here, “5G” as the determination target is the maximum number of games (4G) that can be executed across the indication effects described above in the present embodiment, and the number of variable games required to execute the first notification effects (1G). Is equivalent to the sum of That is, “5G” to be determined is a period longer than the maximum period required to execute each indication effect. Further, “5G” as a determination target also corresponds to the maximum number of games (5G) that can be performed across the second notification effect in the present embodiment. When the informing stay game number HG is less than 5G, the sub-control CPU 41a uniquely determines the same number of games as the determined additional game number G0 as the first informing game number G1. That is, when the remaining number of games being notified in the remaining number notification effect in the effect display device 14 is less than 5G, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies in a batch in the first notification effect without dividing the added game number G0. Decide what to do. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the primary division process.

  On the other hand, when the informing stay game number HG is 5G or more, the sub control CPU 41a uses the determined additional game number G0 and the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub board 41. The first notification game number G1 is determined with reference to the primary division table Tb.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the primary division table Tb, the number of games that can be determined as the first notification game number G1 is divided for each determined additional game number G0, and the random number for distribution is assigned to the primary division table Tb. A predetermined number is distributed among the numbers that the random number can take. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of games that can be determined as the first notification game number G1 is set in increments of 10G from 10G to 300G, with the upper game number G0 determined as the upper limit. For example, when 30G is determined as the additional game number G0, 10G, 20G, and 30G are set as the number of games that can be determined as the first notification game number G1. According to the primary division table Tb, for example, when 300G is determined as the additional game number G0, 10G to 290G can be determined with a probability of 820/53636, and 300G is first notified with a probability of 41756/65536. It can be determined as the number of games G1.

  Then, when the first notification game number G1 is determined, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the determined first notification game number G1 from the above-described additional game number G0 to determine the second notification total game number G2. When the number of games added to the additional game number G0 is determined as the first notification game number G1, the sub control CPU 41a divides the additional game number G0 because the second notification total game number G2 = 0G. It is determined that notifications are made in a lump in the first notification effect without performing.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of games less than the added game number G0 as the first notification game number G1, the second notification total game number G2 is present, so the additional game number G0 is first notified. It is determined that the notification is divided into an effect and a second notification effect. In the case where the sub control CPU 41a of the present embodiment divides the added game number G0 into the first notification game number G1 and the second notification total game number G2, at least 10G corresponding to a predetermined period is set as the second notification total game number G2. Will be distributed. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the primary division process.

  When the primary division process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a notification distribution process for determining a notification execution game number G3 that is the number of games to be executed across the second notification effect. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the notification distribution table Tc based on the second notification total game number G2 determined in the primary division process and the distribution random number value generated in the sub-board 41. With reference, the number G3 of notification execution games is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the notification distribution table Tc, the number of games that can be determined as the number of notification execution games G3 is divided for each determined second notification total game number G2, A predetermined number of values are distributed among the values that the random number can take. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, 0G, 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G are set as the number of games that can be determined as the notification execution game number G3. According to the notification distribution table Tc, for example, when 40G is determined as the second notification total game number G2, 1G or 2G can be determined as the notification execution game number G3 with a probability of 32768/65536.

  In the notification distribution table Tc, when the second notification total game number G2 is 0G (in the case of batch notification in the first notification effect), the distribution random number value is distributed to 1G to 5G. In other words, 0G is always determined as the number of notification execution games G3. Further, in the notification distribution table Tc, when there is the second notification total game number G2 (when 10G or more is determined), the distribution random number value is not distributed to 0G, and it is always 1G or more. The notification execution game number G3 is determined.

  Further, according to the distribution mode of the random number for distribution in the notification distribution table Tc, the larger the second notification total game number G2, the more number of games can be determined as the notification execution game number G3. For this reason, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the expected value of the game number determined as the 2nd alerting | reporting total game number G2 becomes high, so that the frequency | count of the variable game performed over 2nd alerting | reporting effect increases. .

  When 1G is determined as the notification execution game number G3, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to notify the second notification total game number G2 in a batch in the second notification effect. When 2G to 5G is determined as the notification execution game number G3, the sub-control CPU 41a divides the determined notification execution game number G3 into the determined notification execution game number G3 and notifies the second notification total game number G2 by the second notification effect. Decide that. When the notification execution game number G3 is determined, the sub control CPU 41a ends the notification distribution process.

  When the notification distribution process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a pattern determination process for determining a notification pattern that can specify a notification mode (effect contents) in the second notification effect. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a generates the notification pattern distribution table Td based on the notification execution game number G3 determined in the notification distribution process and the distribution random number value generated in the sub-board 41. With reference, one notification pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of notification patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a total of 32 types of notification patterns of notification patterns OP <b> 1 to OP <b> 32 are prepared as notification patterns that can specify the notification mode (effect contents) in the second notification effect. Has been. In each of the notification patterns OP1 to OP32, the mode of the second notification effect to be executed in each variable game for the number of notification execution games G3 is specified. In the figure, “Character A” shown in the columns 1G to 5G indicates the second notification effect by the aspect EA, “Character B” indicates the second notification effect by the aspect EB, and “Character C” indicates the second notification effect by the aspect EC. 2 indicates that it is specified that “character D” is to execute the second notification effect by the aspect ED, and “character E” is to execute the second notification effect by the aspect EE. “None” indicates that it is specified that the second notification effect is not executed (no second notification effect).

  For example, in the notification pattern OP7, it is specified that the second notification effect is executed by the mode EA in the 1G variation game and the second notification effect is executed by the mode EB in the 2G variation game. . In addition, the notification pattern OP7 specifies that the second notification effect is not executed in the 3G, 4G, and 5G variable games. Thus, it can be said that the aspect (effect content) of the 2nd alerting | reporting effect is classified into multiple by being matched with each alerting | reporting pattern. Therefore, each notification pattern can be understood as a system that can classify the notification mode in the second notification effect. The notification patterns OP17 to OP32 are specific systems that can classify a plurality of types of notification modes.

  In the notification patterns OP1 to OP32 of the present embodiment, the second notification effects that are executed in the respective variation games corresponding to the number G3 of notification execution games are made different without overlapping. Therefore, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second notification effect that is performed by displaying the same character image is not performed multiple times in the variable game for the number G3 of notification execution games.

