JP6632155B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display, and a game is performed according to a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. Gaming machine for giving a privilege to a player.

  The slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, includes a main control unit for controlling a game, and a sub-control unit for controlling an effect. The sub-control unit controls a peripheral device for the effect, and a main control unit. Is generally distributed to the sub-control units. In this type of slot machine, a period called an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) in which the number of medals possessed by a player is not reduced or increased is set. A device having a function of generating the signal (hereinafter referred to as an "AT device") is provided.

  In the AT machine, a specific combination in which an advantageous payout is obtained if the pressing order of the stop switch is correct is set, and if the specific combination is won during the AT period, a pressing order in which an advantageous payout is obtained in the liquid crystal display or the like is obtained. Information that can specify the pressing order) is notified. In this case, the specific combination is generally composed of simultaneous winning combinations of a plurality of combinations with different payouts when winning. In addition, the winning lottery is performed in the main control unit, and information on the winning combination and the advantageous pressing order is transmitted to the sub control unit. In the sub-control unit, based on the received lottery result and the information on the advantageous pushing order, when a particular winning combination is won during the AT period, for example, a peripheral device for staging such as a liquid crystal display is controlled and the advantageous pushing is performed. Perform an effect that informs the order. In this type of AT machine, when a particular combination is won, regardless of whether the period is the AT period or not, the information regarding the winning combination and the advantageous pushing order is transmitted to the sub control unit, and only when the period is the AT period. In some cases, the sub-control unit is configured to notify an advantageous pressing order. In this case, if the transmission signal from the main control unit to the sub-control unit is illegally acquired, a problem may occur in which the pressing order that is advantageous even during the AT period is not known. Therefore, conventionally, there has been proposed a gaming machine which can transmit information about an advantageous pressing order to the sub-control unit only during the AT period, and can prevent such illegality (for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, as another example of notifying the advantageous information, for example, a gaming machine described in Non-Patent Document 1 has been proposed. This gaming machine shifts to a gaming state (RT high-accuracy state) in which the winning probability of a re-gaming combination is set higher than a normal gaming state after a bonus game, and when a special combination is won in the RT high-accuracy state. When the stop switch is operated in a specific operation mode (advantageous operation mode), the duration of the RT high-accuracy state is added. Further, in the RT high-accuracy state, information which can specify the specific operation mode when the special combination is won is notified.

Patent No. 612524 (paragraphs 0163 and 0164, FIGS. 19 and 20 and others) "Pachislot Winning Book", Tatsumi Publishing Co., Ltd., July 1, 2009, Vol. 11, No. 7, (vol. 123), p. 74-77

  The highly accurate RT state described in Non-Patent Document 1 can be treated as an advantageous section described in Patent Document 1. Further, in the configuration in which such an advantageous section is provided, when the bonus game or the highly accurate RT state (the advantageous section) continues continuously, it is appropriate to prevent the continuation of the excessively advantageous state. Therefore, for example, when the advantageous section continues for a predetermined number of times, as described in Patent Literature 1, it may be considered that the subsequent section is set as a non-advantageous section so as not to notify the operation mode of the advantageous stop switch. Can be However, in the gaming machine described in Non-Patent Document 1, even if the information on the advantageous operation mode is not transmitted in the non-advantaged section, if the information on the type of the winning combination is illegally acquired, the gaming machine may be in the non-advantaged section. Also, a game to be operated in an advantageous operation mode is found. Then, if the stop switch is operated in an advantageous operation mode for the game, an additional RT high-precision state can be obtained. Therefore, when a game to be operated in such an advantageous operation mode is found, the unauthorized player can It is possible to play an advantageous game as compared with a normal player.

  Further, the RT high-accuracy state is advantageous in itself because the consumption of medals is suppressed more than usual, and can be treated as an advantageous section. Here, in the highly accurate RT state, when the stop switch is operated in a predetermined operation mode (advantageous operation mode) at the time of winning the falling hand, it becomes a specific stop symbol combination, and the transition to the normal game state can be avoided. In the aspect, it is assumed that the game characteristics are such that the game is shifted to the normal game state as another stop symbol combination. Further, until a predetermined condition is satisfied in the RT high-accuracy state, information that can specify that a fall can be avoided when a specific stop symbol combination is achieved at the time of winning the fall combination is notified by a liquid crystal display or a sound (notification effect), After the predetermined condition is satisfied, the notification effect is not performed. Even if the information about the advantageous operation mode is not transmitted after the predetermined condition is satisfied as in the gaming machine described in Non-Patent Document 1 in this game characteristic, if the information about the type of the winning combination is illegally acquired, The game to be operated in an advantageous operation mode is determined. Then, if the stop switch is operated in an advantageous operation mode for the game, the transition to the normal game state can be avoided, so that when the game to be operated in such an advantageous operation mode is found, the unauthorized player can use the normal operation mode. It is possible to play an advantageous game as compared with a player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to prevent a gaming machine in which an advantageous operation mode of a stop switch is notified from playing an advantageous game due to an illegal act.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns. A main control means for controlling the progress of a game, and information transmitted from the main control means, in a gaming machine which provides a player with a privilege according to a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. Sub-control means for controlling the effect in accordance with the progress of the game based on the, and effect effecting means for effecting an effect based on the sub-control means, the main control means has been won one of a plurality of roles By performing a lottery to determine whether or not, and by setting one gaming state from a plurality of gaming states, it is possible to control the transition between gaming states, the sub-control means, It is possible to receive information on the result of the lottery and control the effect of the effect execution means based on the received information on the result of the lottery result, wherein the plurality of game states are a predetermined game state and a predetermined game state. And an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player, wherein the plurality of winning roles are the roles to be subjected to the role lottery in both the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, and in the advantageous gaming state, At the time of winning, when the stop operation means is operated in a specific operation mode, the variable display row is stopped in a specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained. the specific role of the variable display column is moved to the predetermined game state stopped at different symbol combinations and the particular symbol combination, if the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode when winning a predetermined stop symbols union Next, the there is a predetermined combination of the different other stop symbol combinations predetermined operation mode in not operated and said predetermined stop symbols combination, the sub-control means as a control of the presentation execution section in the preferred gaming state Until a predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, a notification effect can be executed that notifies information that can be specified to be able to avoid shifting to the predetermined game state when operated in the specific operation mode when the specific combination is won. Wherein the advantageous gaming state includes a first advantageous gaming state as an initial state, and a second advantageous gaming state to which a transition is made when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied during the first advantageous gaming state, and Regardless of whether the game is in the first advantageous game state or the second advantageous game state, if the game is continued for a predetermined period, the game mode shifts to the predetermined game state, and the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied. In the first advantageous gaming state, when the other stop symbol combination is established, an index based on the establishment is accumulated, and the accumulated value exceeds a predetermined value. At least, after the transition to the advantageous gaming state, until the notification end condition is satisfied, information corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted as information relating to the winning combination lottery result, and after the notification end condition is satisfied, at least the The sub-control means does not transmit the information on the result of the lottery result until shifting to the predetermined gaming state, and operates in the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined winning combination is won in the first advantageous gaming state. By controlling the effect execution means to execute an effect to notify information that can specify that the predetermined notification end condition can be avoided, the duration of the advantageous gaming state Upon reaching the predetermined period of time according to the transition to the predetermined gaming state, the accumulated value, if the predetermined values, it has been extendable configured by a specific time period the duration of the advantageous gaming state It is characterized by.

According to this configuration, after the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied in the advantageous gaming state, the information on the type of the winning combination is not transmitted to the sub control means. With this configuration, even if the information transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit is illegally acquired, a game in which the stop operation unit should be operated in the specific operation mode is not determined. Therefore, the information transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means can be illegally acquired, thereby preventing a fraudulent act of playing a game more advantageous than a normal player. In addition, in the advantageous gaming state, a first advantageous gaming state in which an effect capable of avoiding a transition to the predetermined gaming state when the specific combination is won is performed, and a transition to the predetermined gaming state even when the specific combination is won is avoided. In the case where the second advantageous game state in which a possible effect is not performed is provided, if the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode when the predetermined combination is won in the first advantageous game state, the second operation state is continued until the predetermined period is continued. (1) A game property in which the advantageous gaming state can be maintained can be created. In addition, when the accumulated value can be maintained at the predetermined value when the advantageous game state reaches a predetermined period for shifting to the predetermined game state, the advantageous game state is extended only for a specific period, so that the interest of the player can be improved. Can be improved. Until the cumulative value of the index reaches the predetermined value, it is possible to prevent the capture operation of operating the stop operation means in a predetermined operation mode in a predetermined stop symbol combination.
Further, another gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns. In a gaming machine for giving a privilege to a player according to a symbol combination when the variable display row is stopped, a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control means. Sub-control means for controlling the effect according to the, and effect execution means for performing an effect based on the sub-control means, the main control means determines whether or not any of a plurality of roles has been won By performing a lottery to be performed and by setting one gaming state from among a plurality of gaming states, it is possible to control the transition between gaming states, and the sub-control means relates to a result of the role lottery. Information, and the effect of the effect execution means can be controlled based on the received information on the winning combination lottery result, wherein the plurality of game states are a predetermined game state and are more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game state. Advantageous game state, and among the plurality of roles, a role to be a target of the role lottery in both the predetermined game state and the advantageous game state, when the winning in the advantageous game state When the stop operation means is operated in a specific operation mode, the variable display row is stopped in a specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained. However, when the variable display row is not operated in the specific operation mode, the variable display row is displayed. A specific combination which stops at a symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination and shifts to the predetermined game state, and a predetermined stop symbol combination when the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode at the time of winning, and the predetermined operation is performed. There is a predetermined combination that becomes another stop symbol combination different from the predetermined stop symbol combination when not operated in the mode, and the sub-control unit controls the effect execution unit in the advantageous game state to terminate a predetermined notification. Until the condition is satisfied, when the player wins the specific combination, a notification effect for notifying information that can be specified to be able to avoid shifting to the predetermined game state by operating in the specific operation mode is configured to be executable, and The advantageous game state includes a first advantageous game state as an initial state, and a second advantageous game state to which a transition is made when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied during the first advantageous game state, and the first advantageous game state is provided. Regardless of whether the game state is in the game state or the second advantageous game state, if the game is continued for a predetermined period, the state shifts to the predetermined game state, and the predetermined notification end condition is the first advantageous game state. In the technique state, when the other stop symbol combination is established, an index based on the establishment is accumulated, and in a state where the accumulated value reaches a predetermined value, the other stop symbol combination is established. The main control means transmits information corresponding to the winning combination as information on the winning combination lottery at least until the notification end condition is satisfied after transition to the advantageous game state, and the notification end condition is After the establishment, at least until the transition to the predetermined gaming state, does not transmit information on the winning combination lottery result, the sub-control means, when the predetermined winning combination in the first advantageous gaming state, By operating in the predetermined operation mode, the effect execution means is controlled to execute an effect that notifies information that can specify that the predetermined notification end condition can be avoided. When the duration of the advantageous gaming state reaches the predetermined period relating to the transition to the predetermined gaming state, if the accumulated value is the predetermined value, the duration of the advantageous gaming state is reduced to a specific period. It is characterized by being configured to be extendable. According to this configuration, after the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied in the advantageous gaming state, the information on the type of the winning combination is not transmitted to the sub control means. With this configuration, even if the information transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit is illegally acquired, a game in which the stop operation unit should be operated in the specific operation mode is not determined. Therefore, the information transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means can be illegally acquired, thereby preventing a fraudulent act of playing a game more advantageous than a normal player. In addition, in the advantageous gaming state, a first advantageous gaming state in which an effect capable of avoiding a transition to the predetermined gaming state when the specific combination is won is performed, and a transition to the predetermined gaming state even when the specific combination is won is avoided. In the case where the second advantageous game state in which a possible effect is not performed is provided, if the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode when the predetermined combination is won in the first advantageous game state, the second operation state is continued until the predetermined period is continued. (1) A game property in which the advantageous gaming state can be maintained can be created. In addition, when the accumulated value can be maintained at the predetermined value when the advantageous game state reaches a predetermined period for shifting to the predetermined game state, the advantageous game state is extended only for a specific period, so that the interest of the player can be improved. Can be improved. Until the cumulative value of the index reaches the predetermined value, it is possible to prevent the capture operation of operating the stop operation means in a predetermined operation mode in a predetermined stop symbol combination.

