JP7658626B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an amusement machine.

Conventionally, some gaming machines, such as pachinko and slot machines (so-called reel-type gaming machines), are configured to be able to retain at least some of the stored information stored in the storage means even after the power supply is stopped. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured to be able to return to the state before the power supply was stopped when the power supply is resumed.

JP 2007-307138 A

Nowadays, it is desirable to be able to carry out the performance properly when the power supply is restored.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the operation of a start operation means when a bet number is set, the gaming machine comprising: a plurality of reels; a plurality of stop operation means respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels; an announcement means capable of executing a predetermined announcement; a zone control means capable of controlling to either an advantageous zone or a non-advantageous zone; a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect; a specific light emitting means capable of executing a specific light emitting effect; a predetermined light emitting means capable of executing a light emitting effect different from the specific light emitting effect; a game state control means for controlling a game state; and a lottery means capable of executing a lottery regarding the control of the game state, in which the plurality of reels rotate in the variable game and the corresponding reel can be stopped in response to the operation of the stop operation means, the announcement means is capable of suggesting or announcing a specific operation mode that is advantageous to a player from among a plurality of operation modes for the plurality of stop operation means, and the non-advantageous zone is indicated by the announcement means by suggesting or announcing the specific operation mode. is a period in which it is not permitted to notify, the advantageous period is a period in which it is permitted for the notifying means to suggest or notify the specific operation mode, and if the start operation means is operated to start a variable game during the non-advantageous period and power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when the power supply is subsequently resumed, the special effect is not executed by the special effect execution means, and if the start operation means is operated to start a variable game during the advantageous period and power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when the power supply is subsequently resumed, the special effect may be executed by the special effect execution means, and the special effect is an effect that calls attention to the operation mode of the stop operation means, and during the execution of the variable game, it is possible to execute the specific light-emitting effect by the specific light-emitting means and a light-emitting effect other than the specific light-emitting effect by the predetermined light-emitting means, and if power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, Thereafter, when the power supply is resumed, during the execution of the resumed variable game, a light-emitting effect other than the specific light-emitting effect by the predetermined light-emitting means is not executed, and the specific light-emitting effect by the specific light-emitting means is executed, and the lottery for control of the game state which the lottery means can execute includes a role lottery, and when the start operation means is operated when a specific multiplier is set as the multiplier, the lottery means can execute the role lottery for winning a specific role, and when the specific role is won in the role lottery, the winning of the specific role is carried over until a pattern combination corresponding to the specific role is derived in a subsequent variable game, and in the state in which the winning of the specific role is carried over, the lottery means executes a lottery for control of the game state as if the specific role has been won, and when the start operation means is operated in a first situation which is a situation in which the specific multiplier is set before the specific role is won in the role lottery, The gist of the invention is that the contents of the lottery for controlling the game state executed by the lottery means are different between a case in which the start operation means is operated in the first situation, a case in which the specific role is not won in the role lottery, a variable game is executed, and power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, and a case in which the start operation means is operated in the first situation, a case in which the specific role is won in the role lottery, a variable game is executed, and power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, the same specific light-emitting effect is executed during the execution of the resumed variable game when power supply is resumed, and the same specific light-emitting effect is executed during the execution of the variable game executed by operating the start operation means after power supply is resumed and the specific multiplier is set.

The present invention allows for proper performance.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a schematic diagram of a slot machine. FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an operation mode of a stop button. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between winning combinations and prizes. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of a game state. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a role selection table. 13 is a flowchart showing a main processing of game progress. 13A to 13F are schematic diagrams showing an example of the display content of the effect display device during execution of a variable game. 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing an example of the display content of the effect display device and the illumination effect of the stop operation lamp when power supply is resumed during execution of a variable game. 11A to 11D are schematic diagrams showing an example of the display content of the effect display device before the power supply is stopped during execution of a variable game and after the power supply is resumed. 13A to 13F are schematic diagrams showing an example of the display content of the effect display device before the power supply is stopped during execution of a variable game and after the power supply is resumed. 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing an example of the display content of the performance display device before power supply is cut off during execution of a variable game and after power supply is resumed. 13A to 13D are schematic diagrams showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when power supply is resumed during execution of a variable game in the second embodiment.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described.
In this specification, the directions of up, down, left, right, front (head), and back (tail) refer to the directions as seen by a player playing on a slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a main cabinet 11 in the shape of a rectangular box. The main cabinet 11 includes an opening (not shown) on the front side. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers the opening of the main cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported on the main cabinet 11 so that it can be opened and closed.

The slot machine 10 is equipped with a group of performance devices, which is an example of a performance execution means capable of executing a performance. In the slot machine 10, the group of performance devices includes a decorative lamp 13, a speaker 14, a performance display device 15, and a stop operation lamp 24 as performance devices. The decorative lamp 13 executes a light-emitting performance in which a light-emitting body (not shown) is turned on, turned off, or blinks. The speaker 14 executes an audio performance in which sound effects, music, and sounds such as the voices of people and animals are output. The performance display device 15 executes a display performance in which an image imitating a character or a letter is displayed. For example, the performance display device 15 is a liquid crystal type or an organic EL type display. The stop operation lamp 24 includes a left stop operation lamp 24a, a center stop operation lamp 24b, and a right stop operation lamp 24c. The stop operation lamps 24a to 24c execute a light-emitting performance in which a light-emitting body (not shown) consisting of a full-color LED is turned on, turned off, or blinks. Therefore, the stop operation lamps 24a to 24c can be lit or flashed in, for example, white, blue, yellow, green, and red. In this embodiment, the decorative lamp 13 and the stop operation lamp 24 correspond to a light-emitting means capable of performing various light-emitting effects. The effect device group is provided on the front door 12, but is not limited to this and may be provided on a member different from the front door 12. In addition, a roughly rectangular display window 12a is formed on the front door 12 so that the player can see inside the machine.

The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that the player can see it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a, a center reel 16b, and a right reel 16c. The reels 16a to 16c are flat cylindrical members, and are also called drums. On the outer circumferential surface of each of the reels 16a to 16c, a number of symbols are arranged in a line along the circumferential direction. The symbols in this embodiment include a number of types of symbols. For example, the number of types of symbols include a cherry symbol that imitates a cherry, a watermelon symbol that imitates a watermelon, a bell symbol that imitates a bell, a seven symbol that imitates the Arabic numeral 7, a BAR symbol that imitates the character string "BAR", and a replay symbol that imitates the character string "REPLAY". The types of symbols may include a symbol that imitates a predetermined character.

The reel unit 16 includes one or more actuators (not shown) that can rotate and stop the reels 16a to 16c individually. For example, the actuators are stepping motors. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel sensor SE1 that detects the rotational position of the left reel 16a, a center reel sensor SE2 that detects the rotational position of the center reel 16b, and a right reel sensor SE3 that detects the rotational position of the right reel 16c (see FIG. 6). In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, the symbols visible through the display window 12a are displayed in a variable manner, thereby executing a variable game. For example, the symbols are changed by the reels 16a to 16c rotating vertically. In this way, the slot machine 10 can execute a variable game accompanied by a variable display of symbols.

The reels 16a to 16c are set with a plurality of stop positions where the symbols are stopped so that the player can see them through the display window 12a. The plurality of stop positions on the reels 16a to 16c include an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position. In the slot machine 10, a combination of effective stop positions that can determine that the combination of symbols displayed is a winning combination is formed by a combination of stop positions selected one by one from the plurality of stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the following description, a line connecting the plurality of stop positions that constitute a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as a "valid line NL". In this embodiment, a straight valid line NL is formed by the respective middle stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c. However, this is not limited to this, and the valid line NL may be a straight line that slopes downward or upward to the right, or may be V-shaped.

In this specification, "winning" means that a combination of symbols that is predetermined as a combination required to win a prize is displayed (derived). In the following description, a combination that is predetermined as a combination required to win a prize may simply be referred to as a "role". In this specification, "displayed" for a predetermined combination of symbols means that the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line NL becomes the predetermined combination of symbols. In the following description, the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line NL may simply be referred to as a "stopping pattern". In this embodiment, the stopping pattern corresponds to the game result of the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a predetermined prize (profit) is awarded to the combination of symbols displayed. Note that combinations other than the combination of valid stopping positions are invalid combinations of stopping positions (so-called invalid lines) that cannot determine that the combination of symbols displayed is a winning combination. As will be described in detail later, the roles that allow winning in the variable game are determined by an internal lottery (role lottery). Hereinafter, the role that wins in the role lottery may simply be referred to as a "winning role".

The slot machine 10 is equipped with a plurality of backlights BL (see FIG. 6). Specifically, the slot machine 10 is equipped with backlights BL that illuminate the symbols stopped at the upper, middle, and lower stop positions of each of the reels 16a to 16c. The backlights BL are disposed inside the light-transmitting films of the reels 16a to 16c, and illuminate each stop position from inside the light-transmitting films. That is, in the slot machine 10, the backlights BL are installed behind the reels. Incidentally, when each of the reels 16a to 16c is rotating, the backlights BL illuminate the stop positions of the symbols on the rotating reels. In this way, by illuminating the stop positions of the symbols on the rotating reels, the symbols on the rotating reels are easier to see and visibility is improved, compared to when the stop positions of the symbols on the rotating reels are not illuminated.

The slot machine 10 has a medal insertion port 17 for inserting game medals. The slot machine 10 has a medal selector (not shown) inside the machine. The medal selector has an insertion sensor SE4 that detects game medals inserted from the medal insertion port 17 (see FIG. 6). The medal insertion port 17 is an example of a means or an operation unit that can set the bet number by inserting game medals. Here, the bet number will be explained. The slot machine 10 can play one variation game by setting the bet number. In this embodiment, the bet number (hereinafter referred to as the specified bet number) that can play one variation game is 2 and 3. That is, the slot machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to play one variation game by using 2 or 3 game medals. On the other hand, the slot machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be unable to play one variation game by using one game medal. Therefore, in this embodiment, of the bet numbers that can play one variation game, 2 is the minimum bet number and 3 is the maximum bet number. In this embodiment, three of the possible bets correspond to a predetermined bet and are equivalent to a first bet. In this embodiment, two of the possible bets correspond to a specific bet and are equivalent to a second bet. In the following description, setting two game medals may be referred to as "two bets" and setting three game medals may be referred to as "three bets." In the following description, setting a bet may be referred to as "bet." The slot machine 10 includes a MAX BET button 18. The MAX BET button 18 is an example of a means or operation unit that allows an operation to set a bet from the internally stored credits, with the maximum bet being the upper limit. The slot machine 10 includes a settlement button 19. The settlement button 19 is an example of a means or operation unit that allows an operation to pay off the bet game medals and the internally stored credits.

The slot machine 10 is equipped with a start lever 20. The start lever 20 is an example of a means or operation unit that can be operated to rotate the reels 16a to 16c, i.e., to start a variable game. In this embodiment, the start lever 20 corresponds to a start operation means. The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variable game based on the operation of the start lever 20 when a bet number is set. In other words, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to start a variable game when the start lever 20 is operated with a bet number of 2 or 3 coins set.

The slot machine 10 is equipped with a left stop button 21a, a center stop button 21b, and a right stop button 21c. The stop buttons 21a to 21c correspond to the reels 16a to 16c, respectively, and are an example of a means or operation unit capable of performing a stop operation that triggers the rotation of the corresponding reel. In this embodiment, the stop buttons 21a to 21c each correspond to a stop operation means. In this manner, the slot machine 10 is equipped with a plurality of stop operation means corresponding to the plurality of reels, respectively. In the following description, in one variable game, the first stop operation using any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is referred to as the first stop operation, the next stop operation using any of the remaining two stop buttons is referred to as the second stop operation, and the final stop operation using the remaining stop button is referred to as the third stop operation.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, the variable game begins when the start lever 20 is operated, causing the reels 16a to 16c to spin. Then, in the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c are spinning, the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated to stop the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. In other words, in the variable game, multiple reels spin, and the corresponding reels can be stopped in response to the operation of the stop operation means.

The slot machine 10 is equipped with a lower panel lamp 25. The lower panel lamp 25 is provided at the bottom of the front door 12 and has a transparent decorative panel decorated with a motif or the like, and an illuminant such as an LED disposed behind the decorative panel.

The slot machine 10 has a medal payout outlet 22 for paying out game medals. The slot machine 10 has a receiving tray 23 for receiving game medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 22. The slot machine 10 has a hopper unit (not shown) inside the machine. The hopper unit is capable of storing game medals and pays out the stored game medals from the medal payout outlet 22. Game medals inserted through the medal insertion port 17 pass through a medal selector and are then stored in the hopper unit.

The slot machine 10 is provided with an information display unit 30 that is visible from outside the slot machine 10. The information display unit 30 is provided, for example, near the medal insertion slot 17, the MAX BET button 18, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c that the player can operate to play the game.

As shown in FIG. 2, the information display unit 30 has an insertion possibility display unit 31. The insertion possibility display unit 31 displays information that can identify whether or not a gaming medal can be inserted. As a specific example, the insertion possibility display unit 31 lights up when insertion of a gaming medal is acceptable, and turns off when insertion of a gaming medal is not acceptable.

The information display unit 30 has a replay display unit 32. The replay display unit 32 displays information that can identify whether a replay is in progress (a replay is being set). As a specific example, the replay display unit 32 lights up when a replay is in progress, and turns off when a replay is not in progress. In this specification, "replay" refers to a variable game that can be played without inserting game medals or consuming credits.

The information display unit 30 has a wait display unit 33. The wait display unit 33 displays information that can identify whether or not a wait time is in progress. As a specific example, the wait display unit 33 lights up when a wait time is in progress and turns off when a wait time is not in progress. The wait time is a waiting time that is set so that the number of times the variable game is executed per unit time does not exceed a predetermined number of times.

The information display unit 30 has a bet display unit 34. The bet display unit 34 displays information that can identify the bet that has been set. As a specific example, the bet display unit 34 has three light-emitting elements. Then, in the bet display unit 34, the light-emitting element that corresponds to the bet lights up depending on whether the bet that has been set is 1, 2, or 3 coins.

The information display unit 30 has a credit display unit 35. The credit display unit 35 is a seven-segment type display. The credit display unit 35 can display a two-digit numerical value using two seven-segment type displays. The credit display unit 35 displays information that can identify the number of credits stored inside the slot machine 10 by lighting up any combination of light-emitting elements that make up the seven-segment type display.

The information display unit 30 has an advantageous zone display unit 36. Although details will be described later, the advantageous zone display unit 36 displays information that can identify whether or not the zone is being controlled to be an advantageous zone. As a specific example, the advantageous zone display unit 36 lights up when the zone is advantageous, and turns off when the zone is not advantageous (when the zone is non-advantageous).

The information display unit 30 has a payout display unit 37. The payout display unit 37 is a seven-segment display. The payout display unit 37 can display a two-digit number using two seven-segment displays. In this embodiment, the payout display unit 37 corresponds to a notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification using two seven-segment displays. The payout display unit 37 displays information regarding the number of game medals paid out in response to the occurrence of a win by lighting up any combination of light-emitting elements that constitute the displays 37a and 37b. Note that the number of game medals paid out in response to the occurrence of a win is not limited to the number of game medals actually paid out from the medal payout opening 22, but also the number of game medals added to the credit, and therefore can also be said to be the number of game medals granted in response to the occurrence of a win.

The payout display unit 37 is also used as a display unit that displays operation information that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination. The operation information is information that can identify at least one of the operation sequence (pressing order) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c in one variable game and the operation timing (pressing position). The payout display unit 37 displays operation information that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination by lighting up any combination of the light-emitting elements that make up the displays 37a and 37b. This makes it easier for the player to generate a winning combination. In this way, the payout display unit 37 can suggest or notify the player of an operation mode that is advantageous to the player among the multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c. In this embodiment, an operation mode that is advantageous to the player among the multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c corresponds to a specific operation mode.

As shown in FIG. 3, there are six different push orders for the stop buttons 21a to 21c, from first to sixth. For example, the first push order is a push order in which the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated so that the left reel 16a, center reel 16b, and right reel 16c are stopped in this order. In FIG. 3, the push order is shown by abbreviating the left stop button 21a as "left", the center stop button 21b as "center", and the right stop button 21c as "right". For example, the first push order is shown as "left center right". Also, FIG. 3 shows the reels whose rotation is stopped by the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. For example, in the case of the first push order, the left reel 16a stops upon the first stop operation, the center reel 16b stops upon the second stop operation, and the right reel 16c stops upon the third stop operation.

The payout display unit 37 displays operation information that can identify the push order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The payout display unit 37 displays "o1" as operation information that can identify the first push order. The payout display unit 37 displays "o2" as operation information that can identify the second push order, and displays "o3" as operation information that can identify the third push order. The payout display unit 37 also displays "o4" as operation information that can identify the fourth push order, "o5" as operation information that can identify the fifth push order, and "o6" as operation information that can identify the sixth push order.

Next, the relationship between the winning combination (combination of symbols) and the prize will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 has a payout role in which the payout of game medals is determined as a prize. The number of game medals to be paid out is determined in advance according to the payout role and the betting number. For example, the payout roles include a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, and a bell spill role. For example, as an example of a prize when a variable game is played with two coins, a payout of two coins is determined for all payout roles. Also, as an example of a prize when a variable game is played with three coins, a payout of two coins is determined for a cherry role, four coins for a watermelon role, fifteen coins for a bell role, and two coins for a bell spill role. In the following description, a combination of symbols that stops on a pay line NL when a cherry role wins is referred to as a "cherry stop". In the following description, a combination of symbols that stops on a pay line NL when a watermelon role wins is referred to as a "watermelon stop". In the following description, the symbol combination that stops on the pay line NL when the bell role is won is referred to as a "bell stop." In the following description, the symbol combination that stops on the pay line NL when the bell spill role is won is referred to as a "bell spill stop."

The slot machine 10 is configured such that, when a payout role is won in the role lottery, a condition device related to the payout is activated, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the activated condition device related to the payout can be stopped on the effective line NL. Specifically, when a cherry role is won in the role lottery and a condition device related to the payout of the cherry role is activated, it is possible to stop the cherry stop on the effective line NL. Incidentally, when a cherry role is won in the role lottery and a condition device related to the payout is activated, there are cases where the cherry stop stops on the effective line NL and cases where the cherry stop does not stop on the effective line NL depending on the operation timing (push position). When the cherry stop stops on the effective line NL, the cherry role wins and a game medal according to the multiplier is paid out as a prize. When a watermelon role is won in the role lottery and a condition device related to the payout of the watermelon role is activated, it is possible to stop the watermelon stop on the effective line NL. Incidentally, when the watermelon role is won in the role drawing and the condition device related to the payout is activated, there are cases where the watermelon stop stops on the valid line NL and cases where the watermelon stop does not stop on the valid line NL depending on the operation timing (push position). When the watermelon stop stops on the valid line NL, the watermelon role wins and game medals according to the multiplication number are paid out as a prize. When the bell role is won in the role drawing and the condition device related to the payout of the bell role is activated, it is possible to stop the bell stop on the valid line NL. Incidentally, when the bell role is won in the role drawing and the condition device related to the payout is activated, there are cases where the bell stop stops on the valid line NL and cases where the bell stop does not stop on the valid line NL depending on the operation sequence (push order). When the bell stop stops on the valid line NL, the bell role wins and game medals according to the multiplication number are paid out as a prize. When the bell spill role is won in the role drawing and the condition device related to the payout of the bell spill role is activated, it is possible to display the bell spill stop on the valid line NL. Incidentally, when the bell spill role is won in the role drawing and the condition device related to the payout is activated, depending on the operation sequence (push order), the bell spill stop may stop on the valid line NL or it may not stop on the valid line NL. When the bell spill stop stops on the valid line NL, the bell spill role wins and game medals according to the multiplier are paid out as a prize.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a replay role (replay role) for which the activation of replay (grant of replay) is set as a prize. In the following description, the combination of symbols that stops on the effective line NL when the replay role wins is referred to as a "replay stop". When the slot machine 10 wins the replay role in the role lottery, the condition device related to replay is activated, so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the activated condition device related to replay can be displayed on the effective line NL. Specifically, when the replay role is won in the role lottery and the condition device related to replay is activated, it is possible to stop the replay stop on the effective line NL. Incidentally, when the replay role is won in the role lottery and the condition device related to replay is activated, the replay stop is always stopped on the effective line NL regardless of the operation order (push order) and operation timing (push position). Then, when the replay stop symbol stops on the pay line NL, a replay role is won, and replay is activated as the prize. If replay is activated when a two-coin variation game is played, the player can play the two-coin variation game again without inserting game medals or consuming credits. If replay is activated when a two-coin variation game is played, the player cannot play the three-coin variation game in the next variation game. If replay is activated when a three-coin variation game is played, the player can play the three-coin variation game again without inserting game medals or consuming credits. If replay is activated when a three-coin variation game is played, the player cannot play the two-coin variation game in the next variation game.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a BB role of type 1, which is determined to be a prize in the form of the operation of the continuous operation device of the role (the application of the continuous operation device of the role). There are two types of BB roles: BB1 role of type 1 and BB2 role of type 1. The BB1 role can win a prize when the variable game is played with two coins, but cannot win a prize when the variable game is played with three coins. The BB2 role can win a prize when the variable game is played with three coins, but cannot win a prize when the variable game is played with two coins. The BB role of type 1 does not have a prize in the form of the payout of game medals or the replay operation. In the following description, the combination of symbols that stops on the pay line NL when the BB1 role of type 1 wins is referred to as the "BB1 stop of type 1". The BB1 stop of type 1 is, for example, a symbol combination of [Seven Seven Seven]. In the following description, the symbol combination that stops on the pay line NL when a 1st type BB2 role is won is referred to as the "1st type BB2 stop." The 1st type BB2 stop is, for example, a symbol combination of [BAR, BAR, BAR].

The slot machine 10 is configured so that when a type 1 BB role is won in the role lottery, a condition device related to the role continuous operation device is activated, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the activated condition device related to the role continuous operation device is displayed on the valid line NL. Specifically, when a type 1 BB1 role is won in the role lottery and the condition device related to the role continuous operation device is activated, it is possible to stop the type 1 BB1 stop on the valid line NL. As described above, when a variable game is played with two coins, the type 1 BB1 stop may stop on the valid line NL, while when a variable game is played with three coins, the type 1 BB1 stop does not stop on the valid line NL. And when a type 1 BB1 role is won in the role lottery and the condition device related to the role continuous operation device is activated, there are cases where the type 1 BB1 stop stops on the valid line NL and cases where the type 1 BB1 stop does not stop on the valid line NL depending on the operation timing (push position). When the 1st type BB1 stop stops on the valid line NL, the 1st type BB1 role is won, and the role continuous operation device is operated as a prize. On the other hand, when the 1st type BB1 stop does not stop on the valid line NL, the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over (so-called inside the 1st type BB1). In other words, when the 1st type BB1 stop does not stop on the valid line NL, the condition device related to the role continuous operation device continues to operate. Then, in the next and subsequent variable games, the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over until the 1st type BB1 stop stops on the valid line NL. In this way, when the 1st type BB1 role is won in the role lottery, the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over until the pattern combination corresponding to the 1st type BB1 role is derived in the subsequent variable game. In this embodiment, the 1st type BB1 role corresponds to a specific role.

When the BB2 type role is won in the role lottery and the condition device related to the role continuous operation device is activated, it is possible to stop the BB2 type stop on the valid line NL. As mentioned above, when a variable game is played with three coins, the BB2 type stop may stop on the valid line NL, while when a variable game is played with two coins, the BB2 type stop does not stop on the valid line NL. And when the BB2 type role is won in the role lottery and the condition device related to the role continuous operation device is activated, depending on the operation timing (push position), the BB2 type stop may stop on the valid line NL or may not stop on the valid line NL. When the BB2 type stop stops on the valid line NL, the BB2 type role is won and the role continuous operation device is activated as a prize. On the other hand, if the 1st type BB2 stop does not stop on the valid line NL, the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over (so-called inside the 1st type BB2). In other words, if the 1st type BB2 stop does not stop on the valid line NL, the condition device related to the role continuous operation device continues to be activated. Then, in the next and subsequent variable games, the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over until the 1st type BB2 stop stops on the valid line NL. In this way, if the 1st type BB2 role is won in the role lottery, the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over until a pattern combination corresponding to the 1st type BB2 role is derived in the subsequent variable game. In this embodiment, the 1st type BB2 role corresponds to a special role.

