JP7717367B2 - Slot machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine.

A slot machine is equipped with a main control board that controls the progress of the game using multiple reels (also called "cranks") (for example, reel drive control, control of winning combinations, control of the payout of gaming media (e.g., medals), and control of modes and game status), and a sub-control board that controls presentations aimed at increasing interest in the game depending on the game situation (for example, displaying images on an image display device, turning on or off lamps, and emitting sound from a speaker), and communication between the two boards is one-way only, from the main control board to the sub-control board.

In addition, after a specified number of medals are bet on a slot machine, the start lever is operated to determine the winning combination and cause the multiple reels to begin spinning. Once the multiple reels have started spinning and reached a predetermined rotation speed, operation of the stop button provided for each of the multiple reels becomes effective, and operating the stop button causes the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop. When a winning combination is achieved, medals are paid out.

Recently, slot machines have become known that award points when conditions for earning points are met (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The slot machine shown in Patent Document 1 awards points when the conditions for earning points are met, such as when the result of the winning combination is a specific combination or when a minor combination is not won for 10 games. The machine then transitions to an automatic timer (AT) or bonus mode depending on the points earned. This can increase the enjoyment of the game.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-69015

However, in many slot machines, including this one, whether or not points will be awarded is determined when the start lever is operated. For this reason, there has been a demand for slot machines with improved point awarding methods.

The present invention was made in consideration of these circumstances, and aims to provide a slot machine with an innovative method for awarding points.

To solve these problems, the slot machine of the present invention is equipped with a main control means for controlling gameplay, a start switch for detecting an operation to start the rotation of multiple reels, and multiple stop switches corresponding to the multiple reels and for detecting an operation to stop the rotation of the reels. The main control means is equipped with a role determination means for determining a winning combination, a first determination means for determining points to be awarded to a player by referencing first data when the start switch detects an operation, a second determination means for determining points to be awarded to a player by referencing second data when the stop switch detects an operation, and an awarding means for awarding points determined by the first determination means or the second determination means depending on the order in which the stop switches are operated, and the second determination means determines the points using different values when the result of the determination by the role determination means is a first winning combination and a second winning combination different from the first winning combination.

The slot machine according to the present invention further comprises a sub-control means for controlling the effects, and is capable of executing a first effect when the result of the determination by the role determination means is the first role, and is capable of executing a second effect different from the first effect when the result of the determination by the role determination means is the second role.

Furthermore, in the slot machine of the present invention, the first role is capable of displaying a specific symbol combination when the order of operations detected by the stop switch is a specific order, and is capable of displaying a first symbol combination when the order is a predetermined order different from the specific order; and the second role is capable of displaying the specific symbol combination when the order of operations detected by the stop switch is the specific order, and is capable of displaying a second symbol combination when the order is the predetermined order.

The present invention provides a slot machine with an innovative point awarding system.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a slot machine. A diagram showing the arrangement of symbols on the left reel, center reel, and right reel. FIG. 10 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the number of settings assigned to each condition device. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing symbol combinations of a slot machine. This is a diagram showing the relationship between winning combinations, the order in which the stop buttons are operated, and the combinations of symbols. FIG. 1 is a mode transition diagram of a slot machine. This is the number used in normal mode. This is the number used in the point acquisition mode. This is the number used in CZ precursor mode. This is the number used in the direct draw mode. This is the number used in CZ mode. This is the number used in normal battle mode. This is the number used in BB mode. This is the number used in AT judge mode. This is the number normally used in AT mode. This is the number normally used in ATBB mode. This is the number used in the upper ATBB mode. This is the number used in AT battle mode. This is the number used in the higher AT mode. This is the number used in specialized mode. These are the storage areas of the main RAM. This is the power-on process for the main control board. This is the game progress control process of the main control board. This is a subroutine for mode-specific processing. This is a subroutine for normal mode processing. This is a subroutine for processing points acquisition mode. This is a subroutine for the CZ precursor mode processing. This is a subroutine for processing in the direct lottery mode. This is a subroutine for the CZ mode processing. This is a subroutine for processing in normal battle mode. This is a subroutine for the BB mode process. This is a subroutine for processing for the AT judgment mode. This is a subroutine for the normal AT mode processing. This is a subroutine for the normal ATBB mode processing. This is a subroutine for processing in the upper ATBB mode. This is a subroutine for processing in the AT battle mode. This is a subroutine for the upper AT mode processing. This is a subroutine for the specialized mode processing. This is a subroutine for wait processing. This is a subroutine for mode management processing after all processes are stopped. This is a subroutine for normal mode processing after a complete stop. This is a subroutine for processing points acquisition mode after all stops. This is a subroutine for processing the CZ precursor mode after a full stop. This is a subroutine for processing the direct hit lottery mode after all stops. This is a subroutine for processing in the CZ mode after a complete stop. This is a subroutine for processing normal battle mode after all processes have stopped. This is a subroutine for processing in the BB mode after a complete stop. This is a subroutine for processing the AT judgment mode after a full stop. This is a subroutine for normal AT mode processing after a complete stop. This is a subroutine for processing in the normal ATBB mode after a complete stop. This is a subroutine for processing for the upper ATBB mode after a complete stop. This is a subroutine for processing the AT battle mode after a complete stop. This is a subroutine for processing for the higher AT mode after a complete stop. This is a subroutine for processing in the special mode after a complete stop. This is a subroutine for the advantageous zone management processing. This is a timer interrupt process. This is the power-on process for the sub-control board. This is a flowchart when the first push order bell group is won. This is a flowchart when the second push order bell group is won. Communication and processing between the main control board and the sub-control board. This is an animation (pattern A) in point acquisition mode. This is the animation (pattern B) in point acquisition mode. This is an animation (pattern C) in point acquisition mode. This is an animation (pattern D) in point acquisition mode. This is an animation (pattern E) in point acquisition mode. This is an animation (pattern F) in point acquisition mode. 10 is an animation of a point acquisition mode in the second embodiment. 10 shows animation in normal AT mode in the first modified example. This is an animation in the normal AT mode in the second modified example. 13 is an animation of a point acquisition mode in the third modified example. 13 is an animation of a point acquisition mode in the fourth modified example.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<Front view of the slot machine 1>
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 comprises a box portion 1A and a front door portion 1B attached to the front of the box portion 1A so as to be openable and closable.

The front door section 1B is provided with a medal insertion slot 2 for inserting gaming media (e.g., medals). Here, the medal insertion slot 2 is equipped with a medal sensor 2A that detects inserted medals.

Front door 1B is provided with a BET button 3 for accepting a BET operation to bet one medal within the credited range, and a MAXBET button 4 for accepting a MAXBET operation to bet the maximum allowable number of medals (e.g., three medals) within the credited range. Here, BET button 3 is equipped with a BET switch 3A that detects a BET operation, and MAXBET button 4 is equipped with a MAXBET switch 4A that detects operation of MAXBET button 4.

The front door 1B is provided with a start lever 5 that accepts a start operation to start play after the maximum allowable number of medals has been bet. Here, the start lever 5 is equipped with a start switch 5A that detects operation of the start lever 5.

The left reel 6, middle reel 7, and right reel 8 are arranged side by side inside the box section 1A. The left reel 6, middle reel 7, and right reel 8 can rotate to display a variety of symbols. The left reel 6, middle reel 7, and right reel 8 can also display a variety of symbols. When the left reel 6, middle reel 7, and right reel 8 are displayed in a static state, symbols will be displayed in the top, middle, and bottom rows of the left reel 6, the top, middle, and bottom rows of the middle reel 7, and the top, middle, and bottom rows of the right reel 8.

The left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are arranged side by side on the front door section 1B. Here, the left stop button 9 is equipped with a left stop switch 9A that detects operation of the left stop button 9, and when the left stop switch 9A detects operation of the left stop button 9, the spinning left reel 6 stops.

The center stop button 10 is also equipped with a center stop switch 10A that detects operation of the center stop button 10. When the center stop switch 10A detects operation of the center stop button 10, the center reel 7 that is currently spinning stops.

The right stop button 11 also has a right stop switch 11A that detects operation of the right stop button 11, and when the right stop switch 11A detects operation of the right stop button 11, the right reel 8 stops spinning.

The front door 1B is equipped with a settlement button 12 for settling credited medals. The settlement button 12 is equipped with a settlement switch 12A that detects operation of the settlement button 12.

The front door section 1B is provided with a storage display section 13 that displays the number of medals credited, a payout display section 14 that displays the number of medals paid out, a bet number display section 15 that displays the number of medals bet, a replay display section 16 that displays when a replay has been achieved (a prize has been won), a start permission display section 17 that displays when operation of the start lever 5 is permitted, an insertion permission display section 18 that displays when insertion of medals is permitted, and a favorable zone display section 19 that displays when the current zone is favorable.

The front door section 1B is equipped with a lamp 25 for producing light-emitting effects, an image display device 26 for producing effects that display images, and a speaker 27 for producing sound effects.

The front door section 1B is provided with a performance button 28 that accepts player operation, a light adjustment button 29 that accepts light intensity adjustment operations to adjust the light intensity of the lamps 25 and the like, and a sound adjustment button 30 that accepts volume adjustment operations to adjust the volume of the speaker 27.

<Block diagram of slot machine 1>
2, the slot machine 1 includes a main control board 100 and a sub-control board 800. The main control board 100 and the sub-control board 800 are provided inside a box portion 1A.

The main control board 100 is equipped with a main CPU 200 that controls the game, a main ROM 300 that is a read-only memory device that stores control programs and the like, a main RAM 400 that is a memory device that can write and read information, a clock signal generator 500 that generates a clock signal, a frequency divider 600 that divides the clock signal generated by the clock signal generator 500, and a random number generator 700 that generates random numbers used to determine winning combinations.

Connected to the main control board 100 are a medal sensor 2A, a bet switch 3A, a max bet switch 4A, a start switch 5A, a left reel 6, a center reel 7, a right reel 8, a left stop switch 9A, a center stop switch 10A, a right stop switch 11A, a settlement switch 12A, a reserve display unit 13, a payout display unit 14, a bet number display unit 15, a replay display unit 16, a start permission display unit 17, a deposit permission display unit 18, and a favorable zone display unit 19.

Connected to the main control board 100 are a hopper 20 for dispensing medals, a setting value change switch 21A that detects the operation of the setting value change button 21 operated to change the setting value that indicates the degree of advantage to the player, a keyhole switch 22A that detects when the setting key for changing the setting value is inserted into the keyhole and rotated a predetermined angle, a setting value display unit 23 that displays the setting value, and a power switch 24A that detects the operation of the power button 24 operated to turn on the slot machine 1.

The sub-control board 800 comprises a first sub-control board 810 and a second sub-control board 820. Here, the first sub-control board 810 comprises a sub-CPU 811 that performs various calculation processes mainly related to performance management, a sub-ROM 812 that is a read-only memory device that stores control programs, etc., and a sub-RAM 813 that can write and read information. In addition, a lamp 25 is connected to the first sub-control board 810.

The second sub-control board 820 is equipped with a sound/image CPU 821 that performs various calculations mainly related to image and sound control, a sound/image ROM 822 that is a read-only memory device that stores control programs, etc., and a sound/image RAM 823 that can write and read information. Also connected to the second sub-control board 820 are an image display device 26, a speaker 27, a performance switch 28A that detects operation of the performance button 28, a light adjustment switch 29A that detects operation of the light adjustment button 29, and a sound adjustment switch 30A that detects operation of the sound adjustment button 30.

<Pattern arrangement of left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8>
3, a plurality of symbols (in this embodiment, 20 symbols having symbol numbers "00" to "19") are arranged on each of the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8. Specifically, a predetermined number of ten types of symbols are arranged on the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8: a black BAR symbol 1000, a red BB symbol 1001, a blue BB symbol 1002, a white blank symbol 1003, a black blank symbol 1004, a white BAR symbol 1005, a bell symbol 1006, a replay symbol 1007, a watermelon symbol 1008, and a cherry symbol 1009.

<Transition diagram of gaming states of slot machine 1>
As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming states of the slot machine 1 are a normal gaming state, a BBF gaming state, a BBN gaming state, a BRF gaming state, a BBRB gaming state, an RBF gaming state, and an RB gaming state.

The general gaming state is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player. While remaining in the general gaming state, if the first condition is met, the game transitions to the BBF gaming state, and if the second condition is met, the game transitions to the RBF gaming state. The first condition is that BB has been won, and the second condition is that RB has been won.

The BBF gaming state is a state in which a BB win has been carried over. If the third condition is met while in the BBF gaming state, the game will transition to the BBN gaming state. The third condition is that the BB is displayed on an active line (in this embodiment, the line connecting the top row of the left reel 6, the middle row of the middle reel 7, and the bottom row of the right reel 8) (hereinafter, the display of a symbol combination on an active line will be referred to as a "winning" combination).

The BBN gaming state is the state to which the player transitions when a BB is won. If the fourth condition is met while in the BBN gaming state, the player transitions to the BRF gaming state. The fourth condition is that a RB is won in the BBN gaming state (more specifically, that a RB is won but no RB is won).

The BRF gaming state is the state to which the player transitions when an RB win is carried over from the BBN gaming state. If the fifth condition is met while the player is in the BRF gaming state, the player transitions to the BBRB gaming state. The fifth condition is that an RB win occurs in the BRF gaming state.

The BBRB gaming state is the state to which the player transitions when an RB wins in the BRF gaming state. If the sixth condition is met while the player is in the BBRB gaming state, the game transitions to the BBN gaming state. The sixth condition is that an RB has ended in the BR gaming state. The condition for ending the RB is that a predetermined number of wins have been achieved or a predetermined number of games have been played.

In this embodiment, the BBN gaming state, BRF gaming state, and BBRB gaming state are collectively referred to as the "BB gaming state." If the seventh condition is met while in the BB gaming state, the game transitions to the general gaming state. The seventh condition is that BB has ended in the BB gaming state. Here, the condition for BB to end is that a predetermined number of medals have been paid out.

The RBF gaming state is a state in which an RB has been won in the general gaming state and the RB winnings have been carried over. If the eighth condition is met while in the RBF gaming state, the state will transition to the RB gaming state. The eighth condition is that an RB has been won in the RBF gaming state.

The RB gaming state is the state to which the player transitions when an RB wins in the RBF gaming state. If the ninth condition is met while in the RB gaming state, the player transitions to the general gaming state. The ninth condition is that an RB has ended in the RB gaming state.

<Number of settings assigned to each condition device>
As shown in FIG. 5, the number of positions assigned to each condition device is shown as an example of the probability of winning a winning combination. Here, the number of positions assigned to each condition device is assigned for each gaming state. In this embodiment, the number of positions corresponding to each of the normal gaming state, BBF gaming state, BBN gaming state, BRF gaming state, BBRB gaming state, RBF gaming state, and RB gaming state is specified for each setting value. As an example, the number of positions assigned to each condition device when the setting value is 1 is shown, and the number of positions assigned to each condition device when the setting value is other (setting values 2 to 6) is not shown. The number of positions assigned to each condition device is stored in the main ROM 300.

Also, Figure 5 shows the number of medals placed when the maximum allowable number (e.g., three medals) is bet. Although not shown, the number of medals placed varies depending on the number of medals bet, and specifically, the number of medals placed is allocated so that the more medals are bet, the more advantageous it is for the player.

As shown in Figure 5, in the normal game mode, the following can be determined: BB + Follow-up role Oa-Od, RB + Follow-up role Oa-Od, RB + Follow-up role Oe, RB + Follow-up role Of, RB + Follow-up role Og, RB + Reach Eye role RRa-RRd, Seven Replay Sb, Seven Replay Sc, Seven Replay Sd, Fake Replay, Push Order Replay Ra, Push Order Replay Rb, Weak Cherry Replay, Strong Cherry Replay, Chance Replay, Common Replay Ka, Common Replay Kb, Common Replay Kc, Watermelon, Push Order Bell Ba, Push Order Bell Bb, Push Order Bell Bc, Push Order Bell Bd, Push Order Bell Be, Push Order Bell Bf, Push Order Bell Bg, Push Order Bell Bh, Push Order Bell Bi, Push Order Bell Bj, Push Order Bell Bk, Push Order Bell Bl, and Common Bell.

Also, in the BBF gaming state, the following can be determined: Seven Replay Sa, Seven Replay Sb, Seven Replay Sc, Seven Replay Sd, Fake Replay, Push Order Replay Ra, Push Order Replay Rb, Weak Cherry Replay, Strong Cherry Replay, Chance Replay, Common Replay Ka, Common Replay Kb, Common Replay Kc, Watermelon, Follow-up Roles Oa-Od, Follow-up Role Oe, Follow-up Role Of, Follow-up Role Og, Reach Eye Roles RRa-RRd, Push Order Bell Ba, Push Order Bell Bb, Push Order Bell Bc, Push Order Bell Bd, Push Order Bell Be, Push Order Bell Bf, Push Order Bell Bg, Push Order Bell Bh, Push Order Bell Bi, Push Order Bell Bj, Push Order Bell Bk, Push Order Bell Bl, and Common Bell.

In addition, in the BBN gaming state, the following can be determined: RB + Follow-up role Oa-Od, RB + Follow-up role Oe, RB + Follow-up role Of, RB + Follow-up role Og, RB + Reach Eye role RRa-RRd, Seven Replay Sb, Seven Replay Sc, Seven Replay Sd, Fake Replay, Push Order Replay Ra, Push Order Replay Rb, Weak Cherry Replay, Strong Cherry Replay, Chance Replay, Common Replay Ka, Common Replay Kb, Common Replay Kc, Watermelon, Follow-up role Oa-Od, Push Order Bell Ba, Push Order Bell Bb, Push Order Bell Bc, Push Order Bell Bd, Push Order Bell Be, Push Order Bell Bf, Push Order Bell Bg, Push Order Bell Bh, Push Order Bell Bi, Push Order Bell Bj, Push Order Bell Bk, Push Order Bell Bl, and Common Bell.

Also, in the BRF gaming state, the following can be determined: Seven Replay Sa, Seven Replay Sb, Seven Replay Sc, Seven Replay Sd, Fake Replay, Push Order Replay Ra, Push Order Replay Rb, Weak Cherry Replay, Strong Cherry Replay, Chance Replay, Common Replay Ka, Common Replay Kb, Common Replay Kc, Watermelon, Follow-up Roles Oa-Od, Follow-up Role Oe, Follow-up Role Of, Follow-up Role Og, Reach Eye Roles RRa-RRd, Push Order Bell Ba, Push Order Bell Bb, Push Order Bell Bc, Push Order Bell Bd, Push Order Bell Be, Push Order Bell Bf, Push Order Bell Bg, Push Order Bell Bh, Push Order Bell Bi, Push Order Bell Bj, Push Order Bell Bk, Push Order Bell Bl, and Common Bell.

In addition, in BBRB gaming mode, common bells and JAC roles can be determined.

