JP2018175796A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine whose notification to a player is improved.SOLUTION: If an addition of AT games definitely determines that a number of games to be digested (played) during an AT is to reach 1500 games, which is one of termination conditions of the AT, a reaching definite determined presentation is performed. During from a game definitely determined the reaching to 1500 games to the time of reaching 1500 games, a special control is to be performed to give a privilege different from a number of additional games for extending the AT.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is displayed, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit There is a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result. Furthermore, as a gaming machine, when a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device as a game medium, and the game ball reaches a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, the game value is awarded to the player. There is a pachinko game machine.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been a gaming machine that notifies the player of a warning to prevent so-called insults, such as the player throwing a large sum of money in the game and seeking more balls. (For example, patent document 1).

JP, 2014-8184, A

  In the above-described gaming machine, there has been a room for improvement, with no consideration given to alerting when alerting is controlled to a state advantageous to the player.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine with improved notification to a player.

In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that plays a game,
Advantageous state means (for example, processing for controlling the advantageous section by the main control unit 41) for controlling to the advantageous state (for example, the advantageous section);
Counting means (for example, a process of counting the number of counted games by the main control unit 41) for counting a counted value (for example, the number of counted games) from the start timing of the advantageous state;
Termination means (for example, initialization processing by the main control unit 41) for terminating control of the advantageous state when the count value counted by the counting means reaches a specific value (for example, 1500 games);
Granting means (for example, a process for giving an AT game by the main control unit 41) for giving a right (for example, an AT game) to continue the advantageous state;
The count value may reach the specified value by a right granted to the giving means at a predetermined time point in the advantageous state (for example, when it is determined that the number of games to be absorbed in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games) Special control means for performing special control to give a privilege (for example, a set value suggestion, points) different from the right in a period from the predetermined time to the end of control of the advantageous state by the termination means, when determined (For example, processing for performing special control by the main control unit 41)

(1) In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that plays a game,
Advantageous state means (for example, processing for controlling the advantageous section by the main control unit 41) for controlling to the advantageous state (for example, the advantageous section);
And restraining notification means (for example, processing of performing suppression notification by the sub control unit 91) for performing suppression notification for suppressing an excessive game to the player.
The termination condition of the advantageous state is a first termination condition (for example, FIG. 6) which is satisfied when the counted value (for example, the number of counting games) counted during the advantageous state reaches a specific value (for example, 1500 games). 11. It is determined NO at S38 in 11) and a second end condition that can be satisfied before the first end condition is satisfied (for example, all determined S39, S40, and S41 in FIG. 11 are NO) And contains
The suppression notification unit performs the suppression notification when the first end condition is satisfied (for example, when the main control unit 41 determines NO in S38 of FIG. 11, the initialization process of FIG. 12 is performed in S42). The command is executed to set the normal flag in step S424 and control to the normal section is sent to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 performs suppression notification based on the command).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
Transition control means (for example, RT0) for transitioning the state from the first state (for example, RT3) to a second state (for example, RT0 which is the initial RT) which is more disadvantageous than the first state. 12) of the main control unit 41).

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The suppression notification unit performs the suppression notification when the second end condition is satisfied (for example, when the main control unit 41 determines NO in S39, S40, and S41 in FIG. 11, S42 in FIG. 12). The initialization processing is executed, the normal flag is set in S424, and a command to control to the normal section is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 performs the suppression notification based on the command).

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
The device includes a predetermined notification unit (for example, processing in which the sub control unit 91 executes a small combination suggestion based on control by the main control unit 41) that performs predetermined notification (for example, small combination suggestion) different from the suppression notification.
The suppression notification does not end until a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) elapses regardless of whether the specific operation is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14B, the suppression notification is 3 seconds before it elapses) The predetermined notification ends when the specific operation is performed regardless of the elapse of the period (for example, as shown in FIG. The BET operation ends before the second has elapsed).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a view showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object role. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control at the time of winning a winning combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transition outcome. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure showing an outline of a game state. (A) is a figure showing an advantageous section transition lottery table. (B) is a figure which shows AT lottery table. (C) is a figure showing an additional lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the normal area process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous section process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the initialization process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the suppression alerting | reporting in the demo state which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the suppression alerting | reporting in the end of the advantageous state which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a timing chart for explaining the execution period of suppression information. It is a figure for demonstrating the suppression alerting | reporting in the advantageous state completion which concerns on a modification. It is a figure which shows the reach | attainment determination presentation example in a liquid crystal display, and the battle presentation example. It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect of the suppression alerting | reporting which concerns on a modification.

  An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below on the basis of an embodiment. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a view showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of reels.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. A see-through window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51 in the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, 2R juxtaposed in the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. As shown in FIG. 2, on each reel, a plurality of kinds of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the front door 1b is determined according to the gaming state within the range of credits stored as gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player as an example of operation means MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the specified number of bets, the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets) Used when returning the game), the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reel, and the effect A presentation switch 56 for the purpose is provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for reporting information on a game, as an example of the notification means. A credit display 11 on which the number of medals stored as credits is displayed, a gaming assistance display 12 on which the number of medals paid out and an error code etc. are displayed in the event of an error being displayed on the gaming display unit 13 1 BET LED 14 for reporting the number, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16, input request LED 17 for notifying that the medal can be inserted, start effective LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation is possible by the operation of the start switch 7, and Replay An LED 20 during replay is provided to notify that the replay game after winning is in progress.

  The game display section 13 is provided with an advantageous section notification lamp 19 for notifying that it is in the advantageous section described later by lighting the LED lamp. In the present embodiment, after the operation of the start switch 7, the weight (in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since the fixed period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) is being performed. Although there is no LED in the weight for notifying that, such an LED in the weight may be provided.

  The operation of the settlement switch 10 by the player when the credit and the set bet number are settled is also referred to as a settlement operation. When the replay win occurs, the bet number is automatically set, but in this case, the bet number is not settled even if the settlement operation is performed. That is, when the bet number is set automatically and the settlement operation is performed, only the credit is settled. Note that regardless of the presence or absence of the replay winning, only the credit may be settled when the settlement operation is performed, or both of the credit and the bet number may be settled.

  The liquid crystal display 51 can display a plurality of types of images. Specifically, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, control is possible to each state such as a playing state and a non-playing state, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image according to each.

  The game-in-progress state is a state in which a unit game (for example, one game) is actually being performed. Specifically, after the bet number for starting the next one game is made by an automatic bet by bet operation, medal insertion, or replay winning, payout processing (for example, medal payout, credit update, etc. will be described later) The state until the process of updating the gaming support indicator 12 is completed is referred to as a gaming state. In the in-game state, a liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image for normal use (also referred to as a normal background), a background image for effect, and the like.

  The non-playing state, unlike the playing state, is a state in which a unit game is not being performed. Specifically, the state from the completion of the payout process until the number of bets for starting the next one game is called the non-playing state. That is, the non-playing state is a state in which the player is not playing a game.

  The non-playing state includes a non-demo state and a demo state. Specifically, after transitioning from the gaming state to the non-gaming state, for example, the game is in the non-demo state until 30 seconds have elapsed, and after 30 seconds has elapsed, the demo state is obtained. Note that 30 seconds is an example, and the elapsed time can be set arbitrarily.

  In the non-demonstration state, for example, the background is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the same manner as the playing state. In the demonstration state, a demonstration image for the demonstration state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, as shown in FIG. 13 described later, an image in which the characters “DEMO” are shown in a diamond frame is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a demonstration image. As described above, since the demonstration image is an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 after a while in the non-playing state in which the player is not playing a game, it is indicated that the player is not playing a game. It can be said that this is a suggested image.

  As described above, in the non-playing state, for example, not only those controlled to the demo state when 30 seconds have elapsed but also controlled to the demo state when the settlement operation is performed. Specifically, in the case where the bet number is not set automatically because the player does not win the replay, if the settlement operation is performed, the demo state is controlled. In addition, since the number of bets is set automatically when winning a replay, even if the settlement operation is performed, the demonstration state is not controlled.

  In addition, when setting change is done, information regarding the game is initialized. For this reason, when the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off at the time of setting change and then recovered from the power-off, after the setting change, the control is controlled to the demo state. In addition, even when the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off, the information on the game is also initialized when returning from power failure across a specific time (for example, 3 am). Even in such a case, after returning from the power failure, the demo state is controlled.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a specified number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAX BET switch 6 or the like. As a result, the pay line LN is activated, and the operation to the start switch 7 is activated, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the bet number set, that amount is added to the credit. In the following description, the bet number for the next game is set by inserting a medal into the medal insertion portion 4, and the bet number for the next game is set by operating the MAX BET switch 6, collectively. Called the bet operation.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated and the symbols are variably displayed, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping, three symbols are derived and displayed as the display result on the upper, middle, and lower portions of the transparent window 3. When the specified number of bets (for example, 3) is set, the payline LN is activated and the game can be started.

  When the combination of the winning symbols on the winning line LN stops 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 upper limit number of credits (50). When it reaches, the medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 9. When the medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9, the medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 by the driving of a hopper motor (not shown) controlled by the main control unit 41.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, there is a game control board 40 for controlling the progress of the game (which can be said to control the game) and outputting various commands according to the progress of the game, and An effect control board 90 or the like that controls an effect in accordance with a command is provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 90 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs processing for performing effects, and also includes a sub control unit 91 that controls the configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The main control unit 41 includes a RAM 41 c used as a work memory, and a main CPU 41 a that controls each unit connected to the game control board 40 according to a program. The sub control unit 91 includes a RAM 91 c used as a work memory, and a sub CPU 91 a that controls each unit connected to the effect control board 90 according to a program.

  When the MAX BET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 detects an operation on the various switches based on detection signals from the various switches.

  From the main control unit 41, a control signal for performing lighting control or display control of various displays included in the game display unit 13 is output to the game display unit 13. Various displays included in the game display unit 13 light up or display predetermined information based on a control signal from the main control unit 41.

  Control signals for controlling the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are output from the sub control unit 91 to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, respectively. The liquid crystal display 51 displays predetermined information based on the control signal from the sub control unit 91. The speakers 53 and 54 output sound based on the control signal from the sub control unit 91. Note that FIG. 1B is merely an example, and other configurations are also provided inside the slot machine 1.

[Prize winning combination]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination. In the name column of FIG. 3, the names of the winning combinations are shown, and in the combination column of the symbols, symbol combinations in which the winning combinations are winning are shown. Also, in the symbol combination column aligned with the invalid line, symbol combinations that are easy to recognize for the player are shown that are symbol combinations that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the pay line. "/" In the figure means "or". In the award column, the value to be awarded at the time of winning (such as medal payout, re-playing award, etc.) is shown.

  The winning combinations include special roles, small roles, and replay roles. The special role is a role accompanied by a transition to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a minor role is high. The small role is the role of giving medals. A replay role (replay) is a role to provide a replay. Here, replay means that it is possible to play the next game without using a gaming value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, replay means that the reel can be varied without using the gaming value owned by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 3, BB is included in the special part of the winning combinations. The BB is a winning combination with transition to an advantageous state of bonus (for example, big bonus). The end condition of the bonus to be transferred by winning is shown in the BB grant column. The bonus ends when a predetermined number of medals or more is paid out. Specifically, with regard to a bonus controlled by winning and winning a BB, the process ends when the number of medals paid out during the bonus reaches 351 or more.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the middle part of the winning combination, middle bell, lower right bell, upper bell 1-8, lower right watermelon, upper watermelon, middle watermelon, lower cherries, upper cherries, middle cherries, And 1 sheet role 1 and 2 are included. A symbol combination is set for each small winning combination.

  As shown in FIG. 3, among the winning combinations, the replay role includes normal replay, lower replay, fall replays 1 and 2, promotion replays 1 and 2, special replay, and special replay.