Incidentally, while the continuous reel operation device is in operation, the probability of winning a payout role in the role lottery is higher than when the continuous reel operation device is not in operation. After the continuous reel operation device is activated, if the number of game medals paid out as a result of winning after the continuous reel operation device is activated exceeds a specified number, the continuous reel operation device will be deactivated (the operation of the continuous reel operation device will end). As an example, this specified number is set to 50. Note that the number of bets that can be made to play one variable game while the continuous reel operation device is in operation is three. Not limited to this, the number of bets that can be made to play one variable game while the continuous reel operation device is in operation may be two.

The slot machine 10 has a plurality of game states.
As shown in Fig. 5, the game states include a first normal state, a second normal state, an advantageous state, and a chance state. In the following description, the first normal state and the second normal state may be collectively referred to as a normal state. As will be described later in detail, the advantageous state is an AT (so-called assist time) state, which is a game state that is more advantageous than the first normal state, the second normal state, and the chance state.

In the slot machine 10, when the condition for transition to the advantageous zone is satisfied during the first normal state, the slot machine 10 transitions to the second normal state. At this time, the slot machine 10 transitions from the non-advantageous zone to the advantageous zone. Here, the advantageous zone is a zone that is more likely to transition to an advantageous state than the non-advantageous zone. The advantageous zone is also a zone in which it is permitted to display operation information that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination. In other words, the advantageous zone is a zone in which it is permitted to suggest or notify the player of an operation mode (specific operation mode) that is advantageous to the player among multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c in the payout display unit 37. On the other hand, the non-advantageous zone is a zone in which it is prohibited to display operation information that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination. In other words, the non-advantageous section is a section in which the payout display unit 37 is not permitted to suggest or notify the player of an advantageous operation mode (specific operation mode) among the multiple operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. In this way, the advantageous section is a section that is more advantageous than the non-advantageous section.

When the slot machine 10 is in the second normal state, if the conditions for starting the advantageous state in the second normal state (hereinafter referred to as the normal advantageous start conditions) are met, the slot machine 10 transitions to an advantageous state. At this time, the slot machine 10 continues to be controlled in the advantageous zone.

When the slot machine 10 is in an advantageous state, if an end condition for the advantageous state (hereinafter referred to as the first end condition) is met, the slot machine 10 transitions to a chance state. At this time, the slot machine 10 continues to be controlled in the advantageous zone.

When the slot machine 10 is in a chance state, if the start condition of the advantageous state in the chance state (hereinafter referred to as the chance advantageous start condition) is met, the slot machine 10 transitions to an advantageous state. At this time, the slot machine 10 continues to be controlled in the advantageous zone. On the other hand, when the slot machine 10 is in a chance state, if the end condition of the chance state (hereinafter referred to as the chance end condition) is met, the slot machine 10 transitions to the first normal state. At this time, the slot machine 10 transitions from the advantageous zone to the non-advantageous zone.

The conditions for transitioning to the advantageous zone, the normal advantageous start condition, the first end condition, the chance advantageous start condition, and the chance end condition will be explained in detail later. In the slot machine 10, the chance advantageous start condition is more likely to be established than the normal advantageous start condition. That is, in this embodiment, the probability of transitioning to the advantageous state when in the chance state is higher than the probability of transitioning to the advantageous state when in the second normal state.

In the slot machine 10, when the end condition of the advantageous zone (hereinafter referred to as the second end condition) is met while the slot machine 10 is in any of the second normal state, advantageous state, and chance state, the slot machine 10 transitions to the first normal state. At this time, the slot machine 10 transitions from the advantageous zone to the non-advantageous zone. In this embodiment, there are multiple second end conditions. Specifically, the second end condition is met when the chance end condition is not met between the transition from the non-advantageous zone to the advantageous zone and the end of the variable game of the upper limit number of games (3000 times as an example). That is, in this embodiment, the second end condition is met when the number of variable games executed in the advantageous zone without transitioning to the non-advantageous zone reaches "3000 times", which corresponds to the upper limit number of games.

The second end condition is met when the number of game medals acquired after moving from the non-advantageous zone to the advantageous zone reaches the upper limit number of game media (2400 as an example). That is, in this embodiment, the second end condition is met when the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous zone without moving to the non-advantageous zone reaches "2400", which corresponds to the upper limit number of game media. In this embodiment, the number of acquired medals is the number of game medals paid out upon the occurrence of a win minus the number of game medals used to execute the variable game. In this way, the second end condition in this embodiment is met when the number of variable games executed in the advantageous zone reaches the upper limit number of games, or when the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous zone reaches the upper limit number of game media.

As described above, an advantageous state starts when the normal advantageous start condition is met. Also, an advantageous state starts when the chance advantageous start condition is met. That is, the start conditions for an advantageous state include normal advantageous start conditions and chance advantageous start conditions. And, an advantageous state ends when the first end condition is met. Also, an advantageous state ends when the second end condition is met. That is, the end conditions for an advantageous state include the first end condition and the second end condition.

The slot machine 10 has a number of indication states.
As shown in Fig. 5, the multiple instruction states include a non-AT state and an AT state. The non-AT state and the AT state differ in the presence or absence of display of operation information that can specify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination, or the display probability of the operation information.

In the AT state, operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning role may be displayed. On the other hand, in the non-AT state, operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning role is not displayed. For this reason, the AT state is a state in which the player can be given the advantageous benefit of displaying operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. In addition, in the non-AT state, the operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning role is displayed with a low probability, while in the AT state, the operation information may be displayed with a higher probability than in the non-AT state. However, as described above, the non-advantageous section is a section in which it is prohibited to display operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning role. Therefore, at least in the first normal state, operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning role is not displayed.

In the AT state, when a variable game is played with three coins, operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning role may be displayed. On the other hand, in the AT state, when a variable game is played with two coins, operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning role may not be displayed. Also, in the AT state, when the consecutive operation device of the reel is not in operation, operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning role may be displayed. On the other hand, in the AT state, when the consecutive operation device of the reel is in operation, operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning role may not be displayed. In other words, in the AT state, when the consecutive operation device of the reel is not in operation and a variable game is played with three coins, operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning role may be displayed. On the other hand, in the AT state, when the continuous reel operation device is in operation or when a variable game is played with two coins, no operation information is displayed that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination.

In the slot machine 10, an instruction state according to the game state is predefined. In the slot machine 10, when in the first normal state, the slot machine is controlled to the non-AT state. In the slot machine 10, when in the second normal state, the slot machine is controlled to the non-AT state. In the slot machine 10, when in an advantageous state, the slot machine is controlled to the AT state. In the slot machine 10, when in a chance state, the slot machine is controlled to the non-AT state. In the slot machine 10, the instruction state can be shifted with the transition of the game state. In the slot machine 10, even when the first normal state is shifted to the second normal state, the non-AT state is maintained. In the slot machine 10, when the second normal state is shifted to an advantageous state, the non-AT state is shifted to the AT state. In the slot machine 10, when the advantageous state is shifted to the chance state, the AT state is shifted to the non-AT state. In the slot machine 10, when the chance state is shifted to an advantageous state, the non-AT state is shifted to the AT state. In the slot machine 10, when the second normal state is shifted to the first normal state, the non-AT state is maintained. In the slot machine 10, when the advantageous state transitions to the first normal state, the AT state transitions to the non-AT state. In the slot machine 10, even when the chance state transitions to the first normal state, the non-AT state is maintained.

In this way, when in an advantageous state, it is controlled to the AT state. On the other hand, when in the first normal state, the second normal state, and the chance state, it is controlled to the non-AT state. Therefore, when in an advantageous state, among the multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c, an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is suggested or notified in the payout display unit 37. On the other hand, in the first normal state, the second normal state, and the chance state, among the multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c, an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is not suggested or notified in the payout display unit 37. Not limited to this, in the second normal state and the chance state, among the multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c, an operation mode that is advantageous to the player may be suggested or notified in the payout display unit 37. In this case, in an advantageous state, the frequency of suggesting or notifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player among the multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c in the payout display unit 37 may be higher than in the second normal state and the chance state. In other words, the advantageous state is a game state in which the payout display unit 37 more frequently suggests or notifies the player of an advantageous operation mode (specific operation mode) among multiple operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c than the first normal state, the second normal state, and the chance state. Therefore, the advantageous state is a game state that is more advantageous than the first normal state, the second normal state, and the chance state. In this embodiment, the advantageous state corresponds to the specific state. In this embodiment, the first normal state, the second normal state, and the chance state correspond to the non-specific state.

As described above, the slot machine 10 is controlled to a non-advantageous zone when in the first normal state. On the other hand, the slot machine 10 is controlled to a favorable zone when in any of the second normal state, the advantageous state, and the chance state. In other words, the non-advantageous zone includes a zone controlled to a non-specific state, but does not include a zone controlled to a specific state. On the other hand, the advantageous zone includes a zone controlled to a specific state and a zone controlled to a non-specific state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in Fig. 6, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 and a sub-board 41 inside the machine. The main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are connected to enable one-way communication from the main board 40 to the sub-board 41. The main board 40 performs various processes related to the progress of the game and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The sub-board 41 performs various processes related to the execution of the effects based on the control signals output by the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processes for executing light-emitting effects by the decorative lamps 13, audio effects by the speakers 14, display effects by the effect display device 15, and light-emitting effects by the stop operation lamps 24a to 24c.

The main board 40 will now be described.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a capable of executing a predetermined program, a main ROM 40b capable of reading data, and a main RWM 40c capable of reading and writing data. The main ROM 40b stores the programs executed by the main CPU 40a, lottery tables used in lotteries, and judgment values. The main RWM 40c stores various data that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the slot machine 10. In addition to the number of credits and multipliers described above, flags, counters, and timers are examples of data stored in the main RWM 40c.

The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as so-called "hardware random numbers" by mounting a random number generation circuit on the main board 40 that updates the value of the random numbers at a predetermined cycle, or may be generated as so-called "software random numbers" by having the main CPU 40a update the value of the random numbers at a predetermined control cycle.

The main board 40 is connected to the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and the throw-in sensor SE4. The main CPU 40a can input the detection signals output by the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port not shown. The main board 40 is connected to the actuators of the reels 16a to 16c. The main CPU 40a can control the rotation and stopping of the reels 16a to 16c individually via a drive circuit not shown.

The main board 40 is connected to the MAX BET button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The main CPU 40a can input detection signals, which are output when the MAX BET button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated, via a port not shown. The main board 40 is connected to the information display unit 30. The main CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display unit 30 via a drive circuit not shown.

Here, we will explain the lottery table stored in the main ROM 40b, which is used in the lottery to determine the winning number from among multiple winning numbers, and the winning numbers.

First, the winning number will be explained. In this embodiment, the winning number is information that specifies one or more combinations of symbols that can be displayed (derived) in the variable game. In other words, the winning number is a condition device identifier (ID) that specifies one or more combinations that can result in a win in the variable game.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a plurality of winning numbers including winning numbers 01-11.
For the winning number 01, a cherry role is set as a role that can be won in the variable game. When the winning number 01 is won and the left stop button 21a is operated to stop at a push position where the cherry symbol can be stopped on the pay line NL (hereinafter referred to as the cherry push position), the reels are stopped so that the cherry role will be won, regardless of the push order. On the other hand, when the left stop button 21a is operated to stop at a push position other than the cherry push position, the reels are stopped so that a cherry role spill symbol combination is derived, regardless of the push order. In the slot machine 10, even if a cherry role spill symbol combination is derived, no prize is awarded.

For winning number 02, a watermelon role is set as a role that can be won in the variable game. When winning number 02 is won and each of stop buttons 21a to 21c is stopped at a push position where the watermelon symbol can be stopped on the pay line NL (hereinafter referred to as the watermelon push position), the reels are stopped so that the watermelon role is won, regardless of the push order. On the other hand, when stop buttons 21a to 21c are stopped at a push position other than the watermelon push position, the reels are stopped so that a watermelon role spill symbol combination is derived, regardless of the push order. Note that in slot machine 10, no prize is awarded even if a watermelon role spill symbol combination is derived.

For winning numbers 03 to 08, the bell role and the bell spill role are set as roles that can be won in the variable game. If any of winning numbers 03 to 08 is won, and a stop operation is performed in any one of the predetermined push orders from the first push order to the sixth push order (hereinafter referred to as the operation mode of the bell role), the reels are stopped so that the bell role will be won, regardless of the push position. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a push order different from the one push order (hereinafter referred to as the operation mode of the bell spill role), the reels are stopped so that the bell spill role will be won, regardless of the push position.

For winning number 03, when the reels are stopped in the first push order, the reels will be stopped so that a bell will be awarded. For winning number 04, when the reels are stopped in the second push order, the reels will be stopped so that a bell will be awarded. For winning number 05, when the reels are stopped in the third push order, the reels will be stopped so that a bell will be awarded. For winning number 06, when the reels are stopped in the fourth push order, the reels will be stopped so that a bell will be awarded. For winning number 07, when the reels are stopped in the fifth push order, the reels will be stopped so that a bell will be awarded. For winning number 08, when the reels are stopped in the sixth push order, the reels will be stopped so that a bell will be awarded.

For winning number 09, a replay role is set as a role that can be won in the variable game. If winning number 09 is won, the reels are stopped so that the replay role can be won, regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position.

For the winning number 10, a 1st type BB1 role is set as a role that can be won in the variable game. When the winning number 10 is won and each of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is stopped at a push position where the seven symbol can be stopped on the active line NL (hereinafter referred to as the seven push position), the reels are stopped so that the 1st type BB1 role is won, regardless of the push order. Incidentally, when a variable game is played with two coins, the reels are stopped so that the 1st type BB1 role is won when each of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is stopped at the seven push position. On the other hand, when a variable game is played with three coins, the reels are stopped so that the 1st type BB1 role is not won when each of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is stopped at the seven push position. Also, even if a variable game is played with two coins, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are pressed in a position other than the seven-button position, the reels are stopped so that a combination of symbols for a 1-type BB 1-role spill is derived, regardless of the order in which they are pressed. Note that in the slot machine 10, no prize is awarded even if a combination of symbols for a 1-type BB 1-role spill is derived.

For the winning number 11, a 1st type BB2 role is set as a role that can be won in the variable game. When the winning number 11 is won and each of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is stopped at a push position (hereinafter referred to as the BAR push position) where the BAR pattern can be stopped on the active line NL, the reels are stopped so that the 1st type BB2 role is won, regardless of the push order. Incidentally, when a variable game is played with three coins, the reels are stopped so that the 1st type BB2 role is won when each of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is stopped at the BAR push position. On the other hand, when a variable game is played with two coins, the reels are stopped so that the 1st type BB2 role is not won when each of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is stopped at the BAR push position. Also, even if a variable game is played with three coins, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are pressed in a position other than the BAR position, the reels are stopped so that a combination of symbols of 1 type BB and 2 roles is derived, regardless of the order in which they are pressed. Note that in the slot machine 10, no prize is awarded even if a combination of symbols of 1 type BB and 2 roles is derived.

Next, the winning combination table will be described.
The slot machine 10 has a plurality of role selection tables. The role selection tables include a role selection table 1 for when the consecutive role operation device is not in operation and a variable game is played with two coins, and a role selection table 2 for when the consecutive role operation device is not in operation and a variable game is played with three coins. The role selection tables further include a role selection table 3 for when the consecutive role operation device is in operation.

As shown in FIG. 7, in each role selection table, a judgment value is associated with each of the multiple winning numbers as numerical data for judging whether or not a number is a win (hereinafter referred to as winning judgment). In the winning judgment, a winning judgment is made when the value obtained by subtracting the judgment value from the value of the random number for role selection is a negative value. Note that if the value obtained by subtracting the judgment value from the value of the random number for role selection is not a negative value, this calculated value is used to make a winning judgment for the next winning number. In this embodiment, the random number for role selection is determined to be between 0 and 65535.

In each role selection table, the order in which the winning numbers are judged to be a winner is determined. In this embodiment, the order in which the winning numbers are judged to be a winner is the order of the smallest winning numbers (winning number 01 → winning number 02 → ... → winning number 11). If none of the winning numbers (roles) are won, it is a so-called "loss."

In the role selection table 3, a judgment value is set so that the winning probability of the winning number 01 (cherry role) is higher than that in the role selection table 1 and the role selection table 2. In the role selection table 2, a judgment value is set so that the winning probability of the winning number 01 is higher than that in the role selection table 1. In the role selection table 3, a judgment value is set so that the winning probability of the winning number 02 (watermelon role) is higher than that in the role selection table 1 and the role selection table 2. In the role selection table 2, a judgment value is set so that the winning probability of the winning number 02 is higher than that in the role selection table 1. In the role selection table 3, a judgment value is set so that the winning probability of the winning numbers 03 to 08 (bell role and bell spill role) is higher than that in the role selection table 1 and the role selection table 2. In the role selection table 2, a judgment value is set so that the winning probability of the winning numbers 03 to 08 is higher than that in the role selection table 1.

In the role selection table 3, a judgment value is set so that the winning number 09 (replay role) does not win. In the role selection table 2, a judgment value is set so that the winning probability of the winning number 09 is higher than that in the role selection table 1. In the role selection table 1, a judgment value is set so that the winning number 10 (1 type BB1 role) can win. On the other hand, in the role selection table 2 and the role selection table 3, a judgment value is set so that the winning number 10 does not win. In the role selection table 2, a judgment value is set so that the winning number 11 (1 type BB2 role) can win. On the other hand, in the role selection table 1 and the role selection table 3, a judgment value is set so that the winning number 11 does not win. As described above, the roles that can win in the role selection include the 1 type BB1 role and the 1 type BB2 role. And the 1 type BB1 role is a role that can win in the role selection when the multiplication number is set to 2. And the 1 type BB2 role is a role that can win in the role selection when the multiplication number is set to 3.

As described above, when the variation game is played with three bets, two more game medals are paid out when a watermelon role wins, compared to when the variation game is played with two bets. Also, when the variation game is played with three bets, 13 more game medals are paid out when a bell role wins, compared to when the variation game is played with two bets. Therefore, although the slot machine 10 can play a variation game with two or three bets, playing a variation game with three bets rather than two bets increases the probability of winning a prize and tends to pay out more game medals when a payout role wins. For this reason, in this embodiment, the variation game is played with three bets, which is advantageous for the player.

Furthermore, as described above, when a variable game is played with three coins, operation information is displayed that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination. On the other hand, when a variable game is played with two coins, operation information is not displayed that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination. For this reason, in this embodiment, the variable game is played with three coins, which is advantageous for the player.

In addition, while the continuous operation device of the reel is in operation, the probability of winning a payout role in the role lottery is higher than when the continuous operation device of the reel is not in operation, but no operation information is displayed that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning role. And, while the continuous operation device of the reel is in operation, a replay role is not won in the role lottery. For this reason, this embodiment is configured to be advantageous for the player by playing a variable game with three coins when the continuous operation device is not in operation. In other words, in this embodiment, it is recommended to play a variable game with three coins when the continuous operation device of the reel is not in operation.

The sub-substrate 41 will now be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-board 41 includes a sub-CPU 41a capable of executing a predetermined program, a sub-ROM 41b capable of reading data, and a sub-RWM 41c capable of reading and writing data. The sub-ROM 41b stores the program executed by the sub-CPU 41a, a lottery table used in lotteries, and judgment values. The sub-ROM 41b stores light-emitting performance data used to execute light-emitting performance. The sub-ROM 41b stores audio performance data used to execute audio performance. The sub-ROM 41b stores display performance data used to execute display performance. The sub-RWM 41c stores various data that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. Flags, counters, and timers are examples of data stored in the sub-RWM 41c.

The sub-substrate 41 is configured to be capable of generating random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as so-called "hardware random numbers" by mounting a random number generation circuit on the sub-substrate 41 that updates the value of the random numbers at a predetermined cycle, or may be generated as so-called "software random numbers" by having the sub-CPU 41a update the value of the random numbers at a predetermined control cycle.

The sub-board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, the performance display device 15, and the stop operation lamps 24a to 24c. The sub-CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, the performance display device 15, and the stop operation lamps 24a to 24c via a drive circuit (not shown). In this embodiment, the sub-CPU 41a corresponds to a performance control means that controls the performance device group, which is an example of a performance execution means. Also, in this embodiment, it corresponds to a light emission control means that controls the decorative lamp 13 and the stop operation lamp 24. The sub-board 41 is connected to the lower panel lamp 25. The sub-CPU 41a can control the lower panel lamp 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-board 41 is connected to the backlight BL. The sub-CPU 41a can control the backlight BL via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the power supply unit 50 will be described.
The power supply unit 50 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as an amusement facility into a predetermined power supply voltage V1, and converts the converted power supply voltage V1 into a power supply voltage V2 to be supplied to each board of the slot machine 10. The power supply unit 50 includes a power switch 50a. To start the slot machine 10, power is supplied from an external power supply while the power switch 50a is turned on, or the power switch 50a is turned from off to on while power is being supplied from the external power supply. To stop the slot machine 10, power from the external power supply is cut off, or the power switch 50a is turned from on to off. That is, the slot machine 10 stops when the power supply is stopped. On the other hand, the slot machine 10 starts up when the power supply is resumed. In this specification, "power supply is stopped" means that power from the external power supply is cut off, or the power switch 50a is turned from on to off, thereby cutting off power to the slot machine 10. In addition, in this specification, “power supply is resumed” means that power is supplied from an external power source or that power to the slot machine 10 is started by turning the power switch 50a from off to on.

The power supply unit 50 includes a backup power supply (not shown). The backup power supply can supply power to the main RWM 40c and the sub-RWM 41c even when the power supply is stopped. The main RWM 40c is supplied with power from the backup power supply, so that the contents stored in the main RWM 40c when the power supply is stopped can be retained even after the power supply is stopped. The main RWM 40c in this embodiment is capable of storing various types of information and is configured to be able to retain at least a portion of the stored information even after the power supply is stopped. The sub-RWM 41c is supplied with power from the backup power supply, so that the contents stored in the sub-RWM 41c when the power supply is stopped can be retained even after the power supply is stopped. The sub-RWM 41c in this embodiment is capable of storing various types of information and is configured to be able to retain at least a portion of the stored information even after the power supply is stopped. For example, the main RWM 40c and the sub RWM 41c may be non-volatile memories capable of retaining their stored contents even when the power supply is stopped, so that the stored information may be retained even after the power supply is stopped. In this way, the slot machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a backup function that can retain the stored contents of the main RWM 40c and the sub RWM 41c even when the power supply is stopped.

Next, the processing executed by the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 will be described.
The main power cut-off process will now be described.
When the main CPU 40a receives a power cut signal output by the power supply unit 50 when the power supply voltage drops below a specified voltage, the main CPU 40a executes a main power cut process. In the main power cut process, the main CPU 40a calculates a checksum value of the main RWM 40c and stores the calculated checksum value in the main RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a also stores information (hereinafter referred to as a backup flag) that can identify that the main power cut process has been executed normally in the main RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a then waits until the power is completely cut off. The various pieces of information stored in the main RWM 40c when the power supply is stopped are retained by the backup function described above even after the power supply is stopped.

The main power-on process will now be described.
When the voltage supplied to the main board 40 reaches a voltage required for the operation of the main CPU 40a upon power-on, the main CPU 40a starts up by performing a start-up process (boot process). The main power-on process is executed after the main CPU 40a is started up by the start-up process.

The main CPU 40a performs a backup judgment to determine whether the backed up information is normal. Specifically, the main CPU 40a judges whether a backup flag is stored in the main RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a calculates a checksum value of the main RWM 40c and judges whether the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated during the main power cut processing. If the backup flag is stored and the checksum values match, the main CPU 40a judges the backup judgment to be normal, but if not, it judges the backup judgment to be abnormal. Here, if the backup flag is not stored or the checksum values do not match, there is a high possibility that an abnormality has occurred in some or all of the backed up information.

If the backup judgment determines that there is an abnormality, the main CPU 40a performs a main initialization process. In the main initialization process, the main CPU 40a initializes the backed-up information. When the main CPU 40a executes the main initialization process, it outputs to the sub-board 41 a control command (hereinafter referred to as an initial designation command) that can specify that the state before the power supply was stopped will not be restored. The main CPU 40a then ends the main power-on process, and starts a game progress main process to restore based on the initialized information and progress the game.

