JP2017121366A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To accelerate operation, when starting a game.SOLUTION: When switching from a non-game background to a game background, if the game background is a normal background, the normal background is displayed without performing a special performance. On the other hand, when switching from the non-game background to the game background, if the game background is a specific background having a higher advantageous degree than the normal background, the specific background is displayed after executing the special performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. And a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the gaming area.

  Such a gaming machine has a plurality of types of production stages with different advantages (AT lottery probability, etc.) for the player, and when switched to different stages, the name of the production stage after switching is the player. It has been proposed that an effect stage with a higher degree of advantage is displayed such that the name of the effect stage is more conspicuous (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is based on the premise that the same player continues to play games on the same gaming machine, and when the player changes, the operation when a different player resumes the game. It is not considered about the promotion.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to promote operation when starting a game.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Background display capable of displaying any one of a plurality of types of backgrounds including a normal background (FIG. 15C, etc.) and a specific background (FIG. 15A, etc.) having a higher advantage than the normal background. Means (background display processing during game, background display processing at return, etc.)
The background display means includes
Even when the normal background and the specific background are displayed, during a non-game in which a game is not being performed, a non-game background of the plurality of types of backgrounds (a waiting screen for customers in FIG. 19B) Or a menu screen)
When switching from the non-game background to the normal background, the normal background is displayed without executing a special effect (S37, 38, and 40 in FIG. 20).
When switching from the non-game background to the specific background, the specific background is displayed after executing a special effect (S37 to 39 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, a special effect is executed when switching from a non-game background to a specific background, so that a player who wants to start a game can be given an expectation for the game. Can be promoted.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
When switching to the normal background during the game, the background display means displays the normal background after executing a predetermined effect (S16, S17, etc. in FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, the timing for switching to the normal background becomes clear, and it becomes easier for the player to feel a change in the degree of advantage during the game, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
When switching to the specific background during the game, the background display means displays the specific background after executing a special effect (S13 to 15 in FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, the timing for switching to the specific background becomes clear, and it becomes easier for the player to feel a change in the degree of advantage during the game, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3),
The special effect executed when switching from the non-game background to the specific background and the special effect executed when switching to the specific background during a game are common effects.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity related to the production by sharing the production. In addition, by sharing the effects, it becomes easier to understand that the special effects are effects related to the specific background.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4),
The special effect executed when switching from the non-game background to the specific background is an effect using the name of the specific background (as shown in FIG. 15B, the special mode name is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Production).

  According to such a configuration, when the special effect is an effect using a name, the effect becomes easier to understand, and the player can easily recognize the effect.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5),
Multiple types of winning combinations with different colors are defined,
A special effect executed when switching to the specific background during non-game is a special winning combination (watermelon, white BAR, black BAR, which is a transitional outcome) having a higher advantage than a predetermined winning combination among a plurality of types of winning combinations Etc.) using the same color (green) as the color corresponding to the color (watermelon color).

  According to such a configuration, by executing the special effect using the same color as the color corresponding to the specific winning combination, the game after the special effect execution can be expected more, The fun of gaming is improved.

(7) In the gaming machines (1) to (6),
The non-game background includes a background for displaying a plurality of options including a switching option for switching to the normal background or the specific background,
The background display means includes
When the non-game background is displayed, when a game medium is inserted into the gaming machine, switching control means for switching and displaying the normal background or the specific background is performed,
When the switching option is selected, the same control as the switching control is performed (as shown in FIG. 20, the operations for returning from the non-game screen to the game screen are coin insertion, BET operation, and menu screen) Regardless of the operation of the end button, the process for determining the effect when returning from the non-game screen to the game screen is determined by the same background display process at the time of return).

  According to such a configuration, the processing load is reduced by executing the same switching control.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is 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 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 the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a 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 a some bell winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation at the time of transfering from a specific mode to normal mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation at the time of transfering from a normal mode to a specific mode. It is a flowchart which shows a game background display process. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect at the time of returning from a non-game screen in normal mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation at the time of returning from a non-game screen in specific mode. It is a flowchart which shows a background display process at the time of a return.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. 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 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a 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, and 8R that are operated when the rotations are stopped are provided, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like.

