JP2016209341A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game by allowing a player to recognize that a special state and a specific state are a series of states.SOLUTION: When a second bonus shift display result is derived, a second bonus is shifted. When the second bonus is completed, no freezing is executed and 30 AT games are granted before shifting to RT3. When the RT3 is completed, freezing is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention also relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. First, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. When the start lever is operated in a state where a predetermined bet number is set, rotation of the reel is started, and rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. A winning is generated when a predetermined display result is derived when rotation of all reels is stopped. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the winning of the bonus, the player can obtain a profit that the game is shifted to a game state advantageous to the player such as a bonus from the next game. In the replay winning, a profit can be obtained that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  In order for winning of each combination including the bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). The combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective winning line, and the combination of symbols configuring the winning combination in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective winning line. The reel control is performed.

  In such a slot machine, when a special state such as a bonus is completed, there is a machine that shifts to a specific state such as RT in which replay is won with a high probability (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5425377

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the player recognizes that the special state and the specific state are separate states, even though the specific state is a state controlled in conjunction with the special state. As a result, the interest of the game could not be improved.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is a slot that can improve the interest of the game by allowing the player to recognize that the special state and the specific state are a series of states. Is to provide a machine.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
The special display result (second bonus transition display result: net 7-net 7-net 7 and black 7-white 7-net 7) is derived to control to a special state (second bonus) advantageous to the player. Special state control means (main control unit 41);
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state (RT3 as shown in FIG. 18) advantageous for the player after the special state is completed;
Delay control execution means capable of executing a delay control for delaying the progress of the game when the specific state ends (executes a freeze at a timing T2 in FIG. 18).

  According to such a configuration, since the delay control is executed when the specific state ends, the player can be recognized as a series of states from the start of the special state to the end of the specific state. Because it can, you can improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
A predetermined effect (character effect that displays the character 512 shown in FIG. 18) is executed in the special state, and at least a part of the predetermined effect is taken over and executed even in the specific state after the special state ends (first). (2) An effect execution means for executing the character effect that was executed during the bonus is also executed at RT3.

  According to such a configuration, from the viewpoint of a predetermined performance, the player can be recognized as a series of states from the start of the special state to the end of the specific state, thereby improving the interest of the game be able to.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
A granting unit (main control unit 41) for granting game value (medals, credits) according to the progress of the game;
Added game value storage means (RAM 91c) for storing the amount of game value given since the start of the special state;
In the special state, the specific information (the medal grant number 514) that can specify the amount of game value stored in the assigned game value storage means is displayed in the special state, and the special state is over after the special state is finished. And a display means for displaying the specific information in succession (displaying the medal grant number 514 displayed during the second bonus also at RT3).

  According to such a configuration, from the viewpoint of displaying the specific information, the player can be recognized as a series of states from the start of the special state to the end of the specific state. Can be improved.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
The delay control execution means does not execute the delay control when the special state ends (does not execute freeze at timing T1 in FIG. 18).

  According to such a configuration, from the viewpoint of execution of the delay control, the player can be recognized as a series of states from the start of the special state to the end of the specific state. Can be improved.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
It further comprises an owned game value storage means (credit) for storing the player-owned game value,
The delay control execution means controls the return of the game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the owned game value storage means as the delay control (explained in (1) of the [Freeze] in the modification) Automatic settlement process).

  According to such a configuration, since the control for returning the game value stored in the possessed game value storage means is executed after the end of the specific state, the specific state ends after the special state is started. Since it is possible to make the player recognize that the above is a series of states, the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
The delay control is a control that is ended by a predetermined operation of a store clerk (as described in (2) of [Freeze] in the modified example, the delay control executes a special freeze that is ended by an operation to the reset switch 23. The first control to perform, or the freeze for a predetermined time (10 seconds) is executed, and the second control to control the stop state after the freeze ends, the freeze state is not executed without executing the freeze for the predetermined time (10 seconds). Execute any one of the third controls to be controlled).

  According to such a configuration, since the delay control that is executed until the end operation is accepted is executed after the end of the specific state, the series of states is from the start of the special state to the end of the specific state. Can be recognized by the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
A pre-determining unit that determines whether or not derivation of the special display result is permitted (whether BB2 or BB4 is won);
The specific state control means determines the specific state when any of a plurality of types of conditions including a predetermined condition that is satisfied when the prior determination means determines that the special display result is allowed to be derived is satisfied. End the state (by winning the bonus at RT3 after the end of the second bonus, the RT3 ends by moving into the inside)
The delay control execution means does not execute the delay control when the specific condition ends when the predetermined condition is satisfied (even if the RT3 is ended by winning a bonus in RT3 after the second bonus ends, Freeze is not performed).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted during the specific state, the specific state is ended, but the delay control is not executed, so that the game rhythm is not destroyed. Can be.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of bonus combination, the symbol combination of a bonus combination, and a bonus combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating a game state and transition of RT. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state and RT. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating a 2nd bonus and RT3.