Further, another gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns. In a gaming machine for giving a privilege to a player according to a symbol combination when the variable display row is stopped, a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control means. Sub-control means for controlling the effect according to the, and effect execution means for performing an effect based on the sub-control means, the main control means determines whether or not any of a plurality of roles has been won By performing a lottery to be performed and by setting one gaming state from among a plurality of gaming states, it is possible to control the transition between the gaming states, and the sub-control means includes information on a result of the role lottery. It is possible to receive and control the effect of the effect execution means based on the received information on the winning combination lottery result, wherein the plurality of game states are a predetermined game state and an advantageous effect that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game state. A gaming state, wherein, among the plurality of roles, the role is a target of the role lottery in both the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, when the winning in the advantageous gaming state, When the stop operation means is operated in the specific operation mode, the variable display row is stopped in the specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained, but when not operated in the specific operation mode, the variable display row is the specific display mode. a specific role to shift to the predetermined game state stopped at the symbol combination different symbol combination, if the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode when winning becomes a predetermined stop symbols combination, the predetermined operation state In there is an operation which are not a predetermined combination to be different from the stop symbol combination is the predetermined stop symbols combination, the sub-control means as a control of the presentation execution section in the preferred gaming state, a predetermined notification end condition There until satisfied, when the winning in the specific combination, are configured to be able to execute notification effect of notifying the specific information capable can be avoided to operate the shift to a predetermined game state in the specific operation mode, the advantageous The game state includes a first advantageous game state as an initial state, and a second advantageous game state to which a transition is made when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied during the first advantageous game state, and wherein the first advantageous game state is provided. Regardless of whether the state is in the state or the second advantageous game state, the state shifts to the predetermined game state after continuing for a predetermined period, and the predetermined notification end condition is the first advantageous game state. In the state, when the other stop symbol combination is established, an index based on the establishment is accumulated, the accumulated value exceeds a predetermined value, and the main control means shifts at least to the advantageous game state. After that, until the notification end condition is satisfied, information corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted as information relating to the winning combination lottery result, and after the notification end condition is satisfied, at least until the transition to the predetermined game state. During the period, regardless of whether the specific combination has been won or a non-specific combination, the common information that cannot specify the type of the winning combination that is not information corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted, and the sub-control unit (1) When the player wins the predetermined combination in the advantageous gaming state, an effect of notifying that the predetermined notification end condition can be avoided by operating in the predetermined operation mode is performed. Controlling the effect execution means as described above, and when the duration of the advantageous gaming state reaches the predetermined period relating to the transition to the predetermined gaming state, when the accumulated value is the predetermined value, It is characterized in that the duration of the advantageous game state can be extended by a specific period .

According to this configuration, after the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied in the advantageous gaming state, common information that is not information corresponding to the winning combination and cannot specify the type of the winning combination is transmitted. With this configuration, even if the information transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit is illegally acquired, a game in which the stop operation unit should be operated in the specific operation mode is not determined. Therefore, it is possible to prevent information illegally transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means to obtain illegal information and to perform a game more advantageous than a normal player. In addition, in the advantageous gaming state, a first advantageous gaming state in which an effect capable of avoiding a transition to the predetermined gaming state when the specific combination is won is performed, and a transition to the predetermined gaming state even when the specific combination is won is avoided. In the case where the second advantageous game state in which a possible effect is not performed is provided, if the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode when the predetermined combination is won in the first advantageous game state, the second operation state is continued until the predetermined period is continued. (1) A game property in which the advantageous gaming state can be maintained can be created. In addition, when the accumulated value can be maintained at the predetermined value when the advantageous game state reaches a predetermined period for shifting to the predetermined game state, the advantageous game state is extended only for a specific period, so that the interest of the player can be improved. Can be improved. Until the cumulative value of the index reaches the predetermined value, it is possible to prevent the capture operation of operating the stop operation means in a predetermined operation mode in a predetermined stop symbol combination. Further, another gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns. In a gaming machine for giving a privilege to a player according to a symbol combination when the variable display row is stopped, a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control means. Sub-control means for controlling the effect according to the, and effect execution means for performing an effect based on the sub-control means, the main control means determines whether or not any of a plurality of roles has been won By performing a lottery to be performed and by setting one gaming state from among a plurality of gaming states, it is possible to control the transition between the gaming states, and the sub-control means includes information on a result of the role lottery. It is possible to receive and control the effect of the effect execution means based on the received information on the winning combination lottery result, wherein the plurality of game states are a predetermined game state and an advantageous effect that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game state. A gaming state, wherein, among the plurality of roles, the role is a target of the role lottery in both the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, when the winning in the advantageous gaming state, When the stop operation means is operated in the specific operation mode, the variable display row is stopped in the specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained, but when not operated in the specific operation mode, the variable display row is the specific display mode. A specific combination that stops at a symbol combination different from the symbol combination and shifts to the predetermined game state, and a predetermined stop symbol combination when the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode at the time of winning, the predetermined operation state There is a predetermined combination which becomes another stop symbol combination different from the predetermined stop symbol combination when not operated in the above, the sub-control means, as the control of the effect execution means in the advantageous game state, a predetermined notification end condition Until is established, when the player wins the specific combination, it is configured to be able to execute a notification effect that notifies information that can be specified to be able to avoid shifting to the predetermined game state by operating in the specific operation mode, The game state includes a first advantageous game state as an initial state, and a second advantageous game state to which a transition is made when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied during the first advantageous game state, and wherein the first advantageous game state is provided. Regardless of whether the state is in the state or the second advantageous game state, the state shifts to the predetermined game state after continuing for a predetermined period, and the predetermined notification end condition is the first advantageous game state. In the state, when the other stop symbol combination is established, an index based on the establishment is accumulated, and in a state where the accumulated value reaches a predetermined value, the other stop symbol combination is established. The main control means transmits information corresponding to a winning combination as information on the winning combination lottery at least until the notification end condition is satisfied after the main game mode is shifted to the advantageous game state, and the notification end condition is satisfied. After that, at least until the transition to the predetermined gaming state, it is impossible to specify the type of the winning combination that is not information corresponding to the winning combination, regardless of whether the specific combination has been won or a non-specific combination. By transmitting common information, the sub-control means operates in the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined combination is won in the first advantageous gaming state, thereby avoiding establishment of the predetermined notification end condition. Controlling the effect execution means to execute an effect that informs that information that can be specified, when the duration of the advantageous game state reaches the predetermined period related to the transition to the predetermined game state, When the accumulated value is the predetermined value, the duration of the advantageous gaming state can be extended by a specific period. According to this configuration, after the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied in the advantageous gaming state, common information that is not information corresponding to the winning combination and cannot specify the type of the winning combination is transmitted. With this configuration, even if the information transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit is illegally acquired, a game in which the stop operation unit should be operated in the specific operation mode is not determined. Therefore, it is possible to prevent information illegally transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means to obtain illegal information and to perform a game more advantageous than a normal player. In addition, in the advantageous gaming state, a first advantageous gaming state in which an effect capable of avoiding a transition to the predetermined gaming state when the specific combination is won is performed, and a transition to the predetermined gaming state even when the specific combination is won is avoided. In the case where the second advantageous game state in which a possible effect is not performed is provided, if the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode when the predetermined combination is won in the first advantageous game state, the second operation state is continued until the predetermined period is continued. (1) A game property in which the advantageous gaming state can be maintained can be created. In addition, when the accumulated value can be maintained at the predetermined value when the advantageous game state reaches a predetermined period for shifting to the predetermined game state, the advantageous game state is extended only for a specific period, so that the interest of the player can be improved. Can be improved. Until the cumulative value of the index reaches the predetermined value, it is possible to prevent the capture operation of operating the stop operation means in a predetermined operation mode in a predetermined stop symbol combination.

1 is a perspective view of a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the symbol arrangement of each reel. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine of FIG. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions of a main control board and a sub control board in FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a game of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a diagram showing the relationship between the role name and the symbol combination for winning and the payout (payout number) when winning. It is a figure showing the relationship between a winning combination group and a winning composition. It is a figure for explaining the timing of transmission / non-transmission of the information of the role lottery result. It is a figure for explaining the timing of transmission / non-transmission of the information of the role lottery result. It is a figure which shows the modification of a transmission group type.

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

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

  The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by a front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and an operation plate 7 is disposed at a position substantially at the center of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is provided above the operation plate 7. The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long rectangular display window 11. Inside the display window 11, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged. As shown in FIG. 2, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of types of symbols (in this embodiment, "red 7," "blue 7," "BAR," "cherry," and "watermelon." , "Bell", "Replay 1", "Replay 2", "Blank 1", and "Blank 2") are provided in a predetermined arrangement, respectively.

  In addition, frame numbers from 0 to 20 are sequentially assigned to each symbol. In this case, for example, reel tapes on which symbols from frame numbers 0 to 20 are printed are attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 20, 19,..., 0, 20,. From the display window 11, when the rotation of each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped, the symbol is set to look at a total of three symbols, one each in the upper, middle, and lower rows. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In this embodiment, two medals are required to perform one game in the bonus gaming state, and three medals are required to perform one game in the other general gaming states. I have. Then, as a winning line in the display window 11 used for a winning determination in the general gaming state, a symbol combination (upper line) of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and a middle line of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Symbol combination (middle line), lower symbol combination of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R (lower line), lower reel left 13L, middle reel of middle reel 13M, upper symbol combination of right reel 13R (upward line) There are five symbol combinations (lower right line) in the upper row of the left reel 13L, the middle row of the middle reel 13M, and the lower row of the right reel 13R. Further, as a winning line in the display window 11 used for the winning determination in the bonus game state, a symbol combination of an upper stage of the left reel 13L, a middle stage of the middle reel 13M, a middle stage of the right reel 13R, a lower stage of the left reel 13L, and a middle reel Two lines of the symbol combination of the middle of 13M and the middle of the right reel 13R are set.

  Reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R (see FIG. 3) each including a stepping motor are connected to each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R can be driven to rotate independently. Have been. A display unit (corresponding to “display unit” of the present invention) of the slot machine 1 is constituted by a reel unit (not shown) constituted by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R and each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R. Have been.

  Further, the operation plate 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored therein, and instructing the insertion of the maximum number of medals per game (game) from the credit medals. A maximum bet switch 17, a lever-shaped start switch 19 for rotating each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R to start variable display of each symbol, and left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R (corresponding to "stop operation means" of the present invention) for stopping the rotation of each symbol and stopping the variable display of each symbol, and paying out a credit medal. Switch 23 and a medal slot 25 are provided. In this embodiment, the number of medal insertions (specified number) required for one game is set to three in the normal gaming state (RT0 to RT2) and two in the bonus gaming states RBB and CBB. Further, a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R correspond to the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is provided.

  In addition, at the approximate center of the upper part of the front panel 9, an animation is displayed to notify a player of a winning or a prize, and to give an effect of notifying an operation mode of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Liquid crystal display 27 is provided. Immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided, and on the left and right of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, speakers 31L for performing effects such as music and voice. , 31R are provided. A central lamp portion 33M is provided on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are provided on the left and right sides, respectively. A light source such as a light-emitting diode is provided in each of the lamp units 33M, 33L, and 33R. These ramps 33M, 33L, 33R are integrally formed and constitute an upper ramp 33 for performing an effect such as notifying a player of winning or winning.

  A lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation plate 7. On the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, a lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged, for example, in two rows. 37L and 37R are provided. Below the lower panel 35, there are provided a medal payout port 39 for medals and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout port 39. Further, in the lower right corner of the front panel 9, a figure (not shown) indicating the position of the pay line with respect to the three reels is drawn.

  At the lower left corner of the front panel 9, a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is provided. The credit indicator 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and is capable of displaying a 2-digit stored number (50 at maximum).

  Below the credit indicator 45, a payout indicator 46 for displaying the number of paid-out medals at the time of winning is provided. The payout display 46 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs, like the credit display 45. The payout display 46 is also used for displaying error information.

  A bet lamp 58 for indicating the number of inserted medals is provided on the left of the credit indicator 45 and the payout indicator 46, and the bet lamp 58 includes three bet lamps. Further, below the bet lamp unit 58, a re-game display lamp 59 for indicating a re-game is provided.

  Further, below the display window 11 of the front panel 9, information on the control of the main control board 63, such as the order in which the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R are operated, and the result of winning lottery, are notified. A notification display 60 for (display) is provided.

  In addition, a support frame that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to a rear wall in the housing 3. Below the support frame in the housing 3, a hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for discharging medals to the medal payout port 39 is provided. On the back side near the medal slot 25, a medal selector 48 (see FIG. 3) that determines whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is legitimate and guides only the legitimate medal to the hopper unit 43. ) Are arranged. On the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to a left side wall in the housing 3. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power ON and OFF, and a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) comprising a key cylinder for setting change processing. Is provided with a reset switch 52 (see FIG. 3) used for switching the set values of the above. Note that the reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs and displaying the allowable state stay ratio.

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

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

  The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R detect the rotational positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, respectively, and are provided, for example, on the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, respectively. When the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected for each rotation and a detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of the frame number 20 is located in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. .