If the backup judgment is normal, the main CPU 40a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a return command) to the sub-board 41 that can specify that the state before the power supply was stopped will be restored without performing the main initialization process. In this case, the main CPU 40a may output a control command to the sub-board 41 based on information related to the game, such as the game status. Thereafter, the main CPU 40a ends the main power-on process, and starts the main game progress process to return based on the backed-up information and progress the game.

The game progress main processing executed by the main CPU 40a will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 8, the game progress main process is a series of processes for executing a variable game and awarding a prize.

In the game progress main processing, the main CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main CPU 40a erases or updates a predetermined memory area in the main RWM 40c. In addition, in the game start set process, if a replay is activated when the previous variable game ends, the main CPU 40a sets the same number of bets as the number set when the previous variable game starts. Next, the main CPU 40a starts accepting the number of medals bet (step S102). The main CPU 40a determines whether a replay is in operation (a replay is being set) (step S103). A replay in operation corresponds to a time when a replay is granted. If a replay is not in operation (step S103: NO), the main CPU 40a performs a medal management process to set the number of bets (number of bets) in the current variable game (step S104). When a multiplier is set in the medal management process, the main CPU 40a stores a control command that can specify that a multiplier has been set (hereinafter referred to as a multiplier setting command) in the output buffer. The multiplier setting command is also a control command that can specify the multiplier that has been set.

In the medal management process, the main CPU 40a can increase the multiplier when a game medal is inserted into the medal insertion port 17 and a detection signal is input from the insertion sensor SE4. Specifically, the main CPU 40a increases the multiplier when a game medal is inserted into the medal insertion port 17 in a state where the set multiplier is less than the maximum multiplier. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not increase the multiplier when a game medal is inserted into the medal insertion port 17 in a state where the set multiplier is the maximum multiplier. In this case, the main CPU 40a increases the number of credits by the number of inserted game medals. Note that if the number of credits exceeds the upper limit (for example, 50 medals), the main CPU 40a prevents the game medals inserted into the medal insertion port 17 from being stored in the hopper unit and returns the game medals from the medal payout outlet 22.

In addition, in the medal management process, the main CPU 40a may increase the bet when it receives a detection signal output when the MAX BET button 18 is operated. Specifically, the main CPU 40a may increase the bet when the number of credits is 1 or more and the set bet is less than the maximum bet. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not increase the bet when the MAX BET button 18 is operated and the set bet is the maximum bet. Furthermore, the main CPU 40a does not increase the bet when the number of credits is 0.

When the main CPU 40a increases the bet amount based on the operation of the MAX BET button 18, the main CPU 40a increases the bet amount only when it becomes the maximum bet amount. Specifically, when the MAX BET button 18 is operated when the set bet amount is less than the maximum bet amount and the sum of the set bet amount and the number of credits is equal to or greater than the maximum bet amount, the main CPU 40a increases the bet amount so that the bet amount becomes the maximum bet amount (3 coins). On the other hand, when the sum of the set bet amount and the number of credits is less than the maximum bet amount, the main CPU 40a does not increase the bet amount even if the MAX BET button 18 is operated. For example, when the set bet amount is 0 coins, the main CPU 40a does not increase the bet amount even if the MAX BET button 18 is operated when the number of credits is less than 3. When the main CPU 40a increases the bet amount, it subtracts the number of credits stored in the main RWM 40c by the amount of the increase.

In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured so that the maximum bet (3 coins) is set by operating the MAX BET button 18. However, in the slot machine 10, it is also possible to set the minimum bet (2 coins) by inserting gaming medals into the medal insertion slot 17. The main CPU 40a controls the bet display unit 34 according to the set bet. The main CPU 40a also controls the credit display unit 35 according to the number of credits stored in the main RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a then ends the medal management process.

When the replay is in operation (step S103: YES), or when the medal management process is completed, the main CPU 40a determines whether the odds (number of bets) for the current variable game match the specified odds X that allow the variable game to be started (step S105). As described above, when the replay is in operation (step S103: YES), the main CPU 40a sets the odds for the previous variable game as the odds for the current variable game. In this embodiment, the specified odds X is 2 or 3 when the reel continuous operation device is not in operation, and is 3 when the reel continuous operation device is in operation.

If the multiplier does not match the specified multiplier X (step S105: NO), the main CPU 40a proceeds to step S103. That is, in step S105, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the variable game can be started. On the other hand, if the multiplier for the current variable game matches the specified multiplier X (step S105: YES), the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the start lever 20 has been operated (start operation) (step S106).

In the process of step S106, the main CPU 40a makes a positive judgment if a detection signal is input from the start lever 20. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a makes a negative judgment if a detection signal is not input from the start lever 20. If the start operation has not been accepted (step S106: NO), the main CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. On the other hand, if the start operation has been accepted (step S106: YES), the main CPU 40a performs a role selection process to determine a winning number as a role selection (step S107).

In the role selection process, the main CPU 40a acquires a random number for role selection generated by the main board 40. The main CPU 40a then refers to a role selection table that corresponds to whether or not the role continuous operation device is operating and the set multiplier. The main CPU 40a subtracts the judgment value of the winning number set in the role selection table from the acquired random number for role selection, and repeatedly judges whether or not to consider it a win, and determines whether or not to consider any of the winning numbers set in the role selection table as a win, or whether to consider none of the winning numbers as a win (so-called a miss).

When any of the winning numbers is won, the main CPU 40a stores information capable of identifying the winning number in the main RWM 40c. Specifically, when any of the winning numbers 01 to 08 (payout roles) is won, the main CPU 40a stores information capable of identifying the winning payout role (hereinafter, the winning payout flag) in the main RWM 40c. This activates a condition device related to payout in the slot machine 10. The main CPU 40a erases the winning payout flag in the display pattern determination process (step S117) described below after the variable game has ended. This deactivates the condition device related to payout in the slot machine 10.

When the main CPU 40a wins the winning number 09 (replay role), it stores information capable of identifying the winning replay role (hereinafter, the winning replay flag) in the main RWM 40c. This activates the condition device related to replay in the slot machine 10. The main CPU 40a erases the winning replay flag in the display pattern determination process described below after the variable game has ended. This deactivates the condition device related to replay in the slot machine 10.

When the main CPU 40a wins the winning number 10 (1st type BB1 role), it stores information that can identify the winning 1st type BB1 role (hereinafter, the winning BB1 flag) in the main RWM 40c. As a result, in the slot machine 10, the condition device related to the consecutive operation device of the reel is operated. In addition, the main CPU 40a erases the winning BB1 flag when a symbol combination corresponding to the winning 1st type BB1 role is derived in the display pattern determination process described below. As a result, in the slot machine 10, the condition device related to the consecutive operation device of the reel is deactivated. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not erase the winning BB1 flag when a symbol combination corresponding to the winning 1st type BB1 role is not derived in the display pattern determination process. As a result, in the slot machine 10, the condition device related to the consecutive operation device of the reel remains in operation, and the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over to the next variable game. In other words, in the next role selection process, the carried-over Type 1 BB1 role will be considered the winning role and will be selected.

Even if the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over to the next variable game, the main CPU 40a will draw the role in the next role drawing process. However, since the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over, the main CPU 40a will not draw the winning numbers 10 and 11. For this reason, for example, in a state in which the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over, the role drawing will not win the 1st type BB2 role, and two 1st type BB roles will not be won at the same time. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a draws the winning numbers 01 to 09. For this reason, in a state in which the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over, the role drawing may win a payout role, for example, the 1st type BB1 role and the cherry role may be won at the same time. In other words, in the slot machine 10, the condition device related to the payout and the condition device related to the role continuous operation device may operate at the same time. Similarly, in slot machine 10, the condition device related to replay and the condition device related to the consecutive operation device of the gadget may operate simultaneously. On the other hand, in slot machine 10, the condition device related to payout and the condition device related to replay do not operate simultaneously.

When the main CPU 40a wins the winning number 11 (1st type BB2 role), it stores information that can identify the winning 1st type BB2 role (hereinafter, the winning BB2 flag) in the main RWM 40c. As a result, in the slot machine 10, the condition device related to the consecutive operation device of the role is operated. In addition, the main CPU 40a erases the winning BB2 flag when a symbol combination corresponding to the winning 1st type BB2 role is derived in the display pattern determination process described below. As a result, in the slot machine 10, the condition device related to the consecutive operation device of the role is deactivated. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not erase the winning BB2 flag when a symbol combination corresponding to the winning 1st type BB2 role is not derived in the display pattern determination process. As a result, in the slot machine 10, the condition device related to the consecutive operation device of the role remains in operation, and the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over to the next variable game. In other words, in the next role selection process, the carried-over Type 1 BB2 role will be considered the winning role and will be selected.

Even if the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over to the next variable game, the main CPU 40a will carry out the role drawing in the next role drawing process. However, since the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, the main CPU 40a will not draw the winning numbers 10 and 11. For this reason, for example, in a state in which the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, the role drawing will not result in the winning of the 1st type BB1 role, and two 1st type BB roles will not be won at the same time. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a will draw the winning numbers 01 to 09. For this reason, in a state in which the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, the role drawing may result in the winning of a payout role, and for example, the 1st type BB2 role and the watermelon role may be won at the same time. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, the 1st type BB2 role and the replay role may be won at the same time.

As described above, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, winning of the payout role and the replay role is not carried over, but the winning of the type 1 BB role may be carried over. In this embodiment, "not winning the type 1 BB1 role in the role lottery" corresponds to not winning the type 1 BB1 role in the role lottery in a state where neither the winning of the type 1 BB1 role nor the winning of the type 1 BB2 role is carried over. On the other hand, in this embodiment, "winning the type 1 BB1 role in the role lottery" corresponds to winning the type 1 BB1 role in the role lottery in a state where neither the winning of the type 1 BB1 role nor the winning of the type 1 BB2 role is carried over, or the role lottery is held in a state where the winning of the type 1 BB1 role is carried over. That is, in this embodiment, "a variable game started without winning the BB1 type in the role lottery" corresponds to a variable game started without winning the BB1 type in a state where neither the BB1 type nor the BB2 type has been carried over. Also, "a variable game started after winning the BB1 type in the role lottery" corresponds to a variable game started after winning the BB1 type in a state where neither the BB1 type nor the BB2 type has been carried over, or a variable game started while the BB1 type has been carried over.

In addition, in this embodiment, "not winning the 1st type BB2 role in the role lottery" corresponds to not winning the 1st type BB2 role in the role lottery in a state where neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over. On the other hand, in this embodiment, "winning the 1st type BB2 role in the role lottery" corresponds to winning the 1st type BB2 role in the role lottery in a state where neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, or the role lottery is held in a state where the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over. In other words, in this embodiment, "a variable game started without winning the 1st type BB2 role in the role lottery" corresponds to a variable game started without winning the 1st type BB2 role in a state where neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over. In addition, a "variable game started by winning a 1st type BB2 role in the role lottery" corresponds to a variable game started by winning a 1st type BB2 role in a state where neither a 1st type BB1 role nor a 1st type BB2 role has been carried over, or a variable game started in a state where a 1st type BB2 role has been carried over. When the main CPU 40a finishes the role lottery, it stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a winning command) capable of identifying the winning number that has been won in the output buffer.

When the role selection process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs advantageous selection process (step S108). In the advantageous selection process, the main CPU 40a may execute any one of advantageous zone transition determination process, first advantageous transition selection process, and second advantageous transition selection process, depending on the game state. When the main CPU 40a is controlled to the first normal state, it may execute advantageous zone transition determination process. When the main CPU 40a is controlled to the second normal state, it may execute first advantageous transition selection process. When the main CPU 40a is controlled to the chance state, it may execute second advantageous transition selection process.

First, the advantageous zone transition determination process will be explained. The main CPU 40a performs the advantageous zone transition determination process when it is controlled to the first normal state and the consecutive reel operation device is not in operation. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not perform the advantageous zone transition determination process when it is controlled to a game state other than the first normal state or when the consecutive reel operation device is in operation. The advantageous zone transition determination process is a process that determines whether or not to transition from a non-advantageous zone to an advantageous zone. In other words, the advantageous zone transition determination process is a process that determines whether or not to transition from the first normal state to the second normal state.

In the advantageous zone transition determination process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the transition condition to the advantageous zone is met. Specifically, the main CPU 40a refers to the winning payout flag. If the winning payout flag is winning number 01 (cherry role), the main CPU 40a determines that the transition condition to the advantageous zone is met. The main CPU 40a stores information that can identify that the transition condition to the advantageous zone is met (hereinafter referred to as advantageous zone transition information) in the main RWM 40c. This allows the main CPU 40a to identify that the transition condition to the advantageous zone is met. Also, if the winning payout flag is winning number 02 (watermelon role), the main CPU 40a determines that the transition condition to the advantageous zone is met. The main CPU 40a stores the advantageous zone transition information in the main RWM 40c. If the winning payout flag is winning number 03 to 08 (bell role and bell spill role), the main CPU 40a determines that the transition condition to the advantageous zone is met. The main CPU 40a stores the advantageous zone transition information in the main RWM 40c. If none of the winning numbers 01 to 08 is a winning number, the main CPU 40a determines that the conditions for transitioning to the advantageous zone are not met.

When the main CPU 40a determines that the conditions for transition to the advantageous zone are met, or when it determines that the conditions for transition to the advantageous zone are not met, it ends the advantageous zone transition determination process and ends the advantageous lottery process. Note that when the conditions for transition to the advantageous zone are met, the main CPU 40a transitions from the non-advantageous zone to the advantageous zone and transitions from the first normal state to the second normal state in the termination process (step S120) described below.

In this way, when the main CPU 40a is controlled to the first normal state and the role continuous operation device is not in operation, the main CPU 40a can determine whether the conditions for transition to the advantageous zone are met according to the winning role by performing the advantageous zone transition determination process. The conditions for transition to the advantageous zone are met when a payout role is won in the role lottery, but are not met when a payout role is not won in the role lottery. In the role lottery when the variable game is played with three bets, the probability of winning a payout role is higher than in the role lottery when the variable game is played with two bets. For this reason, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the conditions for transition to the advantageous zone are more likely to be met when the variable game is played with three bets than when the variable game is played with two bets.

Next, the first advantageous transition lottery process will be described. The main CPU 40a performs the first advantageous transition lottery process when it is controlled to the second normal state and the consecutive reel operation device is not in operation. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not perform the first advantageous transition lottery process when it is controlled to a game state different from the second normal state or when the consecutive reel operation device is in operation. The first advantageous transition lottery process is a process that determines whether or not to transition from the second normal state to an advantageous state.

In the first advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs the first advantageous lottery based on the random number for the advantageous transition lottery generated by the main board 40. The main CPU 40a executes the first advantageous lottery depending on whether or not the first type BB role has been won.

Specifically, in the first advantageous lottery when neither the Type 1 BB1 nor Type 1 BB2 role is won, the main CPU 40a judges whether the winning payout flag is the winning number 02 (watermelon role). If the winning payout flag is not the winning number 02, the main CPU 40a ends the first advantageous lottery. On the other hand, if the winning payout flag is the winning number 02, the main CPU 40a judges whether the value of the acquired random number for the advantageous transition lottery is a value that will result in a win in the first advantageous lottery when neither the Type 1 BB1 nor Type 1 BB2 role is won.

In the first advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB2 role is a winning combination, the main CPU 40a judges whether the winning payout flag is the winning number 01 (cherry role). If the winning payout flag is not the winning number 01, the main CPU 40a ends the first advantageous lottery. On the other hand, if the winning payout flag is the winning number 01, the main CPU 40a judges whether the value of the acquired random number for the advantageous transition lottery is a value that will result in a winning combination in the first advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB2 role is a winning combination.

In the first advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB1 role is won, the main CPU 40a judges whether the winning payout flag is either the winning number 01 (cherry role) or the winning number 02 (watermelon role). If the winning payout flag is neither the winning number 01 nor the winning number 02, the main CPU 40a ends the first advantageous lottery. On the other hand, if the winning payout flag is either the winning number 01 or the winning number 02, the main CPU 40a judges whether the value of the acquired random number for the advantageous transition lottery is a value that will win the first advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB1 role is won. Note that the value that will win the first advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB1 role is won may be different between when the winning payout flag is the winning number 01 and when it is the winning number 02. The probability of winning the first advantageous lottery when the type 1 BB1 role is won may be different when the winning payout flag is the winning number 01 and when the winning number is 02.

Here, the winning probability of the first advantageous lottery differs depending on whether the 1st type BB role is won. That is, the contents of the first advantageous lottery are different in the cases where neither the 1st type BB1 role nor the 1st type BB2 role is won, the 1st type BB2 role is won, and the 1st type BB1 role is won, and the winning probability of the first advantageous lottery is different. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the first advantageous lottery is "when the 1st type BB1 role is won > when the 1st type BB2 role is won > when neither the 1st type BB1 role nor the 1st type BB2 role is won". And, the winning probability of the winning number 01 (cherry role) and the winning number 02 (watermelon role) is higher in the role lottery when the variable game is performed with three bets than in the role lottery when the variable game is performed with two bets. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a variable game is played with three coins while a Type 1 BB1 win is carried over, the player is most likely to win the first advantageous lottery.

If the first advantageous lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines that the normal advantageous start condition is met. If the first advantageous lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines that the normal advantageous start condition is not met. In this way, the normal advantageous start condition is met when the first advantageous lottery is won, but is not met when the first advantageous lottery is not won.

If the first advantageous lottery is won, the main CPU 40a stores information that can identify that the normal advantageous start condition has been met (hereinafter referred to as normal advantageous start information) in the main RWM 40c. This enables the main CPU 40a to identify that the normal advantageous start condition has been met. Note that if the normal advantageous start condition has been met, the main CPU 40a transitions from the second normal state to the advantageous state in the termination process (step S120) described below.

In addition, if the first advantageous lottery is won, the main CPU 40a stores the number of navigations as 5, 10, or 20 in the main RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs a lottery to determine the number of navigations using a random number for the navigation number lottery generated by the main board 40, and determines the number of navigations as 5, 10, or 20. The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to display operation information that can specify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate the winning of the bell role as many times as the number of navigation times in an advantageous state. In other words, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to win the bell role as many times as the number of navigation times in an advantageous state. The main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a navigation number command) that can specify the determined number of navigations in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the first advantageous transition lottery process and ends the advantageous lottery process.

Next, the second advantageous transition lottery process will be described. The main CPU 40a performs the second advantageous transition lottery process when it is controlled to the chance state and the consecutive reel operation device is not in operation. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not perform the second advantageous transition lottery process when it is controlled to a game state other than the chance state or when the consecutive reel operation device is in operation. The second advantageous transition lottery process is a decision to select whether to transition from the second normal state to either the advantageous state or the first normal state by lottery.

In the second advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs the second advantageous lottery based on the random number for the advantageous transition lottery generated by the main board 40. The main CPU 40a executes the second advantageous lottery depending on whether or not the first type BB role has been won.

Specifically, in the second advantageous lottery when neither the Type 1 BB1 nor Type 1 BB2 role is won, the main CPU 40a judges whether the winning payout flag is the winning number 01 (cherry role). If the winning payout flag is not the winning number 01, the main CPU 40a ends the second advantageous lottery. On the other hand, if the winning payout flag is the winning number 01, the main CPU 40a judges whether the value of the acquired random number for the advantageous transition lottery is a value that will result in a win in the second advantageous lottery when neither the Type 1 BB1 nor Type 1 BB2 role is won.

In the second advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB2 role is won, the main CPU 40a judges whether the winning payout flag is either the winning number 01 (cherry role) or the winning number 02 (watermelon role). If the winning payout flag is neither the winning number 01 nor the winning number 02, the main CPU 40a ends the second advantageous lottery. On the other hand, if the winning payout flag is either the winning number 01 or the winning number 02, the main CPU 40a judges whether the value of the acquired random number for the advantageous transition lottery is a value that will win the second advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB2 role is won. Note that the value that will win the second advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB2 role is won may be different between when the winning payout flag is the winning number 01 and when it is the winning number 02. Furthermore, the probability of winning the second advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB2 role is won may be different when the winning payout flag is the winning number 01 and when the winning number is 02.

In the second advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB1 role is a winning combination, the main CPU 40a judges whether the winning payout flag is any of the winning numbers 01 to 08. If the winning payout flag is not any of the winning numbers 01 to 08, the main CPU 40a ends the second advantageous lottery. On the other hand, if the winning payout flag is any of the winning numbers 01 to 08, the main CPU 40a judges whether the acquired random number for the advantageous transition lottery is a value that will result in a winning combination in the second advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB1 role is a winning combination. The value that will result in a winning combination in the second advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB1 role is a winning combination may be different when the winning payout flag is the winning number 01 to 08. The probability of winning the second advantageous lottery when the 1st type BB1 role is a winning combination may be different when the winning payout flag is the winning number 01 to 08.

Here, the probability of winning the second advantageous lottery differs depending on whether the 1st type BB role is won. In other words, the contents of the second advantageous lottery are different in the cases where neither the 1st type BB1 role nor the 1st type BB2 role is won, the 1st type BB2 role is won, and the 1st type BB1 role is won, and the probability of winning the second advantageous lottery is different. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the second advantageous lottery is "when the 1st type BB1 role is won > when the 1st type BB2 role is won > when neither the 1st type BB1 role nor the 1st type BB2 role is won." And, for winning numbers 01 to 08, the role lottery when the variable game is played with three bets is more likely to win than the role lottery when the variable game is played with two bets. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variable game is played with three bets while the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over, it is most likely to win the second advantageous lottery.

If the second advantageous lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines that the chance advantageous start condition is met. If the second advantageous lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines that the chance advantageous start condition is not met. In this way, the chance advantageous start condition is met when the second advantageous lottery is won, but is not met when the second advantageous lottery is not won.

If the second advantageous lottery is won, the main CPU 40a stores information that can identify that the chance advantageous start conditions have been met (hereinafter referred to as chance advantageous start information) in the main RWM 40c. This enables the main CPU 40a to identify that the chance advantageous start conditions have been met. Note that if the chance advantageous start conditions have been met, the main CPU 40a transitions from the chance state to the advantageous state in the termination process (step S120) described below.

In addition, if the second advantageous lottery is won, the main CPU 40a stores the number of navigations as 5, 10, or 20 in the main RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs a lottery to determine the number of navigations using a random number for the navigation number lottery generated by the main board 40, and determines the number of navigations as 5, 10, or 20. The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to display operation information that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate the winning of the bell role the number of navigation times in an advantageous state. In other words, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to win the bell role the number of navigation times in an advantageous state. The main CPU 40a stores the navigation number command in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the second advantageous transition lottery process and ends the advantageous lottery process.

If the second advantageous lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a conducts a normal transition lottery based on the random number for the normal transition lottery generated by the main board 40. For example, the normal transition lottery can be conducted by determining whether or not the value of the acquired random number for the normal transition lottery is a value that will result in a win in the normal transition lottery. If the normal transition lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines that the chance end condition is met. If the normal transition lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines that the chance end condition is not met. In this way, the chance end condition is met when the normal transition lottery is won, but is not met when the normal transition lottery is not won.

When the normal transition lottery is won, the main CPU 40a stores information that can identify that the chance end condition has been met (hereinafter referred to as chance end information) in the main RWM 40c. This enables the main CPU 40a to identify that the chance end condition has been met. In addition, in the termination process (step S120) described below, the main CPU 40a transitions from the advantageous zone to the non-advantageous zone and transitions from the chance state to the first normal state. When the main CPU 40a ends the normal transition lottery, it ends the second advantageous transition lottery process and ends the advantageous lottery process.

When the advantageous lottery process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs the instruction information determination process (step S109). The main CPU 40a performs the instruction information determination process when it is controlled to the advantageous state (AT state), the consecutive operation device of the reels is not in operation, and three coins are bet. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not perform the instruction information determination process when it is controlled to a game state other than the advantageous state (non-AT state), when the consecutive operation device of the reels is in operation, or when two coins are bet.

In the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the winning BB1 flag is stored in the main RWM 40c. If the winning BB1 flag is not stored in the main RWM 40c, the main CPU 40a does not determine operation information that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If the winning BB1 flag is stored in the main RWM 40c, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the winning payout flag is any of the winning numbers 03 to 08 (bell role and bell spill role). If the winning payout flag is not any of the winning numbers 03 to 08, the main CPU 40a does not determine operation information that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If the winning payout flag is any of the winning numbers 03 to 08, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can identify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a bell role win.