  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.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals 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, but 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 in the upper, middle and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded 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. 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 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power supply 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 is connected to an effect switch 56 and 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. The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for measuring at least one of date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute effect control according to, for example, at least one of the date and time counted by the RTC 97, a detection signal from the effect switch 56, 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 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the BB1 and BB2 payout number columns, bonus termination conditions to be transferred by winning are shown. Each bonus is ended by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

  In addition, the gaming state column in FIG. 6 shows the gaming state to be transferred when winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, in the fall replay of FIG. 6, the symbol combination is “Bell-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is replay grant. In addition, when the symbol combination of the fall replay stops on the winning line, “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” stops on the invalid line. When the special replay symbol combination stops on the winning line, “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR” stops on the invalid line. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and when the special replay is not won It is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. In the transition, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If you miss the winning top bell, it will be the same as the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9), and the winning probability of the small role is between RT0 to RT4. Among a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus that is improved over time, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding gaming states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (shown along the arrows in FIG. 8). Refer to the winning combination or the outcome, refer to the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9).

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when either BB1 or BB2 wins is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than that during RT1 and RT3 and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). Note that the replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals to be paid out when winning a winning combination without losing the winning combination during RT4. The total number of medals is not exceeded and the probability that the medals will not increase is set. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described in FIG. 5, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object roles (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. The lottery target role column indicates the name, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery for each RT type, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. During RT4, bonus lottery is not performed, but the winning combination of the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as simultaneous winning combination) is the same probability as during other RTs. For weak watermelons, internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). The middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, the middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations that can be won by simultaneously reading out a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, different numbers of determination values are defined for bonus 1 to bonus 12. For this reason, the bonus 6 or 12 is the advantage for the player, that is, the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning simultaneously when winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as reliability). The number of determination values is determined so that the middle cherries are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons in this order, and the bell (hereinafter also referred to as the middle tier bell) is the lowest.

  13 and 14 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 winning lottery object, the reel control is performed to stop the winning symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped 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. Also, 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 transition start Is derived.

  Further, when winning the simultaneous winning combination, reel control different from that when not winning the simultaneous winning combination can be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, reel control is performed so that a watermelon that falls to the right or an upper watermelon is prioritized over a middle watermelon, but is pulled to the winning line, while a right watermelon is lowered when a strong watermelon is won. Reel control is performed in which the middle-stage watermelon is given priority over both the watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon to be drawn onto the winning line. When a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed to draw the lower cherries onto the winning line, and when a middle cherry is selected, reel control is performed to pull the middle cherries onto the winning line. . As a result, it is possible to estimate whether it is cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or mid-stage cherry from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, and the expectation for bonus winning or AT winning is different. Can be made.

  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.

[Game processing]
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 betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag for the lower cherries and a winning flag for a single piece are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after the reels 2L to 2R start rotating on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has passed since the reel rotation start of the previous game. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14).

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like) is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. . Further, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  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 prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). Further, when it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.) is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control by the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when it is determined that the AT is controlled by the AT lottery. A process for executing a navigating effect is executed.

  In the non-AT, the main control unit 41 wins the AT lottery subject (in this embodiment, the bell, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, BB1, BB2 shown in FIG. 12). In such a case, an AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control the AT is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game. The AT lottery target combination will be described as an example of BB1, BB2, and simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, but is not limited thereto, and may include a part of the simultaneous winning combination, and BB1 or BB2 It may include a winning combination that cannot be won simultaneously.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not to control to AT, and when it is determined to control to AT, 50 games are determined as the number of AT games. The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. In addition, although the number of AT games is 50 games, the present invention is not limited to this. When the AT lottery is won, the AT control period may be determined by performing a lottery for determining the AT control period. .

  The AT lottery has different AT lottery probabilities depending on the set mode, and is executed according to the set AT lottery probability. As a mode for determining the AT lottery probability, a low-accuracy mode and a high-accuracy mode having a higher AT lottery probability than the low-accuracy mode are set. The high-accuracy mode is entered when a high-precision lottery described later is won during the low-accuracy mode. When the high-precision lottery is won, the main control unit 41 controls the high-precision mode for a predetermined period (50 games in this embodiment). The AT lottery probability may be set so that a lottery table is provided depending on whether the high probability mode or the low probability mode is selected, and the lottery probability is different for each winning lottery target. Or, the AT lottery is performed so that it is higher when BB1 or BB2 is won simultaneously (for example, when BB1 + strong cherry is won) than when BB2 is not won simultaneously (for example, when strong cherry is won) You may be made to be.