  The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43, and pays out medals toward the medal payout exit 39 by driving the hopper motor 57.

  The advantageous state notification lamp 80 is for notifying that the state of the slot machine 1 is in an advantageous section, and is formed of, for example, an LED lamp. In this embodiment, when the bonus combination "RBB" is won, the advantageous state notification lamp 80 is turned on, and after the bonus gaming state (RBB) ends, the winning combination is switched to the normal RT (RT0) via the advantageous RT (RT1). The light is turned off when a predetermined light-off condition is satisfied, such as when the group NRP1 is won.

  The slot machine 1 has a main control board 63 (corresponding to “main control means” of the present invention) on which a main CPU 61 for controlling the progress of the game is mounted, and information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub-control board 73 (corresponding to "sub-control means" of the present invention) on which a sub-CPU 71 for controlling an effect in accordance with the progress of the game is provided separately, and the main control board 63 On the other hand, various data are transmitted in one direction. The main control board 63 is tightly sealed in the board case so as to prevent unauthorized access from the outside. In addition, various measures have been taken on the board case so that the unauthorized release can be visually recognized with certainty.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61 and temporarily stores data relating to a game such as a game state of the slot machine 1. , The RAM 65 is used as a storage area for the determination result storage area 651, the advantageous state game number counter 652, the CRT flag storage area 653, the BE1 winning number counter 654, the advantageous RT continuous game number counter 655, and the advantageous state flag storage area 656. It is formed. As shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and is a preset lottery table 671, a stop table 672, and a CRT lottery table 673 which are preset data shown in FIG. A program for the slot machine 1 (program for a gaming machine) including the same is stored.

  The main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing relating to the progress of the game. The main CPU 61 stores data relating to the result of the role lottery in the role lottery process performed by the role lottery means 103, which will be described later, and data relating to the operation of operating devices operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. Various data are transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in a predetermined command format.

  The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data, and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 transmits various data regarding the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61 (in the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103). The program stored in the memory 75 is executed based on the role lottery result, based on whether or not operating devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19, etc., have been operated, and the game is related to the game for the player. Decide the content of the production. Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined effect. I do.

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

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls a game of the slot machine 1 in one of a plurality of preset game states. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 executes a general game in a general game state (normal RT (RT0), advantageous RT (RT1), inside bonus (RT2)), The bonus game is executed in the bonus game state (RBB, CBB) which is shifted by winning the bonus combinations “RBB” and “CBB”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determination means 100a and a game state setting means 100b.

(1-1) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determining means 100a determines an operation mode of the player with respect to the slot machine 1. Specifically, the player operates various switches provided in the slot machine 1, such as the bet switches 15, 17, the start switch 19, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the player enters the medal slot 25. Various operation modes of the player on the slot machine 1, such as a mode of a medal insertion operation by the player, are determined.

(1-2) Game state setting means 100b
The game state setting means 100b determines the result of the combination lottery processing by the combination lottery means 103, the determination result of the symbol combination on the activated line (5 regular lines, the bonus game state: 2 lines) by the symbol determination section 109, and the like. Based on this, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set to one of a plurality of preset gaming states.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, as the gaming state, the normal RT (RT0) and the advantageous RT (RT) in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is set higher than the normal RT (RT0). (RT1), the winning probability of the normal RT (RT0) and the replaying role are set to be the same, but the inside of the bonus (RT2) in which the winning bonus role is carried over, and the normal gaming state (RT0 to RT2), respectively. There are advantageous bonus game state RBB and bonus game state CBB in which the number of medals increases more. Here, the normal RT (RT0) is a gaming state in which a transition is made when there is a setting change described later. In this embodiment, after the bonus game states RBB and CBB are completed, the system shifts to the advantageous RT (RT1). In the advantageous RT (RT1), the winning probability of the replaying combination is set higher than that of the normal RT (RT0), and the medal is hardly reduced.

  In addition, the advantageous RT (RT1) is one of winning a fall replay (“DRP1” to “DRP6”), winning a single role (“SP”), or reaching a 100-game duration. To shift to normal RT (RT0). Therefore, in this embodiment, a CRT (Challenge Replay Time) lottery is performed at the time of winning the bonus game state RBB at the normal RT (RT0) in the non-advantaged section, and if the lottery is won, after the bonus game state RBB ends. In the transitional advantageous RT (RT1), a notification effect capable of delaying the transition to the normal RT (RT0) is performed, and in the other advantageous RT (RT1), the transition is made after the end of the bonus game states RBB and CBB. This kind of notification effect is not performed. In the notification effect, when the winning value group “BE” is won in a state where the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 described later is “5”, the effect of notifying that the winning of “BE_1” is to be avoided (navigator) End avoidance effect), and the fall replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”) associated with the transition to the normal RT (RT0) when the winning combination group “DRP1” to “DRP3” is won in the advantageous RT (RT1) When the winning combination group "SP" is won and the winning combination of one piece ("SP") is avoided, a transition to normal RT (RT0) is made. This is an effect that informs that it is possible to avoid a fall (a fall avoidance effect).

  In addition, even if the advantageous RT (RT1) shifts in accordance with the winning of the CRT lottery, when the bell ("BE_1") has won six times, the fall avoidance effect is finished. The bell ("BE_1") is a constituent of the winning combination group "BE", and can be made to win another constituent (bell "BE_2") by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. (Avoidance of winning in Bell ("BE_1")). In the advantageous RT (RT1) shifted according to the winning of the CRT lottery, until the bell (“BE_1”) wins five times (cumulative winning number), the bell (“BE_1”) is operated by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. An avoidance effect (navigation end avoidance effect) notifying that the winning in "BE_1") can be avoided is not performed, but if the bell ("BE_1") wins five times, the winning is achieved. When the role group “BE” is won, a navigation end avoidance effect is performed. Therefore, when the winning combination group "BE" is performed with the bell ("BE_1") winning number of five times, the bell ("BE_1") winning can be avoided based on the navigation end avoidance effect. If the winning of the bell ("BE_1") can be avoided in a state where the winning of the bell ("BE_1") is five times, the falling avoidance effect is continued, so that the advantageous RT (RT1) is continued up to the longest 100 games. Will be easier.

  As described above, when the CRT lottery is won, the stay period of the advantageous RT (RT1), which shifts after the end of the bonus game state RBB, can be lengthened, so that the decrease of the possessed medals during the advantageous RT (RT1) is suppressed. In addition, the next bonus (the winning combination group including the bonus combinations “RBB” and “CBB”) can be aimed at. Hereinafter, the transition of the gaming state will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when a winning combination group (see FIG. 7) including the bonus combination “RBB” is won by the normal RT (RT0) and the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the game, the gaming state setting means 100b Sets the gaming state to the bonus gaming state RBB, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state RBB. Further, the game state setting means 100b controls the lighting of the advantageous state notification lamp 80 when setting the game state to the bonus game state RBB.

  In addition, when the winning combination group including the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) (see FIG. 7) and the bonus combination “RBB” is not won in the game, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the game state The state is set to inside the bonus (RT2), and the gaming state shifts to inside the bonus. When the player wins the bonus role “RBB” carried over during the inside of the bonus (RT2), the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the bonus gaming state RBB, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state RBB. When setting the gaming state to the bonus gaming state RBB, the gaming state setting means 100b turns on the advantageous state notification lamp 80.

  When 193 medals are paid out in the bonus gaming state RBB, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the advantageous RT (RT1), and shifts the gaming state to the advantageous RT (RT1). The payout of 193 medals, which is the condition for ending the bonus game state RBB, is an example and can be changed as appropriate.

  In the advantageous RT (RT1), one of the winnings in the fall replay (“DRP1” to “DRP6”), the winning of the single-piece combination (“SP”), or the reaching of 100 games with a duration of 100 games When the end condition is satisfied, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to normal RT (RT0) and shifts the gaming state to normal RT (RT0).

  Also, when the winning combination group “NRP1” is won in the normal RT (RT0), if the advantageous state flag stored in the advantageous state flag storage area 656 is set to ON, the gaming state setting means 100b , Set the advantageous state flag to OFF. As a result, the transition from the advantageous section to the non- advantageous section is made.

  When a winning combination group (see FIG. 7) including the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) in the non-advantaged section and the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the game, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the game state The state is set to the bonus gaming state CBB, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state CBB. Note that, unlike the case of the bonus game state RBB, the game state setting means 100b does not perform the lighting control of the advantageous state notification lamp 80 when setting the game state to the bonus game state CBB (non- advantageous section maintenance).

  If the winning combination group including the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) of the non-advantaged section (see FIG. 7) and the bonus combination “CBB” is not won in the game, the gaming state setting means 100b The game state is set to inside the bonus (RT2), and the game state shifts to inside the bonus. When the player wins the bonus combination “CBB” carried over inside the bonus (RT2), the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the bonus gaming state CBB, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state CBB. Note that, unlike the case of the bonus game state RBB, the game state setting means 100b does not perform the lighting control of the advantageous state notification lamp 80 when setting the game state to the bonus game state CBB.

  When 65 medals are paid out in the bonus gaming state CBB, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the advantageous RT (RT1) and shifts the gaming state to the advantageous RT (RT1). The payout of 65 medals, which is the condition for ending the bonus game state CBB, is an example and can be changed as appropriate.

  In the case where (a) the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) in which the flag during CRT is set to OFF, (b) the inside of the bonus (RT2) in which the flag during CRT is set to OFF (C) If the bonus role "RBB" is won at the advantageous RT (RT1) in which the flag during CRT is set to OFF, the CRT lottery means 111 (Challenge replay time) Lottery is performed. In this embodiment, CRT lottery is won with a probability of 103/256 = 40.23% for each setting (setting 1 to setting 6). When the CRT lottery is won, the CRT lottery means 111 sets the CRT flag stored in the CRT flag storage area 653 to ON. Also, when the winning combination group “NRP1” is won in the normal RT (RT0), when the advantageous state flag is set from ON to OFF, and when the CRT flag is set to ON, the gaming state setting means 100b is Then, the CRT flag is set to OFF together with the advantageous state flag.

  In the advantageous RT (RT1) in which the advantageous state flag is set to ON and the CRT flag is set to ON, that is, in the advantageous RT (RT1) in which the CRT lottery has been won, the bell ("BE_1") is won. Until the number of times reaches six, the winning order group “DRP1” to “DRP3” at the time of winning the normal replay (“NRP_1” to “NRP_8”), the pressing order for winning, and the winning role group “SP” When the player wins, information indicating that the player has won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like (a fall avoidance effect). In addition, from the time when the number of wins of the bell (“BE_1”) becomes five to six times, when the winning combination group “BE” is won, the bell (“BE_1”) is operated by the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. An effect (navigation end avoidance effect) notifying that winning of "BE_1") can be avoided is performed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. Note that when the advantage state flag is set to ON and the CRT flag is set to ON and a bell ("BE_1") is won, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the BE1 winning number counter 654 to Add +1 to the count value. Further, when setting the gaming state from the advantageous RT (RT1) to another gaming state, the gaming state setting means 100b clears the BE1 winning number counter 654 and the advantageous RT continuous gaming number counter 655 to zero.

  In addition, until the winning combination group “NRP1” is won with the advantageous RT (RT1) shifted after the bonus gaming state RBB due to the CRT winning and the normal RT (RT0) shifted from the advantageous RT (RT1) and shifted to the non-advantaged section. During the period, if the bonus combination “RBB” or “CBB” is won, the CRT lottery is not performed, but after the bonus game state RBB or CBB is completed, the BE1 winning number counter 654 and the number of advantageous RT continuous games are The counter 655 goes to the advantageous RT (RT1) cleared to zero. That is, the count of the longest continuous game number of the advantageous RT (RT1) is cleared, the BE1 winning number is also cleared, and the navigation end avoidance effect is performed again with the winning number of five times. When the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the advantageous section, the ON state of the advantageous state flag is maintained.

  Here, the advantageous RT (RT1) in the advantageous section corresponds to the “advantageous game state” of the present invention. Further, of the advantageous RT (RT1) shifted to after the bonus game state RBB due to the CRT winning, the state until the fall avoidance effect ends corresponds to the “first advantageous game state” of the present invention, and the fall avoidance effect ends. The state from winning to the falling combination (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”, “SP”) and shifting to the normal RT (RT0) corresponds to the “second advantageous gaming state” of the present invention.

  In addition, when shifting to the advantageous RT (RT1) based on the winning of the CRT lottery, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is set to “6”, and thereafter, each time a bell (“BE_1”) is won, the count is counted. The value may be subtracted by -1. In this case, the navigation end avoidance effect may be started when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 becomes 1, and the fall avoidance effect may be ended when the count value becomes 0. , When a transition is made to the advantageous RT (RT1) based on the winning of the CRT lottery, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is set to “5”, and thereafter, each time a bell (“BE_1”) is won, the count value is set. May be subtracted by -1. In this case, when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 becomes 0, the navigation end avoidance effect is started, and when the count value is 0 and a further bell ("BE_1") is won, the ball falls. The avoidance effect may be ended.