[Participant for lottery]
Next, the lottery target role will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target role. The lottery target role is a role to be a target of the internal lottery performed by the slot machine 1. The internal lottery is a process that is executed by the main control unit 41 to determine symbol combinations that are allowed to be derived. In addition, it is also called winning that derivation of a symbol combination is permitted by internal lottery.

  As shown in the “lottery target combination” column and the “combination of winning combination” column in FIG. 4, in the internal lottery, by being selected as one lottery target combination, multiple winning combinations can be simultaneously selected. For example, in the case of winning a strong watermelon, winning of falling watermelon, upper watermelon and one role 1 is permitted. In other words, when the strong watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right falling watermelon, the upper watermelon and the one-in-one hand are simultaneously elected.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 41 reads a lottery target combination determined for each gaming state, performs an internal lottery, and determines whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning. For example, the random number circuit (not shown) included in the main control unit 41 updates the determination value belonging to the predetermined range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts the determination value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. Then, if the extracted determination value corresponds to a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target combination, the main control unit 41 determines the winning of the corresponding lottery target combination.

  The lottery target combination column in FIG. 4 shows the name, and in the gaming state column, for each type of RT, a circle indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target, and the numerical value below the circle is indicated. Indicates the number of judgment values related to the winning probability. In the slot machine 1, RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4 and a bonus are provided as controllable gaming states.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the bonus 1 to 12 is included in the special part of the lottery target roles. Among the bonus 1 to 12, the bonus 1 is a role to win the BB alone, and the bonuses 2 to 12 are small watermelons 1 to 3, weak watermelons, weak cherry 1 to 3, strong cherry 1 to 4 It is a role in which one of 3 and middle cherry and BB are simultaneously elected.

  Bells, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4, weak watermelons 1 to 4, strong watermelons, weak cherries 1 to 4, strong cherries 1 3, middle cherries, and 1 sheet, 1 and 2 are included. The replayable roles (replays) among the lottery target roles include normal replay, replays GR 1 to 6, replays GR 11 to 13, replays GR 21 to 23, replays GR 31 to 33, and replays GR 41 to 43. Hereinafter, weak watermelons 1 to 4 and strong watermelons are collectively referred to as watermelons. The weak cherries 1 to 4, the strong cherries 1 to 3 and the middle cherries are collectively referred to as cherries.

  Bonuses 1 to 12 are roles that become targets of lottery for internal lottery during RT0 to RT3. The small part and the normal replay are the parts to be the lottery targets of the internal lottery at RT0 to RT4. Replays GR1 to 6, Replays GR11 to 13, Replays GR21 to 23, Replays GR31 to 33, and Replays GR41 to 43 are combinations that determine in advance whether or not to be the target of the internal lottery for each gaming state. is there. For example, the replays GR 41 to 43 are roles to be drawn only at RT 3.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (the ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes. Specifically, the payout rate of medals changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of six steps of 1 to 6, and, for example, 6 is the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreases as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, from the point of payout rate, the player has the highest advantage when the setting value is set to 6, and the advantages become lower stepwise as the value becomes smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Become.

[Reel control when multiple winning combinations are won simultaneously]
Reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 is a view for explaining reel control at the time of winning a winning combination. FIG. 6 is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition outcome.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the winning combination column indicates the winning selection target combination. The push order column shows the order in which the stop switch is operated. For example, “left middle right” means to stop the reels in the order of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R by operating in the order of the left stop switch 8L, the middle stop switch 8C and the right stop switch 8R. Indicates Further, "left first stop" means that the left stop switch 8L is operated first, and the subsequent operation procedure does not matter. The symbol combination column to be stopped shows a winning combination that occurs when the stop operation is performed in the pushing order shown in the pushing order column.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated by the operation of the start switch 7, the first reel is stopped by the first operation (the first operation) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The second stop operation is to stop the second reel by the first stop operation and the second operation (the second operation), and to stop the third reel by the third operation (the last operation) Also called third stop operation or final stop operation.

  In the present embodiment, there is provided a push order in which the display result derived in accordance with the operation mode (operation procedure) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is different. The operation mode includes an operation order (the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, and also referred to as a pushing order) and an operation timing (timing of operating the respective stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R).

  As shown in FIG. 5, among the pushing regulars, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, and the replays GR 1 to 6 have different display results derived according to the pushing order. , Replays GR11 to 13, Replays GR21 to 23, Replays GR31 to 33, and Replays GR41 to 43 are included.

  For example, when one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, if the pushing order is the first stop on the left, the symbol combination constituting the lower right bell is derived such that the lower right bell wins. . If one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, if the pushing order is other than the left first stop, the symbol combination constituting the upper bell is derived so that the upper bell wins, or The transition outcome shown in 5 is derived. The transition outcome is a dropout which is derived when the upper bell is missed, and is a symbol combination which does not cause any win. The transition outcome is an appearance where derivation is permitted only when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won.

[Playing state]
The gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4 and a bonus are provided as controllable gaming states. RT0, RT1 and RT4 have a combined probability of replay in the internal lottery of about 1 / 7.3. In RT2, the combined probability of replay in the internal lottery is about 1 / 2.08. In RT3, the combined probability of replay in the internal lottery is about 1 / 1.37. That is, RT3 is a gaming state in which the total probability of replays is higher than RT0, RT1, RT2, and RT4. Also, RT2 is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay is higher than RT0, RT1 and RT4. Therefore, RT0 and R1 are also referred to as disadvantageous RT, RT2 and RT3 as advantageous RT.

  In RT0 to RT4, the probability of winning a small combination that is a lottery target combination other than the replay role is set so as not to change. In addition, the total probability of replays in RT0, RT1 and RT4 is the total number of medals paid out when winning a prize without dropping the winning combination, the total number of medals using medals or credits for setting the number of bets The probability is set that the number of medals does not increase and the number of medals does not increase.

  During the bonus, for example, the bell is determined to be elected with a very high probability. Bell is a part that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during a bonus, regardless of the operation timing and the pushing order, the bell winning can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

  When BB is won and the BB prize is missed, it is controlled to RT4. The winning flag set when the BB is won is carried over until the winning of the winning BB occurs. The RT4 is also controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning occurrence. When a BB prize occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by being paid out more than the number of medals described with reference to FIG.

  In addition, when BB is simultaneously elected with another lottery object combination, reel control is performed so that the lottery object combinations other than BB win first. Therefore, when there is a high probability of winning the small winning combination or the re-playing combination in RT4, the BB winning is hard to occur and it becomes difficult to shift to the bonus. Therefore, in RT4, the probability of occurrence of BB winning is higher than in other gaming states. That is, in RT4, the probability that the symbol combination corresponding to BB is derived is higher than that in the other gaming states. Specifically, in RT4, the probability of losing in the internal lottery is higher than in the other gaming states so that the BB which has won is elected alone. In the present embodiment, as described above, in RT4, the probability of winning a replay role is set to be lower than that in RT2 or RT3. As a result, in RT4, it is easy to win the BB alone, and it is less likely that the bonus can not be transferred to the bonus indefinitely.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the transition from RT0 to RT3 is made according to the appearance. The game state immediately after the setting change for changing the setting value for which the winning probability of the winning combination is determined is RT0. That is, after the setting change is made (for example, after opening the store), the gaming state in which the player plays first is RT0. For this reason, RT0 is also referred to as initial RT. The transition from RT0 to RT1 is made by deriving the transition point.

  The transition from RT1 to RT2 is made by winning of promotion replays 1 and 2. It shifts from RT2 to RT3 by the special replay prize. In addition, when a transition outcome appears in RT2 or fall replay 1 wins, it returns to RT1. When the transition result appears at RT3, the process returns to RT1, and when the fall replay 2 wins, the process returns to RT2.

  Therefore, the player needs to pay attention to the appearance in order to stay in the current advantageous gaming state or to shift to a more advantageous state. However, which of Replay 1, Elevation Replay 2, Special Replay, Fall Replay 1 and Fall Replay 2 is derived depends not only on the internal lottery winning status but also on the stop order of reels 2L, 2C, 2R. . That is, it can be determined whether the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are pressed, in order to be able to stay in the current advantageous gaming state, shift to a more advantageous state, or fall into the disadvantageous gaming state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, promoted Replays 1 and 2 and Special Replays are won when Replays GR1 to 6 or Replays GR31 to 33 are won and the stop switch is operated in the corresponding push order. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the fall replays 1 and 2 are won when the replays GR 11 to 13 or the replays GR 21 to 23 are won and the reels other than the normal replay play condition are set as the first stop.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying a pushing order (correct procedure) which is advantageous to the player. The function for such notification is called navigation. Further, a period during which navigation is performed is called AT (assist time). AT is a notification state in which a navigation for notifying the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is executed.

  Here, among the pushing regulars, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 change the winning combination depending on the pushing order. Such pushing order is collectively called pushing order bell. In addition, among the pushing regular roles, the replay state is changed depending on the pushing order among the replays GR1 to 6, the replays GR 11 to 13, the replays GR 21 to 23, and the replays GR 31 to 33. Such pushing order is collectively called pushing order replay.

  In the game in which the pushing order bell is won, the main character does not get better when the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure for winning the main character (in the present embodiment, the middle bell and the right falling bell) It may be advantageous for the player than when the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure. For example, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the push order bell is won, when the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, the middle bell and the lower right bell must surely win and eight medals are paid out. However, when the stop switch is operated in an incorrect procedure, winnings may be missed. Further, in the push-order replay, the correct order is a push order for winning a role that is a trigger to shift to an advantageous gaming state or a role for staying in an advantageous gaming state. Here, the net increase number means the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of medals used from the number of medals paid out. Also, a procedure that is not the correct procedure is also referred to as an incorrect procedure. The correct procedure is not limited to the pressing order, but may be the operation timing, or may be a combination of the pressing order and the operation timing.

  When a predetermined condition is established, control is made to the AT. During the AT, of the pushing order, the correct procedure of the pushing order which is won when the winning order bell or the pushing order replay is won is notified. As a result, when the pushing order bell is won, it is possible to win the downhill bell or the middle bell without deriving the transition output, and it is possible to obtain the medal and be controlled to the disadvantageous RT1. Can be prevented. In addition, when it is possible to win the promotion replay 1 and 2 or the special replay, when the winning order replay is won, it is possible to shift the gaming state to RT3. In RT2, winning in the fall replay 1 can be avoided, and in RT3, winning in the fall replay 2 can be avoided, so the user can stay at RT3. In addition, the part used as the object which alert | reports a correct procedure in AT is collectively called navigation object part.

[Navi]
During AT, a navigation capable of specifying the pushing order (correct procedure) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the pay line LN is executed according to the winning situation. During AT, the main control unit 41 executes processing for notifying information capable of specifying the correct procedure according to the navigation target combination won in the internal lottery processing, using the gaming assistance display 12.

  When the main control unit 41 wins the navigation target combination in the AT, the main control unit 41 outputs a push order command capable of specifying a correct procedure according to the navigation target combination. As a result, the sub control unit 91 can execute navigation effects based on the push order command. The navigation effect is navigation performed by the sub control unit 91 when the main control unit 41 performs navigation during AT. The sub control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to notify information (for example, pressing order) that can specify the correct procedure according to the pressing order command. As described above, in both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, navigation is performed by notifying information that can specify the correct procedure.

[Game section]
The main control unit 41 controls the game section. The game section includes a normal section, a standby section, and an advantageous section.

  The advantageous section is a section having a performance related to an instruction function of instructing the player of the operation mode (operation procedure (pushing order), operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the advantageous section, the navigation is performed at least once in which a winning combination for obtaining the maximum payout number is generated. Specifically, when the pushing order bell is won, a navigation for notifying a correct procedure is performed. Navigation is not performed in the normal section. That is, the advantageous section is more advantageous to the player than the normal section in that the navigation is executed at least once in which a winning is awarded so that the maximum payout number can be obtained.