  In the notification pattern of the present embodiment, among the variation games for the number of notification execution games G3, the variation game after the variation game that specifies execution of the second notification effect by the aspect EA includes the aspects EB to EE. The execution of the second notification effect by either is specified. In the notification pattern of the present embodiment, among the variation games for the number of notification execution games G3, the variation game after the variation game specifying the execution of the second notification effect by the aspect EB is any one of the aspects EC to EE. The execution of the second notification effect by is specified.

  In the notification pattern, the variation game after the variation game in which the execution of the second notification effect by the mode EC is specified among the variation games for the number G3 of the notification execution games is the second notification effect by any one of the modes ED and EE. The execution of has been identified. In the notification pattern, among the variation games for the number G3 of notification execution games, the execution of the second notification effect by the mode EE is specified for the variation game after the variation game that specifies the execution of the second notification effect by the mode ED. Yes. With such a configuration, in the second notification effect of the present embodiment, it is possible to create regularity that the second notification effect can be performed in the order of aspect EA, aspect EB, aspect EC, aspect ED, and aspect EE. .

  In this embodiment, notification patterns OP1 are determined as notification patterns that can be determined when the number of notification execution games G3 = 0G, and notification patterns OP2 to OP6 are determined as notification patterns that can be determined when the number of notification execution games G3 = 1G. Notification patterns OP7 to OP16 are set as notification patterns that can be determined when the number of notification execution games G3 = 2G. In the present embodiment, the notification patterns OP17 to OP26 are determined as notification patterns that can be determined when the number of notification execution games G3 = 3G, and the notification patterns OP27 to OP26 are determined as notification patterns that can be determined when the number of notification execution games G3 = 4G. A notification pattern OP32 is set as a notification pattern that can be determined when OP31 is the number of notification execution games G3 = 5G.

  In the notification pattern distribution table Td, the distribution random number is divided into the notification execution game numbers G3 determined in the notification distribution process, and the distribution random numbers are assigned to the notification patterns that can be determined in the notification execution game number G3. A predetermined number of values are distributed among the values that the random number can take.

  More specifically, in the notification pattern distribution table Td, the corresponding notification pattern is determined only when the number of games shown in the “second notification total game number” column is determined as the second notification total game number G2. As is possible, the random numbers for distribution are distributed. Therefore, according to the notification pattern distribution table Td, for example, the notification pattern OP7 can be determined only when the number of games of 30G or more is determined as the second notification total game number G2.

  Further, in the notification pattern distribution table Td, the notification pattern including the mode EB in the identifiable notification mode does not include the modes EB to EE and the notification pattern including the notification mode EA. The distribution random numbers are distributed so that the second notification total game number G2 can be determined when a large number of games is determined. In the notification pattern distribution table Td, the notification pattern including the mode EC in the identifiable notification mode does not include the modes EC to EE and is compared with the notification pattern including the notification modes EA and EB. The distribution random numbers are distributed so that the second notification total game number G2 can be determined when a large number of games is determined.

  Further, in the notification pattern distribution table Td, the notification pattern including the mode ED in the identifiable notification mode does not include the modes ED and EE and is compared with the notification patterns including the notification modes EA to EC. Then, the value of the random number for distribution is distributed so that it can be determined when a large number of games is determined as the second notification total game number G2. In the notification pattern distribution table Td, the notification pattern including the mode EE in the identifiable notification mode does not include the mode EE and is compared with the notification patterns including the notification modes EA to ED. 2 The random number for distribution is distributed so that it can be determined when a large number of games is determined as the total number of notification games G2.

  For this reason, according to the distribution mode of the random number for distribution in the notification pattern distribution table Td, the second notification effect by these modes is performed in the order of mode EA <mode EB <mode EC <mode ED <mode EE. When it is broken, the expected value of the number of games determined as the second notification total game number G2 increases. In addition, each of the notification patterns OP7 to OP32 is associated with any secondary partition table among a plurality of secondary partition tables, as shown in the “secondary partition table” column. This secondary division table will be described later. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines the notification pattern, the pattern determination process ends.

  When the pattern determination process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a first predictor distribution process for determining the first predictor game number G4a. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the first predictive distribution table for determining the first predictive game number G4a based on the first notification game number G1 determined in the primary division process. In the present embodiment, the first predictive distribution table includes a first predictive distribution table Te1 selected when the first notification game number G1 = 0G and a first notification game number G1 = 10G. A first predictive distribution table Te2 to be selected and a first predictive distribution table Te3 to be selected when 20G ≦ first notification game number G1 ≦ 40G are set. In the present embodiment, the first predictive allocation table Te4 selected when 50G ≦ first notification game number G1 ≦ 90G and the first notification game number G1 ≧ 100G are selected. There is a precursor distribution table Te5.

  As shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 16, each first predictor allocation table Te1 to Te5 is divided into winning information designated by the variable game start command with respect to the first predictor game number G4a. The random number for distribution is assigned to a predetermined number of numerical values that the random number can take. In the present embodiment, 0G (no first indication effect), 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G are set as the number of games that can be determined as the first indication game number G4a. The sub-control CPU 41a determines not to execute the first predictive effect when 0G is determined as the first predictive game number G4a. For example, when the winning information T2 (watermelon stop eye) is specified by the variable game start command and 30G is determined as the first notification game number G1, the first predictive distribution table Te3 is used. Thus, 0G can be determined with a probability of 65536/65536.

  According to the distribution mode of the random numbers for distribution in the first predictive distribution tables Te1 to Te5, when the winning information T2 to T8 is designated, the first predictive game number G4a is always 0G (the first predictor). No effect) is determined, and the first predictive effect is not performed. As described above, when the winning information T2 is determined, the number of games of 10G or more is always determined as the additional game number G0 in the additional determination process performed with reference to the additional distribution table Ta. For this reason, the player who succeeded in winning the watermelon stoppage may recognize that the management stay game number KG has been added. In this embodiment, it can suppress that an interest is lowered on the contrary by performing a 1st sign production until such a case.

  In addition, since the second effect mode M2 is in the RT state in principle, the possibility that the winning information T6 to T8 that can specify the replay stop eye is determined varies with high probability. In addition, the winning information T3 to T5 that can specify the bell stop eye can be determined with higher probability than the winning information T1 that can specify the cherry stop eye. For this reason, if the first predictive effect is executed for the winning information T3 to T8, the first predictive effect may frequently occur, reducing the interest of the player with respect to the first predictive effect. There is a risk that. In the present embodiment, such a problem is solved by not executing the first indication effect when the winning information T3 to T8 is designated.