  The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag to control the AT when the AT is won without winning the BB. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the BB win, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the bonus is completed after winning the BB, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Further, when the number of AT games is 1, the AT flag is cleared in the game end process because the AT is not controlled from the next game. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, so that the RT 2 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after starting AT starts, for example, from the next game in which special replay is won at RT0 (subtraction start trigger is established). The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 performs an extra lottery to determine whether or not to increase the number of AT games when a special replay that is an extra lottery target is won. The extra lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the extra lottery, it is determined whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is decided to add, it is added to the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Determine the number of games. The determined number of added games is added to the number of AT games stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Thereby, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled by the AT.

[Low accuracy mode and High accuracy mode]
In the present embodiment, the low accuracy mode and the high accuracy mode are provided during the non-AT controlled to any of RT0 to RT3, and the high accuracy lottery described later is won in the low accuracy mode. In addition, the main control unit 41 controls the high-accuracy mode over a predetermined period (in this embodiment, 50 games). Then, after the high-accuracy mode is controlled over a predetermined period, the low-accuracy mode is controlled. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control the high-accuracy mode by the high-precision lottery process. The high-precision lottery process performs a high-precision lottery process that determines whether or not to control the high-precision mode when the left bells 1 to 4 that are high-precision lottery targets are won during the low-precision mode. The highly reliable lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game. In addition, although an example where the winning combination that cannot be won at the same time as BB1 or BB2 and a winning combination that is different from the AT lottery is described is described as an example where the winning combination subject to high probability is not limited to this, it is simultaneous with BB1 or BB2 The winning combination may be the same as the AT lottery target combination. In addition, although the period for controlling to the high-accuracy mode is 50 games, the game is not limited to this, and when the high-accuracy lottery is won, a lottery for determining the period to control to the high-accuracy mode is performed to enter the high-accuracy mode. You may determine the period to control. Further, it is possible to set a combination to shift to the normal mode, and to control to shift from the high-accuracy mode to the normal mode when the combination is won.

  During the low-accuracy mode, the probability determined to control the high-accuracy mode in the high-accuracy lottery is either the normal mode set at a predetermined probability or the high-accuracy mode set at a probability higher than the predetermined probability Can be controlled.

  When the main control unit 41 wins the high-precision lottery, the main control unit 41 determines to control the high-accuracy mode, sets a high-accuracy flag, and determines 50 games as the number of high-accuracy games. The high-accuracy flag and the number of high-accuracy games are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. The subtraction of the number of high-accuracy games starts after it is determined that the high-accuracy mode is to be controlled. The high-accuracy flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Further, when the number of high-accuracy games is 1, the high-accuracy flag is not controlled in the high-accuracy mode from the next game, and is therefore cleared in the game end process. The high-accuracy flag is also cleared when the AT flag is set. If it is determined to control to the high accuracy mode, the background image in the high accuracy mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in order to notify that the high accuracy mode is in progress. On the other hand, when the high-accuracy flag and the AT flag are not set, it is determined to control to the low-accuracy mode, and during the low-accuracy mode, depending on which mode is controlled between the normal mode and the specific mode, Different background images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[Normal mode and specific mode]
As described above, during the low-accuracy mode, the probability that the high-accuracy lottery is controlled to the high-accuracy mode is determined by the normal mode defined as the predetermined probability and the high probability determined as the probability higher than the predetermined probability. It can be controlled to either mode. The transition to the specific mode is made when the replay GRs 1 to 6 that are the specific lottery target roles are won during the normal mode. When the transition to the specific mode is determined, the main control unit 41 controls the specific mode over a predetermined period (50 games in the present embodiment). In addition, although the specific lottery target role is a winning combination that cannot be won simultaneously with BB1 or BB2, and an example in which the AT lottery target role and the high-precision lottery target role are different will be described, The winning combination may be made simultaneously with BB1 or BB2, or may be the same as the AT lottery target combination or the high-precision lottery target combination. In addition, although the period for controlling to the specific mode is 50 games, the game is not limited to this. When the transition to the specific mode is determined, the lottery for determining the period to control to the specific mode is performed to control the specific mode. You may determine the period to perform. Further, it is possible to set a combination to shift to the normal mode, and to control to shift from the specific mode to the normal mode when the combination is won.