  Further, the "interested section" includes a section controlled by the AT and a section controlled by the CZ (chance zone). CZ is a state in which the degree of advantage regarding control to the AT is higher than that in the normal section. The high degree of advantage regarding the control to the AT includes that it is easy to be controlled by the AT and that many AT games that are the right to control the AT are easily provided. AT is more advantageous than CZ. For example, in the case of the present embodiment, at least 50 games are guaranteed for a period in which navigation can be performed (also referred to as a navigation period) in the AT, while CZ only guarantees 10 games for the navigation period. Furthermore, while at AT, the navigation period can be extended by winning an additional lottery described later, there is no extension of the navigation period at CZ. As described above, since the navigation period of AT is guaranteed to be longer than CZ, for example, it is possible to increase the number of games in which the leading role is won when the bell is won and the advantage is higher than CZ.

  After the setting change, it is controlled to the normal section, and shifts to the advantageous section based on winning of the advantageous section shift lottery (the advantageous section shift lottery of FIG. 9A described later) to shift to the advantageous section. When the win by the advantageous section transition lottery is the same timing as the BB win, it may be a standby section in which the control to the advantageous section is on standby until the BB prize is achieved. When being controlled to the waiting section, it shifts to the advantageous section based on the BB winning.

  When being controlled to the advantageous section, it shifts to the normal section based on the satisfaction of the predetermined end condition. The predetermined end condition is a condition that is satisfied when the count value (count game to be described later) counted during the advantageous section reaches a specific value (for example, 1500 games), and the condition is satisfied before the condition is satisfied. It includes possible conditions which are satisfied when the right to control the advantageous section is lost. The right to control to the advantageous section includes a CZ game to control the CZ and an AT game to control the AT.

  While being controlled to the advantageous section, a lottery concerning an instruction function of instructing the player the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. In the drawing relating to the instruction function, for example, a drawing to determine whether to control to AT (AT drawing of FIG. 9 (b) described later), a drawing to extend the period to control to AT (FIG. Including lottery)). While being controlled to the standby section, none of the navigation effect, the advantageous section transition lottery, and the lottery relating to the instruction function is performed.

  The main control unit 41 performs an initialization process when an end condition for ending control to the advantageous section is satisfied, and starts control to the normal section. When the initialization process is performed, all data relating to the advantageous section is initialized, and the currently executed advantageous section ends and returns to the normal section. For example, if the currently running advantageous section is CZ, CZ ends even if the number of CZ games still remains. Also, for example, if the currently running advantageous section is AT, AT ends even if the number of AT games still remains.

  For example, the main control unit 41 counts the number of digested games in the advantageous section. Then, when the counted number of games (also referred to as the number of counted games) reaches 1,500, the main control unit 41 resets the number of counted games and executes initialization processing.

  Furthermore, in the initialization process, initial RT transition control for shifting to RT0 which is the initial RT is performed. If the end condition of the advantageous section is established during the bonus, although all data related to the advantageous section is initialized, the gaming state remains controlled by the bonus, and when the bonus is ended, it shifts to RT0 which is the initial RT Do. That is, when the termination condition of the advantageous section is satisfied during the bonus, the main control section 41 ends the control to the advantageous section although the control to the advantageous section is ended.

  After changing the setting, it is controlled to the normal section, and shifts to the advantageous section based on having won the advantageous section shift lottery for shifting to the advantageous section. After the end of the advantageous section, it is controlled to the normal section by the initialization processing, but as shown in FIG. 7, when the control to the advantageous section is finished in RT1 to 3, the normal section is shifted The gaming state also shifts to RT0 which is RT. For this reason, after the control to the advantageous section is finished, the control is performed in the same state as that immediately after the setting change.

  Here, for example, the net increase per game in the slot machine 1 is less than two. For this reason, the total net increase number in the case where the number of counted games reaches 1,500 which is the limited number of times does not exceed 3,000 at the maximum. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the advantageous section continues and the net increase in number continues to increase, the net increase in number does not exceed 3000 as the advantageous section and the advantageous RT end by the initialization processing. This makes it possible to suppress the increase in the gambling of the game. The conditions under which the initialization process is performed may be appropriately set in consideration of the product of the number of digested games in the advantageous section and the net increase number per game. For example, if the net increase number per game is less than 3, it is sufficient to set the number of times of limit of the number of count games to 1000 games. Further, the total net increase number when the initialization process is executed is not limited to 3000 at the maximum, and another number such as 2000 may be applied. For example, when the total net increase number is set to 2000 at the maximum, if the net increase number is less than 2, it is sufficient to set the number of times of limitation of the number of count games to 1000 games.

[Advantaged section transition lottery]
The advantageous section transition lottery executed during the normal section will be described with reference to FIG. 9 (a). FIG. 9A is a diagram showing an advantageous section transition lottery table.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs the advantageous section transition lottery in accordance with the advantageous section transition lottery table shown in FIG. 9A during the normal section. The main control unit 41 determines not to shift or to shift to any one of CZ and AT by executing the advantageous section shift lottery. Here, it is also referred to as not having won the advantageous section transition lottery to decide not to shift.

  When the main control unit 41 determines to control to CZ in the advantageous section transition lottery, the main control unit 41 assigns a predetermined number of CZ games (for example, 10 games) as a right to control to CZ. When the main control unit 41 determines to control the AT, the main control unit 41 gives the AT a predetermined game number (for example, 50 games) as the right to control the AT.

  When the main control unit 41 determines to control to CZ, the main control unit 41 sets a CZ flag indicating to control to CZ in a predetermined area of the RAM 41 c and manages a period to control to CZ. The number of CZ games to be given to the CZ game counter stored in the predetermined area is set. When the main control unit 41 determines to control to the AT, the main control unit 41 sets an AT flag indicating control to the AT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and controls the period to control to the AT. The number of AT games to be granted is set to the AT game counter stored in the predetermined area. The CZ flag and the AT flag are collectively referred to as an advantageous flag.

  The main control unit 41 controls the CZ when the CZ game counter is 1 or more, and controls the AT when the AT game counter is 1 or more. The main control unit 41 decrements the value of the CZ game counter by 1 each time one game is consumed after being controlled to CZ, and ends CZ when all CZ games are consumed. Although the main control unit 41 does not subtract the value of the AT game counter during the period from the time when it is controlled by the AT to the time when the RT state shifts to RT3, after shifting to RT3, every time one game is consumed, the AT game counter Subtract the value one by one and terminate the AT when all AT games have been consumed. Here, a period from when being controlled by the AT to when the gaming state shifts to RT3 is also referred to as a preparation period.

[Drawing to affect indication function]
The lottery relating to the instruction function executed during the advantageous section includes an AT lottery and an additional lottery.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an AT lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control the AT in CZ according to the AT lottery table shown in FIG. 9B, and determines the number of AT games to be given.

  When the main control unit 41 determines to control the AT in the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 assigns the determined number of AT games.

  When the main control unit 41 determines to control to the AT, the main control unit 41 sets an AT flag indicating to control to the AT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and resets the value of the CZ game counter. Furthermore, the main control unit 41 sets the number of AT games to be given to an AT game counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41 c in order to manage a period controlled by the AT.

  The main control unit 41 controls the AT when the AT game counter is 1 or more. The main control unit 41 decrements the value of the AT game counter by one each time one game is consumed after being controlled by the AT. Although the main control unit 41 does not subtract the value of the AT game counter during the period from the time when it is controlled by the AT to the time when the RT state shifts to RT3, after shifting to RT3, every time one game is consumed, the AT game counter Subtract one by one.

  FIG. 9C is a diagram showing an additional lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether to add an AT game during AT and determines the number of AT games to be added according to the addition lottery table shown in FIG. 9C.

  When the main control unit 41 determines to add an AT game in the addition lottery, the main control unit 41 gives the number of AT games to be added.

  When the main control unit 41 determines to add an AT game, the main control unit 41 adds the number of AT games to be added to an AT game counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41 c to manage a period controlled by the AT. . The main control unit 41 decrements the value of the AT game counter by one each time one game is consumed, and terminates the AT when all AT games are consumed.

[Playability during the advantageous section and during the normal section]
The game characteristics during the advantageous section and during the normal section will be described. It is controlled to CZ or AT during an advantageous section. During CZ, the AT lottery is performed according to the probability shown in the AT lottery table of FIG. 9 (b). If you win the AT lottery during CZ, it will be controlled by AT. Note that navigation is performed at least once in the advantageous section regardless of whether CZ or AT is controlled. However, when the AT is won in the advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section during RT0, the navigation is not executed even if the pushing order bell is won. Specifically, first, when the main control unit 41 wins an AT by an advantageous section transition lottery in a normal section in any gaming state including RT0, the main control section 41 sets 1 in the navi counter for executing navi at least once. Set At this time, when the AT is won in a gaming state other than RT0 and is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 navigates in the game in which the pushing order bell is won, provided that the gaming state is other than RT0. Execute and delete 1 set in the navigation counter. On the other hand, when the AT is won in the gaming state of RT0 and is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 does not execute navigation in the game in which the pushing order is won on condition that the gaming state is RT0. , Maintain 1 set in the navigation counter. The reason for this is that navigation is executed when the push bell is won during RT0, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation, the transition outcome is not derived and remains at RT0. The reason is that Then, after the transition outcome is derived in the game winning the push order bell and shifted to RT1, the main control unit 41 executes navigation in the game winning the push order bell and sets 1 set in the navigation counter to erase. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins CZ in the advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section in any gaming state including RT0, regardless of whether the gaming state is RT0 or not, Similarly, 1 is set to the navigation counter, and navigation is executed with the game winning the bell order regardless of whether or not the gaming state is RT0, and 1 set to the navigation counter is erased. In addition, if navigation is performed once, navigation may not be performed when winning in the push order bell. In this way, it is possible to shift from RT0 to RT1 even when controlled by CZ.

  During AT, when the navigation target combination is won, the correct procedure of the navigation target combination is notified by the navigation effect. When the AT is started during RT1 and any one of replays GR1 to 6 is won, and the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect, the promotion replay 1 or 2 is derived and shifts to RT2 . Thereafter, when the player wins the replay GR31 to 33 during the RT2 and the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navigation effect, the special replay is derived and shifts to RT3.

  Even if the replays GR21 to 23 are won during the RT3, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in accordance with the navigation effect, the fall replay 2 is not derived, and the transition to the RT2 is not made. Similarly, even when the push bell is won during RT3, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation effect, the process does not shift to RT1. That is, as long as the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R in accordance with the navigation effect, there is no transition from RT3 to another gaming state. In addition, even if the player moves to RT2 or RT1 by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure during the RT3, the stop is then performed according to the navigation effect. If the switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the process returns to RT3 again.

  On the other hand, during the normal section, the navigation effect is not executed even if the navigation target role is won. For this reason, the probability of being operated in the correct procedure is 1/3 when winning in the push order bell. When the upper bells 1 to 8 are dropped in the case where the incorrect answering procedure is performed with the probability of 2 /, the transition outcome is derived. Similarly, the probability of winning in falling fall replay 1 is 2/3 when one of replays GR11 to 13 is won, and the probability of winning in fall fall replay 2 when one of replays GR21 to 23 is elected is 2 / 3. In addition, the probability of winning in Promotion Replay 1 or Promotion Replay 2 is 1/6 when one of Replays GR1 to 6 is won, and the special is given when any of Replays GR31 to 33 is won. The probability of winning a replay is 1/3. That is, during non-AT, the transition outcome is derived quickly, and it is easy to win the fall replays 1 and 2. Also, during non-AT, it is difficult to win promotion replays 1 and 2 and special replays. During the normal section, even if the user can operate in the correct procedure, the navi effect is not executed, so it is difficult to stay at RT3 and easy to stay at RT1.