  In the present embodiment, the first predictor distribution table Te1 <the first predictor distribution table Te2 <the first predictor distribution table Te3 <the first predictor distribution table Te4 <the first predictor distribution table Te5. In each of the first predictive distribution tables Te1 to Te5, random numbers for distribution are distributed so that a large number of games can be easily determined as the number of games G4a. For this reason, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the number of variable games executed over the first indication effect can increase as the number of games determined as the first notification game number G1 increases.

  In the present embodiment, 0G cannot be determined as the first predictive game number G4a in the first predictive distribution table Te1, and the first predictive game number G4a in the first predictive distribution table Te2 to Te5. The distribution random numbers are distributed so that 4G can be determined as follows. For this reason, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the first predictive effect is executed over four variable games, it is determined that the number of games of 10G or more is determined as the first notification game number G1. Can be recognized.

  When the first predictive game number G4a is determined, the sub control CPU 41a reads out the informing stay game number HG stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and whether the read out informing stay game number HG is 5G or more. Determine. When the informing stay game number HG is not 5G or more, the sub control CPU 41a rewrites the already determined first predictive game number G4a to 0G (no predictive effect). That is, the sub-control CPU 41a restricts the execution of the first predictive effect when the number of stay games being notified by the remaining number notification effect in the effect display device 14 (the number of notification stay games HG) is less than 5G. It is like that.

  On the other hand, when the informing stay game number HG is 5G or more, the sub control CPU 41a maintains the already determined first predictive game number G4a and does not rewrite it. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the first predictive effect across the already determined variable games for the first predictive game number G4a. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the first predictive distribution process.

  When the first predictive distribution process is finished, the sub control CPU 41a executes a second predictive distribution process for determining the second predictive game number G4b. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the second predictor allocation table for determining the second predictive game number G4b based on the second notification total game number G2 determined in the primary division process. In the present embodiment, the second predictive distribution table includes the second predictive distribution table Tf1 selected when the second total notification game number G2 = 0G, and the second total notification game number G2 = 10G. A second predictive distribution table Tf2 that is sometimes selected and a second predictive distribution table Tf3 that is selected when 20G ≦ second notification total game number G2 ≦ 40G are set. In the present embodiment, the second predictive distribution table Tf4 selected when 50G ≦ second notification total game number G2 ≦ 90G and the second notification total game number G2 ≧ 100G are selected. There is a second predictive distribution table Tf5.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 to 21, each of the second predictor allocation tables Tf1 to Tf5 is divided into winning information specified by the variable game start command for the second predictor game number G4b, The random number for distribution is assigned to a predetermined number of numerical values that the random number can take. In the present embodiment, 0G (no second indication effect), 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G are set as the number of games that can be determined as the second indication game number G4b. The sub-control CPU 41a determines not to execute the second predictive effect when 0G is determined as the second predictive game number G4b. For example, when the winning information T2 (watermelon stop eye) is specified by the variable game start command and 30G is determined as the second notification total game number G2, the second predictive distribution table Tf3 is used. Thus, 0G can be determined with a probability of 65536/65536.

  According to the distribution mode of the random numbers for distribution in the second predictive distribution tables Tf1 to Tf5, when the winning information T2 to T8 is designated, the second predictive game number G4b is always 0G (second predictor). No effect) is determined, and the second predictive effect is not performed. As described above, a player who has succeeded in winning a watermelon stop may recognize that an additional number of managed stay games KG has occurred. In this embodiment, it can suppress that an interest is lowered on the contrary by performing a 2nd indication production until such a case. Moreover, in this embodiment, compared with the case where the 2nd indication effect is performed for the winning information T3 to T8, the occurrence of the second indication effect is suppressed, and the player for the 2nd indication effect is controlled. It has been suppressed from degrading the interest of the.

  In the present embodiment, the second predictor distribution table Tf1 <the second predictor distribution table Tf2 <the second predictor distribution table Tf3 <the second predictor distribution table Tf4 <the second predictor distribution table Tf5. In each of the second predictive distribution tables Tf1 to Tf5, the random numbers for distribution are distributed so that it is easy to determine a large number of games as the number of games G4b. For this reason, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the number of the variable games executed over the second indication effect may increase as the number of games determined as the second notification total game number G2 increases.

  In the present embodiment, 0G cannot be determined as the second predictive game number G4b in the second predictive distribution table Tf1, and the second predictive game number G4b in the second predictive distribution tables Tf2 to Tf5. The distribution random numbers are distributed so that 4G can be determined as follows. For this reason, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the second predictive effect is executed over four variable games, the number of games of 10G or more is determined as the second notification total game number G2. It can be made to recognize definitely.

  When the second predictive game number G4b is determined, the sub control CPU 41a reads the informing stay game number HG stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and the informed execution game number determined from the read informing stay game number HG. The difference game number SG is calculated by subtracting G3. Then, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the calculated difference game number SG is less than 4G. Here, “4G” as the determination target is the maximum number of games that can be played over the second indication effect. When the difference game number SG is less than 4G, the sub control CPU 41a rewrites the already determined second sign game number G4b to 0G (no second sign effect). That is, the sub-control CPU 41a has a maximum number of games (first number of games) in which the number of stay games being informed by the remaining number notification effect in the effect display device 14 (notification stay game number HG) is the second predictive game number G4b. ) And the determined notification execution game number G3 (second game number) is less than the total game number, the execution of the second predictive effect is restricted.

  On the other hand, when the difference game number SG is 4G or more (when the notification stay game number HG is equal to or more than the total number of games, which is the sum of the second predictive game number G4b and the notification execution game number G3) ), The sub-control CPU 41a maintains the already-determined second predictive game number G4b and does not rewrite it. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the second predictive effect over the already determined variable games for the second predictive game number G4b. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the predictive distribution process.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a according to the present embodiment determines the first predictive game number G4a as the effect period for executing the first predictive effect and notifies the second predictor when the added game number G0 is divided and notified. The second predictive game number G4b is determined as an effect period in which the effect is executed. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a functions as an effect period determining means.

  When each predictive distribution process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a divides the second notification total game number G2 so as to have a predetermined ratio, and notifies the second notification effect in each variable game of the notification execution game number G3. The secondary division processing for determining the second notification game number G2a to be executed is executed. In the secondary division process, the sub-control CPU 41a divides the second notification total game number G2 based on the ratio determined in the determined notification pattern and assigns it to each variable game for the notification execution game number G3. By dividing, the second notification game number G2a to be notified in the second notification effect in each variable game is determined. Details will be described below.