[Configuration of slot machine 1]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted therethrough. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that are arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area. (Hereinafter also referred to as the left reel, middle reel, and right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the like that are operated when stopping the rotation are provided. Data that can specify the player's gaming value (the number of medals) related to the credit is stored in the RAM 41c.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in. Hereinafter, the start switch operation (that is, the operation of rotating the three reels) in a state where the betting number is set appropriately is referred to as a lever-on operation.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting a medal into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. As symbols to be derived and displayed (display results), those that can be selected include symbols that are displayed on the LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and symbols that are four frames ahead, A total of 5 symbols.

  When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. Inside the housing 1, a reel unit 2, a hopper unit 34, a power supply box 100, and the like are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R for rotating the reels and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R for detecting a reference position, corresponding to each of the reels 2L to 2R. The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a that stores inserted medals, a hopper motor 34b that pays out stored medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c that detects payout medals, and the like. On the front of the power supply box 100, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error. In the setting change state, a winning probability (payout rate) of internal lottery Is provided with a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value (for example, 1 to 6, 6 has the highest payout rate), and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. ing.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a set value display 24 that displays the set value while the set value is being changed or checked, and the flow path of the inserted medal is on either the hopper tank 34a side or the medal payout exit 9 side. A medal selector 29 having a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selective switching and an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side is provided.

  In addition, a control board is provided inside the housing 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 to FIG. 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column of FIGS. 5 to 7 shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In the gaming state column of FIGS. 5 and 7, the gaming state column shows a gaming state to be transferred upon winning. The related information column in FIG. 5 shows bonus related information. The bonus end condition column in FIG. 5 shows a condition for the transferred bonus to end. Hereinafter, the big bonus may be indicated as BB, and the regular bonus may be indicated as RB. For example, BB2 is awarded when the combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on the winning line, and when BB2 is won, it is controlled to 2 inside, and the BB2 end condition is 316 or more This is a condition that is established when the medal is paid out. In some cases, big bonuses and regular bonuses are simply referred to as bonuses or special roles.

  In the symbol combination column aligned with the invalid line in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, a symbol combination that stops on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line and is easy for the player to recognize. Combinations are shown. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, for the bevel that goes up to the right in FIG. 6, the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid line is “Bell-Bell-Replay” or “Bell-Bell-Plum”, and 10 medals are paid out when winning.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. For the transition, left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 will be elected, reels other than the right-down bells or middle bells will be the first stop, and will be elected If the upper bell is missed, it is the outcome that matches the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2-4, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, it is controlled to one of the normal gaming state, 1 inside, 2 inside, RB, BB (RB), and further controlled to any of RT0 to 4 in the normal gaming state. Is done. The RAM 41c is allocated with an area for storing a game state flag for specifying the game state and an area for storing an RT flag for specifying the RT type. The gaming state flag is 4-bit data, and, for example, 0000 indicates a normal gaming state. In the RAM 41c, an area capable of storing the number of remaining RT games is allocated for one byte together with the storage area of the RT flag, and the number of remaining games until the RT ends is stored. In the case of RT0, 3, and 4 that do not end when the number of games is exhausted, 0 is set as the RT remaining game number.

  As shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the value of the gaming state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that the normal gaming state is RT0. As shown in FIG. 9, for example, when normal RT0 wins a promotion replay in normal RT1 (when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 wins and a stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins) The normal / RT1 and normal / RT2 transitions when the prescribed number of games is completed. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and 0 indicating that there is no limit on the number of games as the RT remaining game number. Is set. Regardless of the number of games after the transition to normal / RT0, the normal / RT0 shifts to the normal / RT1 by winning the fall replay or stopping the transition, or to the normal / RT2 by winning the special replay It ends when the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or inside 2 inside.

  Normal / RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at normal / RT0, normal / RT2, normal / RT3, normal / RT4, or when a fall replay wins at normal / RT0. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0001 indicating RT1, and 1000 is set as the RT remaining game number. The normal RT1 is such that the number of remaining RT games is subtracted for each game, and the normal number of RT remaining games is reduced to 0 by digesting the specified number of games (1000G in this embodiment).・ It will end when it shifts to RT0, or when the special role is elected and shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside. Normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4 are as shown in FIGS.

  The inside 1 shifts when BB1, BB3, RB1, and RB2 among the special roles are won in the normal gaming state. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0001 indicating 1 in the inside, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and the number of games is also updated to 0 as the number of remaining RT games. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, the inside 1 finishes when the special role that triggered the transition to the inside 1 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  The inside 2 shifts when BB2 and BB4 among the special roles are won in the normal gaming state. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0010 indicating 2 inside, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and the number of games is also updated to 0 as the number of remaining RT games. Then, inside 2 ends regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside 2 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins in 1 inside. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0100 indicating RB, the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0. Then, the RB is ended by digesting 6 games or winning 6 times (see FIG. 5).