  That is, in the case where the display result causing the transition outcome and the wins of the fall replays 1 and 2 is derived during the advantageous section, the advantageous RT shifts from RT2 and RT3 which are the advantageous RT to RT1 which is the disadvantageous RT. Also in the case of AT, it is possible to return to RT2 or RT3 by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect.

  On the other hand, during the normal section, since it is not controlled by the AT, it is easy to stay at RT1. For example, since it is easy to stay at RT3 when being controlled by AT during the advantageous section, it is highly possible that the control is made by RT3 at the timing when the advantageous section is ended. At the end of the advantageous section, initial RT transition control is performed, and RT3 shifts to RT0. In this case, although the transition outcome may be derived and transition may be made to RT1, if the transition is made from RT3 to RT0 with the end of the advantageous section, since the advantageous section is ended and controlled to the normal section. Is difficult to return to RT3.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although the number of AT games is decremented by one during the advantageous section, the AT game counter is set again when the number of AT games is added. For this reason, the timing at which all the AT game numbers, which are the end conditions of the advantageous section, are digested fluctuates.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs game processing to control one game. In the game process, first, a bet number setting, a bet process for credit settlement, bet number settlement are performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning (internal lottery).

  In the internal lottery process, after the internal lottery is performed, an internal lottery command setting process is performed to set a command according to the result of the internal lottery. The main control unit 41 reads out the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery, and sets an internal winning command for specifying a group to which the lottery target combination belongs in the command queue when any lottery target combination is won.

  The group column of FIG. 4 shows the group to which the lottery target role belongs. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, "bell" for bell, "push order bell" for left bell 1 to right bell 4, "weak watermelon" for weak watermelons 1 to 4, and strong watermelon "Strong watermelon", "weak cherry" against weak cherry 1-4, "strong cherry" against strong cherry 1-3, "middle cherry" against middle cherry, bonus 1 to 12 " "BB" is defined respectively.

  Also, "Normal Replay" for Normal Replay, "Push Order Replay" for Replays GR1 to 6, 11 to 13, 21 to 23, and 31 to 33, and "Special Replay" for Replays GR 41 to 43, respectively. It is fixed. The main control unit 41 specifies a group to which the lottery target combination selected in the internal lottery belongs, and transmits an internal winning command corresponding to the group. For example, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command capable of specifying “1” if “bell”, and transmits an internal winning command capable of specifying “2” if “push order bell”. .

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 identifies the selected group from the internal winning command, and executes effects according to the group.

  When it is determined that the navigation target combination is won during the AT, the main control unit 41 sets, in the command queue, a push order command for specifying a correct procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination. Thereby, on the side of the sub control unit 91, navigation effects can be performed based on the push order command.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is not in the AT or has not won the navigation lottery target combination, the main control unit 41 sets, in the command queue, push order commands that can specify a predetermined standard procedure. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect according to the group specified from the internal winning command, while making it impossible to specify the correct procedure even if the sub control unit 91 side is injustice.

  When the internal lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, and then the stop switches 8L, 8C. , 8R, and stop the rotation of the reel in response to the stop operation.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is finished, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the payline.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medal payout or credit addition according to the occurrence of winning, various processes not related to winning (for example, counting the number of medals paid out during a bonus process for bonus termination control, winning without carryover A flag (e.g., a winning flag for a small winning combination / replay role) is erased, and the like. In the game end processing, processing for setting a gaming state is performed in preparation for the next game. Thereby, the game processing for one game is completed, and the game processing for the next one game is started.

[Suppress Notification]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the suppression notification for suppressing the excessive game to the player is performed. The suppression notification is a notification for suppressing or paying attention to the player, a notification for prompting the player to finish the game, and pouring a large amount of money for the player. It is a notification for suppressing or paying attention, or a notification for suppressing or paying attention to excessively asking the player to obtain medals.

  When the suppression notification is performed, a character image for causing the player to suppress excessive gaming is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when the suppression notification is performed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image in which a sentence “Pachinko / pachislot is a play to be enjoyed moderately. When the suppression notification is performed, the above-described character image is clearly displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at a position easy for the player to see and easy for the player to understand.

  In addition, in the character image in the suppression notification, the order of the sentence “Pachinko / pachislot is a play to enjoy moderately.” And the sentence “Let's be careful about getting stuck.” Does not matter, and whichever is placed first. Good. Moreover, in the character image in the suppression notification, such a sentence may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 over not only one line but a plurality of lines. Furthermore, in the character image in the suppression notification, the font, the color, the size, etc. of the character may be set arbitrarily regardless of the character. The character image in the suppression notification is not limited to the sentence “Pachinko / pachislot is a play to be enjoyed moderately. Let's be careful not to get in it.” But if it is a sentence for suppressing excessive game for the player It may be a text, or a presentation image such as a character image or a logo image may be combined with the text.

  The suppression notification is performed when controlled to the demonstration state as shown in FIG. 13 described later. Further, as shown in FIG. 14B described later, the suppression notification is performed when the advantageous state ends. The advantageous states in the present embodiment include bonus and AT. That is, in the present embodiment, the suppression notification is performed when the bonus ends or when the advantageous section (AT) ends. However, when winning BB in the advantageous section (AT), the currently executing advantageous section (AT) is interrupted and controlled by the bonus, and when the bonus ends thereafter, the interrupted advantageous section (AT) is resumed. It is controlled. In such a case, the suppression notification is not performed when the bonus ends, and the suppression notification is performed when the controlled advantage section (AT) ends again.

  Even in the suppression notification performed at any timing, the character image in the suppression notification is common. That is, in both of the suppression notification performed when being controlled to the demonstration state and the suppression notification performed when the advantageous state ends, the text content, the font, the color, and the size of the characters are the same. In addition, even when a rendering image such as a character image or a logo image is combined with a sentence, the suppression notification performed when being controlled to the demonstration state is the same as the suppression notification performed when the advantageous state ends. An effect image is used.

  The suppression notification of the present embodiment appears with the fade-in effect and disappears with the fade-out effect. For example, the character image in the suppression notification appears while gradually changing from an unclear state to a clear state by fade-in. In addition, the character image in the suppression notification disappears while gradually changing from the clear state to the unclear state by fade-out. The suppression notification of this embodiment appears after the fade-in period in which the fade-in is performed, and then is performed for at least a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), and then disappears after the fade-out period in which the fade-out is performed. In the fade-in period or fade-out period, the suppression notification is incomplete. Therefore, when the character image in the suppression notification appears due to fade-in or fade-out, the suppression notification is performed completely for at least a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) except for a period during which the fade-in or fade-out is performed. Note that, for example, when a character image capable of suppressing notification appears by horizontal scrolling or the like, and a character image in suppression notification disappears by horizontal scrolling or the like, suppression notification occurs at least for a predetermined period (for example, Should be performed for 3 seconds. Note that the suppression notification may be performed completely for at least a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), and may be ended or continued after being performed for the predetermined period. If the suppression notification continues even after a predetermined period, the suppression notification may end with a specific operation (for example, a BET operation).

[Section processing]
The main control unit 41 executes normal section processing and advantageous section processing as processing relating to the game section. The main control unit 41 determines whether the normal section or the advantageous section is controlled by checking the flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The main control unit 41 determines that the normal interval is controlled if the normal flag is set, executes the normal interval processing, and executes the advantageous interval processing when the advantageous flag is set. The advantageous flag includes the CZ flag and the AT flag described above. The section processing is performed after the bet number is set. When the setting change is completed, the normal flag is set.

Normal interval processing
The normal section processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the normal section process performed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 determines whether the start switch 7 has been operated (S10). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S10), the main control unit 41 waits for the process until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S10), the main control unit 41 acquires the result of the internal lottery (S11). Next, the main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section transition lottery (S12). In S12, the main control unit 41 executes the advantageous section transition lottery in accordance with the acquired result of the internal lottery and the advantageous section transition lottery table shown in FIG. 9A.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated to stop all the reels (S13). If all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels stop. On the other hand, when all the reels have stopped (YES in S13), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives the display result (S14). In addition, since it is not an advantageous section, control to AT is prohibited in processing of S11-S14.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section transition lottery has been won (S15). If the main control section 41 has not won by the advantageous section transition lottery (NO in S15), the main section processing ends. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 has won the advantageous section transition lottery (YES in S15), that is, when it is determined to shift to CZ or AT, the main control unit 41 sets 1 in the navigation counter (S16). The navi counter is a counter for performing navi presentation at the time of winning in the push order bell at least once, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41 c of the main control unit 41. The navi counter is cleared to 0 when n is selected and a navi effect is executed once or BB is won after 1 is set. That is, in the advantageous section such as CZ and AT, the navi effect is executed at least once when the push order bell is won, and the navi effect is not exceptionally executed when shifting to the bonus.

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes a section transition process. In the section transition process, the main control unit 41 first determines whether or not the combination lottery target combination is simultaneously won with BB (S17). The main control unit 41 turns on the advantageous section notification lamp 19 (S19) when the transition lottery target combination is not simultaneously won with BB (NO in S17). After that, the main control unit 41 sets an advantage flag indicating that control to an advantage section is made in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S20), and ends the normal section processing.

  On the other hand, when the transition lottery target combination is simultaneously won with BB (YES in S17), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not BB is won in the game in which BB is won (S18). When the BB winning is achieved (YES in S18), the main control unit 41 executes the processing of S19 and S20, and ends the normal interval processing.

  On the other hand, when the BB is not winning a BB (NO in S18), the main control unit 41 sets a standby flag indicating that the standby section is being controlled to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S21), and ends the normal section processing. Do.

[Inter-advancing section processing]
The advantageous section process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the advantageous section process performed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 determines whether the start switch 7 has been operated (S30). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S30), the main control unit 41 waits for the process until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S30), the main control unit 41 acquires the result of the internal lottery (S31).

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes an instruction function lottery process (S32). Specifically, AT lottery or additional lottery is executed. The main control unit 41 performs the AT lottery or the additional lottery in accordance with the result of the internal lottery and the lottery tables of FIGS. 9 (b) and 9 (c) selected based on the controlled state (for example, CZ, AT). Run.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether the stop switch has been operated and all the reels have stopped (S33). If all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S33), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels stop. On the other hand, when all the reels have stopped (YES in S33), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives the display result (S34). In addition, since it is an advantageous section, it may be controlled by AT in the process of S31-S34.

  Next, the main control unit 41 updates the AT game counter and the CZ game counter (S35). Specifically, the result of the instruction function lottery process and the digestion of the AT game or the CZ game are reflected on the AT game counter or the CZ game counter.

  For example, when the AT is won in the instruction function lottery process in CZ, the number of AT games assigned to the AT game counter is set, and the CZ game counter is set to zero. On the other hand, if the player is not elected in the instruction function lottery process in CZ, the value of the CZ game counter is decremented by one. In addition, when an additional prize is won in the AT, the number of AT games granted is set. On the other hand, if the win is not made in the command function lottery process during AT, the value of the AT game counter is decremented by one.

  Although the AT game counter and the CZ game counter are executed after S34 when the display result is derived, they may be executed before or after the timing (S32) at which the indication function lottery process is executed.

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes maximum designated section processing (S36). The maximum designated section is a section for executing the navi effect when the navi effect execution timing (in the present embodiment, when the winning order bell is won) is reached. In the maximum designated section process, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the sub control unit 91 and sets 0 in the navigation counter when the winning order bell is won. As a result, the sub control unit 91 executes navigation effects for notifying a correct procedure for winning the middle bell or the right falling bell in accordance with the command from the main control unit 41. In addition, in the maximum designated section processing, when the BB is won, the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the navigation counter without transmitting a command to the sub control unit 91. On the other hand, in the maximum designated section processing, the main control section 41 proceeds to the processing of S37 while maintaining the navigation counter at 1 when winning in a combination other than pushing order bell and BB or losing.