  In the secondary division process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the notification pattern OP1 is determined in the pattern determination process. When the notification pattern OP1 is determined, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the second notification effect, and thus ends the secondary division process.

  On the other hand, when the notification pattern OP1 is not determined, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the notification patterns OP2 to OP6 are determined. When the notification patterns OP2 to OP6 are determined, the sub-control CPU 41a is in a situation where 1G is determined as the notification execution game number G3, and therefore the second notification total game number G2 is used as it is. Determine as G2a. On the other hand, when the notification patterns OP2 to OP6 have not been determined, the sub control CPU 41a selects the secondary division table associated with the notification pattern determined in the pattern determination process from the secondary division tables T104 to T129. Select.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 to 47, in the secondary division tables T104 to T129, ratios for dividing the second informing total game number G2 and distributing the divided informing games to the variable game number G3 are determined. One or a plurality of division patterns are associated. 22 to 47, the “Character A ratio” column shows the ratio in the variable game in which the second notification effect by the mode EA is performed, and the “Character B ratio” column shows the mode EB. The ratio in the variable game in which the second notification effect is performed is shown. Similarly, the column of “Character C ratio” indicates the ratio in the variable game in which the second notification effect by the mode EC is performed, and the column of “Character D ratio” indicates the second notification effect by the mode ED. The ratio in the variable game in which the second notification effect by the mode EE is performed is shown in the “Character E ratio” column.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22, in the division pattern 1 in the secondary division table T104, 1/29 of the determined second notification total game number G2 is used as the 1G variation game (mode EA). , 2/29 is assigned to the 2G variable game (mode EB). Similarly, in the division pattern 1 in the secondary division table T104, 4/29 out of the determined second notification total game number G2 is 8/29 for the 3G variation game (aspect EC). It is stipulated that 14/29 is distributed to the 4G variable game (mode ED) to the 5G variable game (mode EE).

  In the division pattern associated with each secondary division table, the ratio of distribution to the variable game in which the second notification effect by the mode EA is performed and the ratio of distribution to the variable game in which the second notification effect by the mode EE is performed The ratio is set to be the same. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a, among the added game number G0, in particular, the second notification game number G2a to be notified first out of the divided second notification game number G2a obtained by dividing the second notification total game number G2, and It can be said that the second notification game number G2a can be divided so that the ratio with the second notification game number G2a to be notified last becomes a predetermined ratio. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the difference between the second notification game number G2a to be notified by the second notification effect by the aspect EA and the second notification effect by the aspect EE.

  On the other hand, in the division pattern associated with each secondary division table, the ratio is assigned to the variable game in which the second notification effect is performed by the mode EB, and the variable game is performed in which the second notification effect is performed by the mode EC. The ratio and the ratio to be distributed to the variable game in which the second notification effect by the mode ED is performed are different. Therefore, in this embodiment, the second notification game number G2a that is notified in the second notification effect by the modes EB to ED is given randomness. That is, the notification pattern of the present embodiment includes a notification pattern in which a ratio different from other notification patterns is set as a ratio for dividing the second notification total game number G2. In the notification patterns OP17 to OP32, the second notification game number G2a to be notified between the notification of the first second notification game number G2a and the notification of the last second notification game number G2a is the other notification mode. It includes different notification modes.

  Further, in the division pattern associated with each secondary division table, the ratio of distributing the second notification total game number G2 is increased in the order of the mode EA, the mode EB, the mode EC, the mode ED, and the mode EE. The ratio is set for each. That is, in each division pattern, the second notification game number G2a notified in the second notification effect in the current variation game is the same as the second notification game number G2a notified in the second notification effect in the previous variation game, or A ratio for distributing the second notification game number G2a is determined for each mode of the second notification effect so that the number of games is larger than this. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second notification effect is performed in accordance with the regularity that is the order of the mode EA, the mode EB, the mode EC, the mode ED, and the mode EE as described above. In addition, the player can be made aware that a larger second notification game number G2a is notified. Accordingly, the sub-control CPU 41a, among the second notification game number G2a, notifies the second notification game number G2a between the notification of the first second notification game number G2a and the notification of the last second notification game number G2a. The second notification total game number G2 is divided so that the number of games to be notified every time the second notification game number G2a is notified does not decrease.

  When the secondary division table is selected, the sub control CPU 41a selects one division pattern from the division patterns associated with the selected secondary division table. At this time, when a plurality of division patterns are associated with the selected secondary division table, the sub-control CPU 41a performs distribution lottery for selecting one division pattern from the plurality of division patterns. To select a division pattern. This distribution lottery can be executed by distributing the value of the random number for distribution for each of a plurality of division patterns to be selected.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a selects the division pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a divides the second notification total game number G2 into the variable games for the notification execution game number G3 based on the ratio determined in the selected division pattern. Sort. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a distributes the second notification total game number G2 at the ratio determined in the division pattern, when a fraction occurs in the first place, the second notification game number to be distributed to the final variation game. The second informing game number G2a to be notified in the second informing effect in the variation game other than the final variation game is finally determined except for G2a. When the second notification game number G2a is incremented, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the sum of the second notification game number G2a assigned to the variation game other than the final variation game from the second notification total game number G2. Then, it is finally determined as the second notification game number G2a to be notified in the second notification effect in the final variable game. When the second notification total game number G2 is distributed and the fraction does not occur at the first place when the second notification total game number G2 is distributed, the sub control CPU 41a uses the distributed second notification game number G2a as it is as the final second notification game number. Determine as G2a.

  For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines 250G as the second notification total game number G2, determines the notification pattern OP17, and further selects the division pattern 1 from the secondary division table T110, the 1G-th (aspect EA) : 2G (Aspect EB): 3G (Aspect EC): Divide and distribute the second notification total game number G2 so that the ratio is 1: 2: 4. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a assigns 35.7... G to the 1G, 71.4... G to the 2G, and 142.8. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a decides 40G as the second notification game number G2a of the 1G by raising the first place of the second notification game number G2a distributed to the 1G and 2G, 80G is determined as the second notification game number G2a. Then, the sub control CPU 41a finally determines 130G as the second notification game number G2a of the 3G (final variation game). In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a makes the ratio determined in the notification pattern of the second notification effect to be executed by the effect display device 14 (based on the ratio), in particular, the second notification in the added game number G0. The total number of games G2 is divided.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the results of the addition determination process, the primary division process, the notification distribution process, the pattern determination process, the first predictive distribution process, the second predictive distribution process, and the secondary division process. The effect display device 14 is controlled to perform effect execution processing for executing various effects. This will be described in detail below.