When the winning payout flag is the winning number 03, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can identify the first push sequence. When the winning payout flag is the winning number 04, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can identify the second push sequence. When the winning payout flag is the winning number 05, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can identify the third push sequence. When the winning payout flag is the winning number 06, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can identify the fourth push sequence. When the winning payout flag is the winning number 07, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can identify the fifth push sequence. When the winning payout flag is the winning number 08, the main CPU 40a determines operation information that can identify the sixth push sequence. The main CPU 40a stores the control command that can identify the push sequence (hereinafter referred to as the instruction information command) in the output buffer and ends the instruction information determination process.

In this way, in this embodiment, when a winning combination of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over and the bell role and the bell spill role are won, operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination of the bell role is determined. On the other hand, when a winning combination of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over and when neither a winning combination of the 1st type BB1 role nor a winning combination of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination of the bell role is not determined.

When the instruction information determination process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs an instruction information display process (step S110). If the instruction information determination process determines operation information that can identify any of the first to sixth push sequences, the main CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so that the determined operation information is displayed (see FIG. 3). The main CPU 40a then ends the instruction information display process. Note that if the instruction information determination process is not being performed, or if no operation information has been determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a does not perform the instruction information display process.

In this way, when the payout display unit 37 is controlled to be in an advantageous state, it may suggest or notify the player of an operation mode (specific operation mode) that is advantageous to the player from among multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The main CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so that the determined operation information is displayed until the variable game ends. Then, when the variable game ends, the main CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so that the determined operation information is erased.

When the instruction information display process is completed, the main CPU 40a judges whether the wait time has elapsed (step S111). If the wait time has not elapsed (step S111: NO), the main CPU 40a waits until the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed (step S111: YES), the main CPU 40a sets a wait time (4100 ms, for example) for the next time to judge whether the wait time has elapsed (step S112). The set wait time is measured by a count subtraction process executed as a timer interrupt process.

After setting the wait time, the main CPU 40a controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the reels 16a to 16c start to rotate (step S113). In the slot machine 10, the variation game starts when the reels 16a to 16c start to rotate in step S113. In this way, the main CPU 40a starts the variation game in response to the start operation. The main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as the start command) capable of specifying the start of the variation game in the output buffer. The start command is also a control command capable of specifying the bet amount when the start operation is accepted.

When the rotation speed of the reels 16a-16c reaches a specified speed, the main CPU 40a determines whether a stop operation has been received from any of the stop buttons 21a-21c (step S114). In the process of step S114, the main CPU 40a makes a positive determination if a detection signal has been input from any of the stop buttons 21a-21c corresponding to the spinning reel. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a makes a negative determination if a detection signal has not been input from any of the stop buttons 21a-21c. If a stop operation has not been received (step S114: NO), the main CPU 40a waits until a stop operation is received.

If a stop operation is received (step S114: YES), the main CPU 40a performs a reel stop process to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button that received the detection signal (step S115). That is, the main CPU 40a controls the actuator in response to the stop operation to stop the pattern on the reel that corresponds to the stop operation. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores a control command that can identify the stop button that received the detection signal in the output buffer. For example, when a detection signal of the left stop button 21a is input, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a left stop command) that can identify that the stop operation of the left stop button 21a has been received in the output buffer. When a detection signal of the middle stop button 21b is input, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a middle stop command) that can identify that the stop operation of the middle stop button 21b has been received in the output buffer. When a detection signal of the right stop button 21c is input, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as the right stop command) that can identify that a stop operation of the right stop button 21c has been accepted.

Here, the reel stopping process will be described in detail.
The main CPU 40a searches for symbols that are permitted to be stopped on the pay line NL, according to the results of the role selection (winning payout flag, winning replay flag, winning BB1 flag, and winning BB2 flag), among symbols that are within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, five symbols) from the timing (spin position) when the stop button is operated. For example, the search for symbols can be realized by at least one of referring to a stop symbol search table stored in the main ROM 40b and performing a calculation using the stop symbol search data. Then, the main CPU 40a stops the rotation of the reels so that one of the searched symbols is stopped on the pay line NL.

When the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are performed, the main CPU 40a performs reel stop processing, respectively, to display the combination of symbols according to the lottery result of this role selection and the operation mode (push order and push position) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. That is, the main CPU 40a can generate a winning role corresponding to the winning number won in the role selection according to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Note that the main CPU 40a does not generate a winning role if none of the winning numbers are won (in the case of a miss). For example, when any of the winning numbers 03 to 08 is won and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation mode of the bell role, the main CPU 40a generates a winning role of the bell role, while when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation mode of the bell spill role, the main CPU 40a generates a winning role of the bell spill role. Incidentally, even when a reel stop process is being performed, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to accept a stop operation corresponding to a reel that is spinning and is different from the reel for which the reel stop process is being performed. That is, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to perform reel stop processes that stop the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c approximately simultaneously. As a result, for example, in the slot machine 10, even if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at approximately the same timing, the corresponding reels 16a to 16c are stopped based on the respective reel stop processes. This improves the operability of the slot machine 10 for stopping the rotation of the reels.

The main CPU 40a then determines whether all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S116). If some of the reels 16a to 16c have not been stopped (step S116: NO), the main CPU 40a proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, if all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S116: YES), the main CPU 40a ends the variable game and performs a display pattern determination process to determine the result of the variable game (step S117). In this way, in the slot machine 10, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped by operating the stop buttons 21a to 21c, and the variable game ends. In the variable game, the stop numbers (game results) are derived by operating the stop buttons 21a to 21c. As described above, in the slot machine 10, the variable game begins when the reels 16a to 16c start to rotate in step S113, and ends when the reels 16a to 16c stop in step S115.

In the display pattern determination process of step S117, the main CPU 40a performs a winning determination as to whether or not any winning combination has occurred. That is, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the combination of patterns stopped on the pay line NL is a combination that is predetermined as a combination necessary to win a prize. When any winning combination occurs, the main CPU 40a awards a prize that has been determined for the winning combination. Specifically, when a winning combination of a payout combination occurs, the main CPU 40a stores information that can specify the number of game medals to be paid out due to the winning combination of the payout combination (hereinafter referred to as the winning payout number) in the main RWM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a initializes the winning payout flag stored in the main RWM 40c. As a result, in the slot machine 10, the condition device related to the payout is deactivated. Note that even if a winning combination of a payout combination does not occur, the main CPU 40a initializes the winning payout flag stored in the main RWM 40c. As a result, the payout-related condition device in the slot machine 10 is deactivated.

When a winning replay role occurs, the main CPU 40a stores information that can identify the occurrence of a winning replay role (hereinafter, replay activation flag) in the main RWM 40c. This activates replay in the slot machine 10. The main CPU 40a stores a control command that can identify the activation of replay (hereinafter, replay command) in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a stores information that can identify the multiplier that is set by the activation of replay in the main RWM 40c. This allows the main CPU 40a to set the multiplier to the same number as the multiplier that was set when the winning replay role occurred in the next game start set process (step S101). Then, the main CPU 40a initializes the winning replay flag stored in the main RWM 40c. This deactivates the condition device related to replay in the slot machine 10.

When a win of the BB1 type role occurs, the main CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, BB1 operation flag) capable of identifying the occurrence of a win of the BB1 type role in the main RWM 40c. This activates the consecutive operation device of the reel in the slot machine 10. The main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter, BB1 command) capable of identifying the operation of the consecutive operation device of the reel in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a then initializes the winning BB1 flag stored in the main RWM 40c. This deactivates the condition device related to the consecutive operation device of the reel in the slot machine 10. On the other hand, when a win of the BB1 type role does not occur, the main CPU 40a does not initialize the winning BB1 flag stored in the main RWM 40c.

When a win of the 1st type BB2 role occurs, the main CPU 40a stores information capable of identifying the occurrence of a win of the 1st type BB2 role (hereinafter, BB2 operation flag) in the main RWM 40c. This causes the reel continuous operation device to operate in the slot machine 10. The main CPU 40a stores a control command capable of identifying the operation of the reel continuous operation device (hereinafter, BB2 command) in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a then initializes the winning BB2 flag stored in the main RWM 40c. This causes the condition device related to the reel continuous operation device to become inactive in the slot machine 10. On the other hand, when a win of the 1st type BB2 role does not occur, the main CPU 40a does not initialize the winning BB2 flag stored in the main RWM 40c.

When the display pattern determination process is completed, the main CPU 40a determines whether the winning payout number stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more (step S118). If the winning payout number is not 1 or more (step S118: NO), the main CPU 40a performs the end process (step S120). On the other hand, if the winning payout number is 1 or more (step S118: YES), the main CPU 40a performs the medal payout process (step S119). In the medal payout process, the main CPU 40a updates the number of credits so that the game medals of the winning payout number are added. In addition, the main CPU 40a controls the hopper unit (not shown) so that the game medals exceeding the upper limit of the number of credits (for example, 50 medals) are paid out. The main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a payout command) capable of specifying the winning payout number in the output buffer. Furthermore, the main CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 to display information that can identify the winning payout amount. After that, the main CPU 40a performs the termination process (step S120).

In the termination process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the continuous reel operation device is in operation. If the continuous reel operation device is in operation, the main CPU 40a adds the number of winning payouts to information that can identify the number of game medals paid out due to winning after the continuous reel operation device is activated (hereinafter referred to as the number of medals paid out during the consecutive reel). If the number of medals paid out during the consecutive reel exceeds a specified number (50 medals) as a result of adding the payout number to the number of medals paid out during the consecutive reel, the main CPU 40a deactivates the continuous reel operation device. The main CPU 40a initializes the BB1 operation flag and the BB2 operation flag stored in the main RWM 40c. As a result, the continuous reel operation device in the slot machine 10 is deactivated. The main CPU 40a then terminates the termination process.

When the consecutive operation device of the reel is not in operation (when the consecutive operation device of the reel is not in operation), the main CPU 40a executes advantageous state processing. The advantageous state processing is processing for determining whether or not to transition from the advantageous state to the chance state. In the advantageous state processing, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the instruction information display processing has been performed in step S110. If the instruction information display processing has not been performed, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous state processing. If the instruction information display processing has been performed, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the first end condition is established. Specifically, the main CPU 40a updates the number of navigations stored in the main RWM 40c by subtracting 1. If the number of navigations is subtracted by 1 and becomes 0, the main CPU 40a determines that the first end condition is established. In this way, the first end condition is established based on the result of the variable game when the advantageous state is controlled after the advantageous state starts.

When it is determined that the first end condition is met, the main CPU 40a stores information capable of identifying that the first end condition is met (hereinafter referred to as first end information) in the main RWM 40c. This enables the main CPU 40a to identify that the first end condition is met. In this way, the first end condition is met when the number of navigations is decremented by 1 to become 0. On the other hand, the first end condition is not met when the number of navigations is decremented by 1 and does not become 0. Thereafter, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous state processing.

When the advantageous state processing is completed, the main CPU 40a performs advantageous zone upper limit judgment processing. In the advantageous zone upper limit judgment processing, the main CPU 40a judges whether or not it is controlled in any of the second normal state, advantageous state, and chance state. If it is not controlled in any of the second normal state, advantageous state, and chance state, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous zone upper limit judgment processing. On the other hand, if it is controlled in any of the second normal state, advantageous state, and chance state, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the information (hereinafter referred to as the advantageous game number) that can identify the number of variable games executed after transitioning from the non-advantageous zone to the advantageous zone, which is stored in the main RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the advantageous game number in both the two-coin and three-coin bets. Note that, in the advantageous zone transition processing described later, when transitioning from the non-advantageous zone to the advantageous zone, the initial value of 3000 advantageous game numbers, which corresponds to the game upper limit number, is stored in the main RWM 40c.

Furthermore, the main CPU 40a updates information (hereinafter referred to as the advantageous acquisition number) that can identify the number of game medals acquired after the transition from the non-advantageous zone to the advantageous zone stored in the main RWM 40c. Specifically, the main CPU 40a adds the number obtained by subtracting the bet number from the number of game medals paid out in the medal payout process to the advantageous acquisition number. For example, when a three-coin variable game is played and a bell role is won and 15 game medals are paid out, the main CPU 40a adds 12 to the advantageous acquisition number and stores it in the main RWM 40c. For example, when a two-coin variable game is played and a bell role is won and 2 game medals are paid out, the main CPU 40a adds 0 to the advantageous acquisition number and stores it in the main RWM 40c. For example, when a three-coin variable game is played and no role is won, the main CPU 40a subtracts 3 from the advantageous acquisition number and stores it in the main RWM 40c. If the advantageous acquisition number becomes negative as a result of subtracting the advantageous acquisition number, the main CPU 40a sets the advantageous acquisition number to 0 and stores it in the main RWM 40c. In this way, the main CPU 40a counts the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous zone.

The main CPU 40a judges whether the second end condition is met. Specifically, the main CPU 40a judges whether the number of advantageous games has become 0. If the number of advantageous games has not become 0, the main CPU 40a judges whether the number of advantageous acquisitions has become 2400 or more. If the number of advantageous acquisitions has not become 2400 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous zone upper limit judgment process. If the number of advantageous games becomes 0 or if the number of advantageous acquisitions has become 2400 or more, the main CPU 40a determines that the second end condition is met. In this way, the second end condition is met based on the result of the variable game when the advantageous zone is controlled after the advantageous zone starts. Note that judging whether the number of advantageous games has become 0 corresponds to judging whether the value after subtraction is 0 as a result of subtracting 1 from the number of advantageous games. Also, judging whether the number of advantageous acquisitions has become 2400 or more corresponds to judging whether the value after addition is 2400 or more as a result of adding the number of advantageous acquisitions.

When the main CPU 40a determines that the second end condition is met, it stores information (hereinafter referred to as second end information) capable of identifying that the second end condition is met in the main RWM 40c. This enables the main CPU 40a to identify that the second end condition is met. In addition, in the advantageous zone transition process described below, the main CPU 40a transitions from the advantageous zone to the non-advantageous zone, and transitions from either the second normal state, the advantageous state, or the chance state to the first normal state. In this way, the second end condition is met when the number of advantageous games becomes 0 or the number of advantageous wins becomes 2400 or more. On the other hand, the second end condition is not met when the number of advantageous games is 1 or more, or when the number of advantageous wins is less than 2400. More specifically, the second end condition is met when the number of variable games executed in the advantageous zone, including the zone controlled to the advantageous state, reaches the upper limit number of games (3000 times as an example), or when the number of gaming media acquired in the advantageous zone reaches the upper limit number of gaming media (2400 as an example). After that, the main CPU 40a ends the advantageous zone upper limit determination process.

In this way, when the second end condition is satisfied while being controlled in the second normal state, the advantageous state, and the chance state, it is determined that the state will transition to the first normal state. For example, after the transition condition to the advantageous zone is satisfied and the second normal state begins, even before the normal advantageous start condition is satisfied, when the second end condition is satisfied, the second normal state ends without transitioning to the advantageous state. For example, after the start condition of the advantageous state is satisfied and the advantageous state begins, even before the number of navigations becomes 0 (before the first end condition is satisfied), the advantageous state ends when the second end condition is satisfied. Also, for example, even before winning the normal transition lottery when controlled in the chance state (before the chance end condition is satisfied), the chance state ends when the second end condition is satisfied. In particular, the advantageous state is a game state in which it is easy to win game medals by winning the bell role as many times as the number of navigations. In this embodiment, even before winning the bell role as many times as the number of navigations, when the second end condition is satisfied, the advantageous state ends. For this reason, in this embodiment, the advantageous state may end when the number of bells won is less than the number of navigations.

After completing the favorable zone upper limit determination process, the main CPU 40a performs favorable zone transition processing. In the favorable zone transition processing, the main CPU 40a may execute either a favorable transition processing for transitioning from a non-favorable zone to a favorable zone, or a non-favorable transition processing for transitioning from a favorable zone to a non-favorable zone. In the favorable zone transition processing, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the transition condition to the favorable zone is met. If the transition condition to the favorable zone is met, the main CPU 40a performs favorable transition processing. In other words, if the transition condition to the favorable zone is met, the main CPU 40a transitions from the non-favorable zone to the favorable zone and transitions from the first normal state to the second normal state.

Specifically, in the advantageous transition process, the main CPU 40a stores information that can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled in an advantageous zone (hereinafter referred to as advantageous zone information) in the main RWM 40c. As a result, the slot machine 10 is controlled in an advantageous zone. The main CPU 40a then controls the light emitters of the advantageous zone display unit 36 to light up. The main CPU 40a controls the light emitters of the advantageous zone display unit 36 to remain lit until the slot machine 10 transitions from the advantageous zone to a non-advantageous zone. In this way, the slot machine 10 can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled in an advantageous zone by visually checking the advantageous zone display unit 36. The main CPU 40a also stores a control command that can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled in an advantageous zone (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous zone command) in the output buffer.

Then, the main CPU 40a transitions from the first normal state to the second normal state. The main CPU 40a stores information that can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled to the second normal state (hereinafter referred to as second state information) in the main RWM 40c. As a result, the slot machine 10 is controlled to the second normal state. The main CPU 40a stores a control command that can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled to the second normal state (hereinafter referred to as the second state command) in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a then ends the advantageous zone transition process.

If the transition condition to the favorable zone has not been met, the main CPU 40a judges whether the second end condition has been met. If the second end condition has been met, the main CPU 40a performs a non-favorable transition process. That is, if the second end condition has been met, the main CPU 40a transitions from the favorable zone to the non-favorable zone, and transitions from either the second normal state, the favorable state, or the chance state to the first normal state. The main CPU 40a also judges whether the chance end condition has been met. If the chance end condition has been met, the main CPU 40a performs a non-favorable transition process. That is, if the chance end condition has been met, the main CPU 40a transitions from the favorable zone to the non-favorable zone, and transitions from the chance state to the first normal state. If the second end condition and the chance end condition have not been met, the main CPU 40a terminates the favorable zone transition process.

In the non-advantageous transition process, the main CPU 40a stores information that can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled in a non-advantageous zone (hereinafter referred to as non-advantageous zone information) in the main RWM 40c. As a result, the slot machine 10 is controlled in a non-advantageous zone. The main CPU 40a then controls the light emitters of the advantageous zone display unit 36 to turn off. The main CPU 40a controls the light emitters of the advantageous zone display unit 36 to remain off until the slot machine 10 transitions from the non-advantageous zone to the advantageous zone. In this way, the slot machine 10 can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled in a non-advantageous zone by visually checking the advantageous zone display unit 36. The main CPU 40a also stores a control command that can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled in a non-advantageous zone (hereinafter referred to as a non-advantageous zone command) in the output buffer.

Then, the main CPU 40a transitions from the second normal state, the advantageous state, or the chance state to the first normal state. The main CPU 40a stores information that can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled to the first normal state (hereinafter referred to as the first state information) in the main RWM 40c. As a result, the slot machine 10 is controlled to the first normal state. The main CPU 40a stores a control command that can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled to the first normal state (hereinafter referred to as the first state command) in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a then ends the advantageous zone transition process.

When the advantageous zone transition process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs a game state transition process. In the game state transition process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal advantageous start condition has been met in the first advantageous transition lottery process. If the normal advantageous start condition has been met, the main CPU 40a transitions from the second normal state to the advantageous state. If the normal advantageous start condition has not been met, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the chance advantageous start condition has been met in the second advantageous transition lottery process. If the chance advantageous start condition has been met, the main CPU 40a transitions from the chance state to the advantageous state.

When the main CPU 40a transitions from either the second normal state or the chance state to an advantageous state, it stores information that can identify that the state is being controlled to an advantageous state (hereinafter referred to as advantageous state information) in the main RWM 40c. As a result, the slot machine 10 is controlled to an advantageous state. The main CPU 40a also stores a control command that can identify that the state is being controlled to an advantageous state (hereinafter referred to as advantageous state command) in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a then ends the game state transition process and ends the termination process.

If the chance favorable start condition is not met in the second favorable transition lottery process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the first end condition is met in the favorable state process. If the first end condition is met, the main CPU 40a transitions from the favorable state to the chance state. If the first end condition is not met, the main CPU 40a ends the game state transition process and ends the end process.

When the main CPU 40a transitions from an advantageous state to a chance state, it stores information that can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled to the chance state (hereinafter referred to as chance state information) in the main RWM 40c. This causes the slot machine 10 to be controlled to the chance state. The main CPU 40a also stores a control command that can identify that the slot machine 10 is being controlled to the chance state (hereinafter referred to as chance state command) in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a then ends the game state transition process and ends the termination process.

In the game progress main processing, the main CPU 40a is further configured to perform the following controls. When the main CPU 40a receives a detection signal from the settlement button 19 while a variable game is not being executed, it controls a hopper unit (not shown) to pay out game medals equal to the number of credits. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a settlement command) capable of identifying that the settlement button 19 has been operated in an output buffer. The main CPU 40a also controls the information display unit 30 (replay display unit 32, wait display unit 33, bet display unit 34, credit display unit 35, and payout display unit 37) to notify the user of the current status of the slot machine 10.

As described above, in the game progress main processing, the main CPU 40a can control the game state by performing the role selection process (step S107), the advantageous selection process (step S108), and the end process (step S120), and can control it to either an advantageous zone or a non-advantageous zone. In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a corresponds to the game state control means that controls the game state. Also, in this embodiment, the main CPU 40a corresponds to the zone control means that can control it to either an advantageous zone or a non-advantageous zone.

In the role selection process, a role selection is performed, and a favorable zone transition determination process is executed based on the result of the role selection, thereby controlling the non-favorable zone to the favorable zone, and a transition from the first normal state to the second normal state may occur. Also, a first favorable transition lottery process is executed in the favorable lottery process based on the result of the role selection, thereby transitioning from the second normal state to the favorable state. Similarly, a transition from the chance state to the favorable state may occur by executing a second favorable transition lottery process in the favorable lottery process based on the result of the role selection. Also, a favorable zone acquisition number is updated in the favorable zone upper limit determination process based on the result of the role selection, thereby controlling the non-favorable zone, and a transition from any of the second normal state, favorable state, and chance state to the first normal state. Also, a transition from the favorable state to the chance state may occur by updating the number of navigations in the favorable state process based on the result of the role selection.

In this way, the lottery for controlling the game state that the main CPU 40a can execute includes the lottery for the role. In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a corresponds to a lottery means that can execute a lottery for controlling the game state. The main CPU 40a can control from the second normal state, which is an example of a non-specific state, to an advantageous state, which is an example of a specific state, by executing a first advantageous transition lottery process based on the result of the role lottery. The main CPU 40a can also control from the chance state, which is an example of a non-specific state, to an advantageous state, which is an example of a specific state, by executing a second advantageous transition lottery process based on the result of the role lottery. In other words, the main CPU 40a can control from the non-specific state to the specific state based on the result of the role lottery. In this embodiment, the lottery for the role corresponds to a predetermined lottery.

As described above, in the role selection, the role selection table is different when the start lever 20 is operated when three coins are bet and when the start lever 20 is operated when two coins are bet. Therefore, the contents of the role selection when the start lever 20 is operated when three coins are bet and when the start lever 20 is operated when two coins are bet are different from those of the role selection when the start lever 20 is operated when two coins are bet. In other words, the main CPU 40a can execute a lottery for controlling the game state when the start lever 20 is operated when the number of coins is set to either two or three. However, the contents of the lottery executed by the main CPU 40a for controlling the game state are different when the start lever 20 is operated when the number of coins is set to two and when the start lever 20 is operated when the number of coins is set to three.

As described above, in the role lottery, the contents of the lottery differ between when the start lever 20 is operated when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is not carried over and when the start lever 20 is operated when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over. In the first advantageous lottery in the first advantageous transition lottery process and the second advantageous lottery in the second advantageous transition lottery process, the contents of the lottery differ depending on whether the 1st type BB1 role is won or not. In this way, the contents of the lottery regarding the control of the game state executed by the main CPU 40a differ between when the start lever 20 is operated before the winning of the 1st type BB1 role in the role lottery and when the start lever 20 is operated when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over. In the state where the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over, the main CPU 40a executes the lottery regarding the control of the game state as if the 1st type BB1 role has been won.

As described above, in the first advantageous lottery in the first advantageous transition lottery process and the second advantageous lottery in the second advantageous transition lottery process, the contents of the lottery differ depending on whether or not the type 1 BB2 role has been won. In this way, the contents of the lottery regarding the control of the game state executed by the main CPU 40a differ between when the start lever 20 is operated while the winning of the type 1 BB2 role is carried over and when the start lever 20 is operated while the winning of the type 1 BB1 role is carried over. And, in a state where the winning of the type 1 BB2 role is carried over, the main CPU 40a executes the lottery regarding the control of the game state as if the type 1 BB2 role has been won.

