JP2017136120A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of differentiating even a mode of a result notification performance according to whether or not a notification performance is executed in a notification mode in which a plurality of privileges can be specified easily.SOLUTION: In a game machine having a plurality of kinds of notification modes including a first notification mode, and a second notification mode in which an imparted privilege can be specified more easily than the first notification mode, a result notification performance is executed in a different notification mode according to which of the first notification mode and the second notification mode is used for the notification performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

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.

  For example, among conventional gaming machines of this type, as a result notification mode when a plurality of privileges are granted, there is one that notifies the total advantage of the plurality of privileges (see, for example, Patent Document 1). . As a notification mode when each privilege is granted, there are a notification mode for notifying the degree of advantage of the privilege every time a privilege is granted, and a notification mode for only giving a privilege.

JP 2014-50554 A

  However, in this type of conventional gaming machine, the notification mode in the process until the result of reporting the total advantage of a plurality of benefits is not taken into consideration, and any notification mode is a common mode. The total advantage was reported. As a result, there is a possibility that the notification mode in the process up to the result notification and the notification mode of the result notification cannot be related, and the interest of the game cannot be improved effectively.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game by providing a relationship between the notification mode in the process up to the result notification effect and the notification mode of the result notification effect. It is providing the game machine which can be made to do.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (for example, the number of AT games to be added) (for example, a process for the main control unit 41 to determine the number of AT games to be added);
When a plurality of benefits are given, notification effect means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 is added) that performs the notification effect in any of a plurality of notification modes (for example, FIGS. 14B and 14C). Processing for notifying the addition in the conversion zone),
Result notification effect (for example, FIGS. 14E to 14H) for notifying the total advantage level of a plurality of benefits to be granted (for example, the total number of additional AT games, the total additional continuation probability in the modified example). Result notification effecting means (for example, processing for executing the result notification effect when the sub-control unit 91 is added and ends the specialization zone),
The plurality of types of notification modes include a first notification mode (for example, FIG. 14 (b)) and a second notification mode (for example, FIG. 14 (b)) that makes it easier to specify a privilege to be given than the first notification mode. And (c)),
The result notification effect unit executes the result notification effect in a different notification mode depending on whether the notification mode of the notification effect executed by the notification effect unit is the first notification mode or the second notification mode (for example, 14 (e) and FIGS. 14 (f) to 14 (h) and (e)).

  According to such a configuration, the state of the result notification effect can be varied depending on whether or not the notification effect is executed in a notification mode in which it is easy to specify a plurality of benefits, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The notification effecting means performs at least one of the first notification mode and the second notification mode in response to a player's selection operation (for example, operation of the start switch 7 or operation of the production switch 56). Selecting means for selecting (for example, shifting from FIG. 14 (b) to FIG. 14 (a) or shifting to FIG. 14 (c)),
The said 1st alerting | reporting aspect is an alerting | reporting aspect which does not alert | report the granted privilege one by one (for example, it transfers to Fig.14 (a) from FIG.14 (b)),
The said 2nd alerting | reporting aspect is an alerting | reporting aspect which alert | reports the provided privilege one by one (for example, making it transfer to FIG.14 (c) from FIG.14 (b)).

  According to such a configuration, since the notification mode can be selected by the player's selection, a notification effect suitable for the player's taste is possible.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The notification mode of the result notification effect after the notification effect is executed in the first notification mode is a notification mode that is executed over a longer period than the result notification effect after notification in the second notification mode ( For example, FIG. 14 (f)-(h)).

  According to such a configuration, when the first notification mode in which it is difficult to specify the privilege in the notification effect is selected, it is possible to spend time in the result notification effect, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The notification aspect of the result notification effect after the notification effect is executed in the first notification mode is a step-by-step notification of the total benefit level of the plurality of benefits (for example, the total number of AT games added is notified one digit at a time). ) (For example, FIGS. 14 (f) to (h)).

  According to such a structure, when the 1st alerting | reporting aspect is selected, since it can be reached in steps in a result alerting effect, the interest of a game improves.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The privilege granting means grants a privilege in a specific period (for example, a state in which the bonus transition unit has transitioned to the specialization zone),
The gaming machine notifies the number of times that the privilege is granted in the specific period (for example, notification of “addition × 5 times”) during the specific period, for example, notifies the number of additions in the modification. Process)
The notification effecting means, after the end of the specific period, responds to the player's selection operation (for example, operation of the start switch 7, operation of the effect switch 56) and the first notification mode and the second notification. Selection means for selecting at least one of the modes (for example, processing for selecting whether to shift to FIG. 14E or to shift to FIG. 14F in the modified example).

  According to such a configuration, the number of times the privilege is given is notified in a identifiable manner, so that it becomes a reference as to whether the player selects the first notification mode or the second notification mode.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The notification effecting means switches the notification aspect of the notification effect executed in the second notification mode to the first notification mode (for example, switching by operating the start switch 7). Including a process of switching to notify the total number of AT games added at a time by operating the start switch 7),
When the result notification effecting unit is switched to the first notification mode by the notification mode switching unit, the result notification effecting unit executes the result notification effect in a notification mode corresponding to the first notification mode.

  According to such a configuration, even if the second notification mode is switched to the first notification mode, the result notification effect can be performed in the notification mode corresponding to the first notification mode, and therefore the result notification effect can be obtained. Is possible.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The privilege granted by the privilege grant means includes a first privilege (for example, the number of additional AT games) and a second privilege (for example, an additional special zone),
The result notification effecting means is:
After the first privilege and the second privilege are given and the notification effect is executed in the second notification mode by the notification effect means, the notification that notifies the first privilege and the second privilege at the same time. A result notification effect is executed in a manner (for example, FIG. 14 (e)),
After the first privilege (for example, the total number of added AT games) and the second privilege (for example, the added special zone) are given, and the notification effect is executed in the first notification mode by the notification effect means. In, the result notification effect is executed in a notification mode in which the second privilege is notified after the first privilege is notified (for example, FIG. 14E is executed after executing FIGS. 14F to 14H). ).