  If the execution of the first sign effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the variable game for which the additional game number G0 is determined as the 1G game, and the first predictive game number that is continuously played from the 1G variable game. The effect display device 14 is controlled so that the first predictive effect is performed for each variation game for G4a. More specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an operation command for instructing the operation of the third stop button in the variable game that performs the first sign effect, the effect display device displays the first sign image. 14 is controlled to execute the first indication effect.

  Further, when the execution of the second predictive effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the variable game for which the additional game number G0 is determined as the 1G game, and the second predictor that is continuously executed from the 1G variable game. The effect display device 14 is controlled so that the second predictive effect is performed for each variation game corresponding to the number of games G4b. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the second sign image so that when the operation command for instructing the operation of the third stop button is input in the variable game in which the second sign effect is performed, the second sign image is displayed. 14 is controlled to execute the second sign effect.

  If the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the execution of the first predictive effect and the execution of the second predictive effect are duplicated, the first predictive effect and the second predictive effect are determined during one variation game. The effect display device 14 is controlled to be performed. More specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an operation command for instructing the operation of the third stop button in the variable game for performing each indication effect, the first indication image and the second indication image are displayed. In this way, the effect display device 14 is controlled to execute each indication effect.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 functions as a second notification unit capable of executing a sign effect (special effect). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first predictive effect (first special effect) prior to the execution of the first notification effect, and the second predictive effect (second special effect) prior to the execution of the second notification effect. ). Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first predictive effect in the variable game for the determined first predictive game number G4a, while executing the second predictive effect in the determined variable game for the second predictive game number G4b. It is supposed to let you. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a functions as a second notification control unit.

  Further, when the execution of the first notification effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 so that the first notification effect is performed. More specifically, in the case where the execution of the first notification effect is decided and the non-execution of the first predictive effect is decided, the third game in the variable game in which the additional game number G0 is decided. When an operation command for instructing the operation of the stop button is input, the effect display device 14 is controlled so that the first notification image is displayed, and the first notification effect is executed.

  In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a determines the execution of the first notification effect and also determines the execution of the first predictive effect, the sub control CPU 41a includes the variable game in which the added game number G0 is determined. When the variation game of the first predictive game number G4a is completed, the first notification effect is executed for the next variation game. In this case, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs an operation command for instructing the operation of the third stop button in the target variation game, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 so that the first notification image is displayed. Then, the first notification effect is executed.

  When the first notification effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the notification stay game number HG stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to the first notification game number G1 notified by the first notification effect. While updating to the number of games, the effect display device 14 is controlled so that the updated notification stay game number HG is displayed, and the remaining number notification effect is executed.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the second notification effect is to be executed and also determines that the second predictive effect is not to be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the additional game number G0 is determined as 1G. The effect display device 14 is controlled so that the second notification effect is performed for each variation game for the number G3 of notification execution games continuously performed from the 1G variation game. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a can be identified from the determined notification pattern by inputting an operation command for instructing the operation of the first stop button in the variable game targeted for the second notification effect. The effect display device 14 is controlled so that the character image corresponding to the aspect is displayed. Subsequently, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs an operation command for instructing the operation of the third stop button, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to display the second notification image, and executes the second notification effect. Let

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a includes the variable game in which the added game number G0 is determined when the execution of the second notification effect is determined and the execution of the second predictive effect is determined. When the variation game of the second predictive game number G4b is completed, the second notification effect is executed for each variation game corresponding to the notification execution game number G3 from the next variation game. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a can be identified from the determined notification pattern by inputting an operation command for instructing the operation of the first stop button in the variable game targeted for the second notification effect. The effect display device 14 is controlled so that the character image corresponding to the aspect is displayed. Subsequently, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs an operation command for instructing the operation of the third stop button, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to display the second notification image, and executes the second notification effect. Let

  When the second notification effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the notification stay game number HG stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to the second notification game number G2a notified by the second notification effect. While updating to the number of games, the effect display device 14 is controlled so that the updated notification stay game number HG is displayed, and the remaining number notification effect is executed. In this manner, the sub control CPU 41a increases the number of informed stay games HG being notified along with the execution of the notification effects (first notification effect and second notification effect).

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the variation game targeted for the first notification effect and the variation game targeted for the second notification effect become the same variation game, the same variation game The effect display device 14 is controlled so that the first notification effect and the second notification effect are performed. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an operation command for instructing the operation of the first stop button, an effect display is performed so that a character image corresponding to a mode that can be specified from the determined notification pattern is displayed. The device 14 is controlled. Subsequently, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs an operation command for instructing the operation of the third stop button, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 so that the first notification image and the second notification image are displayed, Each notification effect is executed. Even if each notification effect is performed during one variable game, each notification effect is performed by displaying a separate notification image, so the first notification game number G1 is used. The second notification total game number G2 is notified separately.

  In particular, when the same number of games is determined as each predictive game number G4a, G4b, the sub control CPU 41a executes the first notification effect and the first second notification effect for the same variable game. . That is, when the same period is determined as the production period of the first indication effect and the production period of the second indication effect, the sub-control CPU 41a has the same after the start of the first indication effect and the second indication effect. In the variable game, the first notification game number G1 and the second notification total game number G2 (second notification game number G2a) are configured to be notified.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the variation game targeted for the first notification effect and the variation game targeted for the second indication effect become the same variation game, the same variation game The effect display device 14 is controlled such that the first notification effect and the second sign effect are performed. In this case, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs an operation command for instructing the operation of the third stop button, it controls the effect display device 14 so that the first notification image and the second predictive image are displayed, The first notification effect and the second predictive effect are executed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the variation game targeted for the second notification effect and the variation game targeted for the first indication effect are the same variation game, the same variation game The effect display device 14 is controlled so that the second notification effect and the first sign effect are performed. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an operation command for instructing the operation of the first stop button, an effect display is performed so that a character image corresponding to a mode that can be specified from the determined notification pattern is displayed. The device 14 is controlled. Subsequently, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs an operation command for instructing the operation of the third stop button, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 so that the second notification image and the first predictive image are displayed. The second notification effect and the first indication effect are executed.