  The main control unit 41 sets a specific flag and sets a specific mode counter to 50 when a specific lottery role (in this embodiment, replay GR1 to 6 shown in FIG. 12) is won during the normal mode. And control to a specific mode. The specific flag and the specific mode counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Further, when the specific mode counter is 1, the specific flag is not controlled in the specific mode from the next game, and is cleared in the game end process. The specific flag is cleared when the AT flag or the high-accuracy flag is set. During the normal mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 15C, a normal background that is a battle in a sunny state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, during the specific mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 15A, a specific background that is a battle in a thundering state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The specific background and the normal background are stored in the ROM of the sub-control unit 91. The specific background and the normal background are not limited to this, and any background that can distinguish the specific background from the normal background may be used.

  Whether to control the normal mode or the specific mode is determined by the specific mode control process. In the specific mode control process, first, it is determined whether or not a specific flag is set. If the specific flag is not set, it is determined to control the normal mode, and the specific mode control process is terminated. On the other hand, if the specific flag is set, it is determined that the control is performed in the specific mode, and the fact that the specific flag is set and the value of the specific mode counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 are It transmits to the control part 91. Thereafter, the specific mode counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 is decremented by one. Next, it is determined whether or not the specific mode counter after subtraction is zero. If the specific mode counter after subtraction is not 0, the specific mode control process is terminated. On the other hand, if the specific mode counter after subtraction is 0, the specific flag is cleared and the specific mode control process is terminated. The specific mode control process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

[About various 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.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, an operation command for a stop switch and a start switch, a gaming state command, a high-accuracy mode command, a specific mode command, an AT lottery command, A plurality of types of commands including a middle command, an AT game number command, and the like are transmitted.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the internal winning flag established, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The The sub-control unit 91 can notify information (information different from the navigation effect) that can identify the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is won based on the internal winning command. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target winning combination is received, it is possible to notify which of the simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target winning combination. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination is won, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  The operation command for the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The gaming state command is transmitted when the gaming state transitions. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

  The high-accuracy mode command is transmitted when the game is started, and is a command that can specify whether the game is in the high-accuracy mode or the low-accuracy mode. If the game is in the high-accuracy mode, a command that can specify the number of games that the main control unit 41 controls to the remaining high-accuracy mode including the game is also transmitted as the high-accuracy mode command. . Whether the game is in the high-accuracy mode or the low-accuracy mode, and the number of games that the main control unit controls to the remaining high-accuracy mode including the game, are stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41. It can be specified based on the high-accuracy flag and the number of high-accuracy games stored in the predetermined area.

  The specific mode command is a command that is transmitted at a predetermined timing during the specific mode control process and can specify whether the game is in the specific mode or the normal mode. When the game is in the specific mode, a specific mode counter that is the number of games controlled in the remaining specific mode including the game is also transmitted as the specific mode command.

  The AT lottery command is a command that is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, and can specify whether or not the AT lottery has been won, how many AT games have been won, and the like.

  The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game is started, and can specify whether or not the game is an AT game. For example, even if the number of AT games is given, if the AT flag is not set and AT is not started, a command capable of specifying a non-AT is transmitted, the number of AT games is given, and the AT flag is set. When set and AT is started, a command capable of specifying AT is transmitted.

  The AT game number command is a command that can specify the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game is started. For example, when the number of AT games is 0, a command that can specify 0 is transmitted, and when the number of AT games is 100, a command that can specify 100 is transmitted.

[Production by sub-control unit 91]
The sub control unit 91 executes various processes based on various commands transmitted from the main control unit 41. In the following, an effect that is a characteristic part of the present invention and a process for executing the effect will be described.

[Direction during normal mode or specific mode]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an effect when shifting from the specific mode to the normal mode. When shifting from the specific mode to the normal mode, the first game controlled to the normal mode is executed with a normal background displayed after executing a predetermined effect using the name of the normal mode. The predetermined effect is stored in the ROM of the sub-control unit 91.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an effect when shifting from the normal mode to the specific mode. The first game when shifting from the normal mode to the specific mode is performed by displaying a specific background after executing a special effect of displaying the name of the specific mode on the liquid crystal display 51. The name of the specific mode displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the special effect is displayed in green of the same color as the watermelon that is one of the symbols attached to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. As shown in FIG. 7, a watermelon symbol is included in the symbol combination that is a transition outcome that changes the gaming state. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 5, the watermelon symbol is included in the combination of symbols for the winning combination of the weak watermelon and the strong watermelon as the AT lottery target combination. Therefore, the watermelon symbol suggests that it is advantageous to the player. From these things, a special effect is performed using the same green as the watermelon color, so that the player can be aware that the transition to the specific mode is an advantageous transition. The special effects are stored in the ROM of the sub control unit 91.