In addition, in the RBF gaming state, the following can be determined: Seven Replay Sa, Seven Replay Sb, Seven Replay Sc, Seven Replay Sd, Fake Replay, Push Order Replay Ra, Push Order Replay Rb, Weak Cherry Replay, Strong Cherry Replay, Chance Replay, Common Replay Ka, Common Replay Kb, Common Replay Kc, Watermelon, Follow-up Roles Oa-Od, Follow-up Role Oe, Follow-up Role Of, Follow-up Role Og, Reach Eye Roles RRa-RRd, Push Order Bell Ba, Push Order Bell Bb, Push Order Bell Bc, Push Order Bell Bd, Push Order Bell Be, Push Order Bell Bf, Push Order Bell Bg, Push Order Bell Bh, Push Order Bell Bi, Push Order Bell Bj, Push Order Bell Bk, Push Order Bell Bl, and Common Bell.

In addition, in RB gaming mode, common bells and JAC roles can be determined.

Here, as shown in Figure 5, the BBF gaming state, BRF gaming state, and RBF gaming state have a higher probability of winning a replay than the regular gaming state and BBN gaming state.

<Pattern Combination>
As shown in FIG. 6, in the slot machine 1, when the left reel 6, the center reel 7, and the right reel 8 are stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols displayed on the pay line is specified. In this embodiment, BB, RB, middle row replay, downward right replay, middle row seven-line replay, downward right seven-line replay, downward right follow replay XDa, downward right follow replay XDb, middle row follow replay, upper row blank replay Ta, upper row blank replay Tb, downward right blank replay CDa, downward right blank replay CDb, lower row blank replay, upward right blank replay, weak cherry, fake replay FRa, fake replay FRb, chance replay, strong cherry SCa to SCb, downward right watermelon, downward right watermelon follow, middle row watermelon, middle row watermelon follow, downward right bell, upper row bell, middle row bell, upward right bell, special bell Za, special bell Zb, middle row cherries CCa to CCj, reach eyes Rea to Ree, and follows Fa to Fan are specified. Note that the symbol combinations are stored in the main ROM 300.

<Relationship between winning combinations, stop button operation order, and symbol combinations>
FIG. 7 shows the relationship between the winning combination, the operation sequence of the left stop button 9, the center stop button 10, and the right stop button 11, and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line.

When the condition device is BB + Follow role Oa-Od, BB or Follow can be won regardless of the order in which the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated. Note that BB will not be won unless the timing of operating the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is appropriate.

When the condition device is RB + Follow role Oa-Od, RB or Follow can be won regardless of the order in which the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated. Note that RB will not be won unless the timing of operating the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is appropriate.

If the conditional device is RB + Follow Oe, if the left stop button 9 is operated first, a Follow will be awarded. On the other hand, if the center stop button 10 or right stop button 11 is operated first, an RB or Follow will be awarded.

When the conditional device is RB + Follow-up role Off, if the center stop button 10 is operated first, a Follow-up will be won. On the other hand, if the left stop button 9 or right stop button 11 is operated first, an RB or Follow-up will be won.

If the conditional device is RB + Follow Og, if the right stop button 11 is operated first, a Follow will be awarded. On the other hand, if the left stop button 9 or center stop button 10 is operated first, an RB or Follow will be awarded.

If the condition device is RB + Reach Eye role RRa to RRd, when the left stop button 9 is operated first, a Reach Eye will be won. On the other hand, when the center stop button 10 or right stop button 11 is operated first, a Follow will be won.

If the condition device is Seven Replay Sa, when the left stop button 9 is operated first, a middle replay will be won. Also, when the middle stop button 10 is operated first, a bottom blank replay will be won. Also, when the right stop button 11 is operated first, a middle seven-match replay will be won.

If the condition device is the Seven Replay Sb, when the left stop button 9 is operated first, a middle replay will be won. Also, when the middle stop button 10 is operated first, a bottom blank replay will be won. Also, when the right stop button 11 is operated first, a middle seven-match replay will be won.

If the condition device is Seven Replay Sc, when the left stop button 9 is operated first, a middle replay will be won. When the middle stop button 10 is operated first, a bottom blank replay will be won. When the right stop button 11 is operated first, a middle seven-match replay will be won.

If the condition device is a Seven Replay Sd, when the left stop button 9 is operated first, a middle replay will be won. Also, when the middle stop button 10 is operated first, a bottom blank replay or a downward-right blank replay will be won. Also, when the right stop button 11 is operated first, a downward-right seven-line replay or a middle seven-line replay will be won.

If the condition device is a fake replay, pressing the left stop button 9 first will result in a middle replay. Pressing the middle stop button 10 first will result in a bottom blank replay. Pressing the right stop button 11 first will result in a fake replay.

When the condition device is the Push Order Replay Ra, if the left stop button 9 is operated first, a middle replay will be won. Also, if the middle stop button 10 is operated first, a bottom blank replay will be won. Also, if the right stop button 11 is operated first, a right-up blank replay will be won.

When the condition device is the Push Order Replay Rb, if the left stop button 9 is operated first, a middle replay will be won. Also, if the middle stop button 10 is operated first, a right-up blank replay will be won. Also, if the right stop button 11 is operated first, a bottom blank replay will be won.

If the condition device is a Weak Cherry Replay, a Weak Cherry will be awarded regardless of the order in which the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated.

If the condition device is a Strong Cherry Replay, a Strong Cherry will be won regardless of the order in which the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated.

If the condition device is Chance Replay, Chance Replay will be won regardless of the order in which the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated.

If the condition device is Common Replay Ka, operating the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 in any order will result in a downward right blank replay or a lower blank replay.

If the condition device is a common replay Kb, no matter in what order you operate the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11, you will win an upper blank replay, a right-upward blank replay, or a lower blank replay.

If the condition device is a common replay Kc, no matter in what order the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated, a downward right blank replay, upward right blank replay, or bottom blank replay will be won.

If the conditional device is a watermelon, you can win a watermelon that slopes downward to the right regardless of the order in which you operate the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11.

When the condition device is a follow role Oa-Od, the follow can be won regardless of the order in which the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated.

If the condition device is the follow role Oe, a follow will be won if the left stop button 9 is operated first. On the other hand, if the center stop button 10 or right stop button 11 is operated first, a follow or RB will be won. Specifically, if the follow role Oe wins in the RBF gaming state, an RB can be won.

When the condition device is Follow Role Of, if the center stop button 10 is operated first, a Follow will be won. On the other hand, if the left stop button 9 or right stop button 11 is operated first, a Follow or RB will be won. Specifically, if a Follow Role Of is won in the RBF gaming state, an RB can be won.

If the condition device is a follow role Og, a follow will be won if the right stop button 11 is operated first. On the other hand, if the left stop button 9 or center stop button 10 is operated first, a follow or RB will be won. Specifically, if a follow role Og is won in the RBF gaming state, an RB can be won.

If the condition device is a Reach Eye role RRa to RRd, when the left stop button 9 is operated first, a Reach Eye will be awarded. On the other hand, when the center stop button 10 or right stop button 11 is operated first, a Follow will be awarded.

When the condition device is the Push Order Bell Ba, if the left stop button 9, the middle stop button 10, and the right stop button 11 are operated in this order (hereinafter referred to as "left, middle, right"), a bell will be won. Also, if the left stop button 9, the right stop button 11, and the middle stop button 10 are operated in this order (hereinafter referred to as "left, right, middle"), there is a 1/2 chance that a follow-up will be won, depending on when the stop was detected. However, if the button is operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance that a follow-up will be won, depending on when the stop was detected.

If the condition device is the push order bell Bb, a bell will be awarded if it is operated in the left, right, or middle order. Also, if it is operated in the left, middle, or right order, there is a 1/2 chance that a follow-up will be awarded, depending on when the stop was detected. However, if it is operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance that a follow-up will be awarded, depending on when the stop was detected.

When the condition device is the push order bell Bc, if the middle stop button 10, left stop button 9, and right stop button 11 are operated in this order (hereinafter referred to as "middle left right"), a bell will be won. Also, if the middle stop button 10, right stop button 11, and left stop button 9 are operated in this order (hereinafter referred to as "middle right left"), there is a 1/2 chance that a follow-up will be won, depending on when the stop was detected. However, if the buttons are operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance that a follow-up will be won, depending on when the stop was detected.

If the condition device is the push order bell Bd, a bell will be awarded if it is operated in the middle, right, or left direction. Also, if it is operated in the middle, left, or right direction, there is a 1/2 chance that a follow-up will be awarded, depending on when the stop is detected. Note that if it is operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance that a follow-up will be awarded, depending on when the stop is detected.

When the condition device is the Push Order Bell Be, if the right stop button 11, left stop button 9, and center stop button 10 are operated in this order (hereinafter referred to as "right, left, center"), a bell will be won. Also, if the right stop button 11, center stop button 10, and left stop button 9 are operated in this order (hereinafter referred to as "right, center, left"), there is a 1/2 chance that a follow-up will be won, depending on when the stop was detected. However, if the buttons are operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance that a follow-up will be won, depending on when the stop was detected.

If the condition device is the push order bell Bf, a bell will be awarded if it is operated in the order of right, middle, left. Also, if it is operated in the order of right, left, middle, there is a 1/2 chance that a follow-up will be awarded, depending on when the stop was detected. Note that if it is operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance that a follow-up will be awarded, depending on when the stop was detected.

When the condition device is the push order bell Bg, a bell will be won if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the following order: left, middle, right. Also, if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the following order: left, middle, left, middle, there is a 1/2 chance of winning a follow-up, depending on when the stop operation was detected. If the buttons are operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance of winning a follow-up, depending on when the stop operation was detected.

When the condition device is the push order bell Bh, a bell will be won if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the following order: left, middle, right. Also, if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the following order: left, middle, right, there is a 1/2 chance of winning a follow-up, depending on when the stop operation was detected. If the buttons are operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance of winning a follow-up, depending on when the stop operation was detected.

When the condition device is the Push Order Bell Bi, a bell will be won if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the order of middle, left, right. Also, if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the order of middle, right, left, there is a 1/2 chance that a follow will be won, depending on when the stop operation was detected. However, if the buttons are operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance that a follow will be won, depending on when the stop was detected.

When the condition device is the push order bell Bj, a bell will be won if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the order of middle, right, left. Also, if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the order of middle, left, right, there is a 1/2 chance of winning a follow-up depending on when the stop operation was detected. However, if the buttons are operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance of winning a follow-up depending on when the stop was detected.

When the condition device is the push order bell Bk, a bell will be won if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the order right, left, middle. Also, if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the order right, middle, left, there is a 1/2 chance of winning a follow-up depending on when the stop operation was detected. However, if the buttons are operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance of winning a follow-up depending on when the stop was detected.

When the condition device is the push order bell Bl, a bell will be won if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the order right-center-left. Also, if the left stop button 9, middle stop button, and right stop button 11 are operated in the order right-left-center, there is a 1/2 chance of winning a follow-up depending on when the stop operation was detected. However, if the buttons are operated in any other order, there is a 1/8 chance of winning a follow-up depending on when the stop was detected.

If the conditional device is a common bell, the bell will be won regardless of the order in which the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated.

If the condition device is JAC, the follow will win regardless of the order in which you operate the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11.

Note that in Figure 7, the points marked "Follow (1/2)" effectively mean that a Follow will win 1/2. Specifically, if the condition device is the Push Order Bell Ba and is operated between the left and right, a Follow will win if the stop operation position of the center reel 7 is the first stop operation position (for example, the symbol number is "00" to "09"), but will not win if the stop operation position is the second stop operation position (for example, the symbol number is "10" to "19"). On the other hand, if the condition device is the Push Order Bell Bg and is operated between the left and right, a Follow will win if the stop operation position of the center reel 7 is the second stop operation position, but will not win if the stop operation position is the first stop operation position.

Also, in Figure 7, the point marked "Follow (1/8)" means that there is essentially a 1/8 chance of winning a Follow. Specifically, if the condition device is the push order bell Ba and it is operated from the center left or right, a Follow will be won if the stop operation positions of the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 are all in the first stop operation position, and no Follow will be won in any other cases.

<Mode transition diagram>
8, a plurality of modes are defined for the slot machine 1. Specifically, a normal mode, a point acquisition mode, a CZ precursor mode, a direct hit lottery mode, a CZ mode, a normal battle mode, a BB mode, an AT judge mode, a normal AT mode, an ATBB mode, an AT battle mode, a higher AT mode, and a specialized mode are defined.

Normal mode is the mode in which the draws for CZ mode, point acquisition mode, direct lottery mode, and BB mode are held. Here, if transition condition A is met while in normal mode, the game will transition to normal battle mode, if transition condition B is met, the game will transition to point acquisition mode, if transition condition C is met, the game will transition to CZ precursor mode, and if transition condition D is met, the game will transition to direct lottery mode. Transition condition A is when the number of points earned reaches 1000 or more, transition condition B is when the game has won the lottery to transition to point acquisition mode, transition condition C is when the game has won the lottery to transition to CZ mode, and transition condition D is when the game has won the lottery to transition to direct lottery mode.

Point acquisition mode is a mode in which it is easier to earn points compared to normal mode. Furthermore, in point acquisition mode, when the result of the role determination is a push order bell, the operation order of the left stop button 9, middle stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is notified on the image display device 26. Here, if transition condition E is met while in point acquisition mode, the mode will transition to normal battle mode, and if transition condition F is met, the mode will transition to normal mode. Note that transition condition E is that 1000 or more points have been earned at the end of point acquisition mode, and transition condition F is that the number of points earned at the end of point acquisition mode is less than 1000 points.

In this embodiment, the point acquisition modes include a normal point acquisition mode, a high-probability point acquisition mode in which points are easier to acquire than in the normal point acquisition mode, and an ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode in which points are easier to acquire than in the high-probability point acquisition mode.

CZ Premonition Mode is the mode you enter when you win the CZ Mode lottery in Normal Mode and before you enter CZ Mode. If transition condition G is met while you are in CZ Premonition Mode, you will enter CZ Mode. Transition condition G is when a predetermined number of games have been played in CZ Premonition Mode.

Direct lottery mode is the mode in which the normal AT mode lottery is conducted. If transition condition H is met while in direct lottery mode, the mode will transition to normal AT mode, and if transition condition I is met, the mode will transition to normal mode. Transition condition H is when the normal AT mode transition lottery is won, and transition condition I is when a predetermined number of games have been played in direct lottery mode.

Compared to normal mode, CZ mode is a mode in which it is easier to transition to high-probability point acquisition mode or ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode. Furthermore, CZ mode is the mode in which the BB mode lottery is conducted. Therefore, CZ mode is a mode that is more advantageous to players than normal mode. Here, if transition condition J is met while in CZ mode, the player transitions to high-probability point acquisition mode; if transition condition K is met while in CZ mode, the player transitions to ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode; if transition condition L is met while in CZ mode, the player transitions to normal BB mode; and if transition condition M is met while in CZ mode, the player transitions to normal mode. Transition condition J is winning the high-probability point acquisition mode transition lottery; transition condition K is winning the ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode transition lottery; transition condition L is winning the normal BB mode transition lottery; and transition condition M is playing a predetermined number of games in CZ mode.

In this embodiment, while there is a possibility of transitioning to high-probability point acquisition mode or ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode in CZ mode, transitioning to normal point acquisition mode is not possible. In other words, transitioning from CZ mode to point acquisition mode is more likely to result in a transition to a higher-level point acquisition mode than transitioning from normal mode to point acquisition mode.

Normal battle mode is the mode to which you transition before transitioning to normal BB mode. Here, if transition condition N is met while in normal battle mode, you transition to normal BB mode, and if transition condition O is met, you transition to normal mode. Note that transition condition N is when you have won normal BB mode after a predetermined number of games have been played in normal battle mode, and transition condition O is when you have not won normal BB mode after a predetermined number of games have been played in normal battle mode.

In BB mode, when the result of the role determination is a push order bell, the image display device 26 notifies the player of the operation order of the left stop button 9, the middle stop button 10, and the right stop button 11. For this reason, BB mode is a more advantageous mode for the player than normal mode. Here, if transition condition P is met while in BB mode, the mode will transition to AT judgment mode. Note that transition condition P is that a predetermined number of games have been played in BB mode.

In this embodiment, the BB mode is divided into a normal BB mode and a normal higher BB mode, which is more advantageous for players than the normal BB mode.

AT judge mode is the mode to which you transition when BB mode ends. Here, if transition condition Q is met while in AT judge mode, you transition to normal AT mode, and if transition condition R is met, you transition to normal mode. Transition condition Q means that it has been determined that you will transition to normal AT mode when a predetermined number of games have been played in AT judge mode, and transition condition R means that it has not been determined that you will transition to normal AT mode when a predetermined number of games have been played in AT judge mode.

Normal AT mode is a mode in which, when the result of the role determination is a push order bell, the operation order of the left stop button 9, the center stop button 10, and the right stop button 11 is notified on the image display device 26. Therefore, normal AT mode is a mode that is more advantageous to the player than normal mode. Here, if transition condition S is met while in normal AT mode, the mode transitions to higher-level ATBB mode. If transition condition T is met, the mode transitions to normal ATBB mode. If transition condition U is met, the mode transitions to specialized mode. If transition condition V is met, the mode transitions to normal mode. Note that transition condition S is winning the lottery to transition to higher-level ATBB mode, transition condition T is winning the lottery to transition to normal ATBB mode, transition condition U is winning the lottery to transition to specialized mode, and transition condition V is satisfying the condition to end normal AT mode. Here, the conditions for transitioning from normal AT mode to normal mode are when the number of games available in AT mode reaches 0 or the advantageous period ends.

Normal ATBB mode is a mode in which, when the result of the role determination is a push order bell, the operation order of the left stop button 9, the middle stop button 10, and the right stop button 11 is notified on the image display device 26. For this reason, normal ATBB mode is a mode that is more advantageous to the player than normal mode. Here, if transition condition W is met while in normal ATBB mode, the mode will transition to AT battle mode, and if transition condition V is met, the mode will transition to normal mode. Note that transition condition W is that a predetermined number of games have been played in normal ATBB mode, and transition condition V is that the termination condition for normal ATBB mode has been met. Here, the condition for transitioning from normal ATBB mode to normal mode is the end of the advantageous zone.

In higher-level ATBB mode, when the result of the role determination is a push order bell, the image display device 26 notifies the player of the operation order of the left stop button 9, the middle stop button 10, and the right stop button 11. Therefore, higher-level ATBB mode is a mode that is more advantageous to the player than normal mode. Furthermore, after the higher-level ATBB mode ends, the player will transition to the higher-level AT mode. Therefore, higher-level ATBB mode is a mode that is more advantageous to the player than normal ATBB mode. Here, if transition condition X is met while in higher-level ATBB mode, the player will transition to higher-level AT mode, and if transition condition V is met, the player will transition to normal mode. Note that transition condition X is that a predetermined number of games have been played in higher-level ATBB mode, and transition condition V is that the end condition for higher-level ATBB mode has been met. Here, the condition for transitioning from higher-level ATBB mode to normal mode is the end of the advantageous zone.