  According to such a configuration, an effective result notification effect can be achieved by checking whether the second privilege is granted after the first privilege, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

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 kind of bonus, the design combination of a bonus, and the technical matter relevant to a bonus. 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 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 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 small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of output, the design combination of an output, and the technical matter relevant to an output. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming 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 examples, such as the production | presentation at the time of privilege provision at the time of BAR listening lip winning, or the BAR matching lip winning, a notification effect, a result notification effect, etc.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine of gaming machines 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 the present embodiment, the winning line LN is formed so as to rise from the lower left to the upper right. 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 lines for which a winning determination is made, but when a combination of specific winning symbols is arranged on the winning line LN, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, bell- (Bell-Bell) makes it 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. The symbols that can be selected and displayed (display results) are those that are displayed on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and four frames ahead from there. It is a symbol for a total of 5 frames. When a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set, each winning line is activated and the game can be started. 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.

  As for the symbol arrangement of each reel in FIG. 2, cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R. In addition, the watermelon symbols are always arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. In each reel, the range that can be pulled in within a predetermined time is within 5 frames, so it is always possible to derive a cherry symbol on the right reel 2R when winning a cherry lip winning, which will be described later, and always when winning a watermelon It is possible to derive a watermelon symbol on the middle reel 2C.

  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 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 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 is a diagram for explaining the types of bonuses, bonus symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the bonus. The name of a winning combination shows the name of a bonus that is a winning combination accompanied by a shift to an advantageous state, and the symbol combination column shows a combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. The payout number operation column indicates that the BB operates. In the remarks column, the end condition of the bonus transferred by winning is shown. Each bonus is ended by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning and winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 441 or more.

  FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of re-gamer, the combination of symbols of the re-gamer, and technical matters related to the re-gamer. In the winning combination name column of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the re-playing combination names Lip 1 to Lip 16 are shown as the winning combination names. Further, the symbol combination column indicates a symbol combination in which the winning combination (re-playing combination) is a winning combination. In the payout number operation column, it is shown that a re-game is given in which the bet number of the next game is automatically set without using a medal (the next game can be performed without using a medal). ing. In the remarks column, other names of the replays 1 to 16 are shown. For example, the lip 1 is called a middle stage replay because the replays are arranged in the middle stage of the reel when the symbol is stopped. In the remarks column, the game state (RT1 to RT3) of the transfer destination is shown for the replay that is an opportunity to transfer the game state. In the following description, replay may be simply referred to as “lip”. Lips 7 to 9 out of Lips 1 to 16 are a set of three bars (“Bar-Bar-Bar”) on any of the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM1, LM2, and LM4 (lines other than LM3). ") Or a combination of two bars (" Bar-Rip-Bar "," Rip-Bar-Bar ", etc., hereinafter also referred to as" Bar Hearing ") is a winning combination that can be stopped.

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of small roles, symbol combinations of small roles, and technical matters related to small roles. In the winning combination name column of FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the type of small combination is shown as the winning combination name. Further, the symbol combination column indicates a symbol combination in which the winning combination is a prize. In the payout number operation column, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is shown. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the type of the outcome, the design combination of the outcome, and the technical matters related to the outcome. The outcome of FIG. 10 is when 9 bells 1 to 8 left, 1 to 8 out of 9 bells, and 9 bells right 1 to 8 are elected. This is a specific outcome that is derived only when the winning combination that is won is missed without being operated according to the operation procedure according to the type of the bell. For such a specific outcome, no medal is paid out. Further, in the remarks column of FIG. 8, index symbols and the like corresponding to other names of winning combinations are shown. The index symbol refers to a symbol that can be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 and a symbol that may be aligned when a combination of symbols that generate a prize stops on the winning line LN. For example, the index symbol of bell 1, bell 2, and AT1 to AT32 is “bell”, and the indicator symbol of watermelon is “watermelon”. In the present embodiment, a notification effect (hereinafter also referred to as a winning suggestion effect) for notifying a corresponding index symbol when winning a lottery target to be described later is executed.

  In addition, for the watermelon among the winning combinations, the symbol “bell” is the same as the indicator symbol of the right-down bell, the middle bell, and the upper bell, although it is not a symbol that can be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. It is determined as a special winning design. The specific winning symbol is a symbol corresponding to the right reel 2R in the combination of winning symbols of the right-down watermelon, and can be stopped on the winning line LN when winning / winning the right-down watermelon. When the watermelon is won, an effect using the index symbol and an effect using the specific winning symbol can be executed. In the notice effect, a character image of a symbol corresponding to the index symbol and the specific winning symbol is displayed.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a plurality of types of gaming states including RT0 to RT5 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability, and bonuses that are improved compared to when the winning probability of a small role is in RT0 to RT5. Of these, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding game states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrows in FIG. 11). Specifically, normal (most of games) is controlled by RT1. Then, when winning the preparation lip (Lip 4) in RT1, the process shifts to RT2, where the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT1. Furthermore, when the winning lip (Lip 5) is won in RT2, the process shifts to RT3 having a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT2. When the player wins Lip 7 at RT3, the process proceeds to RT4 where the winning probability of Lip 7 to Lip 9 is improved. Further, when winning at Lip 4 or Lip 9 at RT4, the routine proceeds to RT3. Further, in RT2 to RT4, when a falling lip (Lip 2, Lip 3) winning or bell spilling (right missing, middle missing, left missing), the process proceeds to RT1. RT2 to RT4 are gaming states that have a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1 and are advantageous to the player.