  The effect in the specific mode or the normal mode is determined by the sub-control unit 91 by the background display process during the game. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing background display processing during gaming. In the gaming background display process, first, based on the AT command, it is determined whether or not the AT is in progress (S10). If the AT is in progress (Yes in S10), it is determined to display the background image during the AT. Then (S19), the game background display process is terminated. On the other hand, if not in AT, it is determined whether or not in high accuracy mode based on the high accuracy mode command (S11). If in high accuracy mode (Yes in S11), a background image during AT is displayed. It is decided to do (S20), and the game background display process is terminated. If not in the high accuracy mode, it is determined whether or not the specific flag is set (S12). When it is determined that the specific flag is not set (No in S12), the background of the game is determined as a normal background (S18), and the background display process during game is terminated. When it is determined that the specific flag is set (Yes in S12), the background of the game is determined as the specific background (S13), and it is determined whether the value of the specific mode counter is 50 (S14). When the specific mode counter is 50 (Yes in S14), it is determined to execute the special effect before displaying the specific background (S15), and the background display process during game is ended. If the specific mode counter is not 50 (No in S14), it is determined whether or not the specific mode counter is 1 (S16). If it is not 1 (No in S16), the in-game background display process is terminated. When the specific mode counter is 1 (Yes in S16), after executing the predetermined effect at the end of the game, it is determined to display the normal background (S17), and the background display process during the game is ended.

  When the specific mode counter is 50, the game is a game controlled to the first specific mode after shifting from the normal mode to the specific mode. Therefore, when the specific mode counter is 50, the special effect is executed when switching from the normal background display to the specific background display by determining to execute the special effect before displaying the specific background. be able to.

  When the specific mode counter is 1, the normal mode is controlled from the game next to the game. Therefore, when the specific mode counter is 1, by determining to execute the predetermined effect at the start of the next game, it is possible to execute the predetermined effect when switching from the display of the specific background to the display of the normal background. .

[Direction during non-game]
In the present embodiment, when the game control process for one game is completed and all of the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, the game screen is displayed when a predetermined requirement is satisfied during the non-game. To non-game screen. Examples of the game screen include display of a normal background, a specific background, or a background image during AT. On the other hand, as the non-game screen, as shown in FIG. 18B, for example, a customer waiting screen (a so-called demo screen) on which only the company name is displayed, a menu screen used for changing the volume of the speaker, etc. It is done. The game screen and the non-game screen are stored in the ROM of the sub-control unit 91.

  In the present embodiment, the non-game waiting screen is displayed on the game control board 40 with various operation means and detection means (on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). This is displayed when a detection signal from a switch such as the above is not sent. Specifically, the customer waiting screen is displayed when it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 has not received any command transmitted from the main control unit 41 over a predetermined period. In addition, while the customer waiting screen is displayed, the game screen is restored when a medal is inserted or the bet number is set. Control related to returning from the customer waiting screen to the game screen will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the menu screen is displayed by performing a predetermined operation during non-game play or during the display of the customer waiting screen. Examples of the predetermined operation for displaying the menu screen include simultaneous operation of the right stop switches 8C and 8R among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Further, a menu screen display button for displaying the menu screen may be provided in the slot machine 1. When these predetermined operations are sent, a predetermined operation command is sent from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 displays the menu screen when the predetermined operation command is received. Switch to.

  Depending on the operation of the menu screen, it is possible to change the volume of the speaker, change the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51, and view game history data such as the number of bonus winnings and information between bonuses. The operation of the menu screen may be performed by operating means such as the start switch 7 or the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, but may be operated by directly touching the liquid crystal display 51. When the menu screen end button is pressed in the menu screen, and medals are inserted or the bet number is set, the game screen is restored.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an effect when returning from the non-game screen to the game screen during the normal mode. As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, when switching from the game screen to the non-game screen during the normal mode, the normal background display is switched to the display on the customer waiting screen or the menu screen which is the non-game screen. Change. Also, as shown in FIGS. 18B and 18C, when returning from the non-game screen display to the game screen during the normal mode, the game screen is changed from the non-game screen without performing any effects. Return to normal background. Control related to the return from the menu screen to the game screen will be described later.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining an effect when returning from the non-game screen to the game screen during the specific mode. As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, when switching from the game screen to the non-game screen during the specific mode, the display from the specific background is switched to the non-game screen waiting screen or menu screen. Change. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19B, 19C, and 19D, when returning from the non-game screen display to the game screen during the specific mode, a special effect using the name of the specific mode from the non-game screen. After performing, the game screen returns to the specific background. The special effect executed at this time is a special effect stored in the ROM of the sub-control unit 91 that is executed when the normal mode is switched to the specific mode during the game.