AT battle mode is the mode to which you transition after normal ATBB mode ends. Here, if transition condition Y is met while in AT battle mode, you transition to a higher AT mode, if transition condition Z is met you transition to normal AT mode, and if transition condition V is met you transition to normal mode. Note that transition condition Y is when you win the higher AT mode when a predetermined number of games have been played in AT battle mode, transition condition Z is when you have not won the higher AT mode when a predetermined number of games have been played in AT battle mode, and transition condition V is when the end condition for AT battle mode has been met. Here, the condition for transitioning from AT battle mode to normal mode is when the advantageous zone has ended.

In the higher-level AT mode, when the result of the role determination is a push order bell, the operation order of the left stop button 9, middle stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is notified on the image display device 26. For this reason, the higher-level AT mode is a mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode. The higher-level AT mode also makes it easier to transition to the specialized mode than the normal AT mode. For this reason, the higher-level AT mode is a mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal AT mode. If transition condition AA is met while in the higher-level AT mode, the mode will transition to the specialized mode, and if transition condition V is met, the mode will transition to the normal mode. Transition condition AA is when the lottery for transitioning to the specialized mode is won, and transition condition V is when the termination condition for the higher-level AT mode is met. The conditions for transitioning from the higher-level AT mode to the normal mode are when the number of games available in the AT mode reaches 0 or when the advantageous zone ends.

Specialized mode is a mode in which, when the result of the role determination is a push order bell, the operation order of the left stop button 9, middle stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is notified on the image display device 26. Specialized mode is also a mode in which the number of games that can be played in normal AT mode or higher-level AT mode is increased with each game. Therefore, specialized mode is a mode that is more advantageous for the player than normal mode. If transition condition AB is met while in specialized mode, the game will transition to normal AT mode, and if transition condition V is met, the game will transition to normal mode. Transition condition AB is that a predetermined number of games have been played in specialized mode, and transition condition V is that the termination condition for specialized mode has been met. The condition for transitioning from specialized mode to normal mode is the end of the advantageous zone.

In this embodiment, the specialized modes include a normal specialized mode, a higher specialized mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal specialized mode, and a top specialized mode that is more advantageous to the player than the higher specialized mode.

<Numbers used in normal mode>
FIG. 9 shows the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 that are used in the normal mode.

Figure 9 shows the number of symbols assigned to the CZ mode lottery (see Figure 9(A)). In this embodiment, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay or a watermelon, a lottery is held to determine whether to transition to CZ mode. Also, in this embodiment, the higher the set value, the easier it is to win the lottery to determine whether to transition to CZ mode.

Figure 9 also shows the number of symbols assigned to the lottery for the point acquisition mode (see Figure 9 (B)). In this embodiment, a lottery for transition to the point acquisition mode is held when the result of the role determination is a strong cherry replay or a chance replay. For example, if the result of the role determination is a strong cherry replay, there is a probability of 32768/65536 for winning the normal point acquisition mode, a probability of 4096/65536 for winning the high probability point acquisition mode, and a probability of 2048/65536 for winning the ultra high probability point acquisition mode.

Figure 9 also shows the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in normal mode (see Figure 9 (C)). In this embodiment, the points to be acquired are drawn according to the result of the role determination. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, there is a probability of 32768/65536 to acquire 10 points, a probability of 16384/65536 to acquire 20 points, a probability of 8192/65536 to acquire 30 points, a probability of 4096/65536 to acquire 50 points, and a probability of 4096/65536 to acquire 100 points.

Note that when the lottery is conducted using the number of places assigned to the point-earning lottery in normal mode shown in Figure 9 (C), at least 5 points can be earned, but this is not limited to this, and there may be cases where no points can be earned.

Figure 9 also shows the number of places allocated to the lottery in the direct hit mode (see Figure 9 (D)). In this embodiment, the lottery for transitioning to the direct hit lottery mode is conducted regardless of the result of the role determination, but the lottery for transitioning to the direct hit lottery mode may also be conducted depending on the result of the role determination. In this embodiment, the higher the set value, the easier it is to win the lottery for transitioning to the direct hit lottery mode or not.

Figure 9 also shows the number of places allocated to the BB mode lottery (see Figure 9 (E)). In this embodiment, the BB mode transition lottery will be held when the number of points earned reaches 1,000 or more. In this embodiment, the probability of winning in BB mode differs depending on the setting value. For example, if the setting value is 1, the probability of winning in normal BB mode is 10,922/65,536, and the probability of winning in normal higher BB mode is 2,345/65,536.

<Numbers used in point acquisition mode>
FIG. 10 illustrates the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 that are used in the point acquisition mode.

Figure 10 shows the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode (see Figure 10 (A)). In this embodiment, the points to be acquired are drawn according to the result of the role determination. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, there is a 45056/65536 probability of acquiring 100 points, a 8192/65536 probability of acquiring 200 points, a 8192/65536 probability of acquiring 300 points, a 2048/65536 probability of acquiring 500 points, and a 2048/65536 probability of acquiring 1000 points.

Figure 10 also shows the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in the high probability point acquisition mode (see Figure 10 (B)). In this embodiment, the points to be acquired are drawn according to the result of the role determination. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, 100 points will be acquired with a probability of 24576/65536, 200 points with a probability of 16384/65536, 300 points with a probability of 16384/65536, 500 points with a probability of 4096/65536, and 1000 points with a probability of 4096/65536.

Figure 10 also shows the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in the ultra-high probability point acquisition mode (see Figure 10 (C)). In this embodiment, the points to be acquired are drawn according to the result of the role determination. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, 100 points will be acquired with a probability of 19,536/65,536, 200 points with a probability of 18,000/65,536, 300 points with a probability of 18,000/65,536, 500 points with a probability of 5,000/65,536, and 1,000 points with a probability of 5,000/65,536.

In other words, in the ultra-high probability point acquisition mode, the lottery is conducted using the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in the ultra-high probability point acquisition mode, making it easier to earn points compared to the normal point acquisition mode or the high probability point acquisition mode. Similarly, in the high probability point acquisition mode, the lottery is conducted using the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in the high probability point acquisition mode, making it easier to earn points compared to the normal point acquisition mode.

Figure 10 also shows the number of places allocated to the BB mode lottery in the point acquisition mode (see Figure 10 (D)). In this embodiment, the BB mode transition lottery will be held when the number of points acquired reaches 1,000 or more. In this embodiment, the probability of winning in BB mode differs depending on the setting value. For example, if the setting value is 1, the probability of winning in normal BB mode is 10,922/65,536, and the probability of winning in normal higher BB mode is 2,345/65,536.

<Numbers used in CZ Premonition Mode>
FIG. 11 shows the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 that are used in the CZ precursor mode.

Figure 11 also shows the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in the CZ premonition mode. In this embodiment, the points to be acquired are drawn according to the result of the role determination. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, 10 points will be acquired with a probability of 32768/65536, 20 points with a probability of 16384/65536, 30 points with a probability of 8192/65536, 50 points with a probability of 4096/65536, and 100 points with a probability of 4096/65536.

In this embodiment, the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in the CZ precursor mode is the same as the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in the normal mode, but this is not limited to this, and one of them may be advantageous.

<Numbers used in direct lottery mode>
FIG. 12 illustrates the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 that are used in the direct hit lottery mode.

Figure 12 shows the number of places allocated to the AT lottery in the direct hit lottery mode. In this embodiment, the lottery for transition to the normal AT mode is held when the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a watermelon, or a chance replay. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, there is a 16,384/65,536 probability of winning the lottery for transition to the normal AT mode.

In this embodiment, a lottery for winning points is not conducted in the direct draw mode, but a lottery for winning points may also be conducted in the direct draw mode.

<Numbers used in CZ mode>
FIG. 13 shows the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 that are used in the CZ mode.

Figure 13 shows the number of symbols assigned to the lottery for the point acquisition mode in CZ mode (see Figure 13 (A)). In this embodiment, the lottery for transition to point acquisition mode is held when the result of the role determination is a strong cherry replay or a chance replay. For example, if the result of the role determination is a strong cherry replay, there is a 49,152/65,536 probability of winning the high probability point acquisition mode, and a 16,384/65,536 probability of winning the ultra high probability point acquisition mode.

In other words, in CZ mode, it is easier to transition to point acquisition mode compared to normal mode, and in particular, it is easier to transition to high-probability point acquisition mode or ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode. For this reason, CZ mode is a more advantageous mode for players than normal mode.

Figure 13 shows the number of symbols assigned to the BB mode draw in CZ mode (see Figure 13 (B)). In this embodiment, the draw to transition to BB mode is held when the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay or a watermelon. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, there is a 16,384/65,536 probability of winning in normal BB mode, and a 8,192/65,536 probability of winning in higher normal BB mode.

<Numbers used in normal battle mode>
FIG. 14 shows the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 that are used in the normal battle mode.

Figure 14 shows the number of places allocated to the rewrite lottery in normal battle mode. In this embodiment, the rewrite lottery is held when the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a watermelon, or a chance replay. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, there is a 4096/65536 probability of winning the rewrite lottery. If the rewrite lottery is won, the status will change from not winning BB mode to winning normal BB mode.

In this embodiment, if a rewrite lottery is won, the status can be rewritten from not winning BB mode to winning normal BB mode, but it may also be rewritten to winning normal higher BB mode. Also, the number of places that will be rewritten to winning normal BB mode and the number of places that will be rewritten to winning normal higher BB mode may be specified, and the number of places that will be rewritten to winning normal BB mode may be determined by lottery.

<Numbers used in BB mode>
FIG. 15 shows the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 that are used in the BB mode.

Figure 15 shows the number of symbols assigned to the AT draw in normal BB mode (see Figure 15 (A)). In this embodiment, the normal AT mode draw is held when the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a watermelon, or a chance replay. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, there is a 4096/65536 probability of winning the normal AT mode draw. If the normal AT mode draw is won, the game will transition to normal AT mode via AT judge mode.

Figure 15 also shows the number of places allocated to the AT draw in normal higher BB mode (see Figure 15 (B)). In this embodiment, the normal AT mode draw is held when the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a watermelon, or a chance replay. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, there is a probability of 8192/65536 of winning the normal AT mode draw. If the normal AT mode draw is won, the system will transition to normal AT mode via AT judge mode.

In other words, in normal high-rank BB mode, it is easier to win the AT lottery compared to normal BB mode. For this reason, normal high-rank BB mode is a more advantageous mode for players than normal BB mode.

<Numbers used in AT Judge Mode>
FIG. 16 illustrates the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 that are used in the AT judgment mode.

Figure 16 shows the number of places allocated to the rewrite lottery in AT judge mode. In this embodiment, the rewrite lottery is held when the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a watermelon, or a chance replay. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, there is a 4096/65536 probability of winning the rewrite lottery. If the rewrite lottery is won, the status will be changed from not winning in normal AT mode to winning in normal AT mode.

In this embodiment, when a rewrite lottery is won, the state can be rewritten from one in which the player has not won normal AT mode to one in which the player has won normal AT mode, but it may also be possible to rewrite the state to one in which the player has won a higher-level AT mode. Also, the number of entries that will be rewritten to one in which the player has won normal AT mode and the number of entries that will be rewritten to one in which the player has won a higher-level AT mode may be specified. Also, it may be possible to rewrite the state from one in which the player has won normal AT mode to one in which the player has won normal higher-level AT mode.

<Numbers normally used in AT mode>
FIG. 17 shows the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 and used in the normal AT mode.

Figure 17 shows the number of places allocated to the additional draw in normal AT mode (see Figure 17 (A)). In this embodiment, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a chance replay, or a watermelon, an additional draw is conducted for the number of games that can be played in AT mode, and if this draw is won, the number of games that can be played in AT mode is increased.

Figure 17 also shows the number of places allocated to the ATBB mode transition lottery in the normal AT mode (see Figure 17 (B)). In this embodiment, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a chance replay, or a watermelon, a transition lottery to the ATBB mode is held, and if this lottery is won, the player will transition to either the normal ATBB mode or a higher-level ATBB mode.

Figure 17 also shows the number of places allocated to the special mode transition lottery in the normal AT mode (see Figure 17 (C)). In this embodiment, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a chance replay, or a watermelon, a transition lottery to the special mode is held, and if this lottery is won, the player will transition to either the normal special mode, the higher special mode, or the highest mode.

<Numbers normally used in ATBB mode>
FIG. 18 shows the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 and used in the normal ATBB mode.

Figure 18 shows the number of symbols assigned to the higher AT mode lottery in normal ATBB mode. In this embodiment, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a chance replay, or a watermelon, a lottery is held to transition to the higher AT mode, and if this lottery is won, after the normal ATBB mode ends, the system will transition to the higher AT mode via the AT battle mode.

<Numbers used in higher ATBB modes>
FIG. 19 shows the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 and used in the upper ATBB mode.

Figure 19 shows the number of places allocated to the additional draw in the higher-level ATBB mode. In this embodiment, if the result of the combination determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a chance replay, or a watermelon, an additional draw is conducted for the number of games that can be played in AT mode, and if this draw is won, the number of games that can be played in AT mode is increased.

<Numbers used in AT Battle Mode>
FIG. 20 illustrates the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 that are used in the AT battle mode.

Figure 20 shows the number of places allocated to the rewrite lottery in AT battle mode. In this embodiment, the rewrite lottery is held when the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a watermelon, or a chance replay. For example, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, there is a 4096/65536 probability of winning the rewrite lottery. If the rewrite lottery is won, the status will be changed from not winning to winning in the higher AT mode to winning in the higher AT mode.

<Numbers used in higher AT modes>
FIG. 21 shows the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 and used in the higher AT mode.

Figure 21 shows the number of places allocated to the additional draw in the higher AT mode (see Figure 21 (A)). In this embodiment, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a chance replay, or a watermelon, an additional draw is conducted for the number of games that can be played in AT mode, and if this draw is won, the number of games that can be played in AT mode is increased.

Figure 21 also shows the number of places allocated to the transition lottery to the specialized mode in the higher AT mode (see Figure 21 (B)). In this embodiment, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, a strong cherry replay, a chance replay, or a watermelon, a transition lottery to the specialized mode is held, and if this lottery is won, the player will transition to either the normal specialized mode, the higher specialized mode, or the highest mode.

Here, as shown by the number of places allocated to the special mode transition lottery in the higher-level AT mode (see Figure 21 (B)) and the number of places allocated to the special mode transition lottery in the normal AT mode (see Figure 17 (C)), the higher-level AT mode makes it easier to transition to the special mode than the normal AT mode. For this reason, the higher-level AT mode is a more advantageous mode than the normal AT mode.

<Numbers used in specialized modes>
FIG. 22 shows the numbers stored in the main ROM 300 and used in the specialized mode.

Figure 22 shows the number of places allocated to the additional draw in the normal specialized mode (see Figure 22 (A)). In this embodiment, an additional draw is conducted to determine the number of games that can be played in the AT mode depending on the result of the winning combination, and the number of games that can be played in the AT mode is added up.

Figure 22 also shows the number of places allocated to the additional draw in the higher-specialized mode (see Figure 22 (B)). In this embodiment, an additional draw is conducted for the number of games that can be played in AT mode depending on the result of the role determination, and the number of games that can be played in AT mode is added up.

Figure 22 also shows the number of places allocated to the additional draw in the highest specialized mode (see Figure 22 (C)). In this embodiment, an additional draw is conducted to determine the number of games that can be played in AT mode depending on the result of the role determination, and the number of games that can be played in AT mode is added up.

Here, in the specialized mode, regardless of the result of the role determination, an additional draw will be conducted to determine the number of games that can be played in AT mode. Specifically, when the result of the role determination is anything other than Weak Cherry Replay, Strong Cherry Replay, Chance Replay, or Watermelon, an additional draw will be conducted by referring to the Other column to determine the number of games that can be played in AT mode.

<Storage Areas of Main RAM 400>
FIG. 23 illustrates each storage area of the main RAM 400.

The setting value memory area 401 stores the setting value of the slot machine 1. In this embodiment, the slot machine 1 has six setting value levels. For example, if the setting value is 1, the value in the setting value memory area 401 will be 1, and if the setting value is 6, the value in the setting value memory area 401 will be 6.

The gaming state memory area 402 stores the current gaming state of the slot machine 1. If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the value of the gaming state memory area 402 is 0. If the current gaming state is the BBF gaming state, the value of the gaming state memory area 402 is 1. If the current gaming state is the BBN gaming state, the value of the gaming state memory area 402 is 2. If the current gaming state is the BRF gaming state, the value of the gaming state memory area 402 is 3. If the current gaming state is the BBRB gaming state, the value of the gaming state memory area 402 is 4. If the current gaming state is the RBF gaming state, the value of the gaming state memory area 402 is 5. If the current gaming state is the RB gaming state, the value of the gaming state memory area 402 is 6.

The condition device storage area 403 stores the result of the role determination. If the role determination result is a miss, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 0; if the role determination result is BB + Follow-up role Oa-Od, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 1; if the role determination result is RB + Follow-up role Oa-Od, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 2; if the role determination result is RB + Follow-up role Oe, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 3; if the role determination result is RB + Follow-up role Of, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 4; if the role determination result is RB + Follow-up role Og, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 5; and if the role determination result is RB + Reach Eye role RRa-RRd, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 6.

In addition, if the result of the role determination is Seven Replay Sa, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 7; if the result of the role determination is Seven Replay Sb, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 8; if the result of the role determination is Seven Replay Sc, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 9; if the result of the role determination is Seven Replay Sd, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 10; if the result of the role determination is Fake Replay, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 11; if the result of the role determination is Push Order Replay Ra, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 12; and if the result of the role determination is Push Order Replay Rb, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 13.

In addition, if the result of the role determination is a weak cherry replay, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 14; if the result of the role determination is a strong cherry replay, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 15; if the result of the role determination is a chance replay, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 16; if the result of the role determination is a common replay Ka, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 17; if the result of the role determination is a common replay Kb, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 18; and if the result of the role determination is a common replay Kc, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 19.

In addition, if the role determination result is watermelon, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 20; if the role determination result is follow-up roles Oa to Od, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 21; if the role determination result is follow-up role Oe, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 22; if the role determination result is follow-up role Of, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 23; if the role determination result is follow-up role Og, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 24; and if the role determination result is reach-eye roles RRa to RRd, the value of the condition device storage area 403 will be 25.

In addition, if the role determination result is push order bell Ba, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 26; if the role determination result is push order bell Bb, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 27; if the role determination result is push order bell Bc, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 28; if the role determination result is push order bell Bd, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 29; if the role determination result is push order bell Be, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 30; and if the role determination result is push order bell Bf, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 31.