  When any one of BB1 to BB5 is won, RT5 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when any one of BB1 to BB5 is won is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. RT5 is also controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. When a BB winning occurs during RT5, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is completed by paying out more than the number of medals described in FIG. 5, and control is made to RT0. The types of replays to be randomly selected are determined for each RT type (see FIG. 12). During the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, a bell winning 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 and FIG. 13 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery target combinations that are read out as lottery target roles (hereinafter, the winning lottery target role is also referred to as a winning combination) for each gaming state. The lottery target column indicates the name, the winning combination column indicates the combination of winning combinations included in the lottery target, and the game status column indicates the lottery for each RT type with a circle. It indicates that the target combination is a lottery target. For example, the reach eye lip shown in FIG. 12 is a lottery target in any state of RT0 to RT3, but is not drawn in RT4 and RT5. In RT5, the replays other than the off, pass through, middle cherry, strong cherry, and weak cherry are set not to win. Instead, the winning probabilities of the middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip are set higher in the RT5 state than in other RT states.

  Further, the replay will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. 12. For example, in the gaming state of RT1, it is determined that the operation procedure (hereinafter also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for winning the lip 4 is different for each lottery target role. Yes. For example, the preparation lip 1 is set so that the lip 4 is awarded when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, and the lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 is awarded when the first reel other than the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. Has been. In the gaming state of RT1, when any of the preparation lips 1 to 6 is won and the operation procedure is correctly answered, Lip 4 wins and the gaming state shifts to RT2, which is more advantageous than RT1. Further, for the middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip, the type of winning combination (replay type) derived from the operation timing and operation procedure is determined.

  In addition, when one of the BAR-equipped Lips 1 to 3 including the Lips 7 to 9 is won, a stop operation is performed aiming at the bar (a stop operation at a timing at which the bar symbol can be drawn on the winning line or the invalid line). The reel control is performed so that either the winning line LN or the invalid line (lines other than LM3) can be stopped or the bar listening can be stopped. On the other hand, when either BAR listening Lip 1 or 2 including Lips 7 to 9 is won, even if the stop operation is aimed at the bars, Reel control that can stop listening is performed. Therefore, only when the BAR aligned lip 1 to 3 are won, it is possible to stop the three aligned bars on either the winning line or the invalid line.

  In addition, during RT3, the maintenance lips 1 to 3 may be read out as the lottery object combination, and the internal lottery may be performed. As a result, for example, in the case of being controlled by RT3 in spite of being non-AT, when the maintenance lips 1 to 3 are won, it is possible to make it easy to fall to RT1 by winning the fall lip according to the operation procedure.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in a gaming state other than RT5, a bonus may be won simultaneously with other winning combinations. For example, for BB1, only BB1 wins alone, BB1 and reach lip, BB1 and middle cherry lip, BB1 and strong cherry lip, BB1 and weak cherry lip, BB1 and chance 1, BB1 and chance 2, and There are cases where a combination of BB1 and watermelon is won. In addition, in the bonus, for example, a common bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined that a winning combination is made with a very high probability. The common 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 common bell winning 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.

  In addition, the ratio of the winning combination that is won at the same time as the bonus is as follows: reach> middle cherry lip> strong cherry lip> weak cherry lip> watermelon> chance 1> chance 2. The percentage of winning the bonus alone is set lower than the percentage of winning simultaneously. Therefore, the player can have an expectation for a bonus winning when a later-described notification effect (winning suggestion effect) that is suggested to be won by some lottery target role is executed.

  In addition, 9-bell left 1-8, 1-9 out of 9 bells, and 9-bell right 1-8 are the operation procedures (correction procedure) to win the unrecognized bell 1 or bell 2 for each lottery role. Are defined differently. For example, in 1 of 9 bells, reel control is performed so that the bell 2 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, and when the other reels 2C are stopped for the first time, they can be pulled in. In this case, the reel control is performed so that the winning order bell (top bell, AT1, AT12, AT23, AT30) wins only in the case, and when the pull-in is impossible, the outcome of the mid-out is derived.

  For the lottery target roles shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the number of determination values related to the winning probability of winning the lottery target role in the internal lottery is determined. For example, for the common bell, for example, “360” is determined as the number of determination values in any state of RT0 to RT5, and a win is won at 360/65536. The internal lottery reads out the number of determination values in order from the lottery target combination shown in the lower part of FIG. 13 among the lottery target combinations corresponding to the gaming state (if RT3, BB5 + strong cherry lip (part of γ) The number of judgment values → BB5 + the number of judgment values of the middle cherry lip → ... → the number of judgment values of the common bell → the number of judgment values of the weak cherry lip → ... → the number of judgment values of the BAR uniform lip 1), and comparison with the extracted random number value Whether or not the lottery target combination corresponding to the read determination value number is determined is determined. If none of the lottery roles is won, the game is lost.

  Among the lottery target roles, the number of determination values of each lottery target role corresponding to a bonus or a small role is determined so that the winning probability is the same regardless of the RT. On the other hand, among the lottery target roles, the number of determination values of each lottery target role corresponding to the re-playing role is determined so that the winning probability differs depending on the type of RT.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the number of determination values of the BAR listening lip 1 and 2 and the BAR matching lip 1 to 3 at RT3 and RT4 is set to “150” or “100” when RT3. On the other hand, “10500” or “7000” is defined for RT4. For this reason, the winning probability of the BAR listening lips 1 and 2 and the BAR aligned lips 1 to 3 is significantly higher when RT4 is set than when RT3 is set. Specifically, the winning probability of BAR listening Lips 1 and 2 at RT4 is (10500 × 2) / 65536≈32%, and the winning probability of Lips 1 to 3 aligned with BAR is (7000 × 3) / 65536≈32 %.