  In addition, until the winning combination group “NRP1” is won with the advantageous RT (RT1) shifted after the bonus gaming state RBB due to the CRT winning and the normal RT (RT0) shifted from the advantageous RT (RT1) and shifted to the non-advantaged section. Even if the player wins the bonus role “RBB” or “CBB”, the BE1 winning number counter 654 and the advantageous RT continuous game number counter 655 are not cleared, and the continuation of the winning of the bonus role is performed. The advantageous RT (RT1) may be restarted.

(1-3) Outline of Game Next, an outline of an example of a game executed in the slot machine 1 (general game state (RT0 to RT2)) will be described.

  The slot machine 1 is configured so that one game (game) is performed by inserting three medals, and the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 transfers three medals to the slot machine 1. When the insertion is detected, the winning lines (5 lines) of the display window 11 become valid. Here, when the start switch 19 is operated, one of the preset lottery lottery results is selected by the lottery process by the role lottery means 103 by a lottery process using random numbers. When the rotation of all of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R starts, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are determined by the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. It is started based on.

  Thereafter, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R accelerate, and the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R become valid, and the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R become valid. When the operation of the left stop switch 21L is detected, the left reel 13L is stopped. When the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected, the center reel 13M is stopped. When the operation of the right stop switch 21R is detected, the right reel 13L is stopped. 13R is stopped. As described above, the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R stops the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, 13R corresponding to each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. At this time, when the predetermined symbol is stopped at a predetermined position on the winning line where the symbol is valid, that is, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed in the display window 11 in a symbol combination related to winning the role. Then, the number of medals according to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the medal payout exit 39. Note that a predetermined profit (privilege) may be given to the player instead of, or together with, the payout of the medal. As the predetermined profit, for example, the same insertion as that of the winning game without shifting to a bonus game state (RBB, CBB) due to winning of a bonus combination described later or inserting a new medal due to winning of a re-gaming combination described later. The number of insertions (the number of bets) and the transition of the game state are automatically set in order to perform the next game by the number (the number of bets).

  As shown in FIG. 6, a bonus combination, a replay combination, and a small combination are set in advance as combination types. The bonus combination is a transition combination to a bonus gaming state. The replaying combination (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a combination that, when a prize is won, allows the next game to be played with the same insertion number (bet number) as the winning game without inserting a new medal. The small winning combination is a winning combination in which a predetermined payout (number of payouts) is obtained when a prize is won.

-Bonus combination Two types of bonus combinations, "RBB" and "CBB", are set. Here, when the symbol combination (red 7-red 7-red 7) relating to "RBB" stops on the winning line, a winning is achieved, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state RBB. Further, when the symbol combination (blue 7-blue 7-BAR) relating to "CBB" stops on the winning line, a winning is achieved, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state CBB. In this embodiment, there is no payout even if each of the bonus combinations "RBB" and "CBB" is won, but a predetermined number of payouts may be provided.

-Replays Normal replays ("NRP_1", "NRP_8") are replays unrelated to the transition of the game state, and the winning groups "NRP1", "NRP2", "DRP1" to "DRP3", "NRP2 + RBB". , "NRP2 + CBB". The fall replays ("DRP_1" to "DRP_6") are replays related to the transition of the gaming state, and are constituents of the winning combination group "promotion replay". In addition, when the symbol combinations related to the winning of the re-game combination are aligned with the winning line, the game can be played under the same conditions as the immediately preceding game without inserting a new medal.

-Small role The small role is set in plural types of "BE_1", "BE_2", "WM", "SP", "CH_1" to "CH_33". Here, the bells ("BE_1", "BE_2") are constituents of the winning combination groups "BE" (corresponding to the "predetermined combination" of the present invention), "ALL", "BE + RBB", and "BE + CBB". When a prize is won in the general game state (RT0 to RT2), seven medals are paid out. Further, when a prize is won in the bonus game states RBB and CBB, eight medals are paid out. Note that “BE_1” is provided as a role that can be an opportunity to end the fall avoidance effect.

  The watermelon (“WM”) is a constituent of each of the winning combination groups “WM”, “ALL”, “WM + RBB”, and “WM + CBB”, and seven medals are paid out when a prize is won regardless of the gaming state. The single role (“SP”) is a small role related to the transition of the gaming state, and is a component of each of the winning combination groups “SP”, “ALL”, “SP + RBB”, and “SP + CBB”. When a prize is won, one medal is paid out regardless of the gaming state. “CH_1” to “CH_33” are constituents of each of the winning combination groups “CH”, “ALL”, “CH + RBB”, and “CH + CBB”, and each of the seven medals when winning in the general gaming state (RT0 to RT2). Is paid out, and when a prize is won in the bonus game states RBB and CBB, eight medals are paid out.

(2) Setting control means 101
4 sets one set value from a plurality of set values (setting 1 to setting 6) having different payout rates. This set value is used to select the role lottery table 671 selected by the table selecting means 102 described later, and one of the set values corresponds to each of the plurality of role lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. It is attached. When the power is turned on (when the power switch 50 is turned on), the setting control means 101 determines whether the change processing start switch 56 is ON or OFF, and when the change processing start switch 56 is ON, the power is turned on. Then, a predetermined setting change process is started. Note that the payout rate is calculated by (total payout number / total input number × 100 [%]. In this embodiment, the payout rate is set to 98% in setting 1 and to 115% in setting 6.

  Here, the winning probability in the lottery in each gaming state is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of set values (here, six types). The lottery table 671 is associated therewith. Then, when the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall in which the slot machine 1 is installed can change the set value. At this time, the reset switch 52 is used, and after the setting change process is started, each time the reset switch 52 is pressed, the set value is increased by one and can be changed. If the reset switch 52 is pressed during the setting 6, the process returns to the setting 1.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 in FIG. 4 includes the game state types (RT0 to RT2, RBB, CBB) controlled by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63, and the setting values (setting 1 to setting 1) set by the setting control means 101. Based on the setting 6), one lottery table is selected from the plurality of role lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. For example, in the normal RT (RT0), the table selecting means 102 selects the role lottery table 671 (the normal RT role lottery table) as the role lottery table according to the set value (setting 1 to setting 6) of the winning probability.

(4) Role lottery means 103
At the timing when the start switch 19 is operated and the game is started, the role lottery means 103 in FIG. 4 determines which of the plurality of winning role groups (see FIG. 7) has been won in the game. The role lottery determined by the lottery value generated based on the start is performed. The role lottery means 103 includes a lottery value generation means 103a and a lottery value determination determination means 103b.

(4-1) Lottery value generation means 103a
The lottery value generating means 103a has a random number generating means constituted by an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit counting the clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal). By extracting the generated random numbers for the lottery at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, a lottery value for the role lottery is generated. Since the random number generating means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a can be treated substantially as a random number. The lottery value generation unit 103a may generate a lottery value using random numbers generated by the random number generation unit, or may generate a lottery value using software random numbers. Further, the lottery value generation unit 103a may generate a lottery value by performing a predetermined operation on the extracted random number value or the generated random number value.

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

  Specifically, the lottery lottery table 671 indicates, for each lottery value within the range generated by the random number generation means, which of the plurality of winning combination groups shown in FIG. 7 is to be won or lost. The correspondence between the lottery value for determination and the winning combination group is set in advance. The lottery value determination determining means 103b refers to the winning combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selecting means 102, and determines which winning combination group the winning value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a is set to, or loses. Is determined to determine which of the plurality of winning combination groups has been won.

  In addition, in the combination lottery table 671, some of the lottery values are set so that a plurality of roles are overlapped to be won, so that the lottery value determination determination unit 103b generates the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a. Are determined, that is, as the result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103, the winning combination group shown in FIG. 7 is configured. In the winning combination group shown in FIG. 7, if the combination is constituted by a plurality of roles (role names), the symbol combinations of all the roles constituting the winning combination group are aligned on the winning line when the internal winning is performed. Is allowed.

  In this embodiment, the winning combination group including the bonus combination "RBB" has the same lottery value at each setting value in each of the game states targeted for the role lottery so that the winning probability is the same at any setting value. Is set. Further, in the winning combination group including the bonus combination “CBB”, the value of the lottery value increases as the higher setting is set so that the higher the setting, the higher the probability of winning in each of the gaming states targeted for the combination lottery. Is set to

  The winning combination groups "BE", "CH", "WM", and "SP" are the same at each setting value so that the winning probability is the same at any setting value in each of the gaming states targeted for the role lottery. A lottery value has been set.

  The winning combination groups “NRP1”, “NRP2”, “DRP1” to “DRP3” are the same for each set value so that the winning probability is the same for each set value in each of the gaming states targeted for the role lottery. A lottery value has been set. In this embodiment, the sum of the lottery values of the winning combination groups “NRP1” and “NRP2” in the normal RT (RT0) is the same as the lottery value of the winning combination group “NRP2” in the inside of the bonus (RT2). Is set to a value. That is, the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning combination group consisting of only the replaying game in the normal RT (RT0) is the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning combination group consisting only of the replaying game in the bonus inside (RT2). The lottery values are set so as to be the same. On the other hand, the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning combination groups “NRP2” and “DRP1” to “DRP3” composed of only the replaying game in the advantageous RT (RT1) is usually only the replaying game in the RT (RT0). Each of the lottery values is set so as to be larger than the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning combination group formed of the winning combinations and the total of the winning probabilities of the winning combination group formed only of the replays in the inside of the bonus (RT2). I have. That is, the advantageous RT (RT1) is in an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is set higher than the normal RT (RT0) or the inside bonus (RT2).

(5) Determination result storage means 104
The determination result storage means 104 of FIG. 4 stores information capable of specifying whether or not a winning combination has been won in the first data area of the determination result storage area 651, as a determination result by the lottery value determination determination means 103b, Information that can specify whether or not the general combination has been won is stored in the second data area of the determination result storage area 651.

  For example, a unique hexadecimal upper rank number is assigned to each bonus combination, and a unique hexadecimal lower rank number is assigned to each general combination (re-game combination, small combination). Then, the determination result storage unit 104 stores, in the determination result storage area 651, the role number assigned to the role (including the case of a loss) constituting the winning combination group, which is the result of the role lottery of the role lottery unit 103. Store in the data area.

(6) Reel rotation control means 105
The reel rotation control means 105 controls the stop of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R using the stop table 672 based on the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R by the player and the result of the role lottery of the role lottery means 103. Is what you do. The reel rotation control means 105 basically causes all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R to change the configuration symbol to a winning line within the drawable range in order to win a winning in the winning combination group determined by the winning lottery means 103. Perform stop control to stop. The allowable number of slip frames (retractable range: usually, a maximum of four frames) is set for each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. May not be aligned, and in such a case, a dropout (non-prize) occurs.

  Each of the winning combination groups “NRP1” and “NRP2” is composed of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay). In this case, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, a symbol related to a winning of any of the constituents is in a range that can be pulled in. Therefore, “ One of NRP_1 to NRP-8 must be won.

  The winning combination group “DRP1” includes “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay) and “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” (falling replay). In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated so that the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the normal replay wins preferentially. . On the other hand, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are not operated so that the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, the reel control is performed so that the fall replay wins preferentially. Normal replay is not missed, so when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, any one of "NRP_1" to "NRP_8" is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In addition, the fall replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”) is performed so that any one of “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The winning symbols of each role are arranged. Therefore, when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 13L, any one of "DRP_1" to "DRP_6" is won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Note that the fall replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”) is a transition from the advantageous RT (RT1) to the normal RT (RT0).

  The winning combination group “DRP2” includes “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay) and “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” (falling replay). In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated so that the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the normal replay wins preferentially. . On the other hand, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are not operated so that the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M, the reel control is performed so that the fall replay wins preferentially. Normal replay is not missed, so when the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M, any one of "NRP_1" to "NRP_8" is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In addition, the fall replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”) is performed so that any one of “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The winning symbols of each role are arranged. Therefore, when the first stop reel is other than the middle reel 13M, any one of "DRP_1" to "DRP_6" is won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Note that the fall replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”) is a transition from the advantageous RT (RT1) to the normal RT (RT0).

  The winning combination group “DRP3” is composed of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay) and “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” (falling replay). In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated such that the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the normal replay wins preferentially. . On the other hand, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are not operated so that the first stop reel becomes the right reel 13R, reel control is performed so that the fall replay wins with priority. Normal replay is not missed, so if the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, any one of "NRP_1" to "NRP_8" is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In addition, the fall replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”) is performed so that any one of “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The winning symbols of each role are arranged. Therefore, when the first stop reel is other than the right reel 13R, any one of "DRP_1" to "DRP_6" is won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Note that the fall replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”) is a transition from the advantageous RT (RT1) to the normal RT (RT0).