In addition, if the role determination result is push order bell Bg, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 32; if the role determination result is push order bell Bh, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 33; if the role determination result is push order bell Bi, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 34; if the role determination result is push order bell Bj, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 35; if the role determination result is push order bell Bk, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 36; if the role determination result is push order bell Bl, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 37; if the role determination result is a common bell, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 38; and if the role determination result is a JAC role, the value of the condition device memory area 403 will be 39.

The left stop position memory area 404 stores information about the stop position of the left reel 6. For example, if the symbol that stops on the pay line when the left reel 6 stops is the black BAR symbol number 7 (1000), the value stored in the left stop position memory area 404 is 7.

The center stop position memory area 405 stores information about the stop position of the center reel 7. For example, if the symbol that stops on the pay line when the center reel 7 stops is the black BAR symbol number 7 (1000), the value stored in the center stop position memory area 405 is 7.

The right stop position memory area 406 stores information about the stop position of the right reel 8. For example, if the symbol that stops on the pay line when the right reel 8 stops is the white BAR symbol number 7 1005, the value stored in the center stop position memory area 405 is 7.

The winning information storage area 407 stores information about the winning symbol combination. For example, if the winning symbol combination is BB, the value of the winning information storage area 407 will be 1, and if the winning symbol combination is RB, the value of the winning information storage area 407 will be 2.

The mode memory area 408 stores information about the current mode. For example, if the mode is normal, the value of the mode memory area 408 will be 0.

The consecutive win flag storage area 409 stores information about the winning bonus. If the value of the consecutive win flag storage area 409 is 0, BB and RB have not been won. If the value of the consecutive win flag storage area 409 is 1, BB has been won, and if the value of the consecutive win flag storage area 409 is 2, RB has been won.

The wait timer 410 stores a time to prevent the time for one game from running too quickly. In this embodiment, the wait timer 410 is set to 4100.

The advantageous zone storage area 411 stores information about advantageous zones. Here, if it is a normal zone, the value of the advantageous zone storage area 411 will be 0, and if it is an advantageous zone, the value of the advantageous zone storage area 411 will be 1.

The advantageous zone game number counter 412 stores the number of games that can be played in the advantageous zone. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 3000 is stored in the advantageous zone game number counter 412.

The advantageous zone number counter 413 is provided to count the number of medals paid out in BB mode, AT mode, etc. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 2500 is stored in the advantageous zone number counter 413.

The point counter 414 stores the points earned by the player. In this embodiment, values between 0 and 65536 are stored in the point counter 414.

Information about the points won is temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415. In this embodiment, values between 0 and 1000 are temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415.

The BB winning information storage area 416 stores information about the BB mode that was won. If the value of the BB winning information storage area 416 is 0, it means that the BB mode was not won. If the value of the BB winning information storage area 416 is 1, it means that the regular BB mode was won, and if the value of the BB winning information storage area 416 is 2, it means that the regular higher BB mode was won.

The ATBB winning information storage area 417 stores information about the ATBB mode in which the winning was made. If the value of the ATBB winning information storage area 417 is 0, it means that the ATBB mode was not won. If the normal ATBB mode is won, the value of the ATBB winning information storage area 417 will be 1, and if the higher-level ATBB mode is won, the value of the ATBB winning information storage area 417 will be 2.

The specialized mode winning information storage area 418 stores information about the specialized mode that was won. If the value of the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is 0, it means that the specialized mode was not won. If the value of the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is 1, it means that the normal specialized mode was won, if the value of the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is 2, it means that the higher specialized mode was won, and if the value of the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is 3, it means that the highest specialized mode was won.

The AT mode winning information storage area 419 stores information about the AT mode in which the winning was made. If the value of the AT mode winning information storage area 419 is 0, it means that the AT mode was not won. On the other hand, if the value of the AT mode winning information storage area 419 is 1, it means that the regular AT mode was won, and if the value of the AT mode winning information storage area 419 is 2, it means that the higher AT mode was won.

The instruction information storage area 420 stores instruction information to be displayed on the payout display unit 14. Note that when the value of the instruction information storage area 420 is 0, this corresponds to no instruction information, and nothing is displayed on the payout display unit 14. Also, when the value of the instruction information storage area 420 is 1, the instruction information "left, center, right" is displayed on the payout display unit 14; when the value of the instruction information storage area 420 is 2, the instruction information "left, center, left" is displayed on the payout display unit 14; when the value of the instruction information storage area 420 is 3, the instruction information "middle, left, right" is displayed on the payout display unit 14; and when the value of the instruction information storage area 420 is 4, the instruction information "middle, right, left" is displayed on the payout display unit 14.

Furthermore, if the value of the instruction information storage area 420 is 5, the instruction information right, left, center is displayed on the payout display unit 14; if the value of the instruction information storage area 420 is 6, the instruction information right, center, left is displayed on the payout display unit 14; if the value of the instruction information storage area 420 is 7, the instruction information left is displayed on the payout display unit 14; if the value of the instruction information storage area 420 is 8, the instruction information center is displayed on the payout display unit 14; and if the value of the instruction information storage area 420 is 9, the instruction information right is displayed on the payout display unit 14.

The premonition game number counter 421 stores the number of games played in the premonition mode. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 32 is stored in the premonition game number counter 421.

The point acquisition mode game number counter 422 stores the number of games that can be played in point acquisition mode. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 10 is stored in the point acquisition mode game number counter 422.

The direct lottery mode game number counter 423 stores the number of games that can be played in the direct lottery mode. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 10 is stored in the direct lottery mode game number counter 423.

The CZ mode game number counter 424 stores the number of games that can be played in CZ mode. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 10 is stored in the CZ mode game number counter 424.

The normal battle mode game number counter 425 stores the number of games that can be played in normal battle mode. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 3 is stored in the normal battle mode game number counter 425.

The BB mode game number counter 426 stores the number of games that can be played in BB mode. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 20 is stored in the BB mode game number counter 426.

The AT judgment mode game number counter 427 stores the number of games that can be played in the AT judgment mode. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 3 is stored in the AT judgment mode game number counter 427.

The AT mode game number counter 428 stores the number of games that can be played in AT mode. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 3000 is stored in the AT mode game number counter 428.

The ATBB mode game number counter 429 stores the number of games that can be played in ATBB mode. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 20 is stored in the ATBB mode game number counter 429.

The AT battle mode game number counter 430 stores the number of games that can be played in AT battle mode. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 3 is stored in the AT battle mode game number counter 430.

The specialized mode game number counter 431 stores the number of games that can be played in specialized mode. In this embodiment, a value between 0 and 10 is stored in the specialized mode game number counter 431.

<Power-on process for main control board 100>
FIG. 24 shows a flowchart of the power-on process for the main control board 100.

In step A1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the power is turned on. Specifically, it determines whether the power button 24 is operated and the power switch 24A is turned on.

In step A2, the main CPU 200 performs a setting value change process. Specifically, when the keyhole switch 22A detects that the setting key has been inserted into the keyhole and rotated a predetermined angle, the current setting value is displayed on the setting value display unit 23. Then, when the setting value change button 21 is operated and the setting value change switch 21A is turned on, the setting value displayed on the setting value display unit 23 is updated. Then, when the start switch 5A detects operation of the start lever 5, the setting value is confirmed, and the confirmed setting value is stored in the setting value memory area 401.

In step A3, the main CPU 200 performs game progress control processing. The game progress control processing will be explained here using Figure 25.

<Game Progress Control Processing of the Main Control Board 100>
FIG. 25 shows a flowchart of the game progress control process of the main control board 100.

In step B1, the main CPU 200 performs medal acceptance processing. Specifically, the medal sensor 2A accepts medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 2, the BET switch 3A determines whether operation of the BET button 3 has been accepted, and the MAXBET switch 4A determines whether operation of the MAXBET button 4 has been accepted.

In step B2, the main CPU 200 determines whether operation of the start lever 5 has been accepted. Specifically, it determines whether the start lever 5 has been operated and the start switch 5A has been turned on when three medals have been bet or when a replay has been won.

In step B3, the main CPU 200 performs a role determination process. Specifically, based on the current game status stored in the game status storage area 402, the role is determined using the numbers assigned to each condition device stored in the main ROM 300 (see Figure 5). The role determination results are stored in the condition device storage area 403, and if BB or RB is won, they are stored in the role consecutive flag storage area 409.

In step B4, the main CPU 200 performs mode-specific processing. Mode-specific processing will be explained here using Figure 26.

In step B5, the main CPU 200 performs wait processing. Wait processing will be explained here using Figure 41.

In step B6, the main CPU 200 determines whether the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, or right stop button 11 has been operated. Specifically, it determines whether the left stop switch 9A, center stop switch 10A, or right stop switch 11A has detected operation of the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, or right stop button 11.

In step B7, the main CPU 200 performs reel stop processing. Specifically, if operation of the left stop button 9 is detected in the processing of step B6, stopping control of the left reel 6 is performed based on the result of the combination determination and the symbol position on the left reel 6 when the left stop button 9 was operated, and information regarding the symbol that has stopped on the active line is stored in the left stop position memory area 404.

Similarly, if operation of the center stop button 10 is detected in the processing of step B6, stopping of the center reel 7 is controlled based on the result of the winning combination and the symbol position on the center reel 7 when the center stop button 10 was operated, and information regarding the symbol that has stopped on the active line is stored in the center stop position memory area 405.

Similarly, if operation of the right stop button 11 is detected in the processing of step B6, stopping control of the right reel 8 is performed based on the result of the combination determination and the symbol position on the right reel 8 when the right stop button 11 was operated, and information regarding the symbol that has stopped on the active line is stored in the right stop position memory area 406.

In step B8, the main CPU 200 determines whether the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 have all stopped.

In step B9, the main CPU 200 performs a winning determination process. Specifically, it determines whether a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination (see Figure 6) and the values stored in the left stop position memory area 404, middle stop position memory area 405, and right stop position memory area 406. The result of the determination of whether a winning has occurred is then stored in the winning information memory area 407.

In step B10, the main CPU 200 performs medal payout processing. Specifically, if it is determined in step B9 that a winning combination has been achieved and a symbol combination for which medals will be paid out is displayed on an active line, the hopper 20 is driven to pay out medals. Note that if a winning combination is achieved, the value of the advantageous zone number counter 413 is updated.

In step B11, the main CPU 200 performs game state management processing. Specifically, when the game state transition conditions are met, processing is performed to update the values in the game state memory area 402. The game state transition conditions are as described using Figure 4.

In step B12, the main CPU 200 performs post-stop mode management processing. The post-stop mode management processing will be explained using Figure 42.

In step B13, the main CPU 200 performs advantageous zone management processing. The advantageous zone management processing will be explained here using Figure 57.

<Subroutines for processing by mode>
FIG. 26 shows the subroutine for mode-specific processing performed in step B4.

In step C1, the main CPU 200 performs a mode read process. Specifically, it reads the value stored in the mode memory area 408.

In step C2, the main CPU 200 transitions to processing appropriate for the mode. Specifically, depending on the value read in the processing of step C1, processing is performed to transition to processing appropriate for each mode (see Figures 27 to 40).

<Normal mode processing subroutine>
27 shows the subroutine for normal mode processing. The subroutine for normal mode processing is a process to which the process proceeds in step C2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 0 as a result of the mode read process in step C1.

In step D1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the zone is favorable.

In step D2, the main CPU 200 performs a draw to transition to the direct hit draw mode. Specifically, the draw to transition to the direct hit draw mode is performed using the number of balls assigned to the direct hit mode draw shown in Figure 9 (D).

In step D3, the main CPU 200 determines whether the direct hit lottery mode transition lottery has been won.

In step D4, the main CPU 200 performs a lottery to transition to CZ mode. Specifically, the lottery to transition to CZ mode is performed using the number of places assigned to the lottery for CZ mode shown in Figure 9 (A).

In step D5, the main CPU 200 determines whether the CZ mode transition lottery has been won.

In step D6, the main CPU 200 performs a process to determine the number of CZ premonition games. The number of games determined here is stored in the premonition game number counter 421.

In step D7, the main CPU 200 performs a lottery to transition to the point acquisition mode. Specifically, the lottery to transition to the point acquisition mode is performed using the number of places assigned to the lottery for the point acquisition mode shown in Figure 9 (B).

In step D8, the main CPU 200 determines whether the lottery to transition to the point acquisition mode has been won.

In step D9, the main CPU 200 performs a reel spinning point acquisition lottery process. Specifically, a point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of symbols assigned to the point acquisition lottery in normal mode as shown in Figure 9 (C).

To explain more specifically, the lottery process for winning points when the reels are spinning is performed according to the result of the role determination. For example, if the result of the role determination is Weak Cherry Replay, the lottery for winning points is performed using the number of symbols placed in the Weak Cherry Replay column, and it is determined that 10 points will be won with a probability of 32768/65536, that 20 points will be won with a probability of 16384/65536, that 30 points will be won with a probability of 8192/65536, that 50 points will be won with a probability of 4096/65536, and that 100 points will be won with a probability of 4096/65536.

Furthermore, if the result of the role determination is anything other than Weak Cherry Replay, Strong Cherry Replay, Watermelon, or Chance Replay (hereinafter referred to as "Rare Roles"), the points to be awarded are determined by referencing the numbers placed in the "Other" columns. In other words, when the points to be awarded are determined by referencing the numbers placed in the "Other" columns, it is determined that 5 points will be awarded with a probability of 65,536/65,536. The determined points are then temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415.

In this embodiment, the number of symbols placed in the Special A column and the number of symbols placed in the Special B column are not used in the reel spinning point acquisition lottery process.

In step D10, the main CPU 200 performs advantageous zone transition processing. Specifically, the advantageous zone memory area 411 is set to 1, and the advantageous zone game number counter 412 is set to 3000.

<Point Acquisition Mode Processing Subroutine>
28 shows a subroutine for processing the point acquisition mode. The subroutine for processing the point acquisition mode is a process that is transitioned to in the process of step C2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is one of 1 to 3 as a result of the mode read process of step C1.

In step E1, the main CPU 200 performs a process to subtract 1 from the point acquisition mode game number counter 422.

In step E2, the main CPU 200 performs a point acquisition lottery process when the reels are spinning. Specifically, in the normal point acquisition mode, the point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of symbols assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode as shown in Figure 10 (A). In the high-probability point acquisition mode, the point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of symbols assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the high-probability point acquisition mode as shown in Figure 10 (B), and in the ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode, the point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of symbols assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode as shown in Figure 10 (C). The results of the lottery are then temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415.

<Subroutine for CZ Premonition Mode Processing>
The CZ precursor mode processing subroutine is shown in Figure 29. The CZ precursor mode processing subroutine is a process that is transitioned to in step C2 when the mode read process in step C1 results in the value of 4 in the mode storage area 408.

In step F1, the main CPU 200 performs a process to subtract 1 from the value of the premonition game number counter 421.

In step F2, the main CPU 200 performs a point acquisition lottery process when the reels are spinning. Specifically, a point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of symbols assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the CZ premonition mode shown in Figure 11. The results of the lottery are then temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415.

<Subroutine for direct lottery mode processing>
The subroutine for the direct lottery mode processing is shown in Figure 30. Here, the subroutine for the direct lottery mode processing is a process to which the process is shifted in the process of step C2 when the value of the mode memory area 408 is 5 as a result of the mode reading process of step C1.

In step G1, the main CPU 200 performs a process to subtract 1 from the value of the direct lottery mode game number counter 423.

In step G2, the main CPU 200 performs direct lottery processing. Specifically, a direct lottery in the normal AT mode is performed using the number of balls assigned to the AT lottery in the direct lottery mode shown in FIG. 12.

<CZ mode processing subroutine>
31 shows the CZ mode processing subroutine. The CZ mode processing subroutine is a process to which the process proceeds in step C2 when the mode storage area 408 has a value of 6 as a result of the mode read process in step C1.

In step H1, the main CPU 200 performs a process to subtract 1 from the value of the CZ mode game number counter 424.

In step H2, the main CPU 200 performs a BB mode transition lottery process. Specifically, a BB mode transition lottery is performed using the number of places assigned to the BB mode lottery in CZ mode shown in Figure 13 (B).

In step H3, the main CPU 200 determines whether the BB mode transition lottery has been won.

In step H4, the main CPU 200 performs a lottery process for the point acquisition mode for CZ mode. Specifically, a lottery for transitioning to the point acquisition mode is performed using the number of places assigned to the lottery for the point acquisition mode in CZ mode shown in Figure 13 (A).

<Subroutine for normal battle mode processing>
32 shows a subroutine for processing in normal battle mode. The subroutine for processing in normal battle mode is a process to which the process is shifted in step C2 when the value of the mode memory area 408 is 7 as a result of the mode read process in step C1.

In step I1, the main CPU 200 performs a process to subtract 1 from the value of the normal battle mode game number counter 425.

In step I2, the main CPU 200 performs a rewrite lottery process for the normal battle mode. Specifically, a rewrite lottery is performed using the number of entries assigned to the rewrite lottery in the normal battle mode shown in Figure 14. If the rewrite lottery is won, the value in the BB winning information storage area 416 is updated to 1.

<BB Mode Processing Subroutine>
The BB mode processing subroutine is shown in Figure 33. Here, the BB mode processing subroutine is a process that is transitioned to in the process of step C2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 8 to 9 as a result of the mode read process of step C1.

In step J1, the main CPU 200 performs a process to subtract 1 from the value of the BB mode game number counter 426.

In step J2, the main CPU 200 performs AT mode lottery processing. Specifically, if the mode is normal BB mode, a lottery for transitioning to normal AT mode is performed using the number of entries allocated to the AT lottery in normal BB mode shown in Figure 15 (A). Also, if the mode is normal higher BB mode, a lottery for transitioning to normal AT mode is performed using the number of entries allocated to the AT lottery in normal higher BB mode shown in Figure 15 (B). Then, if a win is won, a process is performed to update the value of the AT mode winning information storage area 419 to 1.

<AT Judge Mode Processing Subroutine>
34 shows a subroutine for the AT judgment mode processing. Here, the subroutine for the AT judgment mode processing is a process to which the process is shifted in the process of step C2 when the value of the mode memory area 408 is 10 as a result of the mode read process of step C1.

In step K1, the main CPU 200 performs a process to subtract 1 from the value of the AT judgment mode game number counter 427.

In step K2, the main CPU 200 performs a rewrite lottery process for the AT judgment mode. Specifically, a rewrite lottery is performed using the number of entries assigned to the rewrite lottery in the AT judgment mode shown in Figure 16. If the rewrite lottery is won, a process is performed to update the value of the AT mode winning information storage area 419 to 1.

<Subroutine for normal AT mode processing>
35 shows a subroutine for the normal AT mode processing. The subroutine for the normal AT mode processing is a process to which the process is shifted in step C2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 11 as a result of the mode read process in step C1.

In step L1, the main CPU 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the AT mode game number counter 428.