  Here, 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 number is set, 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 FIG. 12, FIG. 13, etc.) 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 winning BB1, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when winning a watermelon, a watermelon winning flag is set. The winning flags of BB1 to BB5 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 to BB5 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, 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. In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delays the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L to 8R). After executing the freeze effect processing for performing, the stop switches 8L to 8R may be validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 6 to FIG. 10) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line is performed. . Further, the state shown in FIG. 11 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 any one of BB1 to BB5 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process (see FIG. 11 and the like) for setting a game state in preparation for the next game 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 bonuses and RT2 to RT4. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control 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 is a specific lottery object combination (in this embodiment, the middle stage cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, the weak cherry lip, the watermelon, BB1 to BB5, which are common to each other shown in FIGS. When (Bell) wins, an AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control to 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.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether to control to AT, and when it is determined to control to AT, the number of AT games is calculated from a plurality of types of games (for example, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 150). decide. The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Further, the main control unit 41 draws the timing for starting the AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, by random number lottery that an AT will be started after 0 to 32 games have elapsed since the AT winning game.

  The reliability that is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by the AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which is the advantage for the player, is a specific lottery target It is determined so as to differ depending on the type of the combination. For example, the AT lottery is performed in the order of the middle cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, the weak cherry lip, the watermelon, and the common bell, and the common bell is lowest. In addition, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by AT are the same when the same specific lottery target is won When the specific lottery target is not simultaneously won with BB1 to BB5 (for example, when winning strong cherry lip), for example, when winning with BB1 to BB5 (for example, when winning BB1 + strong cherry lip) An AT lottery will be held so that is higher.

  When the internal lottery wins the simultaneous winning combination and the AT lottery is performed, the sub control unit 91 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect indicating whether or not the AT winning is performed at a predetermined timing. . As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effects for displaying the predetermined image include, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, and the like. Such an effect of displaying a predetermined image is performed together with a control for outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and a control for lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. Note that any one of the controls may be performed alone, or may be performed in a combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and sound are performed, and LED lighting is not performed). .

  The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect for displaying the character B. The button effect displays a button image to prompt the operation of the effect switch 56, and displays a predetermined image suggesting BB winning, AT winning, addition special zone entry, etc. according to the operation of the effect switch 56 It is a production to make. The struck-up effect is BB winning by urging repeated operation to the effect switch 56, increasing a predetermined meter image according to the repeated operation to the effect switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reaching MAX. Or it is an effect that suggests that you have won the AT.

  The sub-control unit 91 has a winning suggestion effect at different ratios depending on whether BB winning and AT winning, only BB winning or AT winning, or whether BB winning or AT winning is done. The winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining whether or not to execute and the type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

  In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that at least BB winning or AT winning is determined to execute the winning suggesting effect, and even if BB winning or AT winning is not performed, the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined rate. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, in the case of a small winning combination with high BB winning reliability. Thereby, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB winning or the AT winning is performed but also when the BB winning or the AT winning is not performed.

  Also, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on at least whether the BB winning or AT winning is won. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and when it is executed, the reliability of BB winning or AT winning is in the order of consecutive hit effect, button effect, and character B effect, and the character A effect is the lowest. Thus, the ratio is determined so that the type of winning suggestion effect is determined. The effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies that a strong cherry lip is won internally, an AT win or non-win, the number of AT games, and AT start timing by an internal win command and an AT lottery command to be described later. The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is a game before the AT start timing determined by a lottery of the timing for starting AT (a lottery for starting AT after 0 to 32 games have elapsed since the AT winning game). For example, if it is determined that the AT start timing is after 0 games, a winning suggestion effect is executed for the game (AT winning is notified in the AT winning game). Further, if it is determined that the AT start timing is after 32 games have elapsed, a sign effect (effect that wins AT win) is executed for 31 games, a win suggestion effect is executed on the 32nd game, and AT win is notified.

  Here, even when the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the AT has not been won by an AT lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect for notifying that the AT is not winning) as a gaze effect. For example, the sub-control unit 91 can win that the cherry lip is won by the internal winning command, and can be specified that the AT is not won by the AT lottery command. Not decided. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery of the number of games for executing the winning selection suggestion effect from 0 to 32 games, and determines the number of games for the winning selection suggestion effect.

  The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag to control AT when the AT start timing comes 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. Here, for example, when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, the control to the AT may be controlled at the timing when the 10 games become 0 games, or becomes 0 games. It may be controlled at the timing of the next game.

  The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. 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, and as a result, it is possible to control to RT3 or RT4. Subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts, for example, from the next game in which the entry rip is won (the subtraction start opportunity is established) at RT2. The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control the AT at RT3 and RT4 over the determined number of AT games.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 specializes in adding the number of AT games when a special condition is established, for example, by winning a special lottery target (BAR matching lip 1-3 in RT3). The zone can be controlled.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect, a notification effect, a result notification performance effect, etc. at the time of granting a privilege at the time of BAR listening lip winning or BAR matching lip winning. In FIG. 14, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and the reels 2 </ b> L to 2 </ b> R that are visible from the see-through window 3 are shown. When a special lottery role (BAR matching Lips 1 to 3 in RT3) is won, Lip 7 wins and is controlled to RT4 (addition special zone).

  As described above, when the control is performed by the AT, the navigation effect is executed, so that the control is performed by the RT3 and can be controlled by the ART. During ART, at the time of winning the BAR matching lip (special lottery target role) and the BAR listening listening lip winning, an effect is executed that suggests that there is a possibility that three “BARs” are aligned and controlled to the added special zone. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “Aim at BAR” on the liquid crystal display 51 (for example, as in FIG. 14A). Thereby, the player performs a stop operation aiming at “BAR”. At the time of winning the BAR matching lip, the lip 7 is won and controlled to RT4 and is controlled to the specialization zone. On the other hand, at the time of winning the BAR listening lip, the lip 8 or the lip 9 is won and the RT3 is maintained, and it is not controlled to the additional specialization zone.