  Next, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the clear counter (S37). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the clear counter has reached 1500, that is, whether or not the number of count games has reached 1500 games (S38). When the number of counted games has reached 1500 games (NO in S38), the main control unit 41 executes initialization processing (S42), and ends the advantageous section processing.

  On the other hand, when the number of counted games has not yet reached 1500 games (YES in S38), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the navi counter is 0 (S39). When the value of the navi counter is not 0 (NO in S39), the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous section processing.

  On the other hand, when the value of the navigation counter is 0 (YES in S39), the main control unit 41 determines whether the value of the CZ game counter is 0 (S40). When the value of the CZ game counter is not 0 (NO in S40), the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous zone processing. Here, if the value of the CZ game counter is not 0, it means that the right to control the CZ still remains.

  On the other hand, when the value of the CZ game counter is 0 (YES in S40), the main control unit 41 determines whether the value of the AT game counter is 0 (S41). When the value of the AT game counter is not 0 (NO in S41), the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous zone processing. Here, that the value of the AT game counter is not 0 means that the right to control the AT still remains. When the value of the AT game counter is 0 (YES in S41), the main control unit 41 executes initialization processing (S42), and ends the advantageous section processing.

  As described above, when the first end condition that the number of counted games reaches 1,500 is satisfied, or the main control unit 41 determines that all of the navigation counter, the number of CZ games, and the number of AT games become zero. When the end condition is satisfied, the initialization process is executed.

[Initialization process]
The initialization process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the initialization process performed by the main control unit 41. The initialization process is a process that is executed when an end condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the clear counter, the AT game counter, and the CZ game counter (S421). Next, the main control unit 41 executes initial RT transition control (S422). The initial RT shift control is control for shifting the gaming state to RT0 which is the initial RT. In the present embodiment, in order to control RT0 from the next game, an RT0 flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, the main control unit 41 turns off the advantageous section notification lamp 19 (S423).

  Next, the main control unit 41 sets a normal flag indicating that control to a normal section is performed in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S424), and ends the initialization process.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 counts the number of games in the advantageous section. For example, the main control unit 41 counts and adds each subsequent game, with the next game winning the advantageous section transition lottery as the first game. The count game number is counted by the clear counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. When the number of counted games reaches 1,500, the first end condition is satisfied, and the main control unit 41 executes an initialization process.

  When the initialization process is executed, the advantageous section (for example, CZ, AT) ends, and the gaming state shifts from the advantageous RT (for example, RT2, RT3) to the initial RT (RT0). Therefore, when the initialization process is performed, the AT state (so-called ART) at RT3, which is an advantageous RT, ends. This makes it possible to prevent the player from becoming excessively advantageous by continuing the advantageous state such as AT even though the player has sufficiently won medals during the advantageous section.

  Furthermore, when the initialization process is executed, the main control unit 41 sets a normal flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. At this time, a command indicating that the initialization process has been performed is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. When the sub control unit 91 receives the command, the sub control unit 91 performs the above-described suppression notification. This makes it possible for the player to suppress excessive gaming when it is easy for the player to concentrate on the game with the aim of acquiring further medals, as in the situation where the player has sufficiently acquired medals during the advantageous section. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is satisfied when the number of CZ games granted and the number of AT games are all consumed and the second termination condition is satisfied, even before the number of counted games reaches 1,500. The initialization process is executed by the control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 performs suppression notification. This makes it possible to suppress the player from performing excessive game play when it is easy for the player to concentrate on the game with the aim of acquiring further medals, as after the advantageous state of AT has ended.

  In addition to the number of games, the main control unit 41 may count the net increase number in the advantageous section. The counted net increase number (also referred to as count net increase number) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In most cases, the number of count games reaches 1500 before the count net increase reaches 2999, which is the upper limit amount, but the count net increase reaches 2999 before the count game reaches 1500 games In this case, the main control unit 41 may execute an initialization process. That is, the main control unit 41 may execute the initialization process when the number of counted games reaches 1,500 or the net increase in the number reaches 2999.

  The number of games and the count of the net increase number are reset (the storage area of the RAM 41c is initialized) when the initialization process is performed. In addition, the number of games and the count of the net increase are also reset when the setting is changed. Furthermore, the number of games and the count of the net increase are also reset when the power is supplied again across 3 am after the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off. Here, the reason for determining whether or not the return from the power-off period is over 3 am is the counting of the number of games and the net increase by the momentary interruption while the player is playing a game during the operation of the game arcade. Is reset, the number of games and the net increase number are counted from one again, which may substantially cause the player to obtain 3,000 or more medals. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the power has returned from the power failure across a specific time (in the present embodiment, 3 am) which is surely outside the business hours of the game arcade.

[Notification of suppression in demo state]
The suppression notification in the demonstration state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13A is a diagram for describing suppression notification in the demonstration state according to the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, after transitioning from the in-game state to the non-in-game state, the non-demonstration state is reached, for example, for 30 seconds. Note that 30 seconds is an example, and the elapsed time can be set arbitrarily. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13A, in the non-demo state, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the same normal background as that displayed in the in-game state. In this example, the normal background corresponding to the sea stage among the plurality of types of stages on the presentation is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, when 30 seconds have elapsed in the non-demo state, the state transitions to the demo state. In the demonstration state, first, suppression notification is performed. When the suppression notification is performed, a character image for causing the player to suppress excessive gaming is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the character image in suppression alerting | reporting is shown by "suppression alerting | reporting A" on drawing. As an example sentence of a character image ("suppression notification A" on the drawing) in the suppression notification, for example, "Pachinko / pachislot is a play to be enjoyed moderately.

  When transition to the demonstration state and suppression notification is performed, the suppression notification continues for, for example, 10 seconds. Note that 10 seconds is an example, and the elapsed time can be set arbitrarily. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13C, when the suppression notification is performed for 10 seconds, the demonstration image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while the suppression notification is finished.

  When the demo image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the demo image continues for, for example, 30 seconds. Note that 30 seconds is an example, and the elapsed time can be set arbitrarily. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, when the display of the demonstration image is performed for 30 seconds, while the display of the demonstration image is ended, the suppression notification is performed again for 10 seconds.

  In both of the case where the suppression notification is performed as shown in FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (b) and the case where the demonstration image is displayed as shown in FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (c), the BET is displayed. When the operation is performed, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13D, the demo state is transitioned to the original playing state. In the in-game state, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the same normal background as that displayed before the transition to the demonstration state, without performing any of the suppression notification and the display of the demonstration image.

  For example, the normal background corresponding to the sea stage is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the same manner as the background displayed in the non-demo state shown in FIG. 13 (A) (a). However, as in the example shown in FIGS. 13A and 13D, when the game state is restored from the demonstration state, the character image representing the stage name is a liquid crystal display so that the type of the stage can be identified. Displayed on 51 In this example, a character image of “sea stage” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a stage name.

  Specific processing contents will be described in the series of flows shown in FIG. The main control unit 41 transmits a demonstration command to the sub control unit 91 when, for example, 30 seconds have elapsed since the transition to the non-demo state. When receiving the demonstration command, the sub control unit 91 controls the demonstration state. Further, when the settlement operation is performed, the main control unit 41 transmits a settlement command to the sub control unit 91. When the sub control unit 91 receives the settlement command, the sub control unit 91 controls the demo state. Furthermore, the main control unit 41 transmits an initialization command to the sub control unit 91 when the setting change is performed or when the power is restored across the specific time (for example, 3 am). When the sub control unit 91 receives the initialization command, the sub control unit 91 controls the demo state.

  When the sub control unit 91 controls to the demonstration state, the sub control unit 91 refers to the image data for the demonstration state stored in the ROM 91a or the RAM 91c. The image data for demonstration state includes character image data and demonstration image data in the suppression notification, and the image data for demonstration state is alternately executed according to a predetermined period of time. Is formed. Further, the image data for demonstration state is formed such that the character image data in the suppression notification is referred to first, and then the demonstration image data is referred to. The sub-control unit 91 first displays the character image in the suppression notification on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the referenced image data for demonstration state, and then displays the demonstration image, and then again the character in the suppression notification The character image and the demonstration image in the suppression notification are alternately displayed so as to display the image.

  As described above, in the demonstration state, the suppression notification and the display of the demonstration image are alternately performed in accordance with a preset period. Furthermore, in the demonstration state, based on the image data for the demonstration state, the character image in the suppression notification is first displayed, and then the demonstration image is displayed. In this manner, as in the case where 30 seconds have passed in the non-game state and transition to the demonstration state, the player changes the game anew when the player is newly replaced, or from the state where the player has not played for a while for a break In this case, the player can be prevented from playing an excessive game by performing the suppression notification first. In addition, even when the settlement operation is performed and the player is replaced, the suppression notification is performed first, whereby it is possible to suppress the excessive game to the player. Furthermore, even when the setting is changed as when the store is opened, or when the power is restored across a specific time (for example, 3 am), the suppression notification is performed first to the player. On the other hand, excessive gaming can be suppressed.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 13 (A) mentioned above, although the suppression alerting | reporting and the display of a demonstration image were performed alternately, it does not restrict to this. FIG. 13B is a diagram for describing suppression notification in the demonstration state according to the modification. As shown in FIGS. 13B, 13A, and 13B, in the demonstration state in which transition is made when 30 seconds have elapsed in the non-demo state, the demonstration image is displayed together with the suppression notification.

  Specifically, a demo image is displayed near the center of the liquid crystal display 51, and a character image in the suppression notification is displayed below the demo image. After that, when the BET operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 13B and FIG. 13C, the demo state is shifted to the original in-game state and the suppression notification is ended, and the character image representing the stage name and the sea stage are displayed. The corresponding normal background is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thus, the suppression notification may always be performed in the demo state.

[Suppress notification at the end of the advantageous state]
The suppression notification at the end of the advantageous state will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14 is a diagram for describing suppression notification at the end of the advantageous state according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a timing chart for explaining the execution period of the suppression notification.

  First, with reference to FIG. 14 (A), the small role suggestion according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, Cherry can win simultaneously with BB. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9, the cherry winning is a drawing opportunity in any of the advantageous section transition drawing, the AT drawing, and the additional drawing. Therefore, in the game in which the cherry is won, a small part suggestion effect that suggests that the cherry is won is executed. As shown in FIG. 14 (A) (a), when the small part suggestion effect is executed, a liquid crystal display 51 displays a cherry image showing a cherry pattern and a character image of "Cherry cherry" that suggests cherry winning. Is displayed.

  FIG. 14 (A) (a) shows the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 at the end of the game in which the cherry winning is performed. FIGS. 14A and 14B show display modes of the liquid crystal display 51 after a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the state shown in FIGS. 14A and 14A. As shown in FIGS. 14 (A), (a) and (b), the small part suggestion effect is executed without change in a predetermined period. Specifically, in the predetermined period, the image in the small part suggestion effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 does not change at all.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (A) (a), when the bet operation is performed before the predetermined period elapses, the small part suggestion effect ends, and the game is shifted to the next game, and the normal background is the liquid crystal display 51 Is displayed on. Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (b), even if a BET operation is performed after a predetermined period has elapsed, the small part suggestion effect ends, and transition to the next game is made, and the normal background is liquid crystal It is displayed on the display 51.

  As described above, in the state where the small part suggestion effect is performed, the bet operation is performed regardless of whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed from the time when the game in which the small part suggestion effect is performed is ended. After the role suggestion effect ends, the game is shifted to the next game, and the background is usually displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Next, suppression notification at the end of the advantageous state according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 14 (B) and FIG. FIG. 15 shows a timing chart in the case of transition in the order of (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) in FIG. Moreover, in FIG. 14 (B) and FIG. 15, the suppression alerting | reporting appears by fade-in, and the example which a suppression alerting | reporting disappears by fade-out is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 15, an end notification is performed from timing t1 when the advantageous state ends to timing t2. The timing of the display example of the liquid crystal display 51 shown in FIG. 14 (B) (a) corresponds to t1 ≦ t <t2 in FIG.