When the start lever 20 is operated in a role lottery when the multiplier is set to 2 (hereinafter referred to as the first situation) before the first type BB1 role is won in the role lottery (when the winning of the first type BB1 role is not carried over), the main CPU 40a draws the payout role, the replay role, and the first type BB1 role in the role lottery. On the other hand, when the start lever 20 is operated in a role lottery when the multiplier is set to 2 (hereinafter referred to as the second situation) after the first type BB1 role is won in the role lottery (when the winning of the first type BB1 role is carried over), the main CPU 40a draws the payout role and the replay role in the role lottery, but does not draw the first type BB1 role. For this reason, when the start lever 20 is operated in the first situation, the first type BB1 role and the payout role cannot be won at the same time. On the other hand, if the start lever 20 is operated in the second situation, the type 1 BB1 role and the payout role can be won at the same time. In the first advantageous lottery in the first advantageous transition lottery process and the second advantageous lottery in the second advantageous transition lottery process, the content of the lottery differs between when the start lever 20 is operated in the first situation and when the start lever 20 is operated in the second situation. In this way, the content of the lottery related to the control of the game state executed by the main CPU 40a differs between when the start lever 20 is operated in the first situation and when the start lever 20 is operated in the second situation.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, the contents of the lottery executed by the main CPU 40a for controlling the game state differ depending on the number of bets when the start lever 20 is operated and whether or not a winning type 1 BB role (type 1 BB1 role and type 1 BB2 role) has been carried over. The slot machine 10 has a game characteristic in which it is possible to increase the number of game medals by controlling the slot machine 10 to an advantageous state. For this reason, it is recommended that the slot machine 10 be played using a game method that can transition to an advantageous state.

A gaming method that allows a transition to an advantageous state will be described.
As described above, the advantageous state is configured to be transitionable from the second normal state and the chance state. The second normal state can be transitionable from the first normal state. In order to transition from the first normal state to the second normal state, it is necessary to establish the transition condition to the advantageous zone in the advantageous zone transition determination process. The transition condition to the advantageous zone is more likely to be established when there are three coins than when there are two coins, because it is easier to win the payout role. Then, after transitioning to the second normal state, it is possible to transition to the advantageous state by establishing the normal advantageous start condition in the first advantageous transition lottery process. The normal advantageous start condition is most likely to be established when there are three coins in a state in which the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over.

For this reason, for example, when controlled to the first normal state, it is recommended to operate the start lever 20 when there are two coins, win a type 1 BB1 role in the role lottery, and then play a three-coin variable game while the winning type 1 BB1 role is carried over, thereby transitioning from the first normal state to the second normal state to the advantageous state.For example, when controlled to the second normal state, it is recommended to play a three-coin variable game while the winning type 1 BB1 role is carried over, thereby transitioning from the second normal state to the advantageous state.

When controlled to the chance state, it is possible to transition to the advantageous state by establishing the chance advantageous start condition in the second advantageous transition lottery process. The chance advantageous start condition is most likely to be established when there are three coins when a winning Type 1 BB1 role is carried over. For this reason, for example, when controlled to the chance state, it is recommended to transition from the chance state to the advantageous state by playing a variable game with three coins when a winning Type 1 BB1 role is carried over.

When the game is controlled to an advantageous state, a winning type 1 BB1 role is carried over, there are three coins, and if the bell role and the bell spill role are won, the payout display unit 37 suggests or notifies the player of an operation mode (specific operation mode) that is advantageous to the player from among multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Therefore, for example, when the game is controlled to an advantageous state, it is recommended that a variable game be played with three coins when a winning type 1 BB1 role is carried over.

As described above, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, it is recommended to play the variable game with three coins when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over. For this reason, for example, in a state where neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, it is recommended to play the variable game with two coins until the 1st type BB1 role is won in the role lottery. Then, after the 1st type BB1 role is won, it is recommended to play the variable game with three coins. In a state where the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, the 1st type BB1 role will not be won in the role lottery, so it is recommended to make the 1st type BB2 role a winning player, so that neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over. After that, in a state where neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, it is recommended to play the variable game with two coins until the 1st type BB1 role is won in the role lottery. After winning the Type 1 BB1 role, it is recommended to play the variable game with 3 coins.

Next, the process executed by the sub-CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-power supply shutdown process will now be described.
The secondary CPU 41a executes secondary power cutoff processing when it receives a power cutoff signal output by the power supply unit 50 when the power supply voltage drops below a specified voltage. In the secondary power cutoff processing, the secondary CPU 41a calculates a checksum value of the secondary RWM 41c and stores the calculated checksum value in the secondary RWM 41c. The secondary CPU 41a also stores a backup flag in the secondary RWM 41c. The secondary CPU 41a then waits until the power is completely cut off. Various pieces of information stored in the secondary RWM 41c when the power supply is stopped are retained even after the power supply is stopped by the backup function described above.

The sub-power-on process will now be described.
When the voltage supplied to the secondary board 41 reaches a voltage required for the operation of the secondary CPU 41a upon power-on, the secondary CPU 41a starts up by performing a start-up process (boot process). The secondary power-on process is executed after the secondary CPU 41a is started up by the start-up process.

The secondary CPU 41a performs a backup judgment to judge whether the backed up information is normal. Specifically, the secondary CPU 41a judges whether a backup flag is stored in the secondary RWM 41c. The secondary CPU 41a calculates a checksum value of the secondary RWM 41c and judges whether the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated in the secondary power off process. If the backup flag is stored and the checksum values match, the secondary CPU 41a judges the backup judgment to be normal, but if not, it judges the backup judgment to be abnormal. Here, if the backup flag is not stored or the checksum values do not match, there is a high possibility that an abnormality has occurred in some or all of the backed up information.

If the backup judgment determines that there is an abnormality, the secondary CPU 41a performs secondary initialization processing. In the secondary initialization processing, the secondary CPU 41a initializes the backed up information. After that, the secondary CPU 41a ends the secondary power-on processing and returns based on the initialized information.

If the backup determination is normal, the secondary CPU 41a checks whether an initial command or a return command has been input. If an initial command has been input, the secondary CPU 41a initializes the backed up information. Thereafter, the secondary CPU 41a ends the secondary power-on process and returns based on the initialized information. If a return command has been input, the secondary CPU 41a does not perform the secondary initialization process, ends the secondary power-on process, and returns based on the backed up information.

Next, the performance control performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-CPU 41a controls the group of performance devices based on various control commands inputted as the game progresses, and executes various game performances. Here, the "game performance" in this embodiment is a performance in which a performance by one performance device is executed alone, or each performance by two or more performance devices is executed in combination, depending on the progress of the variable game and the transition of the game state. The sub-CPU 41a controls the lower panel lamp 25 to be always on. The sub-CPU 41a controls the backlight BL to be always on. The sub-CPU 41a specifies the current game state based on the first state command, the second state command, the advantageous state command, and the chance state command. The sub-CPU 41a specifies that the game is controlled to the advantageous zone based on the advantageous zone command. The sub-CPU 41a specifies that the game is controlled to the non-advantageous zone based on the non-advantageous zone command. The sub-CPU 41a specifies the multiplier based on the start command. The secondary CPU 41a determines the awarded prize based on the payout command, the replay command, the BB1 command, and the BB2 command.

An example of a game presentation executed by the presentation device group will be described below.
When the start command is input, the sub-CPU 41a controls the performance display device 15 to display a background corresponding to the multiplication number that can be specified from the start command. Here, the background is an image that is arranged on the layer with the lowest priority when various objects (images) such as characters and letters are displayed on the performance display device 15. Furthermore, when the start command is input, the sub-CPU 41a controls the speaker 14 to output background music (so-called BGM) corresponding to the multiplication number. In other words, the sub-CPU 41a controls the speaker 14 to output background music corresponding to the background displayed on the performance display device 15. Then, the sub-CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 13 to execute a light-emitting effect (hereinafter referred to as a background light-emitting effect) synchronized with the background music. In this way, in the slot machine 10, a background corresponding to the multiplication number when the start lever 20 is operated is displayed on the performance display device 15, and background music corresponding to the background is output from the speaker 14, and a background light-emitting effect synchronized with the background music is executed on the decorative lamp 13. In addition, when the sub-CPU 41a does not cause the performance display device 15 to display a background image, it outputs background music from the speaker 14 and causes the decorative lamp 13 to perform a background light-emitting performance.

When the sub-CPU 41a inputs any one of the left stop command, center stop command, and right stop command, it controls the stop operation lamp 24 (stop operation lamps 24a to 24c) to execute a light-emitting effect based on the stop operation (hereinafter referred to as a stop light-emitting effect). Specifically, when the sub-CPU 41a inputs any one of the left stop command, center stop command, and right stop command, it controls the stop operation lamp 24 to flash white for a predetermined period (for example, 500 ms). In other words, in the slot machine 10, three stop light-emitting effects are executed in one variable game. Furthermore, the sub-CPU 41a controls the stop operation lamp 24 to turn off when the predetermined period ends.

In this way, the stop light-emitting effect is an effect that is executed when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated to stop and the reels 16a to 16c stop. Therefore, the stop light-emitting effect can be said to be a light-emitting effect related to the stopping of the reels. In this embodiment, the stop light-emitting effect executed by the stop operation lamps 24a to 24c corresponds to a specific light-emitting effect.

When the variable game ends, the secondary CPU 41a inputs either a payout command or a replay command, and executes a result illumination effect based on the winning combination. For example, if a replay combination wins, the secondary CPU 41a controls the stop operation lamp 24 so that it lights up in blue when the variable game ends. For example, if a bell combination wins, the secondary CPU 41a controls the stop operation lamp 24 so that it lights up in yellow when the variable game ends. For example, if a watermelon combination wins, the secondary CPU 41a controls the stop operation lamp 24 so that it lights up in green when the variable game ends. For example, if a cherry combination wins, the secondary CPU 41a controls the stop operation lamp 24 so that it lights up in red when the variable game ends. The secondary CPU 41a lights up the stop operation lamp 24 in each color based on the winning combination, and then turns it off after a predetermined period of time has passed.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, while the variable game is being executed, a background light-emitting effect can be executed in the decorative lamp 13, and a stop light-emitting effect can be executed in the stop operation lamp 24. In other words, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, while the variable game is being executed, a light-emitting effect can be executed in each of the multiple light-emitting means. The decorative lamp 13 is not limited to a background light-emitting effect, and a light-emitting effect other than the background light-emitting effect may be executed. Also, the stop operation lamp 24 is not limited to a stop light-emitting effect and a result light-emitting effect, and a light-emitting effect other than the stop light-emitting effect and the result light-emitting effect may be executed.

When the sub-CPU 41a inputs an instruction information command, it controls the performance display device 15 to display information (hereinafter referred to as navigation information) that can identify an operation mode (in this embodiment, an operation sequence) that is advantageous to the player among multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c in one variable game that can be identified from the instruction information command. In other words, the performance display device 15 can execute an operation performance based on a specific operation mode suggested or notified in the payout display unit 37. As an example, the navigation information in the performance display device 15 is a number, letter, or icon that can identify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player among multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c. In the performance display device 15, the navigation information is displayed by being arranged on a layer that has a higher priority than the above-mentioned background. The performance related to the navigation information is a performance (hereinafter referred to as operation performance) that suggests or notifies the player of an operation mode (specific operation mode) that is advantageous to the player among multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c. In this way, the effect display device 15 can execute an operation effect that suggests or notifies the player of a specific operation mode that is advantageous to the player among multiple operation modes for multiple stop operation means. The operation effect ends when the variable game ends.

An example of the operation presentation will be described below.
When the instruction information command is input, the sub-CPU 41a controls the performance display device 15 to start the operation performance. When the operation performance starts, the performance display device 15 displays information that can identify whether the operation sequence of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is the first stop operation to the third stop operation. For example, in the case of the fourth push order, the performance display device 15 displays a left image OH with the number "3" surrounded by a circle as an image suggesting or notifying the operation sequence of the left stop button 21a. Furthermore, in the case of the fourth push order, the performance display device 15 displays a middle image ON with the number "1" surrounded by a circle as an image suggesting or notifying the operation sequence of the middle stop button 21b. Furthermore, in the case of the fourth push order, the performance display device 15 displays a right image OM with the number "2" surrounded by a circle as an image suggesting or notifying the operation sequence of the right stop button 21c. This enables the player to understand that the middle stop button 21b is the first stop operation, the right stop button 21c is the second stop operation, and the left stop button 21a is the third stop operation.

When any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is operated after the operation display has started, the image suggesting or notifying the operation order of the operated stop button is erased on the performance display device 15. For example, in the fourth push order, when the middle stop button 21b is operated to perform the first stop operation, the middle image ON is erased on the performance display device 15. At this time, the left image OH and the right image OM are continuously displayed on the performance display device 15. After that, when the right stop button 21c is operated to perform the second stop operation, the right image OM is erased on the performance display device 15. At this time, the left image OH is continuously displayed on the performance display device 15. After that, when the left stop button 21a is operated to perform the third stop operation, the left image OH is erased on the performance display device 15. The variable game ends, and the operation display ends on the performance display device 15. In this way, in an advantageous state, it is possible to execute the operation display during the execution of the variable game.

When the secondary CPU 41a inputs a start command, it can control the performance display device 15 to display information suggesting a winning role that can be identified from the winning command (hereinafter referred to as role suggestion information). As an example, the role suggestion information from the performance display device 15 is a pattern that constitutes a winning role, or a character of the same color as the color contained in the pattern that constitutes a winning role. Without being limited to this, the role suggestion information from the performance display device 15 may be, for example, a character string that suggests or notifies a winning role, or may display a line of a specific character. The role suggestion information is displayed by arranging it on a layer that has a higher priority than the above-mentioned background.

In this way, the sub-CPU 41a can cause the performance display device 15 to execute game performances. The sub-CPU 41a can control the performance display device 15 to display a background, and can also control the performance display device 15 to display navigation information or role suggestion information. The sub-CPU 41a can also cause the decorative lamps 13 and the speaker 14 to execute various game performances in the same way as the performance display device 15. As described above, in the slot machine 10, performances can be executed in the performance device group while a variable game is being executed.

Next, a specific example of the display content of the effect display device 15 during execution of the variable game will be described.
9(a) to (f), the effect display device 15 executes a game effect according to whether the winning of the 1st type BB role (1st type BB1 role and 1st type BB2 role) is carried over and the multiplication number when the start lever 20 is operated. In this embodiment, regardless of whether it is an advantageous zone or not, a game effect is executed according to whether the winning of the 1st type BB role is carried over and the multiplication number when the start lever 20 is operated. In this embodiment, regardless of the game state, a game effect is executed according to whether the winning of the 1st type BB role is carried over and the multiplication number when the start lever 20 is operated.

Specifically, FIG. 9(a) shows an example of the display contents of the performance display device 15 during the execution of the variable game when the start lever 20 is operated and started when neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, and the number of coins is two. In this case, the performance display device 15 displays an image imitating the back of the character CH and a game-related image KK1. The game-related image KK1 is an image containing text information such as "Not inside the 1st type BB1". Note that the image imitating the back of the character CH and the game-related image KK1 are both still images. In the performance display device 15, the image imitating the back of the character CH and the game-related image KK1 are displayed with the start of the variable game. After that, the performance display device 15 displays the image imitating the back of the character CH and the game-related image KK1 statically until the variable game ends, and both images are erased when the variable game ends. In this embodiment, the effect in which the game-related image KK1 is displayed on the effect display device 15 corresponds to a specific effect.

Figure 9 (b) shows an example of the display contents of the performance display device 15 during execution of the variable game when the start lever 20 is operated to start the game when a winning combination of Type 1 BB1 is carried over and the bet number is 2. In this case, the performance display device 15 displays only an image that resembles the back of the character CH. Note that the image that resembles the back of the character CH is a still image. The performance display device 15 displays an image that resembles the back of the character CH as the variable game starts. After that, the performance display device 15 displays a static image that resembles the back of the character CH until the variable game ends, at which point the image that resembles the back of the character CH is erased.

9(c) shows an example of the display contents of the performance display device 15 during the execution of the variable game when the start lever 20 is operated and the game is started when the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over and the number of coins is 2. In this case, the performance display device 15 displays an image imitating the back of the character CH and a game-related image KK2. The game-related image KK2 is an image containing text information such as "Aim for BAR with 3 coins." Note that the image imitating the back of the character CH and the game-related image KK2 are both still images. The performance display device 15 displays the image imitating the back of the character CH and the game-related image KK2 with the start of the variable game. After that, the performance display device 15 displays the image imitating the back of the character CH and the game-related image KK2 statically until the variable game ends, and both images are erased when the variable game ends. The game-related image KK2 is an image that suggests or notifies that it is recommended to perform a stop operation so that the 1st type BB2 stop is derived on the pay line NL in a 3-coin variable game. In other words, the game-related image KK2 is an image that suggests or notifies that it is recommended to operate the stop buttons 21a to 21c so that the 1st type BB2 role is won in a 3-coin variable game.

Figure 9 (d) shows an example of the display contents of the performance display device 15 during the execution of a variable game when the start lever 20 is operated and started when neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, and the number of coins is three. In this case, the performance display device 15 displays a background image and a game-related image KK3. The game-related image KK3 is an image containing text information such as "Please play with two coins." The background image is a moving image. On the other hand, the game-related image KK3 is a still image. The performance display device 15 displays the background image and the game-related image KK3 with the start of the variable game, and then, when the variable game ends, the game-related image KK3 is erased. At this time, the background image is not erased. Incidentally, when the background image is displayed, if the next variable game is played with two coins as in Figures 9 (a) to 9 (c), the background image is erased. On the other hand, when the background image is displayed and the next variation game is a three-coin variation game as shown in Figures 9(d) to 9(f), the background image continues to be dynamically displayed.

Figure 9 (e) shows an example of the display contents of the performance display device 15 during execution of the variable game when the start lever 20 is operated to start the game when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over and the multiplication number is 3. In this case, the performance display device 15 displays a background image. In addition, the performance display device 15 may display navigation information. The performance display device 15 may also display role suggestion information. Figure 9 (e) is an example of a case where role suggestion information is displayed. The role suggestion information in Figure 9 (e) is composed of an image imitating the front view of the character CH and an image imitating the line "It's your chance!!" The background image and role suggestion information are videos. The performance display device 15 displays a background image when the variable game starts, and then displays the role suggestion information after a predetermined time has passed. After that, the role suggestion information is erased when the variable game ends. At this time, the background image is not erased.

Figure 9 (f) shows an example of the display contents of the performance display device 15 during the execution of the variable game when the start lever 20 is operated and started when the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over and the bet number is 3. In this case, the performance display device 15 displays a background image and a game-related image KK4. The game-related image KK4 is an image containing text information such as "Aim for the BAR." The background image is a moving image. On the other hand, the game-related image KK4 is a still image. The performance display device 15 displays the background image and the game-related image KK4 with the start of the variable game, and then, when the variable game ends, the game-related image KK4 is erased. At this time, the background image is not erased. The game-related image KK4 is an image that suggests or notifies that it is recommended to perform a stop operation so that the 1st type BB2 stop is derived on the pay line NL. In other words, the game-related image KK4 is an image that suggests or notifies the player that it is recommended to operate the stop buttons 21a to 21c to win the 1st type BB2 role.

As described above, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the game presentation is executed according to whether the winning of the 1st type BB role (1st type BB1 role and 1st type BB2 role) is in a carried over state and the multiplier number set when the start lever 20 is operated.

As described above, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, it is recommended that the variable game be played with a bet of 3 coins when a win of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over. For example, in a state where neither the win of the 1st type BB1 role nor the win of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, it is recommended that the variable game be played with a bet of 2 coins until the win of the 1st type BB1 role is achieved in the role drawing.

In FIG. 9(a), the game-related image KK1 is displayed on the performance display device 15 to suggest or inform that the winning of the 1st type BB1 role has not been carried over. In other words, the performance (specific performance) in which the game-related image KK1 is displayed on the performance display device 15 is a performance that suggests or informs that an event has not occurred in which the 1st type BB1 role was won in the role lottery and the symbol combination corresponding to the 1st type BB1 role was not derived in the variation game prior to the variation game in which the specific performance was executed. Furthermore, in FIG. 9(a), the performance display device 15 displays an image of the back of the character CH to suggest or inform that the variation game was played with 2 coins. In other words, the performance display device 15 suggests or informs that it is recommended to play the 2 coin variation game until the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over.

In FIG. 9(d), the game-related image KK3 is displayed on the performance display device 15 to suggest or inform the user that it is recommended to play a variable game with two coins and carry over the winning of the 1st type BB1 role.

In FIG. 9(c), the game-related image KK2 is displayed on the performance display device 15, suggesting or informing that the winning of the 1st type BB2 role has been carried over. Furthermore, in FIG. 9(c), the performance display device 15 displays an image of the back of the character CH, suggesting or informing that a variable game has been played with 2 coins. In other words, the performance display device 15 suggests or informs that it is recommended to play a variable game with 3 coins and win the 1st type BB2 role, resulting in a state in which neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over.

In FIG. 9(f), the game-related image KK4 is displayed on the performance display device 15 to suggest or inform that it is recommended to win the 1st type BB2 role and to achieve a state in which neither the 1st type BB1 role nor the 1st type BB2 role is carried over.

In FIG. 9(b), the performance display device 15 suggests or notifies that the winning of the Type 1 BB1 role has been carried over by not displaying the game-related image KK1 and the game-related image KK2. Furthermore, in FIG. 9(b), the performance display device 15 displays an image of the back of the character CH to suggest or notify that the variable game has been played with two coins. In other words, the performance display device 15 suggests or notifies that it is recommended to play the variable game with three coins.

In FIG. 9(e), the game-related image KK3 and the game-related image KK4 are not displayed on the performance display device 15, thereby suggesting or informing that the winning of the 1st type BB1 role has been carried over. Also, in FIG. 9(e), the game display device 15 does not display an image that resembles the back of the character CH, thereby suggesting or informing that the variable game has been played with 3 coins. This suggests or informs that the variable game is being played with the recommended playing method of playing the variable game with 3 coins while the winning of the 1st type BB1 role has been carried over.

In this way, in the slot machine 10, the presentation that is executed during the execution of the variable game differs depending on whether the winning of the Type 1 BB role (Type 1 BB1 role and Type 1 BB2 role) is carried over and the multiplier number that is set when the start lever 20 is operated.

As shown in Figures 9(a) to 9(f), the presentation that is executed during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the bet is set to three coins is different from the presentation that is executed during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the bet is set to two coins.

As shown in Figures 9(a) and 9(b), the presentation that is executed during the execution of the variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 before the winning of the 1st type BB1 role in the role lottery and when the multiplier is set to 2 is different from the presentation that is executed during the execution of the variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role has been carried over and the multiplier is set to 2.

As shown in FIG. 9(a) and FIG. 9(b), during the execution of the variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the winning number is set to 2 and before the winning number of the BB1 role is won in the role lottery, the game-related image KK1 is displayed on the performance display device 15. On the other hand, during the execution of the variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the winning number of the BB1 role of the type 1 is carried over and the winning number is set to 2, the game-related image KK1 is not displayed on the performance display device 15. In other words, during the execution of the variable game that is executed by operating the start lever 20 in the first situation, a specific performance is executed that is not executed during the execution of the variable game that is executed by operating the start lever 20 in the second situation.

As shown in Figures 9(a) and 9(d), the presentation executed during the execution of the variable game started by operating the start lever 20 before the 1st type BB1 role is won in the role lottery and when the multiplier is set to 2 coins is different from the presentation executed during the execution of the variable game started by operating the start lever 20 before the 1st type BB1 role is won in the role lottery and when the multiplier is set to 3 coins.

As shown in Figures 9(b) and 9(c), the presentation that is executed during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of a type 1 BB1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 2 is different from the presentation that is executed during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of a type 1 BB2 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 2.

As shown in Figures 9(b) and 9(e), the presentation that is executed during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of a type 1 BB1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 2 is different from the presentation that is executed during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of a type 1 BB1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 3.

As shown in Figures 9(d) and 9(e), the effects executed during the execution of the variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 before the winning of the 1st type BB1 role in the role lottery and when the multiplier is set to 3 are different from the effects executed during the execution of the variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role has been carried over and the multiplier is set to 3.