  Further, when returning from the non-game screen to the game screen during the AT, there is no particular effect and the background image during the AT is displayed.

  The effect at the time of returning from the non-game screen to the game screen is determined by the background display process when the sub-control unit 91 returns. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the background display process upon return. The return background display process first determines whether or not a coin has been inserted (S30), and if it is determined that a coin has been inserted (Yes in S30), the process proceeds to S33 to be described later. If it is determined that no coin has been inserted (No in S30), it is determined whether or not a BET operation has been performed (S31). If it is determined that a BET operation has been performed (Yes in S31), the process proceeds to S33 described later. If it is determined that there has been no BET operation (No in S31), it is determined whether the menu screen end button on the menu screen has been pressed (S32), and if it is determined that the menu screen end button has not been pressed (No in S32). ), The background display process upon return is terminated. If it is determined that the menu screen end button has been pressed (Yes in S32), the process proceeds to S33.

  In S33, it is determined whether or not the AT is in progress based on the AT command. If the AT is in progress (Yes in S33), it is determined to display the AT background image when returning (S41). End the background display process. When not in AT (No in S33), it is determined based on the high-accuracy mode command whether or not it is in the high-accuracy mode (S35). When in the high accuracy mode (Yes in S35), it is determined to display the background image in the high accuracy mode at the time of return (S42), and the background display process at the time of return ends. If it is not in the high accuracy mode (No in S35), it is determined whether the specific flag is set (S37). When it is determined that the specific flag is set (Yes in S37), it is determined to display the specific background after executing the special effect at the time of return (S39), and the background display process at the time of return ends. When it is determined that the specific flag is not set (No in S37), it is determined to display the normal background at the time of return (S40), and the background display process at the time of return is ended.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled by RT3. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition start may occur depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 and making the promotion lip winning.

  Even when controlled to RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control to RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 will be won at RT0. At this time, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

  Furthermore, when one of the bells such as the left bell 1 to 4 is elected at RT0, if the first left stop is made, a transition point is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. . Also, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility of winning the replay GRs 21 to 23. At this time, if the first left stop, the special replay may be won and controlled by RT2 There is. However, even when controlled by RT2, if one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is elected, if the first left stop is made, a transition outcome is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. It falls to RT1. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. For this reason, RT0 can be maintained by normal replay winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect. In addition, in RT0, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell is specified. The navigation effect is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Furthermore, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by special replay winning.

  In RT2, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell Production is performed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT2.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games is controlled to be RT2 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT2 advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). Counting is started from the next game after the game that has become possible, that is, the game after winning one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0 and winning special replay. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first left stop is performed as described above. On the other hand, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, if the first stop on the left is made, a transition point is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. End up. As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the transition is made to the RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. Further, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, a winning suggestion effect is executed to notify that BB has been won, and the player can grasp that BB1 or BB2 has been won. When a BB winning occurs, the process shifts to a corresponding bonus, ends when a predetermined end number is paid out, and shifts to RT3.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, during the specific mode, the probability of the high-precision lottery for shifting to the high-precision mode with a high AT lottery probability is set higher than that in the normal mode. Therefore, the player is in an advantageous state during the specific mode. Also, in FIGS. 18 and 19, when returning from the non-game screen to the game screen, if it is determined that the game after the return is controlled to the specific mode, the specific background is executed after executing the special effect. Is displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game after the return is controlled to the normal mode, the normal background is displayed without executing any effects. Therefore, since the player who started the game can have an expectation for the game to be started by executing the special effect, the operation is promoted. In addition, when a player who is worried about playing a game views the game history data by operating the menu screen, the menu screen will be closed even if he / she feels that there is no expectation of the game on this gaming machine. When a special effect is executed when the button is pressed, a game can be expected in this gaming machine and the operation is promoted.