  For example, if ART continues for a long time, the number of count games approaches 1,500. When the number of counted games is in front of 1500 games (for example, the remaining 50 games), an ending effect by a character image is performed. As shown in FIG. 14 (B) (a), when the number of count games reaches 1500 games after ending effect (when the first end condition described above is satisfied), a game in which the number of count games has reached 1500 games When the third stop operation of is performed, a character image indicating “END” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the character image.

  As another example, when a series of AT's are finished, a continuous effect is performed asking whether the AT will continue. In the continuous effect, for example, an animation image in which characters battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the AT continues if the ally character wins, while the AT ends if the ally character loses. As shown in FIG. 14 (B) (a), when all the assigned AT game numbers have been consumed (when the above-described second end condition is satisfied), the AT ends due to the defeat of the ally character. When the third stop operation of the game is performed, a character image indicating “END” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the character image.

  As shown in FIG. 15, after the end notification is performed, the result notification is performed from timing t2. Furthermore, during the fade-in period (for example, 0.5 seconds) from timing t2 to timing t3, the character image in the suppression notification gradually appears by fade-in. For example, the character image in the suppression notification ("suppression notification A" shown in FIG. 14B) gradually changes from the unclear state at timing t2 to a clear state, and is completely clear at time t3. It becomes. That is, in the period from the timing t2 to the timing t3, the suppression notification is in an incomplete state, and becomes complete at the time of the timing t3, and the player can clearly recognize the character image in the suppression notification.

  When a character image in the result notification is displayed, an effect is added to the character image to make the player pay attention to the result notification. On the other hand, when the character image in the suppression notification is displayed, the effect is not added to the character image, and the notification of the result is not inhibited. Although an effect may be added to the character image in the suppression notification, the player may be made to pay attention to the suppression notification being performed, but it is preferable to be less noticeable than the character image in the result notification.

  In the present embodiment, while the result notification appears clearly from the beginning, the suppression notification appears by fade-in. For this reason, the result notification and the suppression notification appear at substantially the same timing. Note that the suppression notification may not appear due to fade-in, but may appear in a clear state from the beginning as in the case of the result notification. In this case, the result notification and the suppression notification will appear at the same timing. Furthermore, similarly to the suppression notification, the result notification may appear by fade-in. Even in this case, the result notification and the suppression notification will appear at the same timing.

  As shown in FIG. 15, after the character image in the suppression notification is completely displayed by fade-in at timing t3, result notification and suppression notification are performed over a predetermined period from timing t3 to timing t4. The timing of the display example of the liquid crystal display 51 shown in FIGS. 14B and 14B corresponds to t3 ≦ t <t4 in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 14B and 14B, when the result notification is performed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the character image indicating the number of digested games in the advantageous state and the number of medals obtained in the advantageous state within the frame image. Be done. In a predetermined period from timing t3 to timing t4, the character image in the result notification changes. For example, in the result notification in the present embodiment, the state in which the effect is added to the frame image and the state in which the effect is not added to the frame image are alternately changed. On the other hand, in the predetermined period from timing t3 to timing t4, the character image in the suppression notification does not change.

  As described above, in the predetermined period from the timing t3 to the timing t4, the character image in the result notification changes, but the character image in the suppression notification does not change. This allows the player to pay more attention to the result notification. The character image in the suppression notification may also be changed by the addition of an effect or the like, but it is preferable that the character image be less noticeable than the change in the character image in the result notification.

  As shown in FIG. 15, after the suppression notification is performed in a complete state over a predetermined period from timing t3 to timing t4, it is continued for a fade-out period (for example, 0.5 seconds) from timing t4 to timing t5. The character image in the suppression notification gradually disappears due to fade out. For example, the character image in the suppression notification gradually changes from the clear state to the unclear state at the timing t4, and disappears completely after the timing t5. On the other hand, the result notification continues even after timing t5.

  After the suppression notification is performed in a complete state over a predetermined period (t> t4), when the BET operation is performed, the advantageous state ends and the next game starts. When the next game starts, the background displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the advantageous background indicating the advantageous state (bonus or advantageous section) to the normal background indicating the normal state (non-BB and normal section). For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the BET operation is performed at timing t6, the next game starts, and the timing switches from the advantageous background to the normal background at timing t7. In addition, the notification of the result is ended at timing t7.

  For example, the timing of the display example of the liquid crystal display 51 shown in FIG. 14 (B) (d) corresponds to t> t5 in FIG. The timing of the display example of the liquid crystal display 51 shown in (B) and (e) of FIG. 14 corresponds to t> t7 in FIG.

  As shown in (B), (d) and (e) of FIG. 14, after the end of the suppression notification, only the result notification is performed. At this time, when a BET operation is performed, the next game starts, and a character image (“sea stage” in the drawing) representing a stage name so that the type of the stage can be specified, usually corresponding to the sea stage The background is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Thus, the suppression notification performed after the end of the advantageous state gradually changes from an incomplete state to a complete state after a fade-in period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then a predetermined period (for example, 3) Complete) for a second, and then gradually disappear from complete to incomplete after a fade-out period (e.g. 0.5 seconds). Since the suppression notification is performed completely over at least a predetermined period, it is possible to more reliably suppress the excessive game on the player.

  Here, when the BET operation is performed during the fade-out period from the timing t4 to the timing t5, the next game starts with the fade-out of the suppression notification. For example, the timing of the display example of the liquid crystal display 51 shown in FIG. 14 (B) (c) corresponds to t = t4 in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 14B, 14C, and 14E, when the BET operation is performed at timing t4, the next game starts with the fade-out of the suppression notification, and the character image representing the stage name and the sea stage are supported. The normal background is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  On the other hand, if the bet operation is performed while the suppression notification is not performed in a complete state for a predetermined period, the next game starts while the suppression notification is performed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 14 (B), (b) and (f), when a BET operation is performed during a predetermined period from timing t3 to timing t4, the next game starts while the suppression notification is performed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image representing the stage name and a normal background corresponding to the sea stage. At this time, the character image in the suppression notification has no difference in position, size, and the like from before the BET operation is performed. Thereafter, as shown in (B) and (g) of FIG. 14, even if the character image indicating the stage name disappears, the suppression notification is maintained until the predetermined period elapses. As shown in FIGS. 14B and 14H, after the predetermined period has elapsed, the suppression notification ends by fade-out.

  Specific processing contents in the series of flows shown in FIG. 14 (B) will be described. For example, when the number of counted games reaches 1500 and the first end condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 performs the initialization process shown in FIG. The main control unit 41 sets the normal flag by performing the initialization processing, and transmits to the sub control unit 91 a command indicating that the transition has been made to the normal section.

  The sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the character image in the suppression notification when receiving the command indicating that the transition to the normal section has been made. At this time, the sub control unit 91 refers to the image data for ending the advantageous state stored in the ROM 91a or the RAM 91c. The image data for ending the advantageous state includes character image data in the suppression notification, and the image data for ending the advantageous state is formed such that the character image data is executed according to a predetermined period. Specifically, the character image in the suppression notification appears after a fade-in period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the character image is displayed in a complete state over a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), and then Image data for ending the advantageous state is formed such that the character image disappears after a fade-out period (for example, 0.5 seconds). The sub control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the character image in the suppression notification by fade-in on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the image data for ending the advantageous state referred to, and the character image in the suppression notification After displaying over the entire screen, the character image in the suppression notification is erased by fade-out.

  The sub control unit 91 performs the suppression notification based on the image data for ending the advantageous state being referred to, regardless of whether the bet operation is performed while the suppression notification is performed. As a result, the character image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a complete state for at least a predetermined period.

  As described above, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the advantageous state (bonus or advantageous section) ends, the suppression notification is performed. This makes it possible to suppress the player from performing excessive game play when it is easy for the player to concentrate on the game with the aim of acquiring further medals, as after the advantageous state of AT has ended.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the small part suggestion ends when the BET operation is performed until a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the start of the execution, while FIG. As shown in), the suppression notification is performed completely in at least a predetermined period without ending even if a BET operation is performed until a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the start of execution. As described above, unlike what can be canceled by the BET operation during a predetermined period, such as a small winning suggestion, the suppression notification can not be canceled by the BET operation during the predetermined period, so that the player can suppress excessive gaming. The minimum execution time of alerting can be secured.

  Furthermore, regardless of whether or not the BET operation has been performed in a predetermined period, the suppression notification is performed based on the common advantage state end image data, so it is necessary to prepare a plurality of advantage state end image data in advance. Absent.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 14 (B) mentioned above, after suppression alerting was performed over a predetermined period, although it faded out and disappearing, it does not restrict to this. For example, even after the suppression notification has been performed for a predetermined period, the suppression notification may be continued until the BET operation is performed. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 14 (B) (d), the suppression notification is performed along with the result notification, and then, as shown in FIG. 14 (B) (e), the bet operation is performed, and the next game is performed. As a result, the result notification and the suppression notification may end. The suppression notification may be performed completely over a predetermined period, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, whether or not to continue may be set arbitrarily.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described example, and as in the modification shown in FIG. 16, in the predetermined period in which the suppression notification is performed, the next game is not started based on the BET operation by performing freezing. Good. The freeze is control to delay the progress of the game over the delay period. In the case of this example, since the freeze is performed, the bet number setting is not performed even if the bet operation is performed, so the start of the next game is delayed. FIG. 16 is a diagram for describing suppression notification at the end of the advantageous state according to the modification.

  Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 14B, as shown in FIGS. 14B, 14B and 14F, the BET operation is performed when the suppression notification has not been performed for a predetermined period yet. The next game was started while the suppression notification was being performed. On the other hand, in the modification shown in FIG. 16A, as shown in FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16F, the BET operation is performed when the suppression notification has not been performed for a predetermined period. However, the next game is not started based on the bet operation, and the suppression notification is continuously performed along with the result notification. As described above, the bet operation may be performed or the next game may not be started due to freezing until the suppression notification is performed for the predetermined period. As a result, it is possible to secure the minimum execution time of the alerting for suppressing the excessive game to the player.

  Also, the example shown in FIG. 16B may be used. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16 (B), (b) and (e), after the end notification is performed, first, only the suppression notification may be performed for a predetermined period. Then, the freeze may be performed during the predetermined period in which the suppression notification is being performed, and the next game may not be started based on the bet operation. Then, as shown in (B) and (c) of FIG. 16, after the suppression notification is performed for a predetermined period, the suppression notification may be ended and the result notification may be performed. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 16B, 16C, and 16D, the freeze may be canceled when the result notification is being performed, and the next game may be started by the BET operation. As a result, it is possible to secure the minimum execution time of the alerting for suppressing the excessive game to the player. Furthermore, if the player who wants to take a picture of the result notification for recording takes a picture in the state shown in FIG. 16 (B) (c), the picture of the result notification will be taken without the suppression notice. Can.

[Attainment confirmation effect]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sub-controls the arrival determination command when it is determined that the number of games to be absorbed during the arrival interval reaches 1500 games, which is one of the termination conditions of the arrival interval. Send to section 91. The sub control unit 91 executes the arrival determination effect based on the reception determination command being received. The situation in which it is determined that the number of games to be consumed in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games is, for example, a situation in which the value after adding the value of the AT game counter to the value of the clear counter exceeds 1500. The main control unit 41 performs special control to provide a bonus different from the number of added games for extending the AT from the game determined to reach 1500 games to the 1500 games.

  When the special control is being performed, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery whether or not to award a benefit when the lottery condition is satisfied. The lottery condition in the case of giving the privilege is the same as the lottery condition in the case of the right to add the above-mentioned AT, and the cherry is won. And, in the present embodiment, the benefits different from the number of added games are the setting value suggestion and the point grant. The setting value indication is the indication of the setting value indicating the above-described payout rate. Setting value suggestion is performed by setting value suggestion production.