  The winning combination group “BE” is composed of “BE_1” to “BE_2” (bell). In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated such that the first stop reel becomes the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, the reel rotation control means 105 gives priority to "BE_2". The reel is controlled. On the other hand, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are not operated so that the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, that is, if the first stop is other than the left reel 13L, “BE_1” has priority. The reels are controlled so as to win the game. In “BE — 1”, a winning symbol is arranged so as to win regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, the player always wins "BE_1". On the other hand, when the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, the priority winning combination is “BE_2”, but the winning symbol of the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R of “BE_2” is both the symbol “Bell”. It is. The symbols "bell" of the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R are arranged at positions where the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R can be drawn into the pay line at any time. Therefore, when the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, the symbol "bell" stops on the winning line of the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R. The winning symbol of the left reel 13L of "BE_2" is the symbol "red 7", but the symbol cannot be drawn on the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, when the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, when the stop switch 21L is operated within a range in which the symbol "Red 7" can be drawn on the winning line with the left reel 13L, "BE_2" is displayed. To win. If the stop switch 21L is not operated within the range in which the symbol "Red 7" can be drawn on the pay line with the left reel 13L, "BE_1" without any missing is always won.

  The winning combination group “CH” is composed of “CH_1” to “CH_33”. The winning symbols on the left reel 13L of “CH_1” to “CH_33” are all “cherry”. The symbol "Cherry" on the left reel 13L is arranged at a position where it cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, the winning combination group “CH” may fail to win due to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

  The winning combination group “WM” is composed of “WM (small combination)”. The winning symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R of "WM (small role)" are all "watermelon" symbols. The symbol “watermelon” on the left reel 13L and the middle reel 13M is located at a position where it cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, the winning combination group “WM” may be missed depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

  In the winning combination group “SP”, one sheet combination (“SP”) is a constituent. The winning symbol of the left reel 13L of “SP” is the symbol “Replay 2”, the winning symbol of the middle reel 13M is the symbol “blank 2”, and the winning symbol of the right reel 13R is the symbol “Cherry”. These symbols are arranged at positions where they cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, the winning combination group “SP” may be missed depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

  In the winning combination group “RBB”, the bonus combination “RBB” is a constituent combination. The winning symbol of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R of "RBB" is a symbol "red 7". These symbols are arranged at positions where they cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, the winning combination group “RBB” may be missed depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

  In the winning combination group “CBB”, the bonus combination “CBB” is a constituent combination. The winning symbol of the left reel 13L of "CBB" is the symbol "blue 7", the winning symbol of the middle reel 13M is the symbol "blue 7", and the winning symbol of the right reel 13R is the symbol "BAR". These symbols are arranged at positions where they cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, the winning combination group “CBB” may be missed depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

  The winning combination group “NRP2 + RBB” is composed of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay) and “RBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the NRP2 (normal replay (“NRP_1” to “NRP_8”)) wins regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In the normal replay, since there is no loss, in the game that is won in the winning combination group “NRP2 + RBB”, one of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In this case, the winning of the bonus combination “RBB” is carried over, and the gaming state shifts to inside the bonus (RT2).

  The winning combination group “NRP2 + CBB” includes “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay) and “CBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the NRP2 (normal replay (“NRP_1” to “NRP_8”)) wins regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In the normal replay, since there is no loss, in the game that is won in the winning combination group “NRP2 + CBB”, any one of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In this case, the winning of the bonus combination "CBB" is carried over, and the gaming state shifts to inside the bonus (RT2).

  The winning combination group “BE + RBB” is composed of “BE_1” to “BE_2” (bell) and “RBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the BE (bell ("BE_1" to "BE_2")) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Since the bell has not been missed, in the game won in the winning combination group "BE + RBB", either "BE_1" or "BE_2" is always won according to the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In this case, the winning of the bonus combination “RBB” is carried over, and the gaming state shifts to inside the bonus (RT2).

  The winning combination group “BE + CBB” is composed of “BE_1” to “BE_2” (bell) and “CBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the BE (bell ("BE_1" to "BE_2")) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Since the bell is not missed, in the game won in the winning combination group “BE + CBB”, either “BE_1” or “BE_2” is always won according to the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In this case, the winning of the bonus combination "CBB" is carried over, and the gaming state shifts to inside the bonus (RT2).

  The winning combination group “CH + RBB” includes “CH_1” to “CH_33” (cherry) and “RBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that CH (cherry (“CH_1” to “CH_33”)) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Cherry (“CH — 1” to “CH — 33”) may be missed. In this case, the reel rotation control unit 105 draws the winning symbol of the bonus role “RBB”, which is the next priority winning role, into the winning line. Perform reel control. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated within a range in which any of the winning symbols of the cherries (“CH_1” to “CH_33”) and the bonus combination “RBB” cannot be drawn, none of the constituent combinations will be won. Missing occurs.

  The winning combination group “CH + CBB” includes “CH_1” to “CH_33” (cherry) and “CBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that CH (cherry (“CH_1” to “CH_33”)) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Cherries (“CH_1” to “CH_33”) may be missed. In this case, the reel rotation control unit 105 draws the winning symbol of the bonus role “CBB”, which is the next priority winning role, into the winning line. Perform reel control. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated within a range in which any of the winning symbols of the cherries ("CH_1" to "CH_33") and the bonus combination "CBB" cannot be drawn, none of the constituent combinations is won. Missing occurs.

  The winning combination group “WM + RBB” is composed of “WM” and “RBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that "WM" wins with priority regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In some cases, "WM" may be missed. In this case, the reel rotation control unit 105 performs reel control so as to draw the winning symbol of the bonus combination "RBB" as the next winning combination into the winning line. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in a range in which neither the winning combination of "WM" nor the bonus combination "RBB" can be drawn, a drop-out that does not win any of the constituent combinations occurs.

  The winning combination group “WM + CBB” is composed of “WM” and “CBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that "WM" wins with priority regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In some cases, "WM" may be missed. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so as to draw the winning symbol of the bonus combination "CBB", which is the next priority winning combination, into the winning line. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated within a range in which neither the winning combination of "WM" nor the bonus combination "CBB" can be drawn in, a drop-out that does not win any of the constituent combinations occurs.

  In the winning combination group “SP + RBB”, “SP” (single copy) and “RBB” are constituents. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the one-sheet winning combination ("SP") wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In some cases, the winning combination ("SP") may be missed. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 controls the reel so as to draw the winning symbol of the next winning combination, the bonus combination "RBB", into the winning line. I do. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated within a range in which neither the winning combination of the single role ("SP") nor the bonus role "RBB" can be drawn in, a failure to win any of the constituent roles may occur. appear.

  The winning combination group “SP + CBB” is composed of “SP” (single-piece combination) and “CBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the one-sheet winning combination ("SP") wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In some cases, a single winning combination (“SP”) may be missed. In this case, the reel rotation control unit 105 controls the reels so as to draw the winning symbol of the bonus winning role “CBB”, which is the next priority winning combination, to the winning line. I do. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated within a range in which neither the winning combination of the one-piece combination ("SP") nor the bonus combination "CBB" can be drawn in, a drop-out that does not win any of the constituent roles may occur. appear.

  The winning combination group “ALL” is a combination in which all the small combinations are constituents and are subjected to the role lottery only in the bonus game state RBB. In this embodiment, reel control is performed so that "BE_1" wins with priority. Since "BE_1" is not missed, basically "BE_1" always wins.

(7) Advantageous state flag setting means 106
In this embodiment, in each of the gaming states (RBB, CBB, RT0 to RT2), a technical intervention role (winning role group "BE") and a fall avoidance role (winning role groups "DRP1" to "DRP3", "SP") ) At the time of winning, an advantageous state (advantage section) in which it is allowed to notify the effect on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like, and a non-advantageous state in which it is not allowed to inform the effect even if the technical intervening role is won ( Non-advantaged section). Here, “notification of that effect” is to notify the type of the winning combination group of the technical intervention role and the operation mode in which the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated to be advantageous.

  The advantageous state flag setting means 106 sets ON / OFF of a flag in the advantageous state flag storage area 656 indicating whether or not the apparatus is in the advantageous state. The advantageous state flag setting means 106 sets the advantageous state flag stored in the advantageous state flag storage area 656 to ON when the bonus combination “RBB” is won and a prize is won. Further, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 maintains the ON of the advantageous state flag even when the bonus gaming state RBB associated with the winning of the bonus combination “RBB” ends. In addition, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 shifts to the advantageous RT (RT1) after the bonus gaming state RBB is completed, and further, the winning combination (fall replay “DRP_1” to “DRP_6”, one sheet) at the advantageous RT (RT1). (SP)), and the advantageous state flag is kept ON even if the routine shifts to normal RT (RT0). Then, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 sets the advantageous state flag to OFF when the winning combination group “NRP1” is won at the normal RT (RT0).

  Note that, even when the bonus combination “RBB” or “CBB” is won during the advantageous section, the bonus game state based on the bonus combination ends, and after that, the game shifts to the normal RT (RT0) via the advantageous RT (RT1). Even so, the ON of the advantageous state flag is maintained. Then, when the winning combination group “NRP1” is won in the normal RT (RT0), the advantageous state flag is set to OFF. In addition, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 increments the count value of the advantageous state game number counter 652 by 1 every time one game is consumed from when the advantageous state flag is set to ON to when it is set to OFF. At the same time, when the advantageous state flag is set to OFF, the count value of the advantageous state game number counter 652 is cleared to zero. In addition, from the advantageous section to the non- advantageous section, for example, a winning combination (falling replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”), a single winning combination (“SP”)) is won at the advantageous RT (RT1), and the normal RT ( (RT0). In this case, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 sets the advantageous state flag to OFF at the timing of transition to the non-advantaged section.

  In this embodiment, a limiter (for example, 1500 games) is provided for the duration of the advantageous state, and when the count value of the advantageous state game number counter 652 reaches 1500, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 The advantageous state flag is set to OFF even before the timing of setting the advantageous state flag to OFF. When the limiter is reached, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 clears the count value of the advantageous state game number counter 652 to 0.

(8) Command creation means 107
The command creating means 107 in FIG. 4 includes information on the result of the role lottery of the role lottery means 103, information on the operation of the operating devices operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19, and the settings described later. It is to generate a command for transmitting various information such as information on the pushing order for suggestion and information on the type of game state to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71). Then, the command generated by the command creation unit 107 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 by the command transmission unit 114 as described later. The sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the command sent from the main control board 63. In other words, a command for instructing the effect content to be executed on the sub-control board 73 is created by the command creating unit 107.

  For example, the command creating unit 107 creates a command related to a winning combination lottery result based on the information stored in the determination result storage area 651. For example, if the winning combination lottery result is the winning combination group “NRP1”, the command creating unit 107 determines that the command is “$ 01” as a command that specifies that the winning has been achieved in the normal replay (“NRP_1” to “NRP_8”). (See FIG. 7). Similarly, when a winning combination group is won, the command creating unit 107 creates a command that specifies the transmission group type set for each winning combination group. When any of the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” is won, the command creating unit 107 creates a common command “$ 03” as the transmission group type. A command that can specify the pressing order for winning the normal replay (“NRP_1” to “NRP_8”), which is set according to the type of the group, is also created.

  In addition, the command of the lottery result may be created separately for the bonus combination and the general combination (replay combination, small combination). In this case, for example, when “01h (RBB)” is stored as the upper-rank combination number in the first data area of the determination result storage area 651, the command creating unit 107 specifies the type of the winning bonus combination. "$ 01" is created as a command to be executed. When “02h (CBB)” is stored in the first data area as a higher-rank combination number, the command creation unit 107 creates “$ 02” as a command for specifying the type of the winning bonus combination. I do. When “00h (losing)” is stored in the first data area as a higher-rank combination number, the command creating unit 107 creates “$ 00” as a command for specifying the type of the winning bonus combination.

  Further, when “01h (normal replay)” is stored in the second data area of the determination result storage area 651 as the lower role number, the command creator 107 determines that the selected general role has been selected. "$ 01" is created as a command for specifying the type of "." Similarly, the command creating means 107 creates a command for specifying the type of the winning general combination based on the lower number stored in the second data area.

(9) Reel detecting means 108
The reel detecting means 108 shown in FIG. 4 outputs detection signals from the left, center, and right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R to the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R that drive the left, center, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. The rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected based on the number of supply pulses. In this case, the reel detecting means 108 generates a symbol located at a predetermined reference position (in this embodiment, for example, the middle stage of the display window 11) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are rotating and when the rotation is stopped. The corresponding frame numbers are detected.