  During RT4, as described above, the winning probability of the BAR matching lip and the BAR listening lip increases. In the specialization zone that is started by being controlled by RT4, the bonus specialization zone is obtained by performing the process of granting benefits such as the number of AT games by winning the BAR matching lip, Exit.

  Even in the additional specialization zone, when the BAR matching lip winning is selected and the BAR listening listening winning, three effects of “BAR” are aligned and an effect suggesting the possibility of being added is executed. In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 displays a message such as “Aim at BAR” on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the player can perform the stop operation aiming at “BAR” while holding a sense of expectation for being added.

  When a BAR-equipped lip is won in the specialization zone for addition, reel control for winning the lip 7 is performed. When the rotations of the reels 2L to 2R are stopped by operating the stop switches 8L to 8R, the symbols “BAR BAR BAR” can be aligned as shown in the transparent window 3 in FIG. At this time, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to give a special zone for adding the number of AT games separately from the additional AT game number to be given and the specialization zone that is already being controlled. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “add-on” indicating that the winning has been won on the liquid crystal display 51 and an image such as “PUSH” prompting an operation on the effect switch 56.

  When “addition” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the player knows that the addition has occurred. Further, the display of “PUSH” can prompt the operation of the effect switch 56. If the player does not press the production switch 56 and performs an operation using the start switch 7, the notification mode is selected as the first notification mode for notifying only that the player has added, and the additional AT game The notification effect is finished without notifying the number, and the reels 2L to 2R are rotated again as shown in FIG.

  When the switch 56 for production is pushed by the player's selection, the second notification mode that makes it easier to specify the privilege to be given than the first notification mode is selected in that the added AT game number is notified. Become. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the added AT game number (in this example, “+50”, for example) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player can know the number of acquired AT games. Here, by operating the start switch 7, the state shown in FIG.

  In a game in which one of the BAR-matched lips 1 to 3 is won in the additional specialization zone, the lip 7 wins, so the RT4 state continues. Therefore, as long as any one of the BAR matching lips 1 to 3 is won, the extra lottery can be repeated a plurality of times. As described above, when a plurality of benefits are granted, if the second alerting mode is selected by the player's selection, the alert mode in which the granted privilege (the number of added AT games) is reported every time it is added. However, it is not always necessary to repeat a plurality of times, and may be only once. Further, even when BAR matching Lips 1 to 3 are won, after adding the bonus according to the winning, the bonus special zone may be terminated in the game.

  On the other hand, when the BAR listening lip is won in the additional specialization zone, control is performed to pull in the lip 8 or the lip 9, and when these are won, the additional specialization zone is terminated by controlling to RT3. . At this time, two “BARs” may be arranged on the winning line LN, but three “BAR BAR BARs” are not arranged. The liquid crystal display 51 displays “Sorry” as shown in FIG. As a result, it is notified that the specialization zone for addition has ended. Further, when the additional specialization zone ends, as shown in FIGS. 14E to 14H, a result notification effect for informing the privilege granted in the additional specialization zone is executed. As described below, the result notification effect is whether or not the notification mode in which the effect switch 56 is operated and the number of AT games is notified every time it is added by operating the effect switch 56 when added in the additional specialization zone is selected. In response, it is executed in different notification modes.

  In FIG. 14 (b), when the player selects the second notification mode by pressing the effect switch 56 every time it is added (when all PUSH), that is, one for each additional AT game. When the notification is made, the result notification effect is executed in the notification mode shown in FIG. FIG. 14E shows an example of a result notification effect in the case where a total of 150 games are added in the additional specialization zone and in the case where the specialization zone is added in addition thereto. When a total of 150 games have been added, for example, the total number of AT games (first privilege) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as “total + 150!”. In addition, when a special zone is added, it is advantageous for the player as well as the total number of AT games (first privilege), such as “Total +150! It is notified that the 2nd privilege which is a state is added. When the special zone is given, for example, an extra lottery may be performed by determining the number of extra times by random lottery or the like and determining the number of extra AT games to be given each time.

  On the other hand, when it is not at all PUSH times (when the player has operated the start switch 7 without pressing the effect switch 56 even once, that is, only the fact that it has been added is notified and the added AT game. When the number is not notified even once, the result notification effect by the result notification effect means is executed as shown in Fig. 14 (f) to (h), for example, as shown in Fig. 14 (f). In addition, a message such as “Total + ↓↓ 0” (“↓” indicates that it fluctuates. The same applies hereinafter) is displayed to notify that the first digit is “0”, and FIG. As shown in (g), a message such as “total + ↓ 50” is displayed to notify that the second digit is “5.” Finally, as shown in FIG. "+" PUSH " 14 and informing the fact that the third digit is “1.” A plurality of benefits are notified step by step, where “PUSH” shown in FIG. The user is prompted to operate the switch 56. After that, the result notification effect is performed in the manner shown in FIG.

[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 the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a gaming state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game number command, etc. Send multiple types of commands including

  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 AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are won, and the AT start timing (AT win) It is a command that can specify the number of games).

  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.