In step L2, the main CPU 200 performs an additional lottery process. Specifically, an additional lottery is performed to determine the number of games that can be played in AT mode using the number of places assigned to the additional lottery in the normal AT mode shown in Figure 17 (A). The number of games won in the additional lottery is then added to the value of the AT mode game number counter 428.

In step L3, the main CPU 200 performs a specialized mode lottery process. Specifically, the specialized mode transition lottery is performed using the number of entries assigned to the specialized mode transition lottery in the normal AT mode shown in Figure 17 (C). Then, if the specialized mode transition lottery is won, a process is performed to update the value in the specialized mode win information storage area 418.

In step L4, the main CPU 200 determines whether the special mode transition lottery has been won.

In step L5, the main CPU 200 performs the ATBB lottery process. Specifically, the lottery for transitioning to the ATBB mode is performed using the number of entries assigned to the lottery for transitioning to the ATBB mode in the normal AT mode shown in FIG. 17(B). Then, if the lottery is won in the ATBB mode, the ATBB winning information storage area 417 is updated.

<Subroutine for normal ATBB mode processing>
36 shows a subroutine for processing in the normal ATBB mode. The subroutine for processing in the normal ATBB mode is a process to which the process is shifted in the process of step C2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 12 as a result of the mode read process of step C1.

In step M1, the main CPU 200 performs a process to subtract 1 from the value of the ATBB mode game number counter 429.

In step M2, the main CPU 200 performs a lottery process for the higher AT mode. Specifically, a lottery for transitioning to the higher AT mode is performed using the number of balls assigned to the higher AT mode lottery in the normal ATBB mode shown in Figure 18. If the higher AT mode is selected, the ATBB winning information storage area 417 is updated.

<Subroutine for upper ATBB mode processing>
37 shows a subroutine for processing for the upper ATBB mode. Here, the subroutine for processing for the upper ATBB mode is a process to which the process is shifted in the process of step C2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 13 as a result of the mode read process of step C1.

In step N1, the main CPU 200 performs a process to subtract 1 from the value of the ATBB mode game number counter 429.

In step N2, the main CPU 200 performs an additional lottery process for the higher-level ATBB mode. Specifically, an additional lottery is performed to determine the number of games that can be played in AT mode using the number of places assigned to the additional lottery in the higher-level ATBB mode shown in FIG. 19. The number of games won in the additional lottery is then added to the value of the AT mode game number counter 428.

<AT Battle Mode Processing Subroutine>
38 shows a subroutine for the AT battle mode processing. The subroutine for the AT battle mode processing is a process to which the process is shifted in step C2 when the value of the mode memory area 408 is 14 as a result of the mode read process in step C1.

In step O1, the main CPU 200 performs a process to subtract 1 from the value of the AT battle mode game number counter 430.

In step O2, the main CPU 200 performs a rewrite lottery process for the AT battle mode. Specifically, a rewrite lottery is performed using the number of entries assigned to the rewrite lottery in the AT battle mode shown in Figure 20. If the rewrite lottery is won, a process is performed to update the value of the AT mode winning information storage area 419 to 2.

<Subroutine for processing in higher-level AT mode>
39 shows a subroutine for the upper AT mode processing. The subroutine for the upper AT mode processing is a process to which the process is shifted in step C2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 15 as a result of the mode read process in step C1.

In step P1, the main CPU 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the AT mode game number counter 428.

In step P2, the main CPU 200 performs an additional lottery process for the higher-level AT mode. Specifically, an additional lottery is performed to determine the number of games that can be played in the AT mode using the number of places assigned to the additional lottery in the higher-level AT mode shown in Figure 21 (A). The number of games won in the additional lottery is then added to the value of the AT mode game number counter 428.

In step P3, the main CPU 200 performs a specialized mode lottery process for the higher-level AT mode. Specifically, the specialized mode transition lottery is performed using the number of entries assigned to the specialized mode transition lottery in the higher-level AT mode shown in Figure 21 (B). Then, if the specialized mode transition lottery is won, a process is performed to update the value in the specialized mode winning information storage area 418.

<Specialized mode processing subroutine>
40 shows a subroutine for the specialized mode processing. The specialized mode processing subroutine is a process to which the process proceeds in step C2 when the mode read process in step C1 sets the value of the mode storage area 408 to 16 to 18.

In step Q1, the main CPU 200 performs a process to subtract 1 from the value of the specialized mode game number counter 431.

In step Q2, the main CPU 200 performs a special mode additional lottery process. Specifically, in the normal special mode, an additional lottery is performed to determine the number of games that can be played in AT mode using the number of entries assigned to the additional lottery in the normal special mode shown in FIG. 22(A). In the high-level special mode, an additional lottery is performed to determine the number of games that can be played in AT mode using the number of entries assigned to the additional lottery in the high-level special mode shown in FIG. 22(B). In the highest-level special mode, an additional lottery is performed to determine the number of games that can be played in AT mode using the number of entries assigned to the additional lottery in the highest-level special mode shown in FIG. 22(C). The number of games won in the additional lottery is then added to the value of the AT mode game number counter 428.

<Wait processing subroutine>
The wait processing subroutine is shown in Figure 41. Here, the wait processing subroutine is the processing carried out in step B5.

In step R1, the main CPU 200 performs instruction information determination processing. Specifically, the instruction information to be displayed on the payout display unit 14 is determined based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination processing in step B3 and the value stored in the mode memory area 408.

In step R2, the main CPU 200 determines whether the wait timer 410 is at 0.

In step R3, the main CPU 200 sets the wait timer 410 to 4100.

<Subroutine for mode management processing after total stop>
42 shows the subroutine for the mode management process after a complete stop. The subroutine for the mode management process after a complete stop is the process performed in step B12.

In step S1, the main CPU 200 performs a mode read process. Specifically, it reads the value stored in the mode memory area 408.

In step S2, the main CPU 200 transitions to processing appropriate for the mode. Specifically, depending on the value read in the processing of step S1, processing appropriate for each mode (see Figures 43 to 56) is performed.

<Subroutine for normal mode processing after complete stop>
43 shows a subroutine for the normal mode processing after a complete stop. The subroutine for the normal mode processing after a complete stop is a process to which the process is shifted in step S2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 0 as a result of the mode read process in step S1.

In step T1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the value of the point counter 414 is 1000 or greater.

In step T2, the main CPU 200 performs normal BB mode lottery processing. Specifically, the BB mode transition lottery is performed using the number of entries assigned to the BB mode lottery shown in Figure 9 (E). If BB mode is won, this is stored in the BB win information storage area 416. At this time, 1000 is subtracted from the value of the point counter 414.

In step T3, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal battle mode. Specifically, it sets 7 to the mode memory area 408 and sets 3 to the normal battle mode game number counter 425.

In step T4, the main CPU 200 determines whether the player has won the point acquisition mode. Specifically, it determines whether the player has won the lottery to transition to the point acquisition mode in step D7.

In step T5, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to point acquisition mode. Specifically, if it has been determined that the mode will transition to normal point acquisition mode, it sets 1 in the mode memory area 408; if it has been determined that the mode will transition to high-probability point acquisition mode, it sets 2 in the mode memory area 408; and if it has been determined that the mode will transition to ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode, it sets 3 in the mode memory area 408. In addition, the point acquisition mode game number counter 422 is set to 10.

In step T6, the main CPU 200 determines whether or not the CZ mode has been won. Specifically, it determines whether or not the CZ mode transition lottery of step D4 has been won.

In step T7, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to CZ precursor mode. Specifically, it sets 4 to the mode memory area 408.

In step T8, the main CPU 200 determines whether or not a win has been made in the direct draw mode. Specifically, it determines whether or not a win has been made in the direct draw mode transition draw of step D2.

In step T9, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to direct lottery mode. Specifically, it sets 5 to the mode memory area 408 and sets 10 to the direct lottery mode game number counter 423.

In step T10, the main CPU 200 determines whether the result of the role determination is a push order bell.

In step T11, the main CPU 200 performs a post-full stop point acquisition lottery process. Specifically, a point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of places assigned to the point acquisition lottery in normal mode as shown in Figure 9 (C).

More specifically, if the result of the combination is any of the push order bells Ba to Bf (hereinafter referred to as the "first push order bell group"), a lottery is held to determine the points to be earned using the numbers placed in the special A column. Also, if the result of the combination is any of the push order bells Bg to Bl (hereinafter referred to as the "second push order bell group"), a lottery is held to determine the points to be earned using the numbers placed in the special B column. As will be described in more detail below, if the result of the combination is not any of the push order bells Ba to Bl, the points to be earned will be determined by the reel spin point acquisition lottery process in step D9.

In step T12, the main CPU 200 determines whether a bell has won. Specifically, it determines whether any of the following has won: a downward-sloping bell, an upper bell, a middle bell, or an upward-sloping bell.

In step T13, the main CPU 200 performs a point rewrite process. Specifically, the result of the lottery performed in the post-all-stop point acquisition lottery process in step T11 is added to the point counter 414 and stored.

In step T14, the main CPU 200 performs a point duplication process. Specifically, the value temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415 is added to the point counter 414 and stored.

<Subroutine for processing points acquisition mode after all stops>
44 shows a subroutine for the processing for the point acquisition mode after a complete stop. The subroutine for the processing for the point acquisition mode after a complete stop is a process to which the process is shifted in the processing of step S2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is one of 1 to 3 as a result of the mode read processing of step S1.

In step U1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the result of the role determination is a push order bell.

In step U2, the main CPU 200 performs a point acquisition lottery process after all machines have stopped. Specifically, in the normal point acquisition mode, the point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (A). In addition, in the high-probability point acquisition mode, the point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in the high-probability point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (B), and in the ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode, the point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of places allocated to the point acquisition lottery in the ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (C).

More specifically, if the result of the role determination is one of the first push order bell groups, a lottery will be held to determine the points to be earned using the numbers placed in the special A column. Also, if the result of the role determination is one of the second push order bell groups, a lottery will be held to determine the points to be earned using the numbers placed in the special B column.

In step U3, the main CPU 200 determines whether a bell has won. Specifically, it determines whether any of the following has won: a downward-sloping bell, an upper bell, a middle bell, or an upward-sloping bell.

In step U4, the main CPU 200 performs a point rewrite process. Specifically, the result of the lottery performed in the post-full-stop point acquisition lottery process in step U2 is added to the point counter 414 and stored.

In step U5, the main CPU 200 performs a point duplication process. Specifically, the value temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415 is added to the point counter 414 and stored.

In step U6, the main CPU 200 determines whether the value of the point acquisition mode game number counter 422 is 0.

In step U7, the main CPU 200 determines whether the value of the point counter 414 is greater than or equal to 1000.

In step U8, the main CPU 200 performs normal BB mode lottery processing. Specifically, a BB mode transition lottery is performed using the number of entries assigned to the BB mode lottery in the point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (D). If BB mode is won, this is stored in the BB win information storage area 416. At this time, a process is performed to subtract 1000 from the value of the point counter 414.

In step U9, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal battle mode. Specifically, it sets 7 in the mode memory area 408 and sets 3 in the normal battle mode game number counter 425.

In step U10, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal mode. Specifically, 0 is set in the mode memory area 408.

<Subroutine for processing CZ precursor mode after full stop>
The subroutine for processing the CZ precursor mode after a full stop is shown in Figure 45. The subroutine for processing the CZ precursor mode after a full stop is a process entered in step S2 when the mode storage area 408 has a value of 4 as a result of the mode read process in step S1.

In step V1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the result of the role determination is a push order bell.

In step V2, the main CPU 200 performs a point acquisition lottery process after all reels have stopped. Specifically, if the normal point acquisition mode is active, a point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of reels assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the CZ precursor mode shown in Figure 11.

More specifically, if the result of the role determination is one of the first push order bell groups, a lottery will be held to determine the points to be earned using the numbers placed in the special A column. Also, if the result of the role determination is one of the second push order bell groups, a lottery will be held to determine the points to be earned using the numbers placed in the special B column.

In step V3, the main CPU 200 determines whether a bell has won. Specifically, it determines whether any of the following has won: a downward-sloping bell, an upper bell, a middle bell, or an upward-sloping bell.

In step V4, the main CPU 200 performs a point rewrite process. Specifically, the result of the lottery performed in the post-full-stop point acquisition lottery process in step V2 is added to the point counter 414 and stored.

In step V5, the main CPU 200 performs a point duplication process. Specifically, the value temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415 is added to the point counter 414 and stored.

In step V6, the main CPU 200 determines whether the value of the premonition game number counter 421 is 0.

In step V7, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to CZ mode. Specifically, the mode memory area 408 is set to 6, and the CZ mode game number counter 424 is set to 10.

<Subroutine for processing after all stops and direct hit lottery mode>
46 shows a subroutine for processing the direct hit lottery mode after all the reels have stopped. Here, the subroutine for processing the direct hit lottery mode after all the reels have stopped is a process to which the process is shifted in the process of step S2 when the value of the mode memory area 408 is 5 as a result of the mode reading process of step S1.

In step W1, the main CPU 200 determines whether a win has been made in the normal AT mode. Specifically, as a result of the direct lottery process in step G2, a win has been made in the normal AT mode direct lottery, and it is determined whether the value of the AT mode winning information storage area 419 is 1.

In step W2, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal AT mode. Specifically, the value of the mode memory area 408 is set to 11, and the AT mode game number counter 428 is set to 50.

In step W3, the main CPU 200 determines whether the value of the direct lottery mode game number counter 423 is 0.

In step W4, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal mode. Specifically, 0 is set in the mode memory area 408.

<Subroutine for CZ mode processing after full stop>
47 shows the subroutine for the CZ mode processing after all stops. The subroutine for the CZ mode processing after all stops is the processing to which the process is shifted in step S2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 6 as a result of the mode read processing in step S1.

In step X1, the main CPU 200 determines whether or not a win has been made in the point acquisition mode. Specifically, it determines whether or not a win has been made in the lottery conducted by the CZ mode point acquisition lottery process in step H4.

In step X2, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to point acquisition mode. Specifically, if the high-probability point acquisition mode is won, 2 is set in the mode memory area 408, and if the ultra-high-probability point acquisition mode is won, 3 is set in the mode memory area 408. In addition, the point acquisition mode game number counter 422 is set to 10.

In step X3, the main CPU 200 determines whether or not the BB mode has been selected. Specifically, the BB mode transition lottery processing in step H2 determines whether or not the BB mode transition lottery has been selected.

In step X4, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to BB mode. Specifically, by referencing the value in the BB winning information memory area 416, if the player has won in normal BB mode, 8 is set in the mode memory area 408, and if the player has won in normal higher BB mode, 9 is set in the mode memory area 408. In addition, the BB mode game number counter 426 is set to 20.

In step X5, the main CPU 200 determines whether the value of the CZ mode game number counter 424 is 0.

In step X6, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal mode. Specifically, 0 is set in the mode memory area 408.

<Subroutine for normal battle mode processing after all stops>
48 shows a subroutine for the normal battle mode processing after a full stop. The subroutine for the normal battle mode processing after a full stop is a process to which the process is shifted in step S2 when the mode storage area 408 has a value of 7 as a result of the mode read process in step S1.

In step Y1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the normal battle mode game number counter 425 is 0.

In step Y2, the main CPU 200 determines whether or not the BB mode has been won. Specifically, it determines whether or not the BB mode has been won by referencing the value in the BB winning information storage area 416.

In step Y3, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to BB mode. Specifically, by referencing the value in the BB winning information memory area 416, if the player has won in normal BB mode, 8 is set in the mode memory area 408, and if the player has won in normal higher BB mode, 9 is set in the mode memory area 408. In addition, the BB mode game number counter 426 is set to 20.

In step Y4, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal mode. Specifically, 0 is set in the mode memory area 408.

<Subroutine for BB mode processing after full stop>
49 shows a subroutine for the BB mode processing after a full stop. The subroutine for the BB mode processing after a full stop is a process that is transitioned to in step S2 when the mode storage area 408 has a value of 8 or 9 as a result of the mode read process in step S1.

In step Z1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the BB mode game number counter 426 is 0.

In step Z2, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to AT judgment mode. Specifically, 10 is set in the mode memory area 408. In addition, 3 is set in the AT judgment mode game number counter 427.

<Subroutine for processing AT judge mode after full stop>
50 shows a subroutine for processing the AT judgment mode after all stops. Here, the subroutine for processing the AT judgment mode after all stops is a process to which the process is shifted in the process of step S2 when the value of the mode memory area 408 is 10 as a result of the mode read process of step S1.

In step AA1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the AT judgment mode game number counter 427 is 0.

In step AA2, the main CPU 200 determines whether the winnings have been made in the normal AT mode. Specifically, the value of the AT mode winnings information storage area 419 is referenced to determine whether the winnings have been made in the normal AT mode.

In step AA3, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal AT mode. Specifically, the value of the mode memory area 408 is set to 11, and the AT mode game number counter 428 is set to 50.

In step AA4, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal mode. Specifically, 0 is set in the mode memory area 408.

<Subroutine for normal AT mode processing after complete stop>
51 shows a subroutine for processing for the normal AT mode after a complete stop. The subroutine for processing for the normal AT mode after a complete stop is a process to which the process is shifted in the process of step S2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 11 as a result of the mode read process of step S1.

In step AB1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the higher ATBB mode has been won. Specifically, it determines whether the value in the ATBB winning information storage area 417 is 2.

In step AB2, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to the higher-level ATBB mode. Specifically, 13 is set in the mode memory area 408, and 20 is set in the ATBB mode game number counter 429.

In step AB3, the main CPU 200 determines whether a win has been made in normal ATBB mode. Specifically, it determines whether the value of the ATBB win information storage area 417 is 1.

In step AB4, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal ATBB mode. Specifically, 12 is set in the mode memory area 408, and 20 is set in the ATBB mode game number counter 429.

In step AB5, the main CPU 200 determines whether the specialized mode has been won. Specifically, it determines whether the value in the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is not 0.

In step AB6, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to specialized mode. Specifically, if the value in the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is 1, 16 is set in the mode storage area 408; if the value in the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is 2, 17 is set in the mode storage area 408; and if the value in the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is 3, 18 is set in the mode storage area 408. In addition, the specialized mode game number counter 431 is set to 10.

In step AB7, the main CPU 200 determines whether the AT mode game number counter 428 is 0.

In step AB8, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal mode. Specifically, 0 is set in the mode memory area 408.

<Subroutine for normal ATBB mode processing after full stop>
52 shows a subroutine for processing the normal ATBB mode after a full stop. The subroutine for processing the normal ATBB mode after a full stop is a process to which the process is shifted in step S2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 12 as a result of the mode read process in step S1.

In step AC1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the ATBB mode game number counter 429 is 0.

In step AC2, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to AT battle mode. Specifically, 14 is set in the mode memory area 408, and 3 is set in the AT battle mode game number counter 430.

<Subroutine for processing in higher ATBB mode after full stop>
53 shows a subroutine for processing the upper ATBB mode after a full stop. The subroutine for processing the upper ATBB mode after a full stop is a process to which the process is shifted in step S2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 13 as a result of the mode read process in step S1.