  Note that the setting value suggestion effect is performed when the enemy is defeated by setting the physical strength of the enemy to 0 by a battle effect that is performed after reaching 1500 game is determined. The battle effect is an effect of reducing the value corresponding to the number of added games received from the main control unit 41 from the physical strength of the enemy. For example, if the number of games to be added is 500, it is an effect of reducing 500 from the enemy's physical strength. Therefore, when the enemy can not be defeated before reaching the 1500 game due to the small number of remaining games up to the 1500 game or the addition of the game is not generated frequently, the setting value suggestive effect is not performed. That is, even if it is determined to reach 1500 games, the set value is not immediately suggested.

  On the other hand, the point in point grant is a point which can be used by a mobile interlocking system. The mobile interlocking system generally performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege to a player based on a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. And an applicator.

  For example, slot machine 1 has predetermined conditions such as the number of games, the number of ARTs, the number of mission achievements (note that when applied to pachinko machines, for example, the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, and the number of consecutive lo The condition of (a) is accumulated as a game history, and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information at the end of the game or the like. The information which shows the point given to this two-dimensional code is included.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of reaching determination effect in the liquid crystal display 51 and an example of battle effect. FIG. 17A is a diagram illustrating an example of the arrival determination effect performed by the sub control unit 91. In the example of the reaching determination effect shown in FIG. 17A, it is determined that reaching to the 1500 game is determined, and entering into the battle mode is displayed. In this way, by informing the player that the battle mode capable of obtaining benefits can be performed, the player can play the game while feeling forward to gain the benefits from now on. Interest can be sustained and improved.

  FIG. 17 (b) is a diagram showing an example of battle effect performed by the sub control unit 91. In the reaching determination effect example shown in FIG. 17B, a physical strength gauge indicating the enemy and the remaining physical strength of the enemy is displayed. As described above, the slot machine 1 can perform battle effects such as reducing the value corresponding to the additional number from the physical strength of the enemy, and as a result, the player can obtain benefits, thereby improving the player's interest Can.

[Main effect]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in the advantageous state of AT, the first end condition that the number of count games reaches 1,500 is satisfied, or any of the navigation counter, the number of CZ games, and the number of AT games is When the second end condition of becoming 0 is satisfied, the initialization process is executed and the process ends. As shown in FIGS. 14B and 14B, when the initialization process is performed, the suppression notification is performed when the advantageous state ends. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from performing excessive games at a timing when the player can easily concentrate on the game with the aim of acquiring further medals.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the small part suggestion ends when the BET operation is performed regardless of whether a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the start of execution. On the other hand, the suppression notification is performed in a complete state for at least a predetermined period without ending even if a BET operation is performed until a predetermined period (for example, three seconds) elapses from the start of execution. As a result, it is possible to secure the minimum execution time of the alerting for suppressing the excessive game to the player.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, in the case of the suppression notification in the demonstration state, the suppression notification alternates with the display of the demonstration image or the display of the demonstration image during the demonstration state unless the BET operation is performed. Will continue to be On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), in the case of suppression notification after the advantageous state ends, the suppression notification is performed when a period including a fade-in period, a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), and a fade-out period has elapsed. Ends. As described above, since the player is not playing a game in the demonstration state, by continuing the suppression notification until there is an indication that the player intends to play the game, it is possible to urge the surrounding people to prevent the game from being absorbed. On the other hand, since the player is playing a game after the advantageous state is over, by limiting the execution time, it is possible to prevent the player's game from being inhibited as much as possible.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 causes the transition to RT0, which is the initial RT, in accordance with the end to an advantageous section advantageous to the player compared to the normal section. Perform initial RT transition control. The initial RT RT0 is a disadvantageous state in which the total probability of replay is lower than RT2 and RT3.

  Here, suppose that the initial RT transition control is not performed with the termination of the advantageous section. During the advantageous period, it can be controlled by the AT. During AT, a navigation effect for deriving the promotion replays 1 and 2 and the special replay, and a navigation effect for not deriving the falling replays 1 and 2 and the transition outcome are executed. Thereby, during AT, it is easy to be controlled by RT3. Therefore, when being controlled to AT at the end of the advantageous section, it is controlled to RT3 with high probability. When the advantageous section ends during RT3 and the winning of the advantageous section transition lottery is made without shifting to another state, although there is a period controlled to the normal section, it is also controlled to RT3 during this period, it is advantageous State. That is, despite the end of the advantageous state of the advantageous section, the advantageous state continues. As a result, when ending the advantageous section, if it does not shift from the advantageous state to the disadvantageous state, it may occur that the player is controlled to be in the advantageous state for a long time after entering the advantageous section. Sex is increased.

  On the other hand, when winning the advantageous section transition lottery during RT0, by the time it shifts to RT3, it wins the pushing order bell, derives the transition number and shifts to RT1, and wins the replays GR1 to GR6 and is promoted Replays 1 and 2 have to be won, and the process shifts to RT2, and further, replays GR31 to GR33 have to be won and special replays have to be won, which requires a predetermined period. That is, as in the present embodiment, by performing the initial RT transition control to shift to RT0 which is the initial RT along with the termination to the advantageous section, it is advantageous immediately after the advantageous section is terminated. Even when the section transition lottery is won, the predetermined period is not controlled to the advantageous state of RT3. Thus, since the game is not controlled in a long and advantageous state after entering the advantageous section, it is possible to suppress the gambling of the game.

  The termination condition of control to the advantageous section includes a first termination condition in which the number of digested games in the advantageous segment has reached 1,500 games, and a second termination condition in which the number of AT games or the number of CZ games has all been digested. Regardless of which end condition is satisfied, the initial RT transition control is performed along with the end of control to the advantageous section. As a result, even if any of the end conditions is established, the game is not controlled to be in a long and advantageous state after entering the advantageous section, so that the game's prosperity can be suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the replays GR41 to GR43 are roles that are read as lottery target roles only during RT3. On the other hand, the probability of winning in the lottery target role of weak cherry 1 to 3, weak watermelon 1 to 3, strong cherry 1 to 3, strong watermelon, middle cherry, and bonus 2 to 12 does not change in RT 0 to 2. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the probability of being controlled by the AT and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given are: weak cherry 1 to 3 or weak watermelon 1 to 3, strong cherry 1 to 3 or strong Watermelon, middle cherry, or bonus 2 to 12 or replay GR 41 to GR 43 are set to be higher in the order. For this reason, during RT3, it is easier to shift to the informing state than in RT0 to 2 by winning in replay GR41 to GR43, and the number of AT games provided when it is determined to shift to the informing state is large. Prone.

  That is, during CZ in the advantageous section, it is easier to be controlled by the informing state AT when it is controlled to RT3 which is the advantageous RT than when it is controlled to RT0 which is the initial RT. And, it is easy to be granted many AT game numbers. For this reason, when the CZ is won during RT3 and controlled to the advantageous zone, and when the CZ is elected during RT0 and controlled to the advantageous zone is compared, the transition from CZ to AT occurs during RT3. Easy to be controlled long by AT. As a result, comparing with the case where CZ was won during RT0 and controlled to the advantageous zone, and the case where CZ was won during RT3 and controlled for the advantageous zone, the control during RT3 is longer in the advantageous zone It is easy to be done.

  In the present embodiment, since the initial RT transition control is performed when the control to the advantageous section is finished, after the control to the advantageous section is finished, the control shifts to the advantageous section at RT3 and the control to the advantageous section is long. Can be prevented. Specifically, when the initial RT transition control is performed, the transition to RT0 is made. Thereafter, when the transition outcome is derived, it is controlled to RT1. As described above, since it is easy to stay at RT1 while the navigation effect is not performed, there is a high possibility of winning the advantageous section at RT1. If an advantageous section is won during RT1, it is more difficult to shift to AT than RT3. Therefore, compared to RT3, there is a high possibility of terminating control to the advantageous section without shifting to AT as it is. Therefore, in the advantageous section, when being controlled by RT3, it is easier to be controlled by AT that is in the informing state than when being controlled by RT0. Furthermore, since a large number of AT games are easily given, when transitioning to the advantageous section during RT3, it is controlled to the advantageous section longer than during RT0. However, since the initial RT transition control is performed with the end of control to the advantageous interval, the probability of transition to the advantageous interval during RT1 is higher than the probability of transition to the advantageous interval during RT3. Although it is easy to be controlled to a longer advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the long advantageous state from being controlled after entering the advantageous section, and it is possible to suppress the euphoricity of the game.

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

[About suppression notification]
In the present embodiment, when the BB is won in the advantageous section such as the AT, and the AT currently being executed is temporarily interrupted and then controlled to the bonus, when the bonus is ended, the suppression notification is not performed and the control is performed again. The suppression notification was performed when the AT ended. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the suppression notification may be performed when the controlled bonus is terminated by interrupting the AT, and the suppression notification may be performed also when the controlled AT is ended thereafter. .

  In the present embodiment, BB is provided as an advantageous state, but RB (regular bonus) or CB (challenge bonus) may be provided. Here, CB is a state in which all the small part wins although the number of sliding symbols of a specific reel is limited, but it is controlled as a special game state different from RT0 to RT4 like BB and RB. There is something that can not be done. For example, in the case of winning a prize in CB in RT1, CB is performed while the gaming state is maintained in RT0. The background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 does not change between the non-CB and the CB. In the case of such a so-called penetration type CB, even if it is finished, the end notification as shown in FIG. 14 (B) (a) is not performed. As described above, the suppression notification may not be performed when the advantageous state in which the end notification is not performed as in the penetration type CB is ended.

  In the present embodiment, in both of the suppression notification performed when being controlled to the demo state and the suppression notification performed when the advantageous state ends, the text content, character font, color, and size are Although the same, any or all of these may be different. For example, when the BB in which the number of medals obtained is greater than the RB ends, the suppression notification may be performed in a more prominent manner than when the RB ends. Specifically, when BB is completed, the size of the character may be made larger than when RB is completed, or the character image may be displayed at a position where the liquid crystal display 51 stands out. In addition, in the advantageous section, when the first end condition that the number of count games reaches 1500 games is satisfied, the second end condition that the navi counter, the number of CZ games, and the number of AT games become 0 is satisfied. There are more medals earned than at times. For this reason, when the first end condition is satisfied and the AT ends, the suppression notification may be performed in a more conspicuous manner than when the second end condition is satisfied and the AT ends.

  Note that the suppression notification may not be performed when the RB ends, whereas the suppression notification may be performed when the BB ends. Further, the suppression notification may not be performed when the second end condition is satisfied and the AT is ended, whereas the suppression notification may be performed when the second end condition is satisfied and the AT is ended. As described above, when the player is easily stuck in the game, the execution probability of the suppression notification may be made higher than when the player is not easily stuck in the game, and the suppression notification may be performed in a more noticeable manner.

  The suppression notification may be performed not only at the end of an advantageous state such as a bonus or AT, or at the time of a demonstration state, but also at other timings. For example, in a conversational presentation (for example, a conversation announcement) using a character image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a character image such as "Be careful to get stuck" may be displayed or "Please be careful to get stuck. "" May be output from the speakers 53, 54. Also, for example, when the game is controlled to CZ when the number of games in the normal zone reaches a predetermined upper limit (so-called ceiling), when the game is controlled to the normal zone again without being controlled to AT by the CZ. A notification of suppression may be given. Further, the suppression notification may be performed when the number of medals to be paid out is larger than a predetermined value (for example, a value which is recognized as excessive game). For example, the suppression notification may be performed when the AT acquires 300 sheets, but the suppression notification may not be performed when the 300 sheets are not acquired. Further, the suppression notification may not be performed other than the suppression notification performed by the initialization process when the number of games counted reaches 1,500. Furthermore, the suppression notification may be performed when it is determined that the game is excessive due to the relationship between the investment amount and the number of medals paid out. As described above, the suppression notification may be performed at any timing as long as it is recognized that the player is easily stuck in the game.