  (2) As shown in S16 of FIG. 20, when a transition is made from the specific mode to the normal mode during the game of the present embodiment, a normal background is displayed after executing a predetermined effect. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the mode has been changed to the normal mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (3) As shown in S14 of FIG. 20, when the normal mode is shifted to the specific mode during the game of the present embodiment, the specific background is displayed after executing the special effect. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the mode has been changed to the specific mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (4) Since the special effect during the game shown in FIG. 16 (b) and the special effect when returning to the game screen shown in FIG. 19 (c) are common effects, they are stored in the ROM of the sub-control unit 91. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity related to the effect to be stored. In addition, by sharing the effects, it becomes easier to understand that the special effects when returning to the game screen are effects related to the specific background.

  (5) By making the special effect an effect using the name of the specific mode, it becomes easy to understand that the special effect is an effect related to the specific mode, and the player can easily recognize the effect.

  (6) The name of the specific mode displayed in the special effect is displayed in green of the same color as the watermelon suggesting that it is advantageous to the player, so that the game after execution of the special effect is expected more Can improve the fun of the game.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 20, regardless of whether the operation when returning from the non-game screen to the game screen is a coin insertion, BET operation, or menu screen end button operation, the non-game screen The process of determining the effect when returning from the game screen to the game screen is determined by the same background display process at the time of return. That is, the processing load given to the sub-control unit 91 in comparison with a gaming machine having a process for determining an effect when returning from the non-game screen to the game screen for each operation when returning from the non-game screen to the game screen. Can be reduced.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[When to switch to specific mode]
In the present embodiment, the opportunity to shift to the specific mode is determined to have won the specific lottery target role, but not limited to this, winning the specific lottery target role, digesting a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) Any condition may be used, such as having won or winning a predetermined lottery target combination continuously. In addition, when triggered by winning a specific lottery winning combination, the specific mode control process may be performed after the winning determination process is executed.

[Specific mode]
In the present embodiment, a state in which the probability of a high-precision lottery for shifting to a high-accuracy mode with a high AT lottery probability is set higher than that in the normal mode during the specific mode that is advantageous to the player However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any state that is advantageous to the player may be used. Specifically, when a winning probability of an AT lottery is high, when an AT lottery winning probability is high, or when an AT lottery start is a win for a specific lottery target, For example, the winning probability is high. In addition, it is possible to make a lottery as to whether or not a predetermined item can be acquired when winning a specific lottery winning combination, and when the predetermined number of such items are collected, the gameability to shift to a mode advantageous to the player is obtained. In the gaming machine provided, a state where the acquisition probability of the item is high may be in the specific mode.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications has been given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[Special production]
In the special effect of the present embodiment, the name of the specific mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any effect using the name of the specific mode may be used. An effect or the like for notifying the name of the specific mode may be used. In addition, although the name of the specific mode displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed in green, it may be any color that suggests an advantage for the player, such as red that is a cherry color, bell The color of yellow may be used. Although the name of the specific mode is displayed in a specific color, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be an effect in which the color of the background or the lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b is a specific color. Further, the special effect during the game shown in FIG. 16B and the special effect when returning to the game screen shown in FIG. 19C are the common effects, but different effects may be used. In addition, special effects are executed when switching to a specific background during a game and when switching from a non-game screen to a specific background, but not limited to this, during a non-game where a specific background is displayed It may be executed when shifting to a non-game screen. Thereby, the player who is going to stop a game can be made to think that a game will continue, and operation | movement is promoted. In addition, special effects are executed when the special effect is switched to the specific background during the game and when switching from the non-game screen to the specific background, and the special effect is controlled so that it is not executed in other situations. Also good. Further, a special effect may be executed when switching from the low-accuracy mode to the high-accuracy mode or when returning to the game screen after shifting to the non-game screen during the high-accuracy mode. At this time, the special effects executed in each scene may be common effects, or may be dedicated effects.

[Various processes in the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91]
In the present embodiment, the AT lottery process, the high-precision lottery process, the specific mode control process, the game background display process, and the like are executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, and the control and background for the game are performed. The display is determined. These processes may determine control and background display for the next game instead of control and background display for the game. When determining the next game, these processes may be incorporated into the game end process. Further, when determining the mode control of the next game in the specific mode control process, if it is determined that the next mode is controlled from the next game in the gaming background display process, a specific effect is executed at the end of the game, A specific background may be displayed.