  As described above, the effect display device 14 according to the present embodiment functions as first notification means for performing notification regarding the added game number G0 (increase period) determined by the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control CPU 41a functions as first notification control means for controlling the effect display device 14. Further, the sub control CPU 41a divides the determined additional game number G0 into a plurality of game numbers including the first notification game number G1 and the second notification total game number G2, and sets the number of divided games separately. The division notification control to be notified is configured to be possible. In the present embodiment, the first notification game number G1 is the first increase period, and the second notification total game number G2 is the second increase period.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the same number of games as the additional game number G0 as the first notification game number G1, thereby enabling the collective notification control to collectively notify the determined additional game number G0 without being divided. It is configured. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform special division notification control in which the second notification total game number G2 is further divided into the second notification game number G2a for notification. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to notify the first informing game number G1 in one variable game, while informing the second informing total game number G2 in one or more variable games. Yes.

  Next, an example of a specific execution mode of the variable game in the slot machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the following description, the variable game for which the additional game number G0 is determined will be described as 1G.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, when the execution of the first indication effect (the number of first indication games G4a = 2) and the first notification effect is determined, the effect display device 14 provides the 1G and 2G The first predictive effect is performed in the eye variation game, and the first notification effect is performed in the 3G variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (b), when the execution of the second indication effect (second indication game number G4b = 3) and the second notification effect (notification execution game number G3 = 3) is determined, an effect display is displayed. In the device 14, the first predictive effect is performed in each of the first to third variation games, and the second notification effect is performed in each of the fourth to sixth variation games. Thus, in the present embodiment, the first predictive effect is associated with the first notification effect, while the second predictive effect is associated with the second notification effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, when each predictive effect is executed, it is recognized that a notification effect corresponding to the executed predictive effect can be performed, and the interest of the player who expects the addition is improved. ing.

  Further, in FIG. 48C, execution of the first predictive effect (first predictive game number G4a = 2) and the first notification effect is determined, and the second predictive effect (second predictive game number G4b) is determined. = 3) and the situation where the execution of the second notification effect (the number of notification execution games G3 = 3) is determined. In this case, since the first indication effect and the second indication effect are executed in parallel in the 1G and 2G in the effect display device 14, the first notification effect and the second notification effect can be executed. Can be recognized by the player. Then, in the effect display device 14, in the 3G variable game, the first notification game number G1 is notified by the execution of the first notification effect, and the second predictive effect is executed, thereby further providing the second notification effect. Can be recognized by the player. Thereafter, in the effect display device 14, the second notification effect is performed in each of the 4th to 6th variable games. For this reason, in this embodiment, in addition to the 1st alert | report game number G1, there is a possibility that it may be further added by performing the 2nd predictive effect in parallel with the execution of the 1st alert effect. Recognize and improve the interest of players who expect to add money.

  In FIG. 48D, execution of the first predictive effect (first predictive game number G4a = 4) and the first notification effect is determined, and the second predictive effect (second predictive game number G4b = 1). ), And a situation in which execution of the second notification effect (number of notification execution games G3 = 2) is determined. In this case, in the effect display device 14, the second notification total game number G2 (second notification game number G2a) is notified by the execution of the second notification effect in the 2G and 3G, and the first predictive effect is displayed. By being executed, the player can recognize that the first notification effect can be further performed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the first predictive effect is executed in parallel with the execution of the second notification effect, so that it may be further added in addition to the second notification total game number G2. And the interests of players who are hoping to generate extras are being improved.

  In FIG. 48 (e), execution of the first indication effect (first indication game number G4a = 4) and the first notification effect is determined, and the second indication effect (second indication game number G4b = 2). ) And a situation in which the execution of the second notification effect (the number of notification execution games G3 = 4) is determined. In this case, the effect display device 14 executes the first notification effect and the second notification effect in parallel in the 5G variable game. For this reason, in this embodiment, during one variation game, the notification of the first notification game number G1 by the first notification effect and the notification of the second notification total game number G2 by the second notification effect occur. Therefore, the interest of the player who expects the addition is improved.

  In FIG. 48 (f), execution of the first predictive effect (first predictive game number G4a = 2) and the first notification effect is determined, and the second predictive effect (second predictive game number G4b = 2) is determined. ) And a situation in which the execution of the second notification effect (the number of notification execution games G3 = 4) is determined. In this case, since the same number of games (same period) is determined as the first predictive game number G4a and the second predictive game number G4b, the effect display device 14 uses the first notification effect in the 3G variable game. The first second notification effect is executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, from the next variable game in which the first predictive effect and the second predictive effect are performed, during the one variable game, the notification of the first notification game number G1 by the first notification effect, There is a possibility that notification of the second notification total game number G2 in the second notification effect may occur, and the interest of the player who expects the addition is improved. Such a situation may also occur when it is determined that the first predictive effect is not executed and the second predictive effect is not executed.

Therefore, according to the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the above embodiment, the additional game number G0 determined by the sub-control CPU 41a is divided and notified, and each notification can be performed prior to notification of the divided game numbers G1 and G2. An indication effect for notifying that is performed. For this reason, in the said embodiment, when the 1st indication effect and the 2nd indication effect are performed, the increase in the number of additional games, ie, the period which can be controlled to 2nd effect mode M2 which is RT state, is notified over multiple times. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved by the notification regarding the increase in the period controllable to the second effect mode M2 in the RT state.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the first notification game number G1 and the second notification total game number G2 can be notified in the same variable game after the start of the first indication effect and the second indication effect. Therefore, in the above-described embodiment, even in the same variation game, there is a possibility that the number of additional games is notified multiple times, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the added game number G0 is not necessarily divided and notified, so that a variation is added to the notification mode of the added game number, and the player's interest can be further improved.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, since the second notification total game number G2 can be further divided and notified, a variation is provided in the notification mode of the added game number, and the player's interest can be further improved.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the first notification game number G1 is notified in one variation game, while the second notification total game number G2 can be notified in one or more variation games. Therefore, it is possible to secure a long period during which the player can have a sense of expectation and improve the interest of the player.