  BB (RB) shifts when BB wins inside. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 1100 indicating BB (RB), the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number (316), regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB).

  Among the normal gaming state, 1, 2, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB (RB) are the most advantageous gaming states with the highest medal payout rate per game. RT0, RT2, RT4, RT0-4 in the normal gaming state have a high probability that the re-gamer wins and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1, 4, RT1 4 can be said to be a more advantageous state for the player. RT0, 2, and 3 in the normal gaming state both have a higher medal payout rate per game than RT1 and 4, but RT3 wins SP replay that triggers the AT lottery. In this respect, it can be said that the player is more advantageous than RT0 and RT2. Further, while there may be a direct transition from RT2 to RT3, there is no direct transition from RT0 to RT3, and in this respect RT2 can be said to be a more advantageous state for the player than RT0.

  RT1 and 4 in the normal gaming state have a low probability of winning a re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is lower than RT0, 2 and 3, compared to RT0, 2 and 3 This is a disadvantage for the player.

  Hereinafter, BB1, BB3, RB1, and RB2 are collectively referred to as a first bonus. BB2 and BB4 are collectively referred to as a second bonus. When the first bonus ends, the process proceeds to RT4. When the second bonus is over, 30 AT games are added and the process proceeds to RT3.

  FIGS. 11-14 is a figure which shows the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every gaming state. In the lottery target role column, the name is shown, and in the gaming state column, for each type such as RT, the lottery target role is indicated as a lottery target, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle The number of judgment values related to is shown. For example, BB1 is a lottery target combination to be won at 5/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT4. FIG. 15 shows combinations of the combinations constituting the simultaneous winning combination shown in FIGS. For example, the weak watermelon is an upper watermelon + a right-down watermelon.

  16 and 17 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery object, the reel control is performed so that the winning symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to the right stops on the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. For example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transitional outcome is derived. Is done.

  In the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

  The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed. When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not winning is allowed (internal lottery) by random lottery is performed (see FIGS. 11 to 15 and the like). When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of reel rotation in the previous game, after the reels 2L to 2R start to rotate, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 16 and 17).

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like). . When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a winning, and the gaming state is shifted according to the symbol combination on the winning line (see FIG. 9, FIG. 10, etc.). Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[About AT]
The main control unit 41 performs, for example, an AT lottery process for lottering whether to control to an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) when a predetermined AT lottery opportunity is established. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery opportunity is an opportunity established when a predetermined AT lottery target role is won. The AT lottery target roles are weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, and SP replay.

  When it is determined that the AT is controlled and the AT is won, the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT notification effect for notifying the player of the AT winning, and then the main control unit 41 performs an AT control process for controlling the AT. . The AT lottery process is a process of determining whether or not to give the number of AT games and, if so, the number of AT games. In the AT control process, the AT is controlled according to the number of AT games assigned. . The main control unit 41 transmits an AT game number command indicating the number of AT games (including 0) determined to be given to the sub-control unit 91 after the AT lottery process ends, and the sub-control unit 91 Can specify the number of AT games determined to be given by receiving and analyzing the AT game number command. In the AT notification process, the number of AT games to be awarded when the AT is won or when the AT is won is notified.

  During AT, the sub-control unit 91 receives a symbol combination advantageous to the player at the time of receiving a command transmitted when, for example, a predetermined lottery role shown in FIGS. A navigation effect capable of specifying an advantageous operation procedure (push order: see advantageous operation procedure 513 in FIG. 18) for stopping on the LN is executed. For this reason, a player becomes advantageous by being controlled by AT. Advantageous symbol combinations include, for example, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-16 win promotion replay, replay GR21-25 win special replay, replay GR31-36 win win, SP replay, left bell 1 ~ Right-lower bell or middle bell when right bell 4 is won.

  Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first stop of the left, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first stop of the middle, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. This is called right first stop.

[About commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on commands from the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 transmits a gaming state command to the sub control unit 91 at the end of the game. The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining RT games. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the gaming state and the type of RT by analyzing the gaming state command. For example, when the second bonus transition display result is derived, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a gaming state command that can specify that the gaming state of the next game is the second bonus. The second bonus transition display result is a display result that triggers the transition to the second bonus, and in this embodiment, refers to net 7-net 7-net 7 and black 7-white 7-net 7 (FIG. 5). FIG. 9). The sub-control unit 91 specifies that the second bonus is controlled by analyzing the gaming state command.