  As a result of the BB lottery and AT lottery, when both are not won, an effect of displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 51 is executed, and when BB is won, a message such as “BB confirmed!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message that can specify the number of AT games acquired such as “100 games acquired!” Is displayed along with the message “AT confirmed!” The number of AT games acquired such as “AT over 100 games after the end of BB!” Can be specified together with the message “BB / AT confirmed!” An effect of displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. Note that, when a BB win is made in a game in which BB is won, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute a winning suggestion effect for informing the BB winning.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is in progress based on the AT command, and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to execute an effect based on the background image according to the state. The navigation effect is executed based on the command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the number of AT games acquired by AT winning or extra winning by calculating not only the number of AT games but also the number of AT games at the previous reception based on the AT game number command. Identifies and executes the suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 controls the predetermined notification means such as an effect based on a background image according to the state, a navigation effect, a winning suggestion effect, and an extra suggestion effect. However, in place of or in addition to the control of the sub-control unit 91, the background image according to the state, the navigation effect, the winning suggestion effect, the additional suggestion effect, and the like are notified to the main control unit 41. The means may be executed under the control of the main control unit 41. For example, the effect based on the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying information corresponding to the state using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by turning on only the LEDs corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. The left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective in normal times. It is LED which notifies that by lighting. Further, for the winning suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, information corresponding to the lottery result is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 4, and the AT game acquired when the AT winning or the extra winning effect is achieved. The number may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, referring again to FIG. 11, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the flow of the game in RT0 to RT4 other than RT5 and bonus will be described. In RT0 to RT4, depending on whether or not AT is in progress, the flow of the game will be described as follows. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled to RT0. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, at RT0, it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, depending on the operation procedure (operation order, operation timing) at the time of winning the bell at RT0, bell spillage that is the outcome of transition to RT1 is derived. (See FIG. 10). 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, when winning the preparation lip, the process proceeds to RT2. In order to win the preparatory lip, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, it is necessary to perform a stop operation according to an operation procedure for winning one of the preparatory lips 1 to 6 and winning the preparatory lip.

  Even when controlled by RT2, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control of RT2. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, there is a possibility that the maintenance lips 1 to 3 may be won in RT2, and at this time, if the stop operation is not performed in a predetermined pushing order, the fall replay (Lip 2, Lip 3) ) Wins and falls to RT1.

  In addition, depending on the timing at which the bell is won at RT2, a bell spill that is the outcome of the transition to RT1 is derived and falls to RT1. Also, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, there is a possibility that the entry lip may be won in RT2, and at this time, if the stop operation is performed in a predetermined pushing order, the entry lip (lip 5) wins and RT3 is won. May be controlled. However, even when controlled by RT3, depending on the timing at the time of winning the bell, bell spillage that is the outcome of transition to RT1 is derived and 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 any of the preparation lips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the preparation lip may be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning the preparation lip. In RT2, when any of maintenance replies 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay (through lip) can be executed. For this reason, RT2 can be maintained by a normal replay winning by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect. In RT2, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2) is executed when a bell (9 bells) is won. 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. Further, in RT2, when any of the rush lips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the rush lip (lip 5) can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by a rush lip (lip 5) winning. Also, when winning a BAR matching lip (lip 7), the process proceeds to RT4.

  In RT3, at the time of winning the bell, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2) is executed. 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 RT3. Further, even when controlled by RT4, the same is true and RT4 can be maintained. In RT4, processing for adding the number of AT games by winning a BAR-matched lip (lip 7) is performed.

  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 RT3 is controlled and maintained by the RT3. Most of the games will be digested at RT3. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games can be controlled to RT3 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT3 that is advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The count is started from the next game after the game that has become possible, that is, the game after winning one of the rush lips 1 to 6 at RT3 and the rush lip (lip 5) being awarded. 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. However, in RT4, since it shifts to the special zone for addition, the number of AT games is not exhausted.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT3 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT3 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, a transition outcome is derived depending on the timing and falls to RT1 at the time of winning the bell. As a result, during RT3 after the end of ART, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the end of ART, so that the transition is made to RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 to BB5 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 to BB5 are won, the RT5 is controlled 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 is won, and the player can grasp that BB1 to BB5 are won. When a BB winning occurs, the process shifts to a corresponding bonus, and ends when a predetermined end number is paid out, and shifts to RT0.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the embodiment described above, when the addition is performed a plurality of times during the addition specialization zone, the number of AT games added is displayed by operating the effect switch 56 for each addition, Or, depending on whether the display of the number of AT games has been omitted after the start operation, it is possible to vary the result notification effect mode for notifying the total number of added AT games, thereby improving the interest of the game. To do.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the player is added, the effect switch 56 is operated to notify the number of added AT games once or not. Since it can be selected, a notification effect suitable for the player's preference is possible.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, except when the effect switch 56 is operated at all times added, when the number of added AT games is not notified even once, FIG. f) As shown in the following, since it is possible to spend time in the result notification effect, the interest of the game is improved.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when the number of added AT games is not notified even once, the total number of added AT games is calculated in the result notification effect as shown in FIG. Since the display can be made in stages by displaying each digit from the first digit, the interest of the game is improved.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the effect switch 56 is operated to notify the number of AT games added each time it is added in the additional specialization zone. When the pattern is switched to a pattern in which the number of AT games is not notified without operating the button, the result notification effect can be performed in the notification modes shown in FIGS. 14 (f) to (h) and (e). It is possible to hit by directing.

  (6) The result notification effect in the above-described embodiment is the case where the effect switch 56 is operated to notify the number of AT games added each time it is added in the added special zone, and the special zone is given as a privilege. Is added, the fact that the special zone is given together with the total number of AT games added is notified. On the other hand, when the special switch zone is given as a privilege when the additional switch is not notified without operating the effect switch 56 even once and the special zone is given as a privilege, as shown in FIG. After notifying the total number of games, as shown in FIG. 14 (e), it is notified that a specialized zone has been granted. As a result, when the bonus given when added is not notified, as a result notification effect, after notifying the total number of added AT games, it can be asked whether the special zone is given. , Can effectively improve the interest of the game.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Notification effect and result notification effect]
In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), by displaying the number of added AT games for each addition, it is possible to add more than the notification mode returning from FIG. 14 (b) to FIG. 14 (a). An example in which the number of played AT games is easily identified has been described. However, the method for facilitating the identification is not necessarily limited to the visual (visual) notification, but may be an auditory (hearing by ear) notification such as an increase in the number of AT games by voice.