  (6) The first indication effect and the second indication effect may be executed in parallel. Therefore, expectation can be given to the notification of the first notification game number G1 by the first notification effect and the notification of the second notification total game number G2 by the second notification effect, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (7) The first predictive effect and the second notification effect can be executed in the same variable game. Further, the second predictive effect and the first notification effect can be executed in the same variable game. Therefore, even if one notification effect is executed, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the number of additional games will be notified by execution of the other notification effect, thereby improving the interest of the player.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the number of added games G0, that is, the increment of the specified number of times KK (notification stay game number HG) controlled in the second effect mode M2 in the RT state is divided so as to become a predetermined ratio. Will be informed. For this reason, in the above-described embodiment, when the increase in the specified number of times KK (notified stay game number HG) is notified, the specified number of times by the second notified game number G2a that can be estimated from the already notified second notified game number G2a. An increase in KK (informing stay game number HG) may be notified, and the player's expectation can be maintained. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved by the notification regarding the increase in the period controllable to the second effect mode M2 in the RT state.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the second notification total game number G2 is divided and notified so as to have a ratio determined in the notification pattern (system to which the notification mode belongs). For this reason, in the above embodiment, the player enjoys guessing the second notification game number G2a when further notification is performed based on the notification mode and the already notified second notification game number G2a. Can be given.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the notification is divided and notified so that the ratio between the second notification game number G2a to be notified first and the second notification game number G2a to be notified last is a predetermined ratio. Therefore, when the second notification total game number G2 is divided and notified, the second notification game number G2a notified by the first notification and the second notification game number G2a notified by the last notification are associated with each other. A player's expectation can be maintained.

  (11) In the above embodiment, when the second notification total game number G2 is divided and notified, the second notification game number G2a to be notified does not decrease from the first notification to the last notification. Can maintain the expectation of the elderly.

The embodiment is not limited to the above, and may be embodied as follows, for example.
Each indication effect may be executed in at least a part of the effect period from when the added game number G0 is determined until the change game in which the corresponding notification effect is executed. For example, the sign effect may be executed in some of the variable games among the variable games executed in the effect period. In addition, the indication effect may be executed continuously or intermittently over a part or all of the effect period regardless of the execution of the variable game.

  The sub-control CPU 41a may always determine a game number equal to or greater than the second predictive game number G4b as the first predictive game number G4a, and conversely, as the second predictive game number G4b, equal to or greater than the first predictive game number G4a. The number of games may always be determined, and the same number of games may always be determined as each predictive game number G4a, G4b.

The sub control CPU 41a may be configured to divide and notify the added game number G0 so that the first notification game number G1 and the second notification total game number G2 have a predetermined ratio.
The sub control CPU 41a may divide the added game number G0 into the first notification game number G1 and the second notification total game number G2. In this case, the minimum number of games (predetermined period) to be distributed to the second notification total game number G2 may be set.

The sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to notify all at once without dividing the second notification total game number G2.
The sub-control CPU 41a may be configured not to execute the process of incrementing the second notification game number G2a. In this case, the number of games that can be determined as the second notification total game number G2 and the ratio at the time of dividing the second notification total game number G2 are set so that no fraction can occur in the second notification game number G2a. Good. In this case, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the ratio when dividing the second notification total game number G2.

  The main control CPU 40a may be configured to control a general game in a plurality of types of RT states. Further, the main control CPU 40a may be configured such that the general game can be controlled in a plurality of types of non-RT states. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured to execute an effect mode different from the effect modes M1 and M2 depending on the gaming state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a continuously generates the second effect mode M2 for one set (unit) until the end of the variable game for the number of managed stay games KG, as many times as the allowable set number allowed to occur. You may comprise so that it may obtain. In this case, when the specific condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the additional set number as an increase amount to increase the allowable set number, and divides the set number or configures it so that it can be notified collectively. Also good. In this case, the number of additional sets is an increase period.

  The main control CPU 40a may be configured to cause a freeze effect state in which the reel unit 13 performs an effect operation and stops a predetermined symbol combination. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of games to be added as an increase amount for increasing the initial value of the number of staying games in the second effect mode M2 every time a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the freeze effect state. . Then, during the occurrence of the freeze effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to divide the determined number of added games or to be notified in a lump. In this case, the freeze effect state is an advantageous game state that is advantageous for the player as compared to a game state that is not the freeze effect state. Thus, the advantageous gaming state is not limited to the second effect mode M2 that is the RT state, and may be any gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  -The transition condition (start condition) to the 2nd production mode M2 which is RT state may be changed suitably. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may make the transition to the second effect mode M2 in response to the winning of the transition replay stop without performing the mode transition lottery.

  -The termination conditions of the second effect mode M2 in the RT state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub control CPU 41a may end the second effect mode M2 when winning a predetermined symbol combination (so-called falling stop eye).

  The sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of times that the variable game has been executed since the start of the second effect mode M2 in the RT state, and indicates that the number of times the variable game that has been counted has reached the specified number KK. The second effect mode M2 may be ended as a condition. In this case, in the addition determination process, the specified number of times KK may be increased. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may clear the counted number of variable games, triggered by the end of the second effect mode M2.

  The sub-control CPU 41a counts the elapsed time since the transition from the non-RT state to the RT state in the second effect mode M2, and triggered by the fact that the measured elapsed time has reached a specific time. You may end 2 production | presentation mode M2. That is, the sub control CPU 41a may manage the specific period not by the number of times of the variable game but by time.

  -The execution mode of the remaining number notification effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub control CPU 41a may execute the remaining number notification effect by adding the second notification total game number G2 notified by the second notification effect to the notification stay game number HG in a lump.

  -The execution aspect of a 1st alerting | reporting effect and a 2nd alerting | reporting effect can be changed suitably. Each notification effect may be executable in a mode in which an image different from an image with a character such as a background image is made different. In other words, any execution mode may be used as long as both notification effects are aspects that can be grasped by the player as different effects.

  -You may change the ratio which divides | segments the 2nd alerting | reporting total game number G2. Further, the ratio for dividing the second notification total game number G2 may not be associated with the notification pattern. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured to divide the second notification total game number G2 at a ratio determined according to the notification execution game number G3.

-The execution mode of the 1st indication production and the 2nd indication production can be changed suitably. In other words, any execution mode may be used as long as the player can grasp the two indication effects differently.
The indication effect, the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the remaining number notification effect may be performed by an audio effect by the speaker SP or a light emission effect by the decoration lamp LA in addition to or instead of the display by the effect display device 14. Good.