As shown in Figures 9(e) and 9(f), the presentation that is executed during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of a type 1 BB1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 3 is different from the presentation that is executed during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of a type 1 BB2 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 3.

Next, an example of the presentation that is executed when power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10(a) and FIG. 10(b), when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, the secondary CPU 41a executes the secondary power-on process when the power supply is resumed. After the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the performance device group to execute the performance. Specifically, after the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the performance display device 15 to display a return image DF. The return image DF is an image including text information such as "Return from the next game". Furthermore, if navigation information was displayed on the performance display device 15 before the power supply was stopped, the secondary CPU 41a controls the performance display device 15 to return the display of the navigation information after completing the secondary power-on process. In addition, after completing the secondary power-on process, the secondary CPU 41a controls the stop operation lamp 24 so that a stop light emission performance is executed every time a stop operation is performed.

On the other hand, the secondary CPU 41a does not restore the background display that was displayed on the performance display device 15 before the power supply was stopped after the secondary power-on process is completed. Similarly, the secondary CPU 41a does not restore the background music that was output from the speaker 14 before the power supply was stopped after the secondary power-on process is completed. In addition, the secondary CPU 41a does not restore the background light-emitting performance that was executed on the decorative lamp 13 before the power supply was stopped after the secondary power-on process is completed. After the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a does not restore not only the background light-emitting performance, but also light-emitting performances other than the stop light-emitting performance. In other words, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game, when the power supply is resumed thereafter, a light-emitting performance other than the stop light-emitting performance is not executed during the execution of the resumed variable game. After the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a does not restore the display of the role suggestion information even if role suggestion information was displayed on the performance display device 15 before the power supply was stopped. Incidentally, the secondary CPU 41a can execute various effects that will not be restored when power supply is resumed when the next variable game starts.

After the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the group of presentation devices as described above, regardless of whether or not the game was in an advantageous zone before the power supply was stopped. Also, after the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the group of presentation devices as described above, regardless of the game state before the power supply was stopped. Also, after the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the group of presentation devices as described above, regardless of the presentation that was being executed before the power supply was stopped. In other words, the secondary CPU 41a executes the same control when the power supply is resumed, regardless of which of the presentations in Figures 9(a) to 9(f) is being executed during the execution of the variable game.

Figure 10(a) shows an example of the display content of the effect display device 15 and the illumination state of the stop operation lamp 24 when the power supply is stopped after the first stop operation of the center stop button 21b and then resumed when no operation effect is being performed during the execution of a variable game. In other words, in Figure 10(a), the variable game is being executed, the center reel 16b of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, and the left reel 16a and right reel 16c are spinning.

When the operation presentation is not being performed during the execution of the variable game, if the power supply is stopped after the first stop operation of the center stop button 21b and then resumed, the presentation display device 15 displays the return image DF. After that, the presentation display device 15 continues to display the return image DF until the next variable game starts. Then, when the next variable game starts, as shown in Figures 9(a) to 9(f), the game presentation is executed according to whether the winning of the 1st type BB role (1st type BB1 role and 1st type BB2 role) is carried over and the multiplier value set when the start lever 20 was operated, and the return image DF is erased.

When no operation effect is being executed during the execution of a variable game, if the power supply is stopped after the first stop operation of the middle stop button 21b and then resumed, the stop operation lamp 24 will execute a stop light emission effect when the left stop button 21a is stopped, and will execute a stop light emission effect when the right stop button 21c is stopped. Also, the stop operation lamp 24 will execute a stop light emission effect every time the stop operation is performed during the next variable game.

Figure 10 (b) shows an example of the display content of the effect display device 15 and the illumination state of the stop operation lamp 24 when the power supply is stopped after the first stop operation of the center stop button 21b is performed and then the power supply is resumed while an operation effect is being performed during the execution of a variable game.

When an operation presentation is being performed during the execution of a variable game, if the power supply is stopped after the center stop button 21b is operated to perform the first stop operation, and then the power supply is resumed, the presentation display device 15 displays the return image DF. After that, the presentation display device 15 continues to display the return image DF until the next variable game starts. Then, when the next variable game starts, as shown in Figures 9(a) to 9(f), a game presentation is executed according to whether the winning of the 1st type BB role (1st type BB1 role and 1st type BB2 role) is carried over and the multiplier value set when the start lever 20 was operated, and the return image DF is erased.

In addition, when an operation presentation is being performed during the execution of a variable game, if the power supply is stopped after the center stop button 21b is operated to perform the first stop and then the power supply is resumed, the presentation display device 15 displays the same navigation information as before the power supply was stopped. Incidentally, in FIG. 10(b), it is assumed that the navigation information for the fourth push sequence was displayed before the power supply was stopped. In FIG. 10(b), the display of the center image ON is erased based on the center stop button 21b being operated to perform the first stop before the power supply was stopped. After that, when the power supply is resumed and the right stop button 21c is operated to perform the second stop, the display of the right image OM is erased, and when the left stop button 21a is operated to perform the third stop, the display of the left image OH is erased. Note that the operation presentation can also be executed in the next variable game.

When an operation effect is being executed during the execution of a variable game, if the power supply is stopped after the first stop operation of the middle stop button 21b and then resumed, the stop operation lamp 24 will execute a stop light-emitting effect when the left stop button 21a is stopped, and will execute a stop light-emitting effect when the right stop button 21c is stopped. Also, the stop operation lamp 24 will execute a stop light-emitting effect every time the stop operation is performed during the next variable game.

As described above, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game and then resumed, the slot machine 10 is capable of displaying the return image DF on the performance display device 15, regardless of whether the slot machine 10 was in a favorable zone before the power supply was stopped. Also, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game and then resumed, the slot machine 10 is capable of displaying the return image DF on the performance display device 15, regardless of the game state before the power supply was stopped. Also, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game and then resumed, the slot machine 10 is capable of displaying the return image DF on the performance display device 15, regardless of the performance that was being executed before the power supply was stopped. In other words, the secondary CPU 41a is capable of displaying the return image DF on the performance display device 15 when the power supply is resumed, regardless of which of the performances in FIG. 9(a) to FIG. 9(f) is being executed during the execution of a variable game.

When the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game and then resumed, the slot machine 10 can execute a stop light emission effect on the stop operation lamp 24, regardless of whether the slot machine 10 was in a favorable zone before the power supply was stopped. In addition, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game and then resumed, the slot machine 10 can execute a stop light emission effect on the stop operation lamp 24, regardless of the game state before the power supply was stopped. In addition, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game and then resumed, the slot machine 10 can execute a stop light emission effect on the stop operation lamp 24, regardless of the effect that was executed before the power supply was stopped. In other words, the sub-CPU 41a can execute a stop light emission effect on the stop operation lamp 24 after the power supply is resumed, regardless of which of the effects shown in Figures 9(a) to 9(f) is being executed during the execution of a variable game.

Here, the operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11(a) to 11(d), 12(a) to 12(f), 13(a) and 13(b).
11(a) and 11(b) show an example of the display contents of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game that was started by operating the start lever 20 when neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, and the number of coins is 2. As shown in FIG. 11(a), during the execution of the variable game and before the power supply is stopped, the effect display device 15 displays an image imitating the back of the character CH and a game-related image KK1. Furthermore, although not shown, during the execution of the variable game and before the power supply is stopped, the speaker 14 outputs background music. During the execution of the variable game and before the power supply is stopped, the decorative lamp 13 executes a background light-emitting effect. Furthermore, during the execution of the variable game and before the power supply is stopped, if a stop operation is performed, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the return image DF is displayed on the effect display device 15. Furthermore, although not shown, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, if the stop operation is performed, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect. On the other hand, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the speaker 14 does not output background music. Similarly, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the decorative lamp 13 does not execute a background light-emitting effect. Note that when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, no light-emitting effect other than the stop light-emitting effect is executed. Thereafter, the variable game ends as the game progresses.

After the power supply is resumed, when the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is 2, if the player does not win the 1st type BB1 role in the role drawing when the variation game (the previous variation game) in FIG. 11(a) starts, the performance shown in FIG. 11(a) is executed again. On the other hand, when the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is 2 after the variation game is ended and the next variation game is started, if the player wins the 1st type BB1 role in the role drawing when the variation game (the previous variation game) in FIG. 11(a) starts, the performance shown in FIG. 9(b) is executed. In addition, when the power supply is resumed and the variation game is ended, if the stop operation is performed in the next variation game, the stop operation lamp 24 will perform the stop light emission performance. In addition, when the power supply is resumed and the variation game is ended, the speaker 14 will output background music, and the decorative lamp 13 will perform the background light emission performance in the next variation game.

In this way, in the case where the start lever 20 is operated in the first situation, a type 1 BB1 role is not won in the role lottery, a variation game is executed, and the power supply is stopped while the variation game is being executed, and in the case where the start lever 20 is operated in the first situation, a type 1 BB1 role is won in the role lottery, a variation game is executed, and the power supply is stopped while the variation game is being executed, the same presentation is executed when the power supply is resumed, but the presentation executed during the variation game executed when the start lever 20 is operated and the multiplier is set to 2 after the power supply is resumed is different. In the first situation, when the start lever 20 is operated and the player does not win the 1st type BB1 role in the role drawing, a variable game is executed and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, and in the first situation, when the start lever 20 is operated and the player wins the 1st type BB1 role in the role drawing, a variable game is executed and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, the same stop light emission effect is executed during the execution of the resumed variable game when the power supply is resumed, and the same stop light emission effect is executed during the execution of the variable game executed by operating the start lever 20 after the power supply is resumed and the multiplier is set to 2.

When the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is 3 after the variation game ends after the power supply is resumed, if the player does not win the 1st type BB1 role in the role drawing when the variation game (the previous variation game) in FIG. 11(a) starts, the performance shown in FIG. 9(d) is executed. On the other hand, when the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is 3 after the variation game ends after the power supply is resumed, if the player wins the 1st type BB1 role in the role drawing when the variation game (the previous variation game) in FIG. 11(a) starts, the performance shown in FIG. 9(e) is executed.

In this way, in the case where the start lever 20 is operated in the first situation, the type 1 BB1 role is not won in the role lottery, a variable game is executed, and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, and in the case where the start lever 20 is operated in the first situation, the type 1 BB1 role is won in the role lottery, a variable game is executed, and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, the same presentation is executed when the power supply is resumed, but the presentation executed during the execution of the variable game executed by operating the start lever 20 when the multiplier is set to 3 after the power supply is resumed is different.

Figures 11(c) and 11(d) show an example of the display contents of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start lever 20 when the winning number of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over and the bet number is 2. As shown in Figure 11(c), while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the effect display device 15 displays an image that resembles the back of the character CH. Furthermore, although not shown, while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the speaker 14 outputs background music. Then, while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the decorative lamp 13 executes a background light-emitting effect. Also, when the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, if the stop operation is performed while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect.

As shown in FIG. 11(d), when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the return image DF is displayed on the effect display device 15. Furthermore, although not shown, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, if the stop operation is performed, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect. On the other hand, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the speaker 14 does not output background music. Similarly, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the decorative lamp 13 does not execute a background light-emitting effect. Note that when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, no light-emitting effect other than the stop light-emitting effect is executed. Thereafter, the variable game ends as the game progresses.

When the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is 2 after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, the effect shown in FIG. 11(c) is executed again. On the other hand, when the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is 3 after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, the effect shown in FIG. 9(e) is executed. Note that, when the stop operation is performed in the next variation game after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, a stop light-emitting effect is executed in the stop operation lamp 24. Also, when the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, background music is output from the speaker 14 and a background light-emitting effect is executed in the decorative lamp 13 in the next variation game.

As shown in Figures 11(a) to 11(d), when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that has been started by operating the start lever 20 before a Type 1 BB1 role has been won in the role lottery and when the multiplier is set to 2, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that has been started by operating the start lever 20 when a Type 1 BB1 role has been carried over and when the multiplier is set to 2, the presentation that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is different, but when the power supply is resumed, the same presentation is executed. In addition, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start lever 20 before the 1st type BB1 role was won in the role lottery and the multiplier was set to 2, and if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start lever 20 when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role has been carried over and the multiplier was set to 2, the same stop light emission effect will be executed during the execution of the resumed variable game when the power supply is resumed.

Figures 12(a) and 12(b) show an example of the display contents of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start lever 20 when the winning combination of 1 type BB2 is carried over and the bet number is 2. As shown in Figure 12(a), while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the effect display device 15 displays an image imitating the back of the character CH and a game-related image KK2. Furthermore, although not shown, while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, background music is output from the speaker 14. Then, while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the decorative lamp 13 executes a background light-emitting effect. Also, while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, if the stop operation is performed while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the return image DF is displayed on the effect display device 15. Furthermore, although not shown, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, if the stop operation is performed, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect. On the other hand, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the speaker 14 does not output background music. Similarly, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the decorative lamp 13 does not execute a background light-emitting effect. Note that when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, no light-emitting effect other than the stop light-emitting effect is executed. Thereafter, the variable game ends as the game progresses.

When the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is 2 after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, the effect shown in FIG. 12(a) is executed again. On the other hand, when the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is 3 after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, the effect shown in FIG. 9(f) is executed. Note that, when the stop operation is performed in the next variation game after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, a stop light-emitting effect is executed in the stop operation lamp 24. Also, when the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, background music is output from the speaker 14 and a background light-emitting effect is executed in the decorative lamp 13 in the next variation game.

As shown in Figures 11(c), 11(d), 12(a), and 12(b), when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of 1 type BB2 is carried over and the multiplication factor is set to 2, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of 1 type BB1 is carried over and the multiplication factor is set to 2, the presentation that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is different, but when the power supply is resumed, the same presentation is executed.

12(c) and 12(d) show an example of the display contents of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that has been started by operating the start lever 20 when neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role has been carried over, and the bet number is 3. As shown in FIG. 12(c), while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the effect display device 15 displays a background image and a game-related image KK3. Furthermore, although not shown, while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the speaker 14 outputs background music. Then, while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the decorative lamp 13 executes a background light-emitting effect. Also, when the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, if the stop operation is performed while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect.

As shown in FIG. 12(d), when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the return image DF is displayed on the effect display device 15. Furthermore, although not shown, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, if the stop operation is performed, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect. On the other hand, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the speaker 14 does not output background music. Similarly, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the decorative lamp 13 does not execute a background light-emitting effect. Note that when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, no light-emitting effect other than the stop light-emitting effect is executed. Thereafter, the variable game ends as the game progresses.

When the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is 3 after the variation game ends after the power supply is resumed, if the player does not win the 1st type BB2 role in the role drawing when the variation game (the previous variation game) in FIG. 12(c) starts, the performance shown in FIG. 12(c) is executed again. On the other hand, when the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is 3 after the variation game ends after the power supply is resumed, if the player wins the 1st type BB2 role in the role drawing when the variation game (the previous variation game) in FIG. 12(c) starts, the performance shown in FIG. 9(f) is executed. In addition, when the stop operation is performed in the next variation game after the variation game ends after the power supply is resumed, the stop operation lamp 24 executes the stop light emission performance. In addition, in the next variation game after the variation game ends after the power supply is resumed, background music is output from the speaker 14 and the background light emission performance is executed from the decorative lamp 13.

As shown in Figures 11(a), 11(b), 12(c), and 12(d), when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the multiplier is set to 2 before winning the 1st type BB1 role in the role lottery, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the multiplier is set to 3 before winning the 1st type BB1 role in the role lottery, the presentation that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is different, but when the power supply is resumed, the same presentation is executed.

12(e) and 12(f) show an example of the display contents of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start lever 20 when the winning number of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over and the bet number is 3. As shown in FIG. 12(e), while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the effect display device 15 displays a background image and role suggestion information. Furthermore, although not shown, while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the speaker 14 outputs background music. Then, while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the decorative lamp 13 executes a background light-emitting effect. Also, when the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, if the stop operation is performed while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect.

As shown in FIG. 12(f), when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the return image DF is displayed on the effect display device 15. Furthermore, although not shown, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, if the stop operation is performed, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect. On the other hand, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the speaker 14 does not output background music. Similarly, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the decorative lamp 13 does not execute a background light-emitting effect. Note that when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, no light-emitting effect other than the stop light-emitting effect is executed. Thereafter, the variable game ends as the game progresses.

When the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is three after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, the effect shown in FIG. 12(e) is executed again. On the other hand, when the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is two after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, the effect shown in FIG. 9(b) is executed. Note that, when the stop operation is performed in the next variation game after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, a stop light-emitting effect is executed in the stop operation lamp 24. Also, when the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, background music is output from the speaker 14 and a background light-emitting effect is executed in the decorative lamp 13 in the next variation game.

As shown in Figures 11(c), 11(d), 12(e), and 12(f), when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of a type 1 BB1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 2, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of a type 1 BB1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 3, the presentation that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is different, but when the power supply is resumed, the same presentation is executed.

As shown in Figures 12(c) to 12(f), when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start lever 20 before the 1st type BB1 role was won in the role lottery and when the multiplier was set to 3, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start lever 20 when the 1st type BB1 role has been carried over and the multiplier was set to 3, the presentation that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is different, but when the power supply is resumed, the same presentation is executed.

In addition, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start lever 20 before the 1st type BB1 role was won in the role lottery and the multiplier was set to 3, and if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start lever 20 when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role has been carried over and the multiplier was set to 3, the same stop light emission effect will be executed during the execution of the resumed variable game when the power supply is resumed.

Figures 13(a) and 13(b) show an example of the display contents of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start lever 20 when the winning combination of 1 type BB2 is carried over and the bet number is 3. As shown in Figure 13(a), while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the effect display device 15 displays a background image and a game-related image KK4. Furthermore, although not shown, while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the speaker 14 outputs background music. Then, while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the decorative lamp 13 executes a background light-emitting effect. Also, when the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, if the stop operation is performed while the variable game is being executed and before the power supply is stopped, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect.

As shown in FIG. 13(b), when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the return image DF is displayed on the effect display device 15. Furthermore, although not shown, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, if the stop operation is performed, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect. On the other hand, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the speaker 14 does not output background music. Similarly, when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, the decorative lamp 13 does not execute a background light-emitting effect. Note that when the variable game is being played and after the power supply is resumed, no light-emitting effect other than the stop light-emitting effect is executed. Thereafter, the variable game ends as the game progresses.

When the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is three after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, the effect shown in FIG. 13(a) is executed again. On the other hand, when the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variation game when the number of coins is two after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, the effect shown in FIG. 9(c) is executed. Note that, if a stop operation is performed in the next variation game after the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, a stop light-emitting effect is executed in the stop operation lamp 24. Also, when the variable game ends after the power supply is resumed, background music is output from the speaker 14 and a background light-emitting effect is executed in the decorative lamp 13 in the next variation game.

As shown in Figures 12(e), 12(f), 13(a), and 13(b), when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of 1 type BB2 is carried over and the multiplication factor is set to 3, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when a winning combination of 1 type BB1 is carried over and the multiplication factor is set to 3, the presentation that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is different, but when the power supply is resumed, the same presentation is executed.

As shown in Figures 11(a) to 11(d), 12(a) to 12(f), 13(a), and 13(b), when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the multiplier is set to 3, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the multiplier is set to 2, the presentation that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is different, but when the power supply is resumed, the same presentation is executed.

In addition, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the multiplier is set to 3, and if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started by operating the start lever 20 when the multiplier is set to 2, the same stop light emission effect will be executed during the execution of the resumed variable game when the power supply is resumed.

In all of Figures 11(b), 11(d), 12(b), 12(d), 12(f), and 13(b), after the power supply is resumed, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting effect, but no light-emitting effect other than the stop light-emitting effect is executed. In other words, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game, when the power supply is subsequently resumed, no light-emitting effect other than the stop light-emitting effect is executed during the execution of the resumed variable game, but the stop light-emitting effect is executed.

The effects of the first embodiment will be described.
(1-1) A power outage, for example, may be a cause of the power supply being stopped during the execution of a variable game. In a situation where a power outage suddenly occurs, when the power outage is restored and the power supply is resumed, the player may not understand that the power supply has been stopped, and may be confused. In the slot machine 10, the effects executed during the execution of a variable game started when the multiplier is set to 3 coins are different from the effects executed during the execution of a variable game started when the multiplier is set to 2 coins. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the effects can be appropriately executed according to the contents of the lottery regarding the control of the game state before the power supply is stopped. In the slot machine 10, the same effects are executed when the power supply is resumed in the case where the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game started when the multiplier is set to 3 coins and in the case where the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game started when the multiplier is set to 2 coins. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the power supply has been stopped, and reduces the player's confusion. In this way, the slot machine 10 executes an effect according to the contents of the lottery related to the control of the game state, and when the power supply is resumed, the same effect is executed, thereby reducing confusion when the power supply is resumed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate effect when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy the game thereafter with peace of mind.

(1-2) In the slot machine 10, the effects executed during the execution of a variable game started before the winning of the BB1 type 1 role and when the multiplier is set to 2 are different from the effects executed during the execution of a variable game started when the winning of the BB1 type 1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 2. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, it is possible to execute an appropriate effect according to the contents of the lottery related to the control of the game state before the power supply is stopped. In the slot machine 10, the same effects are executed when the power supply is resumed in the case where the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game started before the winning of the BB1 type 1 role and when the multiplier is set to 2, and in the case where the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game started when the winning of the BB1 type 1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 2. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the phenomenon of the power supply being stopped has occurred, and it is possible to suppress confusion of the player. In this way, the slot machine 10 executes an effect according to the contents of the lottery regarding the control of the game state, and when the power supply is resumed, the same effect is executed, thereby reducing confusion when the power supply is resumed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate effect when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing thereafter with peace of mind.

(1-3) In the slot machine 10, the effects executed during the execution of the variable game started before the winning of the BB1 type 1 role and when the multiplier is set to 3 are different from the effects executed during the execution of the variable game started when the winning of the BB1 type 1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 3. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, it is possible to appropriately execute the effects according to the contents of the lottery related to the control of the game state before the power supply is stopped. And, in the slot machine 10, the same effects are executed when the power supply is resumed in the effects executed during the execution of the variable game started before the winning of the BB1 type 1 role and when the multiplier is set to 3, and the effects executed during the execution of the variable game started when the winning of the BB1 type 1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 3. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the power supply has been stopped, and reduces the player's confusion. In this way, the slot machine 10 executes an effect according to the contents of the lottery regarding the control of the game state, and when the power supply is resumed, the same effect is executed, thereby reducing confusion when the power supply is resumed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate effect when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing thereafter with peace of mind.

(1-4) In the slot machine 10, when the multiplier is set to 2, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started without winning the 1st type BB1 role in the role lottery, and if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started after winning the 1st type BB1 role in the role lottery, the same presentation is executed when the power supply is resumed. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the power supply has stopped, reduces the player's confusion, and allows the player to enjoy the game thereafter with peace of mind. After that, in the slot machine 10, when the multiplier is set to 2 after the power supply is resumed, the presentation executed during the variable game executed by operating the start lever 20 is different. This makes it possible to execute an appropriate presentation in the next variable game after the power supply is resumed, according to the content of the lottery regarding the control of the game state, even if the power supply is stopped. In this way, in the slot machine 10, while executing a presentation according to the content of the lottery regarding the control of the game state, the same presentation is executed when the power supply is resumed, thereby reducing confusion when the power supply is resumed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute appropriate effects when the power supply is resumed, allowing the player to enjoy playing the game with peace of mind.

(1-5) In the next variable game after the power supply is resumed, during the execution of a variable game in which the start lever 20 is operated when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is not carried over, an effect is executed that is not executed during the execution of a variable game in which the start lever 20 is operated when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over. This makes it easier for players to understand whether they had won the 1st type BB1 role when the power supply was stopped, and allows them to enjoy playing with peace of mind after the power supply is resumed.

(1-6) In the slot machine 10, by executing an effect in which the game-related image KK1 is displayed on the effect display device 15, it is possible to identify that the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is not carried over. As a result, even if the power supply is stopped, it is possible to identify whether or not the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over in the variable game after the power supply is resumed. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, by executing an effect in which the game-related image KK1 is displayed on the effect display device 15, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the contents of the lottery related to the control of the game state in the variable game after the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing with peace of mind after the power supply is resumed.