  Furthermore, as an example of making it easy to specify the number of AT games added, for example, in the first notification mode, a numerical value to be displayed for specifying the number of AT games is notified as “+50” with a small character. On the other hand, in the second notification mode, it may be specified easily by notifying “+50” in large characters. Further, for example, in the first notification mode, the display of “+50” is scrolled and notified at high speed, whereas in the second notification mode, the display of “+50” is scrolled and notified at low speed. , May be easy to identify.

  In addition, in FIG. 14, an example has been described in which the fact that the player has been added every time a Lip 7 winning is announced, and the number of added AT games is notified depending on whether or not the effect switch 56 is operated. That is, the example which selected the 1st alerting | reporting aspect or the 2nd alerting | reporting aspect according to operation in an addition specialization zone was demonstrated. However, the timing for selecting the first notification mode or the second notification mode is not limited to the added timing, but may be when the added special zone is completed. For example, when a lip 7 win is awarded in the specialization zone, only the fact that the specialization has been added is notified. While the total number of AT games is notified at a time, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the number of additional AT games given by one addition may be notified every time it is added. In the case of such a configuration, even after the effect switch 56 is operated and the number of additional AT games is notified several times, the additional AT is obtained by operating the start switch 7 thereafter. You may make it perform the process switched so that the sum total of the number of games may be alert | reported at once. The result notification effect is executed in a mode corresponding to the notification mode after switching when the notification mode is switched by operating the start switch 7. In addition, as a result notification effect in the case where the first notification mode or the second notification mode is selected when the additional specialization zone ends in this way, when the additional specialization zone ends, all additions are performed. On the other hand, when the effect switch 56 is operated and the number of added AT games is notified every time it is added, the notification mode shown in FIG. 14E is executed, and the start switch 7 is operated to notify the total at a time. May be executed in the notification mode shown in FIGS.

  Further, when the additional specialization zone ends, the number of additional times may be notified. For example, when the addition is performed 5 times, the sub-control unit 91 executes a process for notifying the number of additions such as “addition × 5 times”. Accordingly, it is possible to select whether to notify by operating the effect switch 56 or by operating the start switch 7 with reference to the number of times of addition. In this case, as long as the number of times the privilege is granted can be identified, the information is not limited to the number of times of adding the bonus itself, and for example, information according to the number of times the privilege is granted may be reported. Specifically, when the addition is less than 5 times, a notification such as “Large expected increase” is performed, whereas when the addition is 5 times or more, a notification such as “Expansion expected extra large” may be performed. .

[Regarding the grant of the second privilege]
When the special zone as the second privilege is given in the extra lottery in the extra special zone, it may not be notified at all in the extra special zone, and the first switch 56 The number of added AT games may be notified by the operation, and the fact that the special zone has been given by the second operation on the effect switch 56 may be notified.

  In FIG. 14, as a result notification effect when the number of AT games is not notified without operating the effect switch 56 even once in the additional specialization zone, the number of additional AT games is notified after the additional AT games are notified. Although the example in which the presence / absence of the special zone is notified has been described, when it is informed that the special zone has already been given by operating the effect switch 56 in the special zone, the special zone is added. Even if the effect switch 56 is not operated and the number of AT games is not notified even once, the number of added AT games and the fact that the special zone has been assigned are simultaneously provided as a result notification effect. You may make it alert | report.

[Initialization and additional opportunities for specialization zone]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which when the BAR matching lips 1 to 3 are elected during RT3, 100% is added to the specialized zone. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the BAR-matching lip 1 to 3 are won during RT3, it may be added to the specialized zone only with a predetermined probability. For example, when one of the BAR aligned Lips 1 to 3 is selected during RT3, reel control for pulling in the lip 7 according to the pressing order of the stop operation and reel control for pulling in the lip 1 other than the lip 7 When the reel control for pulling in the lip 7 is performed, the process may be shifted to RT4 and controlled to the specialized zone.

  In addition, an example of adding 100% when the BAR matching lips 1 to 3 are elected in the specialization zone for addition is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the BAR matching lips 1 to 3 are won in RT3, they may be added only with a predetermined probability. For example, when one of the BAR-equipped rips 1 to 3 is selected during RT4, reel control for pulling in the lip 7 according to the pressing order of the stop operation, and reel control for pulling in the lip 1 other than the lip 7, etc. It is determined that when the reel control for pulling in the lip 7 is performed, it may be added. Moreover, although the example where it was added so that it might become the same advantageous degree by winning one of BAR matching Lips 1-3 was demonstrated, not only this but winning one of BAR matching Lips 1-3 In some cases, it may be added such that the degree of advantage varies depending on whether or not the three sets of “BAR” are stopped.

[About granting benefits]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a privilege is granted each time a privilege granting condition is established (BAR matching lip winning) in the additional specialization zone has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. When starting the control, after determining all the privileges to be given in the additional specialization zone, the determined privilege may be divided into multiple notifications.

[About the winning suggestion]
In the above-described embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may determine the winning suggestion effect instead of determining the winning suggestion effect. For example, the main control unit 41, when an internal lottery wins a simultaneous winning combination and an AT lottery is performed, a process for executing a winning suggestion effect that indicates whether or not a BB winning and an AT winning are performed at a predetermined timing. May be performed. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated may be provided. During the freeze effect, a pseudo game is executed in which the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined manner to temporarily stop a specific symbol combination. The simulated game can be executed a plurality of times during the freeze effect. The freeze effect is not limited to the one that is executed when the start switch 7 is operated. When the first stop operation is performed or when the third stop operation is performed, the display result is derived and one game is completed. It may be executed at times.