(10) Symbol determination means 109
The symbol determination unit 109 in FIG. 4 determines in advance the display mode of the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R that have been stopped and stopped by the reel rotation control unit 105 based on the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. It is determined whether or not the display mode is a predetermined display mode, and it is determined whether or not the display result of the symbol when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped is a predetermined winning mode.

(11) Payout control means 110
The payout control means 110 of FIG. 4 gives a predetermined privilege (profit) to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination means 109, and determines that any one of the winning combinations is won by the symbol determination means 109. If the prize has a medal payout, the hopper unit 43 is operated after the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value (for example, 50 in this embodiment) to correspond to the winning combination. Pay out medals by the number of payouts to give profit to the player. Until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit, the payout control means 110 increases the number of credit medals by the payout number in place of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as medal payout.

(12) CRT lottery means 111
The CRT lottery means 111 shown in FIG. 4 performs a normal RT (RT1) when the winning combination (DRP1) to “DRP3”, “SP” is won in the advantageous RT (RT1) after the end of the bonus game state RBB. When the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R for avoiding the transition to (RT0) is notified on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like (fall avoidance effect) or when the winning combination group "BE" is won, "BE_1" Whether the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R that can avoid winning a prize is changed to a CRT (challenge replay time) in which the liquid crystal display 27 or the like can notify (effect of avoiding the end of navigation). Is determined by lottery using the CRT lottery table 673. In this embodiment, the CRT lottery means 111 sets (a) the flag during CRT to OFF when the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) in which the flag during CRT is set to OFF. If the winning combination “RTB” is won in the advantageous RT (RT1), the CRT lottery is performed. In this embodiment, the CRT lottery table 673 is set so as to win the CRT lottery with a probability of 103/256 common to the set values. In addition, when the CRT lottery means 111 wins the CRT lottery, the CRT lottery means 111 sets the CRT flag in the CRT flag storage area 653 to ON. When the winning combination group “NRP1” is won in the normal RT (RT0) and the advantageous state flag is set from ON to OFF, if the CRT flag is set to ON, the gaming state setting means 100b , The CRT flag is set to OFF.

(13) Display control means 112
The display control means 112 in FIG. 4 controls the display of the credit display 45, the payout display 46, the bet lamp unit 58, the re-game display lamp 59, and the notification display 60.

  The display control unit 112 controls the turning on and off of each bet lamp of the bet lamp unit 58 based on the storage content of a medal insertion number display buffer (not shown). The display control means 112 turns off all three bet lamps when the storage content of the medal insertion number display buffer corresponds to the insertion number of medals of 0, and when the storage content corresponds to the insertion number of medals of 1, Turns on only the bottom bet lamp of the three bet lamps, and turns on only the lower two bet lamps of the three bet lamps when the stored content corresponds to two medal insertions. If the stored contents correspond to the number of inserted medals 3, all three bet lamps are turned on. One bit of an output port is assigned to each of the three bet lamps of the bet lamp unit 58, and 1 is assigned to one bit of the output port corresponding to the bet lamp to be turned on, and one bit of the output port corresponding to the bet lamp to be turned off. May be set to 0 to control the turning on and off of each bet lamp of the bet lamp unit 58.

  The display control means 112 turns on the re-game display lamp 59 when the stored content of the re-game display buffer (not shown) corresponds to the lighting of the re-game display lamp 59, and the stored content is displayed as the re-game display. When the lamp 59 is turned off, the re-game display lamp 59 is turned off. It is to be noted that one bit of the output port is assigned to the re-game display lamp 59, and when the light is turned on, 1 is set to 1 bit of the output port, and when the light is turned off, 0 is set to 1 bit of the output port. The turning on and off of the display lamp 59 may be controlled.

(14) Medal control means 113
4 controls the operation of the medal selector 48 to switch between medal acceptance and non-medal acceptance.

(15) Command transmission means 114
4 transmits the command including various information created by the command creation unit 107 from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 in one way. In this case, the general game state (RT0 to RT2) and the game state such as the bonus game state RBB, CBB, etc., the result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103, the result of the symbol determination by the symbol determination means 109, the state of various flags, the reels 13L, A command including information indicating the state of the slot machine 1 such as the rotation / stop state of the 13M and 13R and the payout state of medals by the payout control means 110 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

Here, the command transmission unit 114 is configured to set the game state set by the game state setting unit 100b, the state of the advantageous state flag set by the advantageous state flag setting unit 106, and the CRT during the CRT set by the CRT lottery unit 111. Based on the state of the flag, the BE1 winning number counter 654, etc., it is determined whether or not to transmit a command relating to the result of the lottery. Specifically, for example, when the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the non-advantaged section but the CRT lottery is not won in the non-advantaged section, the command transmission unit 114 outputs the advantageous RT ( After the transition to RT1), the lottery is performed until the transition to the normal RT (RT0) by winning the falling hand at the advantageous RT (RT1) or reaching the longest continuous game number (100G). Do not send commands for results. In addition, the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the non-advantaged section, the bonus game state CBB shifted by winning the bonus combination ends, the transition is made to the advantageous RT (RT1), and then the fall is performed at the advantageous RT (RT1). Even when the player wins the role or reaches the longest continuous game number (100G), the command related to the role lottery result is not transmitted until the game shifts to the normal RT (RT0).

  In addition, when the command transmission unit 114 wins the bonus combination “RBB”, wins the CRT lottery, and wins the bonus combination “RBB”, the advantageous RT () shifted after the bonus gaming state RBB ends. (RT1), the player wins the sixth "BE_1" and wins the falling hand or reaches the longest number of continuous games (100G) until the player shifts to the normal RT (0). Do not send commands related to lottery results. In addition, when the CRT lottery is won, the command transmitting unit 114 wins the sixth “BE_1” with the advantageous RT (RT1) shifted after the bonus gaming state RBB ends, or plays the role of falling. By the time the player reaches the limiter (1500 games) of the advantageous RT (RT1) by the time of winning and shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantaged section, the time from winning the falling role to shifting to the normal RT (RT0). , Does not transmit the command related to the lottery result.

  In other cases, the command transmitting unit 114 basically transmits a command (see FIG. 7: transmission group type) set in accordance with the type of the winning combination group, as a command relating to the combination lottery result. In a state where the command transmitting unit 114 does not transmit the command related to the winning combination lottery result, when the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” are won, the normal replays (“NRP_1” to “NRP_8”) set in the winning combination group )) Is not transmitted.

  In addition, the command transmission unit 114 transmits a command including data indicating a detection state of inserted medals by the insertion sensor 53, an operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17, and the like to the sub-control board 73. The command transmitting unit 114 transmits to the sub-control board 73 a command including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R have been operated by the player.

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

(1) Command receiving means 200
The command receiving unit 200 in FIG. 4 receives a command including various information transmitted by the command transmitting unit 114 of the main control board 63. Upon receiving the command transmitted from the main control board 63, the command receiving means 200 notifies each function of the sub-control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production content determination means 201
The effect content determining means 201 in FIG. 4 is for determining the effect content according to the command received by the command receiving means 200. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance in accordance with the progress of the game, the result of the lottery of the role lottery means 103, or the like, or from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as deciding the music or voice to be played or blinking the light sources of the upper lamp section 33 and the lower lamp sections 37L and 37R simultaneously or individually is determined.

  For example, the effect content determining means 201 determines that the advantageous RT (RT1) is set, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less, and both the advantageous state flag and the CRT flag are set to ON. In the case where one of the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” is won, a normal replay (“NRP_1” to “NRP_8”) set according to the type of the winning combination group is won. The effect content (effect to avoid falling) in which an effect capable of specifying the pressing order is performed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined.

  In addition, the effect content determination means 201 is in a state where the advantageous RT (RT1) is set, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less, and both the advantageous state flag and the CRT flag are set to ON. In the case where the winning combination group “SP” is won, the liquid crystal display 27 can provide an effect that can specify that the transition to the normal RT (RT0) can be avoided unless one winning combination (“SP”) is won. The effect is decided to be performed (fall avoidance effect).

  Further, the effect content determination means 201 determines that the advantageous RT (RT1) is set, the BE1 winning number counter 654 has a count value of “5”, and both the advantageous state flag and the CRT flag are set to ON. In the case where the winning combination group “BE” is won, the effect that the liquid crystal display 27 performs an effect that can specify that the falling avoidance effect can be prevented from ending unless the “BE_1” is won is won. End avoidance effect). As an example of the navigation end avoidance effect, the liquid crystal display 27 displays a character or the like on the left reel 13L by reverse pressing (right → middle → left). If the player follows this effect, it is possible to win "BE_2" and avoid winning "BE_1".

  The effect content determination means 201 determines that the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “6” even when the advantageous state flag (RT1) and the advantageous state flag and the CRT flag are both set to ON. If the winning combination group is "DRP1" to "DRP3" or "SP", the effect content is determined not to be a fall avoidance effect.

  In addition, in the case where the advantageous RT (RT1) is set, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is less than “5”, and both the advantageous state flag and the CRT flag are set to ON, the winning combination group “BE” Is determined, the effect content is determined not to perform the navigation end avoidance effect.

  Then, the effect content determination means 201 transmits a signal including data on the determined effect content to the effect display control means 202 and the effect sound control means 203.

(3) Effect display control means 202
The effect display control means 202 of FIG. 4 displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determining means 201, and controls the upper lamp section 33 and the lower lamp section. The light sources such as 37L and 37R are controlled to blink simultaneously or individually. For example, the effect display control unit 202 flashes the light sources such as the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R simultaneously or individually based on the data transmitted from the effect content determining unit 201.

(4) Production sound control means 203
The effect sound control means 203 of FIG. 4 performs control such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting sound based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determining means 201. is there. For example, the effect sound control means 203 sounds the winning sound of the replaying combination from the speakers 31L and 31R based on the data transmitted from the effect content determining means 201, and sounds the medal insertion sound from the speakers 31L and 31R. .

(Gaming)
Next, the presence / absence of transmission of information related to the playability and the winning combination lottery result of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, if the player wins the CRT lottery, a fall avoidance effect is executed in the advantageous RT (RT1). Therefore, in the normal RT (RT0), the player wins the winning role group including the bonus role “RBB”, and the bonus role “ The aim is to win by the CRT lottery that is performed when the “RBB” is won.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), when a winning combination group including the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) and the bonus combination “RBB” is not won in the game, the game state is determined. Shifts to inside the bonus (RT2). During the inside of the bonus (RT2), information on the result of the lottery is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  When the player wins the bonus role “RBB” carried over during the inside of the bonus (RT2), the advantageous state flag is set to ON by the advantageous state flag setting means 106, and the non-advantageous section is shifted to the advantageous section. In the following, a case will be described in which a CRT lottery is won at the time of winning the bonus combination "RBB".

  When the CRT lottery is won, the CRT lottery means 111 sets the CRT flag to ON. In the bonus game state RBB which has been shifted by the winning of the bonus combination “RBB”, the advantageous section is maintained. When a predetermined number (193 in this embodiment) of medals have been paid out, the bonus game state RBB ends, and the game state shifts to the advantageous RT (RT1). In the advantageous RT (RT1), the winning probability of the replaying role is set higher than the normal RT (RT0) or the inside of the bonus (RT2), and the possessed medals do not decrease or slightly increase even if the game is exhausted. State. In addition, in the advantageous RT (RT1), since the winning combination group including the bonus combinations “RBB” and “CBB” is also a target of the lottery, the winning combination group including the next bonus combination is reduced without reducing the possessed medals. Winning can be expected.

  It is assumed that a transition is made to the advantageous RT (RT1) and, for example, the winning combination group “BE” is won for the first time. In this case, the information (command) relating to the winning combination result is transmitted to the sub control board 73, but the navigation end avoidance effect is not performed on the liquid crystal display 27. That is, on the liquid crystal display 27, an effect is performed in which it is not known that the winning combination group “BE” has been won. Therefore, it is assumed that the player performs a forward push (left → middle → right) in the same manner as usual. In this case, the player wins “BE_1” and the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 by the gaming state setting means 100b. Is incremented by 1 (count value “1”: first “BE_1” prize). Note that the navigation end avoidance effect is not performed until the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 becomes “5”. In addition, when the winning combination group “BE” is performed when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is less than “5”, an effect indicating that the winning combination group has been won may be performed. In this case, it is preferable that the effect is different from the navigation end avoidance effect.

  Next, it is assumed that when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less, the winning combination group “DRP1” to “DRP3” or “SP” is won. At this time, since the CRT flag is ON and the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is equal to or less than “5” during the advantageous section, the liquid crystal display 27 executes a fall avoidance effect. For example, when the winning combination group “DRP1” has been won, the liquid crystal display 27 displays information indicating that the first stop reel should be the left reel 13L in order to avoid transition to the normal RT (RT0). indicate. On the other hand, when the winning combination group “SP” has been won, the liquid crystal display 27 displays information that can specify that the winning combination group “SP” has been won. Here, if the player can avoid the transition to the normal RT (RT0) based on the effect of avoiding falling of the liquid crystal display 27, the advantageous RT (RT1) is maintained.