  The main control unit 41 transmits a winning determination command after all reels have stopped and the winning determination has been made. The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals awarded when winning. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the payout number of medals at the time of winning by analyzing the winning determination command.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 can identify the number of medals awarded at the time of winning by analyzing the winning determination command during the second bonus and during RT3 after the end of the second bonus. The sub-control unit 91 stores the medal grant number data that can specify the specified medal grant number in the RAM 91c during the second bonus and during RT3 after the end of the second bonus. The sub-control unit 91 adds the number of medals specified from the medal given number data in the RAM 91c every time a medal is given during the second bonus and during RT3 after the end of the second bonus. The medal grant number data is updated so as to increase by the same amount. When RT3 ends, the medal grant number data stored in the RAM 91c is deleted.

  Under the control of the sub-control unit 91, the display control circuit 92 displays the medal grant number 514 (see (A) to (F) in FIG. 18B) specified by the medal grant number data in the RAM 91c as a liquid crystal. The image is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the upper left corner) of the display area of the display 51. When the medal grant number data in the RAM 91c is updated, the sub control unit 91 updates and displays the medal grant number specified from the updated medal grant number data. That is, the medal awarded number 514 is the accumulated (total) number of medals awarded during the second bonus and during RT3 after the end of the second bonus. Thus, by displaying the medal awarded number 514, the player can directly recognize the total number of medals awarded during the second bonus and during RT3 after the end of the second bonus. The interest of the game can be improved.

  The main control unit transmits a freeze command to the sub-control unit 91 when it is determined to control to freeze as described in FIG. Freezing is a state in which an operation to advance a game is not accepted (or delayed). The operations for advancing the normal game are bet operations, lever-on operations, and reel stop operations. The bet operation refers to an operation on the MAXBET switch 6. In other words, during the freeze, the game does not proceed even if any operation is performed by the player (for example, the bet number is not set even if the bet operation is performed, and the reel is stopped even if the start switch 7 is operated). The reel is not rotated.)

  The freeze command is a command that can specify the timing at which the freeze starts and the execution time of the freeze. By analyzing the freeze command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the timing at which the freeze is started and the execution time of the freeze.

[Timing chart when controlled by 2nd bonus]
A timing chart when the second bonus (see FIG. 9) is controlled will be described with reference to FIG. 18A mainly shows a state (second bonus or RT3), and FIG. 18B shows an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG.

  By deriving the second bonus transition display result, the second bonus starts at the timing T0. As shown in (a), when the second bonus is started, a start effect for notifying that the second bonus has started is executed. The start effect is an effect of displaying the characters 510 “Big Bonus Start!” On the liquid crystal display 51. The screen (a) is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the screen (a) is displayed for a predetermined time, an effect during bonus is executed.

  The bonus medium effect is an effect of displaying the character 512 as shown in FIG. The bonus effect is continuously executed during the second bonus and during RT3 after the second bonus ends. In addition to the bonus medium effect (character 512 display), a medal awarded number 514 is displayed. In the example of (a), since it is the first game of the second bonus and no medal is given, the characters “0 GET” are displayed.

  The screen of (c) is a screen in a game when three games have been consumed since the second bonus was started. The character effect is also executed on the screen of (c) (character 512 is displayed). Also, on the screen of (c), a medal grant number 514 that can specify that a total of 15 medals have been awarded since the second bonus is controlled is displayed.

  It is assumed that a bonus end condition for ending the second bonus is satisfied at timing T1. As shown in the bonus end condition column of FIG. 5, the bonus end condition is a condition that is satisfied when a total of 316 or more medals are awarded after the second bonus is started. On the effect screen at the timing T1, as shown in (d), a character 512 is displayed and a medal awarded number 514 that can specify that 316 medals have been awarded is displayed.

  From the next game after the second bonus is over, the game proceeds to RT3 with 30 AT games added (see FIG. 9). Here, the sub-control unit 91 takes over all the character effect effect modes executed during the second bonus, and executes the character effect even at RT3 after the second bonus is ended. In other words, the sub-control unit 91 executes the same effect as the character effect executed during the second bonus also at RT3 after the second bonus ends.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 displays the medal grant number 514 that can specify the medal grant number data in the RAM 91c in the second bonus, and takes over the medal grant number 514 even during RT3 after the second bonus ends. Is displayed. In the example of FIG. 18B, in the game in which the second bonus has ended, as shown in FIG. 18D, the letters “316 GET” are displayed as the medal awarded number 514, as shown in FIG. Even when the game shifts to RT3, which is the next game after the game for which the second bonus has ended, the letters “316 GET” are displayed as the medal awarded number 514.

  The screen of (F) is a screen in a game when 3 games are digested after RT3 is started. As shown in (f), in RT3, since the AT is also controlled, a navigation effect for displaying the advantageous operation procedure 513 is executed. The advantageous operation procedure 513 shown in (F) is a procedure of middle first stop, second left stop, and third right stop.