(1-7) In the case where the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game, when the power supply is resumed, a stop light-emitting effect is executed during the execution of the resumed variable game, but a light-emitting effect other than the stop light-emitting effect is not executed. A power outage may be the cause of the power supply being stopped during the execution of a variable game. In a situation where a power outage suddenly occurs, when the power outage is restored and the power supply is resumed, the player may be confused because he or she cannot grasp the state of the gaming machine, such as whether the gaming machine is in a normal state. In the slot machine 10, the stop light-emitting effect is executed during the execution of the resumed variable game. This makes it easier for the slot machine 10 to understand that the gaming machine is operating after the power supply is resumed, and it is possible to reduce the player's confusion. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, a light-emitting effect other than the stop light-emitting effect is not executed during the execution of the resumed variable game. This makes it easier for the slot machine 10 to understand that a phenomenon in which the power supply has been stopped has occurred, and it is possible to further reduce the player's confusion.

(1-8) In the slot machine 10, when the multiplier is set to 2, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started without winning the BB1 type in the role lottery, and if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is started after winning the BB1 type in the role lottery, the same stop light emission effect is executed in the variable game that is resumed when the power supply is resumed. This makes it easy for the slot machine 10 to understand that the power supply has been resumed and the gaming machine has returned to normal after the power supply has been stopped. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, when the multiplier is set to 2 after the power supply is resumed, the same stop light emission effect is executed during the execution of a variable game that is executed by operating the start lever 20. This makes it easy for the slot machine 10 to understand that the gaming machine has returned to normal operation after the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing thereafter with peace of mind.

(1-9) If the power supply is stopped while a variable game is being played, when the power supply is subsequently resumed, a stop light emission effect related to the stopping of the reels is executed during the execution of the resumed variable game. This makes it easy for the slot machine 10 to understand that, for example, a stop operation of the stop button is accepted and the reels stop after the power supply is resumed. This makes it easy for the slot machine 10 to understand that the gaming machine is operating normally after the power supply is resumed, allowing the player to enjoy subsequent games with peace of mind.

(1-10) The slot machine 10 has different effects executed during the execution of a variable game started when the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 3, and effects executed during the execution of a variable game started when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 3. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute effects appropriately according to the contents of the lottery related to the control of the game state. Furthermore, the slot machine 10 executes the same effects when the power supply is resumed in the effects executed during the execution of a variable game started when the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 3, and the effects executed during the execution of a variable game started when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 3. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the power supply has been stopped, and reduces the player's confusion. In this way, the slot machine 10 executes an effect according to the contents of the lottery regarding the control of the game state, and when the power supply is resumed, the same effect is executed, thereby reducing confusion when the power supply is resumed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate effect when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing thereafter with peace of mind.

(1-11) The slot machine 10 has different effects executed during the execution of a variable game started when the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 2, and effects executed during the execution of a variable game started when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 2. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute effects appropriately according to the contents of the lottery related to the control of the game state. Furthermore, the slot machine 10 executes the same effects when the power supply is resumed in the effects executed during the execution of a variable game started when the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 2, and the effects executed during the execution of a variable game started when the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over and the multiplier is set to 2. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the power supply has been stopped, and reduces the player's confusion. In this way, the slot machine 10 executes an effect according to the contents of the lottery regarding the control of the game state, and when the power supply is resumed, the same effect is executed, thereby reducing confusion when the power supply is resumed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate effect when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing thereafter with peace of mind.

(1-12) The slot machine 10 performs different effects during the execution of a variable game started before the winning of the BB1 type 1 role and when the multiplier is set to 2, and effects during the execution of a variable game started before the winning of the BB1 type 1 role and when the multiplier is set to 3. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can perform appropriate effects according to the contents of the lottery related to the control of the game state. Furthermore, the slot machine 10 performs the same effects when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game started before the winning of the BB1 type 1 role and when the multiplier is set to 2, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game started before the winning of the BB1 type 1 role and when the multiplier is set to 3, when the power supply is resumed. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the phenomenon of the power supply being stopped has occurred, and can suppress confusion of the player. In this way, the slot machine 10 executes an effect according to the contents of the lottery regarding the control of the game state, and when the power supply is resumed, the same effect is executed, thereby reducing confusion when the power supply is resumed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate effect when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing thereafter with peace of mind.

(1-13) In the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is executed by operating the start lever 20 when the number of coins is set to 3, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that is executed by operating the start lever 20 when the number of coins is set to 2, the same stop light emission effect is executed in the resumed variable game when the power supply is resumed. This makes it easy for the slot machine 10 to understand that the power supply has been resumed and the gaming machine has returned to normal after the power supply was stopped, and allows the player to enjoy the game thereafter with peace of mind.

(1-14) The slot machine 10 is configured to execute the same stop light emission effect in the resumed variable game when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started before the winning of the BB1 type 1 role and when the multiplier is set to 2, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started when the winning of the BB1 type 1 role was carried over and the multiplier is set to 2, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started when the winning of the BB1 type 1 role was carried over and the multiplier is set to 2. This makes it easy for the slot machine 10 to understand that the power supply has been resumed and the gaming machine has returned to normal after the power supply was stopped, and allows the player to enjoy the game thereafter with peace of mind.

(1-15) The slot machine 10 is configured to execute the same stop light emission effect in the resumed variable game when the power supply is stopped in the case where the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started before the winning of the BB1 type 1 role and when the multiplier is set to 3, and in the case where the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started when the winning of the BB1 type 1 role was carried over and the multiplier is set to 3, and when the power supply is stopped in the case where the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started when the multiplier is set to 3, the same stop light emission effect is executed in the resumed variable game when the power supply is resumed. This makes it easy for the slot machine 10 to understand that the power supply has been resumed after the power supply was stopped, and the gaming machine can be restored, allowing the player to enjoy the game thereafter with peace of mind.

Second Embodiment
Next, a slot machine according to a second embodiment will be described. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions and drawings thereof will be omitted.

In the first embodiment, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game and then resumed, the same presentation is executed regardless of whether the zone was favorable before the power supply was stopped. Also, in the first embodiment, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game and then resumed, the same presentation (hereinafter referred to as the post-power-recovery presentation) is executed regardless of the game state before the power supply was stopped. This post-power-recovery presentation includes a presentation in which the return image DF is displayed on the presentation display device 15, and a stop light emission presentation executed on the stop operation lamp 24. In the second embodiment, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game and then resumed, in addition to the post-power-recovery presentation, a presentation is executed according to whether the zone was unfavorable before the power supply was stopped. Also, in the second embodiment, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game and then resumed, in addition to the post-power-recovery presentation, a presentation is executed according to the game state before the power supply was stopped. Incidentally, the slot machine 10 in the second embodiment is configured to be able to display operation information capable of identifying the operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination in the second normal state and the chance state. In other words, the slot machine 10 in the second embodiment is configured to be able to execute operation effects in the second normal state and the chance state. However, in the second normal state and the chance state, the display of operation information capable of identifying the operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a winning combination is performed with a lower probability than in the advantageous state.

Below, an example of a presentation that is executed when power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in each game state will be described.
As shown in Fig. 14(a) to Fig. 14(d), in each game state, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, the secondary CPU 41a executes the secondary power-on process when the power supply is resumed. After completing the secondary power-on process, the secondary CPU 41a controls the performance device group to execute the performance. Specifically, after completing the secondary power-on process, the secondary CPU 41a controls the performance display device 15 to display the return image DF. Furthermore, if navigation information was displayed on the performance display device 15 before the power supply was stopped, the secondary CPU 41a controls the performance display device 15 to return the display of the navigation information after completing the secondary power-on process. In addition, after completing the secondary power-on process, the secondary CPU 41a controls the stop operation lamp 24 so that a stop light emission performance is executed every time a stop operation is performed.

On the other hand, the secondary CPU 41a does not restore the background display that was displayed on the performance display device 15 before the power supply was stopped after the secondary power-on process is completed. Similarly, the secondary CPU 41a does not restore the background music that was output from the speaker 14 before the power supply was stopped after the secondary power-on process is completed. In addition, the secondary CPU 41a does not restore the background light-emitting performance that was executed on the decorative lamp 13 before the power supply was stopped after the secondary power-on process is completed. The secondary CPU 41a does not restore not only the background light-emitting performance but also light-emitting performances other than the stop light-emitting performance after the secondary power-on process is completed. In other words, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game, when the power supply is subsequently resumed, a light-emitting performance other than the stop light-emitting performance is not executed during the execution of the resumed variable game. The secondary CPU 41a does not restore the display of the role suggestion information even if role suggestion information was displayed on the performance display device 15 before the power supply was stopped after the secondary power-on process is completed. Incidentally, the secondary CPU 41a can execute various effects that will not be restored when power supply is resumed when the next variable game starts.

After the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the performance device group as described above, regardless of whether or not it was in an advantageous zone before the power supply was stopped. After the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the performance device group as described above, regardless of the game state before the power supply was stopped. After the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the performance device group as described above, regardless of the performance that was being performed before the power supply was stopped. In other words, the secondary CPU 41a executes the same control when the power supply is resumed, regardless of which of the performances in FIG. 9(a) to FIG. 9(f) is being performed during the execution of the variable game. In addition, after the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the performance display device 15 to display the non-advantageous image YU if it was in a non-advantageous zone before the power supply was stopped. The non-advantageous image YU is an image that includes the character information "non".

Furthermore, after completing the secondary power-on process, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 to display a game elicitation image YS if the game state before the power supply was stopped was advantageous. The game elicitation image YS is an image that includes text information such as "Please continue playing." The effect of displaying the game elicitation image YS can be said to be an effect that encourages the player to continue playing. In other words, the effect of displaying the game elicitation image YS can also be said to be a game promotion effect. In this embodiment, the effect of displaying the game elicitation image YS on the effect display device 15 corresponds to a special effect.

Figure 14(a) shows an example of the display content of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped after the center stop button 21b is operated to perform the first stop operation during the execution of a variable game in the non-advantageous zone and the first normal state, and then the power supply is resumed. In other words, in Figure 14(a), the variable game is being executed, the center reel 16b of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, and the left reel 16a and right reel 16c are spinning.

When the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game in the non-advantageous section and in the first normal state, and then the power supply is resumed, the performance display device 15 displays the return image DF and the non-advantageous image YU. After that, when the variable game ends, the performance display device 15 erases the non-advantageous image YU. Meanwhile, the performance display device 15 continues to display the return image DF until the next variable game starts. Then, when the next variable game starts, as shown in Figures 9(a) to 9(f), a game performance is executed according to whether the winning of the 1st type BB role (1st type BB1 role and 1st type BB2 role) is carried over and the multiplier value set when the start lever 20 is operated, and the return image DF is erased.

When the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in a non-advantageous zone and in the first normal state, and then the power supply is resumed, the stop operation lamp 24 will perform a stop light-emitting effect when the left stop button 21a is operated to stop, and a stop light-emitting effect will be performed when the right stop button 21c is operated to stop. Also, the stop operation lamp 24 will perform a stop light-emitting effect each time the stop operation is performed during the next variable game.

Figure 14(b) shows an example of the display content of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped after the center stop button 21b is operated to perform the first stop operation during the execution of a variable game in either the second normal state or the chance state in the advantageous zone, and then the power supply is resumed. In other words, in Figure 14(b), the variable game is being executed, the center reel 16b of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, and the left reel 16a and right reel 16c are spinning.

When the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game in the advantageous zone, either the second normal state or the chance state, and the power supply is then resumed, the performance display device 15 displays the return image DF. On the other hand, the performance display device 15 does not display the non-advantageous image YU. The performance display device 15 continues to display the return image DF until the next variable game starts. Then, when the next variable game starts, as shown in Figures 9(a) to 9(f), a game performance is executed according to whether the winning of the 1st type BB role (1st type BB1 role and 1st type BB2 role) is carried over and the multiplication number set when the start lever 20 is operated, and the return image DF is erased.

When the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in either the second normal state or the chance state in the advantageous zone, and the power supply is then resumed, the stop operation lamp 24 will perform a stop light emission effect when the left stop button 21a is stopped, and a stop light emission effect will be performed when the right stop button 21c is stopped. Also, the stop operation lamp 24 will perform a stop light emission effect every time the stop operation is performed during the next variable game.

Incidentally, although not shown, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in an advantageous zone, in the second normal state and chance state, and an operation presentation is being executed, and then the power supply is resumed, the presentation display device 15 will display the same navigation information as before the power supply was stopped. In other words, if the start lever 20 is operated to start a variable game in the second normal state and chance state, and the power supply is stopped while the operation presentation is being executed during the execution of the variable game, the operation presentation will be resumed when the power supply is resumed.

Figure 14(c) shows an example of the display content of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped after the center stop button 21b is operated to perform the first stop operation during the execution of a variable game in a favorable zone, in a favorable state, and when no operational effect is being executed, and then the power supply is resumed. In other words, in Figure 14(c), the variable game is being executed, the center reel 16b of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, and the left reel 16a and right reel 16c are spinning.

When the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in an advantageous zone, advantageous state, and no operation presentation is being executed, and then the power supply is resumed, the presentation display device 15 displays the return image DF and the game call image YS. On the other hand, the presentation display device 15 does not display the non-advantageous image YU. The presentation display device 15 continues to display the return image DF and the game call image YS until the next variable game starts. Then, when the next variable game starts, as shown in Figures 9(a) to 9(f), the game presentation is executed according to whether the winning of the 1st type BB role (1st type BB1 role and 1st type BB2 role) is carried over and the multiplication number set when the start lever 20 is operated, and the return image DF and the game call image YS are erased.

If the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in a favorable zone, in a favorable state, and when no operation display is being executed, and then the power supply is resumed, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting display when the left stop button 21a is stopped, and executes a stop light-emitting display when the right stop button 21c is stopped. Also, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting display every time the stop operation is executed during the next variable game.

Figure 14(d) shows an example of the display content of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped after the center stop button 21b is operated to perform the first stop operation during the execution of a variable game in a favorable zone, favorable state, and when an operational effect is being executed, and then the power supply is resumed. In other words, in Figure 14(d), the variable game is being executed, the center reel 16b of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, and the left reel 16a and right reel 16c are spinning.

When the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in an advantageous zone, advantageous state, and when an operation effect is being executed, and then the power supply is resumed, the effect display device 15 displays the return image DF and the game call image YS. On the other hand, the effect display device 15 does not display the non-advantageous image YU. The effect display device 15 continues to display the return image DF and the game call image YS until the next variable game starts. Then, when the next variable game starts, as shown in Figures 9(a) to 9(f), the game effect is executed according to whether the winning of the 1 type BB role (1 type BB1 role and 1 type BB2 role) is carried over and the multiplication number set when the start lever 20 is operated, and the return image DF and the game call image YS are erased.

During the execution of a variable game in an advantageous zone, in an advantageous state, and while an operation presentation is being executed, if the power supply is stopped after the center stop button 21b is operated to the first stop, and then the power supply is resumed, the presentation display device 15 displays the same navigation information as before the power supply was stopped. Incidentally, in FIG. 14(d), it is assumed that the navigation information for the fourth push order was displayed before the power supply was stopped. In FIG. 14(d), the display of the center image ON is erased based on the center stop button 21b being operated to the first stop before the power supply was stopped. After that, when the power supply is resumed and the right stop button 21c is operated to the second stop, the display of the right image OM is erased, and when the left stop button 21a is operated to the third stop, the display of the left image OH is erased. Note that the operation presentation can also be executed in the next variable game. In this way, when the player is in an advantageous position, the start lever 20 is operated to start the variable game, and if the power supply is stopped while the operation presentation is being performed during the execution of the variable game, the operation presentation will resume when the power supply is subsequently resumed.

If the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in a favorable zone, in a favorable state, and while an operation display is being executed, and then the power supply is resumed, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting display when the left stop button 21a is stopped, and executes a stop light-emitting display when the right stop button 21c is stopped. Also, the stop operation lamp 24 executes a stop light-emitting display every time the stop operation is executed during the next variable game.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), if the start lever 20 is operated in a non-advantageous zone to start a variable game, and power supply is stopped while the variable game is being played, when power supply is subsequently resumed, the non-advantageous image YU is displayed on the performance display device 15. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14(b) to FIG. 14(d), if the start lever 20 is operated in a favorable zone to start a variable game, and power supply is stopped while the variable game is being played, when power supply is subsequently resumed, the non-advantageous image YU is not displayed on the performance display device 15. In this way, if the start lever 20 is operated in a non-advantageous zone to start a variable game, and power supply is stopped while the variable game is being played, when power supply is subsequently resumed, the performance display device 15 suggests or notifies that the variable game is in a non-advantageous zone.

Also, as shown in Fig. 14(b) to Fig. 14(d), if the start lever 20 is operated in an advantageous zone to start a variable game and power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when the power supply is resumed afterwards, the game call image YS may or may not be displayed on the performance display device 15. Specifically, if the start lever 20 is operated in an advantageous state to start a variable game and power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when the power supply is resumed afterwards, the game call image YS is displayed on the performance display device 15. On the other hand, if the start lever 20 is operated in the second normal state and chance state to start a variable game and power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when the power supply is resumed afterwards, the game call image YS is not displayed on the performance display device 15 even if it is in an advantageous zone.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), if the start lever 20 is operated in a non-advantageous zone to start a variable game and power supply is stopped while the variable game is being played, when power supply is subsequently resumed, the game prompting image YS will not be displayed on the performance display device 15. In this way, if the start lever 20 is operated in a non-advantageous zone to start a variable game and power supply is stopped while the variable game is being played, when power supply is subsequently resumed, the game prompting image YS will not be displayed on the performance display device 15. On the other hand, if the start lever 20 is operated in a favorable zone to start a variable game and power supply is stopped while the variable game is being played, when power supply is subsequently resumed, the game prompting image YS may be displayed on the performance display device 15.

14(c) and 14(d), when the start lever 20 is operated in an advantageous state to start a variable game, and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when the power supply is resumed thereafter, the game call image YS is displayed on the performance display device 15. In this way, when the start lever 20 is operated in an advantageous state to start a variable game, and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when the power supply is resumed thereafter, the performance display device 15 suggests or notifies that the game is in an advantageous state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14(a) and FIG. 14(b), when the start lever 20 is operated in an unadvantageous state to start a variable game, and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when the power supply is resumed thereafter, the game call image YS is not displayed on the performance display device 15. In this way, when the start lever 20 is operated in an unadvantageous state (when in a non-specific state) to start a variable game, and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when the power supply is resumed thereafter, the performance display device 15 suggests or notifies that the game is not in an advantageous state.

The effects of the second embodiment will be described.
According to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-15) in the first embodiment, the following effects are obtained.

(2-1) In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 20 is operated in an advantageous state to start a variable game, and if the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being played, the performance display device 15 suggests or notifies the player that the game is in an advantageous state when the power supply is subsequently resumed. As a result, even if a special situation occurs in which the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being played, the performance display device 15 can make the player recognize that the game is in an advantageous state when the power supply is resumed. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is resumed, the player can recognize that the game is in an advantageous state. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate performance when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing the game in the advantageous state thereafter with peace of mind.

(2-2) In the slot machine 10, even if a special situation occurs in which the power supply is stopped while a variable game is being played, the effect display device 15 can make the player realize that he or she is not in an advantageous state when the power supply is resumed. Thus, in the slot machine 10, the player can understand that he or she is not in an advantageous state in the variable game that is resumed when the power supply is resumed. Thus, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate effect when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing in a game state other than the advantageous state thereafter with peace of mind.

(2-3) In an advantageous state, it is possible to execute an operation presentation while a variable game is being played. For example, if the power supply is cut off while an operation presentation is being played, the player may forget the content of the operation presentation and become confused. In the slot machine 10, the operation presentation is also resumed when the power supply is resumed. As a result, even if the power supply is cut off while a variable game is being played, the operation presentation is executed when the power supply is resumed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate presentation when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing thereafter with peace of mind.

(2-4) In a favorable zone where it is permitted to suggest or notify a specific operation mode advantageous to the player, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game, the game call image YS may be displayed on the performance display device 15 when the power supply is subsequently resumed. On the other hand, in a non-favorable zone where it is not permitted to suggest or notify a specific operation mode, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game, the game call image YS will not be displayed on the performance display device 15 when the power supply is subsequently resumed. As a result, even if a special situation occurs in which the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game, the slot machine 10 can recognize that it is a favorable zone where it is permitted to suggest or notify a specific operation mode by displaying the game call image YS on the performance display device 15 when the power supply is resumed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate performance when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing in the favorable zone thereafter with peace of mind.

(2-5) In the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in a non-advantageous zone, when the power supply is resumed, the non-advantageous zone is suggested or notified. In particular, in the slot machine 10, whether or not it is permitted to suggest or notify a specific operation mode that is advantageous to the player is determined according to whether the zone is advantageous or non-advantageous. Such information that is beneficial to the player can be suggested or notified by the performance display device 15 when the power supply is resumed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate performance when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing the game with peace of mind after the power supply is resumed.

(2-6) In the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in an advantageous state, when the power supply is resumed, the game prompting image YS is displayed on the performance display device 15. On the other hand, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in an unadvantageous state, when the power supply is resumed, the game prompting image YS is not displayed on the performance display device 15. The advantageous state is a game state in which a specific operation mode advantageous to the player is frequently suggested or notified. In this way, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is resumed, the game prompting image YS is displayed on the performance display device 15 to suggest or notify that the game state is one in which a specific operation mode advantageous to the player is frequently suggested or notified. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate performance when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing in an advantageous state after the power supply is resumed with peace of mind.

(2-7) In the second normal state and chance state, it is possible to execute an operation presentation while the variable game is being played. For example, if the power supply is cut off while the operation presentation is being played, the player may forget the content of the operation presentation and become confused. In the slot machine 10, the operation presentation is also resumed when the power supply is resumed. As a result, even if the power supply is cut off while the variable game is being played, the operation presentation is executed when the power supply is resumed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate presentation when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy playing thereafter with peace of mind.

The above-described embodiment can be modified as follows. The above-described embodiments and the following modified examples can be combined with each other to the extent that they are not technically inconsistent.

- The slot machine 10 is provided with the decorative lamp 13 and the stop operation lamp 24 as examples of light-emitting means capable of performing various light-emitting effects, but this is not limited to this. The slot machine 10 may be provided with light-emitting means other than the decorative lamp 13 and the stop operation lamp 24. For example, the slot machine 10 may be provided with light-emitting means that illuminates the outer periphery of the display window 12a.

- There may be multiple types of role selection tables when the role continuous operation device is not in operation and a variable game is played with two coins. For example, there may be a role selection table when a win for a type 1 BB1 role is carried over, a role selection table when a win for a type 1 BB2 role is carried over, and a role selection table when neither a win for a type 1 BB1 role nor a win for a type 1 BB2 role is carried over. In this case, the judgment values may be set so that the probability of winning various payout roles is different in each role selection table. The judgment values may also be set so that the probability of winning a replay role is different in each role selection table.

- There may be multiple types of role selection tables when the role continuous operation device is not in operation and a variable game is played with three coins. For example, there may be a role selection table when a win for a type 1 BB1 role is carried over, a role selection table when a win for a type 1 BB2 role is carried over, and a role selection table when neither a win for a type 1 BB1 role nor a win for a type 1 BB2 role is carried over. In this case, the judgment values may be set so that the probability of winning various payout roles is different in each role selection table. The judgment values may also be set so that the probability of winning a replay role is different in each role selection table.

- When the main CPU 40a is in the second normal state, the payout display unit 37 may be controlled so that an operation mode advantageous to the player is suggested or notified among the multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Also, when the main CPU 40a is in the chance state, the payout display unit 37 may be controlled so that an operation mode advantageous to the player is suggested or notified among the multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c. In such a configuration, when the main CPU 40a is in the first normal state, the payout display unit 37 may be controlled so that an operation mode advantageous to the player is not suggested or notified among the multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c. When the main CPU 40a is controlled to the second normal state, the role continuous operation device is not in operation, and three coins are placed. Also, when the main CPU 40a is controlled to the chance state, the role continuous operation device is not in operation, and three coins are placed, the payout display unit 37 may be controlled so that an operation mode advantageous to the player is not suggested or notified. With this configuration, the main CPU 40a does not need to perform instruction information determination processing when it is controlled to the first normal state, when the reel continuous operation device is in operation, or when two reels are hung.