  In addition, the reliability of the BB winning or AT winning is the highest in the freeze effect, followed by the consecutive hit effect, the button effect, and the character B effect in order of the character A effect. The ratio may be determined so that the type is determined. The effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined. In addition, the predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is not limited to this, but is determined by the main control unit 41 from a plurality of timings (more specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the result by the AT winning suggestion effect). The timing may be determined by a random number lottery or the like (for example, any game among 0 to 32 games) from a game won by a specific lottery target role. The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of the winning suggestion effect to the sub-control unit 91 at a predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect, and if the winning suggestion effect is a freeze effect, You may make it perform the process for freeze production.

[Suggested aspects]
In the above-described embodiment, the example of displaying the character image of the indicator symbol or the specific winning symbol itself as an indication mode of the notification symbol to be notified in the notification effect has been described. A character image that can be recalled may be displayed. For example, when suggesting a watermelon, a character image for one watermelon is displayed. When suggesting a bell, a bell character image having a shape different from that of the bell shown in FIG. 2 is displayed. Alternatively, a character image of a symbol (including a symbol not shown in FIG. 2) whose outer shape is similar to the index symbol or the specific winning symbol may be displayed. A symbol with a similar outer shape refers to a symbol that has the same aesthetics (impression) that is caused by the visual perception of the player who is the consumer, and as a result, is the same symbolically. A design that can be recognized as being (it is difficult to recognize as a different design).

  In addition, as a suggestion mode of the notice symbol to be notified in the notice effect, a character image that is a part of the index symbol or the specific winning symbol and can identify the suggestion target from the part may be displayed. For example, when suggesting a watermelon, a character image that can identify a watermelon skin portion is displayed. When suggesting a bell, a character image that can identify one bell is displayed. There may be. In addition, when a specific character is included in the suggested index design or the specific winning design, an image of the specific character may be displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the character image corresponding to the index symbol or the specific winning symbol is displayed as the indication pattern of the notification symbol to be notified in the notification effect has been described. However, it corresponds to the index symbol or the specific winning symbol. The present invention is not limited to this as long as it suggests an event, and may be a color corresponding to an index symbol or a specific winning symbol, and a color reminiscent of the symbol. For example, when suggesting a watermelon, a green flag that occupies most of the skin, which is a characteristic part of the watermelon, is displayed. When suggesting a bell, a yellow flag that occupies the entire bell is displayed. You may do. In this way, it may indicate the color with the highest occupancy ratio among the colors of the characteristic parts of the suggestion target, and the occupancy ratio is the highest among the colors of the overall design target pattern. It may suggest a high color.

  In addition, the event corresponding to the index symbol or the specific winning symbol is not limited to the character image or color, but the silhouette of the symbol to be suggested, the message that can identify the symbol to be suggested, the name of the symbol to be suggested May be output by voice, or an LED may be provided in advance for each symbol that may be a suggestion target, and an LED corresponding to the symbol that is the suggestion target is turned on. Moreover, you may make it vary the suggestion aspect which suggests the pattern which can become a suggestion object for every pattern of notification production | presentation.

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the value directly affecting the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT, is exemplified as the privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, when an AT lottery has a high probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual, execution of a probability suggestion effect to suggest whether or not the current state is a high probability state , Execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect in the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value, Collecting a certain number of liquid crystal displays a two-dimensional code that gives points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and that can download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website A display or the like may be displayed in the device 51.

  Moreover, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this. Good. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege.

  In addition, when the AT is controlled from when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied, and if the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuous lottery is performed. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege. For example, a continuation probability is set when an AT of 50 games is started, and it is determined whether or not to continue control to the AT for 50 games in accordance with the continuation probability set when the AT ends. Therefore, in the specialization zone for addition, the probability of adding to the set continuation probability may be determined every time the BAR matching lip winning is performed. In addition, the probability of being added is notified only when the effect switch 56 is operated when added in the added special zone, and when the added special zone ends, the notification in the added special zone is notified. You may make it perform the result alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports the sum total of the continued continuation probability by the alerting | reporting aspect according to the aspect.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT having a higher probability than the case where the winning role of the small role is a predetermined state is illustrated as an advantageous state, but it may be an advantageous state for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

  Advantageous states include, for example, regular bonuses (RB) and replay time (RT), where the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, concentrated state of small roles, and at least one reel retractable range is narrower than usual. In addition, it does not change the challenge time (CT), the winning probability of winning prizes, etc., in which the occurrence of all the small roles is allowed in each game, but the operation procedure for winning the winning small roles is a predetermined period. For example, it may be a pseudo bonus that is informed over (for example, until 50 games are consumed). In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled to the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. You may set the advantageous state of a different aspect from the said embodiment, such as the state added and the state where it is easy to increase the number of additional games of AT. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network and the probability of establishing a condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.). It may be a state where a special privilege or an interest of the game is improved. Further, the allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[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 is given. ), 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.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, there is a control in a high probability state of the AT lottery. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing control related to the AT.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
With regard to the setting change state, it is also possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening 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.

  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.

[Modification of slot machine]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the casing is common and only the base or the base and the drum is referred to as a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

[About gaming machines]
In the above embodiment, an example in which various technical matters are applied to a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game by driving a so-called gaming ball into the gaming area. You may apply.

  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 part, 51 liquid crystal display, 90 effect control board, 91 sub-control part.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege;
A notification effect means for executing a notification effect in any of a plurality of types of notification modes when a plurality of benefits are provided;
A result notification effecting means for executing a result notification effect for notifying the total advantage of a plurality of benefits to be granted;
The plurality of types of notification modes include a first notification mode and a second notification mode that makes it easier to specify a privilege that is given than the first notification mode.
The result notification effect unit executes the result notification effect in a different notification mode depending on whether the notification mode of the notification effect executed by the notification effect unit is the first notification mode or the second notification mode. Machine.

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