  Since the navigation effect is not executed after the 30 AT games have been digested, it is controlled to RT1 when the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 are won. This is because when the navigation effect is not executed, the player usually performs the first left stop operation, and when the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, the player moves out by the left first stop operation. This is because the eyes are derived.

  At timing T2, RT3 ends and freeze is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Here, the timing T2 is a timing at which a transition point for shifting to RT1 is derived.

  The end effect is executed during the freeze execution period. The end effect is an effect of displaying the characters 516 “Big Bonus End!” On the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. The screen of (ki) is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). It is preferable that at least a part of the period for displaying the screen of (g) overlaps with the period during which the freeze is executed. In other words, the (ki) screen may be displayed before the freeze is started, and in this case, the display may be ended during the freeze execution, and after the freeze ends. The display may be terminated. In addition, the (ki) screen may be displayed during the freeze execution. In this case, the display may be ended during the freeze execution. You may make it complete | finish.

  Also, as shown at the timing T1, the freeze is not executed at the timing T1 (timing to switch from the second bonus to RT3). Further, when a bonus is won during RT3 after the end of the second bonus, RT3 is ended and the inside corresponding to the selected bonus is transferred (see FIG. 9). Freezing is not executed even when RT3 ends by winning a bonus in the middle of RT3.

  When the second bonus ends, there are cases where the number of AT games remains M (M is a natural number). For example, when the second bonus (BB2 or BB4) is won during the AT, and the transferred second bonus ends. As described above, when the number of AT games remains when the second bonus ends, RT3 is controlled as M + 30 games as AT.

[Main effects obtained by this embodiment]
Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described.

  (1) In this embodiment, when the second bonus transition display result (net 7-net 7-net 7 and black 7-white 7-net 7) is derived, control is made to the second bonus at timing T0 in FIG. Is done. Furthermore, freezing is executed at the end of RT3. Therefore, the player can be recognized as a series of states from the start of the second bonus to the end of RT3, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) During the second bonus, a character effect for displaying the character 512 is executed, and as shown in FIGS. 18D and 18E, the character effect is also taken over at RT3 after the end of the second bonus. Run with. Therefore, from the viewpoint of character production, the player can be recognized as a series of states from the start of the second bonus until the end of RT3, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) The RAM 91c stores medal grant number data that can specify the medal grant number 514 after the second bonus is started. As shown in FIGS. 18D and 18E, the display control circuit 92 displays the medal grant number 514 specified from the medal grant number data in the second bonus, and RT3 after the second bonus ends. Also, the number of medals awarded 514 is taken over and displayed. Therefore, from the viewpoint of displaying the number of awarded medals 514, the player can be recognized as a series of states from the start of the second bonus until the end of RT3, so that the interest of the game can be improved. .

  (4) As shown at timing T1 in FIG. 18, the freeze is not executed even when the second bonus ends, and the freeze is executed when the RT after the end of the second bonus ends. Therefore, from the viewpoint of execution of the freeze, the player can be recognized as a series of states from the start of the second bonus until the end of RT3, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) When a bonus is won during RT3 after the end of the second bonus, RT3 is ended and the inside corresponding to the selected bonus is transferred (see FIG. 9). Therefore, even if the second bonus is ended, it is possible to shift to the bonus again, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the freeze is not executed even when RT3 is ended by winning a bonus in the middle of RT3. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to recognize that there is a series of states from the start of the second bonus to the end of RT3, while preventing the game flow (rhythm) from being disrupted.

  (6) When RT3 ends, as shown in FIG. 18 (ki), the end effect is executed. Here, the end effect is not an effect of notifying that RT3 has ended, but an effect of notifying that the bonus has ended. Therefore, by executing the end effect, the player can be made aware that the second bonus has ended, and the player is told that there is a series of states from the start of the second bonus to the end of RT3. Can be recognized.

  The end effect is executed together with the freeze. When the freeze is executed, the game does not proceed regardless of the player's operation, so that attention can be drawn to the effect screen ((ki) screen) of the end effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the contents of the effect of the end effect (the bonus has ended), and recognize that the player has a series of states from the start of the second bonus until the end of RT3. Can be made.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 9, the second bonus is a bonus for executing a process for causing the player to recognize that it is in a series of states with RT3, while the first bonus is such a process being executed. Instead, after the end of the first bonus, the bonus is transferred to RT4. Here, “the process for allowing the player to recognize that the state is in a series of states with RT3” means the process in which the freeze is executed in T2, the process of taking over the character effect and the number of medals awarded 514 (FIG. 18D, (O )) Etc. In this way, the game characteristics can be made different between the first bonus and the second bonus, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) While the navigation effect is not executed during the second bonus, the navigation effect is executed at RT3, and the effect mode is different between the second bonus and RT3. However, the second bonus is in an advantageous state for the player, and even if the navigation effect is executed at RT3 after the end of the second bonus, the navigation effect is controlled by the AT during the second bonus. Recognize that there is. Therefore, while the navigation effect is executed during the second bonus, the player does not recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a different state even if the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, and the second bonus And RT3 can be recognized by the player as a series of states.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the present embodiment described above and the technical items described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

[About Freeze]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that freezing is executed when RT3 ends. Automatic settlement processing may be executed during the freeze. Here, in the automatic settlement process, the main control unit 41 settles medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets (returns medals used for setting credits and the number of bets). ) Processing. When the automatic checkout process ends, the freeze is also released. As described above, when RT3 is finished, the automatic settlement process is executed, so that the player can recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states.