- In the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a may set a different probability of determining operation information when in an advantageous state and when in the second normal state. In addition, in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a may set a different probability of determining operation information when in an advantageous state and when in a chance state. For example, in the instruction information determination process, if the winning number won in the role lottery is any of the winning numbers 03 to 08 (bell role and bell spill role), the main CPU 40a may hold a lottery (hereinafter referred to as navigation lottery) on whether or not to determine operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a bell role win. In this case, when the main CPU 40a wins the navigation lottery, it determines operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a bell role win. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a does not determine operation information capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c required to generate a bell winning combination unless the navigation lottery is won. In the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a may set the navigation lottery to have a 1/1 chance of winning when in an advantageous state. On the other hand, in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 40a may set the navigation lottery to have a 1/10 chance of winning when in the second normal state or chance state. In other words, the advantageous state may be a game state in which the payout display unit 37 more frequently suggests or notifies the player of an advantageous operation mode (specific operation mode) among multiple operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c compared to the second normal state and the chance state.

- The post-power restoration performance may consist of only one of the following performances: a performance in which the recovery image DF is displayed on the performance display device 15, and a stop light emission performance executed on the stop operation lamp 24.

- The sub-CPU 41a controls the performance display device 15 to display a background according to the multiplier when a start command is input, but is not limited to this. The sub-CPU 41a may also control the performance display device 15 to display a background according to the game status in addition to or instead of the multiplier when a start command is input. The sub-CPU 41a may also control the speaker 14 to output background music according to the background displayed on the performance display device 15. The sub-CPU 41a may also control the decorative lamp 13 to execute a light-emitting performance synchronized with the background music.

- The sub-CPU 41a controls the performance display device 15 to display a background according to the multiplier when a start command is input, but is not limited to this. The sub-CPU 41a may control the performance display device 15 to display a background according to whether or not it is an advantageous zone in addition to or instead of the multiplier when a start command is input. The sub-CPU 41a may also control the speaker 14 to output background music according to the background displayed on the performance display device 15. The sub-CPU 41a may also control the decorative lamp 13 to execute a light-emitting performance synchronized with the background music.

- The secondary CPU 41a may control the decorative lamp 13 to execute an operation presentation. The navigation information in the decorative lamp 13 may be a light-emitting presentation that can identify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player among multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c. In this way, the decorative lamp 13 may be capable of executing an operation presentation that suggests or notifies the player of a specific operation mode that is advantageous to the player among multiple operation modes for multiple stop operation means.

- The secondary CPU 41a may control the speaker 14 to execute an operation presentation. The navigation information in the speaker 14 may be a sound (e.g., "left," "middle," "right") that can identify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player among multiple operation modes for the stop buttons 21a to 21c. In this way, the speaker 14 may be capable of executing an operation presentation that suggests or notifies the player of a specific operation mode that is advantageous to the player among multiple operation modes for the multiple stop operation means. The secondary CPU 41a may control the presentation device group to execute an operation presentation using all or some of the decorative lamps 13, the speaker 14, and the presentation display device 15.

-When the secondary CPU 41a inputs any one of the left stop command, the center stop command, and the right stop command, the secondary CPU 41a may control the speaker 14 to execute a sound effect based on the stop operation (hereinafter, referred to as the stop sound effect). The stop sound effect can be said to be a sound effect related to the stop of the reels. The secondary CPU 41a may control the speaker 14 to execute a stop sound effect every time a stop operation is performed after the secondary power-on process is completed. If the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game, the same stop sound effect may be executed when the power supply is subsequently resumed, regardless of the state when the power supply was stopped. After the secondary power-on process is completed, the secondary CPU 41a may not restore a sound effect other than the stop sound effect, not limited to background music. In other words, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game, when the power supply is subsequently resumed, a sound effect other than the stop sound effect may not be executed during the execution of the resumed variable game.

- The sub-CPU 41a may control the lower panel lamp 25 to light, turn off, or blink depending on whether the winning of the 1st type BB role (1st type BB1 role and 1st type BB2 role) is carried over. For example, when the start lever 20 is operated when neither the winning of the 1st type BB1 role nor the winning of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, the sub-CPU 41a may control the lower panel lamp 25 to turn off. That is, when the start lever 20 is operated in the state of FIG. 9 (a) and FIG. 9 (d), the lower panel lamp 25 may be turned off. When the start lever 20 is operated in the state of the winning of the 1st type BB1 role is carried over, the sub-CPU 41a may control the lower panel lamp 25 to light. That is, when the state of FIG. 9 (b) and FIG. 9 (e), the lower panel lamp 25 may be turned on. If the start lever 20 is operated while a winning combination of the 1st type BB2 role is carried over, the sub-CPU 41a may control the lower panel lamp 25 to blink. That is, when the state is as shown in FIG. 9(c) and FIG. 9(f), the lower panel lamp 25 may blink. Here, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when the power supply is subsequently resumed, the lower panel lamp 25 may be lit regardless of the lighting state of the lower panel lamp 25 before the power supply was stopped. This allows the slot machine 10 to easily recognize that the power supply has resumed, and allows the player to enjoy the subsequent game with peace of mind.

- If the stop buttons 21a-21c are operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode (specific operation mode) suggested or notified in the operation presentation, the secondary CPU 41a may end the operation presentation even if the variable game is being played. Even in such a case, the primary CPU 40a may control the payout display unit 37 so that the determined operation information is displayed until the variable game ends. In such a situation, if the power supply is stopped, when the power supply is subsequently resumed, the operation presentation may not be resumed in the presentation display device 15, while the operation information may be displayed in the payout display unit 37.

・When neither the winning type 1 BB1 nor the winning type 1 BB2 has been carried over, and the bet number is 2, the start lever 20 is operated to start the game, but the effect display device 15 displays an image of the back of the character CH and a game-related image KK1, but this is not limited to this. In addition to this, or instead, the effect display device 15 may display a game-related image KK5. The game-related image KK5 may be an image including text information such as "Do not aim for 7". The game-related image KK5 may be an image suggesting or notifying that it is recommended to perform a stop operation so that the type 1 BB1 stop does not land on the pay line NL. In other words, the game-related image KK5 may be an image suggesting or notifying that it is recommended to operate the stop buttons 21a to 21c so that the type 1 BB1 does not win.

・When the power supply is stopped while the variable game is not being executed and then resumed, the slot machine 10 may display the return image DF on the performance display device 15, regardless of whether the slot machine was in an advantageous zone before the power supply was stopped. Also, when the power supply is stopped while the variable game is not being executed and then resumed, the slot machine 10 may display the return image DF on the performance display device 15, regardless of the game state before the power supply was stopped. Also, when the power supply is stopped while the variable game is not being executed and then resumed, the slot machine 10 may display the return image DF on the performance display device 15, regardless of the performance that was being executed before the power supply was stopped. In this way, the slot machine 10 can suppress confusion when the power supply is resumed by executing the same performance when the power supply is resumed, even when the variable game is not being executed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute an appropriate performance when the power supply is resumed, and the player can enjoy the game thereafter with peace of mind.

・When the power supply is stopped and then resumed while the variable game is not being executed, the slot machine 10 may not display the return image DF on the performance display device 15. In this case, the performance display device 15 may execute a standby performance (so-called demo performance). In other words, when the power supply is stopped and then resumed while the variable game is not being executed, the slot machine 10 may execute a standby performance on the performance display device 15 regardless of whether the slot machine was in a favorable zone before the power supply was stopped. In addition, when the power supply is stopped and then resumed while the variable game is not being executed, the slot machine 10 may execute a standby performance on the performance display device 15 regardless of the game state before the power supply was stopped. In addition, when the power supply is stopped and then resumed while the variable game is not being executed, the slot machine 10 may execute a standby performance on the performance display device 15 regardless of the performance executed before the power supply was stopped. This makes it easier for the player to understand that when the power supply is stopped and then resumed while the variable game is not being executed, a standby performance is executed and the slot machine has returned to a state in which it is possible to play the game. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can execute appropriate effects when the power supply is resumed, allowing the player to enjoy playing the game with peace of mind.

- After completing the secondary power-on process, the secondary CPU 41a may control the performance display device 15 to display the advantageous image YY if the advantageous zone was in effect before the power supply was stopped. The advantageous image YY may be an image including the text information "Yes." In other words, if the start lever 20 is operated to start a variable game during an advantageous zone and the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being played, when the power supply is subsequently resumed, the performance display device 15 may suggest or notify that the advantageous zone is in effect.

・When the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game in the non-advantageous zone and in the first normal state, and the power supply is then resumed, the performance display device 15 may display the game call image YC in addition to the return image DF. Also, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game in the advantageous zone and in either the second normal state or the chance state, and the power supply is then resumed, the performance display device 15 may display the game call image YC in addition to the return image DF. The game call image YC may be an image including text information such as "The variable game is being executed." In other words, the game call image YC may be an image that suggests or notifies that the variable game is being executed as the game status in the slot machine 10. On the other hand, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game in the advantageous zone and in either of the advantageous states, and the power supply is then resumed, the performance display device 15 may not display the game call image YC. As a result, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game and then resumed, the game call image YC is displayed on the performance display device 15, making it possible to identify that the game is being controlled to one of the first normal state, the second normal state, and the chance state. In this way, if the start lever 20 is operated to start the variable game when the game is not in an advantageous state (when the game is in a non-specific state), and the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed, when the power supply is subsequently resumed, the performance display device 15 will suggest or notify that the game is not in an advantageous state.

- The game prompting image YS was an image including the text information "Please continue playing," but is not limited to this. The game prompting image YS may be an image including the text information "Please operate the stop buttons while paying attention to the operation mode (operation sequence)." In other words, the presentation that displays the game prompting image YS may be a presentation that calls attention to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c.

- If the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game in an advantageous zone, in the second normal state and chance state, and while an operation presentation is being executed, and then the power supply is resumed, the presentation display device 15 does not have to display the same navigation information as before the power supply was stopped. In other words, if the start lever 20 is operated to start a variable game while in the second normal state and chance state, and power supply is stopped while an operation presentation is being executed during the execution of the variable game, the operation presentation does not have to be resumed when power supply is resumed thereafter.

- In the game progress main process, the main CPU 40a may perform a freeze process for executing freeze control after completing the advantageous lottery process in step S108. The main CPU 40a may execute a pseudo game while executing the freeze control. In a pseudo game, the reels 16a to 16c rotate, and when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated, the reels 16a to 16c temporarily stop. The pseudo game is similar to the variable game in operation, but is different from the variable game. The pseudo game may be configured to be able to be performed between the operation of the start lever 20 and the start of the variable game. During the execution of the pseudo game, a dedicated game presentation may be executed. In other words, during the execution of the pseudo game, a presentation different from that during the execution of the variable game may be executed. Note that during the execution of the pseudo game, operation information may not be displayed on the payout display unit 37.

- When the power supply to the slot machine 10 is stopped during the execution of a simulated game and then resumes, the slot machine 10 may not display the return image DF on the performance display device 15. In this case, the performance display device 15 may display a stop prompting image. The stop prompting image may be an image including text information such as "Please operate the stop button." In other words, the performance that displays the stop prompting image may be a performance that prompts the player to operate the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The performance that displays the stop prompting image may be a performance that prompts the player to end the simulated game by operating the stop buttons 21a to 21c. In this way, different performances may be executed when the power supply is resumed depending on whether the power supply is stopped during the execution of a simulated game or the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game.

・The number of bets that can be used to play one variation game may include one coin. In other words, the slot machine 10 may be capable of playing one variation game using any number of game medals, 1 coin, 2 coins, or 3 coins. In this case, the slot machine 10 may be capable of playing one variation game with "1 coin" as the minimum number of bets and "3 coins" as the maximum number of bets. In addition, the slot machine 10 may be capable of playing one variation game by using one or three game medals, but may not be capable of playing one variation game by using two game medals. In this case, the slot machine 10 may be capable of playing one variation game with "1 coin" as the minimum number of bets and "3 coins" as the maximum number of bets. In addition, the slot machine 10 may be capable of playing one variation game by using three game medals, but may not be capable of playing one variation game by using one or two game medals.

- The upper limit of the number of games may be any predetermined number of times, and does not have to be 3,000 times. The upper limit of the number of games may be less than 3,000 times. The upper limit of the number of games may be 3,001 times or more. For example, the upper limit of the number of games may be 1,500 times.

- The upper limit number of game media may be any predetermined number, and does not have to be 2,400. The upper limit number of game media may be less than 2,400. The upper limit number of game media may be 2,401 or more. For example, the upper limit number of game media may be 3,000.

- In the slot machine 10, when the first normal state is in a state where a condition for transitioning to an advantageous zone is met, the slot machine 10 may transition to an advantageous state. At this time, the slot machine 10 transitions from a non-advantageous zone to an advantageous zone. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the first normal state is in a state where a condition for transitioning to an advantageous zone is met, the slot machine 10 may transition to either the second normal state or an advantageous state. In this case, the probability of transitioning to an advantageous state in the second normal state may be higher than the probability of transitioning to an advantageous state in the first normal state.

- The first end condition may be satisfied when the number of variable games executed in the advantageous state reaches the end number (for example, 50 times) in addition to or instead of the number of navigations reaching 0. The first end condition may also be satisfied when the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous state reaches the acquisition number (for example, 100).

The normal favorable start condition may be established when the number of times the variable game has been executed in the second normal state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 500 times). For example, the main CPU 40a may determine that the normal favorable start condition is established when a predetermined number of variable games have been executed before the first favorable lottery is won after transitioning from the first normal state to the second normal state.

- Although the sub-CPU 41a has controlled the backlight BL to be always on, this is not limited. The sub-CPU 41a may control the backlight BL to be on at least when the multiplier is set and when the variable game is being executed. On the other hand, when neither the multiplier is set nor the variable game is being executed, the sub-CPU 41a may turn off the backlight BL. If the power supply is stopped while the backlight BL is on, the sub-CPU 41a may turn off the backlight BL when the power supply is resumed thereafter. For example, if the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, the backlight BL may be off when the power supply is resumed thereafter. In this case, the sub-CPU 41a may turn on the backlight BL when a predetermined time has elapsed after the power supply is resumed. If the power supply is stopped while the backlight BL is on, the sub-CPU 41a may turn on the backlight BL when the power supply is resumed thereafter. For example, if the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed, the backlight BL may be on when the power supply is resumed. If the power supply is stopped while the backlight BL is turned off, the sub-CPU 41a may turn on the backlight BL when the power supply is resumed. For example, if the power supply is stopped when the multiplier is not set and the variable game is not being executed, the backlight BL may be on when the power supply is resumed. If the power supply is stopped while the backlight BL is turned off, the sub-CPU 41a may turn on the backlight BL when the power supply is resumed. For example, if the power supply is stopped when the multiplier is not set and the variable game is not being executed, the backlight BL may be off when the power supply is resumed. In this case, the sub-CPU 41a may turn on the backlight BL when the multiplier is set after the power supply is resumed.

The functions of the main board 40 may be divided and implemented on multiple boards. The main CPU 40a may be configured with multiple CPUs mounted on a single board.
The function of the sub-board 41 may be realized by dividing it into multiple boards. For example, a display board that specializes in controlling the performance display device 15, a sound board that specializes in controlling the speaker 14, and a lamp board that specializes in controlling the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and a master board that comprehensively controls these boards may also be provided. The sub-CPU 41a may also be composed of multiple CPUs mounted on a single board.

The above embodiment may be embodied in a slot machine in which virtual media composed of electronic data is awarded when gaming medals are awarded. That is, the above embodiment may be embodied in a slot machine in which physical gaming media are not paid out (so-called medal-less slot machine). In such a slot machine, when virtual media is awarded in conjunction with the winning of a payout role, it may be possible to set a multiplier from the awarded virtual media by operating the MAX BET button. That is, the slot machine may be configured to be able to execute a variable game by using the virtual media.

The technical ideas that can be understood from each embodiment and modification will be described.
(i) The lottery means is capable of executing a lottery regarding control of the game state when the start operation means is operated when either the specific multiplier or the predetermined multiplier is set as the multiplier, and the content of the lottery regarding control of the game state executed by the lottery means differs between the case where the start operation means is operated when the specific multiplier is set and the case where the start operation means is operated when the predetermined multiplier is set. In a case where power supply is stopped during execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start operation means when the specific multiplier is set before the specific role is won in the role lottery, and in a case where power supply is stopped during execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start operation means when the predetermined multiplier is set before the specific role is won in the role lottery, the presentation that was executed before the power supply was stopped is different from the case where power supply is stopped during execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start operation means when the predetermined multiplier is set before the specific role is won in the role lottery, but the same presentation is executed when power supply is resumed.

(b) The lottery means can execute a lottery for controlling the game state when the start operation means is operated when the bet is set to either the specific bet or the predetermined bet, and the content of the lottery executed by the lottery means for controlling the game state is different between when the start operation means is operated when the specific bet is set and when the start operation means is operated when the predetermined bet is set, and the presentation executed before the power supply is stopped is different between when the winning of the specific role is carried over and the variable game started by operating the start operation means when the specific bet is set and the winning of the specific role is carried over and the variable game started by operating the start operation means when the predetermined bet is set, and when the power supply is stopped during the variable game started by operating the start operation means when the winning of the specific role is carried over and the predetermined bet is set, but the same presentation is executed when the power supply is resumed.

(c) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the operation of a start operation means when a bet is set, the gaming machine comprising: a plurality of reels; a plurality of stop operation means respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels; a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state; a lottery means capable of executing a lottery relating to the control of the gaming state; an effect execution means capable of executing an effect; and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means; in a variable game, the plurality of reels rotate, and a corresponding reel can be stopped in response to the operation of the stop operation means; the gaming state includes a specific state and a non-specific state, the specific state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the non-specific state; the lottery means is capable of executing a lottery relating to the control of the gaming state when the start operation means is operated when a specific bet is set as the bet; the lottery relating to the control of the gaming state that the lottery means can execute includes a lottery for a winning combination; and a winning combination is obtained by the lottery means. The possible roles include a specific role, and the specific role is a role that can be won in the role lottery when the specific multiplier is set. When the specific role is won in the role lottery, the winning of the specific role is carried over until a symbol combination corresponding to the specific role is derived in a subsequent variable game. In the state in which the winning of the specific role is carried over, the lottery means executes a lottery regarding the control of the game state as if the specific role has been won. The content of the lottery regarding the control of the game state executed by the lottery means differs between a case in which the start operation means is operated in a first situation in which the specific multiplier is set before the specific role is won in the role lottery, and a case in which the start operation means is operated in a second situation in which the specific multiplier is set when the winning of the specific role is carried over. When the start operation means is operated in the first situation, In the case where the start operation means is operated in the first situation, the specific role is not won in the role lottery, the variable game is executed, and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, and in the case where the start operation means is operated in the first situation, the specific role is won in the role lottery, the variable game is executed, and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, the same presentation is executed when the power supply is resumed, while the presentation executed during the execution of the variable game executed by operating the start operation means when the specific multiplier number is set after the power supply is resumed is different, and the device is provided with a specific light-emitting means capable of executing a specific light-emitting presentation, and a predetermined light-emitting means capable of executing a light-emitting presentation different from the specific light-emitting presentation, and during the execution of the variable game, the specific light-emitting presentation by the specific light-emitting means and the light-emitting presentation different from the specific light-emitting presentation by the predetermined light-emitting means can be executed, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, When the power supply is resumed, during the execution of the resumed variable game, a light-emitting effect other than the specific light-emitting effect by the predetermined light-emitting means is not executed, and the specific light-emitting effect by the specific light-emitting means is executed; in the case where the start operation means is operated in the first situation, the variable game is executed without winning the specific role in the role drawing, and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, and in the case where the start operation means is operated in the first situation, the specific role is won in the role drawing, the variable game is executed, and the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, the same specific light-emitting effect is executed during the execution of the resumed variable game when the power supply is resumed, and the same specific light-emitting effect is executed during the execution of the variable game executed by operating the start operation means after the power supply is resumed and the specific multiplier is set.

(ii) The lottery means is capable of executing a lottery for controlling the game state when the start operation means is operated when a predetermined multiplier is set as the multiplier, and the roles that can be won in the role lottery include special roles, and the special roles are roles that can be won in the role lottery when the predetermined multiplier is set, and when the special role is won in the role lottery, the winning of the special role is carried over until a pattern combination corresponding to the special role is derived in a subsequent variable game, and in the state in which the winning of the special role is carried over, the lottery means executes a lottery for controlling the game state as if the special role had been won, and when the winning of the special role is carried over The contents of the lottery performed by the lottery means for controlling the game state are different when the start operation means is operated and when the start operation means is operated while the winning of the specific role is carried over, and the effects that were performed before the power supply was stopped are different when the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game that was started by operating the start operation means while the winning of the specific role is carried over, but the same effects are executed when the power supply is resumed (C). A gaming machine described in (C).

10...Slot machine 11...Main cabinet 12...Front door 13...Decorative lamp 14...Speaker 15...Performance display device 16...Reel unit 16a...Left reel 16b...Middle reel 16c...Right reel 17...Medal insertion slot 18...MAX bet button 19...Settlement button 20...Start lever 21a...Left stop button 21b...Middle stop button 21c...Right stop button 22...Medal payout outlet 23...Receiving tray 24...Stop operation lamp 24a...Left stop operation lamp 24b...Middle stop operation lamp 24c...Right stop operation lamp 25...Lower panel lamp 30...Information display section 31...Insert possible display section 32...Replay display section 33...Wait display section 34...Bet display section 35...Credit display section 36...Advantageous zone display section 37...Payout display section 40...Main board 40a...Main CPU 40b...Main ROM 40c...Main RWM 41...Sub-board 41a...Sub-CPU 41b...Sub-ROM 41c...Sub-RWM 50...Power supply unit 50a...Power switch SE1...Left reel sensor SE2...Middle reel sensor SE3...Right reel sensor SE4...Input sensor

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on an operation of a start operation means when a bet number is set,
Multiple reels and
a plurality of stop operation means respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels;
A notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification;
A zone control means capable of controlling the zone to either an advantageous zone or a non-advantageous zone;
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect;
A specific light emitting means capable of performing a specific light emitting performance;
A predetermined light-emitting means capable of executing a light-emitting effect other than the specific light-emitting effect;
A game state control means for controlling a game state;
A lottery means capable of executing a lottery regarding the control of the game state,
In the variable game, the plurality of reels rotate, and a corresponding reel can be stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means;
The notification means is capable of suggesting or notifying a specific operation mode that is advantageous to a player among a plurality of operation modes for the plurality of stop operation means,
The non-advantageous section is a section in which the notification means is not permitted to suggest or notify the specific operation mode,
The advantageous period is a period in which the notification means is permitted to suggest or notify the specific operation mode,
When the start operation means is operated during the non-advantageous period to start a variable game, and power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when power supply is subsequently resumed, the special effect is not executed by the special effect execution means,
When the start operation means is operated during the advantageous period to start a variable game, and power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, when power supply is subsequently resumed, the special effect may be executed by the special effect execution means,
The special effect is an effect that calls attention to the operation mode of the stop operation means,
During execution of the variable game, the specific light-emitting effect by the specific light-emitting means and a light-emitting effect other than the specific light-emitting effect by the predetermined light-emitting means can be executed;
When the power supply is stopped during the execution of a variable game, when the power supply is subsequently resumed, during the execution of the resumed variable game, a light-emitting effect other than the specific light-emitting effect by the predetermined light-emitting means is not executed, and the specific light-emitting effect by the specific light-emitting means is executed;
The lottery regarding the control of the game state that can be executed by the lottery means includes a winning combination lottery,
The lottery means is capable of executing the lottery for a specific role when the start operation means is operated while a specific role is set as the odds,
When the specific role is won in the role lottery, the winning of the specific role is carried over until the symbol combination corresponding to the specific role is derived in the subsequent variable game,
In a state where the winning of the specific combination is carried over, the lottery means executes a lottery regarding the control of the game state as if the specific combination had been won,
The content of the lottery regarding the control of the game state executed by the lottery means is different between a case where the start operation means is operated in a first situation in which the specific multiplier is set before the specific role is won in the role lottery, and a case where the start operation means is operated in a second situation in which the specific multiplier is set when the winning of the specific role is carried over,
A gaming machine characterized in that in the following cases, when the start operation means is operated in the first situation, the specific role is not won in the role lottery, a variation game is executed, and power supply is stopped during the execution of the variation game, and when the start operation means is operated in the first situation, the specific role is won in the role lottery, a variation game is executed, and power supply is stopped during the execution of the variation game, the same specific light-emitting effect is executed during the execution of the resumed variation game when power supply is resumed, and the same specific light-emitting effect is executed during the execution of the variation game executed by operating the start operation means after power supply is resumed and the specific multiplier number is set.

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