  In this way, it is assumed that the transition to the normal RT (RT0) is continuously avoided at the advantageous RT (RT1) and the fifth "BE_1" is won (the count value "5" of the BE1 winning number counter 654). At this time, when the condition for activating the navigation end avoidance effect is satisfied, and the winning combination group “BE” is subsequently won, the navigation end avoidance effect notifying that the winning should be made to “BE_2” is performed on the liquid crystal display 27. Will be

  Here, (i) in a state where the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5”, as a result of continuing to avoid winning in “BE_1” by the navigation end avoidance effect, the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) is reduced. When the game has reached 100 games and (ii) the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT) has not reached 100 games, avoiding the end of the navigation with the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 being “5”. A description will be given separately for the case where the effect is performed, but the avoidance of winning in "BE_1" fails before the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) reaches 100 games.

  In the case of (i), when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is "5" and the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) reaches 100 games, the termination condition of the advantageous RT (RT1) is satisfied, and The state shifts to normal RT (RT0). At this time, although the section is still an advantageous section and the CRT flag is set to ON, the condition for ending the fall avoidance effect is satisfied. When a transition to the normal RT (RT0) is made and the first winning combination group “NRP1” is won, the advantageous state flag is set to OFF by the advantageous state flag setting means 106, and the transition from the advantageous section to the non- advantageous section is made. At this time, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the CRT flag to OFF. Therefore, in the case of (i), there is no timing when the information on the winning combination lottery result is changed from transmission to non-transmission.

  In the case of (ii), even when the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” and “SP” are won, the fall avoidance effect ending condition in which the fall avoidance effect is not performed is satisfied. Here, the information on the winning combination lottery result and the information that can specify the pressing order are changed from transmission to non-transmission. Therefore, even if the next winning group "DRP1" to "DRP3" or "SP" is won, winning in the falling role "DRP_1" to "DRP_6" or "SP" cannot be avoided, and the game state is normally RT ( RT0). With the transition to the normal RT (RT0), information on the winning combination lottery result is changed from non-transmission to transmission. Then, when the process moves to the normal RT (RT0) and wins the first winning combination group “NRP1”, the advantageous state flag is set to OFF by the advantageous state flag setting means 106, and the advantageous section shifts to the non-advantaged section. At this time, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the CRT flag to OFF.

  Next, a case where the maximum number of games (limiter) of the advantageous section is reached during the advantageous RT (RT1) will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when a winning combination group including the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) and the bonus combination “RBB” is not won in the game, the gaming state is changed to the bonus. Move to inside (RT2). During the inside of the bonus (RT2), information on the result of the lottery is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. At the time of winning the bonus combination “RBB”, the CRT lottery means 111 also performs the CRT lottery. When the CRT lottery is won, the CRT lottery means 111 sets the CRT flag to ON. Hereinafter, a case where the CRT lottery is won will be described.

  When the player wins the bonus role “RBB” carried over during the inside of the bonus (RT2), the advantageous state flag is set to ON by the advantageous state flag setting means 106, and the non-advantageous section is shifted to the advantageous section.

  In the bonus game state RBB which has been shifted by the winning of the bonus combination “RBB”, the advantageous section is maintained. When a predetermined number (193 in this embodiment) of medals have been paid out, the bonus game state RBB ends, and the game state shifts to the advantageous RT (RT1).

  It is assumed that a transition is made to the advantageous RT (RT1) and, for example, the winning combination group “BE” is won for the first time. In this case, the information (command) relating to the winning combination result is transmitted to the sub control board 73, but the navigation end avoidance effect is not performed on the liquid crystal display 27. At this time, on the liquid crystal display 27, an effect is performed in which it is not known that the winning combination group "BE" has been won. Therefore, it is assumed that the player performs a forward push (left → middle → right) in the same manner as usual. In this case, the player wins “BE_1” and the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 by the gaming state setting means 100b. Is incremented by 1 (count value “1”: first “BE_1” prize). The navigation end avoidance effect is not performed until the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 becomes “5”.

  Next, it is assumed that when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less, the winning combination group “DRP1” to “DRP3” or “SP” is won. At this time, since the CRT flag is ON and the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is equal to or less than “5” during the advantageous section, the liquid crystal display 27 executes a fall avoidance effect. For example, when the winning combination group “DRP2” is won, the liquid crystal display 27 displays information indicating that the first stop reel should be the middle reel 13M in order to avoid transition to the normal RT (RT0). indicate. On the other hand, when the winning combination group “SP” has been won, the liquid crystal display 27 displays information that can specify that the winning combination group “SP” has been won. Here, if the player can avoid the transition to the normal RT (RT0) based on the effect of avoiding falling of the liquid crystal display 27, the advantageous RT (RT1) is maintained.

  In the advantageous RT (RT1), when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less and the falling avoidance effect continues to avoid winning in the falling combinations “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” and “SP”. Meanwhile, when the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) reaches the limiter (1500 games), the advantageous state flag is set to OFF by the advantageous state flag setting means 106, and the transition from the advantageous section to the non- advantageous section is made. At this time, the information on the winning combination lottery result and the information that can specify the pressing order are changed from transmission to non-transmission. The game state setting means 100b sets the CRT flag to OFF when reaching the limiter.

  If the winning combination group “BE” is won in the advantageous RT (RT1) after reaching the limiter (the state of the count value “1” of the BE1 winning number counter 654), the navigation end avoidance effect is not performed, and “BE_1” is set. The player wins (the count value “2” of the BE1 winning counter 654).

  Next, it is assumed that when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less, the winning combination group “DRP1” to “DRP3” or “SP” is won. At this time, if the flag during CRT is OFF and the vehicle is in the non-advantaged section, even if the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is equal to or less than “5”, the liquid crystal display 27 does not execute the fall avoidance effect. Therefore, even if the next winning group "DRP1" to "DRP3" or "SP" is won, winning in the falling role "DRP_1" to "DRP_6" or "SP" cannot be avoided, and the game state is normally RT ( RT0). With the transition to the normal RT (RT0), information on the winning combination lottery result is changed from non-transmission to transmission. When the limiter shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 may be cleared to zero.

  With reference to FIG. 9B, a case where a winning combination group including the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) in the non-advantaged section will be described.

  If the winning combination group including the bonus combination "CBB" is won at the normal RT (RT0) and the bonus combination "CBB" is not won in the game, the gaming state shifts to the inside of the bonus (RT2). During the inside of the bonus (RT2), information on the result of the lottery is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  When the player wins the bonus role “CBB” carried over inside the bonus (RT2), the state shifts to the bonus game state CBB. At this time, the CRT lottery is not performed, and the non-advantaged section is maintained.

  When 65 medals are paid out in the bonus gaming state CBB, the bonus gaming state CBB ends, and the gaming state shifts to the advantageous RT (RT1). At this time, the information on the winning combination lottery result and the information that can specify the pressing order are changed from transmission to non-transmission.

  It is assumed that a transition is made to the advantageous RT (RT1) and, for example, the winning combination group “BE” is won for the first time. In this case, the navigation end avoidance effect is not performed on the liquid crystal display 27 because it is a non-advantageous section. That is, on the liquid crystal display 27, an effect is performed in which it is not known that the winning combination group “BE” has been won. Therefore, it is assumed that the player performs a forward push (left → middle → right) in the same manner as usual, and in this case, wins “BE_1”.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the winning combination group “DRP1” to “DRP3” or “SP” is won during the advantageous RT (RT1). At this time, the falling avoidance effect is not executed on the liquid crystal display 27 because it is in the non-advantaged section. For this reason, even if the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” and “SP” are won, it is not possible to avoid winning in the falling combinations “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” and “SP”, and the game state is normally RT (RT0). Move to At this time, the information on the winning combination lottery result is changed from non-transmission to transmission.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, the winning number of the “BE_1” is 6 in the advantageous RT (RT1) in which the CRT lottery performed when the bonus combination “RBB” is won and the bonus game state RBB shifts after the bonus game state RBB is completed. If the number of times is equal to or greater than the number of times, information on the winning combination lottery result is not transmitted to the sub control board 73. In this way, even if the information transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 is incorrectly acquired, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in any operation manner, the falling role ("DRP_1" "To" DRP_6 "and" SP "(corresponding to the" specific combination "of the present invention) can be avoided or a game to be avoided is not known. Therefore, information transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 can be illegally acquired, thereby preventing a fraudulent act of playing a game more advantageous than a normal player.

  In the advantageous RT (RT1), a first advantageous gaming state in which a fall avoidance effect is performed when the winning combination group “DRP1” to “DRP3” or “SP” is won, and a second advantageous state in which a fall avoidance effect is not performed. The advantageous game state is provided, but the first advantageous game state is maintained until the winning number of “BE_1” reaches the sixth time. When the winning number of “BE — 1” reaches the fifth time, a navigation end avoidance effect is performed when the next winning combination group “BE” is won, and the sixth winning may be avoided (CRT winning). By doing so, the technical intervention of the player is increased, so that the interest can be improved.

  Also, in the advantageous RT (RT1), even if the transition to the normal RT (RT0) can be avoided by the fall avoidance effect and the navigation end avoidance effect, the normal RT (RT0) is continued for a predetermined period (100 games). ), It is possible to prevent the player from excessively expecting and inciting gambling.

  In addition, the bonus combination “CBB” is set so that the higher the setting is, the higher the winning probability is, thereby improving the player's willingness to participate. On the other hand, the bonus combination “CBB” that can shift to an advantageous state (advantageous RT (RT1) + CRT) after completion In the case of "RBB", by setting no difference in the winning probability, it is possible to equally give a profit to the player even if the setting difference is different, regarding the transition to the advantageous state after the end.

  In addition, by providing a bonus role “RBB” that is likely to shift to the CRT after the end and a bonus role “CBB” that is not likely to shift to the CRT, the game characteristics are diversified. Can be improved.

<Modified example of command related to role lottery result>
In the above-described embodiment, the advantageous RT (RT1) in which the CRT lottery is won when the bonus role “RBB” is won and the transition is made from when the condition for ending the fall avoidance effect is satisfied to when the transition to the normal RT (RT0) is made. The information (command) relating to the winning lottery result is not transmitted to the sub-control board 73 during the period or until the game reaches the longest continuous game number (limiter) in the advantageous section and transitions to the normal RT (RT0). In this period, a command common to all winning combination groups may be transmitted to the sub-control board 73 as information (command) related to the winning combination result.

  In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the command creation unit 107 transmits the command of the transmission group type corresponding to the type of the winning combination group until the end condition of the fall avoidance effect is satisfied. And the command transmission unit 114 transmits the command to the sub-control board 73.

  On the other hand, the command creation means 107 sets the normal RT (RT0) between the time when the end condition of the fall avoidance effect is satisfied and the transition to the normal RT (RT0), or when the maximum number of games (limiter) in the advantageous section is reached. Until the transition to ()), no matter which winning combination group is won, a command for each game “$ 15” is created as information relating to the winning lottery result, and the command transmission unit 114 transmits the command to the sub control board 73. Send to

  Even in this case, the information transmitted from the command transmission means 114 to the sub-control board 73 is illegally acquired during the period from when the end condition of the fall avoidance effect is satisfied to when the routine shifts to the normal RT (RT0). Also, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in any operation manner, the winning of the falling role (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”, “SP” (corresponding to “specific role” of the present invention)) is avoided. It is possible to make it impossible to specify the game to be avoided.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various changes other than those described above can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, in the advantageous RT (RT1) shifted to after winning the CRT lottery, the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) is increased to 100 in a state where the winning number of “BE_1” is five. Although it is configured to shift to the normal RT (RT0) when it reaches, the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) can reach the longest 100 games in the state where the winning number of “BE_1” is five. In this case, the longest of the advantageous RT (RT1) may be extended for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games) as a privilege. In this case, for example, the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) reaches the maximum of 110 games, and the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) reaches 100 in the state where the winning number of “BE_1” is five. In this case, the fall avoidance navigation is performed when the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” and “SP” are won until the number of continuous games reaches 110 games, and the winning number of “BE_1” is less than 5 times. If the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) reaches 100 in this state, the fall avoidance navigation is not performed even if the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” and “SP” are won in subsequent games. To do. In this way, the advantageous state can be lengthened depending on the skill of the player, and the interest of the player is improved.