  Further, it is preferable not to execute the automatic checkout process when the second bonus ends (timing T1). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states from the viewpoint of execution of the automatic settlement process, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, it is preferable that the automatic settlement process is executed also when a bonus different from the second bonus (that is, the first bonus) is finished. According to such a configuration, the automatic settlement process is executed at the end of the first bonus. On the other hand, when the second bonus is finished, the automatic settlement process is not executed, and is executed when RT3 after the second bonus is finished. Therefore, when RT3 ends, the player can be made to recognize that the bonus has ended as when the first bonus ends, and as a result, the player can recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states. Can be recognized.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that freezing is performed for a predetermined time (10 seconds) when RT3 is finished. When RT3 ends, one of the first to third controls may be executed.

  The first control is a control for executing a special freeze after RT3 ends. Here, the special freeze is a freeze that does not end after elapse of a predetermined time like the freeze described in the present embodiment, and is a freeze that ends by a predetermined operation of a store clerk. The predetermined operation is, for example, an operation on the reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4). Since the reset switch 23 is installed inside the front door 1b, a key (not shown) for opening the front door 1b is required to operate the reset switch 23. This key is held by a store clerk or the like of the game store, and is not held by the player. Therefore, the reset switch 23 is substantially a switch that can be operated by a store clerk and that cannot be operated by a player. The special freeze may be a freeze that automatically ends after a long time (for example, 10 hours).

  The second control is a control in which a freeze for a predetermined time (10 seconds) is executed when the RT3 is finished, and a transition to the stop state is made when the freeze is finished. Here, the stop state is a state in which the progress of the game is disabled until the reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) is operated, and the progress of the game is possible when the reset switch 23 is operated. (That is, the stop state is released). When controlled to the stop state, for example, a message “Please call a clerk” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A player who visually recognizes the message operates a call switch (not shown) for calling a store clerk. The store clerk who recognizes that the call switch has been operated opens the front door 1a and operates the reset switch 23. By this operation, the stop state is released, and the game can proceed.

  The third control is a control for shifting to the stop state without executing the freeze when RT3 ends.

  In this way, regardless of which of the first to third controls is executed, after the RT3 ends, the special state is controlled. Here, the special state is a state in which the game is not progressed, and is ended by a predetermined operation of the store clerk (the progress of the game can be performed). In the first control, the special state is a state in which special freeze is executed. In the second control, the special state is a state including a freeze that is executed for a predetermined time (10 seconds) and a stop state that is shifted to after the freeze ends. In the third control, the special state does not include a freeze executed for a predetermined time (10 seconds) but includes a stop state.

  Thus, when RT3 is finished, the player can be made to recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states by being controlled to the special state.

  Moreover, it is preferable not to execute the control to the special state when the second bonus ends (timing T1). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states from the viewpoint of executing control to the stop state, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  Further, the control to the special state is preferably executed even when a bonus different from the second bonus (that is, the first bonus) ends. According to such a configuration, the control to the special state is executed at the end of the first bonus. On the other hand, when the second bonus is finished, the control to the special state is not executed, and is executed when RT3 after the second bonus is finished. Therefore, when RT3 after the end of the second bonus ends, the player can be made to recognize that the bonus has ended as when the first bonus ends, and as a result, the second bonus and RT3 are a series of The player can be recognized as being in a state.

  (3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that freezing is executed when RT3 ends. The freeze may be executed when the second bonus is started. It is preferable that at least a part of the execution period of the freeze at the start of the second bonus overlap with the execution period of the start effect (effect that displays the characters “Big Bonus Start!”). According to such a configuration, since the game is not progressed when the start effect is being executed, the player's attention can be attracted to the start effect, and it is clear that the player has started the second bonus. Can be recognized. Also, at the end of RT3 after the end of the second bonus, an end effect that can specify that the second bonus has ended is executed together with the freeze. Therefore, since the second bonus is started with the execution of the start effect and the freeze for informing the start of the second bonus, and RT3 is ended with the execution of the end effect and the freeze for informing that the second bonus is ended, It is possible to make the player recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states.