In step AD1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the ATBB mode game number counter 429 is 0.

In step AD2, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to the higher-level AT mode. Specifically, 15 is set in the mode memory area 408.

<Subroutine for processing AT battle mode after full stop>
54 shows a subroutine for processing the AT battle mode after a full stop. The subroutine for processing the AT battle mode after a full stop is a process to which the process is shifted in step S2 when the value of the mode memory area 408 is 14 as a result of the mode read process in step S1.

In step AE1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the AT battle mode game number counter 430 is 0.

In step AE2, the main CPU 200 determines whether a higher AT mode has been won. Specifically, it determines whether the value in the AT mode winning information storage area 419 is 2.

In step AE3, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to the higher-level AT mode. Specifically, 15 is set in the mode memory area 408.

In step AE4, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal AT mode. Specifically, the value of the mode memory area 408 is set to 11.

<Subroutine for processing higher-level AT mode after total stop>
55 shows a subroutine for processing the higher-level AT mode after a complete stop. The subroutine for processing the higher-level AT mode after a complete stop is a process to which the process is shifted in step S2 when the value of the mode storage area 408 is 15 as a result of the mode read process in step S1.

In step AF1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the specialized mode has been won. Specifically, it determines whether the value in the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is not 0.

In step AF2, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to specialized mode. Specifically, if the value in the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is 1, 16 is set in the mode storage area 408; if the value in the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is 2, 17 is set in the mode storage area 408; and if the value in the specialized mode winning information storage area 418 is 3, 18 is set in the mode storage area 408. In addition, the specialized mode game number counter 431 is set to 10.

In step AF3, the main CPU 200 determines whether the AT mode game number counter 428 is 0.

In step AF4, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal mode. Specifically, 0 is set in the mode memory area 408.

<Subroutine for processing special mode after all stops>
56 shows a subroutine for the special mode processing after a full stop. The subroutine for the special mode processing after a full stop is a process to which the process is shifted in step S2 when the mode read process in step S1 indicates that the value of the mode storage area 408 is one of 16 to 18.

In step AG1, the main CPU 200 determines whether the specialized mode game number counter 431 is 0.

In step AG2, the main CPU 200 performs processing to transition to normal AT mode. Specifically, the value of the mode memory area 408 is set to 11.

<Subroutine for advantageous zone management processing>
A subroutine of the advantageous zone management processing is shown in Figure 57. Here, the subroutine of the advantageous zone management processing is processing performed in step B13.

In step AH1, the main CPU 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the advantageous zone game number counter 412.

In step AH2, the main CPU 200 determines whether the advantageous zone game number counter 412 is 0.

In step AH3, the main CPU 200 performs a process to clear RAM 400. Specifically, a process to clear a predetermined memory area of RAM 400 is performed. For example, by clearing the value of the mode memory area 408, the value of the mode memory area 408 becomes 0, resulting in a transition to normal mode. Furthermore, by clearing the value of the advantageous zone memory area 411, the value of the advantageous zone memory area 411 becomes 0, resulting in a transition to the normal zone. Note that the setting value memory area 401 and the game status memory area 402 are not cleared and remain stored.

In step AH4, the main CPU 200 determines whether the value of the advantageous zone number counter 413 is 2401 or greater. The value of the advantageous zone number counter 413 is set to count the number of medals paid out in BB mode, AT mode, etc.

<Timer interrupt processing>
58 shows a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the game progress control process of the main control board 100 every 1 ms.

In step AI1, the main CPU 200 performs interrupt initialization processing. Specifically, it saves registers and disables interrupts.

In step AI2, the main CPU 200 determines whether a power outage has been detected.

In step AI3, the main CPU 200 performs power-off processing. Specifically, it saves registers and stores the stack pointer and interrupt status. It also retains the information stored in the game status memory area 402 and the information stored in the condition device memory area 403. It then calculates a checksum and stores the checksum.

In step AI4, the main CPU 200 updates the value of the interrupt counter. Specifically, it subtracts 1 from the value of the interrupt counter.

In step AI5, the main CPU 200 performs timer measurement processing. This processing subtracts 1 from the value of the wait timer 410, etc.

In step AI6, the main CPU 200 performs input port reading processing. Specifically, it reads, stores, and determines the signal levels of various signals input to the input ports.

In step AI7, the main CPU 200 performs reel control processing. Specifically, it controls the drive of the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 (such as accelerating, decelerating, maintaining a constant speed, or stopping the rotation of the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8). Additionally, depending on the drive status of the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 (stopped, waiting for reel rotation, accelerating, maintaining a constant speed, or decelerating), it updates the drive pulse output counter value, which indicates the timing for switching the excitation layer of the stepping motor, and acquires, updates, and outputs reel drive pulse data that drives the stepping motor.

In step AI8, the main CPU 200 determines whether the reel control process of step AI7 has been performed on all of the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8.

In step AI9, the main CPU 200 performs port output processing. Specifically, excitation output is performed on the left reel 6, center reel 7, right reel 8, hopper 20, etc.

In step AI10, the main CPU 200 performs a command transmission process. Specifically, it transmits the control commands stored in the control command buffer. To explain the control commands stored in the control command buffer, the values in each area of the main RAM 400 are updated, and then the control commands are stored in the control command buffer. Examples of these include a start command containing information about the result of the role determination process in step B3, an instruction information command containing information about the determined instruction information, a stop command containing information about the stopped reels, a win command containing information about the winning symbol combination, and the after-all-stop command described below.

In step AI11, the main CPU 200 performs outer edge signal output processing. Specifically, the outer edge signal data is read and the outer edge signal is output to the outside of the slot machine 1.

In step AI12, the main CPU 200 performs LED display processing. Specifically, it controls the lighting and extinguishing of the reserve display unit 13, payout display unit 14, bet number display unit 15, replay display unit 16, start permission display unit 17, deposit permission display unit 18, and advantageous zone display unit 19.

For example, when no error has occurred, the payout display unit 14 displays the number of medals paid out, the setting value, and instruction information. When an error has occurred, the payout display unit 14 displays information about the error.

In step AI13, the main CPU 200 performs error management processing. Specifically, it determines whether an error has occurred. If an error has occurred, it sends error information to the sub-control board 800.

In step AI14, the main CPU 200 performs a random number update process. This process updates the random number value used to determine the winning combination.

In step AI15, the main CPU 200 performs interrupt return processing. Specifically, it performs processing to return registers and enable interrupts.

<Power-on process for the sub-control board 800>
FIG. 59 shows a flowchart of the power-on process for the sub-control board 800.

In step AJ1, the secondary CPU 811 determines whether the power has been turned on. Specifically, it determines whether the power button 24 has been operated and the power switch 24A has been turned on.

In step AJ2, the secondary CPU 811 performs main control board communication processing. Specifically, it determines whether a command has been received from the main control board 100. If a command has been received from the main control board 100, it stores the command in the secondary RAM 813.

In step AJ3, the secondary CPU 811 performs image display device control processing. Specifically, the image display device 26 is controlled via the sound/image CPU 821.

In step AJ4, the secondary CPU 811 performs lamp control processing. Specifically, the secondary CPU 811 controls the lamp 25.

In step AJ5, the secondary CPU 811 performs speaker control processing. Specifically, the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound image CPU 821.

In step AJ6, the secondary CPU 811 performs various switch detection processes. Specifically, when the effect switch 28A detects operation of the effect button 28, it performs a process to switch the image displayed on the image display device 26; when the light adjustment switch 29A detects operation of the light adjustment button 29, it performs a process to adjust the light intensity of the lamp 25; and when the sound adjustment switch 30A detects operation of the sound adjustment button 30, it performs a process to adjust the volume of the speaker 27.

<Flowchart for winning the first push order bell group>
Figure 60 shows a flowchart when one of the first push order bell groups wins.

Figure 60 (A) is a flowchart when the result of the role determination is one of the first push order bell groups (for example, push order bell Ba) and a bell wins. It is assumed that the value of the mode memory area 408 is 1 and the current mode is the normal point acquisition mode.

First, the main CPU 200 performs the role determination process in step B3, and the role determination result is the push order bell Ba. In this case, 26 is stored in the condition device memory area 403.

Next, when the main CPU 200 performs the mode reading process in step C1, the mode memory area 408 is set to 1, so the process transitions to the point acquisition mode process in step C2.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the reel spinning point acquisition lottery process in step E2. Here, since 26 is stored in the condition device memory area 403, the point acquisition lottery is performed by referencing the numbers placed in the "Other" column among the numbers assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (A).

Here, a lottery is conducted to determine the points to be awarded, with a probability of 65,536/65,536, based on the numbers entered in the "Other" columns. 20 points are then temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415.

Then, let's say the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 stop spinning and the top bell wins. Then, 27 is stored in the winning information storage area 407.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the post-all-stop point acquisition lottery process in step U2. Here, since 26 is stored in the condition device memory area 403, the point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of entries in the Special A column out of the numbers assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (A).

Here, a lottery is held to determine the points to be awarded using the numbers entered in the Special A column, and 50 points are determined. The determined 50 points are then stored in the register.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the point rewrite process in step U4. At this time, the upper bell wins and 27 is stored in the winning information memory area 407, so 50 is added to the point counter 414. In other words, the points added are not the points determined in the point acquisition lottery process when the reels spin, but the points determined in the point acquisition lottery process after all the reels have stopped.

Figure 60 (B) is a flowchart when the result of the role determination is one of the first push order bell groups (for example, push order bell Ba) and no bells are awarded. Note that the premise is the same as in Figure 60 (A), and the value of the mode memory area 408 is 1.

First, the main CPU 200 performs the role determination process in step B3, and the role determination result is the push order bell Ba. In this case, 26 is stored in the condition device memory area 403.

Next, when the main CPU 200 performs the mode reading process in step C1, the mode memory area 408 is set to 1, so the process transitions to the point acquisition mode process in step C2.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the reel spinning point acquisition lottery process in step E2. Here, since 26 is stored in the condition device memory area 403, the point acquisition lottery is performed by referencing the numbers placed in the "Other" column among the numbers assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (A).

Here, a lottery is conducted to determine the points to be awarded, with a probability of 65,536/65,536, based on the numbers entered in the "Other" columns. 20 points are then temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415.

Then, let's say the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 stop spinning, resulting in a Follow Fa win. In this case, 45 is stored in the win information storage area 407.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the post-all-stop point acquisition lottery process in step U2. Here, since 26 is stored in the condition device memory area 403, the point acquisition lottery is performed using the number of entries in the Special A column out of the numbers assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (A).

Here, a lottery is held to determine the points to be awarded using the numbers entered in the Special A column, and 50 points are determined. The determined 50 points are then stored in the register.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the point duplication process in step U5. At this time, the follow Fa wins, and 45 is stored in the winning information memory area 407. Therefore, 20 is added to the point counter 414. In other words, the points added are not the points determined in the point acquisition lottery process after all reels have stopped, but the points determined in the point acquisition lottery process when the reels are spinning.

<Flowchart for winning the second push order bell group>
Figure 61 shows a flowchart when one of the second push order bell groups wins.

Figure 61 (A) is a flowchart when the result of the role determination is one of the second push order bell groups (for example, push order bell Bg) and a bell wins. It is assumed that the value of the mode memory area 408 is 1 and the current mode is the normal point acquisition mode.

First, the main CPU 200 performs the role determination process in step B3, and the role determination result is the push order bell Bg. In this case, 32 is stored in the condition device memory area 403.

Next, when the main CPU 200 performs the mode reading process in step C1, the mode memory area 408 is set to 1, so the process transitions to the point acquisition mode process in step C2.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the reel spinning point acquisition lottery process in step E2. Here, since 32 is stored in the condition device memory area 403, the point acquisition lottery is performed by referring to the numbers placed in the "Other" column among the numbers assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (A).

Here, a lottery is conducted to determine the points to be awarded, with a probability of 65,536/65,536, based on the numbers entered in the "Other" columns. 20 points are then temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415.

Then, let's say the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 stop spinning and the top bell wins. Then, 27 is stored in the winning information storage area 407.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the post-all-stop point acquisition lottery process in step U2. Here, since 32 is stored in the condition device memory area 403, the point acquisition lottery is performed using the number placed in the special B column out of the numbers assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (A).

Here, a lottery is held to determine the points to be awarded using the numbers entered in the Special B column, and 100 points are determined. The determined 100 points are then stored in the register.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the point rewrite process in step U4. At this time, the upper bell wins, and 27 is stored in the winning information memory area 407. Therefore, 100 is added to the point counter 414. In other words, the points added are not the points determined in the point acquisition lottery process when the reels spin, but the points determined in the point acquisition lottery process after all the reels have stopped.

Figure 61 (B) is a flowchart for when the result of the role determination is one of the second push order bell groups (for example, push order bell Bg) and no bells are awarded. Note that the premise is the same as in Figure 61 (A), and the value of the mode memory area 408 is 1.

First, the main CPU 200 performs the role determination process in step B3, and the role determination result is the push order bell Bg. In this case, 32 is stored in the condition device memory area 403.

Next, when the main CPU 200 performs the mode reading process in step C1, the mode memory area 408 is set to 1, so the process transitions to the point acquisition mode process in step C2.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the reel spinning point acquisition lottery process in step E2. Here, since 32 is stored in the condition device memory area 403, the point acquisition lottery is performed by referring to the numbers placed in the "Other" column among the numbers assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (A).

Here, a lottery is conducted to determine the points to be awarded, with a probability of 65,536/65,536, based on the numbers entered in the "Other" columns. 20 points are then temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415.

Then, let's say the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 stop spinning and a Follow Fb wins. Then, 46 is stored in the winning information storage area 407.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the post-all-stop point acquisition lottery process in step U2. Here, since 32 is stored in the condition device memory area 403, the point acquisition lottery is performed using the number placed in the special B column out of the numbers assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode shown in Figure 10 (A).

Here, a lottery is held to determine the points to be awarded using the numbers entered in the Special B column, and 100 points are determined. The determined 100 points are then stored in the register.

Next, the main CPU 200 performs the point duplication process in step U5. At this time, the Follow Fb wins, and 46 is stored in the winning information memory area 407. Therefore, 20 is added to the point counter 414. In other words, the points added are not the points determined in the point acquisition lottery process after all reels have stopped, but the points determined in the point acquisition lottery process when the reels are spinning.

<Communication and processing between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 800>
FIG. 62 illustrates the communication and processing between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 800.

At timing TM1, a start command is sent from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 800.

The start command is sent after the start switch 5A detects operation of the start lever 5 and after the mode-specific processing of step B4 has ended. The start command also includes information such as the value in the condition device memory area 403 and the values from the mode memory area 408 to the specialized mode game number counter 431.

At timing TM2, the sub-control board 800 receives a start command from the main control board 100 through the main control board communication processing of step AJ2.

At timing TM3, the sub-control board 800 executes the start-up effects through the image display device control process of step AJ3, the lamp control process of step AJ4, and the speaker control process of step AJ5. For example, the sub-control board 800 displays a background image on the image display device 26 according to the value in the mode memory area 408, and displays the value of the point counter 414 and the value of the winning point save area 415 on the image display device 26.

At timing TM4, a stop command is sent from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 800.

Here, the stop command is a command that is sent after the left stop switch 9A detects operation of the left stop button 9, after the center stop switch 10A detects operation of the center stop button 10, or after the right stop switch 11A detects operation of the right stop button 11, and after the reel stop processing of step B7 has finished. The stop command also includes information such as the value of the left stop position memory area 404, the value of the center stop position memory area 405, and the value of the right stop position memory area 406.

At timing TM5, the sub-control board 800 receives a stop command from the main control board 100 through the main control board communication processing of step AJ2.

At timing TM6, the sub-control board 800 executes the first stop effect through image display device control processing in step AJ3, lamp control processing in step AJ4, and speaker control processing in step AJ5.

At timing TM7, the next stop command is sent from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 800.

At timing TM8, the sub-control board 800 receives a stop command from the main control board 100 through the main control board communication processing of step AJ2.

At timing TM9, the sub-control board 800 executes the second stop effect through image display device control processing in step AJ3, lamp control processing in step AJ4, and speaker control processing in step AJ5.

At timing TM10, the main control board 100 sends the final stop command of the game to the sub-control board 800.

At timing TM11, the sub-control board 800 receives a stop command from the main control board 100 through the main control board communication processing of step AJ2.

At timing TM12, the sub-control board 800 executes the third stop effect through image display device control processing in step AJ3, lamp control processing in step AJ4, and speaker control processing in step AJ5.

At timing TM13, a winning command is sent from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 800.

Here, the winning command is a command sent after the winning determination process in step B8 is completed. The winning command is also a command that includes information from the winning information storage area 407.

At timing TM14, the sub-control board 800 receives a winning command from the main control board 100 through the main control board communication processing of step AJ2.

At timing TM15, the sub-control board 800 executes the winning effect by performing the image display device control process in step AJ3, the lamp control process in step AJ4, and the speaker control process in step AJ5.

At timing TM16, the main control board 100 sends a post-all-stop command to the sub-control board 800.

Here, the post-all-stop command is a command sent after the post-all-stop management process in step B12 has finished. The post-all-stop command also includes information such as the value in the mode memory area 408, the value in the winning combination flag memory area 409, and the values from the point counter 414 to the specialized mode game number counter 431.

At timing TM17, the sub-control board 800 receives a post-all-stop command from the main control board 100 through the main control board communication process of step AJ2.

At timing TM18, the sub-control board 800 executes the post-all-stop effect by performing the image display device control process in step AJ3, the lamp control process in step AJ4, and the speaker control process in step AJ5. For example, the sub-control board 800 executes an effect such as updating the value of the point counter 414 displayed on the image display device 26.

<Animation in point acquisition mode (pattern A)>
An animation (pattern A) in the point acquisition mode is shown in Fig. 63. Note that Fig. 63 is an animation that follows the flow of the flowchart in Fig. 61 (A), and the explanation will be given on the assumption that the push order bell Bg is used in the normal point acquisition mode.

Figure 63 (A) shows the animation that appears after the start lever 5 is operated in normal point acquisition mode. At this time, the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 are all spinning.

As shown in Figure 63 (A), a background image corresponding to the normal point acquisition mode and an image suggesting the points that will be acquired are displayed on the image display device 26. Specifically, an evening background image of an old house corresponding to the normal point acquisition mode and an image of a standing ninja, which is an image suggesting the points that will be acquired, are displayed on the image display device 26.

The remaining game count display area 1100 also displays the number of games that can be played in normal point acquisition mode, in other words, the value of the point acquisition mode game count counter 422. Note that at the timing shown in FIG. 63(A), more specifically, when operation of the start switch 5A or start lever 5 is detected, the remaining game count display area 1100 is updated from 6 games remaining to 5 games remaining.

The point display area 1200 also displays the number of points currently earned by the player, in other words, the value of the point counter 414. In Figure 63 (A), the point display area 1200 displays that the number of points currently earned by the player is 450 points.

The earned points display area 1300 is a display area that indicates the points that will be earned in the game. Here, in Figure 63(A), the earned points display area 1300 displays the value of the winning points save area 415. Note that in Figure 63(A), the earned points display area 1300 shows that the number of points is 20.

Note that what is displayed in the earned points display area 1300 in Figure 63 (A) is not limited to the value in the winning points save area 415. For example, the minimum number of points that can be earned in the game may be displayed as the value in the winning points save area 415.

In addition, the operation information display area 1400 displays the operation order of the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11, which corresponds to the value of the instruction information memory area 420. Here, since the result of the role determination is press order bell Ba, the value of the instruction information memory area 420 is 1. Therefore, in Figure 63 (A), the operation order of left, center, and right is displayed in the operation information display area 1400.

Figure 63 (B) shows the animation that occurs when the left stop switch 9A detects operation of the left stop button 9 in the state shown in Figure 63 (A) and the left reel 6 stops. At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and earned point display area 1300 remain the same as they were in Figure 63 (A). Note that because the left stop switch 9A has detected operation of the left stop button 9, the display in the operation information display area 1400 regarding the order in which to operate the left stop button 9 is hidden.

Figure 63 (C) shows the animation that occurs when the center stop switch 10A detects the operation of the center stop button 10 in the state shown in Figure 63 (B) and the center reel 7 stops. At this time, the image of the standing ninja is updated to an image of a ninja swinging a sword. Here, the image of the ninja swinging a sword is an image that suggests that the points that will be acquired will be equal to or greater than a specific value (e.g., 100 points). Specifically, the image of the ninja swinging a sword is an image that suggests that the points that will be acquired will be equal to or greater than a specific value if the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated in the order displayed in the operation information display area 1400.

Furthermore, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and earned point display area 1300 remain unchanged from the display in Figure 63 (B). Note that, because operation of the middle stop button 10 has been detected by the middle stop switch 10A, the display regarding the order in which to operate the middle stop button 10 in the operation information display area 1400 is hidden.

Figure 63 (D) shows the animation that occurs when the right stop switch 11A detects the operation of the right stop button 11 in the state shown in Figure 63 (C) and the right reel 8 stops. Here, the remaining game count display area 1100 remains the same as in Figure 63 (C).

Meanwhile, the acquired points display area 1300 is updated from 20 points to 100 points. Specifically, the push order bell Bg is a winning combination, and the left stop button 9, middle stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated to win the top row of bells, so the points determined by the point acquisition lottery process after all the buttons have stopped in step U2 are displayed in the acquired points display area 1300.

In addition, the point display area 1200 has updated the number of points currently earned by the player from 450 to 550.

Note that the right stop switch 11A detects operation of the right stop button 11, and since operation of all stop buttons has been detected, the operation information display area 1400 is hidden.

<Animation in point acquisition mode (pattern B)>
An animation (pattern B) in the point acquisition mode is shown in Figure 64. Note that Figure 64 is an animation that follows the flow of the flowchart in Figure 61 (B), and the explanation will be given on the assumption that the result of the combination in the normal point acquisition mode is the push order bell Bg.

Figure 64 (A) shows the animation that appears after the start lever 5 is operated in normal point acquisition mode. At this time, the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 are all spinning.

As shown in Figure 64 (A), an evening background image of an old house and an image of a standing ninja are displayed on the image display device 26.

At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100 is updated from 6 games remaining to 5 games remaining. The points display area 1200 also displays that the player has currently earned 450 points. The earned points display area 1300 also displays that the player has earned 20 points, and the operation information display area 1400 displays the operation order of left, center, and right.

Figure 64 (B) shows the animation that occurs when the left stop switch 9A detects operation of the left stop button 9 in the state shown in Figure 64 (A) and the left reel 6 stops. At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and earned point display area 1300 remain the same as they were in Figure 64 (A). Note that because the left stop switch 9A has detected operation of the left stop button 9, the display in the operation information display area 1400 regarding the order in which to operate the left stop button 9 is hidden.

Figure 64 (C) shows the animation that occurs when the right stop switch 11A detects the operation of the right stop button 11 in the state shown in Figure 64 (B) and the right reel 8 stops. At this time, the image of the standing ninja is updated to the image of the cut ninja. Here, the image of the cut ninja indicates that the points that will be acquired are at their minimum.

Furthermore, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and earned point display area 1300 remain the same as in Figure 64 (B). Note that the operation order of the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is different from the operation order displayed in the operation information display area 1400, so the operation information display area 1400 is hidden.

Figure 64 (D) shows the animation that occurs when the center stop switch 10A detects the operation of the center stop button 10 in the state shown in Figure 64 (C), causing the center reel 7 to stop. Here, the remaining game count display area 1100 and the acquired points display area 1300 remain unchanged from the display shown in Figure 64 (C). Meanwhile, the point display area 1200 has been updated from 450 points to 470 points.

Here, the earned point display area 1300 still displays that 20 points will be earned. Specifically, the push order bell Bg is a winning combination, and the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated to win the follow Fa, so the value temporarily saved (temporarily stored) in the winning point save area 415 by the point copying process in step U5 remains displayed in the earned point display area 1300.

<Animation in point acquisition mode (pattern C)>
An animation (pattern C) in the point acquisition mode is shown in Fig. 65. Note that Fig. 65 explains the differences from Fig. 64, and explanation of the same points will be omitted.

Figure 65 (A) is the same as Figure 64 (A) and shows the animation that appears after the start lever 5 is operated in normal point acquisition mode.

Figure 65 (B) is the same as Figure 64 (B), and shows the animation that occurs when the left stop switch 9A detects the operation of the left stop button 9 in the state of Figure 64 (A), causing the left reel 6 to stop.

Figure 65 (C) shows the animation that occurs when the right stop switch 11A detects the operation of the right stop button 11 in the state shown in Figure 64 (B) and the right reel 8 stops.

At this time, the operation order of the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is different from the operation order displayed in the operation information display area 1400, so the image of the standing ninja is updated to an image of the cut ninja, and the operation information display area 1400 is hidden.

As shown in FIG. 65(C), if the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, or right stop button 11 is operated in a different order from the order displayed in the operation information display area 1400, a warning image 1500 is displayed on the image display device 26.

At this time, although not shown, a warning sound is emitted from the speaker 27 and the lamp 25 lights up in a warning mode. When the warning image 1500 is displayed on the image display device 26, a text image may also be displayed on the image display device 26 to notify the player that if the operation order displayed in the operation information display area 1400 differs from the operation order of the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11, the points that will be acquired may be reduced.

Figure 65 (D) shows the animation that occurs when the center stop switch 10A detects the operation of the center stop button 10 in the state of Figure 65 (C) and the center reel 7 stops. At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100 and the acquired points display area 1300 remain unchanged from the display in Figure 65 (C). Meanwhile, the point display area 1200 updates the number of points currently acquired by the player from 450 to 470. Note that the warning image 1500 remains displayed on the image display device 26.

<Animation in point acquisition mode (Pattern D)>
FIG. 66 shows an animation (pattern D) in the point acquisition mode.

Figure 66 (A) shows the animation that appears after the start lever 5 is operated in normal point acquisition mode. At this time, the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 are all spinning.

At this time, as shown in Figure 66 (A), an image of an old house against the backdrop of evening and an image of a ninja in a pose suggesting the points that will be acquired are displayed on the image display device 26.

Here, the image of the ninja taking a stance suggests that the points to be acquired will be equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 50 points). Specifically, the image of the ninja taking a stance suggests that the points to be acquired will be equal to or greater than a predetermined value if the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated in the order displayed in the operation information display area 1400.

At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100 updates the remaining number of games in normal point acquisition mode from 6 to 5. The point display area 1200 also displays that the player has currently acquired 450 points. The acquired point display area 1300 also displays that the player has acquired 20 points. The operation information display area 1400 also displays the operation order (left, center, right).

Figure 66 (B) shows the animation that occurs when the left stop switch 9A detects operation of the left stop button 9 in the state shown in Figure 66 (A) and the left reel 6 stops. At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and earned point display area 1300 remain the same as in Figure 63 (B). Note that because the left stop switch 9A has detected operation of the left stop button 9, the display in the operation information display area 1400 regarding the order in which to operate the left stop button 9 is hidden.

Figure 66 (C) shows the animation that occurs when the center stop switch 10A detects the operation of the center stop button 10 in the state shown in Figure 66 (B) and the center reel 7 stops. At this time, the image of the ninja taking a stance is updated to an image of a ninja swinging a sword.

At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and earned point display area 1300 remain the same as in Figure 63 (B). Note that because operation of the middle stop button 10 has been detected by the middle stop switch 10A, the display regarding the order in which to operate the middle stop button 10 in the operation information display area 1400 is hidden.

Figure 66 (D) shows the animation that occurs when the right stop switch 11A detects the operation of the right stop button 11 in the state shown in Figure 66 (C) and the right reel 8 stops. Here, the remaining game count display area 1100 remains the same as in Figure 66 (C).

Meanwhile, the acquired points display area 1300 is updated from 20 points to 100 points. Specifically, the push order bell Bg is a winning combination, and the left stop button 9, middle stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated to win the top row of bells, so the points determined by the point acquisition lottery process after all the buttons have stopped in step U2 are updated and displayed in the acquired points display area 1300.

In addition, the point display area 1200 has updated the number of points currently earned by the player from 450 to 550.

Note that the right stop switch 11A detects operation of the right stop button 11, and since operation of all stop buttons has been detected, the operation information display area 1400 is hidden.

<Animation in point acquisition mode (Pattern E)>
FIG. 67 shows an animation (pattern E) in the point acquisition mode.

Figure 67 (A) shows the animation that appears after the start lever 5 is operated in normal point acquisition mode. At this time, the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 are all spinning.

At this time, as shown in Figure 67 (A), the background image and an image of the ninja taking a stance are displayed on the image display device 26.

The remaining game count display area 1100 also updates the remaining number of games in normal point acquisition mode from 6 to 5. The points display area 1200 also displays that the player has currently acquired 450 points. The acquired points display area 1300 also displays that the player has acquired 20 points.

Figure 67(B) shows the animation that occurs when the left stop switch 9A detects the operation of the left stop button 9 in the state shown in Figure 67(A) and the left reel 6 stops. Here, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and earned point display area 1300 remain the same as in Figure 67(A).

Figure 67 (C) shows the animation that occurs when the right stop switch 11A detects the operation of the right stop button 11 in the state shown in Figure 67 (B) and the right reel 8 stops. At this time, the image of the ninja in a ready position is updated to the image of the ninja who has been released.

Here, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and earned point display area 1300 remain the same as in Figure 67 (B). Note that because the operation order of the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is different from the operation order displayed in the operation information display area 1400, the operation information display area 1400 is hidden.

Figure 67 (D) shows the animation that occurs when the center stop switch 10A detects the operation of the center stop button 10 in the state shown in Figure 67 (C), causing the center reel 7 to stop. Here, the remaining game count display area 1100 and the acquired points display area 1300 remain unchanged from the display shown in Figure 67 (C). Meanwhile, the point display area 1200 updates the number of points currently acquired by the player from 450 to 470.

<Animation in point acquisition mode (Pattern F)>
An animation (pattern F) in the point acquisition mode is shown in Fig. 68. Note that Fig. 68 will be explained on the assumption that the result of the combination determination in the normal point acquisition mode is a rare combination (specifically, a weak cherry replay).

Figure 68 (A) shows the animation that appears after the start lever 5 is operated in normal point acquisition mode. At this time, the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 are all spinning.

At this time, as shown in Figure 68 (A), the background image and an image of the ninja taking a stance are displayed on the image display device 26.

In addition, the remaining game count display area 1100 updates the remaining number of games in normal point acquisition mode from 6 to 5. In addition, the points display area 1200 displays that the player has currently earned 450 points.

The acquired points display area 1300 also displays that there are 100 points. Here, if the result of the role determination is a rare role, the minimum number of points that the player will acquire is 100. Therefore, compared to when the result of the role determination is the push order bell Bg, the number of points that can be displayed in the acquired points display area 1300 can be increased. In addition, the operation information display area 1400 displays an image of three "!" characters that suggest/notify that a rare role has been won.

Figure 68 (B) shows the animation that occurs when the left stop switch 9A detects the operation of the left stop button 9 in the state shown in Figure 68 (A) and the left reel 6 stops. At this time, the three "!" character images displayed in the operation information display area 1400 are reduced to two.

Figure 68 (C) shows the animation that occurs when the center stop switch 10A detects the operation of the center stop button 10 in the state shown in Figure 68 (B) and the center reel 7 stops. At this time, the two "!" character images displayed in the operation information display area 1400 are reduced to one.

Figure 68 (D) shows the animation that occurs when the right stop switch 11A detects the operation of the right stop button 11 in the state shown in Figure 68 (C) and the right reel 8 stops. Here, the image of the ninja in a stance is updated to an enlarged image of the ninja. Here, the enlarged image of the ninja is an image that suggests that the points to be acquired will be a special value (e.g., 300 points) or more.

The remaining game count display area 1100 remains the same as in Figure 68 (C). Meanwhile, the acquired points display area 1300 has been updated from 100 points to 300 points, and the points display area 1200 has been updated to show the number of points currently acquired by the player from 450 points to 750 points. The "!" character image that was displayed in the operation information display area 1400 is no longer displayed.

<Animation of Point Acquisition Mode in Second Embodiment>
Fig. 69 shows an animation of the point acquisition mode in the second embodiment. Note that Fig. 69 will be explained on the assumption that the result of the winning combination in the normal point acquisition mode is watermelon.

In the second embodiment, when the result of the role determination is a specific role (rare role) and a specific symbol combination wins, the point rewrite process of step U4 is performed, while when the specific symbol combination does not win, the point copy process of step U5 is performed. In other words, unlike the above-mentioned embodiment, when the result of the role determination is a specific role, in order for the point rewrite process of step U4, which is more advantageous to the player than the point copy process of step U5, to be performed, it is necessary to win a specific symbol combination.

Figure 69 (A) shows the animation that appears after the start lever 5 is operated in normal point acquisition mode. At this time, the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 are all spinning.

At this time, as shown in Figure 69 (A), the background image and an image of the ninja taking a stance are displayed on the image display device 26.

In addition, the remaining game count display area 1100 updates the remaining number of games in normal point acquisition mode from 6 to 5. In addition, the points display area 1200 displays that the player has currently earned 450 points.

The acquired points display area 1300 also displays that the number of points is 100. The operation information display area 1400 also displays an image of three "!" characters, which indicate/notify that a rare combination has been won.

Figure 69 (B) shows the animation that occurs when the left stop switch 9A detects the operation of the left stop button 9 in the state shown in Figure 69 (A) and the left reel 6 stops. At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and acquired point display area 1300 remain unchanged from the display shown in Figure 69 (A). Note that the three "!" character images displayed in the operation information display area 1400 have been reduced to two.

Figure 69 (C) shows the animation that occurs when the center stop switch 10A detects the operation of the center stop button 10 in the state shown in Figure 69 (B), causing the center reel 7 to stop. At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and acquired point display area 1300 remain unchanged from the display shown in Figure 69 (B). Note that the two "!" character images that were displayed in the operation information display area 1400 have been reduced to one.

Figure 69 (D) shows the animation that occurs when the right stop switch 11A detects the operation of the right stop button 11 in the state shown in Figure 69 (C) and the right reel 8 stops. At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100 and the acquired points display area 1300 remain unchanged from the display shown in Figure 69 (C). Meanwhile, the point display area 1200 updates the number of points currently acquired by the player from 450 to 550.

Here, as shown in Figure 69 (D), the downward-sloping watermelon has not won, but the downward-sloping watermelon follow has won. Therefore, the point rewrite process of step U4 is not performed, and the point copy process of step U5 is performed, and the points that will be acquired are 100 points, which is the minimum value when the result of the role determination is watermelon.

If a downward-sloping watermelon had been awarded, the point rewrite process in step U4 would have been performed, and the player would have potentially earned even more points. This improves the ability to intervene technically, as the points earned may vary depending on the player's timing.

<Animation in normal AT mode in the first modified example>
70 shows an animation in the normal AT mode in the first modified example. Note that in FIG. 70, the explanation will be given on the assumption that the result of the winning combination in the normal AT mode is watermelon.

In the second embodiment described above, the point rewrite process in step U4 or the point copy process in step U5 is performed depending on whether a specific symbol combination wins. In contrast, in the first variant, the number of games added to the number of games that can be played in the normal AT mode or the higher-level AT mode differs depending on whether a specific symbol combination wins.

Specifically, in the first variant, the number of games determined in the additional lottery process of step L2 in FIG. 35 and the number of games determined in the additional lottery process for the higher-level AT mode in step P2 in FIG. 39 are temporarily stored. The main CPU 200 then performs processing to determine whether a specific symbol combination has won in the processing for the normal AT mode after all stops (see FIG. 51) or the processing for the higher-level AT mode after all stops (see FIG. 55), and if a specific symbol combination has won, a separate lottery is performed to add to the number of games that can be played in the normal AT mode or the higher-level AT mode.

If a specific symbol combination wins, the result of the additional lottery held after all symbols have stopped is added. On the other hand, if a specific symbol combination does not win, the number of games temporarily stored is added. Here, the additional lottery held after all symbols have stopped is more advantageous than the lottery held in the additional lottery process of step L2 (see Figure 35) or the additional lottery process for the higher-level AT mode of step P2 (see Figure 39).

Figure 70 (A) shows the animation that appears after the start lever 5 is operated in normal AT mode. At this time, the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 are all spinning.

At this time, as shown in Figure 70 (A), a night background image of an old house corresponding to normal AT mode and an image of a standing kunoichi are displayed on the image display device 26.

In addition, the AT game count display area 1600 updates the number of games available in normal AT mode from 51 remaining games to 50 remaining games, and updates the number of games played from 29 games to 30 games. In addition, the bonus game count display area 1700 displays that the number of bonus games is 10 games.

The payout number display area 1800 displays the total number of medals paid out in modes advantageous to the player. Here, the payout number display area 1800 displays that the total number of medals paid out to the player is 600. The operation information display area 1400 displays three "!" character images that suggest/notify the player of a rare combination win.

Figure 70 (B) shows the animation that occurs when the left stop switch 9A detects the operation of the left stop button 9 in the state shown in Figure 70 (A) and the left reel 6 stops. At this time, the AT game count display area 1600, the added game count display area 1700, and the payout number display area 1800 remain unchanged from the display shown in Figure 70 (A). Note that the three "!" character images displayed in the operation information display area 1400 have been reduced to two.

Figure 70 (C) shows the animation that occurs when the middle stop switch 10A detects the operation of the middle stop button 10 in the state shown in Figure 70 (B), causing the middle reel 7 to stop. At this time, the AT game count display area 1600, the added game count display area 1700, and the payout number display area 1800 remain unchanged from the display shown in Figure 70 (B). Note that the two "!" character images displayed in the operation information display area 1400 have been reduced to one.