[Non-Game]
In the present embodiment, the state in which all of the reels 2L to 2R are stopped is determined as non-game. However, it may be a condition that the bet number is not set, and the medals are credited. It is good also as a condition not to exist.

[When to display the customer waiting screen]
In the present embodiment, the customer waiting screen is displayed on the game control board 40 with various operation means and detection means (on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) during non-game. It is assumed that the message is displayed when a detection signal from a switch such as (example) is not sent, but this is not a limitation. For example, a condition that the number of credited medals is zero or a bet number is not set may be added as a condition. In addition, the customer waiting screen may be displayed when the medals that have been credited are settled and in the slot machine that can use a card for renting a medal, the card is returned. Moreover, it may be triggered by the player being away. Whether or not the user is away from the seat is determined, for example, by attaching an infrared sensor to the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 and detecting a temperature distribution within a predetermined range located above the seat by the infrared sensor. Judgment is made by detecting whether or not it exists. Further, the predetermined period until the customer waiting screen is displayed may be changed depending on whether or not the bet amount is set or the medal is credited during non-game. Further, when the player leaves the seat during non-games, the period until the customer waiting screen is displayed may be set shorter than when the player is seated.

[Production when returning from non-game screen to game screen]
In this embodiment, regarding the effect when returning from the non-game screen to the game screen, when the game after return is controlled to the specific mode, the specific background is always displayed after executing the specific effect ( Depending on the remaining period controlled to the specific mode (S37 and S38 in FIG. 20), the normal background may be displayed without executing any effects. Specifically, in a game after returning from the non-game screen to the game screen, when the period during which the mode is controlled to the specific mode is short (for example, 5 games or less), an effect of displaying a normal background may be performed. By making such a production, it becomes difficult for a player who has started a new game to immediately recognize that he / she has fallen into the normal mode despite starting the game in a specific mode. Can encourage continuation. Not only in such an embodiment, the player may also have a sense of expectation by displaying a specific background after execution of the specific effect even when controlled in the normal mode.

  In the present embodiment, the non-game screen includes a customer waiting screen and a menu screen, and the special effect is executed when returning from the non-game screen. However, the so-called power saving mode that reduces power consumption is released. When performing, a background process at the time of return may be performed to execute a special effect or the like.

[Directions in each mode]
In the present embodiment, for each mode (high accuracy mode, specific mode, normal mode), effects corresponding to each mode (background image, specific background, normal background in high accuracy mode) are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect that does not correspond to the mode may be executed.

[About gaming machines]
In this embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any gaming machine capable of playing a game may be used. For example, the present invention may be applied to a so-called pachinko gaming machine. You can also. For example, in a pachinko machine equipped with a liquid crystal display, the special effect, the specific effect, and the effect or background display corresponding to the specific background or normal background in the above-described embodiment may be executed on the liquid crystal display. Good. Further, when applied to a pachinko gaming machine, the customer waiting screen is displayed when a hitting operation handle for launching a ball has not been operated for a predetermined period of time, or when a checkout operation has been performed. In addition, the display is switched from a non-game screen (customer waiting screen or menu screen) to a game screen (specific background or normal background) when a deposit operation or a hitting operation handle is operated. .

  Also, in pachinko machines with multiple states such as a probability variation state in which the probability of jackpot occurrence increases, a so-called short-time state, a latent probability variation state where the probability variation state is hidden, the normal state and the latent probability variation It may be possible to control to a specific mode when in any state. In this case, when the display is switched from the non-game screen to the game screen, the specific background is displayed after executing the specific effect in the latent probability changing state, and any effect is not executed in the normal state. Normal background is displayed. Accordingly, when the game is controlled to the specific mode during the game, the player may stop the game because it is not always in the probability variation state. And, in the latent probability changing state, when a deposit operation is performed to start a game, a special effect is executed at the start of the game to increase the expectation of the player who starts a new game and promotes operation Is done.

  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, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 60 AT count display unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A background display means capable of displaying any one of a plurality of types of backgrounds including a normal background and a specific background having a higher advantage than the normal background;
The background display means includes
Even when the normal background and the specific background are displayed, a non-game background of the plurality of types of backgrounds can be displayed during a non-game where no game is being played.
When switching from the non-game background to the normal background, the normal background is displayed without performing a special effect,
A gaming machine that displays a specific background after executing a special effect when switching from the non-game background to the specific background.

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