  (4) In the period when the freeze according to the present embodiment is executed, it has been described that even if an operation (such as a lever-on operation) for advancing the game is performed, the reel is kept stopped and the reel does not rotate. However, during the freeze, the reel may operate in a different manner than when it is not controlled to freeze. For example, the reel may vibrate during freezing.

  (5) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the freeze is performed at the timing T <b> 2 when the transition outcome is derived. However, the timing at which the freeze is performed is not limited to T2, and may be other timing as long as it is in the vicinity of T2. The timing at which the freeze is performed may be, for example, the third stop timing for deriving the transition outcome.

[About status]
(1) In the present embodiment, the RT3 end condition after the end of the second bonus has been described as a condition that is satisfied when a transition outcome is derived. Specifically, when the second bonus ends, 30 AT games are added. Since the navigation effect is not executed when the middle bell or the right bell is won after the number of AT games of the 30 games is exhausted, the transition outcome is derived, RT3 is terminated, and the routine proceeds to RT1. That is, it has been described that RT3 at the end of the second bonus is substantially 30 games.

  However, the termination condition of RT3 may be another condition. For example, when the second bonus ends, 30 AT games are added and the number of games controlled by RT3 is defined as the same number of games (30 games). Thereby, the termination condition of RT3 may be a condition that is established by digesting 30 games. That is, ART (AT + RT3) is controlled for 30 games, and the ART (both AT and RT3) may be forcibly terminated when the 30 games are consumed.

  (2) Further, the display result that satisfies the RT3 termination condition is not limited to the transition output described in the present embodiment, and may be another output (display result). For example, the display result that establishes the termination condition of RT3 may be a display result that wins a predetermined small combination with payout. Furthermore, the display result may be a special display result of a small combination with a large number of medals to be paid out among the combinations won at the same time.

  In the case of such a configuration, for example, when the second bonus ends, the number of AT games is added by 30 games and the process proceeds to RT3. In a game after 30 games have been digested since the transition to RT3, when a role for deriving a special display result is won, an operation procedure for deriving the special display result is notified. Accordingly, when the operation is performed in accordance with the notified operation procedure, the display result is derived and RT3 is terminated.

  (3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that there are two bonus states (a first bonus and a second bonus) (see FIG. 9). However, the number of bonus states may be three or more, or may be one. When the number of bonus states is 1, the bonus preferably corresponds to the second bonus of the present embodiment.

  (4) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the special state is the second bonus and the specific state is RT3. However, at least one of the special state and the specific state may be any state as long as it is advantageous for the player. Further, the special state may be a state other than the bonus, and the specific state may be a state other than RT3.

  For example, at least one of the special state and the specific state includes a challenge bonus (a state where all small roles are elected), a concentration state of small roles, a state where the probability of winning a small role is higher than normal, an AT, an advantageous RT (The state where the replay is won with a high probability), the state where the probability that the privilege is granted is improved, and the like may be used.

  Here, the privilege may be the number of AT games, Navistock (1 Navistock = 50 games AT game), medal, or the like. The value is not limited to this, and may be a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game. For example, information that informs whether or not it is in the so-called AT latency that has been acquired non-AT but has already acquired the number of AT games and has been determined to be controlled by AT, or notification When this is done, information that is executed so as to actually become an AT latent state with a predetermined reliability (that is, latent suggestion information that suggests an AT latent state) may be notified. Moreover, you may alert | report a setting value as a privilege.

  In addition, as a privilege, execution of privilege production (special character appearance, etc.), execution of set value suggestion production to suggest a set value that has been set, in a game shop where gaming machines are installed by collecting a certain number Points may be exchanged for a defined service, a two-dimensional code capable of downloading privilege video and privilege information on a predetermined website may be displayed.

  (5) In the present embodiment, it has been described that RT3 starts when the special state (second bonus) ends (at the timing when the special state ends). However, after the end of the second bonus and before the start of RT3, the control may be performed in a predetermined state different from both the second bonus and RT3. According to such a configuration, the transition is made in the order of special state → predetermined state → specific state. Further, the order of the advantages in each state may be any order. For example, the advantage may be in the order of special state <predetermined state <specific state. According to such a configuration, the advantage can be improved in stages as the game progresses, so that the interest of the game can be improved. The advantage may be in the order of a predetermined state <special state <specific state. According to such a configuration, the advantage decreases when the special state is ended and the predetermined state is started, but when the predetermined state is ended and the specific state is started, the advantage is reduced to the special state. Therefore, the undulation of the advantage can be provided, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the special state (second bonus) is described as being more advantageous than the specific state (RT3). However, the specific state may be more advantageous than the special state. Here, “high advantage” means a high probability that the above-mentioned privilege is given. When AT lottery is executed in both the special state and the specific state, “high advantage” may be “high expectation of the number of AT games”. Here, the degree of expectation of the number of AT games is a value indicating the high degree of expectation that the player has regarding the provision of the number of AT games, and the possibility (ratio or probability) of winning the number of AT games. It is a concept that includes both the height and the amount (largeness) of the number of AT games given. As a modified example, the expected value of the number of AT games may be a concept that includes either the winning probability of the number of AT games or the number of granted AT games.