  The suppression notification is not limited to one performed by displaying a character image on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. For example, if the gaming machine does not include the liquid crystal display 51, a character image in the suppression notification may be displayed on a panel included in the gaming machine. Moreover, if it is a gaming machine provided with both the liquid crystal display 51 and a panel, the character image in the suppression notification may be displayed on both the liquid crystal display 51 and the panel. Further, in the case of a gaming machine in which effects such as a small role suggestion can be made by covering the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 with movable characters such as a shutter, the characters are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 by the characters. The character image in the suppression notification may not be disturbed. For example, the operation of the bonus may be prohibited during the period when the suppression notification is performed. Furthermore, in the case of a gaming machine capable of displaying an image on the see-through window 3 in which the reel can be visually recognized, it is preferable not to display the character image in the suppression notification on the see-through window 3. In any case, it is preferable that the character image in the suppression notification be clearly displayed at a position easy for the player to see and easy for the player to understand.

  In the demonstration state shown in FIG. 13A, the suppression notification and the display of the demonstration image are alternately executed such that the character image in the suppression notification is displayed first and then the demonstration image is displayed. there were. However, in the demonstration state, the display of the demonstration image and the suppression notification may be alternately performed such that the demonstration image is displayed first, and then the character image in the suppression notification is displayed.

  The character image in the suppression notification may be as in the modification shown in FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an aspect of the suppression notification according to the modification. As shown in FIG. 18, the character image in the suppression notification may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 over a plurality of lines. For example, the sentence A may be displayed on the first line, and the sentence B may be displayed on the second line. If the character image in the suppression notification is a sentence that "Pachinko / pachislot is a play to enjoy moderately. Let's be careful to get stuck.", Sentence A corresponds to "a play for pachinko / pachislot to enjoy moderately." B can be made to respond to "Let's be careful to get stuck."

  In addition, the color of the character image and the background color may be interchanged in the first and second lines. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the color of the character image A (text color) indicating the sentence A may be the same as the background color B in the frame B in which the character image B indicating the sentence B is arranged. . On the other hand, the color (character color) of the character image B indicating the sentence B may be the same as the background color A in the frame A in which the character image A indicating the sentence A is arranged. In this manner, if the color of the character image and the background color are switched between the first and second lines, the display of the character image in the suppression notification becomes uniform, and the player is in the suppression notification. It becomes easy to recognize the character image. Furthermore, the background color C outside the frame A and the frame B may be the same as the color of the character image A and the background color B. In this way, the display of the character image in the suppression notification becomes more uniform.

[About the end condition]
In the present embodiment, the termination condition for terminating the advantageous section includes the second termination condition that the AT and CZ have no right to control, in addition to the first termination condition that the number of games to be counted reaches 1500 games. However, the termination condition for terminating the advantageous section is not limited to this, and may be, for example, that a period controlled to at least one of AT and CZ has exceeded a predetermined period.

[About initial RT]
In the present embodiment, although the initial RT which is the transition destination at the time of transition with the end of the advantageous section is RT0, it is not limited to this. For example, the transition may be made to RT1 where the replay probability is equal to RT0. In addition, the degree of advantage regarding control to the AT which is a notification state may shift to RT1 or RT2 which is not different from that during RT0.

  In the present embodiment, after the setting change, after the end of the bonus, and after the end of the advantageous section, the transition to the initial RT is made. Thus, by shifting to the initial RT at any timing, for example, an effect that processing can be made common can be obtained. However, after changing the setting, after the end of the bonus, and after the end of the advantageous section, different advantageous states may be set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the initial RT is RT0 which shifts to a different gaming state based on the derivation of the transition outcome. However, the initial RT may be a gaming state in which transition to another gaming state is performed based on control over a predetermined period.

[About initial RT transition control]
In the initial RT transition control for shifting to RT0 which is the initial RT, in order to control from the next game to RT0, the RT0 flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. That is, at the end of the advantageous section, the gaming state is shifted. However, initial RT transition control for transitioning to initial RT is not limited to this.

  For example, when the transition display result is derived, when transitioning to the initial RT, navigation effect for deriving the transition display result may be executed as initial RT transition control. Specifically, when control for shifting to RT1 is performed as the initial RT with the end of the advantageous section, an incorrect solution procedure for deriving the shifting appearance when the push order bell is won is selected. You may alert | report by navigation presentation. Also, when the player wins the replays GR21 to GR23, an incorrect answer procedure for deriving the fall down replay 2 is notified by the navi effect, and when it shifts to RT2 thereafter, the transition appearance is achieved when the pushing order bell is won. When an incorrect answer procedure for derivation is awarded to replays GR11 to GR13, an incorrect answer procedure for deriving fall down replay 1 may be notified by navigation effect.

  Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the game from being controlled in a long advantageous state after shifting to the advantageous section, and to suppress the euphoricity of the game.

  Further, as the initial RT transition control, while prohibiting the advantageous section transition lottery from the next game of the final game controlled to the advantageous section, the execution of the navigation effect for deriving the special replay may be prohibited. In this way, by prohibiting the advantageous section transition lottery, it is prohibited to be controlled to the advantageous section, and since the navigation effect for deriving the special replay is not performed, it is controlled to RT3. It becomes difficult. Not only the special replay but also navigation effects for deriving the promotion replays 1 and 2 may be prohibited. Further, the advantageous section transition lottery and the navi effect may be prohibited over a predetermined period. The predetermined period may be until the predetermined game number is consumed, or may be until RT1 is entered.

  Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the game from being controlled in a long advantageous state after shifting to the advantageous section, and to suppress the euphoricity of the game.

  Further, as the initial RT transition control, the advantageous section transition lottery may be prohibited, and an operation mode for deriving a transition display result may be suggested.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the initial RT transition control is executed regardless of which gaming state other than the bonus is controlled. As a result, it is not necessary to change the process for each gaming state, and it is possible to unify the processing for each gaming state. However, when a plurality of gaming states in which the degree of advantage does not change with the initial RT is provided, the initial RT transition control is not executed when a termination condition for ending the advantageous section is established in the gaming state in which the degree of advantage does not change with the initial RT. You may do so. Here, the degree of advantage includes the degree of advantage regarding the probability of addition of replay, the degree of advantage regarding control to the notification state, and the like.

  For example, if the initial RT is RT0, and the termination condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied during RT1 during which RT0 and the combined probability of replay and the degree of preference for control to the notification table pair do not change, execute initial RT transition control. Alternatively, the control may be performed to RT1 even after the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is started. Also, assuming that the initial RT is RT0, and RT0 and the advantage for control to the notification table pair do not change when the termination condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied during RT2, the initial RT transition control is not executed, and the advantageous section The control may be made to RT2 even after the end of the process and the shift to the normal section.

  Further, when the termination condition for terminating the advantageous section is established during the initial RT, the initial RT transition control may be executed, or the initial RT transition control may not be executed. For example, when the gaming state is such that transition to another gaming state is performed on condition that the initial RT is controlled over a predetermined period, the period controlled to the initial RT as initial RT transition control is reset The initial RT transition control may not be performed. When the initial RT transition control is performed, the period controlled by the initial RT is extended, but when the initial RT transition control is not performed, the period controlled by the initial RT does not change.

[On the transition from favorable RT to adverse RT]
In the present embodiment, when it is in the advantageous section and controlled to RT3, the transition from RT3 to RT0 is made with the end of the advantageous section. On the other hand, when in the advantageous section and under the control of RT3, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a procedure different from the correct procedure notified by the navigation effect, and the transition outcome or fall replay 2 Is derived, it shifts to RT1 or RT2 different from RT0. That is, in the present embodiment, during an advantageous RT such as during RT3, the transition destination RT is transitioned to the disadvantageous RT due to the initialization process and the transition to the disadvantageous RT due to the derivation of the display result. Is different.

  However, when transitioning from an advantageous RT to an adverse RT, the transition destination is set to be the same even if the transition opportunity is an opportunity due to the initialization process or even if it is an opportunity due to the display result derivation. May be For example, in RT3, it may be made to shift to RT0 which is the initial RT whether it is the initialization process, the derivation of the transition result, or the winning of fall fall replay 2.

[About CZ Game Counter]
In the present embodiment, the number of CZ games is not added. Therefore, the CZ game counter is decremented by 1 each time one game is consumed, and is not incremented. However, in order to add the CZ game counter, a lottery may be executed to add the number of CZ games. Alternatively, a plurality of CZs may be provided, and the CZ game counter may be set again at the timing of transition to a different type of CZ. In this case, the timing at which all the CZ game numbers that are the end conditions of the advantageous section are digested fluctuates.

[On application to pachinko machines]
In the embodiment described above, the slot machine which is an example of the gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a so-called gaming ball is hit into the gaming area to play a game.

  For example, a pachinko gaming machine may be controlled to a high base state where time saving control is performed as an advantageous state. The time saving control is, for example, a control of making the saving of storage quicker by shortening the fluctuation time than the normal state, making the jackpot win faster, or making the start winning easily occur. As a condition for ending the high base state, there are, for example, 50 times and 100 times of the time reduction time when the time reduction control is performed. The pachinko gaming machine may perform the above-described suppression notification when the high base state is ended when the number of time reduction reaches 100 times. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine may perform the above-described suppression notification even when the number of time-savings reaches 50 times and the high base state ends. In addition, as an advantageous state in a pachinko gaming machine, a big hit state in which the ejected balls are likely to be discharged or a positive change state in which the big hit is more likely to occur than the normal state may be employed.

  Note that various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the present embodiment and the modified example described above can be combined as appropriate.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  Reference Signs List 1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 game assist indicator, 19 advantage zone notification lamp, 41 main control unit, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 91 Sub control unit, 91c RAM.

In a gaming machine that plays a game,
Advantageous state means for controlling in an advantageous state;
Display means for displaying an image;
And a suppression notification means for performing suppression notification to cause the display means to display a character image for suppressing an excessive game to the player ,
The termination condition of the advantageous state includes a first termination condition that is satisfied when the count value counted during the advantageous status reaches a specific value, and a second termination condition that can be satisfied before the first termination condition is met. Including the end condition,
The suppression notification means is
First suppression notification means for performing the suppression notification when the first end condition is satisfied;
And second suppression notification means for performing the suppression notification when the second end condition is satisfied,
The character image displayed on the display unit is common to the suppression notification performed by the first suppression notification unit and the suppression notification performed by the second suppression notification unit.
The gaming machine may be configured as follows.
In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that plays a game,
Advantageous state means (for example, processing for controlling the advantageous section by the main control unit 41) for controlling to the advantageous state (for example, the advantageous section);
Counting means (for example, a process of counting the number of counted games by the main control unit 41) for counting a counted value (for example, the number of counted games) from the start timing of the advantageous state;
Termination means (for example, initialization processing by the main control unit 41) for terminating control of the advantageous state when the count value counted by the counting means reaches a specific value (for example, 1500 games);
Granting means (for example, a process for giving an AT game by the main control unit 41) for giving a right (for example, an AT game) to continue the advantageous state;
The count value may reach the specified value by a right granted to the giving means at a predetermined time point in the advantageous state (for example, when it is determined that the number of games to be absorbed in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games) Special control means for performing special control to give a privilege (for example, a set value suggestion, points) different from the right in a period from the predetermined time to the end of control of the advantageous state by the termination means, when determined (For example, processing for performing special control by the main control unit 41)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that plays a game,
Advantageous state means for controlling in an advantageous state;
Counting means for counting a count value from the start timing of the advantageous state;
Termination means for terminating control of the advantageous state when the count value counted by the counting means reaches a specific value;
Granting means for granting a right to continue the advantageous state;
When it is determined that the count value will reach the specific value by a right granted to the giving means at a predetermined time in the advantageous state, the control of the advantageous state is ended by the termination means from the predetermined time. A special control means for performing special control to give a privilege different from the right during the period of

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