-The combination (combination) of symbols associated with winning information may be changed.
-You may set the combination (prize) of the symbol which defined the bonus game as a predetermined game value.
The function of the sub board 41 may be divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that specially controls the effect display device 14, an audio board that specially controls the speaker SP, and a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA may be provided, and these board groups are controlled in an integrated manner. An integrated board may be further provided. Also, a gaming machine including a single board that integrates the functions of the main board 40 and the sub board 41 may be used.

  -You may actualize to the game machine using the game media of a shape different from a medal. For example, the present invention may be embodied as a slot machine (so-called parrot) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.

The technical idea described below can be understood from the above embodiment.
(A) With the acceptance of the start operation as a trigger, the symbol display means starts a game performed by changing the symbol, and with the acceptance of the stop operation, the symbol display means stops the symbol, In a gaming machine that terminates a game with a stop, when the occurrence condition is satisfied, an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is caused, and the number of games that can be controlled in the advantageous gaming state Triggered by the fact that a certain number of games have been played, the state control means capable of controlling to terminate the advantageous gaming state, and the amount of increase to increase the number of specific games triggered by the establishment of a specific condition Increase number determining means for determining the number of games, and an increase system capable of controlling the increase of the specific game number based on the increased number of games determined by the increase number determination means Means, first notification means for reporting the increased number of games determined by the increased number determination means, first notification control means for controlling the first notification means, and notification regarding the increased number of games may be performed. And a second notification control means for controlling the second notification means, wherein the first notification control means is an increase determined by the increase frequency determination means. The number of games is divided into a plurality of increased number of games including a first increased number of games and a second increased number of games, and at least the first increased number of games and the second increased number of games after the division. The second notification control means is configured to enable the divided notification control to notify the number of times separately, and the second notification control means, as the special effect, prior to the notification of the first increased number of games, The first special effect that informs that the number of notifications can be performed is executed, and the notification of the second increased number of games can be performed as the special effect prior to the notification of the second increased number of games. The gist is that it is configured to enable control to execute the second special effect to be notified.

  (B) When receiving the start operation, the symbol display means starts a game performed by changing the symbol, and when receiving the stop operation, the symbol display means stops the symbol, In a gaming machine that terminates a game when stopped, the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state triggered by the establishment of the occurrence condition, and a period that is controllable to the advantageous gaming state State control means capable of controlling to terminate the advantageous gaming state when the period has elapsed, and increase period determination for determining the increase period as an increase amount for increasing the specific period when the specific condition is satisfied Means, an increase control means capable of increasing the specific period based on the increase period determined by the increase period determination means, and the increase period determination means A first notification means for performing notification regarding the set increase period, a first notification control means for controlling the first notification means, and a second capable of performing a special effect for notifying that the notification regarding the increase period may be performed. And a second notification control unit that controls the second notification unit, wherein the first notification control unit determines the increase period determined by the increase period determination unit as the first increase period and the second increase period. Divided into a plurality of increase periods including a period, and is configured to enable divided notification control in which at least the first increase period and the second increase period are separately notified among the increase periods after the division. The second notification control means executes a first special effect that notifies that the notification of the first increase period can be performed as the special effect prior to the notification of the first increase period, and Prior to the notification of the increase period, the as special effect, the gaming machine, characterized in that notification of the second increase period is configured to execute the second special effect for notifying that may be performed.

  (C) An effect period determining means for determining an effect period that is a period for executing the special effect is further provided, and the effect period determining means is configured to execute the first special effect and the first effect when the divided notification control is executed. The second notification control means executes the first special effect and the second special effect in the effect period determined by the effect period determination means, respectively. When the same period is determined as the production period of the first special effect and the production period of the second special effect, the first notification control means, in the divided notification control, A technique configured to notify the first increase period and the second increase period in the same game after the start of the first special effect and the second special effect. The gaming machine according to the spirit (b).

  (D) The technical idea that the first notification control means can perform batch notification control in which the increase period determined by the increase period determining means is notified in a batch without dividing the divided notification control. (B) A gaming machine described in the technical idea (c).

  (E) The first notification control means is capable of performing special division notification control for further dividing and reporting the second increase period, the technical idea (b), the technical idea (c), and the technical idea (d) ).

  (F) In the divided notification control, the first notification control means notifies the first increase period in one game, while notifying the second increase period in one or more games. A gaming machine according to any one of the technical idea (b), the technical idea (c), the technical idea (d), and the technical idea (e) configured as described above.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13 ... Reel unit, 13a-13c ... Reel, 14 ... Production display device, 40 ... Main board, 41 ... Sub board, 41a ... Sub control CPU.

Claims (1)

In response to acceptance of the start operation, the symbol display means starts a variation game that is performed by changing the symbol, and in response to acceptance of the stop operation, the symbol display means stops the symbol, and the symbol is stopped. In the gaming machine that ends the variable game with it,
When the occurrence condition is satisfied, an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is generated, and a variable game with a specific variable game number that is the number of variable games that can be controlled in the advantageous game state is executed. With this as an opportunity, state control means capable of controlling to terminate the advantageous gaming state,
An increase period determining means for determining the increased variable game number as an increase amount for increasing the specific variable game number triggered by establishment of the specific condition;
And increase control means capable of controlling that increases the specific variation number of games based on the increased variation game number of times the increase period determining means has determined,
A first notification means for performing notification relating to the increased variation game number of times the increase period determining means has determined,
First notification control means for controlling the first notification means;
A second notification means capable of executing a special effect that notifies that the notification regarding the number of times of the increasing variation game can be performed;
Special number determination means for determining the number of special variable games for executing the special effect;
Second notification control means for controlling the second notification means;
Third informing means for informing about the remaining number of fluctuation games of the specific fluctuation game number;
And third notification control means for controlling the third notification means ,
An upper limit is defined for the number of special variation games,
The first notification controller means are configured to be able to execute a first notification control for notifying some or all the predetermined variation game is one of the increase varies the number of games that the increase period determining means has determined,
The second notification control means, said first notification control prior to notification of the increased variation number of games by, performing the special effect over variations game times greater the more the increase variation number of games to be broadcast by該報Intellectual The second notification control to be executed is configured to be executable,
When the number of special variable games has already been determined, the number of specific variable games in which the sum of the number of special variable games and the upper limit number already determined can be specified from the content of notification in the third notification means The game machine is characterized in that execution of the second notification control is restricted when the number of remaining fluctuation games is larger than the remaining number of times .