  According to such a configuration, after the special state is completed, it is possible to shift to a specific state that is more advantageous than the special state, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Here, the high degree of advantage means that a privilege is given or that the probability that the privilege is given is controlled to be high.

  (7) The trigger for shifting to the special state as the second bonus has been described as the trigger that is established when the second bonus shift display result is derived. However, the trigger for shifting to the special state is not limited to the derivation of the specific display result, but may be another trigger. For example, another opportunity may be an opportunity established by digesting a predetermined number of games, or may be an opportunity established by winning a specific combination.

  (8) In this embodiment, RT3 demonstrated that the production which inherited all the production | generation aspects of the character production (production which displays the character 512) performed during the 2nd bonus was performed. In other words, it has been described that the same effect is executed during the second bonus and RT3. However, in RT3, an effect that inherits a part of the effect mode of the effect that was executed during the second bonus may be executed. Here, “taking over a part of the effect mode of the effect” means that the effect of the same effect mode as the part of the effect mode of the effect performed during the second bonus is also executed in RT3. . Moreover, it is preferable to take over a part of the production mode to the extent that the player does not notice the difference in the production mode of the production between the second bonus and RT3.

  For example, during the second bonus, an effect of displaying the character 512 and the character X (not shown) is executed, and during the RT3, the character 512 is displayed but the character X is displayed by taking over only the display of the character 512. Do not perform the production.

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states, but can increase the variation of the production, so that the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

  (9) The winning combination that can be won may be the same or substantially the same for the second bonus and RT3. Here, “substantially the same” means a winning combination that can be won by the second bonus and RT3 to the extent that the player does not realize that the second bonus and RT3 are different from the viewpoint of the winning combination. Means different.

  Also, if the winning combination that can be won is the same for the second bonus and RT3, the winning probability of at least one of the winning combinations is made different for the second bonus and RT3, and the other winning combinations The winning probability of the combination may be the same. According to such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states from the viewpoint of the winning combination.

  When the winning combinations that can be won are substantially the same for the second bonus and RT3, the winning probabilities of all the winning combinations may be the same for the second bonus and RT3. Further, at least one winning probability of a plurality of winning combinations may be made different between the second bonus and RT3, and the other winning combinations may be the same. Even with such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series from the viewpoint of the winning combination.

  (10) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the termination conditions of the first bonus and the second bonus are conditions that are satisfied when a prescribed number (316 or more) medals are awarded. However, the end condition of at least one of the first bonus and the second bonus may be another condition. The other conditions may be, for example, conditions established by digesting a predetermined number of games. Further, the other condition may be a condition that is established when a specific combination wins or wins.

[Others]
(1) In the present embodiment, the example in which the main control unit executes the determination and control (including control to the normal state or the AT high probability state) regarding the AT as a period advantageous to the player has been described. However, the determination and control regarding AT as an advantageous period may be executed by the sub-control unit. As an example executed by the sub-control unit, for example, the AT control lottery and the advantage lottery are performed by the sub-control unit, and an AT flag for controlling to the AT is set based on the result, and the internal lottery during the AT flag setting When the navigation effect is executed according to the result, the navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure according to the result of the internal lottery may be executed. In addition, when the sub-control unit executes determination and control related to AT as an advantageous period, notification means (for example, effect effect LED corresponding to each reel, etc.) that can notify that AT is in progress The light emitting means) may be controlled by the sub-control unit itself.

  (2) Although the operation procedure of the present embodiment mainly means “push order”, the operation procedure may be a concept including “operation timing” and “push order”. Further, the operation procedure may mean “operation timing”.

  (3) When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the reset / setting switch 38 is operated. You may make it transfer to the setting change state in which the change operation of a setting value is possible. In addition, regarding the setting change state, transition to the setting change state may be made on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  (4) Further, in order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

  (5) As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  Further, although a slot machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, this embodiment can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. In this case, a pachinko gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize may be adopted, and the game medium is enclosed and paid to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize. An encapsulated pachinko gaming machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of gaming media, in the pachinko gaming machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. In accordance with the game point, the game point is added to the storage unit, the game point is subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game point is added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. It is also possible to share the basic functions such as and distribute only the game board which is a characteristic configuration of the game. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  (6) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 5 1-sheet BET switch, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit .

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Special state control means for controlling to a special state advantageous to the player by deriving a special display result;
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state advantageous to the player after the special state is completed;
A slot machine comprising delay control execution means capable of executing delay control for delaying the progress of a game when the specific state ends.

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