Figure 70 (D) shows the animation that occurs when the right stop switch 11A detects the operation of the right stop button 11 in the state of Figure 70 (C) and the right reel 8 stops. Here, the display in the number of added games display area 1700 remains the same as in Figure 70 (C). Meanwhile, the number of AT games display area 1600 has been updated to show the number of remaining games from 50 to 60, and the number of payout coins display area 1800 has been updated to show 603 coins.

Here, as shown in Figure 70 (D), the downward-sloping watermelon does not win, but the downward-sloping watermelon follow-up wins. Therefore, the results of the lottery performed in the additional lottery process of step L2 (see Figure 35) and the additional lottery process for the higher AT mode of step P2 (see Figure 39) are added.

On the other hand, if a downward-sloping watermelon is won, the result of the additional draw conducted after all the reels have stopped is added to the total. As a result, a more favorable draw is conducted than the results of the additional draw process in step L2 (see Figure 35) or the additional draw process for higher-level AT modes in step P2 (see Figure 39), so it is possible that more than 10 games may have been added. This improves the ability to intervene technically, as the number of games added may vary depending on the player's eye-pressing technique.

<Animation in normal AT mode in the second modified example>
71 shows an animation in the normal AT mode in the second modified example. Note that in FIG. 71, the explanation will be given on the assumption that the result of the winning combination in the normal AT mode is Seven Replay Sd.

In the second variant, if a downward-sloping seven-line replay or a middle-row seven-line replay is not won, a lottery is held with a predetermined probability (1/8 or 1/16) to determine whether to transition to specialized mode. On the other hand, if a downward-sloping seven-line replay or a middle-row seven-line replay is won, a lottery is held with a specific probability (for example, 1/2 or 1/4) that is higher than the predetermined probability to determine whether to transition to specialized mode.

Figure 71 (A) shows the animation that appears after the start lever 5 is operated in normal AT mode. At this time, the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 are all spinning.

At this time, as shown in Figure 71 (A), a nighttime background image of an old house and an image of a kunoichi in a stance are displayed on the image display device 26.

In addition, the AT game count display area 1600 updates the number of games remaining in normal AT mode from 51 to 50, and updates the number of games played from 29 to 30. The payout number display area 1800 also displays that the total number of medals paid out to the player is 600.

At this time, the image display device 26 displays an image suggesting that the right stop button 11, center stop button 10, and left stop button 9 should be operated in that order (specifically, an arrow image pointing from right to left), as well as a text image that reads, "Aim for the blue BB pattern 1002!".

Figure 71 (B) shows the animation that occurs when the right stop switch 11A detects the operation of the right stop button 11 in the state shown in Figure 71 (A) and the right reel 8 stops. At this time, the blue BB symbol 1002 is stopped on the bottom row of the right reel 8. Also, the AT game count display area 1600 and the payout number display area 1800 remain the same as in Figure 71 (A).

Figure 71 (C) shows the animation that occurs when the center stop switch 10A detects the operation of the center stop button 10 in the state shown in Figure 71 (B) and the center reel 7 stops. At this time, the blue BB symbol 1002 stops in the middle row of the center reel 7, and a downward-right seven-line replay is ready. Therefore, if the blue BB symbol 1002 stops in the top row of the left reel 6, a downward-right seven-line replay will be won, and a lottery will be held with a specific probability to determine whether or not to transition to a specialized mode. Additionally, the AT game count display area 1600 and payout number display area 1800 remain the same as in Figure 71 (B).

Figure 71 (D) shows the animation that occurs when the left stop switch 9A detects the operation of the left stop button 9 in the state of Figure 71 (C) and the left reel 6 stops. Here, since a downward-right seven-line replay has not been won, a lottery is held with a predetermined probability to determine whether or not to transition to specialized mode. Note that the AT game count display area 1600 and payout number display area 1800 remain the same as in Figure 71 (A).

If a downward-sloping seven-line replay is won, a lottery will be held to determine whether or not to transition to specialized mode, with a specific probability higher than a predetermined probability.

Specifically, in the second variant, the main CPU 200 performs the process of determining the number of coins to be placed in the specialized mode lottery process of step L3 (see Figure 35) and the specialized mode lottery process for the higher AT mode of step P3 (see Figure 39). For example, the number of coins to be placed is determined to be 4096 or 8192, each with a probability of 1/2. The determined number of coins to be placed is then temporarily stored.

Then, the main CPU 200 determines whether Seven Replay has won in the normal AT mode processing after all stops (see Figure 51) or the higher AT mode processing after all stops (see Figure 55). If it determines that Seven Replay has won, a process to determine the number of places is carried out. For example, the number of places is determined to be 16,384 or 32,768, each with a 50% probability. Then, using the determined number of places, a lottery is held to determine whether to transition to specialized mode.

On the other hand, if it is determined that Seven Replay has not won, a lottery is held using the temporarily stored number of positions (4096 or 8192) to determine whether to transition to specialized mode. This improves the ability to intervene technically, as the probability of transitioning to specialized mode can vary depending on the player's eye-pressing technique.

<Animation of point acquisition mode in the third modified example>
An animation of the point acquisition mode in the third modified example is shown in Fig. 72. Note that Fig. 72 will be explained on the assumption that the normal point acquisition mode is in effect, and the result of the combination determination is a three-choice bell, in which whether or not the top bell wins is determined by the stop button operated first among the left stop button 9, the center stop button 10, and the right stop button 11.

In the embodiment described above, the post-all-stop point acquisition lottery process in step U2 is performed after all of the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated. However, in the third variant, the post-all-stop point acquisition lottery process is performed after any one of the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is operated (after the first stop).

Figure 72 (A) shows the animation that appears after the start lever 5 is operated in normal point acquisition mode. At this time, the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 are all spinning.

At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100 has been updated from 6 games remaining to 5 games remaining, and the points display area 1200 shows that the player has currently earned 450 points. Additionally, the earned points display area 1300 shows that the player has earned 20 points, and the operation information display area 1400 shows the operation order of left, center, and right.

Figure 72 (B) shows the animation that occurs when the left stop switch 9A detects the operation of the left stop button 9 in the state shown in Figure 72 (A) and the left reel 6 stops, updating the image of a standing ninja to an image of a ninja swinging a sword.

At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100 and point display area 1200 remain unchanged from the display in Figure 72 (A). Meanwhile, the acquired points display area 1300 has been updated from 20 points to 100 points. Note that because the left stop switch 9A has detected operation of the left stop button 9, the operation information display area 1400 is hidden.

Figure 72 (C) shows the animation that occurs when the center stop switch 10A detects the operation of the center stop button 10 in the state shown in Figure 72 (B), causing the center reel 7 to stop. Furthermore, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and earned point display area 1300 remain the same as in Figure 72 (B).

Figure 72 (D) shows an animation that occurs when the right stop switch 11A detects the operation of the right stop button 11 in the state of Figure 72 (C) and the right reel 8 stops. Here, the remaining game count display area 1100 and the acquired points display area 1300 remain unchanged from the display in Figure 72 (C). Meanwhile, the point display area 1200 is updated from 450 points to 550 points. Note that the timing at which the point display area 1200 is updated may be the timing shown in Figure 72 (B) or Figure 72 (C).

On the other hand, although not shown, if the first stop button operated is different among the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11, and the top bell is not won, the acquired points display area 1300 will remain at 20 points, and the points display area 1200 will be updated from 450 points to 470 points. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load after the third stop according to the third variant.

<Animation of point acquisition mode in the fourth modified example>
An animation of the point acquisition mode in the fourth modified example is shown in Fig. 73. Note that Fig. 73 will be explained on the assumption that the normal point acquisition mode is in effect and the result of the combination is the push order bell Bg.

In the embodiment described above, the post-all-stop point acquisition lottery process of step U2 is performed after all of the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated. However, in the third variant, the post-all-stop point acquisition lottery process is performed after any two of the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, and right stop button 11 are operated (after the second stop).

Figure 73 (A) shows the animation that appears after the start lever 5 is operated in normal point acquisition mode. At this time, the left reel 6, center reel 7, and right reel 8 are all spinning.

At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100 has been updated from 6 games remaining to 5 games remaining, and the points display area 1200 shows that the player has currently earned 450 points. Additionally, the earned points display area 1300 shows that the player has earned 20 points, and the operation information display area 1400 shows the operation order of left, center, and right.

Figure 73 (B) shows the animation that occurs when the left stop switch 9A detects operation of the left stop button 9 in the state shown in Figure 73 (A) and the left reel 6 stops. At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100, point display area 1200, and earned point display area 1300 remain the same as they were in Figure 73 (A). Note that because the left stop switch 9A has detected operation of the left stop button 9, the display regarding the order in which to operate the left stop button 9 is hidden.

Figure 73 (C) shows the animation that occurs when the middle stop switch 10A detects the operation of the middle stop button 10 in the state of Figure 73 (B) and the middle reel 7 stops. At this time, the remaining game count display area 1100 and the point display area 1200 remain the same as they were in Figure 73 (B). Meanwhile, the acquired points display area 1300 is updated from 20 points to 100 points, and the image of a standing ninja is updated to an image of a ninja swinging a sword. Note that, because the middle stop switch 10A has detected the operation of the middle stop button 10, the display regarding the order in which to operate the middle stop button 10 is hidden in the operation information display area 1400.

Figure 73 (D) shows an animation that occurs when the right stop switch 11A detects operation of the right stop button 11 in the state of Figure 73 (C) and the right reel 8 stops. Here, the remaining game count display area 1100 and the acquired points display area 1300 remain unchanged from the display in Figure 73 (C). Meanwhile, the point display area 1200 is updated from 450 points to 550 points. Then, the right stop switch 11A detects operation of the right stop button 11, and as operation of all stop buttons has been detected, the operation information display area 1400 is hidden. Note that the timing for updating and displaying the point display area 1200 may also be the timing shown in Figure 73 (C).

On the other hand, although not shown, if the upper bell does not win, the acquired points display area 1300 will remain at 20 points, and the points display area 1200 will be updated from 450 points to 470 points. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load after the third stop according to the third variant.

In the fourth variant, the explanation was given assuming that the result of the role determination was the push order bell Bg, but it can also be applied to roles such as the three-choice bell mentioned above.

<Other Modifications>
In each of the above-described embodiments and variants, the left stop switch 9A, the middle stop switch 10A, and the right stop switch 11A are configured to perform a lottery to award points after the on-edge of the left stop button 9, the middle stop button 10, and the right stop button 11 is detected, but it is also possible to perform a lottery to award points after the off-edge of the left stop button 9, the middle stop button 10, and the right stop button 11 is detected.

In this way, in the present invention, when the start lever 5 is operated, the main CPU 200 performs a lottery process to earn points while the reels are spinning. Thereafter, the main CPU 200 performs a lottery process to earn points after all reels have stopped after the left stop button 9, center stop button 10, or right stop button 11 is operated. Here, in the lottery process to earn points after all reels have stopped, if the result of the role determination is push order bell Ba, points are determined by referring to the number of bells placed in the special A column, and if the result is push order bell Bg, points are determined by referring to the number of bells placed in the special B column. This makes it possible to provide a slot machine with an innovative approach to awarding points.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, if the result of the role determination is one of the first push order bell groups, it is possible to execute an effect in which an image of a standing ninja is displayed on the image display device 26. On the other hand, if the result of the role determination is one of the second push order bell groups, it is possible to execute an effect in which an image of a ninja taking a stance is displayed on the image display device 26. This makes it possible to provide a slot machine with an innovative approach to awarding points. It also makes it possible to create a variety of effects when awarding points.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, if the result of the role determination is Push Order Bell Ba and the operation order of the left stop button 9, middle stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is left-center-right, a bell will be awarded, and if the operation order is other, a follow Fa will be awarded. On the other hand, if the result of the role determination is Push Order Bell Bg and the operation order of the left stop button 9, middle stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is left-center-right, a bell will be awarded, and if the operation order is other, a follow Fb will be awarded. As a result, whether the result is Push Order Bell Ba or Push Order Bell Bg, if the operation order of the left stop button 9, middle stop button 10, and right stop button 11 is left-center-right, a bell will be awarded. Therefore, by adjusting the frequency of effects, expected value, etc. for each, the degree of freedom in design is improved.

Details of the means and other features described in the above gaming machine will be explained below.

<First Invention>
The first invention relates to a slot machine comprising: main control means (e.g., main control board 100) for controlling games; a start switch (e.g., start switch 5A) for detecting an operation to start the rotation of a plurality of reels; and a plurality of stop switches (e.g., left stop switch 9A, center stop switch 10A, right stop switch 11A) corresponding to the plurality of reels, respectively, for detecting an operation to stop the rotation of the reels; the main control means comprises role determination means (e.g., main CPU 200 for performing role determination processing) for determining a role; first determination means (e.g., main CPU 200 for performing point acquisition lottery processing when reels are rotating) for determining points to be awarded to a player by referring to first data (e.g., other columns of numbers assigned to a point acquisition lottery in a normal point acquisition mode) when the start switch detects an operation; The system is equipped with a second determination means (e.g., the main CPU 200 that performs the point acquisition lottery process after all the stop switches have stopped) that determines the points to be awarded to the player by referring to second data (e.g., the special A column or the special B column of the number of positions assigned to the point acquisition lottery in the normal point acquisition mode) when the stop switch detects an operation, and an awarding means (e.g., the main CPU 200 that performs a point rewrite process or a point copy process) that awards the points determined by the first determination means or the points determined by the second determination means according to the operation sequence of the stop switches, and is characterized in that the second determination means determines the points using different values when the result of the determination by the role determination means is a first role (e.g., any of the first push order bell group) and a second role different from the first role (e.g., any of the second push order bell group).

<Second Invention>
The second invention is a slot machine according to the first invention, further comprising a sub-control means (e.g., sub-control board 800) that controls the effects, and is capable of executing a first effect (e.g., an effect in which an image of a standing ninja is displayed on image display device 26) when the result of the determination by the role determination means is the first role, and is capable of executing a second effect different from the first effect (e.g., an effect in which an image of a ninja taking a stance is displayed on image display device 26) when the result of the determination by the role determination means is the second role.

<Third Invention>
A third invention is a slot machine according to the first or second invention, characterized in that the first role is capable of displaying a specific symbol combination (e.g., upper bell) when the order of operations detected by the stop switch is a specific order (e.g., left, center, right), and is capable of displaying a first symbol combination (e.g., Follow Fa) when the order of operations detected by the stop switch is a predetermined order different from the specific order (e.g., an order other than left, center, right), and the second role is capable of displaying the specific symbol combination when the order of operations detected by the stop switch is the specific order, and is capable of displaying a second symbol combination (e.g., Follow Fb) when the order is the predetermined order.

Note that the details shown in this embodiment are merely examples and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention.

1 Slot machine 1A Box section 1B Front door section 2 Medal insertion slot 2A Medal sensor 3 BET button 3A BET switch 4 MAXBET button 4A MAXBET switch 5 Start lever 5A Start switch 6 Left reel 7 Middle reel 8 Right reel 9 Left stop button 9A Left stop switch 10 Middle stop button 10A Middle stop switch 11 Right stop button 11A Right stop switch 12 Settlement button 12A Settlement switch 13 Storage display section 14 Payout display section 15 BET number display section 16 Replay display section 17 Start permission display section 18 Insertion permission display section 19 Advantageous zone display section 20 Hopper 21 Setting value change button 21A Setting value change switch 22A Keyhole switch 23 Setting value display section 24 Power button 24A Power switch 25 Lamp 26 Image display device 27 Speaker 28 Performance button 28A Performance switch 29 Light adjustment button 29A Light adjustment switch 30 Sound adjustment button 30A Sound adjustment switch 100 Main control board 200 Main CPU
300 Main ROM
400 Main RAM
401 Setting value storage area 402 Game status storage area 403 Condition device storage area 404 Left stop position storage area 405 Middle stop position storage area 406 Right stop position storage area 407 Winning information storage area 408 Mode storage area 409 Handicap consecutive flag storage area 410 Wait timer 411 Advantageous zone storage area 412 Advantageous zone game number counter 413 Advantageous zone number counter 414 Point counter 415 Winning point evacuation area 416 BB winning information storage area 417 ATBB winning information storage area 418 Specialized mode winning information storage area 419 AT mode winning information storage area 420 Instruction information storage area 421 Premonition game number counter 422 Point acquisition mode game number counter 423 Direct hit lottery mode game number counter 424 CZ mode game number counter 425 Game number counter for normal battle mode 426 Game number counter for BB mode 427 Game number counter for AT judge mode 428 Game number counter for AT mode 429 Game number counter for ATBB mode 430 Game number counter for AT battle mode 431 Game number counter for specialized mode 500 Clock signal generator 600 Divider 700 Random number generator 800 Sub-control board 810 First sub-control board 811 Sub-CPU
812 Secondary ROM
813 Secondary RAM
820 Second sub-control board 821 Sound and image CPU
822 Sound and Image ROM
823 Sound and Image RAM
1000 Black BAR symbol 1001 Red BB symbol 1002 Blue BB symbol 1003 White blank symbol 1004 Black blank symbol 1005 White BAR symbol 1006 Bell symbol 1007 Replay symbol 1008 Watermelon symbol 1009 Cherry symbol 1100 Remaining game number display area 1200 Points display area 1300 Earned points display area 1400 Operation information display area 1500 Warning image 1600 AT game number display area 1700 Additional game number display area 1800 Payout number display area

Claims (3)

a main control means for controlling games;
a start switch that detects an operation to start the rotation of multiple reels;
a plurality of stop switches corresponding to the plurality of reels, respectively, for detecting an operation to stop the rotation of the reels;
In a slot machine equipped with
The main control means
A combination determining means for determining a combination;
a first determination means for determining points to be awarded to a player by referring to first data when an operation of the start switch is detected;
a second determination means for determining points to be awarded to a player by referring to second data when the stop switch detects an operation;
an awarding means for awarding points determined by the first determination means or points determined by the second determination means according to the operation order of the stop switches;
Equipped with
The second determination means
A slot machine characterized in that the points are determined using different values when the result of the determination by the role determination means is a first role and when the result is a second role different from the first role. A sub-control means for controlling the performance;
Furthermore,
A slot machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that if the result of the judgment by the role judgment means is the first role, a first effect can be executed, and if the result is the second role, a second effect different from the first effect can be executed. The first role is:
When the operation sequence detected by the stop switch is a specific sequence, a specific symbol combination can be displayed, and when the operation sequence is a predetermined sequence different from the specific sequence, a first symbol combination can be displayed;
The second role is:
A slot machine as described in claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that when the order of operations detected by the stop switch is the specific order, the specific combination of symbols can be displayed, and when it is the predetermined order, a second combination of symbols can be displayed.