  Note that the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3”, “DRP3”, “100” in the state where the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) reaches 100 games when the number of winnings of “BE_1” is 5 and reaches 110 games. When performing the fall avoidance navigation at the time of winning the "SP", the number of winnings of "BE_1" is counted even after the 101st game, and when it becomes 6 times or more, the falling avoidance is performed at the time of winning the winning combination groups "DRP1" to "DRP3" and "SP" The navigation may not be performed, and the number of winnings of “BE_1” is not counted after the 101st game, and the fall avoidance is performed when the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” and “SP” are won until the 110th game. Navigation may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the navigation end avoidance effect is not performed until the winning number of “BE_1” reaches five in the advantageous RT (RT1) shifted after winning the CRT lottery. Until the winning number of “BE — 1” reaches 6 in the advantageous RT (RT1) shifted after winning in the lottery, the navigation end avoidance effect may be always performed when the winning combination group “BE” is won. In this way, even a player who is not good at watching can enjoy the game.

  The number of wins of “BE_1” is used as an index as an end condition of the fall avoidance effect. For example, when the winning combination group “BE” wins, “BE_1” wins 6 points, and if “BE_2” wins, 0 points wins. When the accumulated points reach 30 points (5 times with "BE_1" prize), the navigation end avoidance effect is executed, and when the accumulated point exceeds 36 points, the fall avoidance effect is not performed. It may be used as an index for determining whether the end condition of the avoidance effect is satisfied.

  In the illustrated embodiment, the end condition of the fall avoidance effect has been described as an example in which the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 becomes “6” or more, but it can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above-described embodiment, the bonus game state RBB and the bonus game state CBB are configured to end under different conditions (predetermined number of payouts), but may be the same.

  Further, the longest continuous game number of the advantageous RT (RT1) is not limited to 100 games, and can be appropriately changed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of bets of one game in the general gaming state (RT0 to RT2) is three (three bets), and the number of bets of one game in the bonus gaming states RBB and CBB is two (two bets). ) Has been described, but a single bet may be possible in the general gaming state (RT0 to RT2). In this case (one bet), it is preferable to set the winning probability of the bonus combination “RBB” in which the CRT lottery is performed to 0%. In the case of a single bet, the bonus combination “RBB” is not won in the inside of the bonus (RT2), but the winning of the carried bonus combinations “RBB” and “CBB” may be permitted. .

  In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine called a parrot combining a slot machine and a pachinko machine. When the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a gaming ball (pachinko ball) may be employed as a gaming value. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game by executing a computer program. Further, the display means of the present invention may be configured by using an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT and displaying a plurality of symbols sequentially on the image display device. In addition, the number of variable display columns may be two or more, and the optimal number of variable display columns may be appropriately configured according to the game mode.

  A display device having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation device for stopping the variable display are provided to the player according to the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. The present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines that provide benefits.

1. Slot machine (game machine)
13L, 13M, 13R ... reel (variable display row, display means)
14L, 14M, 14R ... reel motor (display means)
21L, 21M, 21R ... stop switch (stop operation means)
27 ... Liquid crystal display (effect execution means)
63: Main control board (main control means)
73 ... Sub-control board (sub-control means)
100b: gaming state setting means 103: role lottery means 201: effect content determination means

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A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. In a gaming machine that grants a bonus to a player in response,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Sub-control means for controlling the effect in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control means,
And effect performing means for performing an effect based on the sub-control means,
The main control means includes:
By performing a role lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of roles has been won, and by setting one gaming state from among a plurality of gaming states, it is possible to control the transition between gaming states,
The sub-control means,
It is possible to receive information on the result of the role lottery, and control the effect of the effect execution means based on the received information on the role lottery result,
The plurality of gaming states include a predetermined gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state,
Among the plurality of roles,
The variable display when the stop operation means is operated in a specific operation mode when the winning operation is performed in a winning combination in both the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state. The row stops at a specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained, but when not operated in the specific operation mode, the variable display row stops at a symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination and enters the predetermined gaming state. Specific roles to be migrated ,
When the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode at the time of winning, it becomes a predetermined stop symbol combination, and when not operated in the predetermined operation mode, there is a predetermined combination which is another stop symbol combination different from the predetermined stop symbol combination ,
The sub-control means controls the production execution means in the advantageous game state, and until the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, when the specific combination is won, when operated in the specific operation mode, the predetermined game state It is configured to be able to execute a reporting effect that reports information that can specify that the transition to can be avoided,
The advantageous game state includes a first advantageous game state as an initial state, and a second advantageous game state to which a transition is made when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied during the first advantageous game state, and Regardless of whether the game is in the advantageous game state or the second advantageous game state, if the game is continued for a predetermined period, the game shifts to the predetermined game state,
The predetermined notification end condition is that, in the first advantageous game state, when the other stop symbol combination is established, an index based on the establishment is accumulated, and the accumulated value exceeds a predetermined value;
The main control means includes:
At least from the transition to the advantageous gaming state until the notification end condition is satisfied, information corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted as information regarding the combination lottery result,
After the notification end condition is satisfied, at least until the transition to the predetermined game state, the information about the winning combination lottery result is not transmitted ,
The sub-control means,
When the player wins the predetermined combination in the first advantageous gaming state, by performing the operation in the predetermined operation mode, the effect of notifying the information that can prevent the establishment of the predetermined notification end condition can be avoided is executed. Control the production execution means,
When the continuation period of the advantageous gaming state reaches the predetermined period relating to the transition to the predetermined gaming state, if the accumulated value is the predetermined value, the continuation period of the advantageous gaming state is limited to a specific period. A gaming machine characterized by being extendable .   A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. In a gaming machine that grants a bonus to a player in response,
  Main control means for controlling the progress of the game,
  Sub-control means for controlling the effect in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control means,
  And effect performing means for performing an effect based on the sub-control means,
  The main control means includes:
    By performing a role lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of roles has been won, and by setting one gaming state from among a plurality of gaming states, it is possible to control the transition between gaming states,
  The sub-control means,
    It is possible to receive information on the result of the role lottery, and control the effect of the effect execution means based on the received information on the role lottery result,
  The plurality of gaming states include a predetermined gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state,
  Among the plurality of roles,
    The variable display when the stop operation means is operated in a specific operation mode when the winning operation is performed in a winning combination in both the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state. The row stops at a specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained, but when not operated in the specific operation mode, the variable display row stops at a symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination and enters the predetermined gaming state. Specific roles to be migrated,
    When the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode at the time of winning, it becomes a predetermined stop symbol combination, and when not operated in the predetermined operation mode, there is a predetermined combination which is another stop symbol combination different from the predetermined stop symbol combination,
  The sub-control means controls the production execution means in the advantageous game state, and until the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, when the specific combination is won, when operated in the specific operation mode, the predetermined game state It is configured to be able to execute a reporting effect that reports information that can specify that the transition to can be avoided,
  The advantageous game state includes a first advantageous game state as an initial state, and a second advantageous game state to which a transition is made when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied during the first advantageous game state, and Regardless of whether the game is in the advantageous game state or the second advantageous game state, if the game is continued for a predetermined period, the game shifts to the predetermined game state,
The predetermined notification end condition is that, in the first advantageous game state, when the other stop symbol combination is established, an index based on the establishment is accumulated, and in a state where the accumulated value reaches a predetermined value, Further, the other stop symbol combination is established,
  The main control means includes:
    At least from the transition to the advantageous gaming state until the notification end condition is satisfied, information corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted as information regarding the combination lottery result,
    After the notification end condition is satisfied, at least until the transition to the predetermined game state, the information about the winning combination lottery result is not transmitted,
  The sub-control means,
    When the player wins the predetermined combination in the first advantageous gaming state, by performing the operation in the predetermined operation mode, the effect of notifying the information that can prevent the establishment of the predetermined notification end condition can be avoided is executed. Control the production execution means,
  When the continuation period of the advantageous gaming state reaches the predetermined period relating to the transition to the predetermined gaming state, if the accumulated value is the predetermined value, the continuation period of the advantageous gaming state is limited to a specific period. It is configured to be extendable
  A gaming machine characterized by that: A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. In a gaming machine that grants a bonus to a player in response,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Sub-control means for controlling the effect in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control means,
And effect performing means for performing an effect based on the sub-control means,
The main control means includes:
By performing a role lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of roles has been won, and by setting one gaming state from among a plurality of gaming states, it is possible to control the transition between gaming states,
The sub-control means,
It is possible to receive information on the result of the role lottery, and control the effect of the effect execution means based on the received information on the role lottery result,
The plurality of gaming states include a predetermined gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state,
Among the plurality of roles,
The variable display when the stop operation means is operated in a specific operation mode when the winning operation is performed in a winning combination in both the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state. The row stops at a specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained, but when not operated in the specific operation mode, the variable display row stops at a symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination and enters the predetermined gaming state. Specific roles to be migrated ,
When the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode at the time of winning, it becomes a predetermined stop symbol combination, and when not operated in the predetermined operation mode, there is a predetermined combination which is another stop symbol combination different from the predetermined stop symbol combination ,
The sub-control means controls the production execution means in the advantageous game state, and until the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, when the specific combination is won, when operated in the specific operation mode, the predetermined game state It is configured to be able to execute a reporting effect that reports information that can specify that the transition to can be avoided,
The advantageous game state includes a first advantageous game state as an initial state, and a second advantageous game state to which a transition is made when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied during the first advantageous game state, and Regardless of whether the game is in the advantageous game state or the second advantageous game state, if the game is continued for a predetermined period, the game shifts to the predetermined game state,
The predetermined notification end condition is that, in the first advantageous game state, when the other stop symbol combination is established, an index based on the establishment is accumulated, and the accumulated value exceeds a predetermined value;
The main control means includes:
At least from the transition to the advantageous gaming state until the notification end condition is satisfied, information corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted as information regarding the combination lottery result,
After the notification end condition is satisfied, at least until the transition to the predetermined gaming state, regardless of whether the specific combination has been won or a non-specific combination, a winning combination that is not information according to the winning combination. type a transmitting common information non specific,
The sub-control means,
When the player wins the predetermined combination in the first advantageous gaming state, by performing the operation in the predetermined operation mode, the effect of notifying the information that can prevent the establishment of the predetermined notification end condition can be avoided is executed. Control the production execution means,
When the continuation period of the advantageous gaming state reaches the predetermined period relating to the transition to the predetermined gaming state, if the accumulated value is the predetermined value, the continuation period of the advantageous gaming state is limited to a specific period. A gaming machine characterized by being extendable . A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. In a gaming machine that grants a bonus to a player in response,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Sub-control means for controlling the effect in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control means,
And effect performing means for performing an effect based on the sub-control means ,
The main control means includes:
By performing a role lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of roles has been won, and by setting one gaming state from among a plurality of gaming states, it is possible to control the transition between gaming states,
The sub-control means,
It is possible to receive information on the result of the role lottery, and control the effect of the effect execution means based on the received information on the role lottery result,
The plurality of gaming states include a predetermined gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state,
Among the plurality of roles,
The variable display when the stop operation means is operated in a specific operation mode when the winning operation is performed in a winning combination in both the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state. The row stops at a specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained, but when not operated in the specific operation mode, the variable display row stops at a symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination and enters the predetermined gaming state. Specific roles to be migrated,
When the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode at the time of winning, it becomes a predetermined stop symbol combination, and when not operated in the predetermined operation mode, there is a predetermined combination which is another stop symbol combination different from the predetermined stop symbol combination,
The sub-control means controls the production execution means in the advantageous game state, and until the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, when the specific combination is won, when operated in the specific operation mode, the predetermined game state It is configured to be able to execute a reporting effect that reports information that can specify that the transition to can be avoided,
The advantageous game state includes a first advantageous game state as an initial state, and a second advantageous game state to which a transition is made when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied during the first advantageous game state, and Regardless of whether the game is in the advantageous game state or the second advantageous game state, if the game is continued for a predetermined period, the game shifts to the predetermined game state,
The predetermined notification end condition is that, in the first advantageous game state, when the other stop symbol combination is established, an index based on the establishment is accumulated, and in a state where the accumulated value reaches a predetermined value, Further, the other stop symbol combination is established,
The main control means includes:
At least from the transition to the advantageous gaming state until the notification end condition is satisfied, information corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted as information regarding the combination lottery result,
After the notification end condition is satisfied, at least until the transition to the predetermined gaming state, regardless of whether the specific combination has been won or a non-specific combination, a winning combination that is not information according to the winning combination. Send common information that cannot identify the type of
The sub-control means,
When the player wins the predetermined combination in the first advantageous gaming state, by performing the operation in the predetermined operation mode, the effect of notifying the information that can prevent the establishment of the predetermined notification end condition can be avoided is executed. Control the production execution means,
When the continuation period of the advantageous gaming state reaches the predetermined period relating to the transition to the predetermined gaming state, if the accumulated value is the predetermined value, the continuation period of the advantageous gaming state is limited to a specific period. It is configured to